Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard

Games are becoming more powerful and realistic in their ability to allow the player to do and experience more. As a result, GPUs and processors aren’t the only things being pushed to the limit.

The latest generation of PC games require an increasing number of keystrokes to play, presenting a real challenge to both gamers and keyboard designers alike. Logitech has stepped up to that challenge with the first gaming keyboard featuring an adjustable backlit LCD display for critical, in-game information, unprecedented programmability and style—the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard.

Being a major player in the PC peripherals market at home and abroad, the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard’s features and key selling points adorns the box in multiple languages—English, French and Spanish. But more than the green hi-tech design, multilingual marketing spiel, and striking photos of the G15, the size of the box is what grabs you when you first see it. After opening it, your first impression is confirmed. This is one big keyboard! A CD with the software required for the Logitech G15 to work its gaming magic, snap-on Wrist Pad and Installation Guide are also included.

In spite of its size, the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard is not much heavier than smaller keyboards. Taking it with you to LAN parties shouldn’t be a problem—provided your bag can accommodate the G15’s extra width. The faceplate of the keyboard is silver, while the edges, top and detachable wrist guard have a black no-skid finish similar to the side grips found on some of Logitech’s gaming mice.

• The Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard’s box is decked out in Logitech’s signature hi-tech green motif for gaming peripherals.
• The G15’s list of impressive features can be found on the back of the box.
• As always, Logitech does a good job of packing and protecting their products.
• This is one big keyboard!
• You can use these channels underneath the G15 to route your mouse cable—provided you don’t use the support legs to angle the keyboard.
• There are 18 programmable G keys that can store commands for your favorite games.

Keys M1 – M3 allows the Logitech G15 to store up to 54 commands on the G key pad. You can also use the MR button allows you to quickly record keystrokes and assign them to any of the G-keys while in a game. Talk about flexibility!

• The Game Mode switch enables and disables the Windows Start key Nice!
• The button on the left mutes the speakers, while the one on the right controls the keyboard’s illumination.
• There are two USB ports located on the back on the keyboard. Unfortunately, they don’t support hi-speed USB 2.0 devices—like USB Flash Drives—at their maximum speed.
• The G15’s unique GamePanel LCD display is adjustable at any angle and folds down for safe transport. Below are the Media Player buttons.
• Here’s the CD with the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Software and Installation Guide.

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