@feliperadke I would say that it's definitely a step up from a non-mechanical keyboard. It's very good for typing. I enjoy the feeling of the keys much more. As for if it's worth it or not... That's very subjective. If you're willing to spend $80 on a keyboard and have no problem with spending, go for it. I think it's a great keyboard and I'm glad I bought mine. If you're on a tight budget, however, you could probably do fine with a $20 board and not have any major problems.
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This keyboard sucks I got it myself, when I play abit the one from the button doesn´t work. IT sUCKs like hell dont buy it. It´s 3th time that I get this keyboard. When I play abit with it, it doen´t work
. Bad KEYBOARD DONT BUY IT!!!!!
This keyboard sucks I got it myself, when I play abit the one from the button doesn´t work. IT sUCKs like hell dont buy it. It´s 3th time that I get this keyboard. When I play abit with it, it doen´t work
@GrQnlund1 Well maybe if you weren't a dumb ass you would return it and replace it. i bet you would have been a lot happier if you would have. This keyboard if amazing hands down. 2nd best in my opinion.
This keyboard sucks I got it myself, when I play abit the one from the button doesn´t work. IT sUCKs like hell dont buy it. It´s 3th time that I get this keyboard. When I play abit with it, it doen´t work
This keyboard sucks I got it myself, when I play abit the one from the button doesn´t work. IT sUCKs like hell dont buy it. It´s 3th time that I get this keyboard. When I play abit with it, it doen´t work
What do you think: Ultimate or Normal one cuz I'm really going to buy one and I don't know which one... Pls tell me why is the Ultimate better than the other! :)
@Duduhead1996 Ultimate really doesn't have that many advantages... It's lit, it has a USB port or 2, and a line in and line out (mic and heaphones). I personally don't think the extra $50 or whatever it is makes it worth buying.
@spudzillav2 No, it is not. The logo in the middle is lit up, as are the num lock, caps lock, and scroll lock lights. None of the actual keys are lit though.
@aaamarco3 The ultimate edition has backlit keys, 2 USB ports, and a mic in and headphone port on the side of the board. I believe those are the differences.
when you press the alt fn combo it copyies the key and can place it on another or it can disable or enable the key. It is confusing but after tweaking around with it for a while i kinda got it down and found out it is useless to have.
@Hunterbgpz Thanks! No, unfortunately the keys are just simple plastic. The lettering seems to be printed on, since I can just barely feel that there is slight rise over the black part of the plastic. Since the time of this review with moderate-heavy use (2 hrs. of typing per day average would be my guess), I have seen no signs of wear on the letters, or any part of the keyboard for that matter. Hope this helps!
@Hunterbgpz They are not rubberized on the Standard version, but they are rubberized on the Ultimate version. Also, the Ultimate version gets cherry picked Cherry MX switches, the keys feel more consistent whereas the standard version gets what's left... So the Ultimate has better key feel overall besides illuminated keys, USB and audio ports.
Check the review on Techreport for more details.
I have the Standard version and I love it. Hope this helps.
I love the sound of this keyboard! I was planning on buying a black widow, but i have a mac. I keep hearing they're not Mac compatible, and they are. i'm just buying it for mostly typing purposes and not gaming purposes.
@OHHERROitsPANDA I'm pretty sure they either just released or are planning to release Mac versions of their keyboards soon. You might want to check that out before you buy. I think the only difference is they have the little apple key and function key
@woollerland I just bought a regular edition. My reasoning for not buying the LED version was that if ever it have problems, it might be harder to repair (and of course it s a lot more expensive -_-)
Give u a thumb up. But just remind guys who wants to buy ultimate or regular. Go for the regular if u want to buy a blackwidow. If u don't care about or have millions to spent on gaming. Go 4 the ultimate. Blackwidow is a mechanical keyboard . Bad thing about them is they make way much noise. I personally think. Mechanical is more like a downgrade keyboard . :( but good thing they last long long long.
@DTFProphet Not at all... I just about never look at my keys while I type. They would probably look pretty cool lit up, but I don't see it as necessary at all.
I cant understand why anybody would go to the extra expense of buying a mechanical keyboard that they obviously intend to use mainly for gaming and then choose one that uses cherry blues.
