Page 4: Lights, Use
Lights
Logitech has been changing how they backlight their keyboards ever since the G15. The G19 had a crazy amount of customization, but most people want to be able to see their keys and that's all. This is how the keyboard looks in normal light and backlighting is off.
Now, the WASD and arrow keys are at 100%. This is the dual zone backlighting at work. You can control the gray keys as one group and the rest of the keyboard as another.
All the keys are 100% backlit.
The gray keys are still at 100% and the rest is at 50%. There are 5 levels of lighting for each group. 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and no lighting.
Use
Remember that all input device reviews are largely subjective. While I may like the G710+, you may not. If you do want to purchase it, please be sure you can return it if you aren't comfortable with the product. Never sacrifice your wrists!
Let's get this out of the way. Mechanical keyboards are the best, period. If you never used an IBM Model M, you don't know what you missed... actually, now you can. Unlike the Model M, the G710+ uses a tactile switch that doesn't give that "click" sound each time you press on it. That being said, this keyboard is a bit more noisy than a membrane keyboard, but if you are a fast touch typist, this is the type of keyboard that will make you even faster.
Compare a mechanical switch to a membrane keyboard... On a membrane keyboard, the key press must be all the way to make contact with the bottom to register a keystroke. With a mechanical switch, it can be much less. This may seem like no big deal until you start typing on one and realize you don't need to force each key down all the way. If you are used to membrane keyboards, there is a slight learning curve in that you may hit a shift key too long or hit enter before you need to, but after the very brief period, you'll be amazed at how fast you can type and the ease at how little pressure you need to apply to each key.
This may be a "gaming" keyboard, and it excels at being that, but it is a fantastic example of just how input devices should be built. There is a trend of mechanical keyboard products coming out from multiple manufacturers and I will never purchase a membrane keyboard again, ever. It is that worth it.
If you used a Model M, don't worry, this doesn't use the Blue switches that give that hard tactile feedback and a loud click sounds. We are on the fence if this is a good or bad thing since we wanted to experience that feeling again, but we think that the more quiet Brown switch was a good choice.
You don't need to worry about ghosting or pressing as many keys as you can without them registering. This will handle all your keystrokes, period.
Logitech has been changing how they backlight their keyboards ever since the G15. The G19 had a crazy amount of customization, but most people want to be able to see their keys and that's all. This is how the keyboard looks in normal light and backlighting is off.
Now, the WASD and arrow keys are at 100%. This is the dual zone backlighting at work. You can control the gray keys as one group and the rest of the keyboard as another.
All the keys are 100% backlit.
The gray keys are still at 100% and the rest is at 50%. There are 5 levels of lighting for each group. 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and no lighting.
Use
Remember that all input device reviews are largely subjective. While I may like the G710+, you may not. If you do want to purchase it, please be sure you can return it if you aren't comfortable with the product. Never sacrifice your wrists!
Let's get this out of the way. Mechanical keyboards are the best, period. If you never used an IBM Model M, you don't know what you missed... actually, now you can. Unlike the Model M, the G710+ uses a tactile switch that doesn't give that "click" sound each time you press on it. That being said, this keyboard is a bit more noisy than a membrane keyboard, but if you are a fast touch typist, this is the type of keyboard that will make you even faster.
Compare a mechanical switch to a membrane keyboard... On a membrane keyboard, the key press must be all the way to make contact with the bottom to register a keystroke. With a mechanical switch, it can be much less. This may seem like no big deal until you start typing on one and realize you don't need to force each key down all the way. If you are used to membrane keyboards, there is a slight learning curve in that you may hit a shift key too long or hit enter before you need to, but after the very brief period, you'll be amazed at how fast you can type and the ease at how little pressure you need to apply to each key.
This may be a "gaming" keyboard, and it excels at being that, but it is a fantastic example of just how input devices should be built. There is a trend of mechanical keyboard products coming out from multiple manufacturers and I will never purchase a membrane keyboard again, ever. It is that worth it.
If you used a Model M, don't worry, this doesn't use the Blue switches that give that hard tactile feedback and a loud click sounds. We are on the fence if this is a good or bad thing since we wanted to experience that feeling again, but we think that the more quiet Brown switch was a good choice.
You don't need to worry about ghosting or pressing as many keys as you can without them registering. This will handle all your keystrokes, period.