Bluetooth keyboard "Logitech K480" that can switch and share 3 devices

The Bluetooth keyboard used by connecting to a smartphone, tablet, etc. with Bluetooth connection is very convenient when entering characters, but there are times when you feel it is troublesome to take pair labor when trying to use it on a different terminal. In order to save such time and effort, equipped with a rotary switch, the keyboard which can switch and use three terminals is "Logitech K480"is.

"Logitech Bluetooth multi-device keyboard K480" launched on Friday, September 12
http://www.logicool.co.jp/ja-jp/press/press-releases/11687

The K480 is a type of Bluetooth keyboard that can be used by setting up a smartphone or tablet in the slot stand part at the back of the keyboard. The 84-key Japanese layout is adopted as the key layout, and shortcut keys (function keys) such as "home", "application switching", "play" and "voice mute" are provided at the back.


The keyboard is a mechanical type of pantograph type, and it has become a thing which reproduces a firm touch with the key subducting.


It is possible to select the connected device with the 3 step rotary switch on the left side of the main body.


And what seems to be surprisingly convenient is that the best command keys are equipped for Windows / Mac / Android / iOS respectively. The premonition that it seems to be useful is that the Windows "start" and the "command" of Mac etc. are prepared with dedicated keys.


You can check how K480 can be used in the following movie.

Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480


Place the smartphone on the stand part ... ...


In addition, it is also possible to arrange tablets next to it.


I started work in this state. It is the PC that the liquid crystal display on the far side is connected to actually entering characters ......


Switch rotary switch from 1 to 2.


You can now enter characters on your smartphone.


Furthermore, switching the switch to 3 ......


It is now possible to enter letters on tablet PCs that were placed side by side.


The state where the device is put is like this. Although it seems that the tilt angle can not be adjusted, it seems that it is attached with a moderate angle.


The size of the main body is 299 in width × 195 mm in depth, it is one size larger than the iPad Air etc. Weight is 815 grams.


The height is 20 mm at the maximum part.


The specifications were as follows.
· Supported systems
PC: Windows 7 / Windows 8 or later
Mac: OS X or later
Chrome: Chrome OS
IPad / iPhone: iOS 5 or later
Android: 3.2 or later

·Power supply
AAA size dry cell × 2

Body color, white and black are available in two colors.



K480 will be on sale from September 12,Logitech Online ShopThe price is scheduled for 3980 yen (tax excluded).