Mac Laptop With Mechanical Keyboard

My job has me working from home, and in 6 different offices, some days I can't guarantee which location I'll be the following day. I finally was fed up with just dealing with whatever dusty, used mouse & keyboard might be available in whatever office I was in and bit the bullet to get a good set I could take with me anywhere for consistency. (I did buy a separate rigid clamshell case for the keyboard & mouse to keep from damaging them in my backpack) I've enjoyed using mechanical keyboards for years, from an IBM mechanical keyboard in the late 80s-90s, and a few with Cherry MX Blue switches for my PC since 2010. I hate standard laptop keys and membrane keyboards. The MX Mechanical is a joy to type on and the shortcut keys are a welcome addition (dedicated calculator app button especially). The MX Master 3S is extremely comfortable to use, and the horizontal scroll wheel is convenient since I'm in excel & Google spreadsheets for most of the day. The fact that these are both wireless and share the same USB receiver has made my setup/packup less stressful, no longer fumbling with wires and multiple usb plugs. The USB receiver stays in my laptop and I just flick the on/off switch for the Keyboard and Mouse at the start/end of my work day.

I am a brand new Mac user... and so far I am enjoying the experience.  The Mac OS is so easy to use it probably only requires 1 brain cell to operate it. This is a refreshing experience and so far I have not had any compatibility issues with any of my existing hardware such as printers, docking stations and webcams. All my former PC accessories work fine with this Mac. Transitioning from PC to MAC was not as difficult as I anticipated. The only thing I don't like about this Mac is that the screen does not lay flat. This was kind of annoying since I tend to use a laptop tripod with an external keyboard when I travel. I may need to purchase another laptop riser so that I can see the screen at eye level when I am away from home. The laptop is obviously exceptionally well built. 14 inches seems to be the perfect screen size for me... not too big and not too small. The screen brightness is very good though not perfect and I do enjoy the colors and the mini- led tech. Learning to use finder vs windows explorer was easy. The only thing I am struggling with at the moment is learning the OS keyboard shortcuts. I found a list of them but memorizing them will take some time. I have noticed that this Mac manages the battery power exceptionally well. I can survive for 3 days without needing to charge. I use the laptop for home office, web browsing, e-mail and photo editing mostly. I anticipate that this laptop will last many years to come.

It gives you the nice, clean feeling of a mechanical keyboard, but it's silent!!

Great entry level mechanical keyboard

My work (Windows) laptop is typically docked and connected to two 22" monitors, one VGA connection and one DVI connection. I have a Mac Mini as well, using the DVI input on second monitor (with HDMI to DVI converter). Was previously using wireless mouse and USB mechanical keyboard for the laptop, and a wireless keyboard/mouse for the Mac, switching inputs via the monitor menu. Too much clutter. Finally bought the KVM switch; should have done it years ago. Now I have just the wireless mouse, USB mechanical keyboard, and an easy push-button swap between Mac and work laptop. My only minor complaint is the 3-second lag when switching. First world problems. Graphics are fine for me, but I'm not pushing anything graphics-intensive on either machine. Overall, a wonderful addition to the home office to reduce clutter and make toggling between work and wasting time during work hours much easier.

This keyboard is GREAT!! It is extremely versatile, I use it to bounce between my laptop, mac studio, and windows gaming PC. All you have to do is click the profile button assigned to each device and it immediately switches. I love the keyboard overall, if you prefer a less mechanical feel this has a nice soft feel, I'm assuming it has membrane switches as a result. If you need a keyboard to use with multiple devices, this is a great option!

I have used multiple keyboard for this and other iPads. This is by far the best and helps close the gap between the iPad and my Mac laptop, given the touchpad functionality.

I have this connected to a mac laptop. I connected a keyboard and mouse, web cam, and monitor. I was not able to connect the power supply (I connected it directly into the laptop). The SD card reader also works well.

I like this keyboard very much. The keys look like laptop keys but they have a nice feel. Style of the keyboard matches my Mac. The keyboard was packed diagonally in a box and arrived with the ends slightly bent. Not bad enough to return, but I wish B & H had packed it more carefully.

Great mechanical keyboard. Love the preset lighting options.