The third factor, however, is the deal breaker. The Logitech is almost a perfect color match, which those who take pride in their offices or prize design and appearance will appreciate. The Apple keyboards are closer to black, while MacBook Pros are lighter and grayer, making them appear mismatched. Need another reason? If you’re among those who carefully curate their workspaces, Apple’s Space Gray Magic Keyboard, for which you pay the additional $20 surcharge, doesn’t match Space Gray MacBook Pros.
SEE: Top 10 iPad tips (free PDF) (TechRepublic) The Logitech alternative costs just $99.99. Apple’s silver model is $129, and the price jumps to $149 for the Space Gray version.
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So, why do you even need the Logitech?įor one, the MX Keys for Mac is cheaper. Battery life, too, is excellent, and the Magic Keyboard connects easily to Macs. Apple’s flat, square keys respond firmly and accurately when pressed. Let’s get one item out of the way: The standard Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad is close to perfect. Let’s start with the MX Keys for Mac keyboard ( Figure A).įigure A The Logitech MX Keys for Mac keyboard boasts wireless Bluetooth connectivity, backlit keys, and excellent battery life. Logitech’s Bluetooth peripherals for Macs tandem delivers on all fronts. You shouldn’t have to fret over short battery lives, and you assuredly should no longer be messing with wired cable connections for keyboards and mice. Compatibility issues should prove ancient history. SEE: IT hardware procurement policy (TechRepublic Premium)Įvery time your fingers strike a key or your hand embraces the curves and buttons of a mouse, you should feel tactile confidence and comfort. And don’t let any fancy financial types tell you computer components aren’t investments: These accessories take your investment and grow the initial outlay into greater profit and value via the labor you complete wielding these devices. Considering the thousands of hours a year spent typing, scrolling, and clicking, I’ve never encountered trouble justifying such investments. I learned long ago the importance of higher quality peripherals. Just as is probably true for you, I spend the better part of each weekday using a keyboard and mouse.
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Working with PDFs is a breeze with PDF Converter Proġ0 companies that are committed to advancing the careers of Black employees Like grilled cheese and tomato soup, Logitech’s MX Keys Mac keyboard and MX Master 3 mouse are a particularly good combination. This mouse and keyboard by Logitech could be a game-changer for Mac users. Mac users: Check out this keyboard and mouse in Logitech’s Master Seriesįind out why Erik Eckel calls Logitech's MX Keys and MX Master 3 an ideal companion pair for Mac users.