Are the programmable keys functional outside of games? I ask because I'm looking for a keyboard that I can put program shortcuts, commands and macros.
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Exactly what Jack said. I will say I haven't used the programmable keys for anything besides games, but can attest that they work great.
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Yes, you program the G keys with the logitech gaming software and can program them to any keystroke, multiple keystrokes (which allows for macros), text block, a mouse function, a media function, a hotkey (like alt+f4, copy, paste, etc), make it launch a shortcut, or open your email or web browser.
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They are prgramable with the ability to do more then one button at a time so you could program Ctrl+c to copy as a button. Only problem I had was making the shift key function as a programble button such as Ctrl but you can program the shift functions and it works with shift key then.
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Several of the activities in it involve typing and work as you described. There is not a regular word processor or notepad type function that I have seen, but a lot of the games use the keyboard and it works perfectly for them.
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After finding the .ini file you mentioned and playing with it for about an hour, I had no success in finding a way to map regular keyboard keys to any of the side buttons. I asked Sharkk support if there was a way and they said no. I'm hoping that maybe in a driver update later that they might since their other mice (I also have their wired gaming mouse) all have the capability. Since I really wanted that functionality on my own mouse, I found a workaround that makes me happy: A Windows program called X-Mouse Button Control by highrez . co . uk. It allows you to program simulated key presses on Mouse Buttons 4 and 5. I have Simulated Key set to {F12} Option 3 During (press on down, release on up). Works like a charm.
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It works with any software that uses a keyboard! :) I actually don't use mine for gaming at all, I have a tablet PC and use my N52 to run keyboard shortcuts since I can't access the regular keyboard in tablet mode. It works great, any keystroke or combination of keystrokes can be mapped to any button. This even includes typed sequences, like if you wanted a single keystroke that would fill in your name or address or something like that. The only difficulty is memorizing all the layouts you'll set up! LOLI'm currently using it with photoshop, painter and manga studio 3 and find it so useful that I'm using it even when I'm not in tablet mode! :) It works with any software that uses a keyboard! :) I actually don't use mine for gaming at all, I have a tablet PC and use my N52 to run keyboard shortcuts since I can't access the regular keyboard in tablet mode. It works great, any keystroke or combination of keystrokes can be mapped to any button. This even includes typed sequences, like if you wanted a single keystroke that would fill in your name or address or something like that. The only difficulty is memorizing all the layouts you'll set up! LOLI'm currently using it with photoshop, painter and manga studio 3 and find... » Read More It works with any software that uses a keyboard! :) I actually don't use mine for gaming at all, I have a tablet PC and use my N52 to run keyboard shortcuts since I can't access the regular keyboard in tablet mode. It works great, any keystroke or combination of keystrokes can be mapped to any button. This even includes typed sequences, like if you wanted a single keystroke that would fill in your name or address or something like that. The only difficulty is memorizing all the layouts you'll set up! LOLI'm currently using it with photoshop, painter and manga studio 3 and find it so useful that I'm using it even when I'm not in tablet mode! :) « Show Less
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Hot and miss. The instructions say it can. In game it works most of the time, but now and then it throws a finger at me. Tried window mode with CS Go and it worked for about an hour, then acted like it does in full screen mode. It wouldn't have been a deal breaker because it worked better then the previous keyboard, but the in-game keyboard glitches were enough for me to send it back.
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Hm. I'm starting to wonder if you play DayZ.Anyway, yes. Any of the buttons on the mouse can be remapped to any function (such as a keystroke or macro) that you wish via the included configuration software. I'm kind of surprised I haven't done that yet, myself.
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Works fine. Apparently, you can map the keyboard to make it more functional in a windows environment, but I have not gotten around to doing it. At any rate, I have been using it for several months with Windows 7 and love it.
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No; this keyboard was designed in the early 2000's it is USB w/ two USB ports on the back to run other things. It is a great keyboard for FPS; every key you might need is BIG and right where you would want them... but as far as I know it doesn't even have an update for the key mapping software for Win 7; and I have looked...I still use it because I got spoiled using on Black Hawk Down....a LONG time ago, lol
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For all you mac people here, i suggest downloading ControllerMate, which i was able to configure to support most of the special keys (sometimes with my own scripts rather than the intended purpose). Its not free, but its worth it to have this sexy keyboard work properly with my mac
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It's alright for casual gaming, but with no programmable buttons I am not a fan of it for gaming. Not to mention the absolute terrible battery life. I put energizer ultimate lithium AA batteries in it and they lasted less than 2 months. Pay the extra for a mouse with programmable buttons if you want to game. As for fps, it does alright for some. I've only played SEV2 with it and I find myself annoyed by the loudness of the click mostly.
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I don't have it handy to test, but from what I recall about a month ago, it worked on Ubuntu 12.04. However the double characters on a single key press problem remained as far as I remember. Sorry can't help more.
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I use it for Dota, Minecraft, TF2 just fine. I've never used a game my keyboard, so I wouldn't be aware of the advantages. You can buy cherry keycard from a number of sellers if you wanted textured WASD or QWER
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Even though the profiles are really out of date, you can still go in and set them up any way you want. So every key is configurable for whatever you want. Just set up the profiles and make sure to select the right one before going in to your application. I've had my keyboard for a couple months now and have barely scratched the surface of the configuration options.
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Yes. I use it along with a G13 for AutoCAD at work. Having enter, esc, del, bksp, undo, redo, & other commands always available is a great addition. Honestly, I game at home, but I make better use of the G buttons with productivity software than I ever have in the games (not that I don't use them for those too). For repetitive, command intensive software, programmable keys are the way to go.
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Correct. You can't map software on the mouses keys and launch said software with said keys. The strike7 keyboard can that
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It didn't occur to me to try but I would have thought that most of the issues would lie with Android i.e. they would be independant of the keyboard itself. Does android have a key assigning function? I haven't seen one so you migth need an app. Sorry.