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Re:Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard by wnolens on Tuesday May 24, 2022 @10:45AM (#31492801)
> You'd need to be completely, utterly clueless to go to Logitech for a mechanical keyboard. The faintest of Google searches would lead you to established products which are both cheaper and better.

Not clueless, just not someone who would Google around for reviews or care to get the absolute best. They go to Best Buy. This is virtually every adult I know over age 40/50 outside of the industry. They'll roll up to Best Buy for a new keyboard, see this and think "cool! Some new type of thing!"

A household brand name like Logitech is significant. They've been making mice almost as long as I've had a computer. This is extremely important to anyone who's been around long enough to have ventured into trying alternatives and eventually come back to the big names for consistency, warranty, return-ability.

Re:Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard by epicide on Tuesday May 24, 2022 @03:56PM (#31496833)
> This is virtually every adult I know over age 40/50 outside of the industry.

Or even a lot of people in their 20s and 30s inside the [programming/IT?] industry.

Some people are fine spending 20% of the time to get 80% of the features and are willing to spend a bit more money to do so.

Re:Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard by wnolens on Tuesday May 24, 2022 @04:09PM (#31496975)
Yep, I'm in that bunch now. I used to be intense into research and DIY.

BUT now I've got more money than time.

So if it comes to my door in 2 days and/or can just be returned.. I don't flinch at $50- 100 premiums.