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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by bayindirh »

ubertaco wrote: post #16

This looks like a non-hotswappable board with proprietary switches, and it's still tied to Logitech's wireless dongles (which are notoriously bad about both causing and being super-sensitive to 2.4Ghz-spectrum interference). I mean, I _think_ the switches are proprietary -- the page has no real information about the switches at all, which is a bit like selling a computer by showing you a picture of the case and telli…

> I don't get who this product is for, other than maybe someone who has heard mechanical keyboards are cool but is daunted by doing any research into what mechanical keyboard options exist out there.

Me, or anybody who needs a no-fuss, one-shot, buy-and-use-it-till-it-dies type of consumer.

I don't care about changing switches. I don't care about DIY. While I'm perfectly capable, I don't want to spend time on that. I want something works well, and equipped with a well known 2.4GHz receiver which can work with any OS, incl. firmware updates.

I need to do my daily work with it. Not fiddle with keys, caps, boards, firmware and soldering iron.

I'll be seriously considering this. If it's adequately close to MX Browns, I'll get one.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by jeffbr13 »

whalesalad wrote: post #4

I have a lot of MX gear, it's good stuff. After transitioning towards ergo products though I can't imagine going back to a vanilla keyboard. I am using a K860 now and really like it a lot, minus the tenkey form factor. Would love to see a shallow (yet tactile/clicky) keyboard in the spirit of ~2015 Macbook Pro but in an ergonomic layout w/o tenkey. I have smaller hands and the full travel of cherry switches ends up b…

I tracked down a good condition 2009-2010 vintage A1242 aluminium ten-keyless Apple Keyboard[1] on ebay for £54 last year for exactly that feeling. Supposedly they came with iMacs for just a year or so before they were discontinued. My first-gen Magic Trackpad fits perfectly where the numpad would be. My only complaint is I can't position the trackpad below the spacebar like on a MacBook so have to move my hands from the home row, but that's because the keyboard and trackpad both have a slant to them.

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_keyboards#Aluminum_w/o_N...)

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by leohonexus »

xqcgrek2 wrote: post #14

I will never go back to fixed unsplit keyboard again. I much prefer split ergo keyboards, eg https://gaming.kinesis-ergo.com/edge/ or its non gaming version

How are they on a day to day basis? I’m thinking on getting one but not sure how big of an upgrade it is from unsplit ones.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by Gigachad »

ubertaco wrote: post #16

This looks like a non-hotswappable board with proprietary switches, and it's still tied to Logitech's wireless dongles (which are notoriously bad about both causing and being super-sensitive to 2.4Ghz-spectrum interference). I mean, I _think_ the switches are proprietary -- the page has no real information about the switches at all, which is a bit like selling a computer by showing you a picture of the case and telli…

Eh, I really like the Logitech wireless dongle. So much more reliable than Bluetooth and it works on the bios screen as well.

Never really cared about swapping switches much and I want my keyboard to be wireless. I’d consider buying this if I didn’t already own the regular mx keys.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by ninjin »

kasperni wrote: post #8

Worth pointing out they also released the new MX Master 3S [1] today. [1] https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/05/logitech-mx-master-3...

Well, I sure hope it is better than the MX Master 3. For my hands the original – discontinued – MX Master is still the best fit and the MX Master 3 is too small. However, my supply of old MX Masters has started to break down on me at this point and I am growing increasingly worried what the replacement could be.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by MivLives »

ubertaco wrote: post #16

This looks like a non-hotswappable board with proprietary switches, and it's still tied to Logitech's wireless dongles (which are notoriously bad about both causing and being super-sensitive to 2.4Ghz-spectrum interference). I mean, I _think_ the switches are proprietary -- the page has no real information about the switches at all, which is a bit like selling a computer by showing you a picture of the case and telli…

Switches are probably either cherry's low profile switch, or Kailh's version 2 of it's choc low profile switch.

I honestly have no idea why this was posted on HN, there's a ton of other keyboards that have the same specs and features. Sure it's got Logitech's priority dongle, but as you point out, what's here that's not on a 70 dollar gk65.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by xd1936 »

ubertaco wrote: post #16

This looks like a non-hotswappable board with proprietary switches, and it's still tied to Logitech's wireless dongles (which are notoriously bad about both causing and being super-sensitive to 2.4Ghz-spectrum interference). I mean, I _think_ the switches are proprietary -- the page has no real information about the switches at all, which is a bit like selling a computer by showing you a picture of the case and telli…

I don't mind the Logitech Unifying Receiver dongle, but I wish they'd make a USB-C one already.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by terramex »

ubertaco wrote: post #16

This looks like a non-hotswappable board with proprietary switches, and it's still tied to Logitech's wireless dongles (which are notoriously bad about both causing and being super-sensitive to 2.4Ghz-spectrum interference). I mean, I _think_ the switches are proprietary -- the page has no real information about the switches at all, which is a bit like selling a computer by showing you a picture of the case and telli…

According to Verge it uses Kailh Choc V2 Low Profile Switches: https://kono.store/products/kailh-choc-mx-switches

Also Logitech's propertiary dongle is not necessary, it can use Bluetooth.

https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/24/23137797/logitech-mx-mast...

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by xd1936 »

MivLives wrote: post #26
ubertaco wrote: post #16

This looks like a non-hotswappable board with proprietary switches, and it's still tied to Logitech's wireless dongles (which are notoriously bad about both causing and being super-sensitive to 2.4Ghz-spectrum interference). I mean, I _think_ the switches are proprietary -- the page has no real information about the switches at all, which is a bit like selling a computer by showing you a picture of the case and telli…

Switches are probably either cherry's low profile switch, or Kailh's version 2 of it's choc low profile switch. I honestly have no idea why this was posted on HN, there's a ton of other keyboards that have the same specs and features. Sure it's got Logitech's priority dongle, but as you point out, what's here that's not on a 70 dollar gk65.

I think it was posted more as an interesting industry trend. It's acknowledgement of a former niche turning into a real industry from the big name in the space.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by xqcgrek2 »

leohonexus wrote: post #23
xqcgrek2 wrote: post #14

I will never go back to fixed unsplit keyboard again. I much prefer split ergo keyboards, eg https://gaming.kinesis-ergo.com/edge/ or its non gaming version

How are they on a day to day basis? I’m thinking on getting one but not sure how big of an upgrade it is from unsplit ones.

Huge different especially if you tent them. I have large hands and always also felt cramped on unsplit keyboards but not on split keyboards
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