Logitech K400 Plus (white)

degsie

dodzy wrote: »

One better!

Was that delivery of a handheld scanner?

The Ayatolla

Three in the bed

theShire

Got mine today :-)

dodzy

degsie wrote: »

Anyone get a pic of the delivery van?

just for you degsie:D

DopeTech

dodzy wrote: »

One better!

Post of the day!

degsie

theShire wrote: »

Got mine today :-)

pics or gtfo

Ri_Nollaig

Got mine as well today.

Would love to know how many of these logitech sold in the past few weeks

dodzy

Ri_Nollaig wrote: »

Got mine as well today.

Would love to know how many of these logitech sold in the past few weeks

The happy UPS delivery guy a couple of posts up says he had delivered a sh*tload of them today and had no idea what they were until I met him at the door on my way out.

Logitech were hammered: no question. HUKD interest alone would have ensured that.

Snake Plisken

Anyway plugged mine into my Amazon Fire TV Box (not the stick) and works great. Not that much difference from the standard K400 but they are a great bit of kit for the price we got them at.

SCOOP 64

Got my keyboard today, works well with my MX3 box.

breeno

Plugged into my smart tv hoping the hdmi-cec would be able to control kodi on my amazon fire tv stick but it doesn't seem to register a lot of presses, most notably back and any media keys. It does recognise basic up down left right and enter. Anybody got one of these working with a fire tv stick?

Might end up having to give it to the brother if it doesn't work :-(

styron

The stick appears to be immune to hosting any USB peripheral:

http://www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stick-will-not-accept-a-usb-keyboard-or-mouse/

thejaguar

Arrived yesterday - Mrs Jaguar decided her socks were a necessary addition to the pic.

As a thank you I spent the night changing the channel and generally annoying her watching the TV.
I can confirm it works with a Samsung Smart TV

somebody_else

As far I know none of smart tv support usb keyboard/mouse.
hdmi- cec connect thru hdmi and you can use your remote control to control xbmc/kodi this way.

Tom

breeno wrote: »

Plugged into my smart tv hoping the hdmi-cec would be able to control kodi on my amazon fire tv stick but it doesn't seem to register a lot of presses, most notably back and any media keys. It does recognise basic up down left right and enter. Anybody got one of these working with a fire tv stick?

Might end up having to give it to the brother if it doesn't work :-(

degsie

thejaguar wrote: »

Arrived yesterday - Mrs Jaguar decided her socks were a necessary addition to the pic.

Is that the instruction manual to the left of the pic?

thejaguar

degsie wrote: »

Is that the instruction manual to the left of the pic?

For the socks? Yes.

Alkers

Got one of these a while back and looking to use it with either a media pc or an android box connected to my tv. I want to be able to browse the web and stream video from the others pcs in the house. What is the cheapest way of doing this? HD required.

d31b0y

RPi 2 with Win 10 IoT would be pretty user friendly.

I use my keyboard with an RPi 2 with openelec on it but no web browser functionality in openelec on arm devices.

Alkers

d31b0y wrote: »

RPi 2 with Win 10 IoT would be pretty user friendly.

I use my keyboard with an RPi 2 with openelec on it but no web browser functionality in openelec on arm devices.

Very interesting. What does the OS install on - an SD card? Do you need to purchase a case? What powers the unit?

d31b0y

Yep, os is installed on micro sd card. The recommended power supply is a 5 volt 2 amp that you will find on most android phone chargers (micro usb connection). I have mine connected up to a spare usb port on my tv and it seems to be drawing enough power. No problems so far. I've also connected it to many generic supplies that weren't rated 2 amp and it still worked fine, don't know what damage that would cause long term but I'd say it'd be minimal. Case recommended but not required. I bought this set recently for 80 euro delivered to parcel motel;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00TSI5F5A - note case in that bundle is clear perspex, not black like in the image.
Has everything you need including wireless dongle which is able to handle (at least) 720p. Most likely 1080p but I haven't tested it yet (the pi itself is well able to handle 1080p).

Supercell

d31b0y wrote: »

RPi 2 with Win 10 IoT would be pretty user friendly.

I use my keyboard with an RPi 2 with openelec on it but no web browser functionality in openelec on arm devices.

You do realise IOT stands for Internet of Things? Believe me, this is anything but user friendly, forget about this for Kodi for the moment.

d31b0y

I knew what it stood for. Didn't realise it was a bastardised version of Win 10 though. I hadn't tested it before. Simona1986 please ignore what I said above. Though you can still go with Raspbian which will give you Kodi and an x server to run a web browser or just go with openelec if a browser isn't that important to you.

jive

Anyone get charges on their card for Digital River Ireland after purchasing this?

I ordered the keyboard and was charged by Digital River Ireland the following day for ~€10, then a month+1 day later for ~€10 again.

It might be completely unrelated but said I'd post it up just in case as this was the only non-routine use of my card over the last 2 months.

Edit: Just ran a search of this thread and Digital River has popped up as having some part in the transaction. It's probably worth checking your statements / pending transactions to make sure you weren't overcharged by them.

The Ayatolla

The initial charge was prob just an authorisation that went back on your card after a few days. They charge the order then when it dispatches.

jive

The Ayatolla wrote: »

The initial charge was prob just an authorisation that went back on your card after a few days. They charge the order then when it dispatches.

The charges were 2 differing amounts (€10.33 and €10.68 I think).

