New Logitech G710

[bodhammer]

Found here: http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/g710-mechanical-gaming-keyboard

Cherry Blue Switches - does any one know if this will have the o-rings for sound dampening?

 

[Cerb]

Are you going to make good use of Logitech's software? If yes, then get it anyway. You can get #8 o-rings cheaply enough, and a key puller, if they aren't present, and you want them. However, with a Blue switch, they will not dampen the sound much. Blues make noise when you activate the key, regardless of whether or not you bottom out the key.

If you won't use their software, and it's made like the current Brown version, IMO, choose something else, like from Cooler Master, Ducky, KBT, Das, etc.. Unless you use the software with combined KB/mouse/G13/etc. profiles, they are not priced well for what they are, IMO.

<- G710+ owner

 

[Darksinnder]

i doubt the have o-rings installed from the retail store. most of the mechanical keyboards i've purchased, i've had to buy o-rings separately and install them. not a big deal though if you dont like the clicky sound.

 

[Cerb]

i doubt the have o-rings installed from the retail store. most of the mechanical keyboards i've purchased, i've had to buy o-rings separately and install them. not a big deal though if you dont like the clicky sound.

The G710+ has O-rings from the factory. They would only minimally help a Blue switch KB, though. Making Blues quiet would require the damping material to be inside the switch itself.

 

[bodhammer]

I decided to give the G710+ one more try. They are on sale at NewEgg for $99. That makes it worthwhile, even if I need to get a new set of keycaps down the road. Thanks for all the input.

 

[Cerb]

If you end up replacing caps, note that the spacebar is the only odd sized one (6.5u, I think). The rest are either standard or easy to come by.

 

[bononos]

I decided to give the G710+ one more try. They are on sale at NewEgg for $99. That makes it worthwhile, even if I need to get a new set of keycaps down the road. Thanks for all the input.

Can't you get a replacement from Logitech for your broken keys instead of buying another Logitech keyboard?
Previously you said your 710 arrived with a broken key:
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2399225

 

[Cerb]

Most folks I see have been complaining that Logitech wants to replace the whole KB, instead. While I do think it it is a problem to be dealt with, especially for the typical $120+ cost, all but spacebar are easy to get replaced (the win and menu keys might need to be row 3 blanks, though).

 

[bodhammer]

Can't you get a replacement from Logitech for your broken keys instead of buying another Logitech keyboard?
Previously you said your 710 arrived with a broken key:
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2399225

Apparently you have to send the keyboard into Logitech. They don't appear to send replacement caps. I bought my first one through Amazon Prime so it was a painless return, I did not have to pay shipping.

 

[bodhammer]

If you end up replacing caps, note that the spacebar is the only odd sized one (6.5u, I think). The rest are either standard or easy to come by.

I think this set has the 6.5 spacebar: http://blog.maxkeyboard.com/2013/07/max-keyboard-universal-black-translucent-key-cap-set/

 

[Canbacon]

Or maybe wait for the just announced Logitech G910 Orion Spark.

It uses romer-g switches.

http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/rgb-gaming-keyboard-g910

 

[bodhammer]

G910 is a little spendy for me... $100 is my limit!

 

[TheUnk]

Or maybe wait for the just announced Logitech G910 Orion Spark.

It uses romer-g switches.

http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/rgb-gaming-keyboard-g910

That keyboard is sick! Any idea of release date?

Is there any benefit of actually pre-ordering from Logitech, I mean, won't Amazon ship them out just as fast if not faster with a Prime membership..

 

[Xerin7]

I've heard it's planned for November. Wish it was as sooner, I may need to get a Corsair rgb instead.

 

[Midwayman]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.logitech.gaming.arxcontrolapp

The app that comes with the spark is out.