Razer Tarantula Gaming Keyboard
by Razer Inc.
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Manufacturer: Razer Inc.Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows XP
Model: RZ03-00070100-R2M1
Color: Black
Product features:
- Anti-ghosting capability for up to 10 keys
- 32KB Razer Synapse onboard memory
- On-The-Fly Sensitivity profile switching
- 10 programmable gaming hotkeys
- 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
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Customer Review: Good for Someone Who Needs It.
Summary: 4 Stars
As my title notes, it is a great keyboard for me. Let me explain. I am a numpad gamer. One of the first computer games I played was Thief, which defaulted to the numpad. I never looked back in other games since. This creates problems for me. First off is that games have become more complex, there are usually more need for buttons. I decided to upgrade from my old G15. Good keyboard no real complaints except for the macro keys that I had difficulty using early on since I am a numpad gamer and the macros did not work well. Where this keyboard shines for me is that the layout is condensed in a way that gives me way more realistic access to keys that I never had before. For other numpad gamers out there, this is a good look for you. The keyboard seems solid and I cannot opine on the ports since I do not use them. They key feel is nice, however, some of the keys I have been using often over the last 2 months of ownership have me concerned of the long-term viability of them. Nothing is broke now, but I feel that some of the keys need to be pressed harder now than before. I am not sure if it is because the keyboard needed to be broken in a bit or if this is a sign of future problems.
Some of the things I do not like have been noted before but should be reinforced for other potential buyers.
1. Need firmware to update the board to work in bios. After the update, it works fine. However, the process of updating the firmware was a pain in the rear. I did the steps at least 20 times and failed and then finally it updated. I have no idea why it finally worked or what I did differently. However, I remember needing to reboot each time to try again since I came up with an error when I tried to update more than once without a reboot. I hope I never have to do that again.
2. Software - Looks good at first, but then some things occur to you. First, why does the program have to be so darn small. The keys that you click to reassign keys (important for me so I can use the numpad enter key in some games) are tiny. Then the profile button does not seem work the way I thought it was supposed to. My understanding is that there are two profiles per profile (A + B). If I have A re-mapped and B normal, hitting the button should bring me to a clean B slate. It shows up on the screen that it switched, but my keys are still re-mapped. Not sure what is going on there. The macro ability is not too bad. I do wish that I could link a mouse key with it too, but that does not work in my experience.
3. LED lighting - Come on, make the whole thing light up. I did not think I would miss it from the G15, but I do. I have low lighting by my computer and it is a little hard to see the keys. I am a decent typer, but every now and then I need to look for something.
4. Keys - As noted above, I am uncertain how long they will work based on the change in feel. I have read user reviews who say that the keys can stop working pretty quickly. I took the gamble since the layout was what I am looking for.
In summary, a decent keyboard. I would rate a 3 if it was the more typical layout. I rank it a 4 because it is different, but fits my needs perfectly. In use, I have more usable keys bound and this keyboard has helped me in games because of this. However, it is not perfect even though I have been a razer fan (not exclusive) since the original boomslang 2000 came out.
*** Update ***
As noted above, I do have an issue with one key I use regularly. I need to press it down quite hard to have it work properly. This is a pain since the others seem fine and it messes me up in gaming. Using the tool to take keys off, I pressed down on the suction cup inside and the key works well and pretty easily. I have determined that the key does not fit correctly and that there is a gap between the bottom of the key and the contact suction. As a result, I need to push quite hard to make the proper contact happen. I have patched this by using a piece of cotton to fill in the gap by wedging a portion into the key and balling it up on the other end. It works well for a time, but needs to be replaced often as it flattens. I plan to work on a final fix (guessing that crazy glue will be involved ;-) ), but I have not had the time to do so or think about how would be the best way.
Overall, I am still pleased with the keyboard. As noted above, it really works well for my style of play. However, due to the key issue, I think I would rate a solid 3 overall now since a keyboard at this price range should not give such a basic problem like this.
Description of Razer Tarantula Gaming Keyboard
The Razer Tarantula is the first definitive keyboard created For Gamers By Gamers in Razer's suite of advanced gaming peripherals. The sleek design and fully customizable functions are specially engineered to empower competitive gamers with seamless control and unparalleled flexibility.PRODUCT FEATURES:32kb Onboard Memory Powered by Razer Synapse;Anti-Ghosting Capability;Profile switching with ease;Keymaps;Fully interchangeable keys;Macro Keys;10 Gaming Hotkeys.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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