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Title: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: AJCarrington on Wed, 03 October 2012, 10:07:22
Saw this on [H]ard|Forum: Logitech G710 Gaming Keyboard (Mechanical MX Brown) (http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1039196870); some more info on Reddit: Logitech to release a backlit mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Brown switches [unconfirmed?, norwegian web store] (http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/10vczb/logitech_to_release_a_backlit_mechanical_keyboard/)
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 03 October 2012, 10:12:32
Ewww, look at those bottom mods


iOne?
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: alaricljs on Wed, 03 October 2012, 10:13:46
utter crap, and damn them for buying up my MX browns!
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Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 03 October 2012, 10:16:14
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Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: boost on Wed, 03 October 2012, 10:20:18
utter crap, and damn them for buying up my MX browns!

It looks cool, but ugly at the same time...


Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: alaricljs on Wed, 03 October 2012, 10:20:26
And is the Alt key really .25 smaller than the Ctrl?  Sure looks like it.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Wed, 03 October 2012, 10:27:53
Yeah, looks like 1.5 1 1.25 6.25 1.25 1 1 1.5 so it's a little better than the usual iOne arrangement since it has a standard size space bar instead of 6 unit. I wouldn't want one, but if it was between this and a Black Widow... I don't know. Since they are such a big brand I imagine they have a chance at being stocked at a lot of places that are harder to get mech boards local. I guess it will displace some of thier high price domes boards in thier line up, so that isn't a bad thing.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Wed, 03 October 2012, 10:45:30
:le gasp:

Now they need to head on over to cmstorm, have a look at the quickfire TK, and make a "HTK" (hybrid tenkey!) version of this.

If i hadn't recently become so partial to the "mini" layouts, i'd be all over this.

I have to say i like the board's appearance... though i'm not fond of the orange stuff around the macro keys, and i'd like to see them squeeze it down as much as possible, and give it the smallest possible footprint. Think: no space between the "sections" (alpha - edit - tenkey)... no "excess" on the edges of the case.

And who knows... maybe there's a cherry-based upgrade of the g13 in the foreseeable future? Maybe even a "programmable" backlit logitech 60% mech board. ^^

Despite what you guys may think, i bet there's plenty of people out there to gobble up anything logitech may release; especially mech boards of all shapes, sizes, and styles.

Someone should get in contact with someone important at logitech, and link them to GH...
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 03 October 2012, 10:49:30
I think people are going to look at the price tag and ask where the LCD screen is? Or why they are paying so much and not getting a screen
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: absyrd on Wed, 03 October 2012, 10:50:09
That ugly, giant monster is going to cost a fortune, I'd bet.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: fruktstund on Wed, 03 October 2012, 11:11:07
It's listed at komplett.no (as someone mentioned in the Hardforum thread) for 1249NOK. That's about $217, which is... A bit expensive.

The best looking mainstream "mechanical" keyboard I've seen in a while (thinking of other iOne made boards), I think. Not that hard of a competition though.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: AJCarrington on Wed, 03 October 2012, 12:16:43
Thought I saw a price of $149 noted somewhere from a US retailer (though I think the link is now dead).
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: fruktstund on Wed, 03 October 2012, 12:21:01
Yeah, about $150 in the US sounds pretty likely. Here in Sweden we talk about 1USD being 10SEK (Swedish kronor) when it comes to tech products, even though 1USD is more like 6,69SEK in reality. Therefore, it should work the other way around too: 1249NOK = 1450SEK. 1450 / 10 = 145USD. :)
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: FoxWolf1 on Wed, 03 October 2012, 12:43:31
Right then. So, so far, we know that the new Logitech mechanical will be expensive and ugly.

I wonder if the little media keys at the top are going to be mechanical...
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: demik on Wed, 03 October 2012, 13:53:31
Needs moar screen
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: phetto on Wed, 03 October 2012, 14:06:02
Well it certainly looks better than the Razer BW... and i think thats where it will end up, kids buying them :P
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Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 03 October 2012, 14:10:35
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Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: Hyde on Wed, 03 October 2012, 14:17:50
OMG seriusly logitech?  I mean I think their illuminated keyboard is one of the better looking keyboard out there, it's nice and functional and sleek.  Then they bring out this big ugly monstrosity =____=  Their gaming keyboard line is just....... sighhhh...... need new designer or something

I mean I don't like macro keys, but if I were to buy a keyboard with macro key, I'd get CM Storm Trigger or Razer Blackwidow over this.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: Skull_Angel on Wed, 03 October 2012, 14:22:35
So... How much of it is actually mechanical, what kind of controller (NKR) does it have and who manufactures it?... Doesn't seem to be a lot of info yet.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 03 October 2012, 14:24:45
OMFG, so iOne, God DAMN IT................................

Fvk, I'm depressed.... more than ususal.......  >:D >:D >:D
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Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 03 October 2012, 14:24:53
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Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 03 October 2012, 14:26:53
So... How much of it is actually mechanical, what kind of controller (NKR) does it have and who manufactures it?... Doesn't seem to be a lot of info yet.
I'm not too sure the mainstream keyboard user cares about any of that stuff. We'd probably have to wait til it comes out and someone decides to buy one and tear it open.

Look at the Shape and Size, it's iONE for sure..... also, "the backlighting" and the bottom row, i'm sick to my stomach
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 03 October 2012, 14:28:14
Looks decent but considering who the OEM might be....
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: Hyde on Wed, 03 October 2012, 15:14:28
Well I'm pretty sure logitech is aimed towards the mainstream mass consumers.  So cheapest manufacture (iOne) gets the job done = more profit.  People won't know the difference between iOne or Costar.  As for stuff breaking, ideally in a business stand point you want things to break just right outside warranty period.  So people will be forced to buy new one = more money.  Things that never break = don't need to buy new one = no money.

I can imagine out of all the people (all around the world, including regular consumers) that buy mechanical keyboards, only a tiny tiny fractions are hardcore people like us.  So they'd rather make a bit more money than push a bit more quality.  Unless they are Filco, or Topre lol.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Wed, 03 October 2012, 15:30:02
Yeah... at first, i was all excited...

"OMFG LOGITECH MECH!!11!1"

Judging by looks alone, i personally think it looks good.