This might be the silliest question, but what size are the keys? Say, like the top of the key from the near edge to the far edge. I heard people saying that the BlackWidow is "smaller" than most keyboards, so I wanted to get a sense for that before I even considered dropping money on it.
@TheWupperdo That's odd, I thought the blackwidow had antighosting. Here's my laptop's performance with both shifts.
ADEFGHIJKLOPRSTUWY
Funny, seems to be almost as good.
I've heard that the blackwidow's keys are smaller than most keyboards. Is this true (it's rather hard to tell from the video)? If so, does it bother you at all?
There is a limitation on the USB interface, so holding multiple modifiers can cause some issues. If they keyboard is interfacing via PS2, it will work fine with full NKRO (N-key rollover), meaning you can press every single key on the keyboard at once and they will all register, the steelseries 6Gv2 and 7G support this method
@cahmroiss Ultimate only. But if you think about it, paying an extra $50 for backlights, USB connector (won't ever be used), audio jack (won't ever be used) isn't worth it lol.
Can someone who has it or has heard it in person plz help: Is each keystroke a little loud cause i game late at night and my parents might shoot my ass if it is LOUD and annoying at like 3 in the morning :D THX for the help :D
@fileman73 do NOT get the lycosa, you would just be waisting your money, i got my first one over the summer and im now on my 4th because its a very cheaply made keyboard.
@2011sjona hmm..i got my Lycosa for about a year ago (24th dec 2009) and it works great. Don't know if i just have been lucky..but my keyboard works fine =)
OMFG it sounds soooo horrible! Sounds like the first keyboard ever made!!! It took a long time for develepors to get rid of that sound and now Razer has brought it back! Wtf Razer!? I love you but come on!!!
The M button shoud be for the On The Fly macro keys
@Spitfire727 They didn't get rid of it. They just invented cheaper ways to make keyboards. They now use rubber domes instead of mechanical switches, which reduces the cost by a ton.
It would be very helpful to find out how noisy it is compared to regular 'rubber-dome' keyboards like the old one you threw away. Do you personally think the noise increase is worth the improved key input action? Many thanks - you could be saving me a hundred dollars here.
That FN + ALT is ont the fly macro so: You do the fn + alt and then you select your key that needs to be macro. Then you press your other keys like ALT+CTRL+DEL to be programmed to the macro.
@BlackOpsmediaahd personally i think that keboards like the ultimate with usb ports and built in sound cards are incompatible with most new motherboards nowadays. Many many many problems with keyboards with headphone and usb ports. You can read them yourself. That's why I wanted to get the logitech g15 but due to the complains i'll stick to getting a keyboard without all that shit. You don't need those shit anyways. The blackwidow original version would be great.
@ahealthybigmac If you like that then you should try the steelseries 7g. I've tried both of these keyboards (and many other razer products), and the 7g beats it hands down for quality and feel. Also this doesn't offer the same anti-ghosting the 7g offers.
How do you feel about the reduced actuation distance of the keyboard? I've found that the typical mechanical keyboard has an actuation distance of 4mm, whereas the distance for this is 2mm. Razer purports that this helps with gaming and typing. What do you think?
@PooPooPerson hm, I can't really say to be honest since this is the only mechanical keyboard that I've ever typed on. I haven't noticed a huge difference in performance due to the shorter actuation, but the feel of the keys versus my old board is a vast improvement... they're a lot smoother and just feel like they're of higher quality. Hope this helps!
I think the m key you are talking about is on the fly macro recording. You hit it then select a macro key on the left to assign it to, the start typing up a macro, then somehow stop it.
not sure though. I want to buy this KB, but its not out yet. tomorrow it is, I think! I just wish it didnt have that stupid gloss on it. My deathadder has it and holy shit, when its dirty it drives me nuts. amazing mouse though.
$50 for backlit keys sounds stupid to me. Maybe if it was $20 more or something I would.
For >$100 keyboards you can get better ones than the black widow. you can get ones will full n key rollover (means you can hit as many buttons as you want without it 'not registering' some. some people call it 'ghosting' but that is not the correct tern).
It has cherry blue switches, which lots of pro keyboards use, so for a cheap mechanical keyboard I think it is nice.
hey wupperdo, thanks for the review im really contemplating picking one up. How are you finding the sound? Thats my only concern. It sounds kind of loud and like it COULD get annoying, have you gotten used to it?
