As mentioned in the
Random Thoughs - Tech thread, I've recently been on a look out for a new wireless mechanical keyboard and a fitting mouse. A few days after that post, my search has failed to produce anything better than the initially envisioned Logitech G613 / G603 combo, so without further ado, I went and bought the things.
As was the intent, the wireless setup has helped clean up the desk considerably. Have been using the combo for about half a day now, first impressions are decent enough.
The keyboard:
- It's heeeeavy. Not a bad thing for desktop keyboard, no way it moves around without me wanting it to. Not recommended for couch "lap keyboard" usage though.
- Palm rest is non-removable. Not an issue for me, but some people dislike them a lot. Also adds to the "not for use on couch" factor.
- Switches are good. More comparable in feel to Cherry MX Browns that I used to have a while back than to the Blues of the Das Keyboard, but still decently tactile and not overly loud.
- The G-Keys are there. I don't really have a use for them, and annoyingly, it seems a couple years of a keyboard without them have cost a toll - I've hit them a couple times instead of Ctrl or Shift when moving hands to the keyboard initially
Should go away though, since I used G keyboards in the past with no such issues.
The mouse:
- It's a yet another iteration on the MX510/MX518 basic design, in wireless. Works well enough. No fancy stuff like adjustable weights I had in the G500/G500s, but it feels about right with the two AA batteries that it takes. Thumb buttons for "forward-back" are nice, and less likely to be pressed accidentally than on my old G500s.
All in all, for 145€, I'm happy so far. Will see if the near future shows any points to not like.