Keyboards

Cooler Master has announced a new miniature keyboard design, with a standard layout (minus the numpad extras) and mechanical switches. But the real selling point, is the fancy LED effects it can put out thanks to its onboard, 32bit ARM processor. Unfortunately beyond a little mouse-over light show on this …

Metadot, the company behind the Das Keyboard, one of the world’s most known mechanical keyboards for professionals, this week introduced the Das Keyboard 4, the most significant update since the original Das Keyboard. The novelty not only features an audio knob, multimedia keys and a mute button, but it sports …

Very few companies have made such a positive mark on the peripherals sector as the Taiwanese based ‘Ducky'. While their name is almost comical, their keyboards are rated as some of the best that money can buy. Today we look at their latest DK 9008 Shine 3 Tuhaojin Mechanical keyboard, …

Razer, a leading maker of PC peripherals designed for gamers, has introduced its new BlackWidow-series keyboards that use the all-new mechanical switches which were designed specifically for gamers. Keyboards with mechanical switches have a number of advantages over mainstream keyboards that use dome switches or buckling spring switches since they …

PSU and case manufacturer COUGAR has struck up a win for PC peripheral makers the world over, by managing to win the iFdesign award with its new 700M and 700K mouse and keyboard. Considering this prize regularly attracts some 2,000 products from over 35 countries around the world, it's quite …

I've been reviewing and writing about PC gaming peripherals since the mid 00's and I've probably tested close to a hundred different types, good, bad and plain odd, but for the most part they're very similar. However the King's Assembly is quite different, combining a mouse, keyboard and joystick into …

Today we are going to take a look at Logitech’s latest all-in-one wireless keyboard, the TK820. This is designed to be used in conjunction with a multimedia PC or home theatre PC, featuring a large touchpad with gesture controls. This particular feature means that you don’t need to use a …

It seems ironic really that despite all the modern technological developments surrounding the 21st century desktop gaming PC, it's the mechanical switch, a design that has been around far longer than most, that is hailed as the pinnacle of keyboard input mediums. Still, there is at least some debate on …

KitGuru has reviewed many keyboards over the years – suited to a variety of tastes and demands. Today we are looking at the Topre Type Heaven model featuring high grade Electrostatic Capacitive Switches rated at 50 million keystrokes. Is it worth the $150 asking price? As the name would suggest, …

Today we are going to look at the latest gaming keyboard from CM Storm, the Mech. As its name suggests, the Mech is a mechanical gaming keyboard and is designed to offer the best possible quality and performance on the market. It’s available with Cherry MX switches in blue, red …

Today we are taking a closer look at the ROCCAT Ryos MK Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. With a choice of different switches, per-key lighting and two 32-bit ARM Cortex processors it is clear to see ROCCAT want to make the Ryos MK Pro the keyboard of choice for demanding gamers. …

Cooler Master has announced a new range of CM Storm peripherals, as part of the Aluminum range, featuring a removable aluminium plate to allow for customisation and to add durability and strength to them. All in all, there's a new keyboard, mouse and headset to populate this new series, each …

As the market has shifted more to mobile devices, many people find that typing longer notes and emails can be rather painful. Outlier Technologies are trying to resolve the issue with their new TrewGrip device, a rear keyed smartphone and tablet dock which you can hold in your hands and …

Microsoft announced a new range of Sculpt keyboards and mice, particularly targeting the latest Microsoft operating system. Microsoft gathered the information for the products design by researching into 10 markets and discussing products with more than 5,300 workers. A high percentage of the staff experienced discomfort daily when working with traditional …

Apex – noun [C] /ˈeɪ.peks/ the highest point or most successful part of something. SteelSeries makes its ambitions bright and clear with the name of their latest keyboard, The Apex [RAW]. Packed with 17 macro keys and 2 macro levels for a total of 34 macros, 2 extra arrow keys, and raised macro keys for easier access, the …

A retired music theorist, who has been playing piano and typing since 1960, has drafted up a preliminary model of a computer keyboard layout, which he believes will enable most people to type at least 100 wpm, and will see the world’s fastest typists racing at 200 wpm or higher.  …

Some of the more endearing mysteries of the modern world include why notebook users are so obsessed with screen size and why so many desktop users buy a keyboard and mouse based on looks. Don't worry, in the old days, many people would buy music playing devices based on how …

Today we are going to take a look at the Enermax Aurora Wireless Keyboard which  incorporates a laser trackball and mouse keys into the bezel of the unit.  This makes it ideal for use with home theatre computers or in other applications where a dedicated mouse isn't preferable. Enermax isn't …

Roccat have been making a name for themselves recently, releasing a series of award winning products for the gaming community. We reviewed the Kone XTD 8200 DPI mouse back in November and the Kone Pure in December. Today we are looking at their latest Isku FX Gaming keyboard with full …

I remember my ATARI ST with fondness. There was something about having the complete computer inside the keyboard which appealed to me, and still does. If you are like me, the computer in this story will bring back very warm memories. A Chinese company called FocusWill Information Technology have created …

CHERRY. The cherry logo stands for the best quality, technical innovation and design on the desktop. And this has been the case for more than 60 years now! The brand name CHERRY does not originate from a marketing idea, but rather from Walter L. Cherry, who founded a company for …

CM Storm's QuickFire range of mechanical keyboards has gained much attention and praise from enthusiasts and gamers alike. For those who desire a small-form-factor mechanical keyboard, CM Storm has released the gaming-orientated QuickFire TK. Allowing gamers to choose between their preference of Cherry MX Red, Blue or Brown switches, the …

If you've been wanting to buy up some Razer gear for a while but haven't quite had the funds to do so, now might be the right time to invest, as Razer has just dropped the prices on some of its products for the weekend – offering free shipping with …

The Microsoft Surface Tablet has been featured in Global news now since it was announced months ago. The most exciting part of the Surface Tablet design however is with their new magnetic keyboard concept which is offered in two versions. The Touch Cover version is a laser etched soft keyboard …

Wireless keyboards and wireless mice have been available for quite some time and have proven popular for use within a Windows based media center environment. Today we are looking at the new KeySonic KSK-3205RFM – a tiny, portable keyboard and mouse ‘all in one' unit for use at work or …

I have used Microsoft keyboards for many years and really rate them as a great solution. They announced their latest Sculpt Comfort board which is a rather unusual design. This full size desktop model is an ergonomically friendly Comfort Curve layout. The difference is that this time they have split …

While Microsoft are busy hyping their upcoming Surface tablet they have announced a upcoming range of mobile input devices to support their Windows 8 operating system. There are four new devices, BlueTooth powered, which are aimed at Windows 8 tablets and laptops. Microsoft said they also support iOS and Android …

At the beginning of this year we reviewed the Xebec Tech HTPC Mini Wireless Keyboard, today we are looking at the new Xebec Tech HTPC Mini Bluetooth keyboard. If you have a media center in your living room you have probably been looking for that perfect combination of wireless keyboard …

There are no shortage of keyboards available on the market today with many companies expanding their portfolio into the ‘gaming' sector. Today we are looking at the latest design from Cooler Master, called the CM Storm Quick Fire Pro, incorporating mechanical keys. We have previously reviewed their CM Storm Trooper …

In time for Computex, Cooler Master announced two new cases that the company demoed back at CeBIT, alongside a few new CM Strom products which included a new headset and a new mouse. The company was also showing off a new CM Storm chassis, some new 80 Plus Platinum PSUs …