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Prosthetics
06-19-2008, 05:19 PM
http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/23-126-034-01.jpg

Pros:
LCD screen to be informed on who is speaking on ventrilo, music you listening to, etc.
Media controls for changing tracks or stopping it when in game.
Backlit keyboard
Sturdy Design

Cons:
G keys placed out of the way, so I rarely use them
LCD screen does not support alot of games
backlight only has orange color


I bought this keyboard because it was a prestigious keyboard, and it seemd like a good deal. It features an LCD screen, USB plugs, media controls, 3 sets of 6 programmable keys for any application you choose, backlight that can be turned off, and is comfortable to type on. However it is not all its cracked up to be I feel. The only uses I have for the LCD screen is the display of what song you are listening to, and who is talking on ventrilo, it offers support for WoW, Diablo 2, C&C, Wc3, and other RTS/RPG games, but offers no support for FPS games. Meaning you have to create your own profile for an FPS game and make macros, and there is no option to display info on the LCD for FPS games really.

The G keys are out of the way which is sometimes a good thing, but eventually leads to them not being used much at all. I find that they are rather useless unless you want to perfectly time something such as a spy backstab/sap. The program is also buggy when you want to copy/paste a repeated function into the same macro.

Overall if you want a keyboard for FPS games, this is an ok keyboard, but the LCD is rather useless until someone makes a mod for it that doesn't spam the console of the game.

I give this keyboard a 7.5/10 due to the LCD not working for FPS games, and logitech not supporting them with further driver packages. If you only play WoW this keyboard may be for you, but a majority of us here play FPS with our time.

7.5/10

Enlightened Fool
06-22-2008, 02:32 PM
Yeah I was gonna get this(really the G11) instead of my Saitek 2. Should have, I'm going to be writing a review fot that POS soon.

Oh yeah and for once F newegg, they replaced(more like refunded as long as I bought there again) my out of warranty(FOR 2 YEARS!!!!) monitor for *free* with one that womps that one out the water(19" to a 21"WS) and yet even though my S2 was DEFECTIVE they will only REPLACE it, even when it was under 30 day NEWEGG WARRANTY. Now I will only get the same defective crap I already have, and I have to pay 15$ shipping to get another that doesn't/isn't going to work.

RoqueJa
07-12-2008, 12:01 AM
I have the original version of the G15- basically just has more macro keys. I only ever used the macros for MMOs which I don't play anymore. The only FPS that I've played that took advantage of the LCD was BF2 and BF2142. www.g15forums.com (http://www.g15forums.com) was a pretty good site with a lot of LCD programs.

PickleSurprise!
07-12-2008, 12:07 AM
I've got the saitek two, and it's working out just fine. sure it doesn't have the LCD screen, but I memorize people's names haha. I love my saitek. three colors, yip!

Virigoth
07-12-2008, 01:01 AM
I've got the G15 and it's been a solid keyboard for me. The G keys are out of the way just like others have said and I like to use the little LCD for time and my music. I could really give a shit if my games interface with it.

My biggest gripes with this keyboard is that the USB ports are only 1.1 (not a big deal) and my keys are starting to peel. My s d e l-shift m n l keys are just smudges with a backglow. Thats pretty annoying.

Otis
07-12-2008, 04:52 AM
my second G15 was eaten by a 20oz soda like 2 weeks ago, go i bought the Razer Lycosa because I love my Razer mouse

the damn S key is already rubbed off so it's just a blue blank led

i email them asking if i can get a key without RMAing it.........they send me a reply claiming they do not have spare parts

long story short..........Razer tech support sucks %()*U)^, i'll be back to logitech once the cat knocks another soda over

Virigoth
07-12-2008, 10:46 AM
my second G15 was eaten by a 20oz soda like 2 weeks ago, go i bought the Razer Lycosa because I love my Razer mouse

the damn S key is already rubbed off so it's just a blue blank led

i email them asking if i can get a key without RMAing it.........they send me a reply claiming they do not have spare parts

long story short..........Razer tech support sucks %()*U)^, i'll be back to logitech once the cat knocks another soda over

Just go to your local Best Buy and ninja swap the key.