VDP-DRI*LOGITECH came up on my statement and reflects the price of the keyboard (assuming DRI in the description is Digital River Ireland).

lawred2

I got mine

It's brilliant for XBMC in the sitting room

d31b0y

So, I've used this a while and I have to say, I find the arrow buttons infuriating to use. So much so, I've ordered a FLIRC usb reciever for my raspberry pi which I will use with my harmony remote to control xbmc.
Keyboard is getting relegated to text input only.

coconnellz

I have no use for it so if anyone want a keyboard pm me

col007

coconnellz wrote: »

I have no use for it so if anyone want a keyboard pm me

pm sent

vjmcdonnell

Finally mine is on its way, ups has to cost more than I paid. Thanks all

Mervyn Skidmore

Like many here, I bought this on impulse and had no real use for it. In the mean time, the wife's laptop keyboard has given up so this has been subbed in. It's a great little keyboard but we're just wondering why there is a left click hotkey in the top left corner? What benefit does this give? We're not very tech savvy.

salamanca22

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

Like many here, I bought this on impulse and had no real use for it. In the mean time, the wife's laptop keyboard has given up so this has been subbed in. It's a great little keyboard but we're just wondering why there is a left click hotkey in the top left corner? What benefit does this give? We're not very tech savvy.

It's meant to be used as a media center keyboard. It offers easy access to a mouse click if you are standing up and have the keyboard in both hands. You can then use your other hand on the pad without having to maneuver to the buttons under it.

Example: http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/kwoo-hands.jpg

styron

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

.... we're just wondering why there is a left click hotkey in the top left corner?

It gives you much greater flexibility literally keyboard in hand for multi select and drag activity particularly in the dark - right hand swiping the touchpad, left hand carrying it and thumb clicking. Without it trackpad operations would be cramped two handed like a laptop requiring the keyboard to rest on something. The extra left click button gives it air mouse qualities ... a bloody big two handed mouse!

GY A1

en route also ;-)

ButtersSuki

If anyone has one of these they don't want I'm interested!

ablelocks

ButtersSuki wrote: »

If anyone has one of these they don't want I'm interested!

and so am I

dodzy

ButtersSuki wrote: »

If anyone has one of these they don't want I'm interested!

ablelocks wrote: »

and so am I

Ah yes, hang around like vultures until after we've all busted our chops waiting...and waiting ( some emailing ), stressing, wondering if the orders will ever be honoured, etc; and expect to swoop in and pick up an unwanted one for 7 fiddy ? I don't think so !!!!!!

Here ya go. Thank me later :P:P:P

Logitch K400

eamonnq

dodzy wrote: »

Ah yes, hang around like vultures until after we've all busted our chops waiting...and waiting ( some emailing ), stressing, wondering if the orders will ever be honoured, etc; and expect to swoop in and pick up an unwanted one for 7 fiddy ? I don't think so !!!!!!

Here ya go. Thank me later :P:P:P

Logitch K400

http://www.adverts.ie/keyboards-and-mice/logitech-k400-white-brand-new/8966014

Bound to be a few popping up there!

Johnny Storm

My non-Plus version arrived yesterday. It works well with Kodi. Thanks OP

Skerries

pfft! non-plus is sooo last bargain!

Furzy

Johnny Storm wrote: »

My non-Plus version arrived yesterday. It works well with Kodi. Thanks OP

I got both the 400 and 400 plus and haven't noticed any real difference. In fact I'm using the 400 cos I prefer the black. Works so well with Kodi that I'd consider paying the full price if I needed a replacement (and didn't already have the 400 plus in waiting ).

Royal Legend

i love my wireless keyboard

GY A1

brillant for kodi aswell

niallk

Amazon deal of the day. £17.99http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005LDLQXG?ref_=gbps_img_s-3_3127_845fbbf0&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Sappy404

£16.99 on Amazon

eamonnq

Sappy404 wrote: »

£16.99 on Amazon

Had the White one from the original bargain alert, but lost the receiver dongle, just went on to Amazon to buy this, and when I checked out it asked me did I want to use my £12.00 voucher (that I did not know I had!!).

So 4.99 !!


Apparently the voucher was because I bought the Fire tablet last Christmas, and there was an issue with the supplied power adaptor, so they issued a refund of 12.00 to cover the cost of replacing it.

cletus

As we're talking about receiver dongles, does anybody know will the keyboard work on two different devices, if I have a receiver in both

Sappy404

eamonnq wrote: »

Had the White one from the original bargain alert, but lost the receiver dongle, just went on to Amazon to buy this, and when I checked out it asked me did I want to use my £12.00 voucher (that I did not know I had!!).

So 4.99 !!


Apparently the voucher was because I bought the Fire tablet last Christmas, and there was an issue with the supplied power adaptor, so they issued a refund of 12.00 to cover the cost of replacing it.

You can buy a unified receiver from Logitech that syncs multiple Logitech devices. Probably won't be much cheaper of course, and you get one with the K400.

savemejebus

cletus wrote: »

As we're talking about receiver dongles, does anybody know will the keyboard work on two different devices, if I have a receiver in both

It won't work in both at the same time, you would have to re-pair the keyboard to the dongles each time you wanted to change device, and i think i remember reading something about there being a limit of pairings or something like that.

SickBoy

Sorry for digging up an old thread but Amazon are selling this for £16 www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Windows-Android/dp/B00XJ3LY96