| Razer BlackWidow Gaming Keyboard |  |
| Reviews - Featured Reviews: Input Devices | |
| Written by Austin Downing | |
| Monday, 06 December 2010 | |
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Razer BlackWidow FeaturesFull Mechanical Keys for Superior Tactility and Faster Response The Razer BlackWidow's mechanical key technology provides a distinctive tactile feedback in form of a light pronounced tap to your fingers giving you an entirely new feel on your keyboard. With its optimized actuation force of 50g and a reduced actuation distance of 2 mm the Razer BlackWidow's keys allow you to actuate your commands faster than on any other standard gaming keyboard. On-The-Fly Macro Recording & Profiles allow Effortless Configuration Record unlimited macros on-the-fly without having to take your eye off the game and immediately change between up to 10 profiles without the hassle of going into complex driver menus. With the simple click of two buttons you initiate and end the recording and you're all set. Macro-Keys & Gaming Mode ensure uninterrupted gaming experienceExpand the amount of easy-to-reach commands with the additional 5 Macro keys on the side and avoid any distractions by switching on the Gaming Mode. Razer BlackWidow Specifications
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Comments
At work, I do a lot of editing in vim, so I use the escape key a lot. The MS keyboard moves the escape key to the left causing me to hit F1 instead of Escape. At least this keyboard leaves the Escape key in the default place.
When playing games like Battlefield games, where you switch positions in vehicles with fkey 1/2/3, muscle memory is very important to getting F1 to drive a tank, for example.
These kinds of changes to make it "different" are *just* *plain* *stupid*. Please, leave the basic key layout alone!
If everyone went with tried and true though how would we have any innovation?
You love the keypress click, but list it as both a pro and a con?
You may also want to proof read your reviews in future.
As for the pricing, if you're comparing it to other mechanical keyboards it is a good price point and cheaper than other models.
If you're looking at it amongst all keyboards it is expensive for something that offers few of the extra features commonly found on cheaper non mechancial boards. But obviously if you're looking for a mechanical keyboard, the fact that is mechanical is the most important part rather than having dedicated media keys.
A bit confused also in relation to what Joe said. In Pros you list the key clicks and also the price, then again in the Cons, you list the key clicks, and the price. So are they both a Pro, or a Con?
Keyboard does look intriguing though, especially since I am in the market for a new gaming keyboard. But I have seen a LOT of reviewers having complaints about Razer Quality Control and build quality issues. Specifically key issues, and also software issues. Any input from this and other past experiences?
In regards to quality control I have had no problems with any Razer products I have had not had any quality control and I own a Razer mouse, two keyboards, speakers, headset, and mouse pad. They have taken the abuse I give them and just kept on going.
I was about to buy this keyboard, but thanks to YOU, now I wont! :D