And also, does the glossy ness of the keyboard attract much finger prints?
@Adrian1105 I've found the sound to not be bothersome. It is definitely louder than some other keyboards, but it's not overwhelming. It's actually kind of satisfying to have the feedback on every key hit. (To me it is, at least.) The glossyness is, unfortunately, a fingerprint magnet just like any other. It hasn't been a huge problem for me though since my fingers are usually covering where there would be prints.
@Tw9tch Ok, did some more digging and found out that the "M" key is indeed on the fly macro recording. The way it works is you turn on the m, record your macro, click it again so it starts flashing, then hit the key that you want the macro to go to.
And to answer your question, yes, all the keys are fully programmable. When I was trying to figure out the on-the-fly macro recorder a whole bunch of my regular letters actually became macros haha.
@bofengli Yeah, haven't played in a while though. My in-game is ChugCoffee. I'll get on some more in the near future though so you can add me if you want
is it better than a normal keyboard (not mechanical)? is it also good for typing? is it worth the price? Thanks!
feliperadke 1 month ago
@feliperadke I would say that it's definitely a step up from a non-mechanical keyboard. It's very good for typing. I enjoy the feeling of the keys much more. As for if it's worth it or not... That's very subjective. If you're willing to spend $80 on a keyboard and have no problem with spending, go for it. I think it's a great keyboard and I'm glad I bought mine. If you're on a tight budget, however, you could probably do fine with a $20 board and not have any major problems.
TheWupperdo 1 month ago
@jmario101 Looks like you have never used a mechanical keyboard. I got the razer blackwidow and I never want a rubberdome keyboard again.
maxoomen 2 months ago
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DWDgamer 2 months ago
i cant get the keys to light up, only the symbol help!!
giordstar44 2 months ago
@giordstar44 FN+F12 mate :)
Notebook43 2 months ago
@giordstar44 keys can be light up only on ultimate edidion!
DayYytona 1 month ago
This one or the Lycosa..???
KibeMadafaka 2 months ago
@KibeMadafaka 100% this one. This one is mechanical and the Lycosa isn't.
maxoomen 2 months ago
@KibeMadafaka this..Lycosa is old
Notebook43 2 months ago
how much is it ? where can i buy it?!??!?!
henzon26 2 months ago
cashier machine sound =D awesome!
DuaIAxis 3 months ago
Good choice of music mate. In Flames for the win!
HMHero 3 months ago
@TheWupperdo, nps just been mad because it didn´t work sorry for rage :) Good luck. :D
GrQnlund1 3 months ago
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This keyboard sucks I got it myself, when I play abit the one from the button doesn´t work. IT sUCKs like hell dont buy it. It´s 3th time that I get this keyboard. When I play abit with it, it doen´t work
. Bad KEYBOARD DONT BUY IT!!!!!
This keyboard sucks I got it myself, when I play abit the one from the button doesn´t work. IT sUCKs like hell dont buy it. It´s 3th time that I get this keyboard. When I play abit with it, it doen´t work
. Bad KEYBOARD DONT BUY IT!!!!!
bad keyboard tru
GrQnlund1 3 months ago
@GrQnlund1 I have never had a problem with any button not working on mine. Sorry to hear you're having trouble.
TheWupperdo 3 months ago 2
@GrQnlund1 maybe its not the keybored's fault but your computer cant comprehend technology that is two ice ages ahead of it.
coboba10 3 months ago
@GrQnlund1 Well maybe if you weren't a dumb ass you would return it and replace it. i bet you would have been a lot happier if you would have. This keyboard if amazing hands down. 2nd best in my opinion.
airsoftpr7 2 months ago
@GrQnlund1 its the best keyboard ive ever had...except the loudness
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This keyboard sucks I got it myself, when I play abit the one from the button doesn´t work. IT sUCKs like hell dont buy it. It´s 3th time that I get this keyboard. When I play abit with it, it doen´t work
. Bad KEYBOARD DONT BUY IT!!!!!
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This keyboard sucks I got it myself, when I play abit the one from the button doesn´t work. IT sUCKs like hell dont buy it. It´s 3th time that I get this keyboard. When I play abit with it, it doen´t work
. Bad KEYBOARD DONT BUY IT!!!!!
