Logitech G13 Game-Changing Game board

[RoninBlade]

Whether you're rescuing hostages, on a quest with your guild or saving humanity, you don't want to worry about hand fatigue or hitting the wrong key. Today, Logitech introduced the Logitech(R) G13 advanced gameboard - a hybrid gaming keyboard designed to complement your Logitech keyboard and mouse - giving you game-changing comfort and control on a Mac(R) computer or a PC.

"If you're into serious gaming, there's no better feeling than playing with the G13 gameboard by your side," said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech's director of product marketing for gaming. "Unlike other gameboards that focus only on programmability, the G13 advanced gameboard incorporates the principles of our award-winning Comfort Wave design. So whether you're getting into World of Warcraft(R) or walking into your next LAN party, the G13 gameboard gives you a powerful advantage over those forced to work with less."

The Logitech G13 gameboard features a powerful built-in LCD screen, 25 programmable keys and onboard memory, helping you take your gameplay to the next level.

With its sculpted, ergonomically inspired shape and pushing-the-envelope functionality, the Logitech G13 advanced gameboard completes your search for gear, augmenting a Logitech(R) G15 keyboard for gaming and a Logitech(R) G9 Laser Mouse.

Delivering increased comfort, the iconic contoured design complements the natural shape of your hand and fingers, while the smooth, concave home-row keys make it easy to locate buttons by touch. With three game modes, 25 programmable keys and a programmable analog stick, the G13 gameboard offers up to 87 ways for you to control your game (software installation required). And you can set up custom button-profiles for each one of your favorite titles. You can even create macros on the fly without having to pause your game.

[RoninBlade]

And for another tactical advantage, the 160-by-43-pixel GamePanel LCD shows live game stats, system info and even messages from other players.

With the G13 gameboard, you'll also get backlit keys that help you easily locate the right key in low-light conditions or lights-out play. And you can select from hundreds of available backlight colors, so your gameboard looks just the way you want it.

A handy solution for the laptop gamer, the G13 gameboard includes onboard memory, letting you program up to five ready-to-play profiles and take them with you to your next LAN party. The G13 gameboard also offers pre-configured settings for many popular games, including World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade, Lord of the Rings Online(TM): Shadows of Angmar(TM), Call of Duty(R) 4: Modern Warfare(TM) and many others.

With its sturdy weight and strategically placed feet, the G13 gameboard won't move during gameplay, giving you rock-solid support all the way to victory.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech G13 advanced gameboard is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in December for a suggested retail price of $79.99 (U.S.).

[RoninBlade]

The Logitech G13 Keyboard’s LCD display can be set-up to show various bits of in-game information, from how many potions or ammo you are carrying, to the usual slew of in-game abuse you receive via messages when playing a 10 year-old on-line. The back-lighting provides that extra ambience for late night, lights-off gaming and the attached joystick can add a new dimension to your game when the keyboard alone won’t cut it.

[deoWo]

With 25 programmable keys, an inbuilt LCD screen and an analogue joystick, I am guessing that Logitech went ultra when they came up with this G13

[Ramsey]

The LCD screen is kind of a waste. You have to take your eyes away from the action too long to see the stats on it. They also should make the LCD screen a little more user friendly to customize yourself.