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Bindibadgi · 9th Apr 2008, 13:52

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...ing_keyboard/1

The Razer Lycosa is the latest board from Razer and it looks to be a corker. With a slim design and oh-so-pleasing keys, you'd be forgiven if you forgot the touch-sensitive media keys and adjustable backlight. Let's see how it fares in our hands though...

Mankz · 9th Apr 2008, 13:52

Straight in, Why no picceys of it powered up so we can see it glowing etc?

Bindibadgi · 9th Apr 2008, 13:54

Our photography stuff for the office *just* turned up, so we'll drop them in in a few mins

EDIT: Didn't matter in the end - the keys are so dim we had to do it on a desk instead.

matee · 9th Apr 2008, 14:15

I just looove mine. The best thing about it is the feel of the keys. Oh and the usb is ver functional.

WhiskeyAlpha · 9th Apr 2008, 14:26

Great review Joe, I absolutely love the look of the Lycosa. Gets my vote for the best looking keyboard of all time.

Budget permitting, I might have to grab one of these at some point.

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Originally Posted by Joe

Moving on to gaming performance, the keyboard held up solidly and our concerns that the WASD illuminations was mostly useful proved to be well-founded unless you’re in a pitch black room.

Is this meant to read: "useless"? I'm not sure it makes sense as it is. I mean, in my experience, the darker the room, the more a light stands out.

p3n · 9th Apr 2008, 14:26

Theres no light on the spacebar how do you find it in the dark?!

kenco_uk · 9th Apr 2008, 14:32

S***ty death, that's expensive.

edit: G15's cheaper by a tenner!

Angleus · 9th Apr 2008, 14:48

I like it, wish the keys were brighter and it was a bit cheaper too, its not crazy moeny though similar to G15

TGImages · 9th Apr 2008, 14:49

Not sure about the point of the gaming mode. You fingers are on the WASD so you wouldn't see the lights anyway... and if you have to look at the keys first before pressing them... well, then you probably aren't doing well in the game anyway.

Or am I missing something?

centy · 9th Apr 2008, 15:21

How would you go about giving the keyboard a good clean, I mean how are the keys mounted? Do they pop off and on easily or are the like my current laptop style keyboard (logitech ultra-x) and take an hour to get a single key back on because of the X type mounting.

Redbeaver · 9th Apr 2008, 16:09

red.

that is all.

naokaji · 9th Apr 2008, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by TGImages

Not sure about the point of the gaming mode. You fingers are on the WASD so you wouldn't see the lights anyway... and if you have to look at the keys first before pressing them... well, then you probably aren't doing well in the game anyway.

Or am I missing something?

not really, especially considering the wasd keys are the ones you use almost constantly, i.e. your used to where they are, its the keys you rarely use that are hard to find.

anyway, looks like a good keyboard and should take up far less space than the G15.

CardJoe · 9th Apr 2008, 16:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by centy

How would you go about giving the keyboard a good clean, I mean how are the keys mounted? Do they pop off and on easily or are the like my current laptop style keyboard (logitech ultra-x) and take an hour to get a single key back on because of the X type mounting.

I wouldn't suggest taking the keys off at all. I'd say wash your hands and don't eat at the PC if you're that bothered, giving the keys a wipe down occasionally.

g3n3tiX · 9th Apr 2008, 16:37

Are the keys laptop-style or classic ?
What's the max number of simultaneous key presses?
And a close up of the media buttons would be nice, as touch sensitive is sexeh !
Interesting keyboard, expensive though.

Javerh · 9th Apr 2008, 16:43

It would have been a nice touch if you could illuminate any keys of your choosing while in game-mode. Now the mode seems like a pointless marketing gimmick.

E.E.L. Ambiense · 9th Apr 2008, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redbeaver

red.

that is all.

+1.

Thought of grabbing one and seeing if it's possible to switch them out, but I just don't know...

Kufwit · 9th Apr 2008, 17:39

Does the USB hub give usb2 unlike the tarantula ?

Tyinsar · 9th Apr 2008, 18:12

Even though I find the media area to be useless (annoying even) I like my Lycosa - though it is a huge grime magnet (And green would be my colour of choice). The only thing that really disappointed me was that the macros & key remapping work in software and my game of choice ignores software remapping

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kufwit

Does the USB hub give usb2 unlike the tarantula ?

From what I can figure it's a straight pass through - basically just an extension cable.

Good:
- looks slick
- keys feel real nice
- quiet
- good size
- Did I mention that it just feels real nice to use?

