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(More customer reviews)Logitech is on a roll with their new keyboards.They've created an interesting and (usually) easy to follow line of keyboards that range from being perfectly competent (G110) to being absolutely wonderful (G19, G13).Sitting in the middle at one point was the G15.The G15 had very similar features to the G110 (which was a refresh of the G11).It came with an LCD screen where the G110 had none.The only one up the G110 had was in the programmable key department.On the side of all of the G series keyboards is a row of G-keys, which allowed you to do a variety of things, like program specific key strokes or even develop macros.All of these functions are controlled by software, that allows you to sync specific G-keys to specific games.This allows you to load a game, and have a specific key set for that particular game.
The original G15 apparently had 18 G-keys.When they redid the G series keyboards, they reduced that number to six programmable buttons (this is the previous model and the one I used).The new refresh (G510) ups the G-keys back to 18 (with the M buttons, this provides you with 54 unique functions per game).This allows games to have a vast combination of keys to choose from and even trumps the G19, the "top of the line keyboard" in terms of numbers.That is, until the inevitable G19 refresh.The G510 has an monochromatic LCD screen that has a couple of really cool widgets available.It works seamlessly with Ventrilo, so if you're in the middle of a game and you're playing with new people, you can see who's talking, comments people leave, etc.It works very well.I use it all the time with the G19.Other games offers specific widgets.I've seen this mostly with Lord of the Rings Online, where you can see your stats on the screen.It also has other non-gaming uses, such as media displays.You can see the song track/artist of music you're playing, for instance.It can also be used as a clock, a POP3 Monitor or as a RSS feed.These are all features that carry over from the G15 and are a step up from the G110 which lacks the LCD screen.This is also a step down from the G19 which offers the same functionality, but in color.The G19 will allow you to watch videos on the screen, but the small screen doesn't necessarily make it conducive to video watching on a regular basis.
Otherwise, the keyboard operates like you'd expect.It has backlights that allows you to use a multitude of colors to light your keys. It has both integrated USB for audio for a headset and also separate audio/mic jacks with the option to mute it.One nice feature is a slider that allows you to switch between gaming and Windows, which makes it so you accidently do something to minimize your game.It does lack the USB hub options of the G19, though.Overall, the G510 is a great refresh of an already capable keyboard.For those who have the G15 and are thinking about upgrading, I don't think I'd necessarily do it (or maybe look at the G19, which I will continue to use).But for those new to the Logitech G series keyboards, this is a great intermediate keyboard that offers most of the functionality of the G19 and offers more functionality than their entry level keyboard (G110). No matter which one you go with, I'm really impressed with Logitech's keyboards.
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The logitech gaming keyboard g510 gives you the tools and intel you need to win, putting you control of the game with a gamepanel lcd, custom backlighting*, and integrated usb audio. * requires software installation.
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