Product Description
The
logitech gaming keyboard g510 gives you the tools and intel you need to
win, putting you control of the game with a gamepanel lcd, custom
backlighting*, and integrated usb audio. * requires software
installation.
Product Details
- Color:
Black
- Brand: Logitech
- Model: 920-002530
- ESRB
Rating: Rating Pending
- Platform: Windows
- Format:
DVD-ROM
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 20.99" h x
3.37" w x 9.94" l, 3.57 pounds
Features
- GamePanel
LCD: Access in-game stats, VoIP data media player information and
more?without leaving the game
- Custom-color backlighting:
Personalize backlighting in a variety of backlit colors to match the
rest of your gear, and easily locate keys in the dark*
- Integrated
USB Audio: Strategize in clear digital audio. Separate headphone and
mic jacks and mute buttons let you use any analog headset with 3.5 mm
plugs as a USB audio device.
- 18 Programmable G-keys: Three mode
states for each G-Key let you record up to 54 single key presses or
complex macros per game*
- Full-speed USB: Execute commands
without delay with speeds four times faster than standard USB
keyboards(* Requires software installation)
Editorial
Reviews
From
the Manufacturer
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| Gaming Keyboard G510
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| • | Easy-to-read LCD display provides real-time game
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| • | Customizable
backlit key colors |
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| • | Headset jacks
for crystal-clear USB audio |
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| • | 18 fully
programmable G-keys execute up to 54 functions per game |
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| • | Full-speed USB
for lag-free execution of commands |
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| | | Logitech Gaming
Keyboard G510The tools and intel you need to
winYou'll be well armed for battle with this powerful
keyboard for hardcore gamers. Get the real-time information and
customizable control you need to step up your gaming speed, accuracy and
victories.
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| | | GamePanel LCD for instant intel
Access
vital in-game stats, system performance, VOIP communication data, media
player information and more—without leaving the game.
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| | | Custom-color backlighting
Personalize
keyboard lighting to match your setup
Choose from a wide
array of character backlighting colors, including white
Just
the right brightness to easily locate keys in the dark
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| | | Headset-ready USB audio
Separate
headphone and mic jacks and mute buttons let you strategize with
teammates in clear digital sound
Use any analog headset with
3.5 mm plugs
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| | 18
programmable G-keys
Configure up to 54 unique functions
per game
Program single keystrokes or intricate macros
Record
new macros on the fly without exiting the game
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| | | Full-speed USB with multi-key input
500Hz
(2 millisecond) report rate means your commands are executed without
delay
Press multiple keys at once to perform complex actions
without worrying that keystrokes are being ignored, delayed or blocked
by other keys
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| | | Game/desktop mode prevents interruptions
Disable
the Windows/Context Menu keys with a flip of a switch and you'll never
accidently interrupt your game |
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Compatibility
 | | | What's in the box?
Keyboard
Palm rest
Software CD
User documentation
1-year
limited hardware warranty
| | | Works with
Windows XP,
Windows Vista, or Windows 7
Mac OS X 10.4 or later
Available
high-speed USB 2.0 port
20 MB of available hard disk space
CD-ROM
drive
GamePanel LCD requires software that supports Logitech
GamePanel technology. Visit www.logitech.com/gamepanel
GamePanel
LCD, custom backlighting, and G-key programming require software
installation.
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Compare
Which
Logitech Gaming Keyboard Is Right For You?
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| Gaming Keyboard G110 | G13
Advanced Gameboard | Gaming Keyboard
G510 | G19
Keyboard for Gaming |
| What Do You Get? | Fully
programmable control | Portable and customizable control | Game-changing control, customization and audio clarity | A
complete arsenal of advanced gaming technology |
| Keyboard
Design |
| Backlit
keys with customizable colors |  | | | |
| GamePanel LCD for instant game
intel | | Monochrome | Monochrome | Color |
| Integrated USB audio for headsets | | | | |
| USB Hub Ports | One USB
2.0 port | | | Two powered USB 2.0 ports |
| Palm Rest | Detachable | Integrated cushion | Detachable | Detachable |
| Navigation
Features |
| Programmable
G-keys | 12 | 25 | 18 | 12 |
| Onboard memory/stores
profiles | | | | |
| Quick media controls | | | | |
| On-the-fly macro recording | | | | |
| System
Support |
| Windows
XP, Vista or 7 and Mac OS X | | | | |
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out the G-SERIES from Logitech:
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With
interchangeable grips, customizable weights, and adjustable mouse
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your entire gaming experience. | | Logitech Gaming Mouse G700
With
13 programmable controls and a full-speed wireless connection, the G700
keeps you comfortable, in control and deep into your game. | | Logitech Wireless Gaming
Headset G930
A fast wireless connection lets you level up
without being tied down. And 7.1 surround sound puts you right in the
middle of the action. | | Logitech G35 Surround Sound
Headset
Powered by Dolby technology, the G35 headset
delivers detailed 7.1 surround sound, with convenient on-ear controls
that give you quick access to key audio features. | | Logitech Gaming Headset
G330
With its adjustable, behind-the-head design,
pressure-relieving silicone lining, and pivoting ear pads, the Logitech
Gaming Headset G330 delivers comfort that won't quit. |
Customer Reviews
A great refresh of a great keyboard
Logitech is on a roll with
their new keyboards. They've created an interesting and (usually) easy
to follow line of keyboards that range from being perfectly competent
(G110) to being absolutely wonderful (G19, G13). Sitting in the middle
at one point was the G15. The G15 had very similar features to the G110
(which was a refresh of the G11). It came with an LCD screen where the
G110 had none. The only one up the G110 had was in the programmable key
department. On the side of all of the G series keyboards is a row of
G-keys, which allowed you to do a variety of things, like program
specific key strokes or even develop macros. All of these functions are
controlled by software, that allows you to sync specific G-keys to
specific games. This allows you to load a game, and have a specific key
set for that particular game.