GrQnlund1 3 months ago
checkout my review on the razer blackwidow by going to razerblackwidowreview(dot)com
deejayciN808 4 months ago
So mindfucked at the start
Tehleetking 4 months ago
is it good for gaming like can u keep ur fingers on the keys without them been pushed back ?
charlot1993 5 months ago
@charlot1993 Yes definitely. The keys easily have enough resistance to prevent unintentional keystrokes.
TheWupperdo 5 months ago
What do you think: Ultimate or Normal one cuz I'm really going to buy one and I don't know which one... Pls tell me why is the Ultimate better than the other! :)
Duduhead1996 5 months ago
@Duduhead1996 Ultimate really doesn't have that many advantages... It's lit, it has a USB port or 2, and a line in and line out (mic and heaphones). I personally don't think the extra $50 or whatever it is makes it worth buying.
TheWupperdo 5 months ago
Why doesnt my Razer logo glow? I have same keyboard...
Cooling23 5 months ago
@Cooling23 maybe cus u dont have the ultimate edition
Tweaty14 5 months ago
how do i get the bleu light to work the razer logo
Bjornnoo 6 months ago
@Bjornnoo Its in the drivers i think
ReedMHoffman 6 months ago
is this backlit, i cant tell?
spudzillav2 6 months ago
@spudzillav2 No, it is not. The logo in the middle is lit up, as are the num lock, caps lock, and scroll lock lights. None of the actual keys are lit though.
TheWupperdo 6 months ago
Anyone ever tell you that you sound like Toby from The Office?
RockRoller95 6 months ago
The FN + Alt key is the "On the fly macro recording" feature that let's you record a macro without going into the software.
lasermac83 6 months ago
How does this compare to the ultimate edition?
aaamarco3 6 months ago
@aaamarco3 The ultimate edition has backlit keys, 2 USB ports, and a mic in and headphone port on the side of the board. I believe those are the differences.
TheWupperdo 6 months ago
when you press the alt fn combo it copyies the key and can place it on another or it can disable or enable the key. It is confusing but after tweaking around with it for a while i kinda got it down and found out it is useless to have.
mobiece 7 months ago
Hey, are the keys rubberized? Nice review btw )
Hunterbgpz 7 months ago
@Hunterbgpz Thanks! No, unfortunately the keys are just simple plastic. The lettering seems to be printed on, since I can just barely feel that there is slight rise over the black part of the plastic. Since the time of this review with moderate-heavy use (2 hrs. of typing per day average would be my guess), I have seen no signs of wear on the letters, or any part of the keyboard for that matter. Hope this helps!
TheWupperdo 7 months ago
@TheWupperdo
Thanks, it was helpful, so, in your opinion, which keyboard is the best choice price/quality-wise?
Hunterbgpz 7 months ago
@Hunterbgpz They are not rubberized on the Standard version, but they are rubberized on the Ultimate version. Also, the Ultimate version gets cherry picked Cherry MX switches, the keys feel more consistent whereas the standard version gets what's left... So the Ultimate has better key feel overall besides illuminated keys, USB and audio ports.
Check the review on Techreport for more details.
I have the Standard version and I love it. Hope this helps.
isandu84 6 months ago
where did you get your COOL wallpaper? :O
MyLemons 7 months ago
@MyLemons I got it from the razer website, it should be under the fan stuff there
TheWupperdo 7 months ago
league of legends win 2:12
xtxKadooxtx 7 months ago
What monitor do you have?
MrLeftygod 7 months ago
@MrLeftygod I believe it's the Asus MS236H or something like that
TheWupperdo 7 months ago
never mind, they were covered later on...
ghostiman 7 months ago
Is there some sort of media keys in this?
ghostiman 7 months ago
I love the sound of this keyboard! I was planning on buying a black widow, but i have a mac. I keep hearing they're not Mac compatible, and they are. i'm just buying it for mostly typing purposes and not gaming purposes.
OHHERROitsPANDA 7 months ago
@OHHERROitsPANDA I'm pretty sure they either just released or are planning to release Mac versions of their keyboards soon. You might want to check that out before you buy. I think the only difference is they have the little apple key and function key
TheWupperdo 7 months ago
@OHHERROitsPANDA
Well there is a Mac driver for it
you can find it on Razersupport(Dot)com
nargarothfreak666 7 months ago
@OHHERRO they are*NOW* mac compadable
coolcar77 7 months ago
The M is for recording a macro
Bizshady 8 months ago
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.
