I am digging my new remote work setup but I still need to hunt down a wireless mouse/keyboard setup that is compatible with Mac and Windows. My current Logitech K350 setup has atrocious lag on a Mac which renders it almost unusable.
So I'm asking the incredible community here. What are your favorite or even just your current mouse and keyboard setup? Have you had to have a setup that went across platforms? Also looking for links to any recommendations!
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My current setup is an older model apple keyboard without the num pad and an older model magic mouse. Not super happy with this setup as I miss having a num pad and the mouse often drops its connection.
I think if I were to make a switch it would be to a Logitech MX master wireless mouse paired with a current generation apple magic keyboard.
Hi Ryan, I recently bought the Prime 13 from DasKeyboard with brown Cherry MX switches. I decided to go with the UK layout because some important keys for development (like []) are positioned better than in the DE layout, to which I'm used to. But the UK layout still has the 2-row return key that I prefer over the 1-row return key of the US layout. Now here's the thing:
The UK layout of the Prime 13 is buggy!
A special feature of the Prime 13 is the flipped position of the symbols for the shift key (e.g.: ;:?), which are on the bottom, while the normal symbols are on top (e.g.: ,./). It's actually not so weird as one might think, because the backlighting is on the top of each key, so the top symbol (normal) is brighter than the bottom symbol (shift). But they forgot to flip the symbols on the 6 UK keys that differ from the US layout. I asked the support of DasKeyboard about this issue and they confirmed, that it's not an individual problem, but all Prime 13 keyboards with UK layout are affected. Thus they cannot help me. Very disappointing.
Now I've got an incosistent keyboard.
I have the wireless Logitech MX master and absolutely love it. It's nice and comfortable, glides smoothly and I've never had issues with connect. I think the mouse wheel is honestly my favorite part of it with the ability to freewheel.
My keyboard presently is the Black Widow Chroma. I'm not too fond of the Razer software issues lately but the keyboard works great so I see no need to replace it, I'll likely switch brands when I do though (either Corsair or DasKeyboard). I couldn't survive without a num pad, and a mechanical keyboard is a must for me.
I am not too proud of my current mouse, however, I fell in love with my Das Keyboard Model S Professional Mechanical Keyboard when I bought it years ago. I am very tempted to get their newer models, but my current one is working well so it'd be hard to part with it.
Currently rocking a Logitech MX Master and KBC Poker II with anodized aluminum case.
I'm using a Tada 68 (aka Saber 68) and an Anker Vertical Mouse at work daily. I will say, the biggest issue I've found with non-Apple mice is that even the basic back and forward mouse buttons need software to map to the correct action. I'm using BetterTouchTool to remap the back and forward buttons but I think there are other applications that do the same too.
Reading the comments here and I clearly need to upgrade from stock lol
I've never head anything fancy either. What's wrong with us? :D
Haahaha this feels like that one thing you never knew you needed
I'm using the ErgoDox EZ (with blank keys, because I like to look like a badass) and the Logitech MX Master.
I'm curious about switching to a laser trakball or vertical mouse and would LOVE to upgrade to the latest ErgoDox EZ model so I can switch out switches to my heart's desire.
I've been using the Ducky One Two and the Logitech MX master at work for a year now. Love them both. Just stock Apple keyboard and mouse at home though - can't wait to swap these out.
Love the question!
I've gone through a lot of setups during the years (R.A.Ts, Logitechs for mouses, and Microsoft ergonomical keyboards I'm looking at you), but nowadays (although not wireless) this is my setup:
What you're seeing here are:
This is definitelly not as nearly as 'fancy' of a keyboard, but I can't see myself going back to 'normal' keyboards anymore. As for the 'mouse', I no longer need to leave my keyboard to 'go' fetch the mouse 🤯
If you want to hear me go on and on for how awesome TypeMatrix keyboard is, listen to these two podcast episodes:
Hope this helps 👍
That RollerMouse looks really really slick!
It's actually a v1.2, and I am looking to upgrade to the newest 3.0, but it will wait for the time be$ng :)
I'd love to try a roller mouse myself but they are really expensive.
Love my CODE keyboard. codekeyboards.com/
I am quite fascinated by the mechanical keyboard trend. I find them to be quite noisy, but maybe that's just because I haven't tried one out yet.
It depends on the switches a keyboard uses. Some are louder than others. And you can get some sound dampners for them as well that cuts the noise (at the expense of some key travel).
I'm using Fortitude60 and Magic Trackpad 2.
Fortitude60 is a self made keyboard. I made this keyboard with Soldering iron.
Key map could fully customized and keycap and key switches could customize too.
Wow, that is impressive. I don't think I'll be going down this path, but very cool none the less.
Thats so cool! Where can i get the PCB and other components to put together one myself?
I bought PCB and other electronic parts from
booth.pm/ja/items/1071554
yushakobo.jp/
Those are Japanese shops so it might be hard to get from them.
I have not used but there are other shops
massdrop.com
input.club
kbdfans.cn
For the key caps
pimpmykeyboard.com
Thank you man! I will reply with a picture when i put it together :)
On Windows, I’ve gone through Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard to Code Keyboard to Ducky Shine Five.
For MacBook, it’s the Apple Keyboard and trackpad.
For mice, I’ve used mostly standard mice, tried the ergonomic vertical mouse which was not bad, but went back to the standard mouse. I can’t stand a mouse with too many buttons as I keep clicking random buttons and random stuff starts happening, lol.