The original G15 apparently had 18
G-keys. When they redid the G series keyboards, they reduced that number
to six programmable buttons (this is the previous model and the one I
used). The new refresh (G510) ups the G-keys back to 18 (with the M
buttons, this provides you with 54 unique functions per game). This
allows games to have a vast combination of keys to choose from and even
trumps the G19, the "top of the line keyboard" in terms of numbers. That
is, until the inevitable G19 refresh. The G510 has an monochromatic LCD
screen that has a couple of really cool widgets available. It works
seamlessly with Ventrilo, so if you're in the middle of a game and
you're playing with new people, you can see who's talking, comments
people leave, etc. It works very well. I use it all the time with the
G19. Other games offers specific widgets. I've seen this mostly with
Lord of the Rings Online, where you can see your stats on the screen. It
also has other non-gaming uses, such as media displays. You can see the
song track/artist of music you're playing, for instance. It can also be
used as a clock, a POP3 Monitor or as a RSS feed. These are all
features that carry over from the G15 and are a step up from the G110
which lacks the LCD screen. This is also a step down from the G19 which
offers the same functionality, but in color. The G19 will allow you to
watch videos on the screen, but the small screen doesn't necessarily
make it conducive to video watching on a regular basis.
Otherwise,
the keyboard operates like you'd expect. It has backlights that allows
you to use a multitude of colors to light your keys. It has both
integrated USB for audio for a headset and also separate audio/mic jacks
with the option to mute it. One nice feature is a slider that allows
you to switch between gaming and Windows, which makes it so you
accidently do something to minimize your game. It does lack the USB hub
options of the G19, though. Overall, the G510 is a great refresh of an
already capable keyboard. For those who have the G15 and are thinking
about upgrading, I don't think I'd necessarily do it (or maybe look at
the G19, which I will continue to use). But for those new to the
Logitech G series keyboards, this is a great intermediate keyboard that
offers most of the functionality of the G19 and offers more
functionality than their entry level keyboard (G110). No matter which
one you go with, I'm really impressed with Logitech's keyboards.
Logitech G510
I received my G510 last
Thursday (21 Oct 2010). I have a DELL XPS (less than a year old--fully
loaded/i7--920 w/12gb RAM) and run windows 7/64bit. The G510 keyboard
slows or stops the XPS from bootup if you have the G510 in the startup
sequence--which is the default and recommended setting. I explored my
problem with Logitech help site (which is aware of the bootup problem
since they have issued instructions on how to avoid) and found that I
should update by BIOS. I did that. Then I found a review that stated you
had to have your G510 disconnected at startup--I tried that but my
system wanted the 510 connect in order to continue. Which I did and it
then froze. I now have all the LCD menu items (RSS feeds, etc) "Off"
except for the time and stopwatch. It does boot but still struggles with
the G510 by turning it on and the off and then back on again. I don't
feel comfortable in adjusting BIOS settings by disabling items which may
be needed by other programs I run.
I like the keyboard as it has
an excellent macro interface, good response time, and excellent
instructions for programming the g-keys. I want to keep it for these
reasons. HOWEVER I may return it to AMAZON if I can't get a smooth
startup by this Thursday.
High quality,
even in the smallest details!
The size of the keyboard is
what I would call about medium. Not the largest keyboard I have seen,
but also not small or flimsy feeling in any way. While the size may be
moderate, the power in this board packs a punch. You can feel the
solidness in the design. The keys are quite, but have a nice tactile
clicky feeling to them when pressing them.
The function keys for
the LCD screen allow you to scroll thought different status screens,
giving you details on RAM and memory usage. You can preset different
count down clocks and stop watch counters. There is a time/date clock
feature for the LED screen as well with about a dozen customizable
features. When listening to music on your computer, the track info is
viewable on the screen.
In addition to the fully customizable
G-keys, there is also a useful Windows game mode key which allows you to
turn off the Windows keys on the keyboard to keep you from accidentally
pressing them and minimizing or closing out of your game.
When
the keyboard is plugged in, you can control your computer's music
functions from audio buttons and a scroll wheel on the right side of the
board. These can be used even when not using the ear phone jack located
on the keyboard.
The depth that Logitech went to in the key
quality also shows. In creating the keys, they started off with clear
keys, that they then paint silver, then paint with 2 coats of black
paint. They then use a laser to etch the letters/numbers into the keys
and then paint it with a clear coat. This process gives nice
illumination of light through each of the keys, but prevents paint
chipping and any light leakage from the base of them. In a dark room, I
tested several different colors and tilted the key board at all kinds of
angles and was unable to see any light coming from anywhere that it
should not have been. The back-light color options are pretty much
unlimited, since you have a the full color spectrum to chose from.
With
this keyboard communicating with your computer every 2 milliseconds, it
makes it about 4 times faster than typical keyboards. It is powered
through the connecting USB cable, so no extra power adapter is needed. I
find this a great feature since most computer accessories/peripherals
do need their own power supply and this is just one less I have to find
an outlet for and one less cord to thread through the back of the desk.
This
keyboard has a lot of function and fun in a nice sized packaged. It's
fast, functional and very well made!
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