Logitech today announced the Logitech G910 Orion Spark RGB Mechanical Keyboard. The keyboard features Logitech’s exclusive new Romer mechanical switches, which they claim offer 25 percent faster actuation than any other mechanical switch, improved durability and intelligent Illumination. We have really loved our G710 Plus here in the office, so we hope to haver a review of this new keyboard soon.
“This keyboard is the culmination of years of ongoing development by our engineering team, incorporating feedback from gamers and eSports athletes to develop a next-generation mechanical key,” said Vincent Tucker, director of Logitech gaming. “Our team was charged with developing a keyboard that truly improves the gaming experience, and Orion Spark delivers.”
“My players love the new switches,” said Andy Dinh, owner of Team Solomid. “They are so excited about them, that the whole team is using them in the League of Legends World Championship.”
Romer-G Mechanical Switches
Orion Spark uses the Romer-G mechanical switches, which can only be found on this keyboard. With an actuation point of 1.5 mm, Romer-G switches register your key presses up to 25 percent faster than competing mechanical switches. Improved durability at 70 million keystrokes, up to 40 percent longer than other type of switches currently in use.
Keyboard Illumination and Programming
The lighting of every key of Orion Spark can be individually customized from a palette of 16.8 million colors. The lighting is centrally located within each switch so each key is evenly illuminated.
You can also customize your favorite game by assigning game controls and macros to the nine individually programmable G-keys, for quick and easy access to complex commands. Orion Spark supports up to 27 commands across three profiles
New App – Arx Control Integration
Arx Control is a new app from Logitech G that works with LGS to enable delivery of a wide range of information on your mobile device including anything from in-game intelligence, to vital system performance stats, to media controls. Using our Arx Control SDK game developers can even create customized applets to deliver content unique to their game. Major developers like Valve have been given early copies and are exploring possible integrations for Steam and for their popular games. Orion Spark features a pullout tray that supports most iOS® and Android™ devices, providing easy access to Arx Control data.
Pricing and Availability
Orion Spark is expected to be available in the U.S., Europe and select countries in AP beginning in November 2014, for a suggested retail price of $179.99.
