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I like the idea of being able to switch between devices easily. The keyboard looks great, but I cannot seem to find a mouse that supports this which will work well for those of us who are left-handed.
 
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How customizable are these keyboards? One of my major issues is trying to map fn to command on a MBP. Can logitech do that through software with the click of a buttom?
 
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Might have to check out that mouse. The Apple Magic Mouse is just killing me from an ergonomic standpoint i.e. holding the low height thing between your thumb and 3 fingers while constantly keeping your pointer finger hovering above the surface (always mindful about accidentally brushing it against the surface). There's absolutely nothing about holding that mouse that's relaxing on your wrist. At least it's not shaped like a hockey puck...
 
I just bought an MX Master 3 for my new Mac Mini. Is this new mouse the same exact thing? I do like the new keyboard. I'm not a fan of the current magic keyboard I have, although I love having it with my magic trackpad connected together.
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Might have to check out that mouse. The Apple Magic Mouse is just killing me from an ergonomic standpoint i.e. holding the low height thing between your thumb and 3 fingers while constantly keeping your pointer finger hovering above the surface (always mindful about accidentally brushing it against the surface). There's absolutely nothing about holding that mouse that's relaxing on your wrist. At least it's not shaped like a hockey puck...
Yep, I have an Apple magic mouse and the ergonomics are horrendous. Unusable. I just bought the MX Master 3 and it's incredible.
 
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The regular MX mice never worked for me on Mac. Seeing this is an instant purchase. I just hope the compatibility is much better since it's Mac specific.
 
I guess this explains why Apple has not yet shipped their Magic Keyboard with backlighting. They would consider this a poor user experience for the battery to die so quickly (as opposed to the months it lasts now).

All I want is the same Magic Keyboard I have now, but backlit.

I got this and I love it
 
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Will this still require the „logitech options“ software to enable smooth scrolling? This has been killing the MX master 1 for me because it needs root access and updates outside of the App Store. It’s very hacky and fills your computer with old updates. It’s also scary. I want a mouse with a mouse wheel that has smooth scrolling that works out of the box!
 
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At least for the original MX Keys the backlight comes on when your fingers are over the keyboard. Which really helps with battery life. Here is a 30 second demo.

Thing is Logitech have never quite got this right. The proximity sensor is cool, but the keyboard doesn’t remember the brightness setting and instead has some sort of auto brightness function that keeps resetting it to max. As a result it’s almost useless to have the backlighting because it drains the battery so fast.
 
I don’t get the circular keys. Yeah, it looks cute and perfect for teenage bloggers, but maybe not so much for professionals who need accuracy.
I use one of the older versions and really like it. It's small enough to carry around and easy to type on; especially compared to my iPad's on screen keyboard.
 
Thing is Logitech have never quite got this right. The proximity sensor is cool, but the keyboard doesn’t remember the brightness setting and instead has some sort of auto brightness function that keeps resetting it to max. As a result it’s almost useless to have the backlighting because it drains the battery so fast.

I hate those auto lights.
If I can't control that manually I'm never buying it.
I have the logi for iPad and this annoys the hell out of me for some reason.
 
Thing is Logitech have never quite got this right. The proximity sensor is cool, but the keyboard doesn’t remember the brightness setting and instead has some sort of auto brightness function that keeps resetting it to max. As a result it’s almost useless to have the backlighting because it drains the battery so fast.

I am going to disagree with you. I use it at the most dim setting, but not off, and it never changes.
 
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I’m confused... This products already exist for a long time, right?
I mean I knew all this keyboards and mouse for at least a year. What’s new? A software update?

That’s what I thought. These have been around since last year. What’s new?
 
Logitech MX Master Keyboard and Mouse are very comfortable. The current versions can already be used with the Mac with Command Button etc, so why the specific Mac versions?
 
That’s what I thought. These have been around since last year. What’s new?
From the article:
Logitech today announced a new mouse and keyboard built for Macs, called the Logitech MX Master 3 and Logitech MX Keys for Mac. These new accessories are updates that have been optimized specifically for Apple's MacBook and iMac computers.
I think the versions you're referencing were the PC version that could be used with a Mac/iPad.
 
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+1 for these!

I use the original MX Keys and the MX Master 2 and share them between my MBP, iPP and a PC, they work flawlessly.
 
K380 is new colors only: rose and off-white. Black and blue have been around for a while but it looks like blue is discontinued. I have 2 blue and have given several K380s as gifts. They’re great keyboards.

It’s weird there are no matching M535—they are still black and blue.
 
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I have the old MX Keys keyboard and it works REALLY well with both Windows and Mac computers.

I've found that Logitech's Bluetooth Mice lag badly in Windows and Mac OS tho. (MX Anywhere 2s and MX Vertical). I'm using a vertical with my MacBook right now and it's not pleasant to use because of the lag.

The MX Keys keyboard has been very good (bluetooth wise).
 
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I have the old MX Keys keyboard and it works REALLY well with both Windows and Mac computers.

I've found that Logitech's Bluetooth Mice lag badly in Windows and Mac OS tho. (MX Anywhere 2s and MX Vertical). I'm using a vertical with my MacBook right now and it's not pleasant to use because of the lag.

The MX Keys keyboard has been very good (bluetooth wise).
Same here - I love Logitech mice & came to Mac having used them for many years on a PC. However, the lag is dreadful & makes it a little unpleasant to use. I still like it better than the magic mouse, though.
 
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