Is a tablet with a keyboard actually worth buying for video calls with family overseas in SA?

The Logitech MX Keys S at R1,759 suits an SA home video-call setup where clear typing, a cleaner desk, and a proper gaming keyboard recommendation matter more than buying a tablet just to add a keyboard later. A tablet can work for casual calls, but for regular family chats overseas, a stable keyboard at an existing desk is usually the better buy because it improves messages, call notes, passwords, and quick searches without changing the whole setup.

Keyboard picks for family video calls

The Corsair K70 CORE at R1,300 is the stronger pick if the same desk is also used for gaming after calls. It is a real keyboard option at a mid-range price, so it makes sense for a shared study or gaming room where one person may be typing WhatsApp Web replies while another uses the desk for play later.

The Logitech G413 SE at R1,160 is the practical middle ground for a home office or student desk. It keeps the spend below the Corsair K70 CORE at R1,300 while still giving you a full keyboard choice for longer typing sessions around family calls, email, and browser searches.

SA Lounge TV Unit Or Student Desk Setup

For a lounge TV unit, the GAMDIAS Hermes P2A R130 at R130 is the budget answer when the keyboard is only for short messages before or after calls. For a daily desk, the Logitech MX Keys S at R1,759 is easier to justify because the price buys into a neater main typing setup rather than a once-in-a-while accessory.