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Have been looking for a replacement for my third (and last) Belkin N52. Belkin’s newer offering isn’t of interest.

Am not going to touch on each feature of the G13, but rather, just the features I like.

The Logitech G13 Game pad was out of the box, connected and installed in under 10 minutes. Working through the device configuration is an ongoing matter, done as needed. The only problem encountered is what to do with all the extra keys. The device itself is a solid desktop component. 6 traction pads on the bottom keep it from shifting or moving under hand. The Palm pad is simple in design, very comfortable and it works better for me than the contoured style palm rest. 22 keys on the main pad, two around the toggle and the toggle is also clickable downwards. The clear and easily read labels on the keys are difficult to see when gaming because of the angle presented at, but this hasn’t presented a problem. The Four main movement keys (WAS&D) contain minor divots allowing for swift re-orientation. The display panel offers; Stopwatch / Countdown; RSS News Feed; CPU & RAM Usage Monitors; Date and Time; A Power button. Additionally, though not employed in the games I play, the panel may be used to display in game equipment levels and other live game data from some games.

It’s looks, though not unpleasant, took time to grow on me. It’s now a combination of a great functioning device with good physical features draws me to conclude it exceeded initial expectations.

Support is from Logitech, a wealth of information on each of its products. The G13 being no exception. One picto-manual (no words) in 35+ languages on the G13. The G13 site pages were surprisingly easy to navigate.

For any not aware of the advantage a game pad offers: Each movement or action is performed using the same key regardless of game being played.

PRO: Not having to learn new key maps to effectively play new games.

CON: Having to spend time configuring the Game Pad to the Games Key Map.

ie – If you use the ‘G7′ key to cast the spell sending all opponents to the Corn Field in one game.
The same G7 key would be used to throw the real big bomb and blow all away, in another game.

Game profiles are managed through the G-series Key Profiler. Once the first profile is built, it can be used as a template for others. So once familiar with the game pad and configured to best support the personal style of play. The resulting profile can be used as the base template for other games. Having a pad set up properly allows the gamer to concentrate on the game play and not have to cross reference which key does what action.

Most telling comment I can pass along: If this one failed on me, I’d order a new one.

Logitech G13 Programmable Gameboard with LCD Display Feature

• Naturally contoured design follows the natural shape of your hand and fingers for increased comfort during long sessions.
• Onboard memory lets you program up to 5 ready-to-play profiles, so you can take your personal preferences with you.
• Customizable backlighting lets you choose your colors and easily locate the right key in low-light conditions or lights-out play.
• 25 programmable keys allow you to assign keyboard functions to suit your style of play and create macros on the fly
• The high-visibility GamePanel LCD displays game stats, system info, and communications from fellow players.

Logitech G13 Programmable Gameboard with LCD Display Overview

The Logitech G13 advanced gameboard gives you game-changing comfort and control. Naturally contoured design follows the natural shape of your hand and fingers for increased comfort during long sessions. Onboard memory lets you program up to 5 ready-to-play profiles, so you can take your personal preferences with you. Customizable backlighting lets you choose your colors and easily locate the right key in low-light conditions or lights-out play.

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This is an awesome keyboard and I think all others have already done a good job point out it’s features and what it is capable of.

However one thing that should be mentioned that is with all keyboards there can be manufacturing issues, but Amazon can lay fears to rest.

My keyboard was shipped and many of the keys did not work. I had it on a Vista system, so I conneced it to my wife’s XP system to ensure it was not an OS or driver issue and it was not. But with Amazon one click, fill out an online form and a new one was on it’s way immediatly. When that one came there were no issues. I definitely praise Amazon’s hassle free replacements and returns.

It was unfortunate that the first keyboard had issues, but I do have several friends that have gotten this keyboard with no issues.
Maybe some will say I am too unforgiving to the fact that there was a manufacturing issue. But those things do happen and Logitech has a very good reputation and I will stand by them and with Amazon having my back when these things happen its all good.

I still rate this a 5 because of the features and ease of use.

I had the original G15 and unlike others I actually prefer the smaller footprint at teh expense of some of the G keys. Eighteen keys X 3 modes (54 macros) if the G15 is more than what most people need and the 12 X 3 modes is more than sufficuent for my needs as well as many others. also the fact you can change the back lihgt color based on mode is very helpful when switching modes very fast in a game. There is no guessing or accidentally thinking you are in a different mode for the macros.

Logitech G19 Programmable Gaming Keyboard with Color Display Feature

• A color GamePanel LCD displays game stats, system information, VOIP communication data, video playback, image slideshows, and many other items, without leaving the game.
• User-selectable character backlighting color lets you personalize the keyboard to better fit with the rest of your computer and gaming equipment.
• Twelve programmable G-keys with three macros per key provide space to program 36 single keypresses or complex macros; use the MR key to record new macros on-the-fly.
• Two high-speed, powered USB 2.0 ports give you the ability to transfer data to and from peripherals – like MP3 players and flash drives – while providing power to charge battery-powered devices.
• Multi-key input allows you to use up to five keys at once to perform multiple complex actions.

Logitech G19 Programmable Gaming Keyboard with Color Display Overview

When you’re gearing up for battle, you never compromise. Not on your team, not on your weapons, and certainly not on your hardware. If you take your gameplay seriously, you want the Logitech G19 on your side.

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