That keyboard looks like it was designed for 12 year olds. Yuck.
That keyboard looks like it was designed for 12 year olds. Yuck.News flash..
Video games are for children
People buying mechanical keyboards are predominantly CHILDREN..
If you play video games, you've not grown up...
Therefore, your aversion to said-kid-product is a contradiction to your own self.
I'm not saying you need to grow up, or that video game is bad, or that I'm any better..
Do no misunderstand... I am merely explaining that your angst is misplaced and hypocritical.
That keyboard looks like it was designed for 12 year olds. Yuck.News flash..
Video games are for children
People buying mechanical keyboards are predominantly CHILDREN..
If you play video games, you've not grown up...
Therefore, your aversion to said-kid-product is a contradiction to your own self.
I'm not saying you need to grow up, or that video game is bad, or that I'm any better..
Do no misunderstand... I am merely explaining that your angst is misplaced and hypocritical.
I know better than to feed the tp troll, but I'll go ahead and throw you a biscuit. What exactly does a "grown up" do then? Read archaic literature, go to plays, and swill brandy? Video games are for everyone and it doesn't mean you've not "grown up" if you play them. You are implying that the activity of playing video games is for immature people. You are wrong, that is all there is to it. :)
That keyboard looks like it was designed for 12 year olds. Yuck.News flash..
Video games are for children
People buying mechanical keyboards are predominantly CHILDREN..
If you play video games, you've not grown up...
Therefore, your aversion to said-kid-product is a contradiction to your own self.
I'm not saying you need to grow up, or that video game is bad, or that I'm any better..
Do no misunderstand... I am merely explaining that your angst is misplaced and hypocritical.
I know better than to feed the tp troll, but I'll go ahead and throw you a biscuit. What exactly does a "grown up" do then? Read archaic literature, go to plays, and swill brandy? Video games are for everyone and it doesn't mean you've not "grown up" if you play them. You are implying that the activity of playing video games is for immature people. You are wrong, that is all there is to it. :)
Yes video games are for immature people... I do not claim to be "mature"..
Video game to Children can be a learning experience..
Video games to Adults, who have mastered most gaming concepts, are a mere diversion from OTHER things they could be doing... Things with higher potential payoff..
These are not absolute terms, no, but the majority of us PLAY video games knowing they have nothing much left to teach us... and for the sole purpose of simulating-Progress and an evanescent sense of achievement..
I am right.. and it is you who are both shortsighted and in denial of the choices you make..
"This keyboard is the culmination of years of ongoing development by our engineering team"
Now all they need is a design team, as that is the ugliest keyboard I have ever seen.
Video games to Adults, who have mastered most gaming concepts, are a mere diversion from OTHER things they could be doing... Things with higher potential payoff..That keyboard looks like it was designed for 12 year olds. Yuck.News flash..
Video games are for children
People buying mechanical keyboards are predominantly CHILDREN..
If you play video games, you've not grown up...
Therefore, your aversion to said-kid-product is a contradiction to your own self.
I'm not saying you need to grow up, or that video game is bad, or that I'm any better..
Do no misunderstand... I am merely explaining that your angst is misplaced and hypocritical.
I know better than to feed the tp troll, but I'll go ahead and throw you a biscuit. What exactly does a "grown up" do then? Read archaic literature, go to plays, and swill brandy? Video games are for everyone and it doesn't mean you've not "grown up" if you play them. You are implying that the activity of playing video games is for immature people. You are wrong, that is all there is to it. :)
I am right.. and it is you who are both shortsighted and in denial of the choices you make..
http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/rgb-gaming-keyboard-g910?wt.mc_id=global_g910 (http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/rgb-gaming-keyboard-g910?wt.mc_id=global_g910)
http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/articles/romer-g
Sooo, no custom keycaps for this keyboard whatsoever eh?
Anyone have any opinions on the ~$179.99 price tag?
Anyone have any opinions on the ~$179.99 price tag?
To be fair, it's not that far off from the latest DAS either. It's certainly flashier/tackier, but it's got a lot of features that brings it to a similar level (except for quality).
Anyone have any opinions on the ~$179.99 price tag?
sounds about right
remember how much they launched the G15 and G19 for.
To be fair, it's not that far off from the latest DAS either. It's certainly flashier/tackier, but it's got a lot of features that brings it to a similar level (except for quality).
The latest DAS at least looks awesome though. This just looks idiotic.
Well yeah, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. DAS has always been sleek and pretty (ignoring the super glossy finish on some of their older ones), while Logitech's been closer to Razer.I really like the nice matte finish that DAS had on their older ones. I think they only switched to glossy for the gen 3/3.5 and gen 4 DAS KBs.
I am unsure about the profile of the keytops. I don't think it will help with gaming.
On the other hand, this looks like it might respond well to off-axis hits.
lol I made another post about this but I think it was under approval while this post was being made, I guess I'll just post it here:
This is what under the keycap look like:
https://www.facebook.com/logitechgaming/photos/a.196540319870.127238.96895859870/10152667296004871/?type=1&theater
Out of the 3 RGB keyboards I think this is the least good looking one. It's like you guys said it looks like it's made for 12 year olds.
