Azio Levetron Mech4 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

[reiku5000]

Alt + F4 is great.

[FlyableBigCow]

Can you take off the wrist rest?

[Ov3rTheTop]

four draining holes.... ah ah ah!!

[Mr123chulo123]

maplestory used f4 D:

[Ri1seAgainst]

some sort of weird game requiring F keys being BF3 :F

[MineFraper]

Buy or not?

[theant081]

minecraft use the f4 key lol

[wyattGful]

Damn, I was gonna buy this but it doesn't have anti ghosting for us face typers :/

[RbRubbertoe]

@wyattGful on 00:46 i see anti-ghosting.. on the box -____-

[RbRubbertoe]

@wyattGful nevermind, you fooled me with your sarcasm. ...haha.

[wyattGful]

@RbRubbertoe Lol.



[Quitoman]

Looks like that Y key only has 49,999,978 keystrokes left :(

[JonnyValper]

Haha... you can tell that he went into this very skeptical, but over the course of the review he warmed up to the whole thing.

[idiiidit]

nice features, terrible quality

[123321theunknown]

If u want to buy this just for the detachable numpad, buy the Microsoft sidewinder x6, it's much cheaper.

[tightj1]

as well your missing the right slash and thats it though

[tightj1]

i'm left handed thank you someone finally.

[Jakkinator45]

M1 Tank Platoon, uses EVERY F Key from my memory anyway...

[bloodydata]

9:15 Is that a SNES? Holy flashback Batman!

[xIpodTouchGoeroex]

no box fart :(

[kelkworthfilms]

i just got the keyboard its aaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwe­eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssss­ssssssssssssssssssoooooooooooo­ooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmm­mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm­meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee­eee

[1981z28camaro]

Would be nice if you could set that set of Macro keys off to the side like the number pad.

[bootysmack420]

that's got to be the worst mehanical keyboard I have ever seen, seriously I think even the black widow is better than this piece of crap

[JoblessGuydotnet]

Just awesome, except for Backlit keys, returning it now....

[FITTbog]

@JoblessGuydotnet LOL hope it was sarcastic

[JoblessGuydotnet]

@FITTbog actually, it IS an awesome keyboard, but Im like an owl, so I returned it only cause I can't type well in the dark. got bf3 razer black widow instead

[SteveJawbs]

@JoblessGuydotnet If you're making the analogy to owls, that would mean you WOULD be able to type in the dark, since owls maneuver perfectly fine in the dark.

The ONLY reason to get this keyboard (IMO) is the movable keypad; it is SO hard to find a mechanical keyboard with a numpad to the left, and this one has that and so much more. But yeah, especially for people who game/type ALL day like me (for both work and pleasure) proper ergonomics is vital. Awesome keybard indeed.

[JoblessGuydotnet]

@SteveJawbs take you for taking so much time to think.. BTW, microsoft has replaceable keypad with backlit keys and controllable knobs.

[SteveJawbs]

@JoblessGuydotnet ...Wouldn't that just make two keypads, one on both sides? I'm talking about having the keypad to the left (and not on the right) so your mouse can be closer to your body, making your arm closer and more aligned.

[JoblessGuydotnet]

@SteveJawbs just search for Microsoft SideWinder X6

[SteveJawbs]

@JoblessGuydotnet Not mechanical; sorry, I should've made that clearer in my first post, but I did state that it was hard to find a mechanical keyboard with a numpad to the left.

[heidi1amos]

whats goasting?



[Jackles2012]

I'd be on board with getting this if it had backlit keys...that is essential to me D:

[Aaron16]

short backspace key! WHYYYYYYYYYY!

[FITTbog]

@Aaron16 yeah thats probably one of the worst things with some keyboards nowadays, the short backspace, I also hate the small enter key but definitely not as much as the short backspace.

[Mnemosyn3]

lots of cheap plastic and pointless macro keys

honestly can you press those keys while you're using WASD and already doing other key bindings?

[CodCraftTechnology]

please make a uk store and website i would buy everything lol

[sandypet1995]

This is a really awesome keyboard!Wow!

[NinjaAssassinTuna]

cant decide between this ,tt eSports Meka G1, or the logitech g510.

