Anyone else notice the ANSI vs ISO keyboard arrangement in the software? Keyboard is ANSI, Software showed ISO. I didn't see anything in the description if it's switchable or something, perhaps I missed something? I have ISO keyboards but noticed the software...
According to the article, only the space key is split, so the layout can't be physically changed from ANSI to ISO or vice versa. To be able to switch between ANSI an ISO, left shift and enter keys would need to have two switches as well. See here: http://deskthority.net/wiki/ANSI_vs_ISO
That split spacebar looks like a problem for some gaming setups. For Diablo 3 and Dota 2, my thumb rests directly in the middle of the spacebar. I could see that interfering with the spacebar press. It does look cool and fits with the design of the mouse, if that's your type of thing.
Oh nevermind, I didn't notice that the actual spacebar "key" was split into two. D'oh. I just saw the two switches without the keycaps on it and thought they have both switches under one, solid spacebar key. Which seemed a little odd to me.
Too bad they don't make one without the number pad. The number pad built into a keyboard is such a throwback to the day before USB where you only had ports to hook up one keyboard and one mouse. These days, anyone who really uses the number pad purchases a separate pad for it so they can position it where they want for ease of use. I'm sure there are a few people who really like having an integrated number pad but there are more than enough keyboards to choose from and a dedicated gaming keyboard is obviously the kind of keyboard it should be obvious that it could be dropped.
What are you smoking? What kind of games do you play? Tons of games have default keybindings set that use the numpad. Most all MMORPGs have Num Lock set to auto-run and the numpad / set to toggle walk/run. What is "obvious" about having fewer keys available to bind for your games? Are you just some lame FPS junkie?
Specifically for gaming, I'd rather have well integrated detachable function so I can trade off between ergonomics with the mouse and extra keys to bind to. Especially since a lot of modern mice carry a significant number of bunches which can help offset the loss of the numpad area.
Ive been looking for another keyboard without keypad besides the ms sculpt, but not finding it. Can you recommend one? Hopefully ergonomic style? I was under the impression ms sculpt was my only choice for that.
To me the mouse is 100 times worse than the keyboard. I want a gaming oriented mouse that is functional, comfortable and minimalistic instead of looking like something designed by an emo narcissistic teenager
That palm rest is just not right. Look at the right side. Think of where you'd "rest" your right hand in the standard typing position. Yeah... way to the left of the palm rest. Not gonna work.
I just bought a Ducky Legend. I would have liked to have had macro keys, and more than the four media keys on the Legend. I considered the Cougar, but just couldn't handle the yellow backlights. Yellow! Really? The only other option was the Logitech G710, but it felt cheap. How do you make MX Cherry switches feel cheap...
there is also the corsair k70 rgb in this price range. i got mine for $159. it doesn't have dedicated macro keys but any unused key in your layout can be mapped to trigger macro functions and the macros can include any mouse movement or mouse buttons. that last bit you don't get with the razer software and i'm not sure about logitech as i gave up on the g series when my original g15 refused to have the middle section of keys near u function on certain usb controllers.
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Murloc - Monday, February 23, 2015 - link
well the muzzle thing may help if you have to pull the cable laterally.Of course this is not a concern for most people.
