Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard (Black)

They say that this is a gaming keyboard. I'm not too sure I can agree that much.

The true "gaming" nature of the keyboard is the available 6 "G-keys", as well as on the fly macro recording.
The g-keys themselves are as advertised. You can program them to do whatever macros you want them to. By far, I've found the G-keys more useful OUT of gaming sessions than inside.
I personally find launching programs and folders with one simple key really useful. In fact, I've already mapped out all my G-keys to a function, whether its opening My Documents, hdd partitions, Word, MPC, Chrome, Utorrent whatever. So even if you're not a gamer, these keys really do come to good use! less clicks=better productivity. Then again, there are other keyboards out there with G-keys.


I do want to say the LCD is quite a gimmick. The only two default "apps" that I've found useful thus far is the LCD clock and the profile selector.
Since then, I've experimented with numerous apps, and only found 2-3 at most to be useful for my gaming/music needs.
Check out "WVS - A media player visualization plugin," by far the best app that I've found for the LCD. Who doesn't like blinking lights matching your tunes, yeah!

A word about the led-backlighting. Yes, its nice, and the orangish color is very pleasing. Looking from top down, the lighting is very clear and bright. But from a typist's angle, the lighting is washed out and dim, especially those that are right in front of you. I've heard that newer Logitech keyboards use laser-etched backlighting that is better than the one used in the G15.
And its not the quietest keyboard either. Also don't forget that the included 2 USB ports on the back of the keyboard is USB 1.1 rates only, so don't even think about plugging in a flashdrive/hdd or usb gaming mouse!

But I still recommend this keyboard, if only for the G-keys and the LED blacklighting. The LCD is overall meh.Get more detail about Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard (Black).