Anyone here still using a Logitech G15 ( from 2005 )

[advanced3]

I had a good old G15 back in the day. I used the display to show Battlefield 2 stats while in game. I would definitely purchase a remastered Mechanical G15 with a color LCD screen. Get me away from these crappy Corsair K series and their awful ICUE software.....Do it Logitech.

 

[kapone32]

if they did one and with modular switches ... i would be on cloud 9 ...

and seconded for affordable 4TB SSDs ... i need some ... c'mon let's go on a unicorn hunt tro see if we can get some

It really makes no sense to me why Logitech is not releasing an update to the G series keyboards. They were popular in their day and they still support the boards through software.

 

[John Naylor]

I have seen the G19s .... for $500+ .... I did just replace a $125 moouse with aMX518 re-issue...... took a while to get used to the smaller size and weight ...,and it's not $30 anymore but still a fine mouse.

Logitech had an initiative (ARX) where they were going to replace the LCD with your cell phone. 1st issue was perty mediocre but surprised that they didn't improve on it.

I play an MMO (Saga of Ryzom) that's been around for 15 years and much of the IG feature are based upon WebIG. I had created a bunch of game related spreadsheet and other tools that have been ported to WebIG and you can view them in game, in your desktop browser or on your phone prowser. I have a tilted wireless charging stand that I let my phone sit in and it displays these apps beautifully.

Another option I would like to see, especially with all the THG side panels is internal MoBo sockets to a small 5" or 7" LCD that could be mounted behind the glass or even on front / side panels to display system info / TV channels or whatever.

 

[GreiverBlade]

It really makes no sense to me why Logitech is not releasing an update to the G series keyboards. They were popular in their day and they still support the boards through software.

well i still have a G410 ... the Romer-G switch are still good. (aside one ... i have a spare switch but...)

for screen, while it is on my G15 and was on the G19 i had ... nowaday i don't feel like i need it ... and if i did i would use either my phone or tablet (i did use ARX with the G410... not bad but lacking a bit, although ARX can be used without a Logitech peripheral ) for monitoring or references for games/programs i would use at the time and the G15 and G19 feel too little screen wise now that i do like that.

once you go mech you never look back .... once you go modular mech ... you ask yourself what you did before ...

my GMMK-TKL is 22chf more than a G410 and there is countless good app for monitoring ... funny i love logitech peripheral but it seems they are going down a bit ... i hope it's temporary, the build of the G15/19 was acceptable on their launchyears but the G410 right now feel ... weird (it's still sturdy, just not on par with the 2 last mech keyboard i bought that were +/-same price or cheaper and with a metal upper plate )

seems that screen on keyboard were a fad in the end ... for my G15 i had no other use than monitoring (other things that are shown on HUD/interface in a game are useless ... i rarely look my keyboard in game ... ) and sometime teamspeak user list
now i use this

Remote System Monitor - Apps on Google Play

Get advanced system and hardware information from your PC over the network.

play.google.com

i keep my G15 and G410 as relic of a time where logitech was everything for me (well more the G15 than the G410 ... the G410 has a broken switch ... soldering is nice but hot swap is better)

could have taken that one

but nope ... useless space taken above, no metal plate (well there is one inside), sunk key (became quite a fan of floating keys) and not modular (while it's an issue, funnily enough not many reviewer liked the Romer-G switch it sports) and 50chf pricier


the G15 was a masterpiece, the G15 V2 doesn't deserve the right to be called V2 ... it was a slashed down G15 with actually less than what the G15 was ... proof logitech corrected that with the G19 later which was closer to the G15 than the G15 V2 ever was

as i mentioned ... a mech G19 would replace my G15 for my secondary rig (whatever i am assembling ) but not my main computer keyboard

 

[aQi]

After 13 years, I still don't feel the need of replacing this keyboard.
Not only does everything still work ( display, background lights, usb hub, function keys, etc... ) but after 13 years this keyboard is still supported by Logitech.
Modern software like GPU-Z, CPU-Z, MSI Afterburner still support this display.

I'm just amazed by a peace of hardware that still works ans still gets software updates after 13 years.

This is how I configured mine:

Install ARX Control by Logitech on your android or iOS phone and explore further expansions

Btw it will never die..
https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/logitech-g15-v1-modded.254111/

 

[Nashain]

Hi, soon I have to replace my G15 v1. As for others, the backlight of the keys is fading or already out, LCD sometimes works sometimes not.

Could you please suggest me a worthy replacement of my precious 13 years old G15? I can give up the LCD panel, the USB ports. Seems there is no such combo these days.

I need a "not too loud" one + I am left handed (=mouse in left hand) so I usually use the arrow keys and the numpad for gaming. (I know I should learn WASD. In my next life I will.)