However...

It certainly does not conform to my preference for minimalist form-factor.

I mean... i might as well just go with the gigabyte aivia osmium. :/

I would love to see the g710 in a 60% version (or at least an "HTK"), with maybe a small macro cluster and some media keys on the top (which i guess would technically make it more of a 65-70%). Maybe an "M-row" above the F-row.

I would absolutely go with a mechanical g13 (wishwishwish) and a Pure, instead of this g710.


"Needless to say..."
I'm not exactly excited anymore.

One one hand: i want to "vote with my wallet," and encourage logitech to keep making mechs... so that maybe they'll get it right, someday.
On the other hand: i don't want to encourage them to keep making this.

me-to-logitech: "Son - i am disappoint."

:sadface:

Kinda feels like i just found out that hot, intelligent, sophisticated geek gamer chick... is actually just a dumb lazy skank. :(


:sigh:

Oh well. Maybe there's hope for the future...
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 03 October 2012, 15:32:44
Got confirmation should be launching for $150 next month
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Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 03 October 2012, 15:36:02
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Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: AJCarrington on Wed, 03 October 2012, 15:46:09
Look at the Shape and Size, it's iONE for sure..... also, "the backlighting" and the bottom row, i'm sick to my stomach

What is the issue with the bottom row...???
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: gameaholic on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:00:37
Logitech should just come out with a standalone small gaming lcd we can set at the top of our keyboards.  Maybe throw in a volume knob and some media keys.  For a while I was using my G13 just to monitor fps and gpu temps but never touched any of the keys. 
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: asdf on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:03:57
Check out the "Delete" key in first picture :))
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:05:32
Check out the "Delete" key in first picture :))

Hah! Nice catch.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:07:04

Logitech should just come out with a standalone small gaming lcd we can set at the top of our keyboards.  Maybe throw in a volume knob and some media keys.  For a while I was using my G13 just to monitor fps and gpu temps but never touched any of the keys. 

The LCD is a gimmick, I thought it'd be awesome, but then when I got my G15, I realized that there's no freaking time to "look down" at it.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:08:58

Logitech should just come out with a standalone small gaming lcd we can set at the top of our keyboards.  Maybe throw in a volume knob and some media keys.  For a while I was using my G13 just to monitor fps and gpu temps but never touched any of the keys. 

The LCD is a gimmick, I thought it'd be awesome, but then when I got my G15, I realized that there's no freaking time to "look down" at it.

Yeah... idk how many of you have spent significant time w/ mmo's, but... I'm already tired of staring at my "cooldowns," no way would i need any "lcd display" to make me spend even more time not looking at the actual game. I for one am glad they didn't put an LCD on this board.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: alaricljs on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:10:15
You don't think that's a perfectly reasonable replacement?  You don't NEED delete.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:11:44

Logitech should just come out with a standalone small gaming lcd we can set at the top of our keyboards.  Maybe throw in a volume knob and some media keys.  For a while I was using my G13 just to monitor fps and gpu temps but never touched any of the keys. 

The LCD is a gimmick, I thought it'd be awesome, but then when I got my G15, I realized that there's no freaking time to "look down" at it.

Yeah... idk how many of you have spent significant time w/ mmo's, but... I'm already tired of staring at my "cooldowns," no way would i need any "lcd display" to make me spend even more time not looking at the actual game. I for one am glad they didn't put an LCD on this board.

Looking at the cooldown menu is literally 1/4 of the game. ;D
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:12:19
You don't think that's a perfectly reasonable replacement?  You don't NEED delete.

I don't think we need a delete key in that Exact spot,

But surely we need at least "one" delete key.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:16:33
You don't think that's a perfectly reasonable replacement?  You don't NEED delete.

1) nor do you "need" TWO "enter" directly adjacent.
2) I often use both backspace and delete, together!

I'll put the cursor right between 2 things i want gone, and slap both keys at the same time, like a boss... and then i feel like a Sir.  :cool:


Logitech should just come out with a standalone small gaming lcd we can set at the top of our keyboards.  Maybe throw in a volume knob and some media keys.  For a while I was using my G13 just to monitor fps and gpu temps but never touched any of the keys. 

The LCD is a gimmick, I thought it'd be awesome, but then when I got my G15, I realized that there's no freaking time to "look down" at it.

Yeah... idk how many of you have spent significant time w/ mmo's, but... I'm already tired of staring at my "cooldowns," no way would i need any "lcd display" to make me spend even more time not looking at the actual game. I for one am glad they didn't put an LCD on this board.

Looking at the cooldown menu is literally 1/4 of the game. ;D

Unfortunately true. ^
Ever played AoC? lol... "CC immunity" CD's are... tedious... but necessary, i suppose. Stunlocks and perma-snares make people cry.
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Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:16:50
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Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: demik on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:34:23
Yeah... at first, i was all excited...

"OMFG LOGITECH MECH!!11!1"

Judging by looks alone, i personally think it looks good.

However...

It certainly does not conform to my preference for minimalist form-factor.

I mean... i might as well just go with the gigabyte aivia osmium. :/

I would love to see the g710 in a 60% version (or at least an "HTK"), with maybe a small macro cluster and some media keys on the top (which i guess would technically make it more of a 65-70%). Maybe an "M-row" above the F-row.

I would absolutely go with a mechanical g13 (wishwishwish) and a Pure, instead of this g710.


"Needless to say..."
I'm not exactly excited anymore.

One one hand: i want to "vote with my wallet," and encourage logitech to keep making mechs... so that maybe they'll get it right, someday.
On the other hand: i don't want to encourage them to keep making this.

me-to-logitech: "Son - i am disappoint."

:sadface:

Kinda feels like i just found out that hot, intelligent, sophisticated geek gamer chick... is actually just a dumb lazy skank. :(


:sigh:

Oh well. Maybe there's hope for the future...
Wat
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:35:38
Yeah... at first, i was all excited...

"OMFG LOGITECH MECH!!11!1"

Judging by looks alone, i personally think it looks good.

However...

It certainly does not conform to my preference for minimalist form-factor.

