A very, VERY cool blue backlight shows through all of the etched keys as well as the borders surrounding virtually all functional parts of the G15. The “Mode” keys in the upper right of the unit are backlit with orange. The result of all of this is a very aesthetically pleasing, although larger than normal (to accommodate the G Keys) keyboard that is distinctly different from Logitech’s standard line, but still meets the high aesthetic appeal that I have come to expect from the company.

Performance

The performance of the G15 is a very mixed bag. On one hand the features and customizability of the unit make for a potentially excellent and useful piece of hardware. On the other hand the lack of developer support detracts from the benefits provided by the aforementioned features.

First, let’s talk about the good. The keyboard itself is very sweet. The standard QWERTY keys are a little click-ier than some of Logitech’s other offerings, which I actually prefer. I like a little tactile feedback to let me know when the key is fully depressed.