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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by klausa »

Am I the only one that likes the _idea_ of customizable keyboards, but just can't stand how the mechanical keyboarsd feel?

I wish the customization options and custom keycaps, etc. would trickle to down to the non-mechanical market.

I understand that's not where the money (probably) is, but I actively dislike the noise and physical feeling of mechanical keyboards, but would _love_ to be able to build and customize one.

I want a low-profile keys, scissor switches, but with cute colorways and in layout that doesn't make my wrists feel like they'll explode after 30 minutes.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by apocalyptic0n3 »

runamok wrote: post #141
arinlen wrote: post #53

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Me, or anybody who needs a no-fuss, one-shot, buy-and-use-it-till-it-dies type of consumer. You can get a cheaper no-fuss mechanical keyboard from reputable brands with respectable components for far less than this logitech keyboard is being sold. From the top of my mind, Akko keyboards are quite nice, and most of their products sell for $50 less. You'd need to be completely, utterly clueless to go to Logitech for…

I like this one that seems similar to the logitech "mini" one. https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k3-wireless-mecha... It's low profile, has replaceable switches, can use a cable or bluetooth, is a fair price and has worked really well.

Have they improved the keycaps on the K3 since launch? I had one at launch and ended up returning it because the keycaps were so poor. Very rough with lots of imperfections.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

#164

Post by christophilus »

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…

> Me, or anybody who needs a no-fuss, one-shot, buy-and-use-it-till-it-dies type of consumer.

I'm using a buy-and-use-it-till-it-dies mechanical keyboard that plugs into my USB port[0]. It doesn't need to be charged, won't die on me in the middle of typing, doesn't interfere with any of my Bluetooth / wireless spectrum. It's perfect for someone who's no-fuss.

[0] https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_det...

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by omni »

klausa wrote: post #161

Am I the only one that likes the _idea_ of customizable keyboards, but just can't stand how the mechanical keyboarsd feel? I wish the customization options and custom keycaps, etc. would trickle to down to the non-mechanical market. I understand that's not where the money (probably) is, but I actively dislike the noise and physical feeling of mechanical keyboards, but would _love_ to be able to build and customize on…

They make low-profile mechanicals that feel and sound much different than the full profile versions you're probably thinking of. I have one of these, it's quiet enough for work and feels great with the banana switches I threw in it: https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k3-wireless-mecha...

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by Damogran6 »

terramex wrote: post #28
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…

According to Verge it uses Kailh Choc V2 Low Profile Switches: https://kono.store/products/kailh-choc-mx-switches Also Logitech's propertiary dongle is not necessary, it can use Bluetooth. https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/24/23137797/logitech-mx-mast...

Bluetooth is great, and I use it on two of the three systems I hang my Logitech MX off of, but that dongle works to get the third into the BIOS, which I don't think Bluetooth will get you.

(and I have a mac keyboard stashed in the back of the closet for when I need to boot THAT into recovery mode)

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by endor5639 »

rubyist5eva wrote: post #157

numpad is a dealbreaker for me I never really realized how annoying it was to reach so far for my mouse until I got used to having a tenkeyless keyboard...now I won't use anything else. EDIT: nevermind, there is a tenkeyless version - i'm a dummy

This also comes in a tenkeyless mini variant

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by ChrisMarshallNY »

jwozn wrote: post #148
matwood wrote: post #125

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I also have a Keychron and it has been a one stop, buy and use until it dies kind of thing for me.

How long does it typically last until it does? What model do you have?

The K6 (small non-numpad).

I dunno. It works OK for me (and I use a cheap off-brand USB cable that works fine for me). I keep it plugged in, so I don't really care about wireless or Bluetooth.

Like I said, I am not really fanatical about keyboards. I wanted the RGB backlights, relatively tactile (but not super -I use red keys), and fairly small. I also wanted wired. This is wireless, but runs as wired.

It seems to be a common frame. I think I have seen almost identical port layouts in other brands.

I brought it about a year ago.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by newsclues »

bayindirh wrote: post #48
jamesbfb wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> which can work with any OS, incl. firmware updates. Keyboard that needs firmware updates? Yuck. It’s an input device. I’ll stick with my 12 year old WASD Code and Model M thank you very much. /end boomer

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.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by falcolas »

gigaflop wrote: post #159
falcolas wrote: post #69

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not according to that page. Under specs, they have several flavors of “ Graphite MX Mechanical” switches.

The page says nothing about which make/model switches are used. Tactile/clicky/linear can be said about any switch manufacturer's offerings.

On that page, under "Specs & Details", the explicit models and part numbers are listed.

    Graphite MX Mechanical Tactile Quiet: 920-010547
    Graphite MX Mechanical Linear: 920-010548
    Graphite MX Mechanical Clicky: 920-010549
    Graphite MX Mechanical Mini Tactile Quiet: 920-010550
    Graphite MX Mechanical Mini Linear: 920-010551
    Graphite MX Mechanical Mini Clicky: 920-010552
Logitech makes its own switches (or at least claims to), so this is what we have.
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