Engadget China has discovered a picture of a new Logitech device called the G18 (?), apparently in the print publication Hello!. If I’m not mistaken, that’s a full-color LCD in the middle there, along with function keys on the left, a d-pad above the F4 key, and media keys along the top as well. Good lord, I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these things! That’s a G13 on the left, if you were wondering — they were revealed early this morning. I’d heard rumors of a G19… I wonder if maybe En China read the label wrong…

Look quick! Before we get a takedown notice.

Quick Version: The QuickCam Vision Pro from Logitech is perhaps the easiest-to-use webcam I have seen in a while. There is no software required to run it, so you simply plug it in via the 6-ft USB cable, and you’re good to go. It works automatically with MSN Messenger, Yahoo, Skype, and other applications.
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Quick Version: The Logitech Squeezebox Boom is a free-standing network device that can be used to play your complete music library. The setup is surprisingly easy, even if you are connecting it to a wireless network that uses 128-bit encryption. When it comes time to enter your key, simply turn the wheel and click it to enter the digit. My network was found immediately, and Squeezebox obtained an IP address within seconds of me entering the key.

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Quick Version: The Logitech Illuminated Keyboard sports a sleek design combined with a number of functional enhancements that make it a cut above most others. While the illuminated keys are the main feature, the first thing you’ll notice upon removing it from the box is how extremely slim the keyboard is. It’s a good 75% slimmer than your traditional keyboard, and has a modern shape and style to it that will make it nice to look at and to use.

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I was just thinking it was about time for Logitech to drop some new gaming gear on us. Maybe they were just waiting for the billionth mouse fanfare to die down. Now, I hope you weren’t expecting a regular-style keyboard, because I kind of was, and now I’m a little… not disappointed, but weirded out. It’s a freaky, cool-looking device, and Logitech’s standards for build quality and driver support have always seemed great to me. I have a friend who swears by one of these little weirdo keyboards, and he’s old school so I trust him on it.

The G13 features custom-color backlighting for its 25 programmable keys, an analog stick (!), and a 160×43px LCD display that can be programmed to show everything from ammo to in-game messages. I’d be lying if I said this thing was for everybody (especially at $80), but I’d also be lying if I said it wouldn’t improve my game.

Who hasn’t burned their legs while enjoying the ‘portability’ of a notebook? Or done the notebook squeezed between the legs balancing act. Yeah, not fun but the new Logitech Comfort Lapdesk should keep the burning notebook off your legs. Logitech combined multiple heat dispersing tactics to make ensure the repose of the Comfort Lapdesk user: multiple heat shields, airflow chambers and yada, yada, yada, legs are kept cool. It should drop in February at a price of $39.99. Is cool legs worth 40 bones? Hell ya.

I noted in my review of this excellent mouse that it has removable grips in case you prefer one material over the other. I’m surprised Logitech hadn’t capitalized on this fact at the time and launched this mouse with decorative custom shells. You can, of course, get it with some art from your favorite game, but it could also be a touching reminder to your gaming spouse that yes, they have a family.

$20 seems a little much for a little piece of plastic with your face (or…) on it, but it would make a pretty nice stocking stuffer for the Logitech fan in your home.

Quick Version: The V550 Nano from Logitech is by no means the first cordless mouse to be produced, nor will it be the last. But it is one of the better ones that have come out in recent years.

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That’s a hell of a lot of mice to be shipping, guys. Well, I guess Logitech has worked for it; they consistently make some of the best mice in the world, and certainly the best scroll wheel. Congrats, and here’s to another billion, guys.

But with the likes of Razer and SteelSeries nipping at your heels, and new guys like NZXT and Silverstone getting into the game as well, the first billion may be the easiest.

Remember a few weeks back when my Monster Central remote suddenly stopped working? If you didn’t, its no biggie, I still love ya. Anyway, here is a nice story about how Logitech handled a similar out of warranty issue with a Harmony remote. Instead of sending the guy packing and with the advice to buy a new remote – like Monster Cable did with me – they shipped him a brand spanking new remote. Yeah, I’m still a little burned that Monster didn’t do anything for me so it’s nice to see a company actually care about their customers. Oh, and by the way, the Monster Remote is made by Logitech just supported by a Monster Cable. Food for thought.

Logitech might <3 Windows users more than Apple peeps, but the peripheral company eventually releases Mac friendly products like the wireless DiNovo Keyboard. Yup, Mac users get their very own Logitech keyboard complete with a command and Apple key. Other than those little changes, this $99 keyboard is the same as its PC counterpart and similar to the more expensive Edge version sans the trackpad and fancy charger.

Quick Version: The $99.99 Pure-Fi Anytime is a good choice as an alarm clock and single-room speaker system. If you’ve got your life on your iPhone, you’ll appreciate this gadget as it pulls double duty as a bedside phone charger and music player.

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