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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by FireBeyond »

arinlen wrote: post #123
thefz wrote: post #106

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> From the top of my mind, Akko keyboards are quite nice, and most of their products sell for $50 less. Opened the website. Almost everything out of stock. No other layout besides us_US (most european languages use accented vowels like èòàù). Clown pink and RGB everywhere. Closed the website.

> Opened the website. Almost everything out of stock. Amazon seems to have no problem stocking up on Akko keyboards. The ones I'm seeing listed as out of stock on Akko's page seem to be low-volume special editions with custom keycaps. But again, I'm not a sales representative. Anyone interested in mechanical keyboards surely is able to use Google to find decent offers. I doubt Logitech products will feature in anyone…

What's the difference between Akko, EPOMAKER Akko, YUNZII Akko, Womier Akko, Gliging Akko, COSTOM Akko on Amazon?

That all looks... entirely reputable. Absolutely.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by ardit33 »

I tried several higher end keyboards, and build 2 of them myself. (custom keycaps and all), but the average enthusiast mech. keyboard is just not usable for programming. most of them are high profile, while they are great for typing, they are terrible at activities where you have to navigate around in a speedy way (something that you do a lot during programming).

A low profile keyboard is a must, and the custom scene just doesn't have that many options for it, and you have to go commercial.

I have the G915 TKL Clicky version and it is a great keyboard. It is fast, low profile, and the switches feel great (Rebranded Khail Choc V1). The only problem is that it is a bit too noisy for office setting, and I can only use it at home. The G915 Linear version is quiet, but it doesn't feel that great, and I didn't like it, so I sticked with the Clicky version.

I am curious how this new attempt will feel and work out. I wish Logitech had a normal TKL layout for this, as the Mini feels a bit too cramped, while the full sized keyboard is just too large.

The more options in the market, the better for all of us.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by lb4r »

Someone1234 wrote: post #82
terramex wrote: post #28

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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...

If that's actually the case then Logitech made a mistake by not advertising that front and center. Those are solid switches from a well known brand, that's what people want for $150.

I don't think their target audience for this keyboard is people who care about the brand of switches. They are more or less marketing this as a 'premium office keyboard.'

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by arinlen »

_ph_ wrote: post #108
arinlen wrote: post #68

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> 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.

No, you cannot convert an ANSI keyboard to an ISO layout. Which is a pity, as many nice keyboards are ANSI only.

> No, you cannot convert an ANSI keyboard to an ISO layout.

A cursory search on Google returned plenty of search hits on how to convert keyboards between ANSI and ISO.

Also, apparently there are ANSI+ISO keycap sets on the market.

Anyway, I don't have a dog in the race. Anyone who is on the market for a 150$ keyboard will surely be able to Google stuff that suits their fancy.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by FireBeyond »

jamesbfb wrote: post #44
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…

> which can work with any OS, incl. firmware updates. Keyboard that needs firmware updates? Yuck. It’s an input device. I’ll stick with my 12 year old WASD Code and Model M thank you very much. /end boomer

Typing this from my WASD Code Keyboard, that I love - am on my third (mostly coffee spills, not mechanical failure)...

... you do realize that these guys have firmware updates, too?

https://support.wasdkeyboards.com/hc/en-us/articles/36001851...

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by rubyist5eva »

numpad is a dealbreaker for me

I never really realized how annoying it was to reach so far for my mouse until I got used to having a tenkeyless keyboard...now I won't use anything else.

EDIT: nevermind, there is a tenkeyless version - i'm a dummy

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by _ph_ »

arinlen wrote: post #155
_ph_ wrote: post #108

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No, you cannot convert an ANSI keyboard to an ISO layout. Which is a pity, as many nice keyboards are ANSI only.

> No, you cannot convert an ANSI keyboard to an ISO layout. A cursory search on Google returned plenty of search hits on how to convert keyboards between ANSI and ISO. Also, apparently there are ANSI+ISO keycap sets on the market. Anyway, I don't have a dog in the race. Anyone who is on the market for a 150$ keyboard will surely be able to Google stuff that suits their fancy.

Sorry, can you be helpful and point me to a link which shows how to do this for any given keyboard? For example, you would have to replace the left shift key with 2 separate keys, how should that work?

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by gigaflop »

falcolas wrote: post #69
gigaflop wrote: post #46

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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.

The page says nothing about which make/model switches are used. Tactile/clicky/linear can be said about any switch manufacturer's offerings.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by endor5639 »

neogodless wrote: post #114
dsr_ wrote: post #87

Can someone explain to me the attraction of wireless keyboards? I get wireless mice: they're much easier to reposition - but my keyboard stays in one place all the time. Do other people move their keyboards repeatedly?

I'm familiar with the use case for this. I don't want to use the same keyboard for work (typing) all day that I'd use for gaming after work. I also don't want TWO wired keyboards. So if I can have a wireless gaming keyboard that I set off out of the way during work, and then can push my main keyboard (wired ergonomic membrane) out of the way and use the gaming keyboard (wireless mechanical), I have the ideal input de…

The Microsoft sculpt keyboard is their wireless ergo model
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