At the top left there is a link to Girls Who Code and it seems that logitech has gone with the hash tag #WomenWhoMaster. Weird choice considering "master branch" and "master bedroom" are now considered too offensive these days.
Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#282At the top left there is a link to Girls Who Code and it seems that logitech has gone with the hash tag #WomenWhoMaster. Weird choice considering "master branch" and "master bedroom" are now considered too offensive these days. https://www.logitech.com/en-us/mx/girls-who-code.html
Perhaps the marketing team at Logitech believes there is a difference between adopting a master/slave metaphor as opposed to referring to the concept of mastery in some ad copy.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#283This 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…
We are not the target audience for this product. They are trying to target Apple kind of market.
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#284Earlier quoted context omitted.
Logitech Unifying Receiver is basically rebranded, slightly-tweaked bluetooth from what I can tell. I've had a lot of them running in the same room together and not had a problem. I have a ridiculously priced Topre Realforce, but when friends and family ask for a recommendation or I'm helping them setup a machine I would definitely recommend something like this if they're up for spending a little more. Historically I…
The Logitech Unifying Receiver uses an nRF24LU1+. They use a Nordic Semiconductor proprietary protocol, "ShockBurst". https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Wireless/Nordic/nRF24LU1... https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/nRF24-series This chip was pretty popular for non-bluetooth keyboard/mouse dongles, not just Logitech.
I found this comparison between that protocol and BLE https://d.lij.uno/misc-nrf24-ble.html it looks like the radios are very similar and can with some limitations be used for both, but the protocols differ
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#285I 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, $150 for a Logitech keyboard is just nuts, even if it is mechanical.
Yeah, I just need something that will send the appropriate interrupt to the OS when I press a button.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#286Bizarre how a rechargeable keyboard without an intentionally user serviceable battery has a specs section titled "sustainability".
Political lip service is a key facet of modern marketing
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#287Earlier quoted context omitted.
No, you cannot convert an ANSI keyboard to an ISO layout. Which is a pity, as many nice keyboards are ANSI only.
> No, you cannot convert an ANSI keyboard to an ISO layout. A cursory search on Google returned plenty of search hits on how to convert keyboards between ANSI and ISO. Also, apparently there are ANSI+ISO keycap sets on the market. Anyway, I don't have a dog in the race. Anyone who is on the market for a 150$ 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.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#288Buy a Topre and be done with it. RealForce or HHKB. You can’t go wrong with either of those keyboards. I am also going to say something controversial: none of the Cherry-style switches are worth the hassle because they’re all flawed.
As a owner of an HHKB, I don't see what's so special about topre. It doesn't really feel better than other mechanical keyboards. After the initial excitement, it's just another keyboard. I wouldn't recommend it in 2022.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#289This 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…
I have the gaming version of this keyboard and it's great: https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-keyboards/g9...
It never drops off, it feels great to type on. The lighting and everything is configurable, and will even light up the hot keys you need for a specific game!
It's a great experience. I have no interest in a customizable keyboard, I just want one that works.
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#290Earlier quoted context omitted.
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 running a G710+ at home for five years at least (I bought when it was just discontinued for a steep discount), and written my Ph.D. on that, incl. the code and the manuscript, I can say that they're not bad. Nothing is broken, no led is burnt off or no key has faded. Being said that the G710+ uses CherryMX Browns which do not tend to die that easily.
I also have the 710 but with blue switches. My volume scroll wheel died in a year or two but it's also 8 years old now and apart from the volume wheel, it works just as well as the day I bought it. I just clean it twice a year.
Sturdy as heck for a keyboard that cost me 60 euros and I've used thousands of hours.