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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by Macha »

gmmeyer wrote: post #289
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…

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.

Caveat: I broke the keycap on my = key within 6 months (my fault, it caught on my laptop when packing in a bag), and there's no market for single/small quantity keycap replacements (even blank) unlike keyboards using more standard Cherry switches so I'm just using the exposed switch.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by [deleted] »

saiya-jin wrote: post #258
LoLFactor wrote: post #236

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I've used Logitech peripherals all my life and I stand by them. Specific to the keyboard, here's my experience of switching over to mechanical. I asked around, and people did recommend building my own, which I was cool with, but my needs were pretty specific and informed by my old keyboard (that I had used for 10+ years and had gotten accustomed to). I wanted a very specific layout: US International, the ISO variant…

Holy effin' moly I am not alone... square Enter, no stupid shift slashes placement. It took me forever to find something (actually didn't - Roccat I have have this idiotic tiny Enter, but good volume control knob which is super useful too), and I don't even want bluetooth since I never move it around. Logitech G915 looks great if it just used the cable, it seems to have volume knob/roller too. Too bad there isn't wir…

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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by neogodless »

lvl102 wrote: post #214

Buy 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.

You didn't say why Topre is good, or how the Cherry-style switches are flawed. I'm not sure what my takeaway is, other than what you individually like.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by panda88888 »

sound1 wrote: post #175
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…

I ordered Nuphy Air 75 [1] and am waiting for the delivery. It is a low profile 75% board with 2.4GHz connection plus 3 bluetooth connections and has 3 switch options, all Gateron low profile. Has good online reviews, and for a custom mech board it isn't too expensive either. (Disclaimer: Not associated with them in any other way) [1] https://nuphy.com/products/air75

Can the fn key be remapped to alt/opt? I like the layout but I use the right opt key more than the fn key.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by 45ure »

darzu wrote: post #195
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…

Last I checked, there were no mechanical keyboard using dongles. Way better than bluetooth.

I have a CIY Tester68 which comes with a 2.4GHz receiver, and also features Bluetooth 5.0. The hot-swappable board (no switches and keycaps) cost under $15 and powered by 2 x AAA.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by Pet_Ant »

bayindirh wrote: post #116
Pet_Ant wrote: post #109

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I think that they don’t need to know or research or ask about other brands is the point. It’s like you know that Monster Cables will be sufficient. That said why would such a person want a mechanical keyboard but not want to out in the effort to learn about them? I’m guessing it’s for dabblers or people who’ve heard of mechanical keyboards and it’s more an impulse buy than an investment. (I’ve tuned my own springs by…

In my case, for the G710+ case especially, I did my research, understood what I want, did additional research and pulled the trigger. Being happy with what I've ended with, I didn't dive deeper into that rabbit hole, because I have more important things to do than tweaking keyboards. I'm like that. Do my research, pull the trigger once, consider the problem solved and move on. Having many hats and ambitions limits on…

You are not the target market. There are not enough people like you to justify a product. If you like the keyboard great, but who is their target? People who have heard of “mechanical = good” and know the Logitech brand. It’s just a weird niche compared to many more people who come into mechanical keyboards from the hobbyist tinkerer side of things.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by swah »

I have two mechanicals standing there, and love the tactility and all - but with a low profile like Mx Keys (or K380) I can "rest" my hand on the place it likes to stay since 1995 or something (ready for the Alt-Tabbing and the CapsLock + C/V), without bending my wrist that much...

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by Macha »

dsr_ wrote: post #87

Can someone explain to me the attraction of wireless keyboards? I get wireless mice: they're much easier to reposition - but my keyboard stays in one place all the time. Do other people move their keyboards repeatedly?

I have my keyboard connected to two computers from working from home. I have my work Mac running connected to my primary monitor and my personal computer connected to my secondary monitor because I've ran out of usb ports on my Mac. The wireless dongle + Bluetooth feature lets me have the keyboard connected to both without needing a KVM setup.

The laptop also moves, and I take the wireless keyboard with me when in the office. That way I can use a real keyboard in both locations - my employer does provide the wired Apple keyboards in office, but I'm not a fan.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by 8n4vidtmkvmk »

ProtoMathics wrote: post #115
ktross wrote: post #97

Logitech is no longer the great company it used to be, so I have decided to no longer purchase their products. I purchased a G Pro X Wireless Headset less than 2 years ago, and I'm already on my second warrranty replacement (3 total headsets.) Multiple parts on it seem designed to fail, and all of mine have failed in the same way. They use laughably small screws to connect the band to the arms that hold the earcups a…

JBL bluetooth headphones have "firmware feature" which lowers volume of left earpiece slowly over time. Happened on multiple different products, bought by schoolmates of mine and also on 3 different units of one product for me. Pioneer SE-M531, M521 .... have similar problem with screws as you state. logitech - i absolutely LOVE MX series of products they are innovative and provide absolutelly best functionality, key…

long travel, slow? this keyboard looks low profile. probably don't have to press the keys as far. and the amount of force required to activate the key is less than non mechanical iirc. they usually tell you how many grams of force are needed

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by moondev »

bayindirh wrote: post #83
falcolas wrote: post #72

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They’re listing proprietary switches on the linked page: “Graphite MX Mechanical” Perhaps they’re rebranded generics, can’t say.

Logitech is building their own switches for at least a couple generations now. I don't think they would be "rebranded generics". I'll be waiting for the reviews, though.

https://www.reviewgeek.com/118706/logitech-mx-mechanical-min...

they look like https://kono.store/products/kailh-choc-mx-switches with standard cherry stems so you can use any keycaps

https://www.reviewgeek.com/p/uploads/2022/05/90799f4d.jpg

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