Tech Review: Logitech K480 Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

My Notebook started to behave erratically from past few months and I was urgently looking out for some device which could help me in leveraging the existing Tab's which I had at home and give me a Notebook experience.

What better to use than Logitech's K480 Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard . I had been keenly tracking this product on e-commerce portal's from past few months and went I found a lightning deal (effective price of INR 1,600) on PayTM Mall, went for it.

While the device might look small on pics, it comes in the size of an A4 size paper. Mind you, though it might not be that sleek, but definitely after using this product for few days, you will fall in love with it. By using this Bluetooth Keyboard with an iPad you can surely get most of your Desktop Publishing jobs done.

Features & Pros -
1. Solid build quality and Sturdy.
2. Cradle with Silicone coating which can hold - 1 x iPad Mini + 1 x 5' Phone or 1 x iPad 9.7' or 1 x iPad 12'. While I speak about iPad, you can use any Tab of similar size.
3. Good Tactile Keys and sufficient space between keys reduces chances of mis-typing. 
4. Can pair with devices of all known Platforms - Apple - iOS/MacOS, Android, ChromeOS and Windows.
5. Works with a pair of AAA batteries with advertised Battery life of 2 years.
6. Shortcut keys for Search, Home Screen, Frequent Apps, Media Control for all Platforms.
7. Dial Switch to connected with 1 of the 3 paired devices.
8. Dedicated keys to pair with with Androis/Windows/ChromeOS and iOS/MacOS.
9. A solid replacement for the soft touch On-Screen Keyboard to convert your Tab into a full-fledged PC.
10. Due to Dial Switch you can keep both a small Tab and your Phone on the cradle and switch typing from one device to another just by turning the dial.

Cons -
1. Power Switch at bottom.
2. Slightly heavy than expected.
3. Since this is a Bluetooth keyboard it will deplete the paired devices' Battery faster.

You may also visit the link which I have shared above and understand all features in detail from Logitech's Portal. It comes in 2 x colors - Black and White. I bought both and gifted one to a friend. If you have a Silver iPad, I would suggest going for the White Keyboard and if you have the Space Grey iPad, I would suggest going for the Black Keyboard.

If you were always planning to go for a Bluetooth Keyboard, look no further. Get yourself a Logitech K480 this Diwali and share your feedback with me.

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