Logitech K830

> Using a real mouse + virtual keyboard is so much faster than ANY remote I've ever used, and if you're not into clicking, you can type with a "real" wireless keyboard[0] I've had a good experience with Logitech K830. Illuminated keys, I've dropped it so many times in the 10 years I've owned it, even spilled coffee all over it, still works well.

I use exactly this setup with a Logitech K830 https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/products/keyboards/k830-illum... and I couldn't be happier. The keyboard is extremely robust (had it for about 10 years, spilt coffee on it once). You can sit on the sofa, surf normal websites on your TV using the setup, etc. Connect various external HDs for any downloadable content, run programs to do said downloading, use VLC, etc. I have a 1080p TV and run Windows at 200% on it, sure there's not that much room for content but for casual surfing and file browsing etc. it's fine.

None of my TVs are connected to the Internet. That said, I could really do with a better open source fullscreen UI, especially since I mainly just want a web browser that works good. I'm just using KDE Plasma with a custom daemon to control the TV power state over an HDMI CEC adapter plus an old K830 keyboard. I'm, frankly, a bit annoyed by this whole thing; I'd rather have USB adapter RF wireless because it is simpler to deal with vs Bluetooth, but actually I can't even find other Bluetooth keyboards that are as compelling as this K830 and worse yet, they don't even make the K830 anymore. I don't really mind KDE Plasma with just some minor customizations but I don't really like any of the options like Kodi. Maybe Plasma BigScreen will eventually be what I want for that. And finally, HDMI CEC is a pain in the ass. For reasons, I actually use an adapter to get CEC support on a normal PC platform, because most PC HDMI ports can't do it. And also, it's just a bizarre and overly complicated thing. I have it working reliably, but it took some time to iron out all the kinks, particularly because my TV responds quite differently depending on how recently it was powered off. I really just want a big monitor and to basically just use DPMS... Like a computer does, but large computer monitors tend to be expensive and don't always have remote controls, which admittedly are handy.

My travel workstation consists of a SFF 13L PC, a Meta Quest 2 VR Headset, and the paired Logitech K830 keyboard. No battery but it all fits into a carryon roller at 8Kgs with cables and it's a true workstation as in high end GPU/CPU/RAM with multiple monitors. I call it an All-in-One-Office-on-Wheels-in-a-Box !

I had mostly the same experience, but I bought a Logitech k830 and it shows up in meta headsets https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/keyboards/k830-illum... I didn’t notice the screen door effect on Quest 2, only the low resolution for reading text

The article is pretty low effort except for the short optics physiology section there is not much detail. This reddit thread from a couple months ago [1] was more to the point although they contend 5k is where the text gets clear enough however in my experience the Quest2 works fine wirelessly in PCVR mode for getting things done in ImmersedVR or iSpatial. Input has been the main constraint, but using the Logitech K830, which was specifically integrated by Oculus as a proof of concept, with the latest passthrough hand positioning in Infinite Office mode -- there is no difference to typing at a normal keyboard anymore. Its amazing. The Oculus Web Browser is pushing what you can do with things like PWAs (Miro has one) and support for SaaS tooling like Office 360 for example - so you dont even need the PC. The experience of working in VR is definitely rough arround the edges today but my expectation is this will improve to the point where XR (VR/AR) is just as normal as sitting at a desk today -- but with the additional benefits of a 3D space made open to imaginative enhancement. [1] https://redd.it/r1kfd7

The pro move is getting a K830, a far superior keyboard/trackpad combo with backlighting. Unfortunately, also with a very weak microUSB charging port. Logitech perfected, then discontinued the best HTPC keyboard ever.

As evidenced by the keyboard feedback so far, the experience has been upgraded several times in Quest 2. Currently there are 2 fully supported keyboards the Apple and a Logitech K830. With these you get full tracking of the physical board and a realtime perfect overly of hand fingers while typing so it is no different than irl. Poor lightning or poor contrast will degrade the experience. Supported by Infinate Office, Immersed, and vSpatial. Other keyboards are visible in passthrough so in Q2 this is not perfect but useable and should be much better in Pro although still not as good as using the main supported keyboards and more are being added at least in Infinate Office / Workrooms. Good luck I think the benefits today outweigh the difficulty involved.

This is already possible with the Logitec K830 and the Apple Magic Keyboard https://uploadvr.com/best-wireless-bluetooth-keyboards-for-m...