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Logitech Gaming G11 vs Saitek Eclipse II

yeah that was one of the reasons Logitech created the G15 Rev 2 because the Rev 1 was so large a lot of people were upset they used a smaller lcd and less G Keys in Rev 2. regardless what has happened in this thread i'm sure you will be happy with your purchase.
 
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i just realized from the pics that the eclipse 2 doesnt have any programable keys so it should be Alot smaller. But then again i could use few programble keys.
 
no need. download the autohotkey program I quoted in this post, Logitech drivers are limited to what macros you can record, you might even be able to use autohotkey on the G11 G-Keys them selves not sure if the program will read it though.
 
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forget it all, go Lycosa. I would pay over $200 for it.
 
he doesn't have the money for it and his selection is limited. he lives in Lithuania.
 
EDIT above: meant lycosa, not tarantula.
 
I dont really get yet how to use that program...

Not that i dont have it i just dont want to spend it. As i said i am considering the g11 keyboard only because it has 35 procent cut. Im not a super gamer. But i would like few EASY programable keys.
 
they have tutorials, documentation and a support forum. how hard can it be?
 
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If that eclipse 2 had like 6 extra programmable keys i would defintly buy it. But now you i am still wondering. and the main thing is. THe G11 is bigger. The eclipse doesnt have the extra EASY porgramable keys.
 
whats wrong with binding F Keys or Num Pad? you can have 17 "G Keys" if you use the Num Pad most people use the Num Pad for in-game scripts anyways.
 
I dont know its just not as simple i mean i want to do that stuff on the fly like. Im playing some game and i want to do an action that requires multiple key strokes so i just push some button make the strokes and boom. i have it ready to use and all in ingame. And with that programme i have to do it all before the game . And go to program and do alot of shizle.
 
autohotkey can create profiles.
 
But i have to press the windows key every time i want to execute that action.
 
no you don't. you program the macros and add this "#IfWinActive,CoD2" for example and the macros would only work if your in Call of Duty 2 you could probably have 17 separate macros for every program on your desktop autohotkey is way more intuitive than Logitech macro editor it has it's own scripting language.
 
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Ok i know how to macro the keys with that program. But the program launch still doesnt work. And i dont get why i read the tutorial

#9:: Run D:\zaidimai\Q3 2\quake3.exe

Doesnt work.
 
you must of done something wrong.
 
what could be wrong. enter to notepad
#9:: Run D:\zaidimai\Q3 2\quake3.exe
and then save it as ahk file
and then launch it. What?
 
change it to.

#9:: Run, d:\zaidimai\Q3 2\quake3.exe

or

#9::Run d:\zaidimai\Q3 2\quake3.exe
 
I don't know if this has been mentioned before but i know the g15 which ive owned for 2+ years allows you to press more than 3 keys at a time conventional keyboard don't allow this (you get a beep usually from your computer) im guessing the g11 supports this ability too its the old g15 without the screen.

This can be good for gaming i guess i know in gta 4 you can do a wheel spin and steer at the same time so the car spins in circles(not very useful but looks cool) you cant with a normal keyboard i don't know if the saitek allows you to do this too.
 
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EviLZeD said:
I don't know if this has been mentioned before but i know the g15 which ive owned for 2+ years now allows you to press more than 3 keys at a time conventional keyboard don't allow this (you get a beep usually from your computer).

This can be good for gaming i guess i know in gta 4 you can do a wheel spin and steer at the same time so the car spins in circles(not very useful but looks cool) you cant with a normal keyboard i don't know if the saitek allows you to do this too.
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you can disable the beep.

start -> settings -> control panel -> system -> hardware -> device manager -> view -> show hidden devices -> non-plug and play drivers -> right click Beep and click Disable.

and it looks like you have to use a modifier key I just ran a script and it worked but it doesn't have to be the windows key you can use any key as modifier.
 
it worked for me I hit the windows key and 9. I assigned it to open a picture.
 
Weird...

Well i am going to try buy it on saturday so god help me i hope i will have a dream which keyboard to choose...
 
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BumbleBee said:
I made enemies because I was trying to help you so you would get more bang for your buck and not ripped off. both keyboards are backlit, both use plastic domes and both can be RMA, G11 is cheaper so buy it end of story.
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Enemies ? No hard feelings here. We're all free to express our opinions anyway. Pretty much what tigger said buy whatever tickles your fancy.
 
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it does have poor build quality, cheap led, cheap plastic key caps, cheap plastic housing, painted numbers/letters, plastic domes, inexpensive lcd that you need to download additional profiles for older games.
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Cheap plastic?

You do realize we are talking about KEYBOARDS right?

100% of all keyboards under $90 will be....

Holy hell, plastic?

My g15 is going on year 5 or 5 now.. and still works flawlessly.

Logitechs support is also TOP NOTCH.

I wouldnt even remotely hesitate to reccomend logitech to someone- Ive never had any reason not to.

All keyboard in this price range are going to fall victim to your "dreaded cheap plastic build quality". Its a keyboard dude.

The best thing to do is just get your hands on both and actually use them. I find the Saitek looking keyboard/keys often have a wierd uncomfortable feeling key travel to them(Round keys? wtf?), making them annoying.

Also note, you claim painted on lettering, but my G15 surely doesnt have painted on lettering.... because the letters are clear! but hey, claim what you want I guess..
 
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