I mean... i might as well just go with the gigabyte aivia osmium. :/

I would love to see the g710 in a 60% version (or at least an "HTK"), with maybe a small macro cluster and some media keys on the top (which i guess would technically make it more of a 65-70%). Maybe an "M-row" above the F-row.

I would absolutely go with a mechanical g13 (wishwishwish) and a Pure, instead of this g710.


"Needless to say..."
I'm not exactly excited anymore.

One one hand: i want to "vote with my wallet," and encourage logitech to keep making mechs... so that maybe they'll get it right, someday.
On the other hand: i don't want to encourage them to keep making this.

me-to-logitech: "Son - i am disappoint."

:sadface:

Kinda feels like i just found out that hot, intelligent, sophisticated geek gamer chick... is actually just a dumb lazy skank. :(


:sigh:

Oh well. Maybe there's hope for the future...
Wat

13 year olds
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Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:39:34
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Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:55:47
>minimalist
>excessive post

No no, see...

The size, shape, and visual aesthetics i prefer for keyboards, are completely unrelated to my admitted verbosity.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: gameaholic on Wed, 03 October 2012, 19:41:46
From the pictures I am not interested in this keyboard (not TKL, no LCD, not reds) but I highly encourage everyone else to buy one so Logitech will continue to come out with other mechanical models.  :D
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: AJCarrington on Thu, 04 October 2012, 09:20:27
But surely we need at least "one" delete key.

Very much agreed.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: scytheR on Thu, 04 October 2012, 09:31:24
a few people i know didn't like the g510 cause of the screen.. I like the idea of some of the features that come with this that's similar to the g510, e.g - the volume wheel, media keys that DON'T USE Fn (Thank god!) But then again i'm not too fond of the macro keys (But hey some people need em') It seems a bit fat too and the colour scheme doesn't seem to be working too well. (The random orange area at least). But i do enjoy the fact its cherry mx browns! :D
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: limmy on Thu, 04 October 2012, 12:12:43
I like macro keys and Logitech's firmware in general. It would be great if macro is hardware based. Also, it would be awesome if the volume wheel can also be used as scroll wheel.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 04 October 2012, 18:34:11
a few people i know didn't like the g510 cause of the screen.. I like the idea of some of the features that come with this that's similar to the g510, e.g - the volume wheel, media keys that DON'T USE Fn (Thank god!) But then again i'm not too fond of the macro keys (But hey some people need em') It seems a bit fat too and the colour scheme doesn't seem to be working too well. (The random orange area at least). But i do enjoy the fact its cherry mx browns! :D
I don't know: If they had 24 dedicated media keys at the top and two rows of 5 dedicated macro keys on the side there, it'd look awesome.
(http://www.recycledgoods.com/product_images/z/310/s_p_18854_1__72596_zoom.jpg)

You can even make it TKl for People who like tiny keyboards.
(http://www.recycledgoods.com/product_images/f/837/s_p_7720_1__39918_zoom.jpg)
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: AJCarrington on Tue, 09 October 2012, 08:49:15
G700 review (http://www.anandtech.com/show/6358/logitech-g710-mechanical-keyboard-and-g600-mmo-mouse-capsule-review) up on Anandtech.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: pexon on Tue, 09 October 2012, 09:50:50
I presume I am right in saying that Logitech has never released a mechanical board? I always wondered if they would.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: daerid on Tue, 09 October 2012, 13:06:32
It's like, I want to be excited that Logitech is finally entering the mechanical market, but then every time I try to use a cherry board these days, my fingers end up hurting. So...."meh". Guess I'm just spoiled by my Topres
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Tue, 09 October 2012, 13:20:33
Too bad Logitech couldn't have licensed Topre... it would have been more in line with thier existing products and they may have even been able to use thier own production equipment to make them. Also if mass produced $150 for Topre would actually be an attractive price in comparison to Realforce, even if it was butt ugly.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: eyesmiles on Tue, 09 October 2012, 16:01:30
Once retailers start putting out displays of the G710, I feel like standing at the aisle of FRYs or Best Buy and see if any one harvests the key caps.   :confused:
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: MMB on Tue, 09 October 2012, 16:16:38
Show Image
(http://www.recycledgoods.com/product_images/z/310/s_p_18854_1__72596_zoom.jpg)


You sank my battleship.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: longweight on Tue, 09 October 2012, 16:19:31
I don't think that it is big enough, it might not cover the ENTIRE ****ING DESK.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Tue, 09 October 2012, 16:41:05
Want a BIGGER keyboard, maybe this one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACCOM-AXIAL-KYBD-ON-LINE-EDITING-SYSTEM-CONTROL-PANEL-KEYBOARD-/120995097552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2bdeabd0), or this one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Laird-Telemedia-Model-7210-Keyboard-Vintage-Computing-Video-Editor-skuB267-/200825539818?pt=US_Vintage_Computing_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec2228cea) is for you?
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: alaricljs on Tue, 09 October 2012, 16:50:53
That first one IS a desk.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: tjcaustin on Tue, 09 October 2012, 16:52:52
I like the separate power supply on that first one.  And the used dolch on the second.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 09 October 2012, 17:38:07
That first one IS a desk.

Ever used an HP250???

http://www.sieler.com/hp250/
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: laffindude on Tue, 09 October 2012, 19:13:42
Yeah, looks like 1.5 1 1.25 6.25 1.25 1 1 1.5 so it's a little better than the usual iOne arrangement since it has a standard size space bar instead of 6 unit. I wouldn't want one, but if it was between this and a Black Widow... I don't know. Since they are such a big brand I imagine they have a chance at being stocked at a lot of places that are harder to get mech boards local. I guess it will displace some of thier high price domes boards in thier line up, so that isn't a bad thing.

