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Razer launches new keyboard and headset for gamers
Author: Phil CogarPublished: 5th October 2007
The Razer Lycosa in all of its backlit glory.
Nonslip rubber, backlit keys that are individually programmable make the Lycosa stand out from the keyboard crowd, but the keys aren't the only feature that makes this keyboard worthy of your fragfests. The Lycosa also features a slim keycap structure with Hyperesponse technology, TouchPanel easy access media keys, a gaming mode option that will deactivate the Windows key, 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching, a detachable wrist rest, and 1000Hz Ultrapolling for a 1ms response time. To round it out, a USB port and headset jacks provide easy access for hooking up your headset.
The Lycosa will be made available in November for $79.99 in the US. No listing for UK pricing yet.
Speaking of headsets, Razer has a new gaming headset available as well.
The Razer Piranha was designed just for gamers. Key features include an ergonomic design for prolonged use, in-line remote for controlling volume and microphone muting, noise-filtered microphone, single-sided cable, and stereo sounds.
What makes this headset stand out from the rest? I don't know but it does look nice so for those of you that like some colour coordination with your peripherals. The Piranha will be available sometime this month for $79.99 in the US. Like the Lycosa, UK pricing is unavailable.
If that's still not enough gaming peripheral news for you, Belkin has teamed up with Razer to release the Belkin n52te hybrid gaming keyboard.
The old Belkin n52 was awesome in its own right and the n52te has added new improvements. Retailing for $69.99 in the US and £49.99 in the UK, the n52te features a backlit keypad and scroll wheel, adjustable wrist rest, eight-directional thumbpad with removable joystick, fifteen programmable keys, nonslip rubber feet, and an easy toggle between three keymap states.
You'll find it on store shelves in November.
Needless to say, Razer has you covered in your gaming peripherals but do any of these appeal to you? Check out some more pictures below and then let us know over in the forums.
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The Lycosa is good lookin' too !
Yea, same. don't think much is gonna beat the G15 for a while personally.
Sam
i luv the keyboard and am looking for a new keyboard... but... I WANT RED!! :( my whole rig is black-red theme... and with my red anarchy copperhead, a red lycosa would feel right at home!
i have the n52, and its awesome. frag bf2/2142 like mad with that thing and the d-pad as weapon selector... BUT looks like they havent done anything to fix its biggest flaw: lack of keys.
i don't see the point of having a ultra expensive gaming keyboards or mouse. after all, W is still W no matter where you press it.
where there is a dremel, there is a way
some people prefer the ergonomics of the N52, but it always felt like perching my hand on top of a billiard ball, not at all comfortable.
Saitek F_T_W!!
I'll just wait a bit longer and get the n52te. It looks good.
The matching keyboard looks solid too.
Personally, I-- like most others, are still drooling at this
little beauty. $1565.00 seems a bit expensive. That's $13.84 a key.
Which might not be bad for a mini 40px by 40x OLED monitor, but as a practical keyboard, its too high.
When the technology catches up to drop the cost to ~$300.00, I'll consider it.
Until then, I'll take the n52te.
EDIT: So I just checked out that Saitek Pro Gamer Command Unit and it looks awesome. And I just realized that they made the X52 Flight Set that I've been longing for. The Eclipse Keyboard doesn't look too shabby either.
The Piranha just looks generic. :p
after having bought the saitek keyboard witht the extra 9 button pad thingum and then never using the extra features, I really do start to wonder if any of these "gaming" keyboards are worth the money.