Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard

Logitech G11 keyboard

Strengths: programmable keys, keyboard lights up

Weakness: none, except a bit expensive for a keyboard

It was hard for me to spend over $60 on a keyboard, but I needed this. I developed repetitive motion injuries from my previous keyboard. The programmable keys on this one allow me to avoid the hand movements that caused me pain. I work at night in low light, so the backlight is wonderful. The volume control works great. The media keys feel a little cheap, but you don't use them much, so it is not...
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It was hard for me to spend over $60 on a keyboard, but I needed this. I developed repetitive motion injuries from my previous keyboard. The programmable keys on this one allow me to avoid the hand movements that caused me pain. I work at night in low light, so the backlight is wonderful. The volume control works great. The media keys feel a little cheap, but you don't use them much, so it is not a problem. The regular keys have a great feel, but it is taking me a little while to get used to them after 9 years on a different keyboard. (my fault, not the keyboard.) I am disappointed that there is no power/sleep/hibernate button, but I was able to program that into one of the G keys. I wanted to NOT use the Logitech software to program the G keys because I already have a keyboard programming tool I prefer (AutoHotkeys), but that was not possible. The G keys do not generate any keycodes that a 3rd party program can intercept. Again, not a big problem, just an annoyance. Overall, this is a great product that I am glad I bought. Plain keyboards are much cheaper, but I did not find any other keyboards with programmable keys and backlight for a better price than this. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a specialty keyboard with any of the features this has.

By dsunde - May 29, 2007

Perfect for dim lit rooms (Gamers)

Strengths: Individual key backlighting, quiet key strokes. 2 USB ports, $49 on sale at Fry's ($59 - $10 rebate)

Weakness: It's big (21.5" wide). Connects to PC via USB only. Two integrated USB ports are NOT 2.0

I bought the G11 keyboard for one reason, the backlit keys. I needed to be able to see the keys in a dimly lit room during gaming. This keyboard did not dissapoint me. Not only is every single key on the keyboard nicely backlit, but it looks cool too. The backlighting is a nice deep blue color and you can set it to off, dim, or bright. Bright is best. The multimedia controls (also backlit) work...
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I bought the G11 keyboard for one reason, the backlit keys. I needed to be able to see the keys in a dimly lit room during gaming. This keyboard did not dissapoint me. Not only is every single key on the keyboard nicely backlit, but it looks cool too. The backlighting is a nice deep blue color and you can set it to off, dim, or bright. Bright is best.

The multimedia controls (also backlit) work as advertised. I have not yet used any of the customizable macro keys, but the software interface looks pretty straightforward.

It has two USB 1.1 ports on the back. USB 2.0 would have been much nicer. My keyboard is on a slide out tray so I won't be using the USB ports anyway.

That brings me to my next issue...the G11 keyboard is big. It's 21.5" wide and 10" deep (3 inches wider than the MS Natural keyboard that it replaced). I have very little room left on my slide out tray for mouse movement.

The G11 plugs into the PC via USB only. I was worried that I would not be able to boot into my BIOS setup screen using the keyboard. I wasn't sure if the USB ports on my PC would come alive before WindowsXP started, but I am happy to say that they do and the keyboard works just great during bootup. Booting into the BIOS setup is not a problem.

The only difference between the G11 and the G15 is the small LCD screen that you get on the G15. I just didn't think that I would ever have much use for the LCD screen, so why spend the extra $30.

I just wanted a keyboard with good backlighting; everything else was icing on the cake.

If you've got the space for it, I highly recommend this beauty. It looks and feels great and its a Logitech; I love their stuff. Gamers, you won't be disappointed.

By squeeken - Dec 9, 2006

Nice, but LONG

Strengths: Nice backlit keys, nice programmable buttons, seems weel built, has usb ports on keyboard

Weakness: Very wide keyboard from right to left with the extra keypad. It fits on my keyboard tray, but I have to keep the mouse in front of it, not next to it like I like.

Nice, well built, backlit keyboard. Fine for gaming. However, it is really long. It fits in my keyboard tray, but I have to keep the mouse in front of it insead of next to it like I like. Also, the programmable keys allow you to program keyboard keys, not mouse clicks. Given that I was hoping to program functions that included my primary fire button, it was a little disapointing and that...
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Nice, well built, backlit keyboard. Fine for gaming. However, it is really long. It fits in my keyboard tray, but I have to keep the mouse in front of it insead of next to it like I like. Also, the programmable keys allow you to program keyboard keys, not mouse clicks. Given that I was hoping to program functions that included my primary fire button, it was a little disapointing and that limitation renders it inferior to a joystick programmable button.

By mlamond - Jan 17, 2007

Awesome Keyboard

Strengths: Excellent back lighting Quality, solid keyboard Works great!

Weakness: Tricky to set Windows macros Sometimes difficult to remember macros

I've been using this keyboard for several weeks now and I absolutely love it. It's solidly built to Logitech standards, response times are amazing, and macros are easily set for games. I went with this keyboard over the G11 because I didn't need the LCD screen and it would be obscured by my desk ledge. I am 100% satisfied with this board and would purchase it again in a heartbeat over anything...
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I've been using this keyboard for several weeks now and I absolutely love it. It's solidly built to Logitech standards, response times are amazing, and macros are easily set for games. I went with this keyboard over the G11 because I didn't need the LCD screen and it would be obscured by my desk ledge. I am 100% satisfied with this board and would purchase it again in a heartbeat over anything else.

By ShadowNetworks - Jan 17, 2007

Sweet keyboard!

Strengths: Best Keyboard EVER. Absolutely the nicest peripheral of all time. Has nice lighting, it's got loads of features, and 54 macro combinations!

Weakness: none as of yet

Best Keyboard EVER. Absolutely the nicest peripheral of all time. Has nice lighting, it's got loads of features, and 54 macro combinations! This is no doubt a sick keyboard, but its just to close in price to its big bro... go for the G15!

By marcusverkler - Dec 12, 2006