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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by dawnerd »

smiley1437 wrote: post #354

Note that this appears to use the Logi Bolt receiver, not the typical Unifying receiver - so you might end up with 2 dongles (a unifying and a bolt) Be aware that Logitech now has 3 wireless technologies: Unifying - the original 2.4 wireless, supports up to 6 devices. Symbol - Orange square with black or white six-pointed snowflake Logi Bolt - the new encrypted version of their unifying controller, also supports up t…

I really wish their LightSpeed devices also supported bluetooth. If I take my mouse with me on the road it's really annoying having to bring a dongle and the adapter.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by arinlen »

dividedbyzero wrote: post #287
arinlen wrote: post #155

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> 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.

You realize ISO is physically different, like, there is one more physical key and enter is 2U high (not wide, high)? Unless the PCB was designed with that conversion in mind there's no way that's going to be possible.

> You realize ISO is physically different, like, (...)

That is only relevant as far as picking keycap sets go.

As I've pointed out, there are plenty of ANSI+ISO sets on the market.

Beyond this point, the relevance is zero.

It's a non-issue.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by tmottabr »

GrabbinD33ze69 wrote: post #237
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'm 99% sure this is just they're G915 wireless keyboard, just without a volume wheel and the aesthetics appealing to the gamer crowd. Also have you have a poor experience withe the 2.4ghz tech they label as "lightspeed"? I use it right next to a wifi router and I haven't noticed any issues.

this use the bolt receiver not the lightspeed receiver..

lightspeed received is one devide per dongle because it is supposed to be lower latency..

the bolt is the replacement for their old unifying receiver, it support multiple devices with the same dongle and it is based on bt low power..

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by gnicholas »

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 have my computer plugged to my bedroom TV. I sit on an office chair 5 feet away and have a keyboard and trackpad sitting on a lap desk. I love this setup and it requires wireless peripherals.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by spoiler »

cwp wrote: post #414

Ah man. I just bought a G915 TKL, as the closest thing to what I really wanted, which was this.

I got the G915 TKL, too and love it. The only thing I wish for from this version would be the dual-labeled key caps with Mac keys... But I still definitely prefer the G915. What do you like about this more? Is it because it's less flashy than the G915, maybe?

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by blablablerg »

samrocksc wrote: post #244
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…

if you're looking for this: leopold is your jam.

Leopolds are great! High quality no fuss builds.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by bastardoperator »

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…

Yeah, throw an entire overpriced keyboard away because a single switch died. It's great for the wallet and the environment.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by thesh4d0w »

bastardoperator wrote: post #418
bayindirh wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> 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…

Yeah, throw an entire overpriced keyboard away because a single switch died. It's great for the wallet and the environment.

I've spent a huge amount of my life typing on a keyboard, and I've never had a switch fail. Is this a legitimate concern?

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by bayindirh »

bastardoperator wrote: post #418
bayindirh wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> 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…

Yeah, throw an entire overpriced keyboard away because a single switch died. It's great for the wallet and the environment.

I don’t think it’s going to die for another decade, but we’ll see.

If the push comes to shove, I think I can solder a single switch from a major manufacturer. I’m not the one to shy away from a soldering iron at the end of the day.

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