Logitech G13 Programmable Gameboard with LCD DisplayCarbon Neutral Certified by SCS Global Services

When I first looked at a gamepad I figured that it was a waste of money. I thought that there was no point to it because a keyboard got me the results I wanted anyway. This is, at least, what I thought when I looked at stuff like the razer nostromo and razer orbweaver. Both items were overpriced for what you got, and all it really did was give you a keyboard extension where you can reprogram the buttons. For somebody new to keyboards, that would be pretty cool, but in reality you can get a keyboard from razer for the same price,that has the same form of button configuration which is exactly what I use. I have a basic wireless logitech mouse which I was planning to upgrade soon, a standard desktop computer setup, a razer deathstalker (I highly recommend it), and my newest edition which is the Logitech G13. When I looked at the G13 I figured it was like the other Razer stuff. But when I really looked at it, What got me was what you got for the price. The ergonomics, the extra stat screen to check on how you're doing in game, and the extra buttons compared to other gamepads really sold it. But what pushed it over the edge was the customization. When you look at the gamepad, instead of thinking just the keys are programmable, let me tell you this: Every mechanic on that gamepad can be changed to your liking. Everything from the joystick to the macros to the software to the color of the gamepad. Everthing can be changed. So for price and convenience, logitech really won this battle.Next is the comfort in comparison to a extremely good gamepad, the razer orbweaver. Excluding the 100$ price, the orbweaver is one of the best in the razer lineup. I do not personally own one, but one of my friends lets me use it all the time at his house. And to be honest... It's underwhelming. Only one set color, 20 programmable buttons, compared to the 22 on the G13, and Razer synapse 2.0. Granted It's not that bad, but at the same time it's surprisingly hard to use. Logitech software is less flashy, yes, but it has so much more potential than synapse.So after I took all these things into consideration when I was buying my own gamepad, the answer was obvious. The Logitech G13 is one of the best gamepads you can get out on the market today, and I recommend it to any and all rts, mmo, fps and other players that just want a more comfortable and fun gaming experience.

Have been looking for a replacement for my third (and last) Belkin N52. Belkin's newer offering isn't of interest.Am not going to touch on each feature of the G13, but rather, just the features I like.The Logitech G13 Game pad was out of the box, connected and installed in under 10 minutes. Working through the device configuration is an ongoing matter, done as needed. The only problem encountered is what to do with all the extra keys. The device itself is a solid desktop component. 6 traction pads on the bottom keep it from shifting or moving under hand. The Palm pad is simple in design, very comfortable and it works better for me than the contoured style palm rest. 22 keys on the main pad, two around the toggle and the toggle is also clickable downwards. The clear and easily read labels on the keys are difficult to see when gaming because of the angle presented at, but this hasn't presented a problem. The Four main movement keys (WAS&D) contain minor divots allowing for swift re-orientation. The display panel offers; Stopwatch / Countdown; RSS News Feed; CPU & RAM Usage Monitors; Date and Time; A Power button. Additionally, though not employed in the games I play, the panel may be used to display in game equipment levels and other live game data from some games.It's looks, though not unpleasant, took time to grow on me. It's now a combination of a great functioning device with good physical features draws me to conclude it exceeded initial expectations.Support is from Logitech, a wealth of information on each of its products. The G13 being no exception. One picto-manual (no words) in 35+ languages on the G13. The G13 site pages were surprisingly easy to navigate.For any not aware of the advantage a game pad offers: Each movement or action is performed using the same key regardless of game being played.PRO: Not having to learn new key maps to effectively play new games.CON: Having to spend time configuring the Game Pad to the Games Key Map.ie - If you use the 'G7' key to cast the spell sending all opponents to the Corn Field in one game.The same G7 key would be used to throw the real big bomb and blow all away, in another game.Game profiles are managed through the G-series Key Profiler. Once the first profile is built, it can be used as a template for others. So once familiar with the game pad and configured to best support the personal style of play. The resulting profile can be used as the base template for other games. Having a pad set up properly allows the gamer to concentrate on the game play and not have to cross reference which key does what action.Most telling comment I can pass along: If this one failed on me, I'd order a new one.