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New G Mouse, Keyboard and Headsets Logitech

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Logitech is releasing a few new products.

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I think I'm going to get the Headset G35. Actually, I know I am. I stopped by Fry's today but it turns out the headphones arent released yet.

Mouse is wired so that's not an option for me. Some may be interested in the new G19 Keyboard.

“The G-series product line is all about seeing how far we can push the envelope, giving gamers extraordinary, engineered-to-win features developed as a result of our deep connection with the gaming community,” said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director of product marketing for gaming. “With each one of these new G-series products, gamers gain exceptional benefits; but most importantly, they can transform their gear to suit their gameplay.”

The Logitech G19 Keyboard for Gaming

Giving you an arsenal of advanced gaming technology, the Logitech G19 keyboard for gaming is the first Logitech keyboard to feature a color GamePanel LCD. The tiltable, 320-by-240-pixel display provides valuable in-game information for over sixty games, including World of Warcraft (requires installation of included Logitech GamePanel software). In addition to in-game information, the screen can show VoIP communication data, clock, CPU load, or other non-gaming specific items such as pictures or videos. And you can easily switch among types of information – without ever leaving your game.

Logitech’s newest keyboard for gaming offers 12 fully programmable G-keys with three macros per key, giving you 36 time-saving commands per game. Performing multiple actions simultaneously is also made easier with the keyboard’s multi-key input-functionality, which allows you to engage up to five keys at the same time.

A popular feature with previous Logitech keyboards for gaming, the Game Mode switch can disable the Windows® key so you don’t get accidentally locked out of your game. And so you can connect and power devices – such as your G9x mouse or G35 headset – the G19 keyboard features two high-speed USB 2.0 ports.

The G19 keyboard for gaming is compatible with both Windows-based and Mac computers.

The Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset

For game-changing immersion, the Logitech G35 headset is the first Logitech headset to offer 7.1 surround sound – a perfect complement to the growing number of action games and high-definition movies that support 7.1-channel surround sound. Powered by second-generation Dolby Headphone technology, the G35 headset simulates the complex acoustics of a listening room, creating a detailed, outside-the-head sound field. Plus, with its proprietary ear-enclosing design, the G35 headset greatly reduces ambient noise from interfering with your entertainment, while an adjustable, noise-canceling microphone focuses on your voice and reduces background noise.

If you want to sound like your World of Warcraft character or disguise your voice when gaming, you can install the included software to enjoy six voice-morphing options, including cyborg, giant, mutant, space squirrel, troll and alien. If you use popular chat clients such as Ventrilo or Team Speak, the G35 headset includes three G-keys on the left earpiece for one-touch command over voice morphing. Additional on-ear audio controls provide quick access to volume, microphone mute and surround sound adjustments.

To ensure your headset remains comfortable during long gaming sessions, the G35 headset features three swappable headbands – thin, thick and contoured designs – so you can select the style that fits you best.

To enhance sound files recorded in more traditional formats, including MP3 files, the G35 headset uses Dolby Pro Logic II in conjunction with Dolby Headphone technology to create an expanded stereo sound.

The Logitech G9x Laser Mouse

Providing precision at any hand speed (up to 150 inches per second on most popular gaming-mousepad surfaces), the Logitech G9x laser mouse extends the promise of the award-winning Logitech G9 Laser Mouse with its next-generation laser sensor. Featuring on-the-fly adjustable dpi from 200 to 5000 dpi, the G9x mouse makes it easy to go from pixel-precise targeting to lightning-fast maneuvers without pausing the action.

The G9x mouse includes two interchangeable, snap-on grips that let you choose a fit and feel that’s best for your playing style. With more ways to tune for the way you play, the G9x mouse also features onboard memory – program up to five ready-to-play profiles. The weight-tuning system gives you up to 28 grams of extra weight. And custom-color LEDs let you match your G9x mouse to your personal preference – or the colors you choose for your G19 keyboard or G13 gameboard.

The Logitech G13 advanced gameboard wins Best of Innovations in Electronic Gaming

The new G-series products join the recently announced Logitech G13 advanced gameboard, which was just awarded the CES 2009 Design and Engineering Award: Best of Innovations in Electronic Gaming. The G13 gameboard offers a contoured design that complements the natural shape of your hand and fingers. So you don’t have to take your eyes off the screen, the concave keys along the home row make it easy to locate buttons by touch. And for a tactical advantage, the G13 gameboard includes 87 buttons, so you can set up custom button-profiles for each one of your favorite games, and a 160-by-43-pixel GamePanel LCD that shows live game stats, system info and messages from other players. The Logitech G13 advanced gameboard is available now in the U.S. and Europe in March for a suggested retail price of $79.99 (U.S.).

