I have a K380 and M720. Both are nice and much cheaper than these new things and take regular batteries and they last a really long time. Backlight would be nice, but not with such a huge impact on battery life.
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Logitech Launches New Keyboard and Mouse Accessories for Macs
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Well luckily what I was talking about, the MX Master 3, isn’t a Keyboard..... It’s a mouse.
Just my experience but batteries tend to last significantly longer for whatever reason. Years versus months for any rechargeable. Sadly.
I am typing this on the Logitech K811 for Mac. It's bluetooth, backlit, can switch between 3 separate devices, and works flawlessly. Battery life isn't really all that, but it is rechargeable as well with a USB-A to mini USB cable that came with it. If I were going to upgrade, I would get the Matias wireless full size at $139.
Matias Wireless Aluminum Keyboard with Backlight
Wireless aluminum keyboard with backlight
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The new Mac versions don't come with the USB dongle thing anymore does it?
I just picked up a MX master 3 today and I had issues with a laggy BT connection. Works perfect with the dongle.
I ordered the MX keys older version also. I think it might be better for me because I will be using this for a Work PC laptop also.
It looks like a software-only thing, so it's similar to Synergy or Transport.
Yes, they say it works with the mouse and keyboard.
I used to use Synergy for a mac/PC combo on my desk a long time ago. I tried it again for my 2 macs. Works wonderfully! Why didn't I remember it before?
Oh, I have a trackpad/keyboard/mouse combo, and they all work on both macs with Synergy. Awesome.
You are correct. They simply copied the layout of the full-size Apple keyboard with the number pad. I’ve been using Macs for 15 years now, and I’ve never touched a full-size keyboard with the number pad. You are also correct that it’s moronic on the part of Apple have the Fn key in two different locations: on the bottom left for their laptop keyboard layout and the magic keyboard without the number pad, and above the arrow key on the magic keyboard with the number pad. This is especially true for a key that’s the second most often used key on the entire keyboard, since the right-delete function is only second to left-delete (aka backspace).
Am currently deciding between the MX Keys Mac and the Space Grey Full-size Magic Keyboard but I can’t try either due to our city being locked down due to COVID. For those of you who own and have tried both, how does the typing experience differ?
From memory the full-size Magic Keyboard felt quite solid and snappy even though the key travel was short. I’m currently using the older design smaller magic keyboard with 2 AA batteries and I don’t like theslightly mushy feeling keys. Both the old corded full-size Apple keyboard and new Magic one felt better by memory.
Thanks for your opinions!
From memory the full-size Magic Keyboard felt quite solid and snappy even though the key travel was short. I’m currently using the older design smaller magic keyboard with 2 AA batteries and I don’t like theslightly mushy feeling keys. Both the old corded full-size Apple keyboard and new Magic one felt better by memory.
Thanks for your opinions!
Same here, good experiences with keyboards and mice. iPad cases from Logitech were a crappy short lived time though and never caught up to the longevity I get from their desktop products.
For the same reason as Apple is selling Macs themselves. It’s an existing market with plenty more than a Pro segment.
I have now only Logitech-supplies with my Mac Pro 5.1 from 2012. I have Logitech Master MX 3 and Logitech Craft. None of them can be paired via Bluetooth, I have to use USB-dongles to get them to work. I have upgraded Bluetooth in the computer to 4.0, but still it doesn’t work. The original Apple Magic Keyboard can be paired without problems. I bought the Logitech-keyboard to get background light and many more features, but now it seems not so fun. I guess it would work with a new(er) computer, this one is ready for museum or recycling centre.