Logitech G-series peripherals, Harmony 1100 hands-on

We just had a chance to get our hands all over Logitech's G-series peripherals, including the G19 keyboard, G9x mouse and G13 gameboard. The G19 keyboard feels very responsive if not a bit hefty, but the real catch here is the 320 x 240 LCD. You can navigate through YouTube using adjacent keys, and the Britney Spears video we ended up watching was particularly crisp. The rep told us it'd be able to play anything compatible with Windows Media. The G9x mouse is what you come to expect from earlier Logitech entries, with a very responsive scroll wheel. As for the G13 gameboard, the right side-mounted joystick felt very comfortable and all they keys well-placed. Programming the keys for the G13 and G19 was a fairly straightforward process with software. We also got some time with the Harmony 1100, but unfortunately we didn't have a chance to see how well it interacted with the computer. The device itself is surprisingly lightweight and the screen very bright. Hit up the gallery below for pics.

Gallery: CES 2009: Logitech G-Series, Harmony 1100

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[HiLofi @ Jan 6th 2009 7:56PM]

Do they come with a protective coating?

As I imagine the main demographic that will purchase this are those that furiously masturbate in between counterstrike sessions

[antipilor @ Jan 6th 2009 8:10PM]

Honestly these keyboards took a huge step back from the first version and each version since seems to keep getting more ugly.

[glenn @ Jan 6th 2009 9:27PM]

look are not everything, what about it's personality, or how well it treats other fellow keyboards
it's a damn keyboard, they're all ugly.

[XGM @ Jan 6th 2009 9:31PM]

Id rather have something that works, then a very nice keyboard. Besides its not like the looks change anything...

[Rifter @ Jan 7th 2009 12:14PM]

I agree about looks, but the functionality of this keyboard seems top notch! I really would like it.

[Alex @ Jan 6th 2009 8:15PM]

Look at the handprint on #13!

[Mark @ Jan 6th 2009 9:33PM]

Yes, G13 is Award Winning Gaming Keyboard!!
http://www.bestdealsonar.com/award-winning-logitech-g13-gaming-keyboard/

Winner of the CES 2009 Design and Engineering Award: Best of Innovations in Electronic Gaming, the Logitech G13 advanced gameboard is a hybrid gaming keyboard designed to complement your Logitech keyboard and mouse – giving you game-changing comfort and control on a Mac® computer or a PC. With its sculpted, ergonomically inspired shape and pushing-the-envelope functionality, the Logitech G13 advanced gameboard completes your search for gear, augmenting a Logitech® G15 keyboard for gaming and a Logitech® G9 Laser Mouse.

[Alexei @ Jan 6th 2009 8:22PM]

Either way, I think I'll be getting the complete set. Might help with running 36 different WoW accounts.

[Josh @ Jan 6th 2009 9:07PM]

And we're all VERY impressed.

[Brett Schulte @ Jan 6th 2009 8:35PM]

I'm really surprised the Harmony 1100 doesn't have Bluetooth... all these gerat remote that can't control a PS3. :(

[gonintendo @ Jan 6th 2009 8:43PM]

Gerat? The cousin of Borat?

[Chris @ Jan 7th 2009 12:01PM]

thats because you havent thrown enough money at it....if you throw enough money at sony: they'll make what you want.

[J. Evans Turner @ Jan 6th 2009 9:20PM]

My brother says this gamer keyboard goes back to having a blue backlight, like the first-gen G11.

WHAT THE HELL, LOGITECH?

With blue backlighting, you can't even read the keys IN A FULLY-LIT ROOM!

Sheesh.

[XGM @ Jan 6th 2009 9:29PM]

Really ? I can see the keys fine on my G15 right now, and there's studio lights on too making it even brighter. Yen the original blue G15, not the orange one.

[Fox McRich @ Jan 6th 2009 10:31PM]

You'll be able to change the backlight to whatever color you want. It's a feature they're using on all there new "G" products.

[Cordell @ Jan 7th 2009 4:31AM]

Yep blue is the original on the G15, easy to read and a hella sight better looking than that downgraded ugly orange bastard

[Jacob @ Jan 6th 2009 11:54PM]

Sigh, I wish I could get a color screen or backlit keys on my MX5500.

[superhobo @ Jan 7th 2009 1:12AM]

Bad flash, use a proper light. A desklamp, even.

[Bobby J. @ Jan 7th 2009 10:36PM]

does anybody know if the lcd would be able to display other info like the amount of wow gold and other useful in-game stats? i think it'll be hard to watch youtube while raiding with my guild at the same time. lol

[Cordell @ Jan 8th 2009 10:19AM]

Yes thats what the screens are primarily used for, most games dock to it and show all sorts of different info. WoW was one of the originals also.