Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin Keyboard

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Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin

Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin Features:

Bright, laser-etched, backlit keys that let you type easily, even in the dark
Cutting-edge, ultra-thin profile (9.3 mm) for an elegant touch
PerfectStroke key system for typing that’s silent, natural and fluid
Sleek, minimalist design for the ideal combination of form and function
Soft-touch palm rest and full-size key layout for enhanced comfort

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Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin Keyboard with Backlighting (Personal Computers)

List Price:	$79.99 USD
New From:	$59.99 In Stock
Used from:	$37.95 In Stock

Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin is a laptop style corded keyboard. It features high quality construction and is very stylish. The keyboard is comfortable and extremely thin, but the main advantage is the keys backlighting.

Pros.

3-levels of illumination
Extremely thin
Stylish looks
Comfortable
Uncluttered key layout
Quality construction
3 year warranty

Cons.

Expensive
Corded
Small palm rest
The laptop-style keys
Lack of backlighting on F keys
“Phantom key blocking” on a few series of commonly used keys

Specifications

Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin Specifications

Bright backlit keys	Brightly backlit laser-etched keys with three settings.
PerfectStroke key system	The PerfectStroke key system distributes typing force evenly across key surfaces, making every keystroke comfortable, fluid, and whisper-quiet.
Easy-access controls	You can instantly open your favorite applications, such as your Internet browser, e-mail, or media library, with one-touch controls and hot keys.
Minimalist design	At just 9.3 mm from frame to keys, this sleek keyboard helps keep your desk looking uncluttered.
Comfortable full-size layout	The soft-touch palm rest and full-size key layout help you type comfortably hour after hour.
Soft-Touch Palm Rest	The soft-touch palm rest provides extra support and can help reduce fatigue.
Warranty	3-year limited hardware warranty.
System Requirements	Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 USB port CD-ROM drive
Package Contents	Logitech Illuminated Keyboard Quick-start guide CD with software and comfort guidelines

What do people say

The LIK is very expensive for a non-gaming, corded keyboard. But if you’re looking for an illuminated keyboard, don’t mind the laptop-style keys or even prefer them, and find a simple design without the clutter of extra keys appealing, this might just be the keyboard for you. The palm rest and lack of backlighting on F keys, plus the few keys which were not fully lit, kept me from giving the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard 5 stars. I do consider it a solid 4.5 though and is my new desktop keyboard of choice.
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Unfortunately, the hardware designers over at Logitech have built a critical design flaw into this keyboard – one which will render it almost useless for fast types. Logitech has ended up creating “phantom key blocking” on a few series’ of commonly used keys. In short, “phantom key blocking” is a hardware control where if 3 keys are pressed at the same time, in some cases the 3rd key will get dropped. Most manufacturers put up this “key blocking” on infrequently used sequences of keys, like “dgf.” So, most of the “key blocking” will never be experienced by the user. Logitech, however, has put up “key blocking” on these sequences of keys: “n’t” and “ine” — this means that when fast typers type words like: don’t, won’t, can’t, etc, the “t” will get dropped from the output, because the “n” and apostrophe will “block” the letter “t.” Also if you type words like: fine, dine, wine, etc, the “e” will get dropped.
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