Announcing the Logitech G13, Could it be a good PVP Board?
I use the Logitech G15 Keyboard and G5 Mouse, I love them both. I actually blew $50 on the stupid Zboard with the WOW Keys, but it blows. Anyhow, Logitech announced the G13 today. Take a look at this thing. Nice? I’m going to give it a go personally. It’s not a “replacement” keyboard, it’s just an extra something to play with.
Read on for more pics and info (Press Release) on the Logitech G13…
LOGITECH INTRODUCES GAME-CHANGING GAMEBOARD
Logitech G13 Advanced Gameboard Features Naturally Contoured Design, Onboard Memory, Customizable Backlighting
FREMONT, Calif. — Dec. 10, 2008 — Whether you’re rescuing hostages, on a quest with your guild or saving humanity, you don’t want to worry about hand fatigue or hitting the wrong key. Today, Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) introduced the Logitech® G13 advanced gameboard – a hybrid gaming keyboard designed to complement your Logitech keyboard and mouse – giving you game-changing comfort and control on a Mac® computer or a PC.
“If you’re into serious gaming, there’s no better feeling than playing with the G13 gameboard by your side,” said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director of product marketing for gaming. “Unlike other gameboards that focus only on programmability, the G13 advanced gameboard incorporates the principles of our award-winning Comfort Wave design. So whether you’re getting into World of Warcraft® or walking into your next LAN party, the G13 gameboard gives you a powerful advantage over those forced to work with less.”
With its sculpted, ergonomically inspired shape and pushing-the-envelope functionality, the Logitech G13 advanced gameboard completes your search for gear, augmenting a Logitech® G15 keyboard for gaming and a Logitech® G9 Laser Mouse.
Delivering increased comfort, the iconic contoured design complements the natural shape of your hand and fingers, while the smooth, concave home-row keys make it easy to locate buttons by touch. With three game modes, 25 programmable keys and a programmable analog stick, the G13 gameboard offers up to 87 ways for you to control your game (software installation required). And you can set up custom button-profiles for each one of your favorite titles. You can even create macros on the fly without having to pause your game.
And for another tactical advantage, the 160-by-43-pixel GamePanel LCD shows live game stats, system info and even messages from other players.
With the G13 gameboard, you’ll also get backlit keys that help you easily locate the right key in low-light conditions or lights-out play. And you can select from hundreds of available backlight colors, so your gameboard looks just the way you want it.
A handy solution for the laptop gamer, the G13 gameboard includes onboard memory, letting you program up to five ready-to-play profiles and take them with you to your next LAN party. The G13 gameboard also offers pre-configured settings for many popular games, including World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade, Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™, Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™ and many others.
With its sturdy weight and strategically placed feet, the G13 gameboard won’t move during gameplay, giving you rock-solid support all the way to victory.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech G13 advanced gameboard is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in December for a suggested retail price of $79.99 (U.S.).
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There are 11 Comments to "Announcing the Logitech G13, Could it be a good PVP Board?"
I dont understand why everyone hates on the Zboard keyboard, I have been using mine for over a year now and I love it.
I just don’t like the feel and the mapped keys don’t “do it” for me.
I agree Zboard is not good, I use Cyborg Command Unit, which is a lot like Logitech G13. Logitech seems to be made better. Only thing about the G13 is there is no key for you pincy finger, which can be used like the tab key on the keyboard, this reason I got Cyborg. But the G13 will last you longer and looks like it would have a better feel.
I’ve got both that suckah bugdet zboard and Logitech G15. I’m gonna get that mouse for sure.
I have an MX518 Mouse (downgrade of G5 – Optical instead of Laser, which imo is better)
Also have a G15 keyboard. This G13 looks great, though, since I have a wierd style of using keyboards etc. this keyboard wouldn’t work for me.
Basically; Instead of having a diff. finger on W,A,S,D, I have my pointy finger on W, and my thumb literally controls, A, S, D, \, Z, X, C, and my middle finger controls `, 1, 2, 3, etc
Don’t ask me how! O_O
@ Michael
Respect. I have rolled the same for a long time and got my guildies to. It is an unfair advantage. I am bummed they are releasing this to the masses. Yeah, I agree, no pinky spot, no adjustable thumb position, but I am betting the buttons don’t stick.
http://www.steelseries.com/us also rocks. I am using the g9 mouse though so I can’t justify the sidegrade.
This looks sweet 15 bottons that can be programed thats crazy for a mouse. Thanks Tao
When can we expect a review about this peripheral?
Thanks in advance
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I know this post is old , but why are people saying oh I don’t need this I have this mouse. The G13 IS NOT a replacement for your mouse it is a replacement for your KEYBOARD, You use it with your mouse. If your not using your mouse you would be Keyboard turning and anyone who knows anything about WoW knows that is bad.
So anyone just so everyone is strait here its G13+Mouse NOT G13+keyboard.