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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by sound1 »

panda88888 wrote: post #304
sound1 wrote: post #175

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I ordered Nuphy Air 75 [1] and am waiting for the delivery. It is a low profile 75% board with 2.4GHz connection plus 3 bluetooth connections and has 3 switch options, all Gateron low profile. Has good online reviews, and for a custom mech board it isn't too expensive either. (Disclaimer: Not associated with them in any other way) [1] https://nuphy.com/products/air75

Can the fn key be remapped to alt/opt? I like the layout but I use the right opt key more than the fn key.

I haven't gotten it myself but I believe they have a software to remap keys (windows only for now I think). Another bummer is that it isn't QMK compatible. Probably worth checking their forums or emailing customer care before placing an order.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by tmottabr »

newsclues wrote: post #169
bayindirh wrote: post #48

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No. Logitech sometimes push firmware updates for their receivers for security reasons. While my G700 is also capable of firmware updates, they didn't push anything to it since I bought it a decade ago.

Yeah, security updates for my keyboard is not a selling feature.

it is not for the keyboard.. it is for the wireless interface that it uses to connected to the computer and the dongle..

the unifying dongle had some security problems detected in the past that required firmware updates to fix..

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by zumu »

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…

> with proprietary switches

MX is a type of switch, so from the name, I'm guessing it uses MX style switches (the most popular style of switch). Specifically MX describes the shape of the connectors on the switch. This means the keyboard will be compatible with aftermarket key caps, which are very popular.

EDIT: While the switches do look like MX switches to me, Logitech is also using MX as branding to describe mice, non-mech keyboards etc. This is confusing for someone who knows mechanical keyboards.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by ktross »

teschty wrote: post #371
ktross wrote: post #97

Logitech is no longer the great company it used to be, so I have decided to no longer purchase their products. I purchased a G Pro X Wireless Headset less than 2 years ago, and I'm already on my second warrranty replacement (3 total headsets.) Multiple parts on it seem designed to fail, and all of mine have failed in the same way. They use laughably small screws to connect the band to the arms that hold the earcups a…

Very weird, I've had the opposite experience. I used to think their hardware products were complete crap, but now I own a G Pro mouse, keyboard, and headset from them (they've definitely stepped it up in the design game at the very least.) Changed my headset to the G Pro X Wireless after having broken 2 SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless headsets, which for some reason decided to use a single plastic piece for the hinge…

The G Pro X Wireless felt awesome and first and seemed like a great headset, but my mind changed when I ran into issues and saw how many others had issues as well. If they made it a bit more durable I would say it would be almost perfect.

I had an SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless as well before the Logitech one, and I ran into the same issue! Huge disappointment after having loved the SteelSeries Siberia wired headset

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by lvl102 »

powersnail wrote: post #288
lvl102 wrote: post #214

Buy a Topre and be done with it. RealForce or HHKB. You can’t go wrong with either of those keyboards. I am also going to say something controversial: none of the Cherry-style switches are worth the hassle because they’re all flawed.

As a owner of an HHKB, I don't see what's so special about topre. It doesn't really feel better than other mechanical keyboards. After the initial excitement, it's just another keyboard. I wouldn't recommend it in 2022.

Blasphemy! All kidding aside, I know what you mean. I say the same about audiophiles.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by simsla »

bayindirh wrote: post #21
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…

I bought a decent mechanical keyboard (Cherry MX). No solder, no installing switches yourself, etc.

No fuss mechanical keyboard already exist. No need to ditch repairability, etc.

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Post by johnwheeler »

zumu wrote: post #403
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…

> with proprietary switches MX is a type of switch, so from the name, I'm guessing it uses MX style switches (the most popular style of switch). Specifically MX describes the shape of the connectors on the switch. This means the keyboard will be compatible with aftermarket key caps, which are very popular. EDIT: While the switches do look like MX switches to me, Logitech is also using MX as branding to describe mice,…

Except that their entire pro line is called MX and has been before this. Their mouse is MX master.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by tmottabr »

user3939382 wrote: post #88
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…

Logitech Unifying Receiver is basically rebranded, slightly-tweaked bluetooth from what I can tell. I've had a lot of them running in the same room together and not had a problem. I have a ridiculously priced Topre Realforce, but when friends and family ask for a recommendation or I'm helping them setup a machine I would definitely recommend something like this if they're up for spending a little more. Historically I…

this does not use the old unifying received.. it use their new bolt receiver.. the two are not compatible with each other..

i don't know about the Unifying but the bolt is certainly based on Bluetooth, BT 5.0 Low Power to be exact..

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by gigaflop »

dmix wrote: post #326
jkaptur wrote: post #276

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I used a Das Keyboard for over a decade and loved it. Now I've switched to a Drop Alt so I can hotswap "better" switches and run QMK, which I've grown completely dependent on ( https://jkaptur.com/layout/ ). For me, keyboards like Das Keyboard, Alt, Ctrl, etc. are the perfect satisfice: good keyboards, at a price that's not terrible, with a time & research commitment that falls below the level of "hobby". I could eas…

What's the logic of using a tiny 40% keyboard like the guy uses in that blog post? Just adding effort to add additional keys using capslock.

I used a 50% (Preonic, so 5x12 1u keys, with an option to use a 2u spacebar by sacrificing a slot on the bottom row) for a while, so:

The switches felt great to use (chosen myself), the keycaps were still easily customizable to an office-appropriate yet imo stylish theme, and the default layout was intelligently designed to where most functionality was already within reach of your fingers.

Functionality would be in 'layers'. While they're usually numbered, I think of them as 'Alternate Shift', where normal Shift is 'up 1' (CAPITALS, and !@#$%^), and other layers can be whatever you want, i.e. `Layer2 A` = "{", `Layer2 S` = "}". The layout is set by the (often customizable) firmware.

I stopped using it when I changed to a 100% remote job, but keep it as a display piece.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by tmottabr »

MivLives wrote: post #42
xd1936 wrote: post #29

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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.

Which trend? I'm not sure I'd consider low profile a trend, and logitech has been making mechanical keyboards for years. They've even made other low profile mechanical keyboards.

They made mechanical keyboards in their G brand that target gamers..

This is the first time they make an wireless mechanical keyboard in their "regular" brand..

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