LED & lighting Keyboards

The Bottom Line: Logitech's $200 G19 Gaming Keyboard boasts a built-in color LCD with exciting capabilities, as well as lots of little improvements over previous models. But with few apps--thus far--that take advantage of the screen in a meaningful way, the G19's potential remains largely untapped. Until the community software effort gets rolling, we can't recommend spending this much on a keyboard that, while flashy, has yet to realize its full potential.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, Hi-Speed USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired

The Bottom Line: With its 30 programmable buttons, the Sidewinder X6 is solid choice for PC gamers who demand total customization. Its removable keypad is also sure to draw in the gamer who wants control over ergonomic preferences.

Specs: 20.2 in x 9.2 in x 1.8 in, 2.9 lbs, External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired

The Bottom Line: The keys on the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard are comfortable to use and emit a satisfying click, but it lacks convenient features we've come to expect from a PC keyboard. Nevertheless, we think this Logitech is a practical, affordable, and convenient keyboard that manages to look sexy at the same time.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired

The Bottom Line: If you're a home theater PC owner looking for the perfect input device, look no further. Logitech has melded the keyboard of a BlackBerry with a flexible cursor control pad into an attractive, coffee-table-ready package that will let you master your HTPC without cluttering up your living room with clunky hardware.

Specs: 6 in x 3.5 in x 1.1 in, 6 oz, External, PC, Game console, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Silver, Dual-purpose ClickPad

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 brings a lot of features and functions. Its wireless, backlit keyboard is also rechargeable, but we wish it were better designed and about $50 less expensive. We suspect many people will be impressed at the features on the box, but then you'll see the price and move along.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Laser, Light silver, Mouse

The Bottom Line: Logitech's G11 Gaming Keyboard has neither the high-tech flash nor the built-in LCD screen of Logitech's G15 model, but otherwise the two keyboards are exactly the same. Nongamers might not be too interested, but thanks a vast array of customizable keys and sharp blue LED backlighting, we imagine all kinds of PC gamers could benefit from it.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired

The Bottom Line: The keyboard's blue backlight will gussy up any gamer's setup, but this unit requires plenty of room on your desk.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keypad, Keyboard, Wired

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired

Specs: 20.3 in x 5.9 in x 0.4 in, External, PC, USB, Keyboard, 4 pin USB Type A, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), Keyboard, Wired, QWERTY

Specs: External, PC, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired, Black