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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by unwind »

bbarn wrote: post #33
Gigachad wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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.

The fact that it IS a dongle is the major disadvantage. Most laptops have only one or two USB-B slots and many are moving towards USB-C for everything. Most also have very functional bluetooth built in. It's just not worth a minor improvement in connection quality (which is debatable, reading these comments) to lose the only slot I have in a laptop. I have to unplug my external keyboard in order to use my headset if…

*USB-A, the B ones are for devices, i.e. what you typically saw (in the micro variety) on cell phones before UBS-C started happning. The big "original" USB-B ports are still common on printers.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by jldl805 »

alecfreudenberg wrote: post #50

Doesn't seem to compete with comparable mechanicals. The Flow feature is the only appealing thing here. I would have liked to see the VR keyboard tracking included. I would have considered one then. I'll note that I love my MX Master 3 and haven't found anything that even comes close.

I use MX Keys, MX Keys Mini, and enthusiast mechanical keyboards. I used to use Flow but switched to Mouse Without Borders.

I am interested in this, like the Bolt connectors (no wake up lag like bluetooth), and won't use Flow.

Some of you need to realize you are not representative of the purchasing public at large...

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by cbm-vic-20 »

bbarn wrote: post #33
Gigachad wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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.

The fact that it IS a dongle is the major disadvantage. Most laptops have only one or two USB-B slots and many are moving towards USB-C for everything. Most also have very functional bluetooth built in. It's just not worth a minor improvement in connection quality (which is debatable, reading these comments) to lose the only slot I have in a laptop. I have to unplug my external keyboard in order to use my headset if…

In my setup, the dongle sits in one of the USB ports in the monitor, never to be seen again.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by ninjin »

neogodless wrote: post #37
ninjin wrote: post #25

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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.

I'm with you. I loved the original, and tried to go straight to the MX Master 3, but it was too narrow. Ended up getting an MX Master 2S, and the size is comparable to the first, and I love it. This 3S keeps the narrower body shape of the 3, so it won't be an option for me.

Thank you, I will see if I can find one to try out. The MX Vertical has felt pretty nice in my hands too whenever I tried it at a store, but I can not buy a mouse with such an absolutely awful scroll wheel.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by davidbarker »

Invictus0 wrote: post #17

This is just an ad, why is this on HN?

It takes you to the product page (primary source) for a product that was just announced today.

I use an MX Master 3 mouse (which they also updated today), and I thought the HN crowd might be interested (good or bad) in a new mechanical keyboard from Logitech.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by [deleted] »

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…

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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by arinlen »

bayindirh wrote: post #55
arinlen wrote: post #53

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> Me, or anybody who needs a no-fuss, one-shot, buy-and-use-it-till-it-dies type of consumer. You can get a cheaper no-fuss mechanical keyboard from reputable brands with respectable components for far less than this logitech keyboard is being sold. From the top of my mind, Akko keyboards are quite nice, and most of their products sell for $50 less. You'd need to be completely, utterly clueless to go to Logitech for…

How many layouts do they have besides en_US?

> How many layouts do they have besides en_US?

Beats me. I do not represent the brand.

I guess worst case scenario you're a keycap set away from any keyboard layout you wish to have.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by falcolas »

gigaflop wrote: post #46
bayindirh wrote: post #21

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> 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…

It looks like it uses Cherry's low-profile switches, so if you're looking for switch reviews, there's your keyword.

Not according to that page. Under specs, they have several flavors of “ Graphite MX Mechanical” switches.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by unwind »

stephen_g wrote: post #19

Do they have a USB-C receiver yet? Doesn’t say here. EDIT: Found it, it’s in “System Requirements” - USB-A. That’s annoying.

There are adapters, but that's another $8 or whatever [1] and more stuff sticking out from the computer, of course.

[1] https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13507

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