{"id":56296,"date":"2014-09-05T13:00:34","date_gmt":"2014-09-05T05:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=56296"},"modified":"2014-09-05T13:00:34","modified_gmt":"2014-09-05T05:00:34","slug":"logitech-multi-device-keyboard-k480-different-platform-single-dial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/05\/logitech-multi-device-keyboard-k480-different-platform-single-dial\/","title":{"rendered":"Share your Logitech Multi-Device Keyboard K480 on different platform with a single dial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have many devices and find it cumbersome to have individual external keyboard for each device to improve your productivity, take a look at this product from Logitech. In a single dial, you can switch between devices.<\/p>\n<p>Logitech unveils this\u00a0new cross-device Bluetooth keyboard, Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480, that can connect to your PC, Android, iOS and Chrome OS via a switch dial. It is super affordable at S$59.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"56297\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/05\/logitech-multi-device-keyboard-k480-different-platform-single-dial\/custom_format_k480_black_fob\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_BLACK_FOB.jpg?fit=600%2C342&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,342\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Custom_format_K480_BLACK_FOB\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_BLACK_FOB.jpg?fit=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_BLACK_FOB.jpg?fit=600%2C342&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56297\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_BLACK_FOB.jpg?resize=600%2C342\" alt=\"Custom_format_K480_BLACK_FOB\" width=\"600\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_BLACK_FOB.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_BLACK_FOB.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>I think this keyboard is super useful for people with multiple devices on multiple OSes. By using just a single keyboard, you can access a few different platform. In terms of productivity, I am sure it will help.<\/p>\n<p>And the pricing is very affordable, making it even more attractive. I think I am in need of one \ud83d\ude42 . Here is how your devices can sit on\u00a0the keyboard.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"56298\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/05\/logitech-multi-device-keyboard-k480-different-platform-single-dial\/custom_format_k480_black_profile_inuse\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_BLACK_PROFILE_INUSE.jpg?fit=600%2C472&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,472\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Custom_format_K480_BLACK_PROFILE_INUSE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_BLACK_PROFILE_INUSE.jpg?fit=300%2C236&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_BLACK_PROFILE_INUSE.jpg?fit=600%2C472&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56298\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_BLACK_PROFILE_INUSE.jpg?resize=600%2C472\" alt=\"Custom_format_K480_BLACK_PROFILE_INUSE\" width=\"600\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_BLACK_PROFILE_INUSE.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_BLACK_PROFILE_INUSE.jpg?resize=300%2C236&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is a white version too.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"56299\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/05\/logitech-multi-device-keyboard-k480-different-platform-single-dial\/custom_format_k480_white_knob_detail\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_WHITE_KNOB_DETAIL.jpg?fit=600%2C364&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,364\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Custom_format_K480_WHITE_KNOB_DETAIL\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_WHITE_KNOB_DETAIL.jpg?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_WHITE_KNOB_DETAIL.jpg?fit=600%2C364&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56299\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_WHITE_KNOB_DETAIL.jpg?resize=600%2C364\" alt=\"Custom_format_K480_WHITE_KNOB_DETAIL\" width=\"600\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_WHITE_KNOB_DETAIL.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_WHITE_KNOB_DETAIL.jpg?resize=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"56300\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/05\/logitech-multi-device-keyboard-k480-different-platform-single-dial\/custom_format_k480_white_enviro\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_WHITE_ENVIRO.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Custom_format_K480_WHITE_ENVIRO\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_WHITE_ENVIRO.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_WHITE_ENVIRO.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_WHITE_ENVIRO.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"Custom_format_K480_WHITE_ENVIRO\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_WHITE_ENVIRO.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_WHITE_ENVIRO.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here are the features and specifications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Logitech\u00ae Bluetooth\u00ae Multi-Device Keyboard K480<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Desk Keyboard for Your Computer, Tablet and Smartphone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> SGD$59.00 Available from: mid-September 2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>Product Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Logitech\u00ae Bluetooth\u00ae Multi-Device Keyboard K480 is a cross-device keyboard that works with your computer, tablet and smartphone. The Easy-Switch\u2122 dial lets you easily switch typing among three connected Bluetooth wireless devices and the integrated stand holds your phone or tablet at just the right angle for you to read while you type.* You\u2019ll find a familiar keyboard layout with all the shortcut keys you use the most, whether you\u2019re typing on a Windows\u00ae, Mac\u00ae or Chrome\u2122 computer, or on an Android\u2122 or iOS tablet or smartphone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type on anything: A computer keyboard for your desk that also works with your tablet and smartphone.