Logitech launches G710+ mechanical gaming keyboard
Logitech's G710+ features Cherry MX Brown switches, dual-zone backlighting and 26-key rollover.
Built around Cherry MX Brown switches, with an actuation force of 45g, with dampening rings to reduce noise the keyboard is aimed firmly at the gaming fraternity: each key features individual backlighting, there's 26-key rollover and an anti-ghosting matrix, and six programmable macro keys - 'G-keys,' in Logitech's parlance - are included on the left-hand side of the keyboard. Combined with three mode keys, these provide a total of 18 individual macro possibilities.
To tempt gamers into the high-priced G710+ over cheaper devices in the range, Logitech has included some neat features with the backlighting of particular interest: a dual-zone control system allows the lighting of the WASD and cursor keys to be adjusted separately from the rest of the keyboard. A 'Game' switch also locks out the Super, or Windows, key to prevent accidental minimisation.
For more prosaic use, multimedia keys are included along the top of the keyboard, and the full-size design includes a number pad, cursor keys and six-key 'Home' pad - something which is unlikely to prove popular with the 'tenkeyless' crowd who prefer their WASD and mouse hands to be closer together.
While the angular design and relatively bulky chassis of the G710+ won't be to everyone's tastes, there's no denying that Logitech has certainly tried to cater to the needs of gamers with its latest keyboard. The removable palm-rest is welcomed, as is the USB 2.0 pass-through port, but there is one feature Logitech has missed off its checklist: the keyboard is USB only, meaning those who prefer to connect their mechanical over PS/2 to gain complete N-key rollover support are left out in the cold.
Logitech is launching the G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard in the UK this month, priced at £149.99, with full details available on the product page.
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Discuss in the forums ReplyToo expensive too late and not pretty enough in my humble opinion. Logitech should stock to making really good membrane boards like they do best.
left0hand?
Still, even if the UK price is lower then the dollar price, I suspect it will work out more expensive than other mechanical keyboards out there.
http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/gaming/mice-keyboard-combos/g710plus-mechanical-gaming-keyboard?wt.ac=ps|10503|hp
This.
Logitech need to rethink their prices. I wonder how many they will sell in the first few weeks.
Presume you've never used a mechanical keyboard then?
I'd still argue that if used purely for gaming, a decent non-mech keyboard is as good as a mech. Also, quieter.
Personally wouldn't be without one because I like the feel and sound, but for the non-typist it's probably a waste of money for most people.
Please list prices in other than boutique currencies. Suggested format / $ / Any other currency you think relevant. List the newegg price for $ and the German hardware outlet price for Euros, enjoy.
They could have quite easily made something that doesn't look like that, take a standard rectangle, it's been fine so far, maybe throw in some Aluminium and then hey presto, a decent looking board.
Macro keys are fine (don't use them personally), but I don't think they're worth £150..
I have been gaming for years, though my keyboard of choice is the first version of the Logitech G15.
I love this keyboard and it has done me well for many years now, I think I bought it at Christmas is 2005.
Logitech do make good keyboards, i can say that. and if this new one lasted the same time as the one I have, then that is just £20 a year
price is a touch high, but after owning three different keyboards in the 130 range, what's the fuzz all about...
lol, razer
Their keyboards may be cack for the most part but I've certainly enjoyed their mice. Have had a naga epic for what, 2 years now? I just really like the shape, it's supremely comfortable and the simple grid of 12 buttons is surprisingly usable, I'd much rather have them all in one place than dotted around for each finger or something. Funnily enough I don't even use it for MMOs, I just like to macro tools in photoshop and maya etc to the buttons to improve my workflow.
This +1.:p
If nothing better turns up, I'll probably buy it anyways - I assume the price will drop a fair bit after a while.
I still don't get it. Why is there no keyboard that...
- is ergonomic (i.e. has a handrest attached to it)
- has media keys
- has mechanical switches (cherry brown or clears preferrably)
- has gaming features such as disabling the windows key
- is not tkl or looks like it escaped from a museum
- has a proper enter key (unlike almost all mechanical keyboards), that is to say a big one.
I use my 3rd Wave keyboard from Logitech. It lacks in many ways, but i still love it. I think the perfect keyboard would be a wave with above mentioned upgrades (and perhaps improved media buttons) and optional USB connectivity. Hope dies last.
Because hardly anyone wants those things.
Why do you need to disable the super key?
Although I actually haven't any issues with the smaller key, it's much easier to use tbh, also looks a lot better imo.
I'm having trouble taking you seriously, mostly because an LCD readout on a keyboard is so far from required I don't even know how to voice it.
Even IF you look at your keyboard while typing you don't need a display on it. Surely a gaming pro like yourself has two or three screens??! Do you really need a puny little calculator LCD on your keyboard too? Looool
I usually ignore your comments but this made me laugh. I know you will respond, and I know you will troll. Go for it, I've had a **** week and I could use the laugh.
+ sideways 8
I'm just surprised they didn't try to fit an LCD screen on it as they seem to love doing.
i like Logitech (legendery customer support) but i think i'll keep my Topre Realforce ;)
Model M. Laugh.