Logitech G13 Gameboard - Discuss

http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/logitechs-g13-gameboard-turns-it-up-to-level-80/
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/pc_gaming/mice_keyboards/devices/5123&cl=us,en

Logitech announced today the G13 Gameboard, a N52/FANG type peripheral with a built in LCD panel and over 25 customizable keys.

Here is the description from Logitech's website:

Dig in. Get comfortable.

* Naturally contoured design: Follows the natural shape of your hand and fingers for increased comfort during long sessions.
* Large, concave buttons: Let you locate buttons by touch on the home row.
* Solid, stable design: Helps assure that your gameboard will keep up when your game gets intense. Strategically placed feet. Stable weight (650 grams).

Take command.

* Twenty-five programmable keys: Customize keys to suit your style of play.
* Quick macros: Assign complex actions to single keystrokes—on the fly.
* Programmable mini-joystick: Maneuver quickly and easily. The control you need is under your thumb.
* Backlit keys: Let you easily locate the right key in low-light conditions or lights-out play. Plus, you can customize the keys with any backlight color that you want.

Go mobile.

* Onboard memory: Saves your profiles so you can take your personal preferences with you.
* Portable design: Keeps the game going wherever you go.

Stay informed.

* High-visibility GamePanel™ LCD: Gather tactical information, including live stats, system info, and communications from fellow players.
* Public software development kit (SDK): Upload the latest enhancements developed exclusively for GamePanel™ by the Logitech open-source community.



Who's getting one

 

I wished the software onboard and the GamePanel had more features. This thing is as expensive as the G15. Why not get the full keyboard instead ?

 

lol that looks so weird. personally, i'd rather get the g15

 

I don't think I could be a good gamer with a keyboard like this

 

Well I think I get one ...
Notebook keyboard is good for typing but wasd and gaming puts a heavy load on it.
Got logitech mouse/gamepad so better to have it all from 1 maker.
On my desktop have/had nostromo n50 then n52, they work nice .. confortable.
For desktop I would get a full logitech g18 but for notebook no point for me.

And 1 point that ppl missing, on a gameboard don't have to move the hand all over like on a keyboard if
you want to press numbers 1to9.

 

Cool. But if I were to get one it'll likely end up in the same dusty box as my Microsoft Strategic Commander and Belkin Nostromo N25. I already have the first gen G15 KB (which I still use) and for the number of years it's been out the support for the display has been almost non-existent.

 

Well I put everest / hardware status on the g15 and after didn't care if there is support or anything else for it.

it's true that the g15 replaced my n52 gamepad, but just because it took all the space on the desk lol.

This g13 on 1 side, nootebook in the middle tilted in angle, mouse on other side, it's kinda perfect. (well if g13 would be wireless )
By buying a full keyboard would have to push the notebook back.
And using a notebook with external keyboard/mouse/monitor/ ... kinda kills the purpose, might as well use a desktop then.

Will get a g18 for my desktop, whenever I decide to put that together from the box it is piled now.

Playing mmo-s and hardware based macros ftw. especially on the fly.