<\/li>\n<li>Easy-Switch\u2122 dial: Simply turn the dial to seamlessly switch among up to three Bluetooth wireless devices.<\/li>\n<li>Multi-OS: A familiar keyboard layout with all the shortcut keys you use the most, whether you\u2019re typing on a Windows, Mac or Chrome computer, or an Android or iOS tablet or smartphone.<\/li>\n<li>Integrated stand: Hold your mobile device at just the right angle to read while you type in comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>System Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bluetooth wireless technology enabled computers or mobile devices that support external keyboards (HID profile). Check device manufacturer for details.<\/li>\n<li>PC: Windows\u00ae 7, Windows\u00ae 8 or later<\/li>\n<li>Mac: Mac OS X\u00ae or later<\/li>\n<li>Chrome OS\u2122<\/li>\n<li>Apple\u00ae iPad\u00ae or iPhone\u00ae: iOS 5 or later<\/li>\n<li>Android\u2122 tablet or smartphone: Android 3.2 or later.<\/li>\n<li>Internet connection (for software download)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Product Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dimensions:\n<ul>\n<li>Height: 20 mm (or 0.79 inches)<\/li>\n<li>Width: 299 mm (or 11.77 inches)<\/li>\n<li>Depth: 195 mm (or 7.68 inches)<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 820 grams (or 1.8 pounds)<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth range: up to 10 m (30 feet)**<\/li>\n<li>Battery life: 2 years***<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Warranty<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1-year limited hardware warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Smartphones and tablets up to 11mm thick, 26cm wide (up to and including 11\u2019 tablets), or 2.5kg weight<br \/>\n** Bluetooth wireless devices that support external keyboards (HID profile).<br \/>\n*** Battery life calculation based on an estimated two million keystrokes\/year.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Press Release<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"pressrelease-link-56296\" class=\"sh-link pressrelease-link sh-hide\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showhide_toggle('pressrelease', 56296, 'Show Press Release (267 More Words)', 'Hide Press Release (267 Less Words)'); return false;\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span id=\"pressrelease-toggle-56296\">Show Press Release (267 More Words)<\/span><\/a><\/div><div id=\"pressrelease-content-56296\" class=\"sh-content pressrelease-content sh-hide\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Logitech Unveils First Keyboard Designed For Your Computer, Smartphone and Tablet<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Type Across Three Devices \u2013 on Any Major Operating System \u2013 with the Logitech Bluetooth\u00a0Multi-Device Keyboard K480<\/em><\/p>\n<p>SINGAPORE \u2014 4 Sept 2014 \u2014 Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) unveiled the Logitech\u00ae\u00a0Bluetooth\u00ae Multi-Device Keyboard K480, the first desk keyboard designed for use with up to three\u00a0devices, regardless of computing platform. Now you can type a report on your computer and, with the\u00a0flick of the Easy-Switch\u2122 dial, respond to a message on your smartphone and type a tweet on your\u00a0tablet. The universal keyboard can connect to three different Bluetooth wireless devices at once, whether\u00a0you are using a Windows\u00ae, Mac\u00ae or Chrome OS\u2122 computer, or an Android\u2122 or iOS tablet or\u00a0smartphone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTyping needs have evolved and consumers are computing and texting across multiple screens, often\u00a0using two or three different operating systems,\u201d said Moninder Jain, Managing Director for Logitech\u00a0Southeast Asia and India. \u201cThe Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480 makes it simple for\u00a0people to work, create or communicate quickly and comfortably, no matter what computing device or\u00a0platform they are using.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can type in comfort on a full-size desk keyboard with a familiar layout and all the shortcut keys you\u00a0use the most. The durable, integrated stand firmly holds your phone or tablet at just the right angle for\u00a0you to read while you type. With a choice of two color schemes, the keyboard is designed to blend into\u00a0your home decor without sacrificing style.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing and Availability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480 is expected to be available in Singapore from mid-September 2014, for a suggested retail price of SGD$59. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.logitech.com\/news\/K480 or our blog.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<p>[ad#img]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Logitech unveils a new cross-device Bluetooth keyboard, Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480, that can connect to your PC, Android, iOS and Chrome OS..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":56297,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[98,1509,1515,4,5,1711,14],"tags":[37,1020,617,4357,3266,13363,2772,5335,116,8817,3824],"class_list":["post-56296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-computer","category-featured","category-gadget","category-information","category-mobile","category-tablet-computer","category-techie","tag-android","tag-bluetooth","tag-chrome","tag-featured-2","tag-ios","tag-k480","tag-keyboard","tag-logitech","tag-microsoft","tag-multi-device","tag-pc"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Custom_format_K480_BLACK_FOB.jpg?fit=600%2C342&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8YKZ-eE0","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56296","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56296"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56296\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56302,"href":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56296\/revisions\/56302"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56296"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56296"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56296"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}