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Tim S · 19th May 2007, 13:15

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2007/...er_vs_revolt/1

With the surge of new features and functionality into the world of gaming keyboards, we look at two boards that reckon they can give you the edge; the Revoltec Fightboard and the Razer Tarantula. Can either of these win the hearts and minds of gamers?

oddball walking · 19th May 2007, 13:21

You use the E to reload I usually use the R and the E for use. Good review

Spacecowboy92 · 19th May 2007, 13:32

I use a logitech internet navigator that i just finished painting. It works fine for me.

capnPedro · 19th May 2007, 13:36

G15 fo' life.

I just wish there were more applets available for the LCD, though. The SDK is OK, but persuading my favorite game makers to integrate it is a little tricky.

And don't get me started on scraping log files to do it yourself!

konsta · 19th May 2007, 13:39

Frankly, I would just feel a little ashamed to have either of these on my desk - they both look pretty revolting to me. I prefer to have something a little sleeker - the new Dinovo would be my ideal, if only it had a numpad. The MS Wireless entertainment desktop 8000 also looks quite nice, though unfortunately the same caveat applies vis numpad.

Nix · 19th May 2007, 13:45

I think this head to head was quite rubbish. You did really need a gaming keyboard 'tournament' as it were and compare much more then 2 of the gaming keyboards out there. Keyboards such as the Z-Board and the Wolfclaw/Wolfking.

LeMaltor · 19th May 2007, 13:58

How many keys can you hold down before they lock up and wont accept input from more keys? If i missed this info sorry, my eyes r screwed at moment and vision is b0rked lol

DXR_13KE · 19th May 2007, 14:51

the only thing i can say is: that razer keyboard is twice the price in the UK than in the US......
and to give that amount of cash for a keyboard...... i think it is to much.

edit: anyone know any news about that cool keyboard were each key is a small screen?

CardJoe · 19th May 2007, 14:57

We did try to get hold of a Zboard too, but the company wouldn't get back to us. As it is we think it's better to review over time, constantly looking back at the best boards of the past, such as the G15.

We could of course give you a massive, 100 page long article covering 25 keyboards, but what would be the point? You'd have to wait for about 3 months to get it and it would obsolete soon after that. There was a similar review I saw mentioned in GD a few weeks ago where a man spent a year doing a review of over 100 PSU's. The result was an unfeasibly long review that nobody read all of and which was soon out of date.

Veles · 19th May 2007, 15:05

Man, how hard is it to make a gaming keyboard? Sure there are good ones out there, but theres no keyboard that really "perfect", i.e. combines great feature like you get on the logitech keyboard with the quality keys you get on keyboard made by people like Cherry.

Dr. Strangelove · 19th May 2007, 15:59

hmm one question.. how many here actually use "gaming" keyboards? My all time favorite keyboard (the one I'm currently hoping will never die) came along with HP desktop computers some years ago (I bought them for the company I worked for and swapped a keyboard or two for my self). It's just a standard keyboard (only feature is volume up and down buttons) but it has a great feel, and works a treat. But then i guess I'm not a real hardcore gamer...

CardJoe · 19th May 2007, 16:03

got a g15 at home, and the razer still in the office

steveo_mcg · 19th May 2007, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove

hmm one question.. how many here actually use "gaming" keyboards? My all time favorite keyboard (the one I'm currently hoping will never die) came along with HP desktop computers some years ago

i'm with you, i used my basic HP keyboard for years both for gamin and for general use (got me through uni). But the left ctrl key died making sneak games more than a little difficult. Got the cheapest microsoft wired keyboard its realy comfortable, and only has a few extras (media keys) well worth a look if your only looking for a basic keyboard.

eek · 19th May 2007, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by DXR_13KE

edit: anyone know any news about that cool keyboard were each key is a small screen?

You mean this one? Slightly pricey I feel

plug_in_ross · 19th May 2007, 16:28

Saitek Eclipse!

wafflesomd · 19th May 2007, 17:47

$10 logitech office elite.

Still my fav.

Fatboy · 19th May 2007, 19:08

That razer looks absolutely rank. Stupid glowy lights and gay tiny buttons. Oh and they removed the iTrendy dock and put on some poop Batledock, whoa.

i think Razer should stick to mice.

The Revoltec could do with a little bit of better styling but it has the right keyboardy shape (lol) has the awesome macros and isnt going to RAEP your wallet.

Spaceraver · 19th May 2007, 21:47

Where is the old school clickety-click ones with a real spring and steel in them. Those were almost perfect and very hard to kill. The weight is another concern.

I'f id have to choose the ultimate keyboard it would be a mix between those oldschool ones and the G11. What do you really need that LCD on the G15 for anyways? It's a showoff thing that takes RAM, and diverts my attetion from my screen.

