Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard

Features of the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard LCD

One of the most interesting features of the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard is the LCD display that is built into it. The LCD display allows the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard to display in game data from compatible games such as score, times, health and ammo levels.

The LCD screen can also display external PC information such as CPU usage, Internet connection speeds, time and date as well as email notifications. When playing music on your PC you can even use the LCD screen to display music track info and playlists.

Logitech even offers a publicly available software developers kit to allow gamers who program to build their own applications to take advantage of the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard's LCD screen.

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard G Keys

Another important feature of the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard is the addition of 18 fully programmable G keys. The Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard's G keys can store up to 54 different commands. The G keys are arranged so that they are close by the WASD keys used for directional control in many PC games.

The G keys can be mapped to hotkeys for in game control and also allow gamers to bind macros for multiple keystrokes to one G key. The really cool part about the keybinding feature of the G keys on the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard is that you can bind them in game without the need to go into external software to set the bindings.

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Mode Keys

The Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard also includes three mode keys; M1, M2 and M3 that are located above the G keys. Each mode setting represents different available command bindings for the 18 G keys. The three mode keys give you a total of 54 G key functions and macros at your fingertips.

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Profiler Software

The Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard also comes with the Logitech G-series Profiler Software to manage macro creation for different games. With the Profiler software you can set your preferred macros in game and then use the profiler software to save a profile for each of your games. This allows you to simply choose a profile for your Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard for each game you want to play.

Quick Macro Recording with the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard

Saving quick macros in game is a snap with the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard thanks to the MR button. To record a macro in game all you have to do is press the MR button and release it. After that you press your chosen G Key on the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard and the MR light blinks indicating it is ready to record your keystrokes. When done recording press the MR button again and you are done, and never had to leave your game. This is one of the coolest features of the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard.

Night Time Gaming with the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard

The Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard features cool blue backlit keys with three different light settings; off, low and high. The Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard's backlit keys make late night gaming sessions much more fun. The backlit keys are also great for use during the day in low light environments such as a dark LAN party.

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Game Mode Switch

Logitech even went so far with the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard to give it a game mode with the sole purpose of disabling the Windows key. Many hardcore gamers have hit the Windows key and minimized the screen at an inopportune time.

Media Controls with the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard

The Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard is not solely a gamers tool it is also great for media playback. Directly underneath the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard's LCD screen are controls for media playback and speaker volume.

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard in Use

In use the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard is the most highly functional gaming keyboard I have ever played with. The ability to record real time macros in game is a superb feature and one that once you get used to you won't be able to live without.

The backlit keys are great for visibility if you like to game or work in the dark, and look plain cool to boot. The LCD screen is a great way to display game information as well as system info at a glance without having to execute a program or open other in game displays.

As far as gaming keyboards go, the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard is top notch and has features that other manufacturers can only dream of having. The Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard is so cool and so functional it is destined to be copied for years to come.

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard system Requirements

• PC with Pentium® processor or compatible
• 64 MB RAM 20 MB of available hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive USB port
• Windows® XP