Logitech G19 - Gamer Keyboard so Powerful It Needs AC Adapter

**MIG-31** · Jan 13, 2009, 06:42 PM

Logitech has come a long way since the release of the G15 gamer keyboard some four years ago. After going through one minor revision late last year to rework the keyboard's form factor, the G15 v2 is left relatively unchanged, and it now looks somewhat dated even with all the fan-made apps that take full advantage of the GamePanel LCD. Time has come for a new G-keyboard, and Logitech is going all out with the new G19 Keyboard for Gaming.
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|2A|N · Jan 13, 2009, 07:13 PM

I see they are going all out with the price tag as well.......

Lowfat · Jan 13, 2009, 07:16 PM

Meh. $200 for a keyboard that still doesn't type near as well as mechanical keyboards.

**MIG-31** · Jan 13, 2009, 07:20 PM

The G15 was expensive enough (Which i have) for me this is the best Keyboard i have used.

But the main fault is the usb hub thats onboard..Its limited to what you try to install via the keyboard.

mike2h · Jan 13, 2009, 09:13 PM

that blurb doesnt say anything that explains the high price. maybe DH will review it

Tipstaff · Jan 13, 2009, 10:15 PM

Actually, guys, Logitech is known for having a high suggested retail price, so you may never see it at that price. Maybe initially, but it won't stay there for long.

Logitech, unlike some manufacturers (Toshiba, for one), know that us resellers can't compete when the MSRP they list is exactly what our cost is, so they give us some leeway for pricing/competing.

Judas · Jan 13, 2009, 10:18 PM

rediculious.... still not ergonomic therefore unuseable.

SeraphicSorcerer · Jan 13, 2009, 10:25 PM

I honestly hate ergonomic keyboards, but then again i dont type "home row"

Judas · Jan 13, 2009, 10:39 PM

aka... index shooter?

**MIG-31** · Jan 14, 2009, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike2h

that blurb doesnt say anything that explains the high price. maybe DH will review it

It does if you click the last link in the paragraph....it links directly to Logitech's G-19 page..

USD 199.00.

mike2h · Jan 14, 2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIG-31

It does if you click the last link in the paragraph....it links directly to Logitech's G-19 page..

USD 199.00.

aint nothing there that justifies that price either. basically says the same thing

**MIG-31** · Jan 14, 2009, 05:29 PM

I doubt any stores will make to much difference in the price either... Every one to there own preference.

mike2h · Jan 14, 2009, 05:33 PM

i can see some places having it for something like $20-$25 below suggested. but from what ive seen so far that is stil to high.

**dj_stick** · Jan 15, 2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIG-31

The G15 was expensive enough (Which i have) for me this is the best Keyboard i have used.

But the main fault is the usb hub thats onboard..Its limited to what you try to install via the keyboard.

most keyboard hubs (and unpowered hubs )are the same, no high power devices, this AC adaptor is probably the only way to alleviate that (and power that OLED display

)

BlueMak · Jan 15, 2009, 02:14 AM

There is no way in hell I am going to spend so much money for a keyboard. The G15 is the higher I will go (price wise).

**kris23** · Jan 15, 2009, 02:17 AM

i just need a keyboard that supports antighosting on ALL keys and if possible, has a backlight on keys....

so that leaves, this and the steelseries board.

if this drops in price, ill get it.

**MIG-31** · Jan 15, 2009, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_stick

most keyboard hubs (and unpowered hubs )are the same, no high power devices, this AC adaptor is probably the only way to alleviate that (and power that OLED display

)

That i know... I have used an upowered usb hub in the past.Great position to use Data Sticks..

PH3N0M · Feb 16, 2009, 04:03 PM

I'll be purchasing one as soon as it's released. You can check the videos on youtube and it looks pretty sweet.

Kremnari · Mar 25, 2009, 07:44 PM

Good Day,

The reason the keyboard needs it's own AC adapter is because it functions as a Linux box to run the LCD screen. This should allow the onboard hub to be fully powered, but I haven't found that information yet.

I can't wait to get my hands on one. I want to turn it into an "IPU" (input processing unit) by connecting the G13 and G9x into it's onboard hub and possibly hack the Linux OS to place Setpoint-ish software directly into it's storage space. This just depends on what Logitech has allowed in the communication from/to the board.

Enjoy
Kremnari

Jan 13, 2009, 06:42 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,750 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Logitech G19 - Gamer Keyboard so Powerful It Needs AC Adapter Logitech has come a long way since the release of the G15 gamer keyboard some four years ago. After going through one minor revision late last year to rework the keyboard's form factor, the G15 v2 is left relatively unchanged, and it now looks somewhat dated even with all the fan-made apps that take full advantage of the GamePanel LCD. Time has come for a new G-keyboard, and Logitech is going all out with the new G19 Keyboard for Gaming. ____________ Source: Everything USB __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

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\|2A\|N SE7EN57 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 353 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	Re: Logitech G19 - Gamer Keyboard so Powerful It Needs AC Adapter I see they are going all out with the price tag as well.......

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MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,750 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Re: Logitech G19 - Gamer Keyboard so Powerful It Needs AC Adapter The G15 was expensive enough (Which i have) for me this is the best Keyboard i have used. But the main fault is the usb hub thats onboard..Its limited to what you try to install via the keyboard. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

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mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	Re: Logitech G19 - Gamer Keyboard so Powerful It Needs AC Adapter that blurb doesnt say anything that explains the high price. maybe DH will review it __________________

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SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 154 System Specs	Re: Logitech G19 - Gamer Keyboard so Powerful It Needs AC Adapter I honestly hate ergonomic keyboards, but then again i dont type "home row" __________________

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MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,750 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Re: Logitech G19 - Gamer Keyboard so Powerful It Needs AC Adapter I doubt any stores will make to much difference in the price either... Every one to there own preference. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

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mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	Re: Logitech G19 - Gamer Keyboard so Powerful It Needs AC Adapter i can see some places having it for something like $20-$25 below suggested. but from what ive seen so far that is stil to high. __________________

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Mar 25, 2009, 07:44 PM	#19
Kremnari DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: Logitech G19 - Gamer Keyboard so Powerful It Needs AC Adapter Good Day, The reason the keyboard needs it's own AC adapter is because it functions as a Linux box to run the LCD screen. This should allow the onboard hub to be fully powered, but I haven't found that information yet. I can't wait to get my hands on one. I want to turn it into an "IPU" (input processing unit) by connecting the G13 and G9x into it's onboard hub and possibly hack the Linux OS to place Setpoint-ish software directly into it's storage space. This just depends on what Logitech has allowed in the communication from/to the board. Enjoy Kremnari