Logitech G7 and what KB?

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alkoholik

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Just wondering what KBs you guys are using out there to match your G7s? I wsa going to get a MX3100 combo but couldnt pass up that $17 offer for the G7 on amazon. I'm going to guess most people are using the Eclipse KBs but what about the wireless guys out there....what r ur KBs?

I need to pick up a new KB ASAP so send me ur feedback!!
 
Saitek Eclipse

Check out the sticky above for a list of all the heavy hitters and some reviews. :)
 
G15 here, but I use an N52 Speed Pad for actual gaming.
 
Trying to find a good wireless KB.....anyone out there with a wireless that they use with the G7?
 
DiNovo =)

I use the MX1000 with the DiNovo and love it. You can only use one radio base though, so, you might have to do some little tech work to figure out which base both will work from. Mine works from the DiNovo base with charm.
 
EQTakeOffense said:
DiNovo =)

I use the MX1000 with the DiNovo and love it. You can only use one radio base though, so, you might have to do some little tech work to figure out which base both will work from. Mine works from the DiNovo base with charm.
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can u buy the DiNovo w/o the mouse....I looked on logitech's website and it was showing it only as a cordless desktop?
 
I have a logitech Comfort Cordless Duo. I have not used the mouse that came with it in ages. My MX1000 Laser mouse pairs with the same station as the keyboard and will charge in the same cradle. I also have the G7 which I use mostly for gaming. The MX1000 I use now for desktop stuff. I do like this Comfort split keyboard though. I did not attach the front wrist rest onto it so the keyboard has a nice small footprint. I have had no problems with it in games, no lag, no delay, works very well even with fast shooters. ;)
 
can u buy the DiNovo w/o the mouse....I looked on logitech's website and it was showing it only as a cordless desktop?
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Sadly, you can't. But, you can just not use the mouse (it's a crappy mouse anyways) and use the G7 instead. Just make sure you get the RF DiNovo and NOT the bluetooth one.

Well, you could get the bluetooth DiNovo, but then you'd have two wireless stations. So, you could do that if you want a Bluetooth receiver on your computer.
 
EQTakeOffense said:
Sadly, you can't. But, you can just not use the mouse (it's a crappy mouse anyways) and use the G7 instead. Just make sure you get the RF DiNovo and NOT the bluetooth one.

Well, you could get the bluetooth DiNovo, but then you'd have two wireless stations. So, you could do that if you want a Bluetooth receiver on your computer.
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Thnx for the reply. I think I may go with the DiNovo but there are a couple different models. I'd like to go with the cheaper one the S510 (link here)

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2162,CONTENTID=10710

but what is the difference between this combo?
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2162,CONTENTID=9575

Looks like there is a MIR on both....and would come out to about $35 for the S510 and about $70 for the DiNovo. Will the G7 work with both KBs using only one RF receiver?
 
I suggest the MS Keyboard 4000. Hands down the most comfortable keyboard available. Not to mention, IMO, MS makes the highest physical quality keyboards on the market (only ones that use leather wristpads AFAIK).

Personally I'd never pay more than $15 for a non-ergonomic keyboard, the high end ones are cute and all but sooner or later as a serious computer user you're going to have to realize that the standard keyboard layout is terrible for your wrists and WILL cause CT problems on a long enough timeline.

There is a reason you always see split or "ergonomic" keyboards in corporate environments.
 
sorry ergo KBs are not for me.....

i would prefer my G7 to match the KB.....the DiNovos looked like they would go together. Not really sure if any M$ products would.
 
alkoholik said:
sorry ergo KBs are not for me.....

i would prefer my G7 to match the KB.....the DiNovos looked like they would go together. Not really sure if any M$ products would.
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Comfort and healthy wrists are not for you? You'd rather have something that "matches"? Are you a chick?

The MS 4000 matches my MX518 perfectly I think...

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Stellar said:
Comfort and healthy wrists are not for you? You'd rather have something that "matches"? Are you a chick?

The MS 4000 matches my MX518 perfectly I think...
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dude, i have a government job where I use a KB all day....been doing it for 5 years now and will probably do it for the next 20. My wrists are "healthy". Like I said, I do not like ergo KBs....if you cant understand the fact that im looking for a wireless non ergo KB then how bout you dont respond next time from ur ultra kewl ergo KB. threadcrapper

no, im not a chic but I like my shit to match....that too hard to understand??
 
alkoholik said:
dude, i have a government job where I use a KB all day....been doing it for 5 years now and will probably do it for the next 20. My wrists are "healthy". Like I said, I do not like ergo KBs....if you cant understand the fact that im looking for a wireless non ergo KB then how bout you dont respond next time from ur ultra kewl ergo KB. threadcrapper

no, im not a chic but I like my shit to match....that too hard to understand??
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Obviously I'm trying to help you by pushing a healthier keyboard on you. I'm not the first in this thread to make the suggestion. Right now you feel fine, but 5, maybe 10 years from now you may be wishing you did something different. CTS is not some mythical occurance that only plagues those who masturbate with the wrong hand. That's why ergo keyboards were developed.

