Logitech Announces New CRAFT Keyboard With Creative Input Dial [Video]

Logitech has announced CRAFT, a new keyboard that features a creative input dial.

CRAFT looks and feels better than anything you have typed on and offers a whole new way to immediately access context-specific computing tools with a smart aluminum dial. For example, with a touch, tap or turn you can adjust image brightness, contrast and saturation in Adobe Photoshop, or create and adjust charts in Microsoft Excel. The creative input dial gives you the ultimate control and input at your desk for precision, efficiency and uninterrupted creative flow.

“Our new flagship Logitech CRAFT keyboard is for all creators who spend a lot of time designing and creating - who want to work with greater precision and feel connected to their work," said Art O’Gnimh, global head of keyboards at Logitech. "The creative input dial gives you instant access to the functions you need, the moment you need them, allowing you to increase your productivity by simply touching the dial. CRAFT puts you in your creative element – every time you sit at the desk.”

Features:
The touch-sensitive aluminum creative input dial, called the Crown, recognizes the apps you are using and provides access to the tools you need. With the Crown you can conveniently access context-specific functions -- like brush size, brightness, chart type, font size -- tap to change the function and turn to change the selected function’s value. Custom profiles can be installed in Logitech Options Software for working with Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Adobe InDesign CC and Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word (Microsoft functionalities work on PC only at this time). You can also have access to global controls - giving you the ability to change desktops, navigate between apps, or adjust volume - and assign one additional Crown function in each of your favorite apps.

CRAFT also features smart illumination with backlighting that detects your hands and adjusts lighting automatically depending on the room conditions. The keys are crafted for comfort, in a full-size familiar layout, with each individual key engineered for stability and precision.

With the touch of an Easy-Switch button, you can easily switch between – and type on – any three connected devices, whether you are using a Windows PC or Mac. Select from either a Logitech Unifying USB or Bluetooth Low Energy technology to connect to your computer.

Pricing and Availability
The Logitech CRAFT Advanced Keyboard is expected to be available in October 2017 at Logitech.com and select retail stores for a suggested retail price of $199.99.

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