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  • Logitech has released the MX Keypad, a developer-focused keypad derived from its MX Creative Console, and something that triggers a distinct sense of déjà vu.
  • Logitech took the keypad from its MX Creative Console product and made something similar to Stack Overflow's joke-that-became-a-thing, though more extensible.
  • Out of the box, it all looks a bit bland – there are monochrome images on the keys for playback, volume, screenshot taking, and even something to bring up an emoji panel when attached to a Windows device.
  • According to Logitech, the device is a "Multi-App AI Control Center for Developers" and was developed in conjunction with keyboard jockeys.
  • The MX Keypad represents some repurposing by Logitech.

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Logitech has released the MX Keypad, a developer-focused keypad derived from its MX Creative Console, and something that triggers a distinct sense of déjà vu.

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Logitech took the keypad from its MX Creative Console product and made something similar to Stack Overflow's joke-that-became-a-thing, though more extensible.

At its heart, the MX Keypad is a set of nine keys that can trigger commands. Out of the box, it all looks a bit bland – there are monochrome images on the keys for playback, volume, screenshot taking, and even something to bring up an emoji panel when attached to a Windows device.

Things get a good deal more colorful and interesting when the device is connected to the Logi Options+ application. Then the device moves from being a curiosity to something that threatens to be indispensable, depending on your workflow. The MX Keypad will show a bunch of commonly used commands, or you can customize it to suit your workflow.

According to Logitech, the device is a "Multi-App AI Control Center for Developers" and was developed in conjunction with keyboard jockeys.

We found the Logi Options+ software a little unintuitive and recommend some perseverance to get the best out of it, along with a little caution, since the built-in designer can create some wince-inducing designs.

The MX Keypad represents some repurposing by Logitech. The touch panel, with its customizable keys, is a much more practical proposition; by selling it on its own, Logitech has cut the price to £89.99.

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