Macros Keys and Conclusion

The left hand side of the keyboard includes 18 extra ?G? buttons with three macro mode settings. These can be programmed using the bundled software (or ?MR? button) to perform 54 (18x3) macro tasks ? depending on the software. For example, if you need to use certain keypresses to perform a move within game you can now pre-set it to the G1 key instead. This is going to be one of the main reasons for buying the keyboard, but do be warned that it takes a few days to adjust to. As the keyboard layout changes you may well find yourself pressing the G16 key instead of CTRL!


The bundled software lets you pick a different profile for individual applications and then record keypresses for each G key. Thankfully, it also includes an optional feature that records the time delay between keypresses rather than sending all key commands at once.


Once you have recorded the desired commands, simply press that G-Key in game and it will perform the macro.

Conclusion

The G11 gaming keyboard is an excellent addition to a gaming PC by enabling macro commands and looking great. It hasn?t been optimised to the extend of some gaming keyboards, which means that it is still perfectly suitable to use in office applications.

For the money, it is recommended that users of this keyboard would make use of the macro keys or want a glowing keyboard. It?s more expensive than a standard keyboard but for some users it will be worth its weight in gold.