Logitech K270 Wireless Keyboard for Windows, 2.4 GHz Wireless, Full-Size, Number Pad, 8 Multimedia Keys, 2-Year Battery Life, Compatible with PC, Laptop, QWERTY UK English Layout - Black

I have a netbook which I usually use at a desk by attaching it to a monitor and peripherals to be able to use it as a desktop PC. I previously used a wired keyboard which was a bit of a hassle because it meant yet another wire. So I decided to purchase this wireless keyboard on January 2014 and after more than 2 years (Feb 2016) of extensive use, I believe I have earned the right to write a review for this keyboard.Price, Delivery & Packaging:- I paid £17.42 in January 2014.- From what I can recall the delivery was prompt and the keyboard was safely packaged.Construction:- The keyboard is made of plastic and has been made in China.- It does feel a bit cheap but the quality still seems fine and is good enough to have lasted me over 2 years.- Approx. dimensions are (L x W x H): 44 x 15 x 2.5 cm- There are 2 plastic legs on the bottom, which when extended, help raise the level of the keyboard.- The keys aren't exactly quiet but are still quieter than other keyboards I have used. The sound created by depressing the keys can be defined as a somewhat muted sound - can be heard but not as loud.Features:- There is an on/off button to switch off the device when going away for an extended period of time e.g. on vacation. I have scarcely used the on/off button - perhaps only on a couple of occasions before going on vacation and yet have forgotten to use it before leaving for most vacations.- The Keyboard automatically goes on standby after a set period of time. I have never bothered using the on/off button for normal everyday without any significant impact to the battery life.- There is no lag at all whenever use of the keyboard is resumed (e.g. at the beginning of the day). This is contrary to my experience of using wireless mouses which need a click to bring them back from standby mode.- It comes with a tiny wireless receiver that plugs into any USB slot of the PC (see pics). Mine permanently remains plugged into the USB slot and I have rarely felt the need to remove it. There is a neat little compartment on the bottom of the keyboard into which the wireless receiver can be stored whilst travelling or storing the keyboard (see pics).- The keyboard is meant to be spill proof, and comes equipped with 4 outlets on the bottom, although I've never been in a position to be able to test this feature.- Operates on 2x AAA batteries- It has a good selection of hot keys as follows:1) Play/Pause button2) Volume mute3) Volume low4) Volume high5) Home6) Email7) PC on/off button8) CalculatorPracticality:- The keyboard is plug-n-play and should function fine with most PCs. I use a Windows Operating System and was on my way almost as soon as the keyboard was attached.- It is extremely convenient as it saves me from fumbling around with yet another wire.- It has great battery consumption. I have not yet had to replace the original set of batteries that were installed upon purchase (which was more than 2 years ago!).- Good standard size with UK layout- No issues with the signals at all. We have even used the keyboard in the lounge whilst connecting the netbook with the TV whilst streaming media and it has worked fine at a distance of about 3 meters.- On a slightly negative note, although the keyboard does have a 'Caps Lock' light that illuminates when it is on (see pics), it lacks similar lights for both the 'Num Lock' and the 'Scroll Lock' buttons which is pretty common on most other keyboards. Not a big issue but if there was any negative point to this keyboard then this would be it.Conclusion:It's a great piece of kit that has already exceeded my expectations, and has survived the odd abuse by my toddler. I use the keyboard on pretty much a daily basis and all keys are still intact and function perfectly. The size is what I would call a bit compact as there isn't much of a border around the keyboard, but is still the standard size. The size is just about right and is comfortable to use over an extended period of time.In short, this is a great little piece of kit to use with your PC/netbook/laptop. It comes with a great price and has already lasted me over 2 years and still seems to be going strong. I would not hesitate to buy this again if/when my current keyboard finally does give way. It is by no means a specialist keyboard but I would definitely recommend this keyboard to anyone who is looking to purchase a simple keyboard with modest features without breaking the bank.

**pictures are attached for reference*This is a fantastic and well-made keyboard, I had an old wired dell keyboard which I never had any issues with, but thought it was time for an upgrade as I wanted to reduce the wires on my desk as much as possibleFirst thing I notice with this new Logitech k270 is how quiet it is compared to my old dell, it’s quite a large difference in the sound, although it’s not a deafening silence, if you’re typing up an assignment etc you can rest assured of not having to be conscious of the sound or disturbing others in a room next door if you have thin wallsThe laptop has 8 Hot keys at the top of the keyboard (starting from the left)1) play/pause2) Mute3) volume down4) volume up5) home screen (of your default internet browser)6) email outlook7) puts your computer in sleep mode8) calculatorI wanted a keyboard with slightly raised keys as im not a fan of the chiclet keys, but didn't want to compromise on the old layout that im used to, also to mention the keyboard has a light for caps lock next to the off/on switch and lights up green, unfortunately it does not have a light for “num lock” but when you do press it, a large “num lock on” and “num lock off” sign appear on the screen temporarily to let you know you have activated itOn the back of the keyboard it has feet which can be raised to an 8 degree angle, simple case of just flipping them, there is 4 holes also on the back to help with drainage encase you accidentally spill your drink which is also re-assuring to know – it has a usb storage insert on the back so encase you need to pack the keyboard and take it on your travels but don’t want to leave the usb in your laptop then you can simply pop it in the back where it will be well secured, the usb receiver is tiny anyways so really shouldn't affect you and can easily be left in your laptop and popped in a laptop bag, keyboard also has 5 rubber bottoms to stop it from slipping on a table and lastly it used 2 AAA batteries (which come supplied with it), manufacturers claim these batteries allow for 24 month batter life, only time will tellAll in all it is an absolute great purchase, perfect keyboard for general use or even business use, plus it looks great on the desk, search no more and get it!, did I forget to mention all this for £20?, great feeling when you really do get additional value for your money, never have i enjoyed typing a review so much just to test out a new keyboardI will update this in 6 months to see how it has performed

I originally purchased a Rii Mini keyboard for my home PC and upon delivery i was dissapointed at just how "mini" it was. It was half the width of a traditional desktop keyboard and I could not use it typing two handed. I sold this on and then purchased this keyboard (this keyboard cost less!). When this was delivered I immediately spent some time browsing the net to test it out. Well, what can I say, it's an excellent product and the buttons have a nice feel to them when pressed, not a cheap plasticky feel but a nice soft press to them. This keyboard is a lot quieter than my original cheap CIT wired keyboard and comes with convenient switch on the top right side to quickly turn it on or off.I also really like two tone colour effect, black on the top and white on the underside. This colour combination makes it looks aesthetically pleasing.My only very slight issue with this is with the receiver itself, it comes with a "Unifying receiver" which supposedly connects up to Six logitech devices (keyboard + mice) to one wireless receiver. However I cannot seem to get this to work, when I plug in my logitech mouse receiver and don't plug in the keyboard receiver (the mouse also has a unifying receiver) the keyboard does not work, and vice versa. When plugging both Receivers in, both devices work.Apart from being a slight pain by taking up an extra USB port (Unless I'm doing it wrong) I can't fault this product.Would highly recommend and at an excellent price too!

I have only just bought this item it is good quality and works well.

A well laid out and good looking keyboard