Every key hit for me first time through and I'm using the Razer BlackWidow as well.
777daPIMP 8 months ago
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Does the standard blackwidow have 5 Levels of Lighting
like the ultimate??
kidpadel123 8 months ago
Jester Race and Clayman
My favorite In Flames albums.\m/
ObscureSubstance 9 months ago
the ultimate looks so so so much better but £50 for some LED action really!!??
woollerland 9 months ago
@woollerland I just bought a regular edition. My reasoning for not buying the LED version was that if ever it have problems, it might be harder to repair (and of course it s a lot more expensive -_-)
Tianhaku 9 months ago
are the keys backlit?
zarrnet 9 months ago
@zarrnet Yes
TheQhozt 9 months ago
@TheQhozt you sure? i thought only the ultimate had backlit keys
zarrnet 9 months ago
@zarrnet I double checked and you are right, it is only the ultimate that has backlighting
TheQhozt 9 months ago
logitech g510 w/ both shift held down: ABDEFGHILJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ only C missing...
MadCrokodile1 10 months ago
ABDEFGHIJKLNOPQRSUW,with my shitty 5 year old Dell keyboard.
oneupeleven 10 months ago
Give u a thumb up. But just remind guys who wants to buy ultimate or regular. Go for the regular if u want to buy a blackwidow. If u don't care about or have millions to spent on gaming. Go 4 the ultimate. Blackwidow is a mechanical keyboard . Bad thing about them is they make way much noise. I personally think. Mechanical is more like a downgrade keyboard . :( but good thing they last long long long.
hinloverxuan 10 months ago
Which one is better? BlackWidow ultimate or this one?
yuvalpapo1 10 months ago
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are you bothered that it does not have backlit kays?
DTFProphet 10 months ago
@DTFProphet Not at all... I just about never look at my keys while I type. They would probably look pretty cool lit up, but I don't see it as necessary at all.
TheWupperdo 7 months ago
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I cant understand why anybody would go to the extra expense of buying a mechanical keyboard that they obviously intend to use mainly for gaming and then choose one that uses cherry blues.
Q3ToPBuZz 10 months ago
BCEGHIMNOPQRUVWXZ
With my £4.99 crap keyboard from Tesco ;-)
How often does anyone use both shift keys simultaneously anyway?
stuartmarchant 10 months ago
This might be the silliest question, but what size are the keys? Say, like the top of the key from the near edge to the far edge. I heard people saying that the BlackWidow is "smaller" than most keyboards, so I wanted to get a sense for that before I even considered dropping money on it.
soulcutterx13 10 months ago
I like your review style, you should review more stuffs.
tntiger84 11 months ago
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Mamba, Mako and Black Widow, Cheers ;P
Gunkrutt 11 months ago
Mamba, Mako adn Black Widow, Cheers ;P
Gunkrutt 11 months ago 2
I'm looking for a new keyboard, and this interested me. Just can't stand the typewriter sound of mechanicals.
Droogie128 11 months ago
The FN + M keys are on-the-fly macro recording, if logic serves me right.
Also, In Flames = automatic win.
FehralDalCrae 1 year ago
how do u get the logo to light up?
RelentlessxGamers 1 year ago
can you see the keys if it's dark? having trouble about the ultimate.. too pricy
ashrocks87 1 year ago
a bit nerdy bastard, but the keyboard is a fucking masterpiece.
Domnage34 1 year ago
can u hold down both shift and type A - Z here as reply to my comment?
with BlackWidow of course lol ;P
ty
DuyAnh1 1 year ago
@DuyAnh1 ABCEFGHJKLQRTVWXYZ
Those are the letters that came out, I'm not sure why some didn't work?
TheWupperdo 1 year ago
@TheWupperdo That's odd, I thought the blackwidow had antighosting. Here's my laptop's performance with both shifts.
ADEFGHIJKLOPRSTUWY
Funny, seems to be almost as good.
I've heard that the blackwidow's keys are smaller than most keyboards. Is this true (it's rather hard to tell from the video)? If so, does it bother you at all?