SirGCal - Monday, February 23, 2015 - link
Anyone else notice the ANSI vs ISO keyboard arrangement in the software? Keyboard is ANSI, Software showed ISO. I didn't see anything in the description if it's switchable or something, perhaps I missed something? I have ISO keyboards but noticed the software...SirGCal - Monday, February 23, 2015 - link
I meant hate, not have...Kepe - Monday, February 23, 2015 - link
According to the article, only the space key is split, so the layout can't be physically changed from ANSI to ISO or vice versa. To be able to switch between ANSI an ISO, left shift and enter keys would need to have two switches as well. See here:http://deskthority.net/wiki/ANSI_vs_ISO
Dr_Orgo - Monday, February 23, 2015 - link
That split spacebar looks like a problem for some gaming setups. For Diablo 3 and Dota 2, my thumb rests directly in the middle of the spacebar. I could see that interfering with the spacebar press. It does look cool and fits with the design of the mouse, if that's your type of thing.Kepe - Monday, February 23, 2015 - link
Why would this interfere with pressing the spacebar?Kepe - Monday, February 23, 2015 - link
Oh nevermind, I didn't notice that the actual spacebar "key" was split into two. D'oh. I just saw the two switches without the keycaps on it and thought they have both switches under one, solid spacebar key. Which seemed a little odd to me.Grok42 - Monday, February 23, 2015 - link
Too bad they don't make one without the number pad. The number pad built into a keyboard is such a throwback to the day before USB where you only had ports to hook up one keyboard and one mouse. These days, anyone who really uses the number pad purchases a separate pad for it so they can position it where they want for ease of use. I'm sure there are a few people who really like having an integrated number pad but there are more than enough keyboards to choose from and a dedicated gaming keyboard is obviously the kind of keyboard it should be obvious that it could be dropped.EJ42 - Monday, February 23, 2015 - link
What are you smoking? What kind of games do you play? Tons of games have default keybindings set that use the numpad. Most all MMORPGs have Num Lock set to auto-run and the numpad / set to toggle walk/run. What is "obvious" about having fewer keys available to bind for your games? Are you just some lame FPS junkie?Sleepingforest - Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - link
Specifically for gaming, I'd rather have well integrated detachable function so I can trade off between ergonomics with the mouse and extra keys to bind to. Especially since a lot of modern mice carry a significant number of bunches which can help offset the loss of the numpad area.adamrussell - Thursday, March 19, 2015 - link
Ive been looking for another keyboard without keypad besides the ms sculpt, but not finding it. Can you recommend one? Hopefully ergonomic style? I was under the impression ms sculpt was my only choice for that.Sttm - Monday, February 23, 2015 - link
I'd be embarrassed to have that ugly thing sitting on my desk. The orange on my G710+ is bad enough, but that keyboard, uck.AnnihilatorX - Monday, February 23, 2015 - link
To me the mouse is 100 times worse than the keyboard. I want a gaming oriented mouse that is functional, comfortable and minimalistic instead of looking like something designed by an emo narcissistic teenagerbigboxes - Monday, February 23, 2015 - link
That palm rest is just not right. Look at the right side. Think of where you'd "rest" your right hand in the standard typing position. Yeah... way to the left of the palm rest. Not gonna work.genomecop - Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - link
From the second paragraph of the story. "unfrotunately". Unfortunately no amount of Googling produced the meaning.devione - Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - link
Unfortunately you're unable to articulate yourself without coming across as a massive dick.Cardio - Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - link
Make that Super Massive.mgilbert - Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - link
I just bought a Ducky Legend. I would have liked to have had macro keys, and more than the four media keys on the Legend. I considered the Cougar, but just couldn't handle the yellow backlights. Yellow! Really? The only other option was the Logitech G710, but it felt cheap. How do you make MX Cherry switches feel cheap...SparkySamza - Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - link
But the backlights of the keyboard are red? and plus you can just switch it offwetwareinterface - Friday, February 27, 2015 - link
there is also the corsair k70 rgb in this price range. i got mine for $159. it doesn't have dedicated macro keys but any unused key in your layout can be mapped to trigger macro functions and the macros can include any mouse movement or mouse buttons. that last bit you don't get with the razer software and i'm not sure about logitech as i gave up on the g series when my original g15 refused to have the middle section of keys near u function on certain usb controllers.elfman - Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - link
1MHz Polling Rate? Or is it supposed to be 1KHz?If it is correct, could someone tell me how that works over USB? :)
SparkySamza - Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - link
Well i just bought the 700k so i'm looking forward to it now from my old shitting membrane keyboardStas - Friday, March 13, 2015 - link
It's more of a flash suppressor like the A2 than a muzzle brake. Just sayin'...