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G15 Keyboard UK Layout | 
| From: Logitech
Category: Video Games
List Price: £69.99
Buy New: £59.99
You Save: £10.00 (14%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 1346
Platform: Windows Xp
Media: Video Game
Number Of Items: 1
Age: 3 - 18 years
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 20.1 x 8.9 x 2
MPN: 920-000375
EAN: 5099206006690
ASIN: B000BXECNM
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Product Description
Good intel and the proper gear are the keys to victory, even in gaming. The Logitech G15 keyboard keeps you informed and outfitted to win. With the Logitech-exclusive GamePanelTM LCD, you can easily find out what server your friends are using to play Battlefield 2142TM, or receive notification when your World of Warcraft battleground becomes available. You can even identify whos speaking in VentriloTM. Create useful macros on the fly and play them back with a single press of a G-key. Illuminated characters allow you to play late into the night. The Logitech G15 gives you a winning advantage, and everyone knows its more fun when you win Control High-visibility GamePanelTM LCD: Displays game stats and other important system information. Illuminated characters: Choose from three levels of brightness. Locate keys easily in both bright and low-light conditions. Six programmable G-keys: Perform single keystrokes or complex macros with six fully programmable G-keys. Create macros on the fly, without having to pause the action. Convenience Intelligent cable management: Keep mouse, headset, and other cords out of the way by routing them through channels on the underside of the keyboard. Instant media access: Use the convenient one-touch controls for volume and media playback. In the box: Logitech G15 Keyboard Palm rest Software CD Installation Guide 2-year limited hardware warranty
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 Everything's great, except the keys... November 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've had this keyboard for just under a month, and I've written several letters and essays without a problem. The build of the G15 is solid, sturdy and it doesn't slide around, plus it can handle button bashing when I get p*ssed off. The keys themselves do feel great on your fingertips, smooth and responsive, but only to a certain degree...
The problem is I'm an avid FPS gamer, which is why I bought the keyboard, and unfortunately this is where the G15 stumbles. When playing an FPS game you soon realise that sometimes when the key is depressed, it won't register the press consistently. What this means is one minute I'm pressing 'W' to run forward and then all of a sudden I stop because I've lessened the pressure on the key slightly.
So far it hasn't affected my gaming greatly, but it's a hindrance that always in the back of my mind whenever I play. Funnily enough this won't be a problem if you play genres such as RTS, MMORPG's, etc. which don't require reaction times.
There are some positives though, the LCD screen is fantastic, you can easily download and install programs that allow you to see CPU, RAM and Network activity. If you use TeamSpeak you can see who's talking whilst in-game, as well as tons of other helpful little add-ons.
The G keys are somewhat useful, although I hear WoW fans get the most out of them. I have 2 or 3 buttons that I use fairly regularly, some are assigned to certain games, files, or entire folders for quick access. However, I've had to assign the bottom 2 G keys (5-6) to SHIFT and CTRL, as I occasionally misplace my fingers, it's happening less often as I get used to the G15, but it's another annoyance to deal with. Overall, though, I really wouldn't miss them If the keyboard didn't have it.
So, 3/5 stars, as the keyboard is great for some, but it loses points on key response in FPS games, and G-key placement.
 Awesome Keyboard October 3, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this to replace the keyboard that came bundled with my PC and to give me an edge when gaming.
This keyboard doesn't just look good, it feels solid and when playing certain games the LCD display is amazing. On Battlefield 2142 I can see my kills/deaths, my ratios, and my scores on the LCD panel. I have the macro keys set up with common functions I need in the game.
Outside of the game this keyboard performs well with media keys that work well with Vista and media player.
 Works well with Age of Conan! June 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First of all this keyboard isn't huge, it's the much smaller version 2 of the G15 which is only slightly larger than a standard keyboard. Downside is you lose 12 of the programmable G keys and have a much smaller LCD screen and no volume wheel.
Now the reason I got it was for work to automate a lot of godawfully mundane file re-naming tasks but the first day I had it I took it home and used it with Age of Conan. AoC uses a combo based combat system and this keyboard lets you record these keystrokes so next time you want to pull off an attack you only have to hit a single key instead of a series of keys. Lazy, yes, but so far not considered cheating.
Thing is, I now use a version 1 G15, which I got from my nephew, at home and have this one at work, where it does do a really good job at what I originally intended. The trouble is, having used the version 1 keyboard, the version 2 seems lacklustre in comparison for games.
Unfortunately the version 1 is out of production so the version 2 is all you've got and if I'd never seen the original I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
Be aware that use of macros is considered cheating in a lot of online games so check to see if you can use this keyboard with your game of choice before splashing out.
Also it's also fair to point out that the free software package called Autohotkey will let you do pretty much everything this keyboard can and a lot more besides but can be a lot harder to set-up.
Incredible.. May 10, 2008
Before this keyboard i owned a Saitek eclipse II, I was very happy with that keyboard and was reluctant to give it away. However when i was given this keyboard as a present, i will never look back as it is simply outstanding.
The LCD panel is incredibly useful and becomes difficult to live without.
The illuminated keys are very useful if in the dark and the keys alone are very comfortable to use.
In fact the only real criticism i can come up with is the caps lock key being too big, but thats just me being fussy.
not just for gaming April 3, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
i think *just* selling it as a gaming keyboard is under selling it. I bought it because of the screen, light up keys and the macro function. As someone who uses design packages it provides a great way to simplify commands and really speeds up the proccess - for example, i have one key set to put files in dreamweaver, with a save file button next to it. Whilst these are'nt massively complicated in the first place the fact that you only have to press two buttons makes life much easier and performance much quicker as u dont have to move your mouse from A to B over and over. The screen also as standard displays media information, CPU & RAM performance, email status etc and as the other reviewer pointed out, has a lot of mods available for it, and the luminated keys seal the deal. All in all a great keyboard that covers a lot of uses superbly
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