Hedgehogs4Me 1 year ago
@TheWupperdo
There is a limitation on the USB interface, so holding multiple modifiers can cause some issues. If they keyboard is interfacing via PS2, it will work fine with full NKRO (N-key rollover), meaning you can press every single key on the keyboard at once and they will all register, the steelseries 6Gv2 and 7G support this method
Slixys 11 months ago
@TheWupperdo ouch!
based on that the keyboard isnt functioning well as I thought it would xD
Did u use the PS/2 or USB port?
DuyAnh1 9 months ago
Hey where do you get the configuration page ?
timwyk 10 months ago
@timwyk what configuration page ur talking about dude?
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ > with my Ttesport MEKA G1 Mechanical Keyboard =) nothing missing
DuyAnh1 10 months ago
@DuyAnh1 where you macro the keys !
timwyk 10 months ago
@DuyAnh1 ABDEFGHIJKLNOPKRSUW
that all that came out
nubix223 9 months ago
@DuyAnh1 what does that mean? =/ i tried it on my laptop and the only letter that didnt show was A
entree91 9 months ago
@entree91 the PS/2 is the one that's purple (beside the green)
PS/2 allows you to type more without ghosting comparing with USB =)
DuyAnh1 9 months ago
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Zepp710 1 year ago
the M key is for recording macros on the fly. :D
Zepp710 1 year ago
do the keys light up or no?
joejoe58 1 year ago
@rejhan97 it actually glows
streetlegend21 1 year ago
Hey mate! Where can i find that awesome wallpaper?! Thanx!
lenke1049 1 year ago
for some reason i love the loud clicking sounds when you type
AsianStyled 1 year ago
@AsianStyled Me too. It makes it feel more solid.
TheWupperdo 1 year ago
I don't know if this has been posted anywhere else but the FN + M button is for on-the-fly macro recording without having to open the software.
mrsone2000 1 year ago
umm wtf did u do eith ur other keyboard?
ginywiny 1 year ago
any problems with keys randomly typing or the leds or any problems at all?
Just asking cause my lycosa has a ton of bugs
ifiwiff 1 year ago
@rejhan97 glows
NEcRoGaLaXY 1 year ago
how far someone can hear that sound i want buy but in this video its not ultra hard how hard is it?
pruik6 1 year ago
In Flames is one of my fave bands \m/...oh and nice keyboard :D
cyrax1311 1 year ago
@cahmroiss Ultimate only. But if you think about it, paying an extra $50 for backlights, USB connector (won't ever be used), audio jack (won't ever be used) isn't worth it lol.
kinkehpanda 1 year ago
Can someone who has it or has heard it in person plz help: Is each keystroke a little loud cause i game late at night and my parents might shoot my ass if it is LOUD and annoying at like 3 in the morning :D THX for the help :D
pushpoppushpop 1 year ago
@pushpoppushpop Yes it is very loud and your parents will definitely hear you LOL. That's when you switch to your old keyboard :)
kinkehpanda 1 year ago
@kinkehpanda lol shit man
pushpoppushpop 1 year ago
Is the lighting customizable, or is it only blue?
BeeEllPee 1 year ago
2 key rollover. Yaaaawn.
manjyoumethunder 1 year ago
are the keys glossy or plastic
maskeddude1997 1 year ago
@maskeddude1997 the keys are not glossy. it's just all the other places it is. But the keys are not.
FcCoolDK 1 year ago
is this compatible with an iMac?
SeahorseBrigade 1 year ago
whats the m do and whats pon the fly?
MrSawy3r 1 year ago
can u set the macros to eny key on the keyboard or only on the 5 macro keys?
MasterLakey 1 year ago
@MasterLakey any key
kray2007 1 year ago
should I get this or lycosa?
fileman73 1 year ago
@fileman73 do NOT get the lycosa, you would just be waisting your money, i got my first one over the summer and im now on my 4th because its a very cheaply made keyboard.
2011sjona 1 year ago
@2011sjona hmm..i got my Lycosa for about a year ago (24th dec 2009) and it works great. Don't know if i just have been lucky..but my keyboard works fine =)
FcCoolDK 1 year ago
OMFG it sounds soooo horrible! Sounds like the first keyboard ever made!!! It took a long time for develepors to get rid of that sound and now Razer has brought it back! Wtf Razer!? I love you but come on!!!
