Is the G1......fifteen, still the holy grail of keyboards?

2009-01-01 13:43:08

#1

Nappy: Apprentice; +151|6494|NSW, Australia

as you may be able to tell some of my keys dont work, im going down to IT estate and MSY today and im gonna buy a G.fifteen, and probly a case/psu to start my gaming pc

im sick of using a lappy

so is it still the best thing?

2009-01-01 13:43:47

#2

phishman420: Banned; +821|5946

I love mine.

2009-01-01 13:45:14

#3

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6462|Winland

G15 is pretty awesome, but look for the G11 if you don't want/need the display.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2009-01-01 13:45:15

#4

Benzin: Member; +576|6264

I still say the Eclipse keyboards are so much nicer if you don't need all the BS macro keys.

2009-01-01 13:46:00

#5

Aries_37: arrivederci frog; +368|6840|London

It was never the holy grail. It's oversized and gimmicky. Steelseries 7g is a truly good keyboard.

2009-01-01 13:46:27

#6

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6462|Winland

CapnNismo wrote:
I still say the Eclipse keyboards are so much nicer if you don't need all the BS macro keys.

Those BS macro keys are what is keeping the BF2S SuperPI thread alive

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2009-01-01 13:50:10

#7

phishman420: Banned; +821|5946

Aries_37 wrote:
It was never the holy grail. It's oversized and gimmicky. Steelseries 7g is a truly good keyboard.

No.

2009-01-01 13:54:49

#8

JoshP: Banned; +176|5954|Notts, UK

I love my G15. It's fucking great. The screen is pretty useful for me too- msn, music playing, cpu temps, xfire messages recieved (good if your game is loading and you can't scroll x for a minute or so), bf2 score display, countdown timer - all really useful applets.

Get one if you can afford it

2009-01-01 13:58:03

#9

Benzin: Member; +576|6264

The Saitek Cyborg is rather nice, too. Look at that.

What SuperPI?

2009-01-01 14:02:54

#10

Naturn: Deeds, not words.; +311|6871|Greenwood, IN

Logitech Wave > All

2009-01-01 14:05:51

#11

Hakei: Banned; +295|6260

Ugly keyboard, big fat clumpy overpriced fan boy merchandise.

Get something that feels nice. I've tried one of those, and the key bounce back just doesn't feel right.

2009-01-01 14:06:37

#12

Bell: Frosties > Cornflakes; +362|6814|UK

I believe there is a G19 (or something) coming out soon. Bigger LCD display. Probably more expensive though when it releases

2009-01-01 14:09:44

#13

Uzique: dasein.; +2,865|6736

I love my G15. The keys and everything else feel brilliant to me, but then again I've come from a long line of Saitek gaming keyboards that just don't quite have the same style of tactile response... matter of personal preference I think. I really like the ergonomics of the keyborad and the nice wide layout, and the LCD display has been reasonably helpful I think- I use the media keys a lot for controlling my media players whilst in-game, and the same for the LCD-display clock / music player.

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2009-01-01 15:04:59

#14

FloppY_: +1,010|6551|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

CapnNismo wrote:
The Saitek Cyborg is rather nice, too. Look at that.

What SuperPI?

DO NOT PURCHASE THE CYBORG..

The drivers are horrible and bugged And you can't use any of the special keys without them...

When I got my Cyborg I returned it the same day.. damm what a nice piece of hardware RUINED by horrible software

https://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/optimus_maximus_01w.jpg

ALL OTHER KEYBOARDS BOW IN THE SHADOW OF OPTIMUS MAXIMUS!

But tbh the G15 is ugly as fuck and the G11 the same, the G15v2 is a beauty, but it is too expensive.. I want a G11v2

Last edited by FloppY_ (2009-01-01 15:10:11)

Your thoughts, insights, and musings on this matter intrigue me

2009-01-01 15:22:10

#15

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7108|Reykjavík, Iceland.

I couldn't be happier with my G15 v1, I love it.

2009-01-01 17:13:11

#16

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6956|Devon, England

FloppY_ wrote:
CapnNismo wrote:
The Saitek Cyborg is rather nice, too. Look at that.

What SuperPI?
DO NOT PURCHASE THE CYBORG..

The drivers are horrible and bugged And you can't use any of the special keys without them...

When I got my Cyborg I returned it the same day.. damm what a nice piece of hardware RUINED by horrible software

http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/op … us_01w.jpg
ALL OTHER KEYBOARDS BOW IN THE SHADOW OF OPTIMUS MAXIMUS!

But tbh the G15 is ugly as fuck and the G11 the same, the G15v2 is a beauty, but it is too expensive.. I want a G11v2

Aren't they like a few thousand?

Also, I have a Microsoft Sidewinder X6 which is very awesome.

Although a little screen would be cool, I think... Handy...

