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along_the_road ( along_the_road@beehaw.org )  to Technology · 1 year ago

Logitech’s new light-powered keyboard doesn’t even need the sun

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Logitech’s new light-powered keyboard doesn’t even need the sun

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along_the_road ( along_the_road@beehaw.org )  to Technology · 1 year ago
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It can recharge via ambient light, too.
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  • sleepundertheleaves ( sleepundertheleaves@infosec.pub ) 
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        But it still acts as a separate non standard key, does it? So yo9u need the Logitech software to assign a key. Does the software need to run in the background or does the keyboard saves it in the hardware?

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            FOSS implementation available

            Got a link, mate? Been looking for a while for one

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                I forgot about Solaar!! Thank you for the reminder! I can’t believe I forgot about it

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          Possibly, kinda depends how it’s implemented, does it need the software to trigger some AI software or not.

          Back when Microsoft got some copilot hotkeys put on laptops, they send the perfectly reasonable “LShift+Win+F23” key combination :)

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            My favorite is the completely easy to remember and useful LShift + LCtrl + LAlt + LWin + Y combo.

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              Huh, seems that quite a few LShift + LCtrl + LAlt + LWin + <key> have hardcoded links: Y opens Yammer, L for Linkedin, T for teams, O for outlook and so on. TIL.

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            Ah that’s right. It might be the same key combination, as it defaults to Copilot.

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          And, like, what do you do on Linux about that key? Is there a way to just make it act as an additional Super key, or do anything at all without Logitech’s program?

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      The AI Launch key launches the AI out the window, right?

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    Gentle reminder that a wired keyboard is by far the most sustainable option.

    So, do that. Unless you really need that keyboard to move freely.

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        I mean, having to plug something in to charge is annoying, and requires you to have a changing cable close by, or be charging the device on a schedule. This eliminates that entirely. A keyboard that always has power sounds pretty nice. I only use a wireless keyboard when travelling, but imagine this with an Xbox controller, or wireless headphones. If you find either of those applications useful, you can at least understand the wireless keyboard application’s usefulness.

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      Yeah, I can see this being good for media center PCs, but would not be my everyday keyboard. Also if it requires specific software that is a no go

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    Logitech requires login and connection to their servers to carry out some configs. I’m a long time user, but won’t buy anymore

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      That’s a no from me. Too bad. I like the possibilities of solar-powered devices.

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    Neither do light powered watches, they will happily run with a few hours indoor light per day

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    The K980 ditches them in favor of making you install Logi Options Plus to find out. Boo.

    Instant e-waste.

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    Looks like it’s carving out a piece of profits from more niche markets. The Soleil is dropping for pre order on October 10. But unlike Logitech, this one has FOSS firmware and is not made of plastic that degrades within three years.

    But also probably 4x the price.

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      Omg. That thing is GORGEOUS. thanks for maling me spend money :-)

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    I think if I was going to get a new keyboard, i would want to go one of two routes. Either super customizable, or go super silly overpriced. Have you seen that flux keyboard? It looks bonkers but it’s like $500 - $600

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      What about this baby.

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        I looked at it, thought “it looks fairly average, I wonder what’s unique about it”

        I saw the price and my eyes went wide lol

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          I literally just heard of it today because I came across a video of Adam savage interviewing the creator. Apparently he reinvented pretty much everything in it and assembles it all by hand or something.

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