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech G19 keyboard for gaming is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in March for a suggested retail price of $199.99 (U.S.). The Logitech G35 surround sound headset is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in March for a suggested retail price of $129.99 (U.S.). The Logitech G9x laser mouse is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in April for a suggested retail price of $99.99 (U.S.).
Video Review of G35:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu9w5lAlwsA

G19 Keyboard Review:

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2 ... 322,00.asp


Video for the G13 Gamepad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu9w5lAlwsA

Gamepad looks nice too. Might finally replace my Saitek with it.
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$200 for the keyboard? No thanks! I don't even use the LCD on the G15 anymore so having it in color isn't really a selling feature for me.
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Sure would be nice if they would release a "gaming" keyboard in the Wave format.
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199.99!

I wouldn't buy that keyboard.

My strategy with keyboards is as simple, comfortable and quiet as possible (Apple Metal keybaord with a few remapped keys for multimedia) and then supplement with gamepad and or Tablet.

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The gamepad looks useful (not the LCD) and I'm liking the Headset. I have the Creative Fatal1ty X-Fi USB headset which sound great and have an outstanding mic but the Logitech G35's look to be better and cover the ears better...hoping a little more comfortable as well.
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that thing looks like i could hop inside of it and blast off into space






and even if i could, its still overpriced
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I emailed my Logi contact to see if I can score a tester of any of those products. I don't want to pay those prices!
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Screw that fancy crap.. My newest keyboard is a tank, and a tip of the hat to the old IBM style.

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Loud clicky keyboard is <3

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The one I got (pictured): http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/customizer.html
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The stuff in the original post is some seriously fugly gear.
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There's two new wireless gaming mice out. I'll post about them later. both are 4000dpi +, one 5200 dpi

The review detected no difference between them and lame wired mice. Since my G7 is acting up with the usual double click logitech issues, I'll try one of them...Ones is Razer Mamba, the other is Sidewinder X8.


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I picked up the Sidewinder X8 on way home from work.

The good and bad so far:


GOOD

-drivers better than Logitech's. The Setpoint drivers are so cockgobbling bad, I didn't install them and had to use the G7 using generic drivers.

-forward/back buttons, although oddly placed, work well (G7 only has back button)

-magnetic charge wire connector thingy is cool and Battery supposedly lasts 3 days or so with the G7 only lasting a day.

-DPI. craziness. 4000dpi is madness. I'm working on getting used to 3000 dpi now on the X8. he G7 is 2000 dpi max. The three button settings for dpi on the X8 are nice. I've got it set to 750, 2000, 3000 dpi for right now. Most of you people are slothing along at 800dpi.

BAD

-not as smooth as the G7. The monster feet on the G7 are the best on any mouse. Precision movement even at high dpi on the G7 is amazing. not so much on the X8, although swapping out the feet for the white Teflon set helps.

-noisier than the G7. The buttons make more noise as does the scroll wheel.

-scroll wheel not as good as the G7. Clunky and stiff, hard to get good grip on with your finger due to flat metal as opposed to rubber rounded wheel of G7.

-don't like the feel in my hand of it compared to the G7. I'll give it a little time but it just doesn't seem like it's going to fit my hand as well as the G7.

I need more time to mess around with it. It's really not fair comparing anything to the ultimate mouse (G7). It's nice to have a few more 2K+ DPI wireless mice to try out. Took them long enough. Maybe the mamba and x8 will get Logitech off their lazy asses and they'll replace the G7 with a new model.
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Blech! Doesn't look like I get the Logi QA hookup this time around. =(
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The Sidewinder X8 is horrible.

I'm back to using the G7.

Adding to the bad:

-feels alien in my hand. Don't like the textures, the form, ot the button placements.

-has "bluetrack" technology...whatever...the thing skips all over the place.

-feels like a tank compared to the sleek G7. The difference in smooth motion from the feet can't be ignored. Most of you won't even understand the glory of huge mouse feet.

-The metal scroll wheel is terrible. hard to get a grip on it, too much force necessary to scroll it. jerky.

-The entire mouse is very noisy

-The LCD readout is a waste. It shows what DPI you're suing but it's unreadable unless you get up close and still ugly red/

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-bought it locally so can return it!

This mouse fails at just about everything
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Still waiting for a decent MX1000 replacement.
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