Logitech's new Gaming Keyboard and Mouse **Official Thread**

[blurredvision]

Ya, it's a bit pricey, but I'd like to have this set. I liked the backlit keys on the Saitek board, but there was nothing else special about it, just a no frills keyboard with backlighting. However, this Logitech board looks mightily nice. The mouse looks awesome as well, but I can't imagine paying that much for it.

Once the package (assuming there is one) gets to around $110 or $120, I'll pick this up (again assuming good reviews).

 

[Ramma2]

That keyboard is awesome. A good bank of keys right next to the left hand, and lighted keys! I love playing games in the dark basement, cold and dark... mmmm... must have this keyboard.

And mice suck. Trackballs forever!

 

[Ramma2]

I checked the saitek keyboard out, and it looks like the actual keys don't light up, just the areas behind the keys. If so, bunk!

 

[tw1164]

Originally posted by: EmperorIQ
mouse looks nice, keyboard looks like overkill.

my thoughts too

 

[Safeway]

I have an MX1000, but I'll buy the G15.

 

[revnja]

The G keys are kinda cool. I don't see the point about an illuminated keyboard because I never look at the keyboard in the first place -- especially when playing games. Same goes for that LCD. I already know how much ammo I have, because it's right in front of me -- on my HUD.

 

[Randum]

anyone know a release date?

 

[MikeMike]

i still have a logitech dual optical!!!!

i dont know if i could go back to a regular keyboard though.

 

[Cobalt]

My MX518 is quite nice, the only thing that keeps me away from the new mice is the lack of the second thumb button. I use both. The back button for in-game voice and the forward button for Ventrilo.

EDIT: The keyboard is def. overkill. Why would you take your attention away from the screen to look at the LCD?

 

[Adul]

Originally posted by: cobalt
My MX518 is quite nice, the only thing that keeps me away from the new mice is the lack of the second thumb button. I use both. The back button for in-game voice and the forward button for Ventrilo.

EDIT: The keyboard is def. overkill. Why would you take your attention away from the screen to look at the LCD?

the keyboard lcd could be used for more I think. perhaps animations from winamp for example.

 

[AMDZen]

You forgot the G5, same as the G7 but its wired.

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: Adul

Originally posted by: cobalt
My MX518 is quite nice, the only thing that keeps me away from the new mice is the lack of the second thumb button. I use both. The back button for in-game voice and the forward button for Ventrilo.

EDIT: The keyboard is def. overkill. Why would you take your attention away from the screen to look at the LCD?

the keyboard lcd could be used for more I think. perhaps animations from winamp for example.

I dont think the gimmick warrants the price. Id rather get a Saitek. And I dont think anyone needs a $100 mouse unless they win it at some lan tournament. The performance difference is marginal but the price definitely isn't.

 

[jlee]

I'm pretty happy with my MX1000 and Saitek keyboard..maybe I'll have to build another gaming system.

 

[clickynext]

I'll need to replace my dual optical soon, so this looks pretty nice. I like the idea of the weight cartridges because I've always found most mouses too light (but the dual optical is perfect) and wireless ones too heavy.

 

[GoingUp]

wish they would make some of those sweet keyboard in the natural format

 

[dartworth]

http://forums.anandtech.com/categories.aspx?catid=30&flcache=7557301&entercat=y

 

[Chelsey]

I want a glow-in-the-dark keyboard! Heck with all of the programmable keys and LCD display...it's blue and it GLOWS! Yay for premoddedness and prettiness! (Spoken like a true female)

 

[Anubis]

why do they keep making thses mice so gay shaped???
i have a feeling im never gonna by a new mouse

 

[thujone]

i wanna wait and see how functional that lcd is before getting the keyboard.

outside of that i think the saitek would be fine... but if that lcd could be at all functional in WoW... i'm already drooling thinking about it.

 

[Cheezeit]

HOw is the g7 much better than the mx1000?

I just got a mx1000

 

[spunkz]

Originally posted by: cobalt
My MX518 is quite nice, the only thing that keeps me away from the new mice is the lack of the second thumb button. I use both. The back button for in-game voice and the forward button for Ventrilo.

EDIT: The keyboard is def. overkill. Why would you take your attention away from the screen to look at the LCD?

i use both as well. stickin with my 510 for now, but adjustable weight is an interesting feature. and yes, the keyboard is overkill. i'm not a fan of extra screens and lights, so distracting.

 

[venk]

Originally posted by: Thoreau
Hrm, no luck finding them in any retail channels so far..... I guess that since today IS pay day, and Fry's Electronics IS within 200 miles of my normal commute home, that I should swing by and see if they have these yet.

400 Miles (roundtrip) / 30 mpg = 13.333 gallons of gas x $3/gal = $40 trip just to check to see if they have an $80 keyboard :Q :Q :Q :Q

CALL FIRST!

 

[Safeway]

I don't like either of the mice. What happened to the back and forward buttons on the same side? I don't even see a forward! I like the MX1000 more than either one of those ugly things, and I'll go as far as to say I would even prefer the MX510 gaming mouse or the MX700 wireless mouse.

 

[Rebasxer]

I have an mx1000 and am in love, as for keyboards, my hands are so adjusted to this pos dell keyboard that I could never type on anything esle.

 

[Cheezeit]

Originally posted by: Rebasxer
I have an mx1000 and am in love, as for keyboards, my hands are so adjusted to this pos dell keyboard that I could never type on anything esle.

I have the same exact config as you!