Your math is off. It may be a 6.5x spacebar.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: Skull_Angel on Tue, 09 October 2012, 19:19:07
From the pictures on Logitech's product page, it looks like 6.25x.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 09 October 2012, 19:25:47
That thing is disgusting..
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Tue, 09 October 2012, 19:39:09
Yeah, it's 6.5 spacebar which is f*cktarded. It was early... I make mistakes a lot more first thing.
I don't get why some use nonstandard sizes, what is this the 80's again where everyone just does whatever? I can see on mini sometimes you need to make a compromise so there is a little justification, but not on a fullsize. It is just for no reason at all. Standards exist for a reason!
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: nullstring on Tue, 09 October 2012, 20:11:46
Do we think the media keys are mx browns as well?
I am very interested in the half size keycaps on cherry switches.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: alaricljs on Tue, 09 October 2012, 20:13:22
It's not possible, the key cap needs to fit around the switch or be the size of a switch stem to be able to depress the switch.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Tue, 09 October 2012, 20:21:22
No, those are probably something like mouse switches due to their size.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: nullstring on Tue, 09 October 2012, 20:29:23
It's not possible, the key cap needs to fit around the switch or be the size of a switch stem to be able to depress the switch.

You don't think those are the size of the switch stem?
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: alaricljs on Tue, 09 October 2012, 20:31:33
They are full-width, half height... so nowhere near the size of a stem.  Besides, if they were Cherry and the size of the stem, then no backlight.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: aznsilvrboy on Tue, 09 October 2012, 23:16:07
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 10 October 2012, 02:35:33

Well, I hope everyone goes to that video and comment on how poorly they think logitech did on this keyboard. They literally just bought some off the shelf iONE crap.. and dressed it up in a fat suit, hooray 710+++++++++
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: Hyde on Wed, 10 October 2012, 08:55:35
I think it's based off the Corsair K90 if I'm not mistaken, I wonder how many keys are mechanical >___>

Oh I also went to their website sounds like they have built in o-ring dampers, I wonder if they made their own version or just use the generic o-ring.  Because I kind of don't like the typical o-ring.

Though I must say this sure look a lot better in the video than the original CG concept  :P
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ShakeR on Wed, 10 October 2012, 09:36:32
For a main stream keyboard...
+ I like the best of both worlds approach (mechanical / quite(r))
+ I like the color choice. White backlit is my favorite color (although back lights are not created equal, and iOne's back lighting doesn't compare to Ducky)
+ If I were still a keyboard noob, I would love the design of this board (easy to reach distinguishable macro keys, volume knob, etc.)

- I hate that Logitech ate up the global supply of Brown MX switches to make this board.
- Nonstandard keys = fail.
- Even for a full size, it's too big.
- The angled edges aren't my personal choice.

On a side note, I would like to point out that everyone assumes that iOne is so much cheaper than Costar b/c it's made in China, but based on my talks from Computex, Costar is the same price if not cheaper.  I think this has more to do with iOne controlling Brown Switches and getting cocky from landing big accounts like Logitech than quality, but don't think that because Filcos are marked up to the gills on Amazon that they're really that much more expensive to make.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: alaricljs on Wed, 10 October 2012, 10:56:41
I've received 87key pricing from costar... They are very much NOT expensive in quantity.  I don't know where to start when it comes to figuring out freight and warehousing and all, but the boards are cheap.  In fact, I'm surprised at CM's QFR pricing.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: laffindude on Wed, 10 October 2012, 10:56:41
Name 1 quality keyboard that came out of iOne factory. Exactly. Logitards will eat this up like Razertards think Blackwidow is a nice keyboard. The like to dislike ratio on that last vid says it all.


I've received 87key pricing from costar... They are very much NOT expensive in quantity.  I don't know where to start when it comes to figuring out freight and warehousing and all, but the boards are cheap.  In fact, I'm surprised at CM's QFR pricing.
I am quite curious how much you're quoted for.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ShakeR on Wed, 10 October 2012, 12:17:04
Name 1 quality keyboard that came out of iOne factory. Exactly. Logitards will eat this up like Razertards think Blackwidow is a nice keyboard. The like to dislike ratio on that last vid says it all.


I've received 87key pricing from costar... They are very much NOT expensive in quantity.  I don't know where to start when it comes to figuring out freight and warehousing and all, but the boards are cheap.  In fact, I'm surprised at CM's QFR pricing.
I am quite curious how much you're quoted for.

Good point.  I haven't seen anything too impressive from iOne other than their Purple LEDs that actually look like the color Purple.  There is value to be found in spots in terms of 'bang for your buck', but in terms of 'top notch mechanical boards' - not so much.

Realistically though to all the GH enthusiasts - when Logitech came out with their first Mechanical Keyboard, did you expect anything other than this?  It's the typical bells and whistles design with mechanical switches.  Follow the money.  Razor takes the same approach with their boards.  Even using Blue Cherry MX on 'Gaming' keyboards, I believe they make up over 50% of global mechanical keyboard sales (could just be domestic US, so don't quote me on this - either way it's a lot).  At least Logitech picked the right switches (and caused a global shortage doing so lol).
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Wed, 10 October 2012, 13:22:41
I'll let you guys know if it's as "terrible" as you (haters) predict, soon-ish. ;)

<rant class="casual">

1) i don't want to hear about "orange," because plenty of people apparently actually like orange enough for entire "hack orange" sets to be available.

2) Yes, it's not tiny. I would love to have a tiny board, without sacrificing or complicating functionality. However, it's also not "huge." It's still pretty "minimalist," for a "full-size gaming board." It doesn't have a lot of "extra" edge-material, even with the angled/sloped sides.

3) i'm pretty sure i'll like the ("muted") browns.

4) i saw how it looks in low-light, without much "back bleed" at all, and really liked that.

5) i think it would be hilarious to exacerbate the 'omg-orange-is-so-terrible' "problem," by replacing the "g-keys," with lambda's! (or maybe even replacing the entire alpha section with "horrible-orange" side prints. Yeah. ^^

6) i like the volume roller knob, and the mute button.

7) i like that it has g-keys, but only 6 of them, instead of a huge left-side panel of 18 (like the g510).

8) though it is not the ultimate expression of zen-minimalism, the function is more important to me than the form.

9) just because i chose to acquire one of these, the first day they were available, while also receiving a discount and free 3-day shipping from newegg: this does not mean i "don't know keyboards." I still get all sweaty and drool-y, every time i see a pimped-out poker/pure/race/choc-mini/hhkb... and i still hope to have a chance to acquire a "GH60," once they're ready.


10) while i'm sure iOne at least somewhat deserves the ire of so many of you (assuming this is, indeed, their creation), if they did "everything wrong," they wouldn't sell any boards.

