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Gwakkle
post Jul 3 2006, 03:46 AM
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Well...

I fried my old Logitech Multimedia keyboard with an Orange Juice accident...

long story...

so after 2 weeks using a 10buk keyboard and unsuccesfully repairing my old keyboard... i decided to buy a new keyboard...

ive always been keen with logitech keyboards as they are good quality and feel good to type with (just dont spill OJ on them...)

The G15 does not let Logitech down at all...

aimed at gamers... its quite a decent keyboard considering both price and the fact it includes the LCD...

some key up points...

>> It has a numpad biggrin.gif (the main reason i didnt like the Wolfclaw gaming keyboards)
>> Keys Have back lights (with 3 light settings - low, high and off)
>> Feels great to type with...
>> Is USB and includes 2 USB plugs on the back of it... (one either side of the LCD which is obviously centred)
>> The 18 "Gaming" keys on the left side are real handy, along with having 3 "modes" you have the option for up to 54 custom programed keys
>> Software doesnt use too much system resources... if you have 1GIG+ ram you should notice no difference and i havnt noticed any difference with any of my games in regard to CPU usage... considering im running an Athlon64 3500... id say thats a nice effort...
>> The LCD IS PROGRAMMABLE... To a point...
>> Has little channels underneath for channeling of audio or mouse cables etc... (though they could be bigger)

some undecided points...

<> Its not a small keyboard... but considering the keys are full size... when compared to the wolfclaw's tiny keys... and considering it has an extra 54 keys... it is only about 2 inches wider then the standard keyboard... and maybe 1 inch deaper... but it is still rather large

some down points...

<< The 18 custom keys are take a while to get used to... people with excellent "micro" abilities should fear not... as they are all within easy reach of your left hand... but people who struggle to remember where AWDS are... may find it dificult to master the use of...
<< The Software has aparently has a "3rd Party Program" clause or something like that... so im not sure what the deal is with customising say what appears on the LCD screen...
<< The key backlights could be a tad brighter... they are still relatively easy to read... but im guessing that the light is produced by maybe 8 little blue lights... so some keys have less light then others... F5 through to F12 show this significantly

im sure i will think of many more ups and downs and in betweens... but overall i think the Ups outweigh the downs... it is surely a step ahead in regard to gaming keyboards...
i wouldnt say a must have for all gamers... but for a decent priced gaming keyboard that would suit 50% of gamers... i think its a great buy!

my rating would be a 8.5/10

please post your thoughts if you have this keyboard...
or if your thinking about buying one and havnt... WHY THE FUCK NOT ALREADY???

im planning on doing some hard mods to mine once i manage to get it open... like changing of light color (is blue atm)

there is already a website where a decent ammount of freeware mods for the LCD screen can be downloaded ... i havnt tested any yet... but am in the process of
(www.g15forums.com)

stay tuned for more reviews biggrin.gif

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*update
i attempted to open up my g15 today... after unplugging the lcd cable... undoing 20 screws... taking off all the keys... i still couldnt get through to the bottom... so i still dont know wat sort of leds are used and if i can replace them with other colored ones etc... sad.gif


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Gwakkle
post Jan 5 2007, 12:56 PM
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*nods

HELL YEAH


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post Jan 5 2007, 12:59 PM
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yes, it is
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post Jan 5 2007, 01:00 PM
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NO WIN
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post Jan 5 2007, 01:01 PM
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stfu,
logitech products can be shitty... but once they are workinfg properly.. they are teh awesomsz
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post Jan 5 2007, 01:03 PM
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might buy one for my new pc im unsure yet tho..
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post Jan 18 2007, 05:34 PM
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I have had one for a while now and used it at the last Respawn. I can say with confidence that they rock hard. The only problem I have is that typing for extensive periods blows hard. So if you do lots of typing it would pay to have another keyboard for that. Backlighting + the LCD screen and the macro keys make for awesomeness.
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Gwakkle
post Jan 18 2007, 08:58 PM
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I quite like the g15 for typing actually... good sized keys and it can take a beating! (trust me... i rage smash keys alot!)


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post Jun 20 2007, 10:52 PM
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i have a G15 G/k and its good the lights are evan accross the keyboard all keys work LCD will tell Proformace game sats if the game supports it time date and all the other stuff i will ahve my K/b at the V5 so anyone is welcome to have a look at the k/d good buy i got my one for $109 from www.cpl.net.au the other places was asking 160+ for them but its a good buy to me money well spent


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post Jun 20 2007, 11:47 PM
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QUOTE(MedalForces @ Jun 20 2007, 10:52 PM) [snapback]1192[/snapback]

i have a G15 G/k and its good the lights are evan accross the keyboard all keys work LCD will tell Proformace game sats if the game supports it time date and all the other stuff i will ahve my K/b at the V5 so anyone is welcome to have a look at the k/d good buy i got my one for $109 from www.cpl.net.au the other places was asking 160+ for them but its a good buy to me money well spent


160 is the RRP, only EB Games will sell it at that price then take 10% off thinking they're some sort of heroes laugh.gif

http://www.itestate.com.au/products_detail...code=PD00003750

They go for about $95 now.


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post Jun 20 2007, 11:52 PM
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ohmy.gif nice biggrin.gif i have had the K/B for 2 weeks :S


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post Jul 5 2007, 07:11 PM
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i was thinking about buying a G15 but i don't need 18 extra buttons and a lcd screen

so i picked up the new Microsoft reclusa

its comfy back lit keys like the G15 couple of extra macro able buttons and some knobs

Reclusa pic
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post Jul 5 2007, 09:11 PM
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Definitly worth it. Ever since I got my G-15 ive never looked back


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post Jul 5 2007, 11:38 PM
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QUOTE(kenshinzer0 @ Jul 5 2007, 07:11 PM) [snapback]1293[/snapback]

i was thinking about buying a G15 but i don't need 18 extra buttons and a lcd screen

so i picked up the new Microsoft reclusa

its comfy back lit keys like the G15 couple of extra macro able buttons and some knobs

Reclusa pic


It has 54 macro keys really smile.gif


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I am clearly very late on this post but id like to add my opinion for anyone who might be buying a G15 and wants to hear about it..... ITS AWESOME when i was buying it its only competition to me was the razor lycosa because the razor looked better but had way to many bad reviews so i decided to go with good old logitech, and im glad for that... Good keyboard GET IT
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post Sep 11 2008, 05:25 PM
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The arrow keys on mine are a bit worn now.. i have to press em really hard
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post Sep 11 2008, 05:29 PM
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mines going stong, ive had to RMA it once, but since then no problems biggrin.gif

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post Sep 11 2008, 06:30 PM
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QUOTE (oohms @ Sep 11 2008, 05:25 PM) *
The arrow keys on mine are a bit worn now.. i have to press em really hard

This problem is on every G15 (and every Logitech keyboard) I've used and it's why I won't get one. It's a shame really, you can't get that many macro keys on any other keyboard.
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post Sep 12 2008, 07:05 AM
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QUOTE (Sando @ Sep 11 2008, 06:30 PM) *
This problem is on every G15 (and every Logitech keyboard) I've used and it's why I won't get one. It's a shame really, you can't get that many macro keys on any other keyboard.


Oohms has the gay15 though. My one is still fine and will continue to be fine.


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post Sep 12 2008, 10:35 AM
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Okay, yours might be the exception, but I think that's probably because you don't type anywhere near as much tongue.gif
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post Sep 12 2008, 12:48 PM
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My first G15 had a major issue with the entire right side of the board dropping out at random, but the new one seems fine smile.gif

I do agree the G15 has had some issues, but the board is good enough imo to justify the risk


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