The platonic ideal of a keyboard
586192
I've owned 2-3 of these keyboards over the years, because they're basically my go-to keyboard. They get a lot of flack, but I'm actually a big fan of chiclet-style keyboards. I like how low-travel they are, and LOVE how easy to clean they are. This one in particular is great for easy dusting, because the on-off switch is right on the front so it's easy to just turn it off, wipe a cloth over it, and just like that you're done.

These don't have a million goofy features, and their drivers don't do a bunch weird crap to your machine.

If you're into chiclet keyboards this is basically the platonic ideal of a keyboard.

It doesn't hurt that they're also extremely affordable. The only reason I've ever gotten new ones was because I set somebody else in the house up with mine on a new computer and then just let them keep it. I also got a new one once because I was sick of the color of the one I had.
1171309
I just received my keyboard this afternoon, and I am very pleased. The keyboard illumination has several levels, colors, and zones. When you have separate colors for the keyboard zones, you can also change the illumination colors and brightness. The materials and construction was also a pleasant surprise. The plastic does not feel cheap, has a sturdy feel, and also is a bit hefty for a keyboard. The extra USB port and the Mic/Headphone jack is also a nice touch. Key push and weight are right on par, and you can't feel a noticeable difference in texture between the plastic and metal keys - so typing is still smooth.
The touch controls for volume, brightness, etc can be a little irritating. It works well almost all of the time, but sometimes you have to "mash tap" to get them to work. Also fingernails and such do not work on those buttons. Other drawback would be the interface to create macros (the 12 "C" buttons)
If I had a choice between the new G15 and the Saitek Cyborg (having used both) I would take the Cyborg. While it is nice to have the little screen on teh G-15, the function and style of the Cyborg are superior.
3377106
I bought this for my wife and she loves it! I, personally, have never cared which keyboard I'm using. They were all the same to me. Until I tried this one! I am not sure I can describe it but, the keys move smoothly. You know when you have hit a key because they push back against your fingers with just the right amount of pressure. In fact, I told my wife I would like one for my birthday.
1020554
I bought another one 5 years ago and still perfectly useful. This is a present for a friend of mine!
I'm happy that now you added the keyboard, the one that I got didn't have it!
274738
It's really nice. I may seem weird but I find the loud clicking sound of the keyboard satisfying(Its really loud).Nothing seemed broken or out of place,other than a few smudges that I could just clean up.
One thing I found to have a chance of being out of place is the LED for the logo at the bottom. It seemed to shine from the top snake rather than straight in the middle and bothers me sometimes.
Other than that,a keyboard is a keyboard,and this one is cool!
3379477
March 2, 2016
I love it for its simplicity.
I bought the Cherry MX Brown. There was only slight confusion with the pictures listed here and elsewhere. I suppose some of the pictures are bad or of an older model because all the models except for the red seemed to have a grey look to them.
I wanted and did receive a full black "soft touch" case and the keys are a matching black.
The usb cable was surprisingly well made. It is a thick cable and not flimsy. The one disappointing thing with that is the pictures, even the ones on the actual promotional material included in the box, shows the connector as much smaller than it is. This gives me only one option I'm comfortable with, routing the cable out the middle. I could squeeze it to go out the right or the left but then I'd have to give it a relatively wide berth to turn in the direction of the back of the desk because its so thick. This is a small gripe but worth noting if you are counting on that routing a specific way.
It's got a good heft to it so if you type aggressively or accidentally move your light keyboard often, it will happen less with this.
The function layer on F5-F12 works great for my needs and is easy enough to remember so when I change the caps for another set I won't feel like I have to memorize too much.