The M button shoud be for the On The Fly macro keys
Spitfire727 1 year ago
@Spitfire727 They didn't get rid of it. They just invented cheaper ways to make keyboards. They now use rubber domes instead of mechanical switches, which reduces the cost by a ton.
nikko156 1 year ago
It would be very helpful to find out how noisy it is compared to regular 'rubber-dome' keyboards like the old one you threw away. Do you personally think the noise increase is worth the improved key input action? Many thanks - you could be saving me a hundred dollars here.
100flobby 1 year ago
OMG BLACKWIDOW MAMBA MAKO MEGALODON YOU HAVE FUCKIN EVRYTHING LIKE I WANT !
IIIgGeeksIII 1 year ago
the alignment feels so weird.. i cant type as fast as before and i need to look at the keys to type.. i kinda dont like it..
xrikimarux 1 year ago
i thought it wasnt out yet?
did you have to preorder it to get it?
nysagu 1 year ago
@nysagu ya you have to pre-order it, other country already has it.... some how.. like long time ago, i using mine right now
xrikimarux 1 year ago
IT SOUNDS HORRIBLE!! it would wake up whole building!
rootman007 1 year ago
TOO loud! My GF wont able to sleep behind me! :))
Wolf3nStein 1 year ago
Im pretty sure the M is the macro record button
dacasman 1 year ago
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Can you share with me your razer wallpaper :x. Thx much in advance ;))
GeorgeVu 1 year ago
That FN + ALT is ont the fly macro so: You do the fn + alt and then you select your key that needs to be macro. Then you press your other keys like ALT+CTRL+DEL to be programmed to the macro.
LauwereysM 1 year ago
Can you share with me your razer wallpaper :x. Thx much in advance ;))
GeorgeVu 1 year ago
Your old keyboard is the exact same one i'm using lol.
Scott97169 1 year ago
Razer MAKO!
sektube 1 year ago
lol why not ultimate
BlackOpsmediaahd 1 year ago
@BlackOpsmediaahd personally i think that keboards like the ultimate with usb ports and built in sound cards are incompatible with most new motherboards nowadays. Many many many problems with keyboards with headphone and usb ports. You can read them yourself. That's why I wanted to get the logitech g15 but due to the complains i'll stick to getting a keyboard without all that shit. You don't need those shit anyways. The blackwidow original version would be great.
TheRES74 1 year ago
The FN+Alt key (which engages the red light) allows you to record macros on the fly.
k1DBLITZ 1 year ago
You listen to In Flames! :D Gr8 Man :DD
Markoovsky90 1 year ago
That's probably the nicest sounding mechanical keyboard I've heard, at least IMO.
In 5 minutes I went from not knowing what this keyboard was to wantwantwant.
ahealthybigmac 1 year ago
@ahealthybigmac If you like that then you should try the steelseries 7g. I've tried both of these keyboards (and many other razer products), and the 7g beats it hands down for quality and feel. Also this doesn't offer the same anti-ghosting the 7g offers.
fpsBeaTt 1 year ago
Ur Old Keyboard lol
SianZTheLoner 1 year ago 15
Love In Flames :)
KriegsMaschine 1 year ago
hmm...funny 600$ razer gear + old cheap table = niceee=)))
cronoX05 1 year ago 20
How do you feel about the reduced actuation distance of the keyboard? I've found that the typical mechanical keyboard has an actuation distance of 4mm, whereas the distance for this is 2mm. Razer purports that this helps with gaming and typing. What do you think?
Thanks!
PooPooPerson 1 year ago
@PooPooPerson hm, I can't really say to be honest since this is the only mechanical keyboard that I've ever typed on. I haven't noticed a huge difference in performance due to the shorter actuation, but the feel of the keys versus my old board is a vast improvement... they're a lot smoother and just feel like they're of higher quality. Hope this helps!
TheWupperdo 1 year ago
@PooPooPerson You will find more info looking around for info on the cherry mx blue switches.
raidersxl 1 year ago
I think the m key you are talking about is on the fly macro recording. You hit it then select a macro key on the left to assign it to, the start typing up a macro, then somehow stop it.
not sure though. I want to buy this KB, but its not out yet. tomorrow it is, I think! I just wish it didnt have that stupid gloss on it. My deathadder has it and holy shit, when its dirty it drives me nuts. amazing mouse though.
skr1p7k1dd 1 year ago
Is the blackwidow ultimate worth the money?