People have different preferences and like different things for different reasons.

I like what i think this board will be, for me... and if it fails and i hate it, i'll get rid of it.

But, as so many of you 1337 keyboard-aholics are certainly aware... owning this board doesn't mean that i can't own others, nor does it mean that any other board i might want, automatically has to be terrible, just because i happen to like the g710+.

I have been very close to pulling the trigger on a race, a pure, a poker, or a choc mini, for a while... and before i even knew what those were, i was looking into a g510. I didn't like how "huge" it was. Then i signed up here and started learning about mechs.

Then, boom, here's logitech with their first mech, and despite what any of you "snobs" may think, this board seems to do quite a few things i actually like.

Nothing is ever perfect. I've never seen a perfect keyboard. Sometimes you have to compromise. Too bad no one makes a programmable "60%" with f-row, one column of macro-keys, a roller-knob, and "media keys." (though the "media keys" are not really a selling point on this, to me. The only 2 media keys i'd even care about, would be "web" and "mail." "Media players" usually have shortcuts anyway.) (yes, i know the choc mini does some of those things... but modding adds up quickly, and the g710 is pretty much "already there.")

What i don't like about the g710+, aside from the fact that it isn't a "96key" or a "60-75%," is the "grey" wasd and arrow keys. I would have preferred they match the rest of the keys. In fact, i'm so annoyed by the light grey, that i might actually replace them with orange keys from wasd... or maybe the side-print set i mentioned above. The orange doesn't bother me nearly as much as the grey does.


So we'll see. I expect that i will be reasonably pleased with this board, especially since i didn't have to pay $150 for it. If it's great, i can say "i got it on the first day," and everyone will think i'm just that awesome. lol.

If not, then you can all say you told me so. ^^

</rant>
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: Skull_Angel on Wed, 10 October 2012, 13:55:36
I don't see many really BASHING the board, it's styling is aimed at "gamers". What most concerns me is who manufactured it as this would be the main determining factor in whether or not I add the board to my recommendation list (oddly enough some people specifically want volume rollers on their keyboard when asked what they would most like or can't do without... lol).
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 10 October 2012, 14:13:57
i would like the keyboard more if it was like the TK from CM i would have preordered it then
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: laffindude on Wed, 10 October 2012, 15:42:48
@ShakeR: I guess I didn't expect anything other than another gaudy G series keyboard. No surprise there.

@ ferociousfingerings:
I don't think it is suggested only n00bs will buy this board. It is just people should know what they're getting into with iOne and adjust the expectations. The quality isn't there for the price you pay. Some of us expect our boards to be still working in 10-20 years. iOne... Right. 

@TheProfosist: I'll probably collect a TK, but I noticed both TK and G710+ has same bottom row config. Cowinkydink or same OEM?
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: Skull_Angel on Wed, 10 October 2012, 17:06:30
It would be nice to know it weren't iOne, we know the TK will not be and rumors are saying iRocks so far. I haven't come across much info on iRocks myself yet though, but as far as I know they're another chinese oem and their QC is better than iOne.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Wed, 10 October 2012, 20:04:04
@ShakeR: I guess I didn't expect anything other than another gaudy G series keyboard. No surprise there.

@ ferociousfingerings:
I don't think it is suggested only n00bs will buy this board. It is just people should know what they're getting into with iOne and adjust the expectations. The quality isn't there for the price you pay. Some of us expect our boards to be still working in 10-20 years. iOne... Right. 

@TheProfosist: I'll probably collect a TK, but I noticed both TK and G710+ has same bottom row config. Cowinkydink or same OEM?

Not that i'm a "hardcore-gamer," but i've been known to put in a marathon session when i have enough time and interest in a certain game. I don't game much, these days, but i'm sure i could still find a use for g-keys, outside of gaming.

As for expectations... in life, i typically expect to be disappointed in everything, and to always be forced to choose between paying more than i'd like, or just not having things at all. Overpaying is part of life. Either you spend more than you'd like on the nice things you want... or you go without nice things. Everything that's nice, costs "too much." Sometimes it's worth overpaying for a nice thing. Money isn't worth what it should be... and neither is Human life and our finite time in this existence.

I honestly don't expect to even need a keyboard in 20 years. Whether i'm even still around in 20 years, I'm sure the world will be very different by then. Might as well enjoy these "gaudy" "overpriced" "gaming boards," while i can...

I've never actually (ab)used a keyboard long enough to break one... and i certainly won't be mistreating an expensive one. I'll probably even cover it w/ a towel, when not in use.

Maybe my judgement is skewed, because of this horrible second-hand dirty HP (that i tried to clean) that i'm still stuck with. What i'm currently using, makes me feel like the price i paid for the g710+ is "worth it." (considering the aforementioned expectation of disappointment and everything "nice" costing "too much.") (and: how much cost is "worth it" to enjoy your keyboarding experience? Ask anyone w/ an HHKB or Phantom.)

It's not all that much more than any of my other options... cheaper than some, actually... and i'm not sure the others i'd like (race/pure/poker/choc-mini... hhkb notwithstanding...) would last "20 years" either. I have a feeling that as long as i don't go all "hulk mode" and rage into my g710+, and it stays on my desk as i intend, there is only a profoundly small chance that it will ever "break."

I tend to be careful and cautious, and respect and care for, my few overpriced nice things... because nice things cost too much, and i like my nice things. I type on this HP board like IDGAF... most of the alpha legends are gone... paint corroded off the case below the spacebar... and it's still not broken. ^^


If i'm a "n00b" just because i also like this board (in addition to the ones the elite-pros say are "best"), it wouldn't be the first time an elitist has called me noob. I've played several MMO's for extended periods, as well as quite a bit of FPS. I've seen the internets. People love being critics. People love to troll. As long as it works, i'm sure it'll be a nice board... even if it's not perfect, and isn't what all the cool kids tell me to like. :cool:

Besides... i'm kind of used to being a social pariah.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: Skull_Angel on Wed, 10 October 2012, 20:58:28
If i'm a "n00b" just because i also like this board (in addition to the ones the elite-pros say are "best"), it wouldn't be the first time an elitist has called me noob. I've played several MMO's for extended periods, as well as quite a bit of FPS. I've seen the internets. People love being critics. People love to troll. As long as it works, i'm sure it'll be a nice board... even if it's not perfect, and isn't what all the cool kids tell me to like. :cool:

Besides... i'm kind of used to being a social pariah.  :rolleyes:

But that's the issue; IF it is manufactured by a OEM that has poor QC it has a higher chance of failing with normal use. It wouldn't matter if you've raged on it or not, poor construction is poor no matter what it looks like. I seriously hope that it's made by a decent OEM myself so that people that fall in head-over-heels for this board as their first mech. don't just turn around and go "oh... it's no better than Razer" or "What's the hook of mechanicals? This is my third RMA, I thought they were supposed to be durable...".

