The first thing we noticed about the K750 was its thinner-than-a-lunch-tray profile. In fact, the only plastic in sight is a protective film that we had to peel off the keyboard before using it. Instructions for setup are printed in pictograms on the inside of the box rather than on a separate piece of paper, further reducing waste. Under the keyboard is a cloth for cleaning its solar cells as well as a wireless USB receiver for plugging into your computer. Inside, the goods are sandwiched between four pieces of thin brown paperboard. The plain brown cardboard outer box, only slightly bigger than the device inside, is printed with a blurb touting its sleekness and recyclability. But is Logitech really going for a “greener” peripheral here, or is it just a marketing wash? If the minimalist packaging it comes in when you order it online is any clue, the eco-ethos behind this keyboard may be (at least a little) for real. The fact that the K750 for Mac is a *solar-powered* wireless keyboard implies that it might save a little energy in the long run and, by turns, a little of the planet. The results were both mixed and magnificent.

We recently got our fingertips on one and put it through some pounding to see if it could hold up to regular use while delivering the kind of performance that serious typers demand.

Enter the K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard for Mac, a new offering from Logitech which feels like spun silk on the skin, has a crisp ‘n clean design, and (unlike your underpants) runs on the power of light. Keyboards are kind of like underpants–we use them every day, but only really notice them if they’re uncomfortable (or dirty).

Solar powered keyboard charge time