| Great, even for non-gamers! |
| 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 about 99% 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!
| | I have owned MANY keyboards, I usually stick with a design and only buy that kind once I get used to it. This keyboard was recommended because of the ability to add Macros, Gamming setups for those of you who play games (WOW). It's lighted, the keys are perfectly spread apart so I am not hitting the wrong keys at the wrong time. It has a lighted display, so I can see right on the screen what the volume is, Time, etc. It also has two USB ports very easy to reach at the back of the keyboard, which is VERY convenient. I had to write, anyone questioning buying this keyboard should have reasurrance that this keyboard rocks!! Even if you don't play games, it's still very nice to have the lighted keys (typing in the dark) :)
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| | Covers every base really well - one ergonomic shortcoming |
| The keyboard covers all the bases from game keys, favorite keys, macros, media - you name it. Everything works flawlessly and as per design. Easy to use interface.
The only short coming, at least for me, is that the underneath adjuster legs that allow its far size to raise up are WAY too small. Raises it only a tiny amount. Almost useless and a suprising thing for them to gloss over. I need a keyboard to be angled more downward toward me and these lifter legs are only about 1/2" - if that.
Also, this is not a shortcoming, just an FYI. It took my brain a while to adjust to the extra 4 inches of keys on the far left side of the keyboard. Over years, your brain gets used to where keys are relative to the end of the keyboard and my fingers keep gravitating toward the far end of the keyboard and mistyping. Its kinda hard to describe, you will see ;^)
But overall, this is slick, sleek and well made!
| | My favourite brand but not my favourite product. Don't get me wrong, i like it alot but... i was expecting more. i almost gave it a 4 because it is Logitech but they weren't as impressive as usual with the G11. Let me start with what i like. The backlit keys are to die for...especially with the option to turn it off if you want the room completely dark to watch a DVD or something. The 2 'extra' USB ports it gives seem kool as well but i haven't gotten around to using them since my DELL UltraSharp 2007WFP 20.1-inch Widescreen Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand provides 4 USB for the price of 1. It aloso looks really good and the media keys come in handy.
Now for the not so great. The keys are not clicky at all. i preferred the feel of the Logitech Media Keyboard Elite- Black ( 967559-0403 )that i owned once. Although it is a gaming keybaord i do type so Logitech needs to take that into consideration. Maybe they can develop adjustable "clicky-ness" in a keyboard to satisfy the various tastes. Next up is the volume knob at the top. On numerous occasions my finger is just going around in circles and the wheel aint spinning. What's up with that? It seems the surface is a little too smooth...more grip Logitech..more grip. The G-keys...hmmm. i can't really make a honest review on those because i haven't quite used them yet. I read the reviews and realised they were not suitable for first person shooter games...which i mostly play, but i bought it anyway. i tried configuring them to avoid the WASD keys and the surrounding ones to use with FARCRY but nope. The G-keys are closer together than i expected and discerning each one may take a while. there is also a little switch that turns on or off "game mode" but what it really does is disable the windows-logo key to prevent you from accidentally jumping to windows in the middle of a game. That was very useful..i keep it on.
This score of 3 might have been a 4 if i did not unwrap this keyboard the same time i unwrapped my 'lion' the Logitech NEW G5 Laser Mouse which over-shadowed everything around it. Buy or not to buy? I would buy it again.
| | Great keyboard even if you don't game !!!! |
| This keyboard has a great feel to it. The keys really feel like the old IBM keyboards back in the good old days. The lighting on it feels really good, it is not hard on the eyes, and has the nice option to turn it off during the day.
From a gamer view the keyboard works almost flawless, the profiler software is really easy to use and has worked with almost every game I have unless it's a really old one or a bad port from a console.
The media controls are really good and since they light up you can use your media player in the dark.
My only complain is that the USB ports on this device are not USB 2.0 so this limits the type of objects you can connect, even my Kingston Flash memory doesn't work as good as it should, otherwise this will get a 5 stars.
The keyboard is really large so if you have a small desk or don't have much space on yours I wouldn't recommend it.
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