http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/ Engadget Comments for Hand-on with Logitech's G13 Gameboard http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 4:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/logitech-g18-gaming-keyboard-shows-its-not-so-ugly-face/#comments
this picture shows the keys with led back lighting, the first post didnt the second one I linked to did, and the most recent one,this one doesnt have it, any explanation]]>Dec 11th 2008 6:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Back lighting shows different light levels and angles. Also, you can turn it on and off.]]>Dec 11th 2008 8:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Er, shows up better or not at all at different angles. sigh...proof reading ftw.]]>Dec 11th 2008 8:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 4:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 4:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 4:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 5:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3498&cl=us,en

The second revision of this keyboard (the orange one) has been around for at least a year now.
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... and I'd never give up my revision 1 for that piece of crap.]]>Dec 11th 2008 5:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/
whys that? I have the v2 one, and i love it. I dont really use the macro keys that much, so the extra ones on the original g15 are no use to me. Although i wish they didnt change the color from blue.]]>Dec 11th 2008 6:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 6:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Ver1 is perfect for WoW and DarkFall, and other MMORPGS. 3 banks of 18 G keys that you can program. A total of 54 programmable keys for macros, keystrokes, mouse clicks, applications... the list can go on.
Ver1 is more for the hardcore enthusiast. While Ver2 is a more homogenized. It will fit in your desk and has a display screen on it. As well as 3 banks of 6 G keys. For a total of 18.

Just comparing the amount of G keys between the two should show why some would never ever give up their Ver1. I use both. My Ver2 is the one I use primarily, but is completely useless for my MMORPGS. I find I'm having to switch the banks too often to access keys I need, something I never have to do with my Ver1.
Also there is a size difference between the screen on Ver1 and Ver2. the Ver2 screen is noticably smaller, although, all the same information is displayed. Smaller pixels I guess. Also I find the backlighting of the Ver2 to be better in light and in the dark. Logitech looked to fighter planes to see what back lighting works best in all light conditions. ]]>Dec 11th 2008 6:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 9:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 4:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 5:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/
If you're looking for something cheaper, I use this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823161023

No backlighting and no macros though on the Fang, I don't play WoW anymore so I don't need macros anyway.]]>Dec 11th 2008 5:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 5:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 6:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/
WASD 4 life. ]]>Dec 11th 2008 4:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 4:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 5:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 12th 2008 1:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 15th 2008 9:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/
OUCH!!
]]>Dec 11th 2008 4:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/LMAO the box that my G15 Ver2 came in has a pic of the screen CLEARLY showing stats for the player.
Also, Ive played WoW for years with my board and ZERO issue.]]>Dec 11th 2008 5:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 5:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/For instance, a key could do the same thing as pressing A on the normal keyboard, open up Winamp, or activate a WoW Script/Macro.

The Joystick on the side can be bount similarly, probably keys to each angle.
I can probably be bound to mouse movement (though I can't be certain) and will most definitely be able to bind to your keyboards arrow keys or ASDW to allow in game movement on MMO & FPS games.

In short, no this isn't meant to replace your mouse, it's meant to replace your keyboard (except for full scale typing) to allow you quick access to complicated functions.

That said.. does it run on Linux? ;)]]>Dec 11th 2008 5:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/
Probably not. Logitech is notoriously bad at supporting Linux. There are some open source drivers though for the G15 and MX1000 mouse I have but they are problematic at times.

However, I would assume you could train yourself to type on this by assigning keys to specific buttons and using the "macro shift" buttons to change to another set of keys if needed (for those odd rarely used keys)]]>Dec 11th 2008 5:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/
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and of course

'i' don't like this Apple rip-off"
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]]>Dec 11th 2008 9:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/If this had been out when I was shopping for a gameboard, I still would have purchased my Cyborg Command Unit. It has the option for 3 colors for backlighting, and 144 custom key settings.
This will only be of interest to people without G15 series keyboards, or the XPS M1730. The XPS has the LogiLCD built into the frame.
The screen here is a true gimmick in sales. I set my keyboard screen at the same angle I use my command unit. As expected, the screen is completely useless. On the G15, the screen is perfectly placed, high up on the board, and in easy view without taking too much attention away from the monitor.

If you doubt my claims, feel free to see my equipment. http://www.xfire.com/blog/agent25i/394192/]]>Dec 11th 2008 5:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 5:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 5:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 5:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 6:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 7:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 6:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 6:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 8:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/
Also the ventrilo mode was kinda neat so i can see whos talking in vent after i joined a new guild and did not know everyones voices. Those are the only 2 uses i have found for it.

i just see no use for this neat looking thing, only macro button i use on my G15 is G3 because i can hit it w/ my pinky really quick on my G15 but this would just be taking up precious space on my desk >_< i have every single skill my char has bound to the keyboard, why would u need this x_X]]>Dec 11th 2008 6:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/
First get this guy. Sir Reals mod - http://forum.teamspeak.com/showthread.php?t=32017 DONT let the fact that its in TS forums bother you. It does alot more than just support TS. Xfire, Vent and TS and all sorts of stuff. TS function is great tho, see who comes online, who goes offine, who is talking at that moment, and how many people are in channel and on server. Same for Vent. Works with speed fan. Works with all sorts of stuff... Probably the best mod for the G15.

Then for your winamp. rays G15 mod for winamp http://www.g15-applets.de/ray-s-winamp-plugin-t206.html go to that forum, in the first post is a direct link to a valid copy of Rays mod for the G15 and Winamp. gen_g15_ray90.zip is the file u want, the download link is to the right. It has a kick ass spectrum analyzer, and support to make the keyboards lights fade in and out to the music.

For a vid of it in action on my board with my DRS check this out - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbY0apdzOu4&feature=channel_page


Hopefully this will rekindle some love for your G15.]]>Dec 11th 2008 8:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/its too bad the nostromo doesnt work with the ps3 so i have to use a standard kb :(]]>Dec 11th 2008 7:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 11th 2008 10:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/11/hand-on-with-logitechs-g13-gameboard/Dec 15th 2008 8:32PM