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Logitech G15 Keyboard (Revision 2) comparison

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Price $69.00 to $99.00 $79.95 to $139.00 $59.99 to $79.99 $175.99 to $199.99 Check Prices
CNET editors' rating
Average user rating 0 stars
Release date September 01, 2007 March 01, 2009 November 06, 2006
The Bottom Line Logitech's revised version of its already distinctive G15 gaming keyboard adds polish and trims some of the fat. Throw in the now-mature user community that churns out lots of homebrew apps for the built-in LCD screen, and we'd recommend this keyboard to any PC gamer as a unique, useful, and customizable input device. Although you don't get a price break by buying the package instead of the individual devices, we still consider this one of the best mouse and keyboard packages on the market. It combines an even better version of our favorite mouse and an equally adept keyboard at a very reasonable price. 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. 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. Razer brings all the polish to its Tarantula gaming keyboard that it has to mice over the years. The Tarantula is a little more expensive than other keyboards geared toward gamers, but its build quality, customization options, and responsiveness are definitely worth it.
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Features
BatteryInfo unavailable3 x AA type
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Cables Included1 x USB cable
1 x USB charge cable - External
USB cable - Integrated
1 x USB cable - Integrated
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Connectivity TechnologyWired - USB
Wireless - 2.4 GHz
Wired - USB
Wired - USB
Wired - USB
FeaturesPalm rest
LCD display
Palm rest , Yes
Backlit
Palm rest
PerfectStroke
Backlit
LCD display
2-port Hi-Speed USB hub
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ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableBlack
LocalizationEnglish - US
English - US
English - US
English - US
US
Microsoft CertificationWorks with Windows Vista
Compatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Certified for Windows Vista
Product DescriptionLogitech G15 Gaming Keyboard - Keyboard
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro - Keyboard , Mouse
Logitech Illuminated Keyboard - Keyboard
Logitech G19 Keyboard for Gaming - Keyboard
Razer Tarantula Keyboard
Buttons Qty6
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10
Pointing Device / ManipulatorInfo unavailableMouse
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Wireless ReceiverInfo unavailableUSB wireless receiver
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Key/Button FunctionMultimedia
Programmable
Zoom
Volume
Multimedia
Programmable
Internet browsing
E-mail
Multimedia
Internet browsing
Volume
Multimedia
Programmable
Programmable
Device TypeKeyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
OS RequiredMicrosoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Apple MacOS X 10.4 or later
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Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
3 years warranty
3 years warranty
1 year warranty
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