Bad:
- gets dirty fast
- media keys useless (Really annoying when I brush them by accident and the media player pops up)
- remapping in software only
- weak backlight, keys only really clear from above

pistol_pete · 9th Apr 2008, 18:23

I got mine on Sunday and I think the review is pretty much spot on.

I thought the touch-panel media keys was a bit of a gimmick but it's great to be able to tap through a winamp playlist on shuffle at top speed.

Regarding getting dirty, my keys have been pretty good, but the black plastic really shows dust, I keep a duster handy.

The comment about worrying if it would match the rest of your desktop made me laugh. Although I hadn't planned it, my Lycosa, Deathadder, Samsung 206BW and black Creative speaks look like they were designed as one.

One minor criticism that I dont think was mention is the keyboard sits very flat, even when you pop the little feet out. The keys don't have much travel in them, I think it would be more comfortable if you could angle the keyboard more. This probably isn't true for everyone though.

pistol_pete · 9th Apr 2008, 18:26

And you can remove the wrist-rest, you just need to unscrew it.

9th Apr 2008, 13:52	#1
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9th Apr 2008, 13:54	#3
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,229	Our photography stuff for the office just turned up, so we'll drop them in in a few mins EDIT: Didn't matter in the end - the keys are so dim we had to do it on a desk instead. __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

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9th Apr 2008, 14:15	#4
matee Minimodder Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 30	I just looove mine. The best thing about it is the feel of the keys. Oh and the usb is ver functional.

9th Apr 2008, 14:26	#6
p3n Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 732	Theres no light on the spacebar how do you find it in the dark?!

9th Apr 2008, 14:49	#9
TGImages Grandpa Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Illinois, US Posts: 160	Not sure about the point of the gaming mode. You fingers are on the WASD so you wouldn't see the lights anyway... and if you have to look at the keys first before pressing them... well, then you probably aren't doing well in the game anyway. Or am I missing something?

9th Apr 2008, 15:21	#10
centy DFI Nutter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 29	How would you go about giving the keyboard a good clean, I mean how are the keys mounted? Do they pop off and on easily or are the like my current laptop style keyboard (logitech ultra-x) and take an hour to get a single key back on because of the X type mounting.

9th Apr 2008, 16:37	#14
g3n3tiX Resident frenchie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: localhost Posts: 588	Are the keys laptop-style or classic ? What's the max number of simultaneous key presses? And a close up of the media buttons would be nice, as touch sensitive is sexeh ! Interesting keyboard, expensive though. __________________ I also have a MTBF.

9th Apr 2008, 16:43	#15
Javerh Superfreak Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 651	It would have been a nice touch if you could illuminate any keys of your choosing while in game-mode. Now the mode seems like a pointless marketing gimmick. __________________ Project: Seawolf "Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them."

9th Apr 2008, 17:39	#17
Kufwit What's a Dremel? Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 12	Does the USB hub give usb2 unlike the tarantula ?

9th Apr 2008, 18:23	#19
pistol_pete Air Cooled Fool Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Derby, via Scotland Posts: 709	I got mine on Sunday and I think the review is pretty much spot on. I thought the touch-panel media keys was a bit of a gimmick but it's great to be able to tap through a winamp playlist on shuffle at top speed. Regarding getting dirty, my keys have been pretty good, but the black plastic really shows dust, I keep a duster handy. The comment about worrying if it would match the rest of your desktop made me laugh. Although I hadn't planned it, my Lycosa, Deathadder, Samsung 206BW and black Creative speaks look like they were designed as one. One minor criticism that I dont think was mention is the keyboard sits very flat, even when you pop the little feet out. The keys don't have much travel in them, I think it would be more comfortable if you could angle the keyboard more. This probably isn't true for everyone though. __________________ - Q6600 G0(9x333) -- Asus P5k Premium -- 2GB Ballistix DDR2-800 -- BFG 8800GT 512MB -- TRUE120 -- 500GB Samsung Spinpoint -- Antec Quattro 850W -- Samsung Syncmaster 206BW -- Razer Lycosa, DeathAdder, and Destructor -- Antec Nine Hundred -- Pistol Pete's Project Perspiration Project Log

9th Apr 2008, 18:26	#20
pistol_pete Air Cooled Fool Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Derby, via Scotland Posts: 709	And you can remove the wrist-rest, you just need to unscrew it. __________________ - Q6600 G0(9x333) -- Asus P5k Premium -- 2GB Ballistix DDR2-800 -- BFG 8800GT 512MB -- TRUE120 -- 500GB Samsung Spinpoint -- Antec Quattro 850W -- Samsung Syncmaster 206BW -- Razer Lycosa, DeathAdder, and Destructor -- Antec Nine Hundred -- Pistol Pete's Project Perspiration Project Log