Powering the G710+ requires two USB connections, though the inclusion of a pass-through USB port on the back of the keyboard makes up for this mildly inconvenient, though increasingly common, requirement. It's a handy feature, since an accidental strike of said keys would completely disrupt whatever game you happened to be playing.
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There's also a gaming-mode button, which, when enabled, disables the Windows and context menu keys. It's refreshing to see so many functions given their own key, since they usually end up as secondary F-key functions on most gaming keyboards. The volume panel above the number pad has a dedicated mute button and a wide scrollwheel to quickly adjust levels.
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At the very least, linking games within the configuration software allows you to assign specific macro commands for the G-keys when the game in question is opened.ĭedicated media buttons sit on the top of the keyboard, straddled by lighting and volume controls. An icon gets pulled from the executable, but in terms of in-game commands, it's up to you to provide those for manually added games. The process is straightforward: search for the game's executable and assign a name and description. Titles with mass appeal are likely supported out of the box, but unsupported games must be manually added. The ability to automatically detect the games on your computer is dependent on Logitech's software and its associated knowledge base of games. You can then choose game-specific commands and drag and drop them onto the virtual keys within the configuration software. In terms of game-specific macros, Logitech's Gaming Software scans your computer and identifies any games that may be installed. Opening Logitech's Gaming Software allows you to create more complex macros, taking delays between keystrokes into account, as well as link mouse functionality, shortcuts, and LUA scripts to G-keys. Recording simple macros on the fly is a four-step process: hit the MR-key, select a G-key to assign the macro to, type the keys to be recorded, and then set the macro by hitting the MR-key a final time. Six macro keys (G-keys) are located on the left-hand side, and their functions can be toggled depending on the profile in use, which are activated via the three profile buttons (M-keys). Logitech got most of the important gaming-centric features correct from the start: 110 anti-ghosting keys, 26-key rollover support, and dedicated macro support. Ultimately, the G710+ is a backlit, mechanical keyboard, with media controls and features aimed at the gaming community. After all, nobody buys a keyboard strictly for an additional button here or port there. Since the main draw of mechanical keyboards are the switches beneath the keys, anything tacked on top (backlighting, macros, media controls, and so on) needs to border on perfection to make the more expensive models stand out for the right reasons.Ībove all, though, if the keyboard is targeted at a performance-obsessed market, and it sits atop the price charts, it better offer the best possible typing experience. We looked at Razer's BlackWidow Ultimate Edition ($129.99) earlier this year and praised it for its comprehensive feature set and solid design. In fact, other manufacturers sell quality mechanical keyboards for as little as $80, including some models of the BlackWidow. It's priced higher ($149.99) than competing keyboards, costing nearly twice as much in some cases. Logitech's first mechanical gaming keyboard, the G710+, promises a lot.
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