The World’s going Green – Solar Powered Keyboards
What’s next from the green movement?
With the wonderful freedom wireless technology provides us, it still leaves us constrained by the misfortunes of battery life. However, thanks to the innovative thinking from the developers at Logitech, end-users can now choose a solar-powered keyboard that “promises to keep you typing long after traditional batteries have run out.”
Available for November, the Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard has the same appearance as any standard keyboard. It comes fully equipped with concave QWERTY keys, numeric keypad and function buttons. At only a third of an inch thick, end users can pick up this new accessory for around $80.00
What good are solar panels if I’m indoors?
Look closely and you can see two solar panels that resemble those used on calculators in the early 90′s. According to Legitech, these panels soak up light from the sun and even indoor light, which in theory could keep this keyboard working indefinitely in a well-lit setting.
Logitech willingly refrained from stating that the K750 will keep typing forever given enough light, however they did mention that a fully charged keyboard will work up to three months in complete darkness.
How do I know if it’s charged?
The keyboard comes with a fully intergrated light that will allow the end user to keep track of charge at all times. A downloadable desktop app is also available to let the end user know if there’s enough ambient light to keep the keyboard powered up.
Will it work with my Bluetooth?
To put it simply, no. The K750 connects to the desktop or notebook by using a USB connection instead of a 2.4 GHz RF connection. Sorry iPhone users.
My overall consensus:
I think a solar panel keyboard is a good idea because it’s simple and efficient. As long as the K750 has the energy to work as well and long as Logitech says it does, I believe any end user could find value in a solar powered keyboard. I’m only left with one question:
Where’s the solar powered mouse to go along with it?
