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Logitech's New Keyboard Has Red, Blue LEDs

by - source: Tom's Hardware US

It's like mixing colors for a lightsaber... except without the green.

Looking for a gaming keyboard with customizable LED backlit keys? Logitech today announced the follow up to its G11 keyboard with the G110. Yes, it's still a keyboard, but the G110 sets itself apart with a few new features.

The G110 has both red and blue LED backlights for the keys, allowing for complete red or completely blue lettering that'll glow in the dark. You can also mix the two colors together to create any shade of purple you like.

There are also 12 programmable G keys and M keys for custom functions and macros. If you're prone to hitting the Windows or context menu keys during gameplay, there's also a switch to disable those.

The G110 has integrated USB audio, so users can plug in any 3.5mm headphone and microphone to use it for in-game chat. It also comes with a single USB port for convenient plug ins of devices such as thumb drives or mice. Best of all, the whole keyboard only requires USB port.

Logitech hasn’t announced pricing or availability yet, but the outgoing G11 retailed for $70. We're hoping to see this on store shelves in time for the holidays.

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joshthor 10/15/2009 7:17 PM
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looks awesome. if its reletively cheap i will get it.

yang 10/15/2009 7:18 PM
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wow this would totally dominate my saitek eclipse 2

yang 10/15/2009 7:19 PM
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joshthor :
looks awesome. if its reletively cheap i will get it.



the article said it'll be 70 dollars...

El_Capitan 10/15/2009 7:19 PM
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coonday 10/15/2009 7:22 PM
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Nice, and no stupid screen to inflate the price to a hundred dollars either.

duckmanx88 10/15/2009 7:25 PM
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Yang :
the article said it'll be 70 dollars...



"Logitech hasn’t announced pricing or availability yet". The G11 is $70. The article about the G110. The naming schemes of devices throw me off too.

JasonAkkerman 10/15/2009 7:33 PM
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I'm still rockin my original G15, with LCD screen and 18 macro buttons.

I guess I'll have to upgrade to this one when it dies, seeing as they don't make the original G15 anymore.

Truth be told though, 18 macro buttons is a bit much, and makes for a large keyboard.

_mrvtcng_ 10/15/2009 7:38 PM
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ominous prime 10/15/2009 7:39 PM
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Looks nice, but I was hoping to see a better price point.

dlux 10/15/2009 7:42 PM
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JasonAkkerman :
I'm still rockin my original G15, with LCD screen and 18 macro buttons.I guess I'll have to upgrade to this one when it dies, seeing as they don't make the original G15 anymore. Truth be told though, 18 macro buttons is a bit much, and makes for a large keyboard.



Yeah same deal here. This seems more economical and I rarely even use the lcd screen on my G15, it's generally hidden by my desk top because the keyboard sits on a roll out drawer.

Some people may find it gimmicky of sorts but I love light up keys, they are so useful in the dark and now built in headphone and mic inputs? Win.

ram1009 10/15/2009 7:43 PM
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If any keyboard devs are reading this: the first thing I look for in a keyboard are an "L" shaped enter key, a large shift key on the right side and a large backspace key. The trend in recent years seems to be away from all of these but I can still hope.

doomtomb 10/15/2009 7:46 PM
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JasonAkkerman :
I'm still rockin my original G15, with LCD screen and 18 macro buttons.I guess I'll have to upgrade to this one when it dies, seeing as they don't make the original G15 anymore. Truth be told though, 18 macro buttons is a bit much, and makes for a large keyboard.


I still got the G15 v1 as well. Really big. This keyboard looks very sleek but no LCD screen :/

Anyone know if this keyboard has USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports?

njkid3 10/15/2009 7:46 PM
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this keyboard looks freakin awesome. if i every find it for around 50 bucks i would be extremely tempted

cknobman 10/15/2009 7:47 PM
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I prefer a cheap and durable keyboard so when my ass gets wasted I can smash the keyboard and know it will hold up to the punishment or at worst it will be cheap to replace.

Platypus 10/15/2009 7:48 PM
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Great article! Not that we don't appreciate your other articles, but this is news we can use. I enjoy hearing about new hardware and gadgets instead of the "fat man eats own finger waiting for WoW to download" articles.

This one tells me about something I can use, not something that will lower my respect for the human race. More of this, please!

El_Capitan 10/15/2009 7:48 PM
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bradha562 10/15/2009 7:48 PM
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Yang :
wow this would totally dominate my saitek eclipse 2


Why? Because it has programmable buttons that you will never use?

endorphine44 10/15/2009 7:50 PM
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jn77 10/15/2009 7:54 PM
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The only 2 problems I see is that it is missing wireless ( blue tooth 3 ) and a wave version of it. Then I would be sold.

cruiseoveride 10/15/2009 7:55 PM
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ssalim 10/15/2009 8:02 PM
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I can't see myself spending more than $20 for a keyboard. This is for fancy or for hardcore gamer. I do find dell keyboard with 2 USB ports in the back rather useful that I can't find in any other keyboards. I hope I'm wrong.

omnimodis78 10/15/2009 8:04 PM
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Platypus 10/15/2009 8:14 PM
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omnimodis78 :
Another keyboard - wow! How news worthy! How about posting some real news, such as the fact that in 2 months the CRTC (the Canadian equivalent of the FCC in the USA) is about to eliminate all broadband service competition in this country, basically creating a pure monopoly in this industry. That's news - but who cares right? A new keyboard is what people need to know about...

What exactly is so elusive about the name Tom's Hardware?

steiner666 10/15/2009 8:16 PM
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I love my logitech mouse, but I dont think I'd be interested in this keyboard. most backlit keyboards (logitech, saitek, etc) dont have that bright of keys, and you end up only able to really see them in complete darkness.

If you want a good backlit keyboard get a Deck. They have bright, quality LEDs under every single keycap, cherry switches, diamondplate back cover, customizable keycaps, good warranty even if you mod the keyboard.

DN_ 10/15/2009 8:23 PM
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Any modern day keyboards that come with an old school oversized return key? PFFFT...

doomtomb 10/15/2009 8:26 PM
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cruiseoveride :
Are you serious?


The old keyboards came with USB 1.1 idiot, even the G15 revision 2. It's not a dumb question, I'm not a dumb person, I read the news article and it doesn't state it. You fail.

liquidblue 10/15/2009 8:33 PM
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Hell yea! Sold!

Gin Fushicho 10/15/2009 8:38 PM
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I'm sold , heres my 80 bucks. =D

omnimodis78 10/15/2009 8:47 PM
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Anonymous 10/15/2009 9:02 PM
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I had a backlit keyboard before; the light died in 3 weeks.
So no thank you for me!

deathmustard 10/15/2009 9:07 PM
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Still think i might get the sidewinder x6 at newegg for 55$


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