6/07/2011

Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard (Black/Silver) Review

Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard
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Caveat: I am not a gamer. I bought this keyboard on a quest for something better than the mediocre, mushy-feeling, gimmicky keyboards that have lots of features but which fall short on the fundamental purpose of keyboard -- typing.

The first thing you notice about this keyboard is that it is big. Really big. It measures 21.5" from side to side. I was so concerned about this keyboard taking over my limited desk space that I almost put it back in the shipping carton unopened. That would have been a mistake -- this is a fabulous keyboard, especially for those of us who grew up on the original IBM PC/XT, and AT keyboards.

No, it doesn't have the clicky sound of the original IBM boards, but the layout is nearly perfect and the feel is excellent.

I had been using a Logitech MX3000 keyboard, which met an untimely death by coffee. I was happy enough with the MX3000, and I almost bought a 3200 to replace it. But I didn't really need a cordless keyboard, and I never really cared for the mouse that comes with the Logitech 3xxx cordless desktop sets. Now that I have them side-by-side, there is no comparison. The G11 feels solid without being stiff; the MX3000 feels mushy and imprecise. The F-keys on the G11 are full-sized and are located where my fingers think they ought to be!

The provided keyboard profiler software is unobtrusive and easy to install. I have found the "G" keys handy for storing passwords, my e-mail signature, and other short snippets of text. The backlighting feature is more useful than I imagined. I don't miss the extra buttons on my MX3000; the G11's volume control and media buttons cover about99% of my needs. I would have liked a standby button, but I can understand why you wouldn't want one on a gaming keyboard.

$69 is a lot of $$$ for a keyboard. But if you spend most of your days typing, it is money well spent!

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Product Description:
Stay on top of your game. The Logitech G11 gaming keyboard features blue-backlit characters, 18 programmable G keys,and convenient media control buttons so you can play all night long. Create custom macros for your games and access them with a single keystroke. Reduce clutter by routing cables through the convenient under-keyboard channels. Swap gaming controls easily by plugging into the two full-speed USB ports. And never worry about getting dropped out of the action if you press the Windows key; the built-in Gaming Mode switch disables it with one touch.


Features:

Backlit keyboard
Three brightness levels, for playing in darkened rooms. Programmable G keys
Use the 18 programmable 'G keys' to execute common keystrokes or complex macros. Eliminate cable hassles! Intelligently route mouse, headset, or other cables using convenient channels under the keyboard.
System Requirements:


    PC with Pentium processor or compatible
    256 MB RAM
    20 MB of available hard disk space
    CD-ROM drive
    USB port
    Windows® XP or Windows Vista

Package Contents:


    Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard
    Installation CD
    User Guide
    1-year limited warranty


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