Tim S · 19th May 2007, 21:53

The Steel Series keyboard was pretty indestructible, until Wil decided to smash his fist into it during a game of CS

TTmodder · 19th May 2007, 22:13

I''l stick with my logitech internet navigator 2001 se. or just buy an ps/2 to at adapter and pay the local computer scrap yard a little visit in search for an oldschool keyboard. Maybe they are not as confortable, but they are nice to use, and you wouldn't press an key by accident with those.

19th May 2007, 13:15	#1
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Nix Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bristol/Portsmouth(Uni) Posts: 197	I think this head to head was quite rubbish. You did really need a gaming keyboard 'tournament' as it were and compare much more then 2 of the gaming keyboards out there. Keyboards such as the Z-Board and the Wolfclaw/Wolfking. __________________ Project: Little Rascal - Mini-ITX Gaming Rig, available @ - Wizd Forums - Bit-Tech - The Mod Nation - SFFTech

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konsta Multimodder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 92	Frankly, I would just feel a little ashamed to have either of these on my desk - they both look pretty revolting to me. I prefer to have something a little sleeker - the new Dinovo would be my ideal, if only it had a numpad. The MS Wireless entertainment desktop 8000 also looks quite nice, though unfortunately the same caveat applies vis numpad.

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LeMaltor >^_^< Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: No. Posts: 1,396	How many keys can you hold down before they lock up and wont accept input from more keys? If i missed this info sorry, my eyes r screwed at moment and vision is b0rked lol __________________ Welcoming the riff-raff since February 2009.

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DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,468	the only thing i can say is: that razer keyboard is twice the price in the UK than in the US...... and to give that amount of cash for a keyboard...... i think it is to much. edit: anyone know any news about that cool keyboard were each key is a small screen? __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!

19th May 2007, 14:57	#9
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,945	We did try to get hold of a Zboard too, but the company wouldn't get back to us. As it is we think it's better to review over time, constantly looking back at the best boards of the past, such as the G15. We could of course give you a massive, 100 page long article covering 25 keyboards, but what would be the point? You'd have to wait for about 3 months to get it and it would obsolete soon after that. There was a similar review I saw mentioned in GD a few weeks ago where a man spent a year doing a review of over 100 PSU's. The result was an unfeasibly long review that nobody read all of and which was soon out of date. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

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Dr. Strangelove Supermodder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dundee Posts: 306	hmm one question.. how many here actually use "gaming" keyboards? My all time favorite keyboard (the one I'm currently hoping will never die) came along with HP desktop computers some years ago (I bought them for the company I worked for and swapped a keyboard or two for my self). It's just a standard keyboard (only feature is volume up and down buttons) but it has a great feel, and works a treat. But then i guess I'm not a real hardcore gamer... __________________ If it isn’t broken, fix it. If it is broken, mod it till it looks like it's meant to be broken.

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Fatboy Bored Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rochester Kent Posts: 1,268	That razer looks absolutely rank. Stupid glowy lights and gay tiny buttons. Oh and they removed the iTrendy dock and put on some poop Batledock, whoa. i think Razer should stick to mice. The Revoltec could do with a little bit of better styling but it has the right keyboardy shape (lol) has the awesome macros and isnt going to RAEP your wallet. __________________ >[DFI LAN-PArty UT NF4 Ultra-D]-[Athlon64 3200+ Winchester]-[1Gb Corsair pc3200]-[Vapochill Micro]-[Powercolor ATI Radeon X800XL 256Mb]-[Chieftec DX-01-YL With 6 Fans]< Pug- "The spirit of modding is unleashing your creativity in the pursuit of individuality." Current Project: Unnamed Chieftec Dragon Mod

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Spaceraver Weekend Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kolding, Denmark Posts: 1,305	Where is the old school clickety-click ones with a real spring and steel in them. Those were almost perfect and very hard to kill. The weight is another concern. I'f id have to choose the ultimate keyboard it would be a mix between those oldschool ones and the G11. What do you really need that LCD on the G15 for anyways? It's a showoff thing that takes RAM, and diverts my attetion from my screen. __________________ "Faith: not wanting to know what is true." - Friedrich Nietzsche. "Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful." - Seneca Last thing I remember, I was drinking this glowing green sht out of a test tube and dancing like a bstard.

19th May 2007, 21:53	#19
Tim S Pewlius Caesar bit-tech Staff Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ascot, Berks Posts: 18,021	The Steel Series keyboard was pretty indestructible, until Wil decided to smash his fist into it during a game of CS __________________ Tim on Twitter \| Tim's Blog \| Tim's Flickr The bit-tech Blog \| bit-tech on Twitter \| Join the bit-tech & Custom PC folding team (#35947)