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G15 all the way mate..
Logitech G15 vs Saitek Cyborg
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It's amazing!
Just an FYI: the Saitek you linked to is the older verion. They have a newer keyboard available that's better and less expensive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823175006
I've used the Saitek keyboard (I won it eons ago) and it's a solid board. I've also used the G15, it's also solid. I'd say pick the one you like aesthetically better, and you'll be happy.
Major differences between the two boards:
G15: LCD
Saitek: You can choose between 3 keyboard colors (red, blue, purple)
Both have more macro keys than you'll ever need. They are both HUGE boards (seriously, kiss your desk space goodbye)
I've used the Saitek keyboard (I won it eons ago) and it's a solid board. I've also used the G15, it's also solid. I'd say pick the one you like aesthetically better, and you'll be happy.
Major differences between the two boards:
G15: LCD
Saitek: You can choose between 3 keyboard colors (red, blue, purple)
Both have more macro keys than you'll ever need. They are both HUGE boards (seriously, kiss your desk space goodbye)
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on their website the blue backlit is called gaming keyboard. the orange is simply called g15 keyboard. not a big deal though.
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G15! Best keyboard ever....
I have had the G15 for a couple years now. It's a great keyboard, and the LCD is nice. Since there aren't any display mods for TF2 which work, I usually use it as a clock to keep track of the time since I know what kind of performance I'm getting from my system in TF2.
I have a Saitek Cyborg X stick for flight sims, and the construction and adjustibility is great, but I can't speak for their keyboards.
I have a Saitek Cyborg X stick for flight sims, and the construction and adjustibility is great, but I can't speak for their keyboards.
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First off. Saitek's Cyborg is clunky. :/
G15 = Over-rated
Razer mmakes the best stuff.
razer makes great products, I have a diamondback, two lechesis, two mousepads, raze headphones, and razer speakers, so im no razer hater, but personally i hate the keys on razer keyboards. The springs are weak and from personal experience they often stick.
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The cyborg lights up orange, yellow, green, red, and a few in between colors.
I got a cyborg for my birthday last august and have been happy with it since. The programmable keys are hard to understand at first, but once you do it a few times, you get the hang pretty easily. I like having it on both sides, since my mouse is wireless, it is easy to press all the programmable keys.
Another thing I love are the metal keys. At first they seem gimmicky, but when I realized how hard I push my keys down, I understood why they put them where they did.
Another great feature is the media controls and volume at the top of the keyboard. I now always use them, at first I didn't think I would.
I love my cyborg, I have never used a g15, so I cant really say anything about it
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Unless you are set on the amber keys (I was) I would actually get the G11... but I will say this... my brother in law (robo hobo) bought a Cyborg after me warning him about their failure rate... his started failing within like 2 weeks... he switched over to the G11... I run the G15... I don't think you can go wrong with either...
So my list would be:
1. G11 (because it is cheaper)
2. Eclipse
3. G15 (but I bought it for the amber lit keys... blue was hard on my eyes)
4. ????
100010100. Cyborg... :laugh:
So my list would be:
1. G11 (because it is cheaper)
2. Eclipse
3. G15 (but I bought it for the amber lit keys... blue was hard on my eyes)
4. ????
100010100. Cyborg... :laugh:
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Why Eclipse > G15?
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I actually just ordered the G11 today.
From the reviews I was reading about the G15 and everything... it's not anything really too useful for me. It's really a keyboard choice as to what you want to use it for, what looks best, and also the cost...
Reasons I got the G11:
-Cheaper (under $50)
-Matches the rest of my Blue stuff
-It's better than basic... so it's kinda unique for others, and will more than fit my needs
I was actually looking at the Cyborg because I did like the setup of the macros... but price and color made that an easy decision for me...
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I use the G15 2nd gen.
Before this I used the G15 1st gen.
Will almost certainly buy the G19 when it drops in price.
Personally, I don't think there is a better keyboard for my tastes.
But in all honesty, you will probably like both of them, but would have no way of knowing if one or the other is better suited to you without testing both.
Given that testing both would most likely require purchasing both (and that isn't exactly the inexpensive way out), I would suggest that buying whichever one has the features you most appreciate is your best suited outcome.
Before this I used the G15 1st gen.
Will almost certainly buy the G19 when it drops in price.
Personally, I don't think there is a better keyboard for my tastes.
But in all honesty, you will probably like both of them, but would have no way of knowing if one or the other is better suited to you without testing both.
Given that testing both would most likely require purchasing both (and that isn't exactly the inexpensive way out), I would suggest that buying whichever one has the features you most appreciate is your best suited outcome.
Another G15 user.
For the price difference I was more tempted to go for the G11, but unfortunately there weren't any in stock so I had to go with the G15 (2nd Gen) and I wouldn't go back to anything else. Wasn't sure about the LCD screen at first, but it's 1million and 1 uses. You can easily get mods/updates for it online to support pretty much any game you want.
So i'd say a G15. Comfortably
For the price difference I was more tempted to go for the G11, but unfortunately there weren't any in stock so I had to go with the G15 (2nd Gen) and I wouldn't go back to anything else. Wasn't sure about the LCD screen at first, but it's 1million and 1 uses. You can easily get mods/updates for it online to support pretty much any game you want.
So i'd say a G15. Comfortably