Why get hostile? If you let the chick comment (in jest) get to you that much your skin may be a bit too thin for forums.

Sorry for mucking up your thread with a perfectly valid suggestion, I'll leave.
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Stellar said:
Obviously I'm trying to help you by pushing a healthier keyboard on you. Right now you feel fine, but 5, maybe 10 years from now you may be wishing you did something different. CTS is not some mythical occurance that only plagues those who masturbate with the wrong hand. That's why ergo keyboards were developed.

Why get hostile? If you let the chick comment (in jest) get to you that much your skin may be a bit too thin for forums.

Sorry for mucking up your thread with a perfectly valid suggestion, I'll leave.
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I hope my wrists get all fucked up and I look like handiman or something....theres people been typing on the same KBs at my job since the 60s and theyre fine....its all in ur head bro.

As for helping....your showing me something that I have no interest in and comparing it with your mouse....I'm trying to find something for the G7 which is a light blue...thanks for the replys tho
 
late post

but I have the logitech MX5000 combo

its beautiful, best keyboard/mouse combo i've ever bought
 
soccrstar said:
late post

but I have the logitech MX5000 combo

its beautiful, best keyboard/mouse combo i've ever bought
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isnt the 5000 bluetooth? my current desktop is bluetooth and the only problem that I have with it is that it doesnt work outside of windows (ie in the BIOS). So if I want to get into the BIOS I have to connect another KB and its just a pain in the ass. I got the deal on the G7 and decided it was time to upgrade. Besides I really didnt use the BT for anything....I have BT on my notebook and thats what I use to connect to my RAZR
 
I got the G15 for my G7. I know that the G15 is a wired keyboard, but I love all those programmable buttons...Rules in photoshop...
 
darktiger said:
I got the G15 for my G7. I know that the G15 is a wired keyboard, but I love all those programmable buttons...Rules in photoshop...
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yeah, i was really close to going with the G15. I figured I could just plug the KB into my 2407 :) when it came out.....but I thought....I dont really need the programmable buttons or most of that stuff....I really just like the backlit keys.....but I want a nice clean wireless desk...and thats why I'm pretty sure I'm gunna go with the DiNovo.
 
Will the G7 work with both KBs using only one RF receiver?
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I'm not 100% sure. On Logitech's website is says the G7 works at 2.4Ghz and they make a point of that. I'm not sure if that's what all logitech products work at and it's just marketing, or wether they actually changed the RF for the G7. I know for a fact that the MX1000 will work off of the DiNovo RF receiver though.
 
EQTakeOffense said:
I'm not 100% sure. On Logitech's website is says the G7 works at 2.4Ghz and they make a point of that. I'm not sure if that's what all logitech products work at and it's just marketing, or wether they actually changed the RF for the G7. I know for a fact that the MX1000 will work off of the DiNovo RF receiver though.
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I think I may buy it at BBY just to test it out. If it works, then I'll return it and buy it from the cheapest e-tailer. Just waiting for my G7 to come in.....slow ass amazon shipping. :(
 
EQTakeOffense said:
I'm not 100% sure. On Logitech's website is says the G7 works at 2.4Ghz and they make a point of that. I'm not sure if that's what all logitech products work at and it's just marketing, or wether they actually changed the RF for the G7. I know for a fact that the MX1000 will work off of the DiNovo RF receiver though.
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well, i just picked up the DiNovo and my G7 finally came in. It doesnt seem like the G7 and DiNovo will work on 1 RF receiver. I got the G7 base station plugged into a usb port for charging of the batteries and the DiNovo's usb receiver is just plugged into a usb port. I really like the size of the DiNovo....very compact and looks nice. The G7 is everything I thought it would be!

Now, I'm going to give Logitech a call to see if there is some way I can get both to work on 1 receiver.
 
alkoholik said:
isnt the 5000 bluetooth? my current desktop is bluetooth and the only problem that I have with it is that it doesnt work outside of windows (ie in the BIOS). So if I want to get into the BIOS I have to connect another KB and its just a pain in the ass. I got the deal on the G7 and decided it was time to upgrade. Besides I really didnt use the BT for anything....I have BT on my notebook and thats what I use to connect to my RAZR
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my mx5000 works outside of windows. I can get into bios and dos just fine with mine.

and yes it is bluetooth
 
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