Overall its a great keyboard for someone starting out on mechanical keyboards. I'll try to remember to update this later on as I use it.
915000
I have just purchased a Logitech 'MX400 Performance Laser Mouse' (see my review) and was recommended to get a new Logitech 'Media Keyboard 600' to go with it. I'm glad that I followed the recommendation as I'm now enjoying both new mouse and new keyboard, they being a great advance on what I had previously. So far as the keyboard is concerned, features additional to what I had before are a great bonus. I can now 'play' with my iTunes library from my keyboard, alter the sound volume, and switch to 'mute' when the 'phone rings much easier. In addition, I can open up my E-mail system without clicking on it. I suppose that there is more that will come to me in due course. The keyboard has certainly got all of the attributes that I think I want, but its most attractive features are its design and excellent handling - typically good from Logitech - and its smart black stylishness: the thing looks very good on my desk and makes a very pleasant change from the old-style and once-ubiquitous 'computer cream'!
4343280
When I play games like FPS's with this keyboard, I almost forget that it exists. That's a good thing. Every action that I intend to do with this keyboard, it just happens. I can't think of a single moment where a key press dropped out or didn't register. The keys have a satisfying amount of resistance to them, and the click-clack sound is music for mechanical keyboard junkies. Not only that, it just looks sleek and classy on my desktop. Highly recommended.
2608205
I think this is a great keyboard. I bought it as an upgrade for one of my computers, primarily because it looked like a well-made keyboard, and for the price it was, at the time. I was going for a white-and-blue setup, and it seemed to work perfectly. I had read plenty of reviews before, with people saying that the switches aren't Cherry MX Blue, and that's understandable. To the untrained ear and finger, however, you could probably fool someone by telling them that they are. They work similarly; similar amount of force to trigger, similar audible click as the switch triggers, and a similar feel, as well. Whether they are or not, they seem pretty well made, at least from what I've seen so far. And the blue LEDs are another nice touch. You've got anywhere from 8 to 10 different brightness settings, as well as a breathing mode, which I thought was a nice effect. Now, I'm not really too fond of keyboards that have functions like volume up, volume down, play, pause, previous track, etc. integrated with the F1-F12 keys, rather than as separate distinct buttons on their own, unless they're on a laptop. But I knew this keyboard was like that, when I bought it, and I can tolerate it. Like someone from a '90s animated movie once said, "it's a detail; it's nothing."

I think the only slight qualm I have with it, is that the keyboard doesn't seem to remember the brightness setting you had it on, when you turn your computer off, and then turn it back on, any length of time later. It seems to default to the third- or second-brightest setting whenever the keyboard resets itself (like while Windows is loading, or when your computer reboots, for example). I can see how that might aggravate some people, but to others it might not really be too much of an issue. I mean, the rest of the keyboard is great. The key switches work great, no matter what brand they are, and I think it's a good buy, if you want a mechanical keyboard, but can't afford, or aren't sure about, Cherry MX Blue switches.
3947730
This is a very nice little keyboard as long as you are firm enough with each key.  The tactile feedback is better than I expected, but it's possible to feel like the key went down when the keyboard actually missed sending the strike.  However, its other characteristics are generally nice.  The battery section supports the keyboard at a comfortable angle.  Setup with a formerly-Nook hd+ running cyanogenmod was simple.  I can't speak to the quality of the documentation because I haven't needed to look at it.  The backspace/delete key is a good size.  The white labels show up nicely on the darker colored keyboards.  Note that the black function key labels vanish totally on the dark blue.  I'm a little bummed the gray color wasn't on display when I ordered the blue one, but I'm happy with this one and keeping it.
3527524
I am very happy with my keyboard. The only thing that would have been better was some music theory software to help me learn treble and clef notes. How a D USB cable and hooked it up to my laptop. Drives self installed and found a open source teaching program. I am now having fun.
2876069
What makes this keyboard rock is the spacing of the keys and the nice crisp detente on the key press. Head and shoulders above any other keyboard in it's size and class - and I've collected a bunch in search of the perfect keyboard for my phone and tablet.

Suggestion Box: The ESC key still requires the Fn key under windows. Also Home and End keys would be nice. Rubber pads under the keyboard would keep it from sliding - but I can add those anyway.

