Review here, if you're interested: https://bigtechquestion.com/2022/05/24/review/logitech-mx-me...
Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#132What I don't like about the MX keyboards is that they don't have an IBM compatibility mode. For example, the pause key is Start+Fn+B. So the familiar break combination in Visual Studio CTRL+Pause is CTRL+Start+Fn+B. The Fn key is on the left, so it requires two-handed operation. Some key combinations can not be reached at all, not even as a macro. The macro facility (progammable key) is near useless anyway.
While this is a workaround rather a solution, I use sharpkeys (https://www.randyrants.com/category/sharpkeys/) to reprogram keys I don't use as much.
Eg caps lock -> delete, num lock and scroll lock -> volume down/up, paragraph key -> play/pause (I'm on SE layout). Works very well for me.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#133I suppose the only thing that makes this a better proposition is Logitechs Flow software, which allows you to use the same keyboard/mouse across multiple devices on your network, without having to manually switch. Otherwise, keychron's low-profile keyboards are a better value.
> Logitechs Flow software How does it compare to Synergy or Mouse without borders? https://symless.com/synergy https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/garage/wall-of-fame/mouse-wi...
there is subtle difference in situation you both describing, but that subtle difference can be HUGE thing.
MX series can be connected to multiple devices, most bluetooth accessories cant, still in BT5 world, but thats how it is.
so. even if software is absolutely same, you get better experience with MX keyboards.. because you dont have to pair it everytime you take your keyboard to work etc. which most keyboards fail to do. which is ridiculous. also with mx keyboard you can use it on your ipad, pc,.... and there is button or key shortcut(depends on model) which helps you to switch to that other device.
so you can have ipad + desktop in front of you and when you are writing on pc and your ipad email notification goes on, you just press keyboard shorcut and you can start typing on your ipad.
sorry for this convoluted explanation, but in real use it removes so many annoyances that it is worth mentioning.
mx series of products is best product line from all manufacturers of this kind of accessory combined and i can tell you i had a looooot of wireless keyboards in my life. i use ipad more that 10 years and had almost always keyboard connected. first ipad was trash as..
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#134This 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…
Eh, I really like the Logitech wireless dongle. So much more reliable than Bluetooth and it works on the bios screen as well. Never really cared about swapping switches much and I want my keyboard to be wireless. I’d consider buying this if I didn’t already own the regular mx keys.
I’ve found Bluetooth to be much more reliable in the presence of obstructions and interference. Learned this the hard way when I tried to put a computer behind my TV.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#135Compare with: https://www.keychron.com/collections/low-profile-keyboard-co...
do you have any low KEY TRAVEL silen keyboards ? waht i absolutelly hate about "mechanical" keyboards is that unnecessary long key travel which makes typing slower. and that constatn freaking noise is cancer.
Wooting has been developing optical switches for which you can adjust the key travel distance. Unfortunately they are notoriously bad at keeping their promised release dates, so I run out of patience and went with an keychron and equipped it with yellow switches.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#136I will never go back to fixed unsplit keyboard again. I much prefer split ergo keyboards, eg https://gaming.kinesis-ergo.com/edge/ or its non gaming version
That looks like my dream keyboard - except it isn't available with an ISO layout :(
What you're looking for is almost definitely deeper down the rabbit hole[1]. The problem will be getting it.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#137Earlier quoted context omitted.
> Logitechs Flow software How does it compare to Synergy or Mouse without borders? https://symless.com/synergy https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/garage/wall-of-fame/mouse-wi...
there is subtle difference in situation you both describing, but that subtle difference can be HUGE thing. MX series can be connected to multiple devices, most bluetooth accessories cant, still in BT5 world, but thats how it is. so. even if software is absolutely same, you get better experience with MX keyboards.. because you dont have to pair it everytime you take your keyboard to work etc. which most keyboards fail…
and this switching works even if you do not use ANY software.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#138I am not a gamer. The price gouging on things gamers enjoy is irritating. It happened with headphones, mice, and now keyboards. As “gamers” and particularly streamers grew as a market category, the prices for goods associated with them went insane. Even considering inflation, $150 for a Logitech keyboard is just nuts, even if it is mechanical.
> Even considering inflation, $150 for a Logitech keyboard is insane, even if it is mechanical.
I don't think you have been looking at Logitech keyboards for a while. Logitech Craft, which is a few years old retails at $169. MX Keys (which this is presumably the mechanical version of) costs $119
I don't think the MX or the Craft series are aimed at gamers, but at office workers / typists.
Logitech Gaming Keyboards, such as G413 TKL is $69 and the Pro K/DA, which is a collaboration with the League of Legends Band/mascots is $129
$150 for a logitech keyboard is in no way high for the brand, or an attempt at taking advantage of gamers.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#139Avoid installing their Logi Options software. It installs as root on OSX and is a nightmare to uninstall.
In my experience their software in general is terrible. For a while I had the Logitech G Hub software installed for configuring a G604 Lightspeed mouse, and it would randomly start eating 100% of a core for indefinite periods while sitting in the background for no apparent reason. Saw this behavior under both macOS and Windows.
Their hardware is decent but they gotta ditch the crappy lowest bidder offshore contractor software. It’s garbage.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#140Earlier quoted context omitted.
The fact that it IS a dongle is the major disadvantage. Most laptops have only one or two USB-B slots and many are moving towards USB-C for everything. Most also have very functional bluetooth built in. It's just not worth a minor improvement in connection quality (which is debatable, reading these comments) to lose the only slot I have in a laptop. I have to unplug my external keyboard in order to use my headset if…
I have a MX Keys and it works with the dongle and bluetooth, your choice. I have both the mouse and the MX Keys using the dongle connected to my display's USB hub so the mouse & keyboards are always there for the cmputer that gets connected to the USB-C cable. It's uncredibly convenient.
This is my exact reason for going Logitech keyboard and mouse. I have a work Mac and personal PC. With a thunderbolt dock I can use either one at my desk. I don’t have to fiddle with pairing anything, just plug in the computer and the keyboard and mouse show up. If I travel then I just pack my mouse and pair it with my laptop via Bluetooth while away.