SianZTheLoner 1 year ago
@SianZTheLoner
$50 for backlit keys sounds stupid to me. Maybe if it was $20 more or something I would.
For >$100 keyboards you can get better ones than the black widow. you can get ones will full n key rollover (means you can hit as many buttons as you want without it 'not registering' some. some people call it 'ghosting' but that is not the correct tern).
It has cherry blue switches, which lots of pro keyboards use, so for a cheap mechanical keyboard I think it is nice.
skr1p7k1dd 1 year ago
@skr1p7k1dd ok
SianZTheLoner 1 year ago
@skr1p7k1dd
There is also a USB, mic, and headphone port on the ultimate version =p
xenareo 1 year ago
in flames we trust
xuan8839 1 year ago
mine doesn't make any noise :D thats why I love it
Crazybuttlazy 1 year ago
anyway... nice review it made me more interested into the keyboard..
so... i come from a generic keyboard(the half dollar ones) so ill ask sum questions on it :3
I. i play a lot of full screen games... does the media buttons work while im @ full screen gaming?
II. Is there a MACRO PROFILE ON THE FLY?
cause i play a lot of different kinds of games and want my swap to be instant
III. I love cats :3 do you? :3
thanks_ hope for your answer soon =)
micolil 1 year ago
@micolil
1. when playing Crossfire the media keys didn't work, haven't tested with others yet
2. Yes, you can make any button switch macro profiles, and create new macros on the fly as well. I don't use macros a lot personally, though.
3. Orange ones =)
TheWupperdo 1 year ago
i thought u were typing into the typewriter x.x i was waiting for the "TING" sound :3
micolil 1 year ago
hey wupperdo, thanks for the review im really contemplating picking one up. How are you finding the sound? Thats my only concern. It sounds kind of loud and like it COULD get annoying, have you gotten used to it?
And also, does the glossy ness of the keyboard attract much finger prints?
Adrian1105 1 year ago
@Adrian1105 I've found the sound to not be bothersome. It is definitely louder than some other keyboards, but it's not overwhelming. It's actually kind of satisfying to have the feedback on every key hit. (To me it is, at least.) The glossyness is, unfortunately, a fingerprint magnet just like any other. It hasn't been a huge problem for me though since my fingers are usually covering where there would be prints.
Hope this helps!
TheWupperdo 1 year ago
Cheap blue switch mechanical AND looks good? Sold for me.
YayoiTsubaki 1 year ago
I NEED this keyboad, serious, its so fucking pretty mutch beatufil *.*
... I only unlikes Razer's Headsets, but the rest its amazing.
Cr2zyy 1 year ago
Awesome! Thanks! :)
sweYoda2 1 year ago
Can u give me the link of that pretty wallpaper ? :)
barbarosa86 1 year ago
www2.razerzone [dot] com/downloads/wallpapers/
TheWupperdo 1 year ago
Pretty good review.
I believe the key combination you didn't know is on the fly macro recording.
Can you revamp other Keys besides the Macrokeys in the software?
Tw9tch 1 year ago
@Tw9tch Ok, did some more digging and found out that the "M" key is indeed on the fly macro recording. The way it works is you turn on the m, record your macro, click it again so it starts flashing, then hit the key that you want the macro to go to.
And to answer your question, yes, all the keys are fully programmable. When I was trying to figure out the on-the-fly macro recorder a whole bunch of my regular letters actually became macros haha.
TheWupperdo 1 year ago
@TheWupperdo Can u undo those keys easily?
ghostiman 7 months ago
i love the sound when you type :D im still waiting for mine to come in.... preordered and only ship on the 13
diuleil 1 year ago
wow i see u play crossfire me 2 what s u game id? my name is rage_bofeng
bofengli 1 year ago
@bofengli Yeah, haven't played in a while though. My in-game is ChugCoffee. I'll get on some more in the near future though so you can add me if you want
TheWupperdo 1 year ago
Im guessing its a "M" key allows you to set a macro key anytime you want without using the software, i may be wrong though, but nice keyboard :D
crazzyfreak 1 year ago