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Conclusions
The
latest keyboard from Razer is certainly one that will turn heads. Its
appealing, high-tech design will blend in well with most modern systems.
This keyboard is as pleasing to use as it is on the eyes. The bundled
software will allow you to fully customize any of its keys and its
backlighting is excellent and keys are fully legible under any lighting
environment. You also have macro key assignments and up to ten custom
profiles to create. While primarily designed for gamers, this keyboard
will also appeal to a wider range of computer users. Keys can be be
individually assigned to launch any executable program and its touch-sensitive media
panel is a pleasure to use and a very nice final touch.
However, there are a few things you'll want to know about this ultra-slim
keyboard. First off, while the key backlighting is one of the very
best I've seen, you definitely want to have it on at all times. You
really can't make out the lettering without it, even under pretty intense
florescent lighting. It will practically be like typing on a
laptop-style version of the infamous DAS keyboard! Second thing are
those rubber-like, laptop-style keys. They may not be for everyone.
While this keyboard is highly responsive, the "non-slip" keys are actually
quite slippery.
Also, if you are coming from a standard keyboard, you'll have to get used to
the laptop-style keys. Once you do though, it is a pleasure to type
on. The only other minor gripe I personally have is that the keys are quite noisy.
This is usually not a major concern for many but for those late night
sessions, the noise from the keys will quickly be apparent.
In
the end though, its sleek design, excellent touch sensitive media panel and
fully programmable keys earns our recommendation.
More information on the new Razer Lycosa can be found on the
Razer Zone Website.
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Pros |
Cons |
- Impressive Design
- Fully programmable keys
- Auto-Switching profiles
- Highly responsive
- Touch sensitive media controls
- Excellent key backlighting
- USB/Audio extension jacks
- User-friendly software
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- Must have backlight on to read
keys
- No backlight intensity control
- Noisy keys
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