Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard (Black/Silver)
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Manufacturer: LogitechAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: 967929-0403
Color: Blk/Slvr
Product features:
- Bulk/Retail - Retail
- Connectivity - Cable
- Standard Key Count - N/A
- Hot Key Count - N/A
- Switch Technology - N/A
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Customer Review: A great general purpose keyboard
Summary: 5 Stars
I do not use the keyboard for gaming. I use it for wordprocessing and graphics. The touch and feel of the keyboard is quite good with strong tactical feedback. The subtle mechanical "clatter" provides audible feedback. The backlit keys are a joy when working in low light levels. Creating and assigning macros is very easy, and works well.
The audio controls work well, particularly the volume control which rotates (like an old fashioned rheostat) to more easily and precisely control the volume (just swivel it with your index finger). The "speaker" on/off button is especially appreciated when surfing websites with loud annoying music which cannot, or cannot easily, be turned off. Unfortunately, it remains lit whether "on" or "off", and there is no other inidcation of whether the sound is turned on or off.
CREATING PROFILES
Although it may seem logical to just start using the macro recorder with the "default configuration" profile, resist the temptation. You cannot import/export macros across profiles. Nor can you rename the "default configuration" profile to a specific program profile. So, it is important to specify a profile name for the application program you are using. It is very easy to create a new profile: From the keyboard window (labeled "Logitect G-Series Keyboard Profiler") menu, just select "profile", then "new", and enter any appropriate name, usually the application program name. That's all. You do not need a "description" nor to "select game executable". When I installed the macro program the first time, and choose "select game executable" the program failed to find the executables for the running program or any application programs I use, so I had no other choice than to define my profiles as described above.
UPDATE: After my harddrive crashed, I had to reinstall the software---and it acted totally differently, for no reason I can tell. It would not accept a profile name without a "select game executable". So, I had to define macros with the default profile---which the macro program then automatically associated with the application program I was using---magically finding the corresponding "program executable" that it could not find previously. That is, the macro program created a "profile" from the program exe file name---but I still have to manually select the corresponding profile. Note, the macro program also used the executable for the profile name, but you can edit the profile name. I don't understand, and I would prefer more control.
I include instructions above for both situations, depending on how the macro program is working (or not) for you.
CREATING MACROS
Although the instructions for creating macros seem clear, and there seems to be multiple ways of doing most things, I've developed my own procedure which seem simpler: Manually select the appropriate profile. With your program running full screen, (so that you can confirm the actions selected), press the "MR" key to turn recording on, then press the "G" key you want to assign the macro to, then enter the macro keystrokes, and finally press the "MR" key again to save the macro. When you are satisfied that the macro is working properly, then name it. To name a newly created macro from the keyboard window (labeled "Logitect G-Series Keyboard Profiler") menu, choose "Edit", then "macro manager", then click on the temporary name "quick macro", "edit" type in a new name).
Once named, you can rearrange the macros if desired---just click on the macro name on the keyboard window, select "assign macro", and choose the macro you want for that key. Changing the macros assigned to the keys does not destroy the old macros formerly assigned to the keys. The old macros are still available, and can be assigned to other keys.
CAVEATS
Since I'm a non-gamer, I often have several application programs running simultaneously. I'd like to be able to use macros for several programs without having to manually change profiles. According to the instructions, the macro program is supposed to sense the active "game" or application program and automatically switch profiles, but it doesn't do that for me, I have to manually select the active profile.
The descriptions of functions on the box and the enclosed written instructions are worthless. The built-in help is pretty good. However, the help instructions often refer to consulting an LCD screen which is incorporated into some models, but not into this one. Such instructions are potentially confusing.
The description, "3 key light levels" is a bit misleading, because one of those "levels" is "off". I use only the brightest level. If left "on", the backlight turns on when the computer boots, and "off" when the computer is shut down.