I don't think anyone's calling you a noob for liking the board though, most seem more curious about the thing.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 10 October 2012, 21:02:22
Honestly, it seems like you're taking people not liking it personal. Especially since no one is calling you out for trying it. 
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: FoxWolf1 on Wed, 10 October 2012, 21:24:35
Well, I for one am glad someone decided to take a chance and buy one...

Not that I'd ever buy one myself, but it'd be depressing if nobody even gave it a chance. At the very least, having an owner around will let us talk about it with something more that pure speculation.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: tillertow on Thu, 11 October 2012, 04:49:33
Well, on the plus side...they finally dropped rubber dome for their top gaming keyboard.

I'll stick with my quickfire rapid tho :>
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: mars-bar-man on Thu, 11 October 2012, 12:21:00
Last 'gaming keyboard' I owned was a Razer Arctosa, which I got rid of within 3 months.. never owned a Logitech one, but the G keys have never appealed to me, plus I think the board looks horrific.. I think I've vomitted up nice looking things..
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Fri, 12 October 2012, 02:43:34
Ooooooooh...

I am... really liking it, so far. Part of that is my 1st experience w/ browns... Which is awesome.

Got it ~12hrs ago...

The only "flaw" i've found with it so far, is that the g3 key seems to have been ever-so-slightly "undersprayed" with black coating, and you can just barely see a few particles of light, eeking through the left side of the key (which isn't visible from the typing position).

It is... almost exactly like the pictures.

It does, in fact, possess a "delete" key. (lol)

I like the font.

Backlight looks great, IMO.

Works in vista x64 out of the box, comes with the "g-keys" mapped as "f-key" duplicates (ie: g1-6 = f1-6). Installed software and found that you can easily make the g-keys do "functions," such as opening default web or mail client.

I took "crappy cell-phone pics" of the unboxing, a comparison with my now-cast-out "dirty HP," and the new g710+ residing in its designated position (beside my g700, atop my goliathus speed extended mat).

I'm totally too biased right now, with the "omg new 1st mech!" feeling, to be writing an actual review/critique.

Feels "heavy" enough. Feels "solid" enough... though there is certainly a bit of "key wobble." Doesn't feel like it's just gonna fall apart... but it's obviously not a "tank" by any stretch.


I'd have to say overall first impression is quite good; honestly, about as good as a "first impression" can be.


I'm also wondering if it's possible to pop out that orange piece without breaking anything. It looks... like it might possibly detach safely. If so... paint could happen.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: Skull_Angel on Fri, 12 October 2012, 02:49:28
Don't just sit there gawking at it man! Tear it open and tell us who made the thing! lol  :p
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Thu, 18 October 2012, 23:14:34
Don't just sit there gawking at it man! Tear it open and tell us who made the thing! lol  :p

I totally thought about it...
Still considering it, actually...

However, seeing as how mine seems to be perfectly functional, i don't want to "upset the applecart."

Right shift inside corner "hangs" a bit.
Mods are "loose-ish."
Not sure which key(s) it's coming from, but... something is "pinging" slightly.
I've read a few reports of LED issues; mine seem perfect.

Here's mine:
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And where it lives:
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Sorry for lo-fi crappy cell phone pics. :P

Edit:
I just noticed/realized, these were taken immediately as unboxing/setup occurred, and so before i installed the LGS, the M1/M2/M3 buttons were not lit. One of them is always on, to indicate your current macro "channel," and as in the videos i'm sure you've all seen, it's amber/orange (and the "MR" light is red). Obviously, the half-height media short-keys are not mechanical, but everything else you'd expect to be, is.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: danielucf on Thu, 18 October 2012, 23:42:52
Supposedly a guy that completely took his apart had no branding on the PCB *shrug* I think it was at overclock.net I'm just to lazy to find the review right now. I know it was posted recently at www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalkeyboards
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: wetto on Thu, 18 October 2012, 23:52:06
Supposedly a guy that completely took his apart had no branding on the PCB *shrug* I think it was at overclock.net I'm just to lazy to find the review right now. I know it was posted recently at www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalkeyboards


http://www.overclock.net/t/1316586/logitech-g710-disassembly-and-modification-56k-warning#post_18376639
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Fri, 19 October 2012, 00:08:19
Supposedly a guy that completely took his apart had no branding on the PCB *shrug* I think it was at overclock.net I'm just to lazy to find the review right now. I know it was posted recently at www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalkeyboards


http://www.overclock.net/t/1316586/logitech-g710-disassembly-and-modification-56k-warning#post_18376639

Niiiiice. That black macro-panel mod... changes everything!
Ok maybe not, but it does look good...
and tempting...
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: wetto on Fri, 19 October 2012, 00:17:17
Supposedly a guy that completely took his apart had no branding on the PCB *shrug* I think it was at overclock.net I'm just to lazy to find the review right now. I know it was posted recently at www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalkeyboards


http://www.overclock.net/t/1316586/logitech-g710-disassembly-and-modification-56k-warning#post_18376639

Niiiiice. That black macro-panel mod... changes everything!
Ok maybe not, but it does look good...
and tempting...

There we go, if we didn't had a good reason before for you to disassemble your keyboard and find for us what the OEM is, there's one.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Fri, 19 October 2012, 00:33:28
Supposedly a guy that completely took his apart had no branding on the PCB *shrug* I think it was at overclock.net I'm just to lazy to find the review right now. I know it was posted recently at www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalkeyboards


http://www.overclock.net/t/1316586/logitech-g710-disassembly-and-modification-56k-warning#post_18376639

Niiiiice. That black macro-panel mod... changes everything!
Ok maybe not, but it does look good...
and tempting...

