The new G15

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10-08-2007, 12:50 AM
CShadowRun

The new G15

Has anyone seen the new G15? i knew logitech where making a new G-Series keyboard, and when i finally saw this...i can't belive it

They've actually taken the existing keyboard, and made it WORSE

They've removed 8 of the 12 G-Keys
They've embedded the LCD Display so you can't angle it to your liking
They've replaced the media keys and the volume control knob with crappy buttons.
They've changed the backlights to red
They still havn't fixed the fucking drivers so you can use the G-Keys as a joystick or as diffrent buttons that arn't actually on the keyboard

what on earth is this? is there something i'm missing? i feel like stabbing logitech in the face right now...so much dissapointment :(
10-08-2007, 12:58 AM
PhyrraM

So don't buy it.

and FYI... The original is the G15 Gaming keyboard, the new is just G15 Keyboard. It's possible that Logitech is leaving room in the lineup for a G1x Gaming Keyboard later.

The G11 is $50 at Target now. A good deal if you can do without the LCD. Same as the orginal G15 Gaming Keyboard minus the LCD.
10-08-2007, 01:13 AM
CShadowRun

Hehe, i own a G15 (Old model). I knew the new model was coming, and i was expecting it to be way cooler than the old model. I obviously don't intend to buy this model...its just so disapointing :(
10-08-2007, 05:08 AM
Majestic_Clown

they have a g15 gaming and a g15 standard, sounds like the standard your describing
10-08-2007, 08:20 AM
TheStender

Mine doesn't work like I wished it did...I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, or what. But I'll set up a G key to do auto heal (Alt+3), and then exit out of the G15 program. Then I'll load up WoW, and the G key...doesn't work.

For a while it would work, and now mysteriously, it doesn't work again.
10-08-2007, 08:26 AM
Majestic_Clown

make sure that the profile activated when you load the game.
it will show you on the LCD display that it gets activates.
10-08-2007, 09:49 AM
Runiat

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Originally Posted by TheStender

Mine doesn't work like I wished it did...I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, or what. But I'll set up a G key to do auto heal (Alt+3), and then exit out of the G15 program. Then I'll load up WoW, and the G key...doesn't work.

For a while it would work, and now mysteriously, it doesn't work again.

When you say "exit out of the G15 program", do you mean close the window or actually unload the driver?

Assuming it's the first, you should know that loading WoW will switch your key-settings to a set made for just WoW - with the default settings, at least - so you gotta alt+tab out and set up some keys while it's running, or choose your WoW profile before starting the game, or just use the quick-macro system while in-game (running via the LCD display).
10-08-2007, 09:58 AM
TheStender

Quote:

Originally Posted by Runiat

When you say "exit out of the G15 program", do you mean close the window or actually unload the driver?

Assuming it's the first, you should know that loading WoW will switch your key-settings to a set made for just WoW - with the default settings, at least - so you gotta alt+tab out and set up some keys while it's running, or choose your WoW profile before starting the game, or just use the quick-macro system while in-game (running via the LCD display).

Exit out of the program. And in the program, it's the WoW key settings I'm changing. And when I load up WoW, on the LCD it will pop up the "World of Warcraft" and then display all my stats and everything. And I have no idea how to use the quick-macro system while in game...

Like I said, for a while there it was working fine, with just the one G key I was using. But then I went in and tried to set another key, and all of a sudden the auto heal G key I was using stopped working.

I'll try it again tonight and see if it works.
10-08-2007, 10:27 AM
CShadowRun

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majestic_Clown

they have a g15 gaming and a g15 standard, sounds like the standard your describing

The new G15 is intended to replace the old G15, if you don't belive me. Check out logitechs website. The old G15 has been removed from existance. You can't even download the drivers anymore.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheStender

Mine doesn't work like I wished it did...I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, or what. But I'll set up a G key to do auto heal (Alt+3), and then exit out of the G15 program. Then I'll load up WoW, and the G key...doesn't work.

For a while it would work, and now mysteriously, it doesn't work again.

Theres a profile box in the config screen. Your probably editing "Default Profile" you need to change it to WoW
10-08-2007, 10:38 AM
TheStender

Quote:

Originally Posted by CShadowRun

Theres a profile box in the config screen. Your probably editing "Default Profile" you need to change it to WoW

Nope, it's the WoW profile.

And back on topic, has anyone ever had a keyboard with a red backlit keys? To me that just sounds horrible. I like my faint blue.
10-08-2007, 02:50 PM
CShadowRun

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheStender

Quote:

Originally Posted by CShadowRun

Theres a profile box in the config screen. Your probably editing "Default Profile" you need to change it to WoW

Nope, it's the WoW profile.

And back on topic, has anyone ever had a keyboard with a red backlit keys? To me that just sounds horrible. I like my faint blue.

I like red lol
10-08-2007, 03:54 PM
CShadowRun

:o :o :o :o :o :o :o

BETA DRIVERS! :o

Beta drivers that support LUA script addons...!!! :D

YAY!

http://www.wingmanteam.com/latest_so.../beta_main.htm
10-09-2007, 05:10 AM
Majestic_Clown

I stand sorrected.

Logitech have replaced the G15 with the new design, in my own opinion it looks flash but rubbish!

Less macro keys, non-movable LCD display!

I�m holding onto my old one!

Might buy an old one incase my one breaks!

http://www.logitech.com/repository/535/jpg/4715.1.0.jpg
10-09-2007, 05:28 AM
Slats

That looks fucking shit. :/

Black & Orange? Less Macro Keys.... wasn't the whole point macro keys. Fuck the screen. Your looking at your MONITOR. Not at the LCD.
10-09-2007, 06:51 AM
Majestic_Clown

the LCD is important to me for Teamspeak and for the time as I have a tendency to forget the time and look at my phone to see the time and notice is 4am and I work in the morning :P
10-09-2007, 08:14 AM
zanthor

I use my LCD only for ventrilo. Everything else I need is in game (Including Telo's Clock ;)).

Less G keys by a long shot... down from 18 to 6... wow.

The lua based scripting could be nice, keep in mind however that even if it's Lua based it will NOT have access to the WoW API, and anything you automate with a Lua based macro driven by your G15 is likely to get you banned.
10-09-2007, 08:38 AM
Majestic_Clown

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Originally Posted by zanthor

and anything you automate with a Lua based macro driven by your G15 is likely to get you banned.

Oh yes! Needless you say I think I might give logitech my feedback.
10-09-2007, 08:41 PM
CShadowRun

Yea, i posted on the logitech forums to bitch at them, just to make sure that i had actually got it right, and that they had actually replaced an old keyboard with a worse one.

The only benifit i've seen to this board is that its 1-2 inches shorter than the G15 (LOL)

http://forums.logitech.com/logitech/...thread.id=7231
10-11-2007, 01:34 AM
daddyd302

For me, I like the newer model, as it takes up less space on my pullout, without having to move it constantly. I'm not really sure why I got it besides that it's a Logitech and I own alot of their products. I never bother with the macro keys, so having less never bother me. I still think the lcd screen is more gimmick then anything, as I hardly have time to look at it while gaming. I got it on sale for $79 and also the new G9[same price] so I'm not complaining.