The original Logitech G15 keyboard was a revolutionary product for Logitech as it incorporated an LCD screen, USB hub and a backlight set of keys. The version 2 includes these great features too, as well as some minor changes which we will look at in this review.
About Logitech
Focused on innovation and quality, Logitech designs personal peripherals to help people enjoy a better experience with the digital world. We started in 1981 with mice, which (new at the time) provided a more intuitive way of interacting with a personal computer. We became the worldwide leader in computer mice, and have reinvented the mouse in dozens of ways to match the evolving needs of PC and laptop users.
Since those early days, we have expanded our expertise in product design beyond the computer mouse, with a broad portfolio of interface devices that are the “last inch” between you and your computer or your console game, digital music or home-entertainment system.
With products sold in almost every country in the world, Logitech’s leadership in innovation now encompasses a wide variety of personal peripherals (both cordless and corded), with special emphasis on products for PC navigation, gaming, Internet communications, digital music and home-entertainment control.
For each of our product categories, we study how our customers use their digital devices, and then our designers and engineers set their sights on how we can create a better experience with those devices – richer, more comfortable, more fun, more productive, more convenient, more delightful.
Features
The Logitech G15 has lots of useful features ranging from -
Control
Convenience
A full list of features can be found here.
Specifications
The specifications are as follows -
Note: GamePanel™ LCD requires software that supports Logitech® GamePanel™ technology.
Visit www.logitech.com/gamepanel for more information.
My G15 did the same with fading keys, hence me getting this one and so far i’ve had no problems.
How did yours go belly up Kridian?
Logitech will offer you 50% off of their site if it is out of warranty by the way.
Andy
My G15 generation-1 went belly up a few months ago just after the warranty expired. It’s hard to trust buying a keyboard from these guys again.
i was thinking of buying this for a while, but wanted to wait till it got under $60. With price drops it seems to be the time for me to pick one up.
Sorted out the typo, thanks Ant. I’m keeping all of the review layouts the same, hence page 5 and 6, as other reviews will have results on, but for a keyboard, it is very hard to write a lot about results.
Let me talk to Razer
I’ve used it on my lap quite a lot lately as i was using a home made desk (I’m not the best person at DIY) and it felt comfortable and didn’t leave any aching sensation afterwards. If you have to use it on your lap often, you won’t have a problem with it.
Andy
I am glad to see Logitech has kept their tradition making good better but I feel a little let down that a purely “gamer” keyboard is now more mainstream. Fortunately, I am more mainstream and this board look great (and can be had for under $70 US). It really bugs me that without a major name change it is easy to mix up with originial, but the rounded edges around screen is a nice feature for identifying between them.
Any idea how this keyboard handles as far as use from the lap?
Also i think page 5 and 6 could be all on the same page though, as page 5 is basically one paragraph :/
But other than that, excellent first written review Andy.
Keep up the good work!
I’ve been thinking about getting a new mouse, maybe the Razer DeathAdder.
Who knows, i might even review that if and when.
Slight typo about the price there mate, its $99 US Dollars, not £99 British Pound.
Works out around £75 or so, so still quite pricey! :O