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Das Professional Keyboard

Das Professional Keyboard
Razer Tarantula

Razer Tarantula

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Logitech Illuminated Keyboard
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Logitech Illuminated Keyboard
Optimus Maximus

Optimus Maximus
Logitech diNovo Edge

Logitech diNovo Edge
Price $109.00 Check Prices $66.50 to $79.99 Check Prices $134.95 to $209.99
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Release date July 30, 2008 November 06, 2006 December 15, 2006
The Bottom Line Typing purists, gamers, and computing old schoolers will love the Das Professional Keyboard and its satisfying mechanical switch design. Most casual users, however, will balk at the $125 price for such an otherwise spare input device. Razer brings all the polish to its Tarantula gaming keyboard that it has to mice over the years. The Tarantula is a little more expensive than other keyboards geared toward gamers, but its build quality, customization options, and responsiveness are definitely worth it. The keys on the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard are comfortable to use and emit a satisfying click, but it lacks convenient features we've come to expect from a PC keyboard. Nevertheless, we think this Logitech is a practical, affordable, and convenient keyboard that manages to look sexy at the same time. As impressive as we find the Optimus Maximus keyboard in concept, the $1,600 price tag overwhelms its real world benefits. We can only recommend this keyboard to those most charmed by this unique keyboard's novelty. Thanks to its sharp design, it's easy to imagine this keyboard in the living room or in any high-visibility area. We only wish its touch-sensitive features were more responsive, which especially stings considering the price. If you're willing to accept a $200 keyboard with a few minor flaws, we recommend it.
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Features
Keys Qty104
Info unavailableInfo unavailable113
Info unavailable
Buttons QtyInfo unavailable10
Info unavailableInfo unavailable17
ColorGlossy black
Black
Info unavailableInfo unavailableBlack
Silver
Pointing Device / ManipulatorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableTouchpad
OS RequiredLinux
Apple MacOS X
Microsoft Windows
Info unavailableMicrosoft Windows Vista / XP
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Apple MacOS X 10.5.1 or later
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
LocalizationInfo unavailableUS
English - US
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionMetadot Das Keyboard Professional - Keyboard
Razer Tarantula Keyboard
Logitech Illuminated Keyboard - Keyboard
Art. Lebedev Studio Optimus Maximus - Keyboard
Logitech diNovo Edge - Keyboard , Touchpad
Microsoft CertificationInfo unavailableCertified for Windows Vista
Compatible with Windows 7
Info unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
Supported Flash MemoryInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
Info unavailable
FeaturesN-Key rollover
2-port Hi-Speed USB hub
Info unavailableBacklit
Palm rest
PerfectStroke
2-port Hi-Speed USB hub
Stand-alone OLED display in every key
TouchDisc
PerfectStroke
BatteryInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1
Cables Included1 x USB cable - 6.6 ft
Info unavailableUSB cable - Integrated
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Connectivity TechnologyWired - USB
Wired - USB
Wired - USB
Wired - USB
Wireless - Bluetooth
Dimensions (WxDxH)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable21.1 in x 6.8 in x 1.5 in
16.1 in x 8.3 in x 0.4 in
Wireless ReceiverInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableBluetooth 2.0 EDR USB adapter
WeightInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable33.2 oz
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable3 years warranty
Info unavailable3 years warranty
Device TypeKeyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Key/Button FunctionInfo unavailableProgrammable
E-mail
Multimedia
Internet browsing
Programmable
Info unavailable
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