Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard

I've never used a better keyboard! I'm not even a gamer, but the G15 is the only keyboard I'll use. The programmable keys make life so much easier. I've got mine set to minimize, maximize, close, copy, cut, paste, enter annoying passwords that won't allow my browser to remember for me and tons more. Whenever anyone sees me using my computer they always say, "Man! You're really fast!" It's all the keyboard! Set up your macros properly and your productivity is guaranteed to increase. It is a fantastic tool for anyone who uses a PC to do work.

I also really like having a dedicated CPU and RAM monitor on the keyboard. Whenever I'm working with large photo files or editing video it lets me know when the RAM is reaching critical levels and allows me to dump it before it slows things down. Nice. CPU monitor gives me an individual graphical readout of all four cores, which is interesting. Keystrokes give nice tactile feedback so typing is a pleasure. Back-lit keys are also pretty sweet; very sci-fi. USB ports on the back of the keyboard are also a very nice touch.

It is pretty massive. It will fit in most places that a keyboard is designed to go, but it might be tight. Also, it would be nice if the USB ports were powered.

This is my second G15, the first one had issues with dust and crumbs falling between the keys and causing some of them to stop functioning. I cannot blame Logitech's design for this though, it was entirely my fault for eating sandwiches over my keyboard for several years.

I think the first version is much better than the newer G15 because it has more macro keys. I use almost all of them constantly, although the average user might not have a need for all of them.

I use the G-Keys all the time playing Garry's Mod and Team Fortress 2, no idea how I would manage without them. Not only are there 18 keys, but 3 presets to each key and unlimited profiles so you really cannot run out of G-Keys. It is comfortable and fits my desk, but don't expect it to fit in a briefcase. The screen and music controls are a must for playing music while in games so you don't have to switch programs just to pause or play a song. The lit keys are cool, but I recommend you keep the light on during the daytime as the keys are hard to read otherwise. (not white, but translucent letters/numbers) USB capabilities on the back save me a lot of trouble and even money so I don't have to buy USB extension cables.

I've used this KB for a long time now (over 2 years?) and there are no wear marks on any of the keys. Conversely, the aluminum brush paint where my hands rest just above the wrist pad has worn through. I use this KB with a high end logitech gaming mouse but I can't tell you which one because all the marking on that have completely worn off - this product will last!!!!

I have two complaints:
1) the number of games that have predefined settings is lacking
2) there is something odd about the circuit for the keys... it seems that you can't press some keys without interupting another set - I haven't tested this enough to tell you all the key patterns but there are several forums on the net - I can tell you that this isn't a huge issue because the work around is as simple as setting up a different key binding.

The G keys are awesome. I use them in EVERY, and yes I mean EVERY, game I play! From the quick binding to the assignment program, everything is intuitive and functionable.

I'd like to use this keyboard at work for some more mundane tasks but they won't buy it for me! You will find uses for this kb outside of the gaming world.

Adding to that, the LCD display is very helpful (would be more so if more games were supported - yes I know I could make my own... but c'mon, i'm a user) The blue backlight is handy at night and all the multimedia controls are right at my finger tips.

Highly recommended, 5 stars.

WTF? Why would I want an Italian version keyboard shipped to Newport Beach, CA? There is no where on this advertisement saying its selling an Italian version. BUYER BEWARE. I will update this review once I hear back from this company regarding returns.

From the pics/description, this is the Logitech G15 version 1 (not the newer version 2 which IMO isn't as good)...

I've been looking around at various keyboards and compared to everything else out there this looks like a great board... BUT logitech site is MUCH cheaper (and yes, they have *this* version of the G15 as well as the newer version).

You can pay $125 here if you want but logitech.com is listing this for $80 and was actually the first keyboard listed. The new version of the G15 (orange backlighting and only 6 G keys) was listed farther down the page at $90. Oh and the order said it would be $0 shipping (Ground), but I'm not sure if that means free shipping or just that Logitech doesn't add shipping in until they bill you.

I'm giving it 4/5 stars because of the insane, ludicrously high $125 price on this listing... the keyboard itself is really awesome and I would give it a 5/5 if it was listed with a reasonable price.

I basing this on the following:

- This has the standard keyboard layout as opposed to those jacked-up layouts where they give you the elongated Delete key and move Insert (or other layouts where Escape is moved slightly to the right, or where it has a weird Numlock like on the Ideazon Merc Stealth).

- You have separate G-keys instead of some boards that give "fully-customizable" keys... meaning you can customize the standard 104 however you like, but you can't map it to a separate key.

- It glows in the dark and offers several modes light levels (as opposed to some boards where the light is always on). I like the backlights to be blue, but the G15 v2 has orange backlights if you like those better (and are willing to go from 18 G-keys to only 6). I saw other boards that were blue but had no game/macro keys or else had a lot less.

- Most of the other boards that had both adjustable backlighting and at least 10 macro keys also had a lot more negative reviews.