Logitech’s new photo voltaic wi-fi keyboard is out for $100 now

Logitech want to exhibit its new solar-powered wi-fi keyboard, and I want to apologize for spoiling it a number of weeks in the past. However should you have been itching to get your arms on a brand new wi-fi keyboard that by no means wants its batteries changed, now you possibly can! Logitech’s Signature Slim Photo voltaic+ K980 is now obtainable for $100.

With a full-width format (quantity pad on the fitting), a low-profile construct, and a black-on-gray coloration scheme, the Signature Slim Photo voltaic+ takes a whole lot of design cues from Logitech’s MX sequence, however the strip of photo voltaic cells on the prime is far more elegantly built-in into the design than on a few of Logitech’s earlier makes an attempt.

In keeping with the promotional web page, the photo voltaic cell can recharge the battery by way of pure or synthetic mild, saving the cost for as much as 4 months and lasting as much as 10 years. If the inside battery does cease charging, it may be changed, in accordance with the FAQ.

All that mentioned, I can’t assist however discover this providing slightly underwhelming. Logitech was promoting solar-recharging wi-fi keyboards with backlighting over a decade in the past. Except you really need the multi-device pairing and Logi Choices+ compatibility which have turn into customary, otherwise you’re simply itching for a devoted “AI Launch” key, I’m not seeing a ton of enchancment over the K750 from means again in 2011.