Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard (Black/Silver)

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22.5 x 9.5 x 2 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GP844S
• Item model number: 967929-0403
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (154 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #43 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Game Hardware > PC Game Hardware > Gaming Keyboards
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Stay on top of your game. The Logitech G11 gaming keyboard features blue-backlit characters, 18 programmable G keys, and convenient media control buttons so you can play all night long.  Create custom macros for your games and access them with a single keystroke.  Reduce clutter by routing cables through the convenient under-keyboard channels. Swap gaming controls easily by plugging into the two full-speed USB ports.  And never worry about getting dropped out of the action if you press the Windows key; the built-in Gaming Mode switch disables it with one touch.

Features:

Backlit keyboard Three brightness levels, for playing in darkened rooms.		Programmable G keys  Use the 18 programmable 'G keys' to execute common keystrokes or complex macros.		Eliminate cable hassles! Intelligently route mouse, headset, or other cables using convenient channels under the keyboard.

System Requirements:

• PC with Pentium processor or compatible 
• 256 MB RAM
• 20 MB of available hard disk space 
• CD-ROM drive
• USB port
• Windows® XP or Windows Vista 

Package Contents:

• Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard
• Installation CD
• User Guide
• 1-year limited warranty

Product Description

MODEL- 967929 VENDOR- LOGITECH INC. FEATURES- Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard- Black/Silver. Stay on top of your game. Backlit characters and macro-programmable G keys are are visible in both bright- and low-light conditions. The Logitech G11 gaming keyboard features blue-backlit characters 18 programmable G keys and convenient media control buttons so you can play all night long. Create custom macros for your games and access them with a single keystroke. Reduce clutter by routing cables through the convenient under-keyboard channels. Swap gaming controls easily by plugging into the two full-speed USB ports. And never worry about getting dropped out of the action if you press the Windows key; the built-in Gaming Mode switch disables it with one touch. Play in the dark. Illuminated characters are easily visible in both bright- and low-light conditions with three levels of backlighting for late-night gaming sessions. Create and save macros with a press of a button. 18 fully programmable G Keys have three shift states each for 54 possible custom macros per game. Eliminate cable hassles!Intelligently route mouse headset or other cables using convenient channels under the keyboard. Record custom key sequences.Make on-the-fly additions to your key programming set with Macro Record button. Watch and listen. Convenient media keys for easy management of audio and video playback.-- SPECIFICATIONs: CONNECTORs - USB REQUIREMENTS - PC with Pentium processor or compatible256MB RAM20MB free hard drive spaceUSB port

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

97 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, even for non-gamers!, May 20, 2007

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L. Freed (Sarasota, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard (Black/Silver) (Personal Computers)

Caveat: I am not a gamer. I bought this keyboard on a quest for something better than the mediocre, mushy-feeling, gimmicky keyboards that have lots of features but which fall short on the fundamental purpose of keyboard -- typing.

The first thing you notice about this keyboard is that it is big. Really big. It measures 21.5" from side to side. I was so concerned about this keyboard taking over my limited desk space that I almost put it back in the shipping carton unopened. That would have been a mistake -- this is a fabulous keyboard, especially for those of us who grew up on the original IBM PC/XT, and AT keyboards.

No, it doesn't have the clicky sound of the original IBM boards, but the layout is nearly perfect and the feel is excellent.

I had been using a Logitech MX3000 keyboard, which met an untimely death by coffee. I was happy enough with the MX3000, and I almost bought a 3200 to replace it. But I didn't really need a cordless keyboard, and I never really cared for the mouse that comes with the Logitech 3xxx cordless desktop sets. Now that I have them side-by-side, there is no comparison. The G11 feels solid without being stiff; the MX3000 feels mushy and imprecise. The F-keys on the G11 are full-sized and are located where my fingers think they ought to be!

The provided keyboard profiler software is unobtrusive and easy to install. I have found the "G" keys handy for storing passwords, my e-mail signature, and other short snippets of text. The backlighting feature is more useful than I imagined. I don't miss the extra buttons on my MX3000; the G11's volume control and media buttons cover about 99% of my needs. I would have liked a standby button, but I can understand why you wouldn't want one on a gaming keyboard.

$69 is a lot of $$$ for a keyboard. But if you spend most of your days typing, it is money well spent!

49 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Keyboard, November 26, 2006

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T. Gabert (Vermont) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard (Black/Silver) (Personal Computers)

I have owned MANY keyboards, I usually stick with a design and only buy that kind once I get used to it. This keyboard was recommended because of the ability to add Macros, Gamming setups for those of you who play games (WOW). It's lighted, the keys are perfectly spread apart so I am not hitting the wrong keys at the wrong time. It has a lighted display, so I can see right on the screen what the volume is, Time, etc. It also has two USB ports very easy to reach at the back of the keyboard, which is VERY convenient. I had to write, anyone questioning buying this keyboard should have reasurrance that this keyboard rocks!! Even if you don't play games, it's still very nice to have the lighted keys (typing in the dark) :)
Hope this helps.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Covers every base really well - one ergonomic shortcoming, June 28, 2007

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Todd W. Roat "a_gunslinger" (Cincinnati, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard (Black/Silver) (Personal Computers)

The keyboard covers all the bases from game keys, favorite keys, macros, media - you name it. Everything works flawlessly and as per design. Easy to use interface.

The only short coming, at least for me, is that the underneath adjuster legs that allow its far size to raise up are WAY too small. Raises it only a tiny amount. Almost useless and a suprising thing for them to gloss over. I need a keyboard to be angled more downward toward me and these lifter legs are only about 1/2" - if that.

Also, this is not a shortcoming, just an FYI. It took my brain a while to adjust to the extra 4 inches of keys on the far left side of the keyboard. Over years, your brain gets used to where keys are relative to the end of the keyboard and my fingers keep gravitating toward the far end of the keyboard and mistyping. Its kinda hard to describe, you will see ;^)

But overall, this is slick, sleek and well made!