<p>I’ve been a developer for, lets just say a while, and the one universal truth amongst all developers is the need to convert thought to text. When I started out, I used the keyboard that came with my Packard Bell computer that my parents bought me for college. Needless to say this was not the best keyboard available, but it did the job.<br>As I became more adept at typing, I started to want more from a keyboard. There were not very many options available in the beginning and I went through a few before I settled for productivity version from Logitech. I was never happy with these style of keyboards as they focused on extra buttons instead of quality, though I do appreciate a volume wheel for quick adjustments. If you wanted a quality feel in typing you had to either find an old IBM keyboard and deal with a PS2 to USB dongle or build your own from a kit. But this was to change.</p><p>The onslaught of gaming keyboards came to market. It all started with dressed up versions of the productivity boards. Still using the mussy membrane switches, but things slowly changed to adopt new versions of mechanical key switches. There are still a lot of proprietary switches in the market but the popularity of the Cherry switches has really guided the design of switches even in the more commercial lines. To get the really good switches were regulated to custom builds.<br>For those of us that didn’t want to risk building our own Logitech seemed to be the only option for a number of years. I jumped on this path with their G19 and used that for a number of years. Then I upgraded to the G910, but I always felt envious of those with custom mechanical keyboards. They always seemed more refined and less gimmicky. Gaming keyboards always seemed to be too over the top design wise, but they did have the number pad I needed. While better, most mechanical version lack the numpad.</p><p>Enter the G915. Logitech has finally hit the mark with a great keyboard. Clean low profile design, 3 different switch types, and just the right amount of controls. Gone are the weird built in wrist wrest and excessive G keys. This is the design that I have always wanted. And did I mention, it is wireless?</p><p>With Logitech’s wireless technology has finally gotten to a point that there is ZERO perceived lag on input, even in extreme gaming scenarios. With lightspeed, I can get all of the performance of a wired keyboard without the hassle and mess of a cord. But wireless means dealing with poor battery life right? Wrong! I can say with confidence that the battery life is amazing. It doesn’t just last all day, it lasts all week! In fact I’ve had mine for just about a week and I am still at 68% battery life as I type this. If you just plug it in once a week you will be all set. The only thing left to be determined is how many times can will the battery cycle before it dies.</p><p>The keyboard however isn’t perfect. While what I will point out is minor, it still needs to be said. First, the battery does not appear to be user serviceable. It would be great if when the battery dies I could replace it to keep things going for a long time. My kids love it when I hand down my previous keyboards to them. If the battery dies before hand, I will not be able to with this. The Second issue I have is that Logitech has decided to use a micro USB instead of the newer USB-C. I have grown to hate micro USB connections for their lack of durability. With USB-C being the same size and with a much better design, why didn’t Logitech use it? I’m guessing that they are saving it for the the G915 v2.</p><p>Should you buy the G915? I can say without hesitation that if you are in the market for a new keyboard, yes, give the G915 a go. I love the feel, the design, and the fact it is wireless. </p>https://www.darrollwalsh.com/untitled/