It's funny that Logitech would choose to use a audible warning beep for the Caps Lock key instead of just moving the damn thing out of the way! Prime keyboard real estate wasted on a key that people hit mostly by accident, so much so that it requires a warning beep. Madness!Since most people already remap Caps Lock to Control or Command anyway, the question is: does a remapped Caps Lock key still beep?
First, wireless is better because it looks cleaner. Why have two extra wires hanging around on your desk if you don't need them.Second...It's useful. Have you ever been in a conference room? I don't know if I've ever seen a keyboard with a 30 foot cable. It's pointless and also a pain in the a$$ to have a cord that long hanging around.Third...It's cool. I can use my keyboard up to 60 feet from my computer without loosing signal. Where might I use this? Maybe if I had a projector and I wanted to use that as a computer monitor. Start thinking outside of your little shoebox and ask yourself why things that we use today are wireless and what are their advantages. Things like:Cell Phones, cordless phones, remote controls, headphones, wireless access points, keyboards, and mice.
I set up all the media keys using ControllerMate except for the media key above the F1 (VoIP?) key as the app doesn't seem to recognize it. I used the "Extras" option in CM to map the remaining Search, Mail and Home buttons. I mapped the track scan and play keys using keyboard outputs to my Quicksilver triggers that I use to control iTunes.I mapped the zoom keys to the zoom keys in Safari. I mapped the percent zoom to Megazoomer (ctrl+enter). Not having the functionality of these keys isn't a big loss in my book. I think Quicksilver provides more fluid access to all of the apps that you can program into the keyboard. Here's a screenshot of how I mapped things in CM for what its worth.<a class="user" href="http://snipurl.com/186km">http://snipurl.com/186km</a>
I have no idea why ControllerMate successfully recognizes all the other keys other than the fn+F1. I took some cues regarding using Quicksilver commands for the media keys.
isdereksJan 21, 2007
Note that enabling media and sidebar buttons can be accomplished using ControllerMate.
antidentiteJan 22, 2007
agreed
Closed AccountJan 22, 2007
It's funny that Logitech would choose to use a audible warning beep for the Caps Lock key instead of just moving the damn thing out of the way! Prime keyboard real estate wasted on a key that people hit mostly by accident, so much so that it requires a warning beep. Madness!Since most people already remap Caps Lock to Control or Command anyway, the question is: does a remapped Caps Lock key still beep?
isdereksJan 22, 2007
Remapped and no beep.
Closed AccountJan 22, 2007
f**k stupid media keysti-powerbooknon-pro macbook keyboards all the way
howdareyouJan 22, 2007
dugg because he was listening to Sigur R?s, and the keyboard is sexy.
tbryant87Jan 22, 2007
First, wireless is better because it looks cleaner. Why have two extra wires hanging around on your desk if you don't need them.Second...It's useful. Have you ever been in a conference room? I don't know if I've ever seen a keyboard with a 30 foot cable. It's pointless and also a pain in the a$$ to have a cord that long hanging around.Third...It's cool. I can use my keyboard up to 60 feet from my computer without loosing signal. Where might I use this? Maybe if I had a projector and I wanted to use that as a computer monitor. Start thinking outside of your little shoebox and ask yourself why things that we use today are wireless and what are their advantages. Things like:Cell Phones, cordless phones, remote controls, headphones, wireless access points, keyboards, and mice.
ehamiltonJan 23, 2007
I set up all the media keys using ControllerMate except for the media key above the F1 (VoIP?) key as the app doesn't seem to recognize it. I used the "Extras" option in CM to map the remaining Search, Mail and Home buttons. I mapped the track scan and play keys using keyboard outputs to my Quicksilver triggers that I use to control iTunes.I mapped the zoom keys to the zoom keys in Safari. I mapped the percent zoom to Megazoomer (ctrl+enter). Not having the functionality of these keys isn't a big loss in my book. I think Quicksilver provides more fluid access to all of the apps that you can program into the keyboard. Here's a screenshot of how I mapped things in CM for what its worth.<a class="user" href="http://snipurl.com/186km">http://snipurl.com/186km</a>
isdereksJan 25, 2007
I have no idea why ControllerMate successfully recognizes all the other keys other than the fn+F1. I took some cues regarding using Quicksilver commands for the media keys.
mydaveAug 5, 2008
It's really nice, very nice keyboard.<a class="user" href="http://www.sooslic.com">http://www.sooslic.com</a><a class="user" href="http://www.procleaner.net">http://www.procleaner.net</a><a class="user" href="http://www.wmpowered.com">http://www.wmpowered.com</a>