The key labels are very small, much smaller than on my default HP keyboard. Larger labels would be more legible. The backlighting washes out at high ambient light levels and the labels are dark grey on black, and therefore difficult to see in bright light. This is not a significant problem--but I'd suggest cheaper non-backlit models if you plan to use the keyboard in a bright ambient light environment.
The key labels are all blue (except for the three yellow "M" keys). It might be more functional if different groups of keys were different colors, at least for the "central keyboard". For example, the home keys (a, s, d, f, j, k, l, ;) might be green, alphanumeric keys blue, control keys (tab, caps lock, shift, cntl, windows, alt, backspace, \, enter etc.) yellow, and the escape key red.
The two USB ports are only 1.0, which is okay for mice, joysticks, and other controllers, but not for data transfer.
NOTES TO MANUFACTURER
It would be handy if "quick macros" could be renamed on the keyboard window, without having to open "macro manager". Similarly, it should be possible to name a new profile by choosing "new profile" from the "current profile" window.
I would appreciate an optional, preferably repositionable, compact menu bar reflecting macro assignments as an alternative to the "keyboard profiler" window takes up nearly ˝ of the screen horizontally and vertically, and cannot be resized.
It would be handy if there was an option "import macros from default profile", or better yet "import macros from an existing profile"
It would be nice if there was a "scan for other programs" in addition to the "scan for games" option--since many users, like me use the keyboard for applications other than games.
The default assignments of the upper two rows of G keys is are the "functions keys" 1 to 12. It would be more functional to assign these to the lower two rows, because this would make one-hand "shift-alt-F11" etc. combinations (which may be so defined in some programs) possible.
Description of Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard (Black/Silver)
MODEL- 967929 VENDOR- LOGITECH INC. FEATURES- Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard- Black/Silver. Stay on top of your game. Backlit characters and macro-programmable G keys are are visible in both bright- and low-light conditions. The Logitech G11 gaming keyboard features blue-backlit characters 18 programmable G keys and convenient media control buttons so you can play all night long. Create custom macros for your games and access them with a single keystroke. Reduce clutter by routing cables through the convenient under-keyboard channels. Swap gaming controls easily by plugging into the two full-speed USB ports. And never worry about getting dropped out of the action if you press the Windows key; the built-in Gaming Mode switch disables it with one touch. Play in the dark. Illuminated characters are easily visible in both bright- and low-light conditions with three levels of backlighting for late-night gaming sessions. Create and save macros with a press of a button. 18 fully programmable G Keys have three shift states each for 54 possible custom macros per game. Eliminate cable hassles!Intelligently route mouse headset or other cables using convenient channels under the keyboard. Record custom key sequences.Make on-the-fly additions to your key programming set with Macro Record button. Watch and listen. Convenient media keys for easy management of audio and video playback.-- SPECIFICATIONs: CONNECTORs - USB REQUIREMENTS - PC with Pentium processor or compatible256MB RAM20MB free hard drive spaceUSB portStay on top of your game. The Logitech G11 gaming keyboard features blue-backlit characters, 18 programmable G keys, and convenient media control buttons so you can play all night long. Create custom macros for your games and access them with a single keystroke. Reduce clutter by routing cables through the convenient under-keyboard channels. Swap gaming controls easily by plugging into the two full-speed USB ports. And never worry about getting dropped out of the action if you press the Windows key; the built-in Gaming Mode switch disables it with one touch.
Features:
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| Backlit keyboard Three brightness levels, for playing in darkened rooms. | Programmable G keys Use the 18 programmable 'G keys' to execute common keystrokes or complex macros. | Eliminate cable hassles! Intelligently route mouse, headset, or other cables using convenient channels under the keyboard. |
System Requirements:
- PC with Pentium processor or compatible
- 256 MB RAM
- 20 MB of available hard disk space
- CD-ROM drive
- USB port
- Windows® XP or Windows Vista
Package Contents:
- Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard
- Installation CD
- User Guide
- 1-year limited warranty
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