2009-01-01 17:24:48

#17

FloppY_: +1,010|6551|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

FFLink13 wrote:
FloppY_ wrote:
CapnNismo wrote:
The Saitek Cyborg is rather nice, too. Look at that.

What SuperPI?
DO NOT PURCHASE THE CYBORG..

The drivers are horrible and bugged And you can't use any of the special keys without them...

When I got my Cyborg I returned it the same day.. damm what a nice piece of hardware RUINED by horrible software

http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/op … us_01w.jpg
ALL OTHER KEYBOARDS BOW IN THE SHADOW OF OPTIMUS MAXIMUS!

But tbh the G15 is ugly as fuck and the G11 the same, the G15v2 is a beauty, but it is too expensive.. I want a G11v2
Aren't they like a few thousand?

Also, I have a Microsoft Sidewinder X6 which is very awesome.

Although a little screen would be cool, I think... Handy...

Yeah the maximus is a novelty more than a realistic purchase tbh, but it still remains the most of keyboards
The G15 is pretty overpriced itself tbh

Your thoughts, insights, and musings on this matter intrigue me

2009-01-01 22:12:33

#18

Benzin: Member; +576|6264

FloppY_ wrote:
CapnNismo wrote:
The Saitek Cyborg is rather nice, too. Look at that.

What SuperPI?
DO NOT PURCHASE THE CYBORG..

The drivers are horrible and bugged And you can't use any of the special keys without them...

When I got my Cyborg I returned it the same day.. damm what a nice piece of hardware RUINED by horrible software

Why? Why is it so bugged? Perhaps a better description?

Here are photos of the new G19:
http://gear.ign.com/articles/937/937810p1.html

2009-01-01 22:56:08

#19

Defiance: Member; +438|6936

FloppY_ wrote:
FFLink13 wrote:
FloppY_ wrote:

DO NOT PURCHASE THE CYBORG..

The drivers are horrible and bugged And you can't use any of the special keys without them...

When I got my Cyborg I returned it the same day.. damm what a nice piece of hardware RUINED by horrible software

http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/op … us_01w.jpg
ALL OTHER KEYBOARDS BOW IN THE SHADOW OF OPTIMUS MAXIMUS!

But tbh the G15 is ugly as fuck and the G11 the same, the G15v2 is a beauty, but it is too expensive.. I want a G11v2
Aren't they like a few thousand?

Also, I have a Microsoft Sidewinder X6 which is very awesome.

Although a little screen would be cool, I think... Handy...
Yeah the maximus is a novelty more than a realistic purchase tbh, but it still remains the most of keyboards
The G15 is pretty overpriced itself tbh

You'd think for 1.5k US you'd get a keyboard with driver's that worked, but the manufacturer thought differently.

That said, while the G15 is a good board I regret dropping the cash on it. I don't use the macro keys, I only use the screen for displaying what song is playing and personally I'd be just as happy with any other media keyboard. THAT SAID, the thing is a tank. It's gone the longest without cleaning/maintenance of all my other keyboards and while it's no Model M, I think it'll last a good while.

Recommendation: Go to a computer store and try keyboards for their feel. The in store price may be lower then the keyboards online + shipping and it's the best way to decide. A more 'exotic' keyboard like the G15 may not be there but if you need macro keys or a screen, you've got 4-5 choices from Logitech/Razer and a small number of others. Pick what you want and unpack it carefully.

2009-01-02 00:12:54

#20

Flecco: iPod is broken.; +1,048|6930|NT, like Mick Dundee

Stock light grey HP keyboard.

Works like a fucking charm.

Whoa... Can't believe these forums are still kicking.

2009-01-02 01:21:49

#21

N00bkilla55404: Voices are calling...; +136|6196|Somewhere out in Space

Dell stock. 4 years old, wrist support is held on by duct tape, feet are broken and replaced by paper clips, and WASD doesnt have any letters.

Flecco wrote:
Works like a fucking charm.

2009-01-02 02:09:41

#22

Wallpaper: ☺; +303|6259|The pool

CapnNismo wrote:
I still say the Eclipse keyboards are so much nicer if you don't need all the BS macro keys.

QFT

Plus you dont need to build an addition on to your desk to hold it

My flickr

2009-01-02 03:39:41

#23

Mint Sauce: Frighteningly average; +780|6551|eng

HP Generic mother fuckers

#rekt

2009-01-02 03:46:30

#24

Shadow893: lel; +75|6957|England

Wallpaper wrote:
CapnNismo wrote:
I still say the Eclipse keyboards are so much nicer if you don't need all the BS macro keys.
QFT

Plus you dont need to build an addition on to your desk to hold it

They just released a Saitek III

Think I might look in to it - Here

2009-01-02 04:32:06

#25

Madiz: is back; +26|7021

G19

https://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc328/Madiz991/g18.jpg

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