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Jul 9, 2008, 12:40 AM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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Best Gaming Keyboard For W.O.W.?
My boyfriends 21st birthday is coming up. And he has a three year old dell. Keyboards eys are rubbing off and the backlight no longer works. So for his birthday i was gonna get him a new gaming keyboard and a mouse pad. And for Christmas a new lcd monitor. He already has a good mouse he uses the G5. I wouldnt want to get him a new one cause hes so used to it and loves it. So far I have found the Logitech G15 to be pretty good and not a bad price. And from what ive read it would be pretty good for wow. He doesnt play any FPS's.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ke.../3498&cl=us,en
Along with this mouse pad to match. His G5 is red also.
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The mousepad isnt actually suppose to be that cheap. Im shocked i found it that cheap. In reviews people paid 20 at the cheapest. And it was on sale when they bought it.
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Jul 9, 2008, 02:33 AM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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I have got a G15 keyboard and it really is a good choice. I think that might be good since he likes WoW so go for it.
I have been using it for a long time and have had no problems whatsoever, so i think you are on the right track.
And the mouse pad is a good addition! Just make sure the colours are the same (i.e. blue, red..e.t.c)
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Jul 9, 2008, 03:08 AM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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Also give this a bit of a consideration.
Ideazon™ Precision Gaming Tools [Fang Gamepad]
The fang gamepad is essentially the left side of the ideazon keyboards, with fully remappable keys.
It is not a full sized keyboard, but it is a nice addition to wow as I personally use it. The only downside is that you need to have both on your desk at the same time.
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Jul 9, 2008, 06:04 AM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cow_160483
I have got a G15 keyboard and it really is a good choice. I think that might be good since he likes WoW so go for it.
I have been using it for a long time and have had no problems whatsoever, so i think you are on the right track.
And the mouse pad is a good addition! Just make sure the colours are the same (i.e. blue, red..e.t.c)
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Well how many years have you owned it? And the backlight and keys have never faded or anything? And since you own one. Whats the color exactly? Amber? Or more of a red color, lol. Like do you think the red mouse pad would match it? Along with the red G5
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Jul 9, 2008, 06:05 AM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EZero
Also give this a bit of a consideration.
Ideazon™ Precision Gaming Tools [Fang Gamepad]
The fang gamepad is essentially the left side of the ideazon keyboards, with fully remappable keys.
It is not a full sized keyboard, but it is a nice addition to wow as I personally use it. The only downside is that you need to have both on your desk at the same time.
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Its nice dont get me wrong but he needs the whole shi bang, lol. Hes dell keyboard has had it. And an extension just wont do. Cause im sure you have a nice keyboard to go along with it.
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Jul 9, 2008, 10:52 AM
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Pool Shark
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Again if you wanna see what the polls say...
What brand of keyboard do you use?
Though the G15 is very good, the New G15 is really nice, has all the bells and whistles you'll prolly ever need but be warned its a little pricey. Logitech catagorize it as one of their "premium" products in their new gaming peripheral catalogue iirc.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ke.../3498&cl=us,en

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Jul 9, 2008, 03:44 PM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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Originally Posted by Callandor
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Lol yeah i know that the one im talking about. I found it for around 60 bucks so thats not bad. Price doesnt really matter.
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Jul 9, 2008, 05:19 PM
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Pool Shark
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Be advised the classic G15
The "New G15" is the one above, yes, that's what they're actually calling it. I have a friend who has a classic G15 and its pretty good as well imo but I'm glad to hear you found one for a good price all the same. 
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Jul 10, 2008, 10:13 PM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Callandor
Be advised the classic G15
The "New G15" is the one above, yes, that's what they're actually calling it. I have a friend who has a classic G15 and its pretty good as well imo but I'm glad to hear you found one for a good price all the same. 
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Lol i know im not that much a noob cause im a girl. Id rather get the new one it looks cooler and i dont really care to much for the bulkiness of the old one and the flip down lcd...bleh lol. the new one is sexy.
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Jul 11, 2008, 11:16 AM
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Pool Shark
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Nice to see a girl that is into gaming and knows her stuff. Not many of those around still you know. Welcome to dh and hope you stick around. 
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Jul 11, 2008, 11:30 AM
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DH News MOD
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The new G15 has some good quality's,extremely soft key touch & response from them is pretty good as a multimedia keyboard.Gaming wise to me it's far better..Perhaps they could be a touch quieter.
BTW i have the New G15.
The one and only problem i seem to have with it is the Mute Button is extremely sticky.But that may just be my keyboard.
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Jul 11, 2008, 01:51 PM
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DH's Youngest Mod
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i say the G15 is good as well, comfortable keys when i tried it.
i use the Razer Tarantula good but has no backlight
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Jul 11, 2008, 03:04 PM
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DriverHeaven Extreme Member
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g15 all the way. i swapped my tarantula for my wifes g15 & never going back. had to do some serious butt kissin & a nite out, but well worth it
kris, dont ever buy the 'battle light' waste of money.
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Jul 11, 2008, 04:22 PM
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DH's Youngest Mod
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dont need no light man.... i can see in the dark 
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Jul 14, 2008, 02:54 AM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ravenlyn6996
Well how many years have you owned it? And the backlight and keys have never faded or anything?
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I have the old G15 its still going strong (2 or 3 years) but i know what you mean the new one is way better lol
But from my experience with the old one its one heck of a keyboard and lasts !!! 
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