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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by Shalomboy »

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…

Glad to hear the r/mk opinion on this. I've been a diehard for Logitech multi-device peripherals since I picked up a Triathlon mouse on sale in 2018 and I just got myself an MX Mini keyboard. For folks who frequently switch between devices it's a godsend. I was glad to see it in mechanical form, but I can't understand why they wouldn't do their due diligence on mechanical keyboard users and their needs.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by Tsiklon »

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…

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.

I don’t think that they’re targeting the same sort of user as the enthusiast board manufacturers do.

I mean the MX Keys is a popular product outside of mech keyboard circles, this may be positioned as an alternative for those users

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by bbarn »

Gigachad wrote: post #24
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…

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.

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'm not using a dock. This was enough to make me spend my own money to replace the logitech mouse I was issued at work.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by xgbi »

cosmiccatnap wrote: post #18

I'll be the one to say it. For the price point you can build a very good custom keyboard with low profile keys of your choice. This is a fact that Logitech, Corsair, and razer, hope you never bother to find out.

I'll be the one to ask for it: you saying that without any hint on where and how to procure this means that I can't take your message seriously.

Provide proof?

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by MivLives »

gigaflop wrote: post #6

They don't tell you what the actual switches are on the page, but they look like Cherry's low-profile switches, which will hopefully mean that the keycaps can be customized. Taller keycaps like SA or MT3 profile might not be great with such short travel, but GMK/OEM/Cherry profile would probably be comfortable.

Could also be choc v2s, which I say is more likely, because otherwise they'd plaster cherry logos somewhere on the page.

There's a bunch of compatibility problems with those. Cherry, GMK, and PBT MT3 all don't work according to a geekhack thread I see. Cherry's lp switch would probably have similar issues.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by neogodless »

ninjin wrote: post #25
kasperni wrote: post #8

Worth pointing out they also released the new MX Master 3S [1] today. [1] https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/05/logitech-mx-master-3...

Well, I sure hope it is better than the MX Master 3. For my hands the original – discontinued – MX Master is still the best fit and the MX Master 3 is too small. However, my supply of old MX Masters has started to break down on me at this point and I am growing increasingly worried what the replacement could be.

I'm with you. I loved the original, and tried to go straight to the MX Master 3, but it was too narrow. Ended up getting an MX Master 2S, and the size is comparable to the first, and I love it. This 3S keeps the narrower body shape of the 3, so it won't be an option for me.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by 0des »

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…

how dare you have simple yet unrefined tastes! how DARE YOU

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by professor_v »

treyfitty wrote: post #2

I 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.

Keychron has too high latency for me, I'm hoping this has a more acceptable input lag.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by metaphor »

> Compatibility: Logi Bolt USB Receiver[^11]

> [^11] Not compatible with Logitech Unifying USB Receiver technology

So you'll have to throw away your existing MX Anywhere 3 and repurchase this seemingly vaporware "for Business" variant[1] if you want a single transceiver for mouse+keyboard? Hmm...

[1] https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-anywhere-3-f...

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