Germering, Germany  - Logitech plans to produce a computing keyboard especially for gamers.

The G19 keyboard was designed with input from the gaming community, meaning it is designed to meet the needs of passionate computer and online gamers, said the company. The new keyboard is due out in March.

The features include 12 programmable buttons, two high-speed USB ports and a colour LCD display. The 320x340 pixel display shows information relevant to the game being played.

But it can also show a variety of other data not necessarily related to a game, including the time, information about voice over internet phone calls, the processor load, pictures or videos. The keyboard is expected to sell for about 180 euros (245 dollars). (dpa)