I know it says it is for Mac, but would it work on a PC? Is the labeling of a few keys the only difference?
It will work for sure, though the layout itself is different with a different firmware. It's not just different silkscreen key labels.
It's not a huge difference, but different enough to be annoying when you are switching between devices. If you are a Windows PC user or regularly switch between PC and Mac like me, I'd pay extra for the standard PC/Mac version. Tried both and small differences can go a long ways.
One positive for the Mac version is that they come with a USB Type C to C charging cable instead of C to A in the standard version.
It will work for sure, though the layout itself is different with a different firmware. It's not just different silkscreen key labels.
It's not a huge difference, but different enough to be annoying when you are switching between devices. If you are a Windows PC user or regularly switch between PC and Mac like me, I'd pay extra for the standard PC/Mac version. Tried both and small differences can go a long ways.
One positive for the Mac version is that they come with a USB Type C to C charging cable instead of C to A in the standard version.
Thanks for the info. You helped me save a few bucks by tossing in closet or going through the trouble of getting a refund. Guess I'll have to wait for the windows version. Actually typing this on the full size keyboard that was on sale for $107. Best Buy priced matched it. Was hoping to get smaller version for $75, thats a steal. Again, thanks for your input it was a great help.
Thanks for the info. You helped me save a few bucks by tossing in closet or going through the trouble of getting a refund. Guess I'll have to wait for the windows version. Actually typing this on the full size keyboard that was on sale for $107. Best Buy priced matched it. Was hoping to get smaller version for $75, thats a steal. Again, thanks for your input it was a great help.
Glad I was of help! Yeah, if you already have the full size version this will get annoying very quickly. Your fingers will tell you they're the same keyboard so your brain will have a harder time switching over. It really is a great price for a great keyboard but not worth the frustration.
Thanks for the info. You helped me save a few bucks by tossing in closet or going through the trouble of getting a refund. Guess I'll have to wait for the windows version. Actually typing this on the full size keyboard that was on sale for $107. Best Buy priced matched it. Was hoping to get smaller version for $75, thats a steal. Again, thanks for your input it was a great help.
I had the mac version and you cannot swap the command and alt in that model. The home end pgup and pgdn is also better in the windows version. I also noticed that the backlight sensor isn't working properly.
This is a decent bargain. As an alternative, Best Buy sometimes offers 20% off on any Logitech device with a trade-in. A lot of people have old Logitech devices in a drawer.
Non-deal comment.
I had one of these. It was nice but cramped, not much bigger than a laptop keyboard. The keys had a nice feel. Wish it had TouchID.
I ended up returning it and pulled a Kinesis Freestyle Pro out of the closet. The Freestyle was more spacious and has an on-board remap and macro capability.
Remember this does not work in "wired" mode, the usb cable is only for charging so it'll always run on wireless mode. For those of you gamers out there.
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It's not a huge difference, but different enough to be annoying when you are switching between devices. If you are a Windows PC user or regularly switch between PC and Mac like me, I'd pay extra for the standard PC/Mac version. Tried both and small differences can go a long ways.
One positive for the Mac version is that they come with a USB Type C to C charging cable instead of C to A in the standard version.
It's not a huge difference, but different enough to be annoying when you are switching between devices. If you are a Windows PC user or regularly switch between PC and Mac like me, I'd pay extra for the standard PC/Mac version. Tried both and small differences can go a long ways.
One positive for the Mac version is that they come with a USB Type C to C charging cable instead of C to A in the standard version.
Non-deal comment.
I had one of these. It was nice but cramped, not much bigger than a laptop keyboard. The keys had a nice feel. Wish it had TouchID.
I ended up returning it and pulled a Kinesis Freestyle Pro out of the closet. The Freestyle was more spacious and has an on-board remap and macro capability.
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Yes.. 3 devices