This is a must have product if you are a gamer. This keyboard features a color GamePanel LCD displays game stats, system information, VOIP communication data, video playback and many other items, so you don’t have to leave the game! Also it has twelve programmable G keys with three macros per key provide space to program 36 single key presses or complex macros. Two high-speed, powered USB 2.0 ports give you the ability to transfer data to and from peripherals; such as MP3 players and flash drives. This keyboard has so many features and is priced around $200. Is it worth the price? A serious gamer would say yes. If you are looking for mega functionality this might be just right for you. It works on linux, but currently there is no support for it. Logitech makes some really great products and with this keyboard they truly did think of everything. One thing about this keyboard is that for normal typing the QWERTY keys are really close together, so this might make typing more difficult and also a different feel to it. This is a luxury item, but possibly worth every penny! This product packs a big punch and if you are in the market for a keyboard that has many features, then check this out!