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Logitech G15 Keyboard (Revision 2)

Logitech G15 Keyboard (Revision 2)
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Price $34 to $64 at 7 stores $64 to $99 at 15 stores $81 to $119 at 17 stores $76 to $112 at 13 stores
CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars Very good
3.5 stars Very good
3.5 stars Very good
3.5 stars Very good
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating 2.5 stars out of 34 reviews 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews
Release date September 06, 2005 July 30, 2007 June 14, 2007 June 11, 2008 September 01, 2007
The Bottom Line Microsoft's ergonomic keyboard is comfortable to use and supplies a few useful extras. Logitech's Cordless Desktop Wave stands out for its comfortable ergonomic touches, an easy learning curve, and its affordable price. We have minor issues with its hot keys--the media controls get short shrift--but heavy typists will like what Logitech has to offer here. Though it may not offer much relief from clinical repetitive stress injuries, the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 will satisfy users who want a slightly more comfortable keyboard and mouse than the one that came with their computer. The Kinesis Advantage Contoured Keyboard requires a significant investment of both money and time, but those who make the investment will be rewarded with a more comfortable typing experience. 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.

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Battery Info unavailable 4 x AA type
4 x AA type
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Cables Included 1 x USB cable - Integrated
1 x USB extension cable - External
Info unavailable Info unavailable 1 x USB cable
Connectivity Technology Wired - USB
Wireless - RF
Wireless - RF
Wired - USB
Wired - USB
Keyboard Layout Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable QWERTY / DVORAK
Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH) Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 16.5 in x 8 in x 2.9 in
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Features Zoom slider
Spillproof
Palm rest , Yes
Optimized battery life
Palm rest , Yes
Zoom slider
Palm rest , Yes
2-port USB hub
Palm rest , Yes
Palm rest
LCD display
Localization English - North America
English - US
Info unavailable Info unavailable English - US
Product Description Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 - Keyboard
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave - Keyboard , Mouse
Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 - Keyboard , Mouse
Keyboard
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard - Keyboard
Buttons Qty Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 6
Pointing Device / Manipulator Info unavailable Mouse
Mouse
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Wireless Receiver Info unavailable USB wireless receiver
USB wireless receiver
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Key/Button Function Multimedia
Zoom
Programmable
E-mail
Multimedia
Zoom
Programmable
Internet browsing
Volume
Zoom
E-mail
Internet browsing
Info unavailable Multimedia
Programmable
Device Type Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.2 - 10.3
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Microsoft Windows XP
Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Apple MacOS X 10.2.x - 10.4.x
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later
Info unavailable Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Package Type Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Retail
Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty Info unavailable 5 years warranty
Info unavailable 2 years warranty
1 year warranty
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