| 2. Razer Tarantula Gaming Keyboard |
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Written by Matt Herrin | November 13, 2006 |
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Rating Overview
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Overall Rating
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Size: 9.5 of 10
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Design: 9 of 10
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Comfort: 9.5 of 10
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Performance: 9 of 10
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Value for Price: 8.5 of 10
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Reviewer Comments
The Good: Hyperesponse keys make for lightning fast key response. Key tool is a great feature for reassigning keys to different positions, quickly and easily. All key profiles on keyboard can be changed out and specified to different key binds. Incredible selection of hotkeys along with 10 macros makes for total control of the computer at your finger tips. Headset inputs on keyboard make for an excellent alternative, when plug and play is necessary. Has incredible design, that is flat and sender, along with an amazing gloss finish.
The Bad: Keys are a bit hard to press until you get used to the keyboard. Unable to quick switch keyboard around a computer's USB ports without losing profile information. Drivers are a bit of a pain to get working correctly. USB ports on keyboard barley support any device. Macros are a bit picky with .exe files. Gloss finish is easily smudged by everyday movement.
Conclusion: The Razer Tarantula is by far the best keyboard currently on the market. It is ergonomically fit for any gamer for any style of gaming. Some features on this keyboard seem a little on the useless side, but with some many features Razer has itself covered ten-fold. With its sleek design and incredible features you really will "Frag the competition".
Full specifications
for Razer Tarantula Gaming Keyboard
| Model |
| Brand |
Razer |
| Model |
Tarantula |
| Keyboard Connection Type |
| Interface |
Gold plated USB |
| Keyboard SPEC |
| Design Style |
Standard |
| Palm Rest |
Integrated |
| Normal Keys |
104 |
| Function Keys |
20 |
| Keyboard Color |
Black |
| Mouse Included |
| Mouse Included |
No |
| Features |
| Features |
Anti-Ghosting capability to prevent key jamming when multiple keys are simultaneously pressed.
Optimized Hyperesponse Gaming Keytop for reduced key latency and maximum response
32kb onboard memory Powered by Razer Synapse with up to 5 onboard customizable profiles
10 programmable gaming hot keys for storing macros and keystrokes, storable in each profile
On-the-fly gaming profile gets activated automatically once a program/game is loaded
Fully interchangeable keys to allow different key placement around the board
Normal keys can be programmed to act as other keystrokes
Headphone-out and microphone-in jacks for convenient access
Media center keys to control media programs like Windows Media Player
2 USB Ports for convenient peripheral plug-ins
Ergonomic Design
Gold plated USB connector for maximum conductivity |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
Ultimate Gaming Keyboard Keyboard
10 x Exchengeable Keys |
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