i bought the Logitech K300.
For RM100.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS:
it's.................really small. and compact.
and......a bit hard to get used to.
and the buttons are... really shallow.

only those who like notebook keyboards (flat, shallow, pad-like keys) will like this keyboard.

TEST RUN:
Its re-located keys take awhile to get used to. (The Home, Insert, Delete, Pg up and Pg Down are not in their usual 3x2 spot.
The other few things that bugged me a little was ta really tiny Esc button, and how the f4 and f5 button had no gap between them.
(I use f5 alot, so this compact design made me press f4 by accident instead)

SAVE SPACE!
The good thing about the keyboard is that it will save you space sideways. You can't tell from this picture, but it is definitely much shorter horizontally than a regular keyboard.
Dimensions are (17.5 x 1.4 x 7.9 inches)
I say sideways because the keyboard doesnt save you space vertically. The handrest that comes with it is not detachable.

YAWN. WHAT ELSE..?
One cool part of the keyboard is the orange lit media keys, which has a nice orange glow. Pressing the function button makes them glow brighter (because they activate). The overall design of the keyboard is also pretty. Sleek piano finish on three sides of the deck.
Other than that, the customizable function keys and macros work as advertised too.

PROS: Nice stylish design, pretty orange lit media keys, programmable function keys, compact and desk-space saving, soft keys make noiseless typing.
CONS: Needs quite some time to get used to, usual keys are slightly misplaced, resulting in accidentally pressing the wrong keys. Not cheap. Tiny Esc button.

SUMMARY: RM100 can be better spent elsewhere.

This post has been edited by hydrogen: Feb 9 2010, 01:51 PM

yeap, I think only 4.
It's definitely not a hardcore gaming keyboard. I bought it more for the deskspace saving, and also because I like the orange/black look.
Wouldn't recommend it for hardcore gamers. But if you like the soft touch / notebook keypad sort of feeling, then can.
The directional buttons are TINY! If you use that alot, you may want to get some other model too.

Walao.. I love the look of the G110.. plan to save up some cash and buy it.
It's cheaper than the Lycosa.. and I like the extra keys on the left.
And the LED lights..

veri nais..
RM220 sounds pretty reasonable.

those who are using it.. any problem with ghosting?
macros work okay? give ur your user review k.

quick question: the armrest can be removed right? i don't like armrests on my keyboards.

This post has been edited by hydrogen: Apr 1 2010, 04:55 PM

Late reply, but you want budget back-lit keyboard, Logitech G110 ftw.

RM220 only. maybe can get cheaper if you're good at bargaining.


This post has been edited by hydrogen: Apr 17 2010, 10:06 AM

don't buy the K300 if you're serious about gaming.
K300 is designed to minimize space. The keys are also shallow (think laptop keypad). The arrow keys and Insert/Home/End/Delete/PgUp/PgDown have all been relocated so that the keyboard is smaller.

Look at the K300 pic and you'll see what I mean.

But it's very nice if you want a slim compact keyboard that's really tiny.
It also looks really nice cos it's shiny and the orange background under the keys look pretty neat. The additional shortcut functions are quite cool too.

But like I said, not a gaming keyboard.

nice? I bought from fellow forumer but when the poslaju guy arrived I wasn't home, so they simpan back to the poslaju office..
they resending to my house later today.. hehe.. when i get back from work........

Why? is the LED brightness too dim?

wa SA's famous Yakuza also come.
Eh try Logitech G110 la. The keys are very nice to press, and it looks cool.
According to Hiruka, the response time is good also.

G110 arrived. (:
photos:






will test run it more before giving review.

yeah, the G1 mouse served me well for about 4 years.
It is very comfortable to use, even for hours and hours.

pair it with a good cloth mousepad and you're set.

G110 gets my vote too.

If you really don't want to spend money on a mousepad, use a piece of white A4 paper. It works also.
And it's better than using it directly on the table because it will hurt the bottom of your mouse.

But in my opinion, get a gaming mousepad.

Steelseries QcK mini is only RM39, and it can last you forever.
A worthy investment.

Now still new, so I just brush away any dirt with my fingers.
I don't know if soaking the mousepad with water will spoil it.
Maybe just try wiping it with a damp cloth?

My old Qck was full of sweat stains that cant be removed.
i dare not try to wash it with water cos I duno what will happen to it.

This post has been edited by hydrogen: Apr 28 2010, 11:46 AM

yup.. haha. the '<' '>' '?' keys only can see half LED light. the '[' and ']' key also.
overall the keyboard LED is quite dim. Only when switch off the lights in the room then you can see the light nicely.

Cons: DIM LED LIGHT!
In normal room light, it looks like a regular black keyboard. hahaha
except when u type, cos when ur fingers are over the keys the shadow makes the light glow abit. kind of a cool effect, like your fingers are activating the light.

for those who want a keyboard solely for the LED lights, g110 is not for you. Go for Lycosa instead.

PROS: Good keys, Solid performance, Great comfort
The G keys and Macros are awesome.
Now used to it already, dunno how I lived with regular keyboard before this.

Keys are thick and lovely to type/press.
The detachable handrest is great as well

K300 is not LED lighted! There are some lights near the top of the keyboard, but the keys are not lighted.
The orange you see in the pictures are actually just an orange backdrop underneath the keys.

The lights are the pre-set shortcut keys, which show above the function keys (f1-f12)

I have used the K300 and I can safely say that it is not a gaming keyboard.
It is more suitable for people who want a smaller keyboard to minimize desk space, and for people who like to type on shallow keypad-like keys. (think: notebook keypad)

are all the keys on the Sidewinder X4 backlit?
Are the LEDs brighter than the G110?

yes, right?

Do you need an LCD screen? If no, I suggest X4 or G110.
They are for the more budget conscious people.

I'm using G110 without handrest attached.

Hmm.. I dunno laa.
At first I used it without the handrest. Felt good.
Then I tried the handrest and liked it. Handrest so nice! So i used it...

then one day I took it out and realized that without the handrest better.

Weird la. With or without handrest also nice.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

hmmm.. no.
anything special about it?