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Nov 1, 2010

Logitech's Solar-Powered Keyboard Means You'll Never Buy Another Battery Again

There were cries of "impossible!" over Philips' solar-powered remote last week, and I'm sure even more people will be scratching their heads over Logitech's solar keyboard too—even though it can work for 3 months in total darkness.

The K750 has integrated solar panels, and grabs whatever light it can get while indoors. A solar power app shows you the battery levels and ambient light available, so you always know the vitals of the keyboard.

While it's got that big novelty attraction, it's also wireless (compatible with the Logitech Unifying receiver), and has the company's Incurve keys that are supposedly better-shaped for fingers.

It'll go on sale later this month for $80, but can be pre-ordered now if the thought of missing out on Logitech's first solar-powered keyboard is too much to bear.

45 comments:

! WALLPAPERS BY ERDNUSS2 ! said...

nice!
I hate to buy always batteries!

ArchiePattersons said...

It's a nice design and will no-doubt fare really well against the other wireless keyboards. Just make sure the curtains are open, right? Ha!

Mikey said...

Aren't most people in basements with keyboards? lol

Galwarrior said...

Nice Post

OneFourSeven said...

The thing that makes solar power more viable than before is better conversion and storage of solar energy than ever before.

Most people don't know that though.

Richard said...

Nice idea! Now I just need to place my keyboard on the windowsill, so it actually is shone on by the sun...

skweeker123 said...

thats so sick! i want one. lol

Stibbz said...

Damn, that design is so damn nice! If only they'd make a version of the same design with the multimedia buttons for my volume and music, I'd instantly buy it!

Monster Madness said...

Cool technology :)

bruno said...

nice, i really want one!!!

Savage Nugget said...

As if solar power could be obtained in basements. :P

Anonymous said...

sweet, hope they have the solar powered mouse to match it soon

JRam said...

Strange, it was kind of difficult to comment on your post. The reply function was not responsive and there was an ad survey instead.

SH said...

Actually that is pretty slick. Especially considering wireless keyboards burn through batteries really fast.

Anonymous said...

Really interesting post bro.

Lewis said...

very nice logitech is my favorite brand :)
Happy Halloween to u 2:)

Shebsa said...

That is SO cool, a must have!

That Stoner Kid said...

Sick keyboard i hate replacing batteries

Spoonyluv said...

This is a pretty neat novelty idea but its really not feasible. If you think about it the only time your keyboard uses any kind of energy is through keystrokes. On batteries it last at least a year for me and all I have to do is plug it in just once to charge.

Willow said...

I dunno, what if like me, your usually in front of the computer with no lights on well depending on the time of day and if I'm at work or not lol

Izi said...

wow that's nice !

Gorlotch said...

Awesome looking keyboard!

KRUNOSLAV DUNDOVIC said...

I want this!!

rebekillah said...

omg i want this one

Astra said...

Great! I would love to get this!

Anonymous said...

I'm not sure what to think about this... Like, is it really necessary? It's not like keyboards drain a lot of battery...

Nostalgist said...

looks good and is yet useful.. couldn't get any better

Anonymous said...

This will be useful during the summer.

Ben Dover said...

That looks awesome AND useful. But 80$? Not with my poor college ass :D

miecak said...

Yeah, I'll just stick to my CORDED Logitech Illuminated keyboard.

Anonymous said...

Hmm seems good execpt i bet it costs threw the roof.

level85nerd said...

solar power! helpful :)

LoneIslander said...

Want :D.

iammyself said...

now THIS I would buy

anon1337 said...

I type in the dark, this is useless.

El Trombone said...

This is brilliant.

ilikeicecream said...

i leave in a basement no sunlight here cant use it

Nokel said...

that looks like a really nice keyboard, however, the keys they use are a real annoyance because my dad's laptop has the same style and they're just plain annoying >.<

fat daddy said...

nice. dear santa...

Anonymous said...

Now if only they made a solar powered mouse... Maybe a cable could run from the keyboard to the mouse in order to power that too?

mirk said...

There's not enough light in my room for this to work.

kennett4 said...

good looking keyboard but i like to sit in the dark :'(

roxxor said...

Nice keyboard! :P

Josh Tree said...

Thats cool as hell

Jemz said...

This is great!
I would definitely buy one!

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