Great keyboard from the looks of it btw

[Fletcherhea]

89.99 with free shipping at ncix us right now, pretty nice pricing

[anhtransport]

What happened to the other Cameraman???!!! Did he got fired by linus??? *sad face*

[anhtransport]

Does this keyboard have a Back lit light!!???

[Rrrrrrrriot]

This keyboard seems perfect for me, i always complain that the numpad should be on the other side and i only ever use awsd keys for competitive tf2. ORDERED

[audiotetsuo]

Woah, an SNES.

[Culverin]

Re: full mechanical vs not all mechanical

All I want is transparency. Don't want a company to go marketing it as "mechanical" when some keys aren't.

You don't see Seagate marketing their Disk/SSD drives as just SSD. They are clearly hybrids.

That's all I needed to say.

[gamnub405]

starcraft 2. function keys are used all the time

[MrPandawesome]

bioshock 2 uses the function keys..

[choofa09]

You literally have the greatest job on the planet.

[MrPandawesome]

@choofa09 this isn't his actual job, he does it on the side.

[TwinyHD]

Can anyone tell me when this will get out?

I'm live in norway, and want to pre-order it, but don't think i'm able to.

[sniper77shot]

Battlefield is not a weird key?

[sniper77shot]

Battlefield is not a weird game?

[koha12]

Why is there a SNES in the background?

[WhoChrisLiu]

Ugh...they might as well throw in a little yellow hard hat too.

[Jackal40k]

super nintendo in the background for the win. where can i get this keyboard? was going to get a lycosa but 100,000 people told me not to.

[MrJiYung]

Too much rice.

[KriegsMaschine]

Unfortunately it's ugly as f**k. I'd rather keep my Steelseries 6Gv2 which I got on sale for about 60$. Black Cherry MX rocks so much, way better than Razer's blue.

[luckynosevin]

How much does it cost?

[TheJp707]

Very similar to the Razer blackwidow, the macro keys are a direct copy. Has some extra features compared to the blackwidow that maybe be worth considering, if its a comparable price. Aesthetically not as nice, but the drainage holes and dual stands are nice. Small backspace would be annoying.

[tiBbLeX]

@TheJp707 Tho, Razer build quality = Ass

[TheJp707]

@tiBbLeX

It has the same MTBF as this keyboard, and has less bullshit, so I go by that, not brand bias.

[Pager1991]

use f2-f4 all the time in starcraft

[ancientemblem]

Dump water on it!

[Slanerislana]

Hasn´t Azio been around for a LONG time? I imagine they made the first(?) LED-backlit keyboards

[Slanerislana]

@Slanerislana By that I mean the keys are touch-screen based

[jordzkie05]

beer kills my keyboard all the time.

[crephotos]

@jordzkie05 I ruined my last keyboard spilling a glass of straight jagrer on it..good thing it was just a cheap wireless logitech.

[benjahmeen]

This thing reminds me of my MS sidewinder x6 keyboard, The bottom plate is near identical, the left sided macro keys and even the exchangeable number pad. Cool keyboard but original thought...........

[Dodek72]

2:12 Thats what she said.

[TheJp707]

@Dodek72

oh you

[RonPaulCardona]

Love the reviews, but hate the quickness! speak too fast, i understand it but feel like im at an auction! :p take your time, let us Take it all in.

[crephotos]

@RonPaulCardona it's a keyboard and the review is already 11 minutes...I'm sure you are speaking generally for all of his reviews but I think he covers most of what you need to know without getting too off-topic in his reviews.

[RonCardyBroadcast]

@crephotos you make a very good point, but for a person interested in buying a keyboard like this im sure they wouldnt mind watching a 15-20 minute review. I would before spending those big bucks :)

[atlaswingpasaway]

Azio is a smart company.

[baosing]

rage needs f1-f4 lol

[chupapatmika]

Starcraft II uses F-Keys ;)

[zomfger]

Hey! "Who uses the F4 key".

Have you forgotten Alt-F4 the rage quitters best friend.

[willyolio]

@zomfger but if you really need that, you can turn that into a single keystroke with the macro buttons!

[crazypenguin20074]

@zomfger or Deus Ex: Human Revolution... f1 is to go invisible, f4 is to walk silently, f3 is to look through walls and I think f2 is a bomb (typhoon). Although that's the only game I know of to actually use them.

