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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by Findecanor »

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.

They are most likely "Kailh Choc V2". They are clones of "Cherry MX Low Profile" on the outside but not interchangeable due to a different pinout.

Some tech news sites have claimed that Kailh makes these. Kailh manufactures also the "Logitech GL" (Kailh Choc) and "Logitech GX" (Kailh's Cherry MX-clone). Cherry MXLP is not available in other than linear, and TTC's proper clone is not available in tactile.

https://www.kailhswitch.com/mechanical-keyboard-switches/key...>

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by qorrect »

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…

buy-and-use-it-till-you-lose-the-dongle

I've lost every dongle I've ever had ... never again.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by corrral »

irmis wrote: post #473
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…

Have K3, besides accidental backlight change, no issues at all. Small comfortable, multidevice support (always connected to my pc via cable, simple switch to BT connection to work Macbook). Also not tried my self, but it looks like there is possible to reprogram backlight patterns with their software: https://www.keychron.com/pages/how-to-program-the-backlight-...

Great, since it might be possible, now I'm going to have to look into finding a way to program my keyboard to fix the backlight thing. And here I was trying not to have to tinker with my keyboard :-)

(seriously, though, thanks for the tip)

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by StillBored »

I don't understand why none of the big players have released an ergonomic mechanical keyboard. I've got a stash of MS natural keyboards I picked up on a closeout a couple years ago, and they are the ones I scatter around my home/office. But while the layout/ergonomics are decent they are like typing on a sponge.

A year or two ago, I found cloudnine, which is almost exactly what I was looking for in an ergonomic keyboard (actually split) and as a bonus it uses cherry switches. It also has programmable macro keys, and a backlight, two features I don't tend to need/notice but probably attracts some users.

I can't say its perfect, I was getting stuck modifier keys with one of the older firmware revisions, and the desktop app, allows some level of key layout changes, macro programming, and color selection. But in all cases its apparently developer cycle limited, because some obvious features are poorly thought out or missing (aka why can i change individual key colors but not the big knob color, or reprogram its functionality from the app instead having to use the function key modifier shortcuts to change its behavior).

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by tekknik »

wasyl wrote: post #294
tekknik wrote: post #275

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> From the looks of the side profile, this is using low profile mechanical switches, which seem uncommon or at the very least not popular in the mech keyboard community. Where are you getting this from? I can count at least 3 people I know using low profiles. Without doing a poll. Some people want that laptop feel in a desktop board.

Have those people built the keyboard themselves, though? I've been periodically checking the more popular/accessible low-profile keyboards and other than Keychron and Logitech it was difficult to find something available in Europe. Low-profile switches definitely exist, but keyboards are pretty rare. If you add requirements like USB-C and bluetooth, there's really not much choice left (or is there? I'd love to be pro…

Choice does not equal demand. Low profile switches are relatively new. And no, there are a few brands that build them. I would not build a board myself.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by tekknik »

dotancohen wrote: post #525
tekknik wrote: post #265

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Reds + orings, or brown + orings. A lot of the sound comes from someone bottoming out the keys.

I seriously discourage the use of orings. Rather, new users should practice _not_ bottoming out, which is why I recommend Browns for new users.

What’s the reasoning against o-rings?

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by Melatonic »

bayindirh wrote: post #429
Melatonic wrote: post #422

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There are tons of boards like that out there for far less money

Will it be so well rounded like the ones which are comparable in price with the MX (e.g. Das, Leopold, etc.), so I can buy one and use without any tweaking? Or will they be supported by a warranty so well that they'll just send me a replacement without shipping anything back? Remember, I've said I have no time. I want to plug and forget the device.

Yes. Literally tons of them. The only difference is that you might not be able to pick it up at Best Buy.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by sharno »

I really love Logitech's K380 keyboard.

It's the perfect one for me: shallow travel, silent, nice space between keys, no numpad, cheap and very light with a bonus of connecting to multiple devices.

PS. It's non mechanical

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