I tried a Corsair K55. Maybe I have a small right hand but the keys seem higher than the ones on the G15. Seems harder to start pushing some keys (e.g. Enter, Backspace), I can not reach the HOME key comfortably from the UP arrow key when playing. It is harder to press CTRL+INSERT when editing documents (alternative to CTRL+C for left handed ones). Maybe the "floating style" adds more height to the keys.

As every Corsair seems to have the same key button size regardless of switches and membrane, I think Corsair is out of the question for me.
Can be the refreshed Logitech 910 Spectrum an alternative to the G15? I know it is not the same price tag as the K55.

Thanks
Sorry for my English, it is not my native language.

 

[Beckler]

Anyone seen any G15 parts anywhere? I don't see anything on ebay really. Nor the keyboard itself for parts. Looking for the rubber membrane - it has failed under the A key. If not I think I will cut another key section out and try to transplant.

 

[aQi]

Anyone seen any G15 parts anywhere? I don't see anything on ebay really. Nor the keyboard itself for parts. Looking for the rubber membrane - it has failed under the A key. If not I think I will cut another key section out and try to transplant.

try placing something rubbish there and see if it works.

 

[trickson]

After 13 years, I still don't feel the need of replacing this keyboard.
Not only does everything still work ( display, background lights, usb hub, function keys, etc... ) but after 13 years this keyboard is still supported by Logitech.
Modern software like GPU-Z, CPU-Z, MSI Afterburner still support this display.

I'm just amazed by a peace of hardware that still works ans still gets software updates after 13 years.

This is how I configured mine:

OMG I remember mine, It finally broke on me like 7 years ago.
I really miss it.

 

[kapone32]

I am still rocking my G510, in this age of RGB it is still relevant. The construction is great (The wrist rest retention bracket is broken on one side). Using my Xpower blower has definitely extended the life of this keyboard.

 

[Zach_01]

Cant help about replacing parts but just want to help users still having it to get the most usage out of it.
Got the G15 v1 back on 2006 and replace it 2 years later with G15 v2. Still have it on my current system and work with it the last 11~12 years straight. G15 v1 is on my sister's system still working great.


This is one of the best multi-purpose applet you can have on it, working with Logitech Gaming Software v9.02.65

LCDSirReal | linkdata.se

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The plugin works also with G19.

Modules:

• CLK World clock with daylight savings time support and many time zones. Click to switch time zone.
• STW Stopwatch. Click to start/lap. Long-click to stop/reset. (Can also work without laptimes, see lcdsirreal.txt for details.) If you’re a WoW gamer, good for timing respawns.
• SPK Speaker switcher. Click to switch between two audio settings, for example 5.1 and headphones.
• NET Net history. Shows the last few seconds network load (in or out) or the total amount of data passed. Click to change display mode.
• AMP WinAMP integration. Shows average bitrate and time remaining. Click to re-display current song title. Long-click to toggle constant title display on/off.
• TS2 TeamSpeak2 integration. Shows number of players on server (small font) and in the current channel (large font). Shows mic status (mute, idle, speaking). Shows who is talking, players entering and leaving the server and more. Click to mute/unmute mic. Long-click to show who’s in the current channel.
• TS3 TeamSpeak3 integration. Shows number of players on server (small font) and in the current channel (large font). Shows mic status (mute, idle, speaking). Shows who is talking. Click to mute/unmute mic. Long-click to show who’s in the current channel.
• FPS FRAPS integration. Shows the current FPS, if it is nonzero. Note that FRAPS must be minimized or it won’t provide FPS counts. You also need to have a game running, or there won’t be a FPS count to show.
• FAN SpeedFan integration. Show selected value. Click to change value to display. Long-click to enable/disable auto-cycle of display.
• TUN iTunes integration. Shows average bitrate and time remaining. Click to re-display current song title. Long-click to toggle constant title display on/off.
• CPU Shows individual core load, average load as percentage, CPU load histogram or free memory status. Click to switch display mode, long-click to show LCDSirReal uptime, average CPU used and current memory usage.
• RIP Detects unresponsive programs. When detected, shows start of window title. Click to show entire window title. Long-click to terminate the program.
• COR CoreTemp integration: Shows the highest core temperature and the average core temperature.
• GPU GPU-Z integration: Shows sensor values from GPU-Z. Needs the ‘Continue refreshing this screen…’ option to be checked on the Sensors tab of GPU-Z.

Logitech Gaming Software works with MSI Afterburner too and display in G15's LCD every value you choose.

 

[cornemuse]

HAHA! I still use my 'BTC' keyboard which came with the first pc I ever bought (in the early 1990's!) Has this big round plug with adaptor to the small purple (keyboard) ps2? plug to usb. I just like/love the key(s) layout.
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