Engadget China are claiming that this is Logitech's new G18 gaming keyboard, which would make sense as a name except for the fact that by convention Logitech's gaming peripherals have always had odd numbers.

At the end of the day, this is what you ask your friends, 'But can your keyboard play videos?' This is the Logitech G19, and it's one heck of a keyboard.

The Logitech G19 isn't for everyone, that's for sure. Not every user has £140 to spend on a keyboard and it is even a stretch for those who normally enjoy a touch of extravagance.

We were big fans of Logitech's two-color LCD-equipped G15 gaming keyboard, but we can't say we find that the addition of a color screen justifies the $200 price tag for the updated G19 model.

Late March Logitech came out with a number of updated versions of its gaming products, including the G19s gaming keyboard. We compared and contrasted it to the original G19 model, which has been available since 2009.

The reviewer at DigitalTrends.com agrees that the price is high and adds that the keys have a "mushy" feel. Gizmodo.com offers a review accompanied by a number of product photos showcasing the keyboard's features.

36 programmable macros; Built-in color LCD monitor; Comfortable layout; Adjustable backlighting

Expensive; Mushy key feel (to some

More keyboard reviews Quick Review - Logitech G910 Orion Spark Quick Review - Cougar 200K Scissor-Switch keyboard Review: Razer Blackwidow Chroma keyboard To start with, the G19s is certainly an attractive and sleek piece of kit, with subtle silver accents and the occasional backlighting, dotting...

Great level of customisation; Comfortable keys; Rich features in conjunction with the dedicated software

Base could offer better support; Higher legs would have offered better angle of tilt

In the end the Logitech G19s was quite the spin on keyboards. It's not quite what Razer has with its touchpad screen, but it is quite fancy when it comes to just being a discrete screen.

It is gimmicky! The screen is neat and has lots of apps and the ability to make your own; Full RGB backlighting – get your dream color across the board; Nice discrete media keys and full number pad; 12 discrete macro keys and multiple profiles for all your games; Not mechanical; Powered USB ports

PRICE! $$$$; Not mechanical; Needs a power adapter to operate the LCD screen – find an open one; USB ports are 2.0 – new enough to have 3.0

One hobby I've always enjoyed has been video games. In fact, as I've mentioned before, the only way my mother claims to have been able to calm me down when I was an infant was to put me in her lap and play the original Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System for 2-3 […]

Many features; fun to use

Need for a power supply; lack of precise CPU/RAM monitoring tool; macro keys may seem awkwardly placed to some

The Logitech G19s is a well-built membrane keyboard that does not alter the original keyboard layout other than extending it out a bit on the left to implement the G-keys. However, a big bombshell to this keyboard would be its retail price which is a whopping amount of MYR 699.00.