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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by glowingly »

jjcm wrote: post #426
teschty wrote: post #371

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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…

I have a love/hate relationship with the G Pro X Wireless. I've bought 6 of them so far, 3 of which have died in some way (in all cases, the right or left click has stopped functioning). They're fantastic in every other way - I love the feel, the response time is great, the weight is great. I'll continue buying them for those reasons, at least until a competitor has all of the above plus my following wishlist: Better…

I don't know if it works for their wireless mice, but it does show up under the G Pro X wireless mouse.

https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360059428653-Down...

Need to select Windows 10.

"Onboard Memory Manager"

Can set profiles, basic macros (I have my G502's "sniper" button set to "T" for PTT audio, though I used to use "F24" for this case as well), LED.

Does not need to install. Does not need to run in the background. Can read existing profiles on the mouse's onboard memory.

For me, this program was the deciding factor of choosing a few Logitech G___ mice over any other mouse.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by el_memorioso »

corrral wrote: post #467
sleepymoose wrote: post #427

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In that case, I would recommend looking into one of Keychron's low profile options. Firstly, they're about half the price of this Logitech board, depending on the size you choose to go with. Second, there's twice as many configurations to choose from (Full size, TKL, 75%, and 65%). Even further, they have higher quality and a greater variety in choice of switches, regardless if you choose Keychron's own or Gateron sw…

As someone who wanted: 1) Bluetooth 2) Multi-device support/switching (3 minimum) 3) Wired-use operation as a backup 4) Mechanical switches BUT ALSO: 5) Not to have to give a shit about my keyboard, or spend much time on it, and ideally not spend much money , either I settled on a Keychron and it's been really good for my purposes. It's a solid keyboard for someone who wants an entirely OK mechanical keyboard for non…

On my Keychron K3 there is a key combination that deactivates the light-pattern-changing key. Now, if I accidentally hit it, it just flashes a couple of times and goes back to the setting I had it on. Check your manual.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by dhzhzjsbevs »

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…

Im in this boat. Give me a tkl and I'll buy it.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by beninsydney »

el_memorioso wrote: post #502
corrral wrote: post #467

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As someone who wanted: 1) Bluetooth 2) Multi-device support/switching (3 minimum) 3) Wired-use operation as a backup 4) Mechanical switches BUT ALSO: 5) Not to have to give a shit about my keyboard, or spend much time on it, and ideally not spend much money , either I settled on a Keychron and it's been really good for my purposes. It's a solid keyboard for someone who wants an entirely OK mechanical keyboard for non…

On my Keychron K3 there is a key combination that deactivates the light-pattern-changing key. Now, if I accidentally hit it, it just flashes a couple of times and goes back to the setting I had it on. Check your manual.

This sounds interesting, I popped the key cap off that button and also the print-screen button since I was amassing a sizable collection of accidental desktop screenshots!

Edit: It's not in the K2 manual but there is a shortcut, FN + L + lightbulb key that works to lock it -

https://www.keychron.com/pages/k2-user-manual

https://keychronsupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052...

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by jonnycomputer »

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…

>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 like my logitech mouse, but for the desktop I built, I had to buy and extension USB cable to keep the dongle far enough away from the machine to get the mouse to work without glitching.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by samplatt »

gambiting wrote: post #96
II2II wrote: post #75

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I cannot speak for their recent keyswitches, but I bought a Logitech mechanical keyboard a few years back and the switches started failing after a couple of years. Being able to replace keyswitches kept the thing running for a few months longer. Eventually I gave up and replaced the entire keyboard since it became clear this was a design issue rather than a manufacturer defect. Still, the ability to replace a broken…

I'm on my 5th Corsair keyboard with Cherry switches - they eventually always start double clicking, Corsair replaces the keyboard under warranty, rinse and repeat. It's awful from electronics waste point of view, but I just don't see those as very reliable products.

Curious. I'm on my 1st Corsair with Cherry switches. Bought it second-hand in as-new condition from a mate about 5 years ago, gave it its second clean last night, removed 1.5kg of cat fur, and it's as-new again.

It's an absolute tank and the ONLY thing I'd give it up for is a mint-condition Model M.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by ganoushoreilly »

jasoneckert wrote: post #497

I just ordered the MX Mechanical Mini after reading this post. My purchase has nothing to do with the merits or limitations of the keyboard whatsoever. Like many others I work with (in software development), I'm just addicted to buying new keyboards. I do not understand why I do this, but my guitarist friends have the same problem with buying guitars.

I would say keyboards are cheaper but ... i've seen $1k+ keyboards with people having display cases for dozens of them.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by rez9x »

I have spent well over $1000 on mechanical keyboards over the last decade, which isn't much compared to some real hobbyists, but I feel I've got enough experience to have an opinion on things.

Earlier this year I realized I like low profile, scissor switch keyboards better than expensive mechanical keyboards. I type faster on them and find them much more comfortable. I don't know what's wrong with me. I do know that I can't find a good low profile keyboard anywhere, because everyone is just making mechanical now.

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Post by awslattery »

jonathantf2 wrote: post #500
twblalock wrote: post #453

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I've never seen a "gaming" headset that is any good. You will always be better off buying headsets from companies that focus on headsets and headphones, rather than from companies that see headsets as a cheap filler item to sell to people who bought their mice and keyboards and want the blinky lights to sync up.

My SteelSeries Arctis 7 headset is awesome. Battery lasts all day, sound quality isnt terrible, no lights other than the microphone mute. USB interface, it presents a "game" and "voice" output to the system and you can control the volume for each with a wheel on the headset.

Same experience here for the last 4 years. Hardware mute with the on-boom LED has been extremely useful.

I will be very sad the day my Arctis 7 dies, as I've learn from friends that the newer iteration has a different wireless receiver which, anecdotally, seems to be far less powerful in terms of range.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by dirtyid »

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…

Matches my other Logitech peripherals. Sadly that's major reason. And dongle + bluetooth = easy switching between multiple systems.
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