Logitech G15 Keyboard

Gaming keyboards are subject to intense scrutiny, but Logitech's G15 Keyboard comes to the forefront as the most universally-liked of all gaming keyboards. Reviewers like the G15's comfortable keyboard, but it's better for gaming than for office work. The Logitech G15 features programmable macro keys and a highly praised switch that disables the Windows key, so that you don't have to worry about accidentally ending an active game. The LCD screen augments the gaming experience and is becoming more fun and useful over time, with the proliferation of applets coming from community developers. The G15 is a refresh on an earlier model released in 2005, which has been discontinued, although it is still available on eBay and from Amazon resellers. The 2007 version of the G15 features an integrated display that's a bit smaller than the original's pop-up display. There are also fewer customizable "G" keys for gamers on the left hand side; the keyboard itself is about two inches smaller. Experts have mixed feelings about the new version of the G15, as compared to the original, but agree that either version outperforms the competition.

The greatest challenge in finding good reviews of the G15 (2007) is locating ones that compare to other gaming keyboards in general, and not only to the earlier version of the G15 keyboard. CNet.com does this well, holding the G15 against competing Razer keyboards in addition to the earlier version. ExtremeTech and Digital Trends both focus primarily on comparing the new G15 to the original, but their descriptions and evaluations of the keyboard are very well done and they come to nearly identical findings. Virtual-Hideout.net also has an excellent, descriptive review of the new G15, with comparisons to the original. User reviews at Amazon.com round out critical feedback.