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Product Application:

Gaming Keyboard
Product Provided by: OCZ

Available at:

NewEgg.com

Estimated Online Price:

$29.95

Availability:

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Review by:

Scott

Edited by:

Paul

Review date:

7/26/2008
 

Have you ever spent what felt like hours on end looking for a decent gaming keyboard in your local computer store? I know I have. Keyboard after keyboard after keyboard. After a while they all start to look the same. Normally that's because they are. If anyone knows how hard it is to find a good keyboard it's me. After all, I must spend 4 to 8 hours a day behind one typing away and that's not counting game time. Over the years I've definitely wore out my share of keyboards so I know how important it is to choose a good keyboard that is not only comfortable, but built with certain level of quality that can withstand the abuse of gaming. Now find a keyboard that is all that plus includes great gaming features like programmable macro keys. While you're at it, keep the price down around $30. Impossible you say? Well OCZ Technology, famous for their high quality overclocking memory, has done just that with their new Alchemy Series Elixir Keyboard.

The OCZ Elixir Gaming Keyboard features a wealth of user-friendly features combined with an ergonomic and sturdy design. The Elixir features 10 tri-mode programmable macro keys and a pop-up menu shortcut. The keyboard has a sleek design to help maintain your comfort during long gaming sessions. Each key is 100% coated with a rubber membrane that I find to be one of the best features I've seen in a keyboard. As for quality, OCZ boasts that the Elixir has a 5 million cycle life, which is very important for gamers who use the same set of keys constantly during game play. Here are the features and specs in detail:

Features & Specs

  • Dimensions: (W)20”x(D)7.87”x(H)1.14”

  • Weight: 1.85 lbs

  • Travel Distance: 3.8 +/- 0.2mm

  • Operating Force: 55 +/- 12g

  • Connection: USB 2.0

  • Membrane Tactile Switches

  • Rubberized Coating on all Keys

  • 10 Blue Macro Keys with 3 User Defined Profiles

  • 7 Internet Hot Keys

  • 8 Keys for Media

  • Mode Selection: Switch between standard PC Mode or customized gaming mode

  • Lifespan: 5 million cycles

System Requirements

  • Windows® XP (SP2 or later)

  • Vista™ (All Editions)

  • CD-ROM Drive

Includes:

  • Elixir Software CD

  • Quick-Setup Guide

Part Numbers:

  • OALKBELXUS
 

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