Just when I thought Logitech is stepping it up on mouse designs, I guess their keyboard design is still fail.
I am a bit curious about their new switch though, it is the first true "new" switch in a long while. Hopefully it will turn out good. :)
What Omron and Logitech have done here is make a brand new keyswitch, which is a far cry from what Razer did for example, where they didn't even bother to clone a clone., but merely rebadge. Although while with all due credit Matias has made a superb switch offering improving upon the status quo, their switch is also a clone of the ALPS switches. So, once again, we have Omron which has a history of making quality switches (including keyswitches) create an entirely new keyswitch, with specific and rather different accommodation for backlighting at that. That's very exciting.Maybe exciting. Depends on what the switch is actually like inside. We’ll have to see once these are actually in people’s hands. From the description I saw online it sounds like they were aiming for a Cherry MX brown feeling with a slightly shorter travel to actuation and a slightly shorter throw overall.
"It's better because it's been tested for 70 million keypresses!"... whereas Cherry MX are rated for over 50 million. Which means there is no marked change in actuation point or operation for 50 million presses. No mention of how many presses these are actually rated for.Who cares? Cherry switches’ feeling changes long before even getting to 10 million keypresses, but even the most dedicated full-time player is going to have a hell of a time getting millions of keystrokes in. Everything else on the board is going to break sooner.
If the switch itself is good, we may start to see Omron selling them to other OEMs. If that happens, they may become popular enough for SP to invest in new cap stem molds.I’ll give you 10 to 1 odds if you want to bet that this will happen, for any size bet smaller than the cost of fully funding new keycap tooling. :-)
Wow. What the hell. It seems like people think they can just highlight a WASD cluster and say anything is designed for "gamers". This is by far one of the ugliest boards I've ever seen, and that price tag is just ridiculous. Who is going to want to spend $180 on a keyboard for their 7 year old who plays LoL?
I'm curious about the switch type, too, but not enough to buy one of these. They're expensive, ugly and once again, they've let their marketing department have too muchdrugsfree reign and they've gone nuts. "It's better because it's been tested for 70 million keypresses!"... whereas Cherry MX are rated for over 50 million. Which means there is no marked change in actuation point or operation for 50 million presses. No mention of how many presses these are actually rated for.
I don't really care about the LED thing since the best keycaps are not "backlit-compatible" anyway, not to mention they're only available with MX stems.
If the switch itself is good, we may start to see Omron selling them to other OEMs. If that happens, they may become popular enough for SP to invest in new cap stem molds. Then you could replace the caps, but until then you're stuck with those butt-ugly thin ABS things that Logitech made.
I'm going to agree with Parak. I'm stoked to try out a new keyswitch, especially if it's from Omron. The board may not be for me but who knows, maybe the switches are great and we can design a board around the switches.
this is so stupid.
hey lets put people we are paying to say how great our product is.
totally not bias, at all.
I'm curious about the switch type, too, but not enough to buy one of these. They're expensive, ugly and once again, they've let their marketing department have too muchdrugsfree reign and they've gone nuts. "It's better because it's been tested for 70 million keypresses!"... whereas Cherry MX are rated for over 50 million. Which means there is no marked change in actuation point or operation for 50 million presses. No mention of how many presses these are actually rated for.
I don't really care about the LED thing since the best keycaps are not "backlit-compatible" anyway, not to mention they're only available with MX stems.
If the switch itself is good, we may start to see Omron selling them to other OEMs. If that happens, they may become popular enough for SP to invest in new cap stem molds. Then you could replace the caps, but until then you're stuck with those butt-ugly thin ABS things that Logitech made.
I could just make my own caps ;)
Also, I don't think the keycaps are entirely a gimmick. Anyone who has misfired after edging another key can attest to this. I think that this is severely overdone, but it's not a bad thought entirely.
most of the comments on this thread seem to be forgetting the point that this is marketed solely towards idiots.FTFY
Like Razer is too? All people know is Razer and Corsair, at school that's all they talk about and then I mention Ducky or Filco and their faces go blank.most of the comments on this thread seem to be forgetting the point that this is marketed solely towards idiots.FTFY
(http://puu.sh/bEDq3/7028be8e90.png)That keyboard looks like it was designed for 12 year olds. Yuck.News flash..
Video games are for children
People buying mechanical keyboards are predominantly CHILDREN..
If you play video games, you've not grown up...
Therefore, your aversion to said-kid-product is a contradiction to your own self.
I'm not saying you need to grow up, or that video game is bad, or that I'm any better..
Do no misunderstand... I am merely explaining that your angst is misplaced and hypocritical.
I know better than to feed the tp troll, but I'll go ahead and throw you a biscuit. What exactly does a "grown up" do then? Read archaic literature, go to plays, and swill brandy? Video games are for everyone and it doesn't mean you've not "grown up" if you play them. You are implying that the activity of playing video games is for immature people. You are wrong, that is all there is to it. :)
Yes video games are for immature people... I do not claim to be "mature"..
