The G710+ runs on Logitech Gaming Software, which is the same system that powers all of the company's mice and keyboards. The G710+ even has a few handy features you didn't know you needed, such as a full complement of multimedia controls (including a volume wheel rather than two separate buttons) and a key that disables the Windows key, ensuring that you don't accidentally exit a game mid-session. The proximity comes at a price, though: We often hit the G1 button when we meant to hit Escape. The six keys divided into three rows of two were very easy to keep track of, and they were close enough to the rest of the keyboard that we did not have to reach very far for them. One thing we particularly like about the G710+ is the row of macro keys on the far left side. Given our inherent familiarity with the Dell, we did not find the small difference in error rate to be significant. In the Ten Thumbs Typing Test, we scored 86 words per minute with a 0-percent error rate on a standard Dell keyboard, and 86 words per minute with a 1-percent error rate on the G710+. Since the Brown keys feel as springy as those in a membrane keyboard, it was also extremely easy to type on the G710+. They made very little noise, and sprang back up with a fair amount of force after we pressed them. Although we usually prefer the Cherry MX Blue variety, we enjoyed our time with the Brown keys. One thing the G710+ doesn't offer is choice: It comes equipped with Cherry MX Brown switches, and if you don't like those, you'll have to get another model of keyboard. The indentations helped our fingers stay put, but there was no tactile difference between the most and least important keys for gaming. As it stands, the keys feel almost too smooth, making us wish that Logitech had opted for textured keys instead.

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