All in all a great product.
468611
I'm going to try to be as blunt and upfront as the keyboard is itself. It lacks fancy bonus function keys, it's got a few basic Windows controllers, LED functions, volume slider, and hand rest - but what it really excels in is durability. With a metal construction and mechanical keys, it's a delight to type on.

Pros: Solidly Built, LED Lighting, Windows Button Lock/Volume Scroll, USB Port, Mechanical Switches, Compact.

Cons: Sharp sides and the Cherry Red switches are -anything- but quiet. If your microphone is close to your keyboard, this may be a bad choice if you use Skype or any VOIP services.
492944
I have had this low-profile keyboard for nearly two years now, although I haven't felt compelled to write a review until today.  In the past, I've gone through keyboards either by wearing the keys down with my fingernails or by spilling son it.  Well, today I dropped a can of soda on mine, and I was sure that I'd blown it again.  (Yeah, I know, I should learn from my mistakes!)  Well, I quickly turned it face down and ran to get paper towels.  Here I am, still typing on it.  The keys are close enough together to keep most debris, even liquids, from entering the body.  Of course, I may end up with sticking keys in a few days; however, the fact that it didn't instantly stop working says a lot about the superior construction of the keyboard.

After the liquid revelation, I decided to take a hard look at how this keyboard has survived over two years of daily work.  Only two keys show signs of wear, the "s" and the "o."  (I guess I have to stop typing "so"!)  Everything else feels and responds as it did the day I bought it.  The slender aluminum keyboard is only 1/4 inch, including the keys, at the bottom while the top where the USB ports are gets as wide as 5/8 inch.  The top dimensions are 17" wide by 4.5" deep.  The function keys are automatically set for calling up Dashboard, setting the volume and brightness, operating iTunes, and bringing up Expos&eacute;.  In addition, there are two open function keys.  Between the QWERTY and the numerical pads, there's an  area for page, home, and cursor navigation, with three more open function keys. At the bottom/sides, you'll find two high-speed USB ports for wireless mouse transmitters, flash drives, and other devices.  It connects to your computer or USB hub through a USB cable in the back/middle.

The edge of the keyboard is somewhat sharp, making it uncomfortable if you rest your wrists there. I recommend getting a wrist guard such as&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Textured-Gel-Wrist-Wrest-Black-Lycra-Material-Feels-Smooth/dp/B00006B8J8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Textured Gel Wrist Wrest Black Lycra Material Feels Smooth</a>.  Typing is remarkably responsive and comfortable, although the nearly flat surface, without much tilt, may bother some people.

Although PC keyboards work with the Mac, the Apple keyboard works best simply because of keys such as the CD/DVD eject button and settings specifically programmed for Mac use.  I've had other, less expensive (as well as more expensive) keyboards that don't integrate as well with the Mac.

-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann
4953332
Best keyboard I've come across, the half-mechanical keys province the best of both worlds by creating a tactile but smooth keypress. The backlight is strong, and has a color-changing mode for ambient effect. The volume knob is perfectly retro. There are macro keys. Yes, it is very comfortable. What more do you need from a keyboard? My only wish is that it were spaghetti-proof, I wouldn't've had to purchase a replacement.
1226305
This keyboard is a typist's dream come true -- a splendid combination of both responsiveness and stability.  The keyboard has enough weight along with the friction pads to hold itself firmly in place while the keys take only a light tap to register.  The only drawback (and minor at that) is the slightly higher than normal key click even for the "quiet" variant of this keyboard.

I would certainty buy this item again.
2928534
I'm not a gamer.  I'm always writing html, sql, etc
and I like it for the real feel of a keyboard.  It takes about a week to get used to it. After that, it's the best feeling keyboard I've ever had in my life.
By that way,  since the keys are raised so much anyway, I  wouldn't use the legs it comes with. Just my observation