I bought this keyboard (and the Logitech Performance MX Mouse) as part of my home office remodeling / update, as I wanted a wireless keyboard and mouse that used Logitech's Unifying receiver.
Installation was a breeze, I launched the Unifying setup program from within SetPoint, and added my keyboard with minimal fuss. Both the mouse and keyboard work flawlessly through the single receiver (about time, Logitech!)
This keyboard is basically a Unifying wireless version of the Logitech Internet 350 and Logitech Deluxe 250 budget keyboards (which I also use and love). The keyboard layout and dimensions are very similar.
Pros:
- Simple setup
- Excellent key-feel. Uses the standard Logitech Budget keys and switches. Very familiar.
- Fantastic Unifying Wireless receiver (works with other Unifying devices). This receiver is TINY!
- Standard keyboard layout (a MUST. Who uses L shaped Enter keys, small backspace, or non-traditional insert delete rows?)
- A couple of nice multimedia keys. I like the volume keys (+, -, mute). I don't really use the rest.
- Includes number pad. Casual users may not use this, but as a professional programmer, I occasionally need one. Perfect for my needs.
Cons:
- OK battery life. It turns itself off when not in use, but the 3 year claim has got to be wishful thinking from Logitech.
- Packaging. Amazon sent this keyboard in a truly gigantic box. I appreciate the concern, but surely 1 inch of packing material on all sides is enough. This thing was cradled in 1 foot of Amazon's brown packing paper on all sides.
Final Notes:
- The included SetPoint software was woefully out of date. Get the one from Logitech's website instead.
- The whole point of the Unifying receiver is for multiple devices to work on the same nano-receiver. I suggest getting a mouse to match your fancy new keyboard.
- The K340 and K350 are also Unifying Wireless Keyboards, but the K350 uses the wave shape ("ergonomic") and the K340 uses a non-standard key-layout. I'm a keyboard purist, so the K320 was the only option for me Logitech Wireless Keyboard K320
The good: This is the only standard wireless keyboard layout on the market. Almost all keyboards have been changed to make use of the triple sized delete key which I hate. I tried using one for several months but my experience was I was deleting more code than inserting. For anyone who is looking for a standard keyboard that is wireless this keyboard will fit the bill. The extra frill keys are ok and I have started to incorporate them into the mix, but not the reason to buy this keyboard.
The keyboard is responsive and does not feel like mush (as many do), the Function keys are normal size not like the little 'a' button on the digital cable box receiver that is now in vogue.
Battery life so far so good - batteries started out good and after about 5 weeks of use still at the same level. Note there is a switch on the top of the keyboard to turn off the keyboard to help preserve the battery life. I have not made use of the feature to date as I want to see how long the batteries will last being up 24/7.
Range - I've been 15 feet or so from the pc without loss of connection.
Now the bad: Numlock, Caps Lock, Scroll lock indicators are a popup graphic on the screen with sound. There are no light indicators which I am sure was a design decision put in place to improve battery life. I've no problem with that however the only one working is the caps lock. I've Called support downloaded all the latest and greatest set point updates, unpaired and repaired the device and the issue is still not corrected.
Technician working with a supervisor stated that they were having the same issue on their test keyboard which they had just installed. They indicated the issue would be escalated to the software engineering developers and I should be notified in about 10 days with a fix. Well two weeks later I receive an email requesting a survey and how happy I was about the fix that they had provided to me. There was no fix, the problem was not solved. I did download the 6.15 (release date 7/20) software upgrade but that did not resolve the problem. So bottom line if you need the indicators, graphic with sound, for your work this keyboard will not work for you unless this issue is resolved. I will update if that does happen.
I had to look long and hard to find a keyboard that fits my needs, and this Logitech K320 is perfect. I'm a software developer so I spend most of my day typing and coding, so there are several things I look for in a good work keyboard. I wanted a wireless keyboard that was full-size, NOT ergonomic (my typing technique is technically incorrect so I have lots of trouble with so-called "ergonomic" designs), and didn't have the Insert-Home-PageUp-Delete-End-PageDown key block in a vertical orientation. I use those keys often and most wireless keyboards have them in what I'd consider a sideways orientation from how they're supposed to be. This keyboard is a standard layout, not ergonomic, and has all the buttons in the right place and right orientation. It's also fairly quiet (compared to my previous Dell keyboard) and comfortable to use. Now that I have this and a wireless mouse there are no visible cords in my workspace, no more tangling and yanking on the mouse to get some slack, and I can easily get my keyboard and mouse out of the way if I need desk space for papers and notes.
The receiver is a really small one, barely the size of the USB dongle, which is nice because you can plug it in and forget it exists.
It doesn't have lights for NumLock, CapsLock, or ScrollLock, which I guess will save battery power but you don't know if they're on until you try. Not really that big a deal. Also, it has a sleep key that instantly puts your PC to sleep without asking for your confirmation, so that's pretty annoying if you accidentally hit it. I used KeyTweak to disable that key. - Keyboard - Wireless - Logitech - Unifying'
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