Video game to Children can be a learning experience..
Video games to Adults, who have mastered most gaming concepts, are a mere diversion from OTHER things they could be doing... Things with higher potential payoff..
These are not absolute terms, no, but the majority of us PLAY video games knowing they have nothing much left to teach us... and for the sole purpose of simulating-Progress and an evanescent sense of achievement..
I am right.. and it is you who are both shortsighted and in denial of the choices you make..
this is so stupid.
hey lets put people we are paying to say how great our product is.
totally not bias, at all.
Don't waste your time making caps for this... monstrosity.
I'm curious about the switch type, too, but not enough to buy one of these. They're expensive, ugly and once again, they've let their marketing department have too muchdrugsfree reign and they've gone nuts. "It's better because it's been tested for 70 million keypresses!"... whereas Cherry MX are rated for over 50 million. Which means there is no marked change in actuation point or operation for 50 million presses. No mention of how many presses these are actually rated for.
I don't really care about the LED thing since the best keycaps are not "backlit-compatible" anyway, not to mention they're only available with MX stems.
If the switch itself is good, we may start to see Omron selling them to other OEMs. If that happens, they may become popular enough for SP to invest in new cap stem molds. Then you could replace the caps, but until then you're stuck with those butt-ugly thin ABS things that Logitech made.
I could just make my own caps ;)
Also, I don't think the keycaps are entirely a gimmick. Anyone who has misfired after edging another key can attest to this. I think that this is severely overdone, but it's not a bad thought entirely.
most of the comments on this thread seem to be forgetting the point that this is marketed solely towards gamers. They couldn't give a flying penguin if geekhackers don't like the design because we're not the ones that care about LEDs more than the switches. We're not the ones that buy a keyboard specifically for gaming (those 2 examples don't uniformly apply to us but may apply to specific members). We're the ones that buy aftermarket keysets that cost as much as these RGB keyboards. We're the ones buying clacks that sell on the market for more than most keyboards.
most of the comments on this thread seem to be forgetting the point that this is marketed solely towards idiots.FTFY
Same marketing crap...most of the comments on this thread seem to be forgetting the point that this is marketed solely towards idiots.FTFY
If you want to know what is marketed towards idiots look at the MadCatz STRIKE 7 or even the razer ****widow Chroma. Don't bash good products.
That keyboard looks like it was designed for 12 year olds. Yuck.News flash..
Video games are for children
People buying mechanical keyboards are predominantly CHILDREN..
If you play video games, you've not grown up...
Therefore, your aversion to said-kid-product is a contradiction to your own self.
I'm not saying you need to grow up, or that video game is bad, or that I'm any better..
Do no misunderstand... I am merely explaining that your angst is misplaced and hypocritical.
I know better than to feed the tp troll, but I'll go ahead and throw you a biscuit. What exactly does a "grown up" do then? Read archaic literature, go to plays, and swill brandy? Video games are for everyone and it doesn't mean you've not "grown up" if you play them. You are implying that the activity of playing video games is for immature people. You are wrong, that is all there is to it. :)
Yes video games are for immature people... I do not claim to be "mature"..
Video game to Children can be a learning experience..
Video games to Adults, who have mastered most gaming concepts, are a mere diversion from OTHER things they could be doing... Things with higher potential payoff..
These are not absolute terms, no, but the majority of us PLAY video games knowing they have nothing much left to teach us... and for the sole purpose of simulating-Progress and an evanescent sense of achievement..
I am right.. and it is you who are both shortsighted and in denial of the choices you make..Show Image(http://puu.sh/bEDq3/7028be8e90.png)
wow are all 7k of those ergodox elitism or posts like that
That keyboard looks like it was designed for 12 year olds. Yuck.News flash..
Video games are for children
People buying mechanical keyboards are predominantly CHILDREN..
If you play video games, you've not grown up...
Therefore, your aversion to said-kid-product is a contradiction to your own self.
I'm not saying you need to grow up, or that video game is bad, or that I'm any better..
Do no misunderstand... I am merely explaining that your angst is misplaced and hypocritical.
I know better than to feed the tp troll, but I'll go ahead and throw you a biscuit. What exactly does a "grown up" do then? Read archaic literature, go to plays, and swill brandy? Video games are for everyone and it doesn't mean you've not "grown up" if you play them. You are implying that the activity of playing video games is for immature people. You are wrong, that is all there is to it. :)
Yes video games are for immature people... I do not claim to be "mature"..
Video game to Children can be a learning experience..
Video games to Adults, who have mastered most gaming concepts, are a mere diversion from OTHER things they could be doing... Things with higher potential payoff..
These are not absolute terms, no, but the majority of us PLAY video games knowing they have nothing much left to teach us... and for the sole purpose of simulating-Progress and an evanescent sense of achievement..
I am right.. and it is you who are both shortsighted and in denial of the choices you make..Show Image(http://puu.sh/bEDq3/7028be8e90.png)
wow are all 7k of those ergodox elitism or posts like thatShow Image(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/victory-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862523)
Anyone have any opinions on the ~$179.99 price tag?