That's right, Samir, these were just $45 for Black Friday—quite a deal! When I saw that, I actually emailed Best Buy to ask them if the particular boards they were selling had blue or brown switches. But it took their offshore support staff 3 days to answer me—to tell me that they didn't know, and that I should "call Logitech"—and by then the sale was over.I was eyeing the 710 series for a while as Best Buy was doing weekend price slashing on these, and it was terribly confusing as to why there was a 710 and 710+. Finally after about 2hrs of google searches, I found a thread where someone mentioned the brown and blue. I then knew the 710 regular was the one I wanted to close in on.
I later learned the earlier G710+'s were the ones with browns. (This doesn't explain why Logitech released the G710+ first and then the G710.)
Since I posted here, I've read complaints about the stems breaking on the Ctrl keys on these. There's a thread about it here (https://forums.logitech.com/t5/Logitech-G-Keyboards/G710-broken-keys-from-normal-use-plastic-tops-Where-to-get/td-p/1075449) on Logitech's support site.
I suspect this is happening to gamers who are mashing their keys and, in their haste, hitting Ctrl at an angle. And Logitech's being very good about sending out replacements. However, if I got one of these and expected to give it some serious use, I think I'd be proactive and reinforce the Ctrl stems—e.g. by using a bit of JB-Weld or 2-part epoxy to glue a few loops of thin, uninsulated wire around them, lightly sanding them first to improve adhesion.
If it wasn't for the great deal on it, I wouldn't have bought it as it's not a great value at normal pricing--there's better products for just a little more.
New Logitech - G710 Mechanical Gaming Keyboards (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-G710-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Black/191757220084)
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I know this isn't on par with your $150 Filcos and Duckys, and some of you plain don't like it (and indeed, it seems a bit needy to print the model number in three places), but at 53% off it's worth considering. I've tried a few in stores and they felt good 'n' clicky to me.
What stabilizers are the 710's using - Costars or Cherry ?I'll have to double check this when I get back to mine, but I believe they're Cherry (if that's the non-wire stab--I only read about the two types once so I may have them mixed up).
What stabilizers are the 710's using - Costars or Cherry ?I'll have to double check this when I get back to mine, but I believe they're Cherry (if that's the non-wire stab--I only read about the two types once so I may have them mixed up).
Thank you for the confirmation. :thumb:What stabilizers are the 710's using - Costars or Cherry ?I'll have to double check this when I get back to mine, but I believe they're Cherry (if that's the non-wire stab--I only read about the two types once so I may have them mixed up).
Yes, same with the G710+.
I haven't tried the 710 but I recently acquired a 710+ and really like the feel. I don't like the look of the board and would prefer a straight, no frills 103-key design, but it feels really nice.If you like the browns in the 710+, I'm not sure you'll like the blues in the 710 since they have a more pronounced bump and have an audible click.
I haven't tried the 710 but I recently acquired a 710+ and really like the feel. I don't like the look of the board and would prefer a straight, no frills 103-key design, but it feels really nice.If you like the browns in the 710+, I'm not sure you'll like the blues in the 710 since they have a more pronounced bump and have an audible click.
Interesting. Well, in that case definitely give the 710 a try. I know walmart has it on display where I first tried it.I haven't tried the 710 but I recently acquired a 710+ and really like the feel. I don't like the look of the board and would prefer a straight, no frills 103-key design, but it feels really nice.If you like the browns in the 710+, I'm not sure you'll like the blues in the 710 since they have a more pronounced bump and have an audible click.
A few years ago I bought a Black Widow Ultimate (MX Blues) from Frys, and while I liked the switches, I never could adjust to the placement of the macro keys. Then, a few months later I bought a Filco with Browns and ended up returning it because I just didn't like the way the switches felt. Fast forward a couple of years down the road, I stopped in to Best Buy and tried the G710+ with O-rings, and I have to say the O-rings really made all the difference in the world. It feels like a different switch to me.
I haven't tried the 710 but I recently acquired a 710+ and really like the feel. I don't like the look of the board and would prefer a straight, no frills 103-key design, but it feels really nice.
Cue sale being over right when everybody starts talking good about it... Luckily I got mine during BF. I got them both from best buy :p
If you like the browns in the 710+, I'm not sure you'll like the blues in the 710 since they have a more pronounced bump and have an audible click...
A few years ago I bought a Black Widow Ultimate (MX Blues) from Frys, and while I liked the switches, I never could adjust to the placement of the macro keys. Then, a few months later I bought a Filco with Browns and ended up returning it because I just didn't like the way the switches felt. Fast forward a couple of years down the road, I stopped in to Best Buy and tried the G710+ with O-rings, and I have to say the O-rings really made all the difference in the world. It feels like a different switch to me.
I haven't tried the 710 but I recently acquired a 710+ and really like the feel. I don't like the look of the board and would prefer a straight, no frills 103-key design, but it feels really nice.
I'm rather with you on the visual design. If I ever get one, I may take the case top off, rub it down with some mild abrasive (e.g. automotive primer polish) and spray it with some dark-coloured paint formulated for plastics like ABS. Or maybe even one of those marble-pattern paints. I'm serious.
A few years ago I bought a Black Widow Ultimate (MX Blues) from Frys, and while I liked the switches, I never could adjust to the placement of the macro keys. Then, a few months later I bought a Filco with Browns and ended up returning it because I just didn't like the way the switches felt. Fast forward a couple of years down the road, I stopped in to Best Buy and tried the G710+ with O-rings, and I have to say the O-rings really made all the difference in the world. It feels like a different switch to me.
I think this shows us the value of avoiding prejudice. A KB's looks may not be your particular thing, but it may feel fantastic. And really, when you're typing, are you looking at the board? You shouldn't be. In fact, if you don't particularly like how a board looks, it could actually be an advantage, because you're less likely to look down at it. I may start dating unattractive women, for the same reason.
I'm rather with you on the visual design. If I ever get one, I may take the case top off, rub it down with some mild abrasive (e.g. automotive primer polish) and spray it with some dark-coloured paint formulated for plastics like ABS. Or maybe even one of those marble-pattern paints. I'm serious. Buh ha ha.It's definitely not a bad keyboard to spray down and change, although if you remove the blue accent on the left, there's nothing else that's really too gaudy about it.If you like the browns in the 710+, I'm not sure you'll like the blues in the 710 since they have a more pronounced bump and have an audible click...That said, the Blues do have a more pronounced bump and an audible click, so you may like them more than the Browns after all.A few years ago I bought a Black Widow Ultimate (MX Blues) from Frys, and while I liked the switches, I never could adjust to the placement of the macro keys. Then, a few months later I bought a Filco with Browns and ended up returning it because I just didn't like the way the switches felt. Fast forward a couple of years down the road, I stopped in to Best Buy and tried the G710+ with O-rings, and I have to say the O-rings really made all the difference in the world. It feels like a different switch to me.I think this shows us the value of avoiding prejudice. A KB's looks may not be your particular thing, but it may feel fantastic. And really, when you're typing, are you looking at the board? You shouldn't be. In fact, if you don't particularly like how a board looks, it could actually be an advantage, because you're less likely to look down at it. I may start dating unattractive women, for the same reason.
For $60 it's a hard price to beat nowadays
Yep, the price has come up from the BF and other sales. I was lucky enough to get mine during that time period. Prior to that, the cheapest I saw it was for $65.For $60 it's a hard price to beat nowadays
The price is currently listed at $129.99.