Logitech Launches Neat Solar-Powered Keyboard

If you use a wireless keyboard or mouse, you probably know that the most cost efficient way to keep things running smoothly is to invest in a couple of sets of rechargebale batteries and a wall charger. Even with this set-up the constant switching out of AAs can be annoying. Luckily, Logitech has turned its attention away from Google TV to address this little drawback and will this month release a solar-powered keyboard.

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  • chaosgs
    If Darkness could power this, it would have enough power to power my house. But its completely useless since it is powered by something nonexistent in my room. I prefer gaming in Darkness as well as all my "other" personal activities.
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  • Looks pretty slick, but $80 is a bit steep considering there aren't any multimedia or gaming controls. Also, that glossy finish is nothing but a magnet for fingerprints and scratches.
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  • ColMirage
    Sorry I let you down, team. A random cloud turned off my keyboard for a second.
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  • wmalinowski
    It would be nice, if I had a hole in middle of my roof.
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  • JamesSneed
    9253953 said:
    If Darkness could power this, it would have enough power to power my house. But its completely useless since it is powered by something nonexistent in my room. I prefer gaming in Darkness as well as all my "other" personal activities.


    Did you read it can run for 3 months in total darkness? Im sure the 2 minutes of your "other" personal activites and a few hours of gaming would be fine. Still I find the idea a bit silly for a keyboard.
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  • Not made for nighttime playing I guess...
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  • tronika
    Please people. Read the entire post before writing something idiotic. It...works...in...the...dark.
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  • whysobluepandabear
    For the people who say "I game in the dark"....does that mean you have no monitor on whatsoever, and therefore game in complete darkness? Seriously, the light from a LCD and any other light should be enough to give it some juice.


    Sounds like a sweet product. I would complain, but the batteries in this keyboard literally last like 1 year, even when I was gaming.
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  • ares1214
    Yeah...thats not happening.
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  • aznshinobi
    Question, where will the sun come into my house. If my gaming is during the night time?
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