why does this one have fewer keys? why does this one have fewer keys than the other g15
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I have the original G15 and I hope it never breaks since the change was pretty drastic. The color orange is good since when I have a lot of white on my monitor the keys are barely readable since the reflection from the monitor makes my blue keys hard to see. I currently use 14 of the keys, most with shortcuts to programs. I memorize where they are and I have one button access to them. The fewer keys now means that I will now I have to use the M button to toggle and then select. This adds another step, but I guess it's fine since I only use 14 of the 54 keys provided. I rarely use them in-game.
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The keys themselves are very close I think to full-sized. The keyboard unit as a whole is NOT a full-sized 88 keys as in a piano.
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Honestly, it's much like a regular keyboard. The "extra keys" aren't really extra, they are just a condensed/squished version of a keyboard. I don't have it in front of me, but I don't remember seeing anything unfamiliar.
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Hey, David. It's mainly the green LED back-lit keys. I recommend the expert edition though. As all it's keys are programmable, it does have the green LED back-lit keys, and it's just a lot more fun to look at. :)
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No it's not a mechanical keyboard. If you HAVE to have a mechanical keyboard get the razor black widow. I actually returned the black widow for the g19 because my G15 gave out after 3 years, I got it used too (R.I.P), and I wanted to give the newer model of the g15 a chance.. I've never regretted it since. The display is amazing, the keys feel excellent. This is a 10/10 keyboard in my eyes. The screen tells you all the details you want to know about gaming. For instance, I play league of legends. It tells me my gold per second, current crit%, kdr etc.. its amazing. I love the volume scroll. You can play youtube off it slide shows and so much more!! Hope this helps, good luck! No it's not a mechanical keyboard. If you HAVE to have a mechanical keyboard get the razor black widow. I actually returned the black widow for the g19 because my G15 gave out after 3 years, I got it used too (R.I.P), and I wanted to give the newer model of the g15 a chance.. I've never regretted it since. The display is amazing, the keys feel excellent. This is a 10/10 keyboard in my eyes. The screen tells you all the details you want to know about gaming. For instance, I play league of legends. It tells me my gold per second, current crit%, kdr etc.. its amazing. I love the volume scroll.... » Read More No it's not a mechanical keyboard. If you HAVE to have a mechanical keyboard get the razor black widow. I actually returned the black widow for the g19 because my G15 gave out after 3 years, I got it used too (R.I.P), and I wanted to give the newer model of the g15 a chance.. I've never regretted it since. The display is amazing, the keys feel excellent. This is a 10/10 keyboard in my eyes. The screen tells you all the details you want to know about gaming. For instance, I play league of legends. It tells me my gold per second, current crit%, kdr etc.. its amazing. I love the volume scroll. You can play youtube off it slide shows and so much more!! Hope this helps, good luck! « Show Less
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The keyboard can switch between three sets of key/macro mappings to the G-function keys. M1 selects the first set, M2 the second, etc. On the 510 that means you can have 3 x 18 macro keys from which to choose.
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No idea. Key used in different countries uses different frequency. You must be extremely careful when you buy this type of key.
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Most of the keys are standard sized. For example, the distance between Q and ] is the same. But the tab and \ keys are smaller compared to a full sized keyboard
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It comes with 2 keys. Although a little bit on the light side it works perfectly.
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No it's not a mechanical keyboard. If you HAVE to have a mechanical keyboard get the razor black widow. I actually returned the black widow for the g19 because my G15 gave out after 3 years, I got it used too (R.I.P), and I wanted to give the newer model of the g15 a chance.. I've never regretted it since. The display is amazing, the keys feel excellent. This is a 10/10 keyboard in my eyes. The screen tells you all the details you want to know about gaming. For instance, I play league of legends. It tells me my gold per second, current crit%, kdr etc.. its amazing. I love the volume scroll. You can play youtube off it slide shows and so much more!! Hope this helps, good luck!
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Same amount a keys as any other, I guess. It does not have a key pad to the right though so it makes it smaller. It is comfortable, but I use the same style at home on my Mac. I carry this one for my ipad in my backpack, in its original box and has been great so far.
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My G5 is really glitchy right now due to the fact that my cat got into a vicious fight with the cord. So now I ordered the G9, and am still waiting for it to get here. From what I've heard, its better for claw grip users like me (your wrist stays on the mousepad and you use your fingers to move the mouse) as opposed to the G5 which I've heard is better for palm grip users (your wrist is elevated and your whole hand moves to move the mouse). To me, the G5 is a little too big and it took awhile to get used to the shape of it. Even after I've been gaming with it for several months, it still hurts my wrist in long gaming sessions.
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If you press the star key on the top of the keyboard below the silver 3 key you may find some info. The 5 silver keys 1-5 are programmable, I believe. The sliding black key between letters G and H enlarges or shrinks items on the screen. The others that have icons on them are straight forward. I don't know what the silver arrows by the wrist rest do. I was very unhappy that it came without a manual.
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I have one. The keys are full size but there are only 61 keys (36 white and 25 black). But you don't really use the ones that aren't there anyway. (the ones on the far left hand side). The center C key is not in the "center'...it is more to the left. Hope this helps.
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we use g3 and got g4 and noticed little difference so we are going back to the g3. I think it is just a marking gimick with only slight changes. G3 have been around for ages and are the best but they had a problem a while back with wood in them so it also maybe a way to move away from that poor reputation while still keeping their base name.
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i am not the seller, but have owned this keyboard in the past. I also lost the use of at least one key and would suggest that you make sure the seller does test and guarantee that all keys are functional.
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Great question and one I did not consider but wish I had. The option was not given at the point of purchase. Each unit had it's own set of keys in the packaging. They are great but I now have three different keys rather than one master.