[CombedPanther]

F4 is especially helpful in Battlefield 3. No in-game server browser -.-

[1981z28camaro]

@zomfger lol, they should just have a key with "Rage Quit" written on it :-)

[1981z28camaro]

Everybody's dumping water on their keyboards, and throwing SSD's on the floor now...

[CrazyTechTime]

@peterhejlejensen i wasnt trolling it was a serious question

[ruleroftheapes]

what happens if you want a forward slash (\) for coding?

[yoarum]

Hire the camera guy, he did a great job

[darktron69]

can you do a unboxing the SNES that i see in the background lol

[CROMAT30]

frets on fire uses f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 :D for the frets...

[tach409]

Is it subject to jizz staining?

[clownkilleristaken]

Diablo 2 uses F1 to F4 to easily switch between spells...

[HeyAndrooSky]

Runescape uses F1-F6!!!!

[FreeMMOGameReviews]

i use to put tape on some of my keys to recognize them, now I dont have too :)

[jinxedmodder]

who uses F1-f4 keys? Possibly BF3 for switching vehicle seats

[MrIpodtouchey]

i hope this camera guy uses a pc

[warlockdemon18]

SNES!!!

[TearsOfWar1]

f1-f4 are keys used in Rage actually lol.

[evilmagic43]

STARCRAFT USES F-keys!

[IWEK1804]

I think we have a winner for the cameraman :D

[potheadpenguin]

I type with my face, seems I'll have to look elsewhere for a keyboard. :/

[cyrax1311]

@potheadpenguin lolololol

[hunter10nw]

Nice SNES in the background

[omNOMin8or]

Bad keyboard IMO

[altu892]

The design looks like sidewinder x6

[demonofheavn]

one nipple a a a two nipple a a a XD

[danielbluesmoke]

EVE Online uses F keys! In fact they are critical! :))

[Amanntube]

plug the thing into the thing.. and turn it on.

[tuss4dzigns]

SNES in the BG

[thesinzia]

you forgot... is it rageproof?

[CharlietoKind]

i have a logitech k320 keyboard, all the keys are anti ghosting, no matter what combination, but there is only a 6 key limit pressed simultaneously

[dirtbikersteve]

0:10 "at a unique price" *well it looks cool so ill click the link in the description,if it's cheap ill buy it* nope 100 bucks on this thing not worth it

[CatalystDestiny]

@dirtbikersteve I would like it a lot more if it had backlight keys, perhaps some lighting on some other parts of the keyboard too.

[Crazymajkys]

Like for new Cameraman!He know how to focus and what we want to see in video!

[KeiAngilPark]

Mabinogi uses F1 to F12. :(

[Zakiiao]

@KeiAngilPark i was waiting for someone to say mabi<3

[Meten32]

HEY I STILL PLAY DIABLO and they use f keys!!!

[eitan71]

1. as someone who is not playing "much" - what is Anti-Ghosting...?

2. what's the price for this SWEET keyboard?

3. the keyboard has 16 Macro key, not 12 (5 togled A/B + 6 on the top).

4. i think the cameraman (who did a good job), should have said "yes" with the camera at the beggining  :D

[willyolio]

@eitan71

1. anti-ghosting prevents keystrokes from being missed when you press a whole bunch of things at the same time. Like sprint-jump-forward while reloading.

2. around $100. that's pretty typical for any mechanica/gaming keyboard. i think it's a good deal just because most other mech/gaming keyboards don't have a movable numberpad.

[eitan71]

@willyolio thank you for your reply and for the info.

then for 100$ i love this keyboard even more.

especially because of the posibility to re-program ALL the keys(if it's really all of them), so it can be used as a second keyboard only for many different macros, and not only for games.

one of the best items shown by Linus imho.

(and sorry for my broken english...)

[capii]

Thumbs up for SNES on the back!!

[diablo333911]

NO GHOSTS ALLOWED!

[Baitgsad]

DEUS EX F1-F4 FUCK YOU MAN

[korozif23]

I loved the F10 reference for CSS ahaha.

[HarrryUK]

lol was i the only one who could not help but judge the new camera to see if he had good camera skills?

[JieriCian]

I type with my fist.

[PortalAnim]

Garrys Mod RolePlay uses F4 xD

[Hokrollo1]

It's recyclable - but who recycle their package anyway?

[HalfHourDump]

>super nintendo box in the background

UNBOX THAT SHIT NOW!!