There we go, if we didn't had a good reason before for you to disassemble your keyboard and find for us what the OEM is, there's one.

Assuming that, unlike the one "hammerforged" has, mine actually has identifying markings to indicate the OEM.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: wetto on Fri, 19 October 2012, 00:34:56
Quote
Assuming that, unlike the one "hammerforged" has, mine actually has identifying markings to indicate the OEM.

Maybe he didn't searched enough to find something  :p
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: danielucf on Fri, 19 October 2012, 00:40:26
So who is the OEM? ione?
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Fri, 19 October 2012, 00:50:01
So who is the OEM? ione?

bottom pic of 2nd post... (http://www.overclock.net/t/1316586/logitech-g710-disassembly-and-modification-56k-warning#post_18375557)
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: TheQsanity on Fri, 19 October 2012, 01:13:08
So who is the OEM? ione?

bottom pic of 2nd post... (http://www.overclock.net/t/1316586/logitech-g710-disassembly-and-modification-56k-warning#post_18375557)

That is hard to read.

Hmm.... Free O-rings!!! Thats a first! Are they WASD O-rings?
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: Skull_Angel on Fri, 19 October 2012, 01:26:15
Supposedly a guy that completely took his apart had no branding on the PCB *shrug* I think it was at overclock.net I'm just to lazy to find the review right now. I know it was posted recently at www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalkeyboards

no real branding, but there was this:
LOG  218U
US KR EU BR 120612  V1.8

I haven't found anything with that info, but I'm not all familiar with PCB labeling/serial numbers, maybe someone else has some info?

edit; bah, completely missed this page of comments, oh well.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: tcv on Fri, 19 October 2012, 06:31:09
Looks ugly to me.

I don't like the macro keys either. I hope they make a board without.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: wetto on Fri, 19 October 2012, 06:52:53
Looks ugly to me.

I don't like the macro keys either. I hope they make a board without.

They won't, the number of "gamers" who like macro keys is surprisingly bigger than the number of people who dislike them.

Also, obviously, the number of people who really don't really use those macros is surprisingly bigger than the number of people who do use them oftenly.

But hey, try to convince a 14 years old (or someone with the mentality of one) that he doesn't needs a shiny keyboard with lots of extra keys, but a good mechanical TKL keyboard for less space usage and more practical use?
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: alaricljs on Fri, 19 October 2012, 08:33:59
You can't get much lower than a Filco or QFR.  Nature of the beast.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: laffindude on Fri, 19 October 2012, 09:39:04
Very disappointed.

I was hoping for a ultra low profile cherry brown board ridiculously cheap (ie $35-$50) available everywhere.
Go buy the G80-3800. It is kinda cheap feeling though.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Fri, 19 October 2012, 12:36:45
Looks ugly to me.

I don't like the macro keys either. I hope they make a board without.

They won't, the number of "gamers" who like macro keys is surprisingly bigger than the number of people who dislike them.

Also, obviously, the number of people who really don't really use those macros is surprisingly bigger than the number of people who do use them oftenly.

But hey, try to convince a 14 years old (or someone with the mentality of one) that he doesn't needs a shiny keyboard with lots of extra keys, but a good mechanical TKL keyboard for less space usage and more practical use?

Just like anything else:

Plenty of people acquire "powerful" or "extra" tools and capabilities, and barely even use them.

Ex: who drives a Corvette 180mph on public roads and highways? Sure, some do, but that's not exactly "smart."

Ex: How many times have we all seen just one d-bag rolling a huge, jacked-up 4x4, around an urban area, who never hauls or tows anything?

Not everyone who likes this board "is, or thinks like, a 14 year old."

Consider:

I got mine for $127.50, day of release, shipped in 2 days.
Browns, LED, O-rings.
And "extra" macro keys... and the ability to use those 6 extra keys for almost anything i want, both in gaming and non-gaming modes.
And a volume roller knob, which i rather like, so that i don't have to lean in and reach for my speaker knob, and don't have to make micro-perfect mouse-movements, to control my sound volume.
Comes with it's own wrist-rest (ok, not really much of an important factor, but it counts at least a little...)

You tell me:

Where else can i get a back-lit, full-size, media-keys + macro-keys, O-rings, with Browns...
For any less than 127.50?

You can't, that's where.


We can hate on logitech and "gamers" all day, but the fact remains: very usable board with many appealing features, and a design that some still find appealing, even if it's not the epitome of minimalism, and the envy of all keyboard-elitist-hipsters.

I seriously doubt that logitech ever intended or believed they'd be making "the greatest and most widely appealing mechanical keyboard of all time, ever..." when they commissioned the g710+.

I think they know their market, knew what they were doing, and made a good product, which, just like anything else, might not be what everyone wants, and might have a few (or even quite a few) defective units.

Mine seems fine. One of the "g-keys" is ever-so-slightly under-sprayed, and a few tiny little traces of light are barely visible, if you stare at it, from the left side of the board (in other words: you can't even see it while you're using the board).

You don't have to "love it," but... "only stupid little kids like this board" is just going too far.

I think: only "14 year olds" go around calling someone "14 years old," just because they like different things... while completely ignoring any value that is both obvious and perceived, by the person they label as "14 years old."

I can tell you right now, i've played some "complex" MMO's, in which, instead of remapping my entire keyboard, i would have loved to just have some extra buttons.
When not gaming, they can be used for other stuff.
I think it's pretty "14 years old," to deny the usefulness of having a few extra keys, and then call everyone who sees the value in this board "14 years old."

It might not be your favorite thing in the world, and maybe you have some sort of irrational prejudice against "gamers," or "14 year olds," or "people who like things you don't."

But, all things considered, the board "does not suck," and, realistically, is pretty much right in line with the typical expected costs of other "similar" boards... as well as comparable to the cost of buying something with "less features," and then modding it yourself.

Every company makes bad units sometimes. It's just "the nature of the beast," with anything mass-produced... and anything "hand-made," is typically far more expensive than anything else.


I suppose the less "14 years old" thing to do, would be to not post this...
But sometimes, i just can't stand to let people be wrong on the internet... (http://xkcd.com/386/)
Even though, in the end, you can't really make someone not be.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: TheQsanity on Fri, 19 October 2012, 13:47:56
Looks ugly to me.

I don't like the macro keys either. I hope they make a board without.

They won't, the number of "gamers" who like macro keys is surprisingly bigger than the number of people who dislike them.

Also, obviously, the number of people who really don't really use those macros is surprisingly bigger than the number of people who do use them oftenly.

But hey, try to convince a 14 years old (or someone with the mentality of one) that he doesn't needs a shiny keyboard with lots of extra keys, but a good mechanical TKL keyboard for less space usage and more practical use?

Just like anything else:

Plenty of people acquire "powerful" or "extra" tools and capabilities, and barely even use them.

Ex: who drives a Corvette 180mph on public roads and highways? Sure, some do, but that's not exactly "smart."

Ex: How many times have we all seen just one d-bag rolling a huge, jacked-up 4x4, around an urban area, who never hauls or tows anything?

Not everyone who likes this board "is, or thinks like, a 14 year old."

Consider:

I got mine for $127.50, day of release, shipped in 2 days.
Browns, LED, O-rings.
And "extra" macro keys... and the ability to use those 6 extra keys for almost anything i want, both in gaming and non-gaming modes.
And a volume roller knob, which i rather like, so that i don't have to lean in and reach for my speaker knob, and don't have to make micro-perfect mouse-movements, to control my sound volume.
Comes with it's own wrist-rest (ok, not really much of an important factor, but it counts at least a little...)

You tell me:

Where else can i get a back-lit, full-size, media-keys + macro-keys, O-rings, with Browns...
For any less than 127.50?

You can't, that's where.


We can hate on logitech and "gamers" all day, but the fact remains: very usable board with many appealing features, and a design that some still find appealing, even if it's not the epitome of minimalism, and the envy of all keyboard-elitist-hipsters.

I seriously doubt that logitech ever intended or believed they'd be making "the greatest and most widely appealing mechanical keyboard of all time, ever..." when they commissioned the g710+.

I think they know their market, knew what they were doing, and made a good product, which, just like anything else, might not be what everyone wants, and might have a few (or even quite a few) defective units.

Mine seems fine. One of the "g-keys" is ever-so-slightly under-sprayed, and a few tiny little traces of light are barely visible, if you stare at it, from the left side of the board (in other words: you can't even see it while you're using the board).

You don't have to "love it," but... "only stupid little kids like this board" is just going too far.

I think: only "14 year olds" go around calling someone "14 years old," just because they like different things... while completely ignoring any value that is both obvious and perceived, by the person they label as "14 years old."

I can tell you right now, i've played some "complex" MMO's, in which, instead of remapping my entire keyboard, i would have loved to just have some extra buttons.
When not gaming, they can be used for other stuff.
I think it's pretty "14 years old," to deny the usefulness of having a few extra keys, and then call everyone who sees the value in this board "14 years old."

It might not be your favorite thing in the world, and maybe you have some sort of irrational prejudice against "gamers," or "14 year olds," or "people who like things you don't."

But, all things considered, the board "does not suck," and, realistically, is pretty much right in line with the typical expected costs of other "similar" boards... as well as comparable to the cost of buying something with "less features," and then modding it yourself.

Every company makes bad units sometimes. It's just "the nature of the beast," with anything mass-produced... and anything "hand-made," is typically far more expensive than anything else.


I suppose the less "14 years old" thing to do, would be to not post this...
But sometimes, i just can't stand to let people be wrong on the internet... (http://xkcd.com/386/)
Even though, in the end, you can't really make someone not be.

Well said! exactly what I was thinking and what I would have said. Love it!
Except I haven't found a use for my G-keys due to faulty Razer software...
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: sovano on Fri, 19 October 2012, 13:52:12
Personally I like that Logitech is taking a risk. I think it looks decent, but still needs some improvement. Although I think its a bit overpriced, but I guess they can do that since they're a reputable brand.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: TheQsanity on Fri, 19 October 2012, 14:11:15
Personally I like that Logitech is taking a risk. I think it looks decent, but still needs some improvement. Although I think its a bit overpriced, but I guess they can do that since they're a reputable brand.

Most people don't know of the other options or the ever so cheap Chinese made boards. For what they can find I'm sure this would be a great price for most consumers. Logitech's major competitor in this market would have to Razer. They outdid Razer in my opinion.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 19 October 2012, 20:08:31
It looks cool, but ugly at the same time...

Mind you this is the company's first foray into the Cherry MX scheme.  The only good thing about their keyboards is the Software that works effortlessly in any application.  Quite easy to set up and use.

I'm not saying I'll buy it, but if some spare change should turn up, ......I'll definitely give it a try minus any previous Logitech hatred.  Besides I still love their now ancient Wave keyboard, the best layout I've ever used.

Now if they would make an all Blue MX Wave Keyboard, that would be worth buying instantly.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: TheQsanity on Fri, 19 October 2012, 23:50:36
It looks cool, but ugly at the same time...

Mind you this is the company's first foray into the Cherry MX scheme.  The only good thing about their keyboards is the Software that works effortlessly in any application.  Quite easy to set up and use.

I'm not saying I'll buy it, but if some spare change should turn up, ......I'll definitely give it a try minus any previous Logitech hatred.  Besides I still love their now ancient Wave keyboard, the best layout I've ever used.

Now if they would make an all Blue MX Wave Keyboard, that would be worth buying instantly.

Mhhhh. The Wave... The membranes were one of the best too!
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: trentva on Tue, 06 November 2012, 08:46:26
these boards are so cluttered
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: davkol on Fri, 09 November 2012, 08:02:29
Uh, so am I the only one who hates the Wave?
Title: Re: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 15 November 2012, 03:40:31
Uh, so am I the only one who hates the Wave?
nope im not to into the wave myself.
Title: Re: Logitech G710 - MX Brown
Post by: xyril on Fri, 16 November 2012, 03:20:54
what kind of orings do they use??

any idea what the thickness is? i gonna find it on local hardware store XD