[TheFBIBandit]

It's freaking $109.99 Can.. O.O Uhmmm don't think it's worth that much.

[StringsCrusader]

@TheFBIBandit its a mechanical keyboard. they last like 5 times longer, and are built better.

[NiTr091]

In battlefield to change positions in vehicles is F keys

[koller16]

You should make an unboxing and first look of that Super Nintendo @01:14 you have on the floor!!!

[jonboy7777]

this is one ugly keyboard

[guttersmurf]

Is it me, or does the number pad on the left of the keyboard make you feel like all those heinous things people say about you're mum are true? :'(

[EddA8810]

Linus has been spending time at the gym niiiice!

[AppleHardware]

I use the F keys to control the camera in Dirt 2 with instant replay.

[FaCesJOKER]

lol a weird game as in diablo 2 useing f1-f4

[god2many]

How much is that board?

[94chrisconnor]

But is it rage proof?

[girass]

@01:32 Recyclable not Recycled, so tired of that fucking gimmick.

[yoshi542]

Also, I wish they didn't go for the tiny backspace key and giant enter key. That style I dislike greatly, I was really considering this keyboard too, and despite knowing that all the keys are programmable, still disappointed regarding those 2 keys being the way they are though. It's just a matter of preference for me.

[yoshi542]

I know some mechanical keyboards allow full N-Key Rollover with a usb to ps2 adapter. I wonder if this keyboard would do the same if I used my usb to ps2 adapter on it.

[xgamer2100]

this keyboards not for me i type with my face

[MBennettS11]

Backspace button is too small.

[lasermac83]

I would have liked the possibility of placing those detachable macro keys under the spacebar.

[targ27]

is it a super nintendo behind him???

[froznxe0n]

oh! thats my first look at a super nintendo of my 23yrs of life!

[Crimzors]

Get a DAS.

[Mobliz]

SNES in background FTW.

[Mobliz]

I'm going to buy 2 keypads and use them on both sides at the same time.

[W0ND3RB0Y1]

WHYYY do they still use golden plated USB connectors when it's not THE actual conector thats been plated.?! Thats possibly the biggest shitpile of crap some idiot ever did...! Add gold on USB sticks for no reason at all..?! And some ppl is fucking paying for it.! Fail.!!! -.^

[CombedPanther]

It's hard to see the differences in height from a top-down view, camera man.

[Gollsodia]

What was that Nob at the top of the keyboard for?

[CombedPanther]

@Gollsodia Volume control I think.

[Gollsodia]

@CombedPanther Oh, that'd make sense. You sure?

[CombedPanther]

@Gollsodia Yeah I'm pretty sure that's it. I think I remember from the vid and it would make the most sense.

[Gollsodia]

Noob: "How do I use my mic?"

Me: "Press Alt + F4"

[kaiandshadow]

Super Nintendo box!!!!!!!!!!!

[HeggZor92]

Plastic keyboard is plastic.

[JHurley747]

Cameraman goog guy

[bomblaster42]

but wat if u likee typeibg wit yor face?

[devilsnare17]

Thumbs up for SNES in the background!!!!

[MARK123456789MARK123]

Flight Simulator requires F keys! :)

[notree666]

Every battlefield game uses the f1-4 keys to switch seats in vehicles.. Same thing in crysis. Linus Linus Linus...

[tooozzo]

i play a mmorpg (AirRivals) in which F-keys are used for the basic functions of the game D:

[Stehv128]

Rage requires the F keys :(

[TheBlackSpiral]

4:04 You know, showing height differences is kind of pointless from the top :p

5:19 Who brings a keyboard to a firefight? ;p

[Dechomai]

They advertise this one as "the ULTIMATE" gaming keyboard. Nope....not quite there yet. As someone else mentioned...backlighting. Did Azio think about dimly lit LAN parties? Obviously not. Put backlighting on this puppy and I'll buy three of them. Otherwise, it's just nice to look at...but not use.

[heyontv]

maplestory facial buttons.... lol..... who plays maple these days.....

[bumrang]

Heh

CS f10 button

xD

[MRgamecontrol]

08:06 uhm battlefield 2

[cy2087]

This is a sweet keyboard Linus! I was planning on a G510 but now.....  Thanks for the great demo/unboxing. If they did a fuul size backspace, I'd be unquestionably sold. If they did backlighting, I would be sold with NO regrets and nothing to miss!