Mechanical and silent keyboards in Razer

The California manufacturer Razer unveils new keyboards are both mechanical and silent.

After the BlackWidow and BlackWidow Ultimate, Razer is back with a new mechanical keyboard... BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition! Very logically, this solution is announced as being quieter than the previous. This is the uplift of the keys which has been improved (even if it loses a little at the level of the return of strike, of 45 g instead of 50 g).

These last are also illuminated by a five-level system. This keyboard is also an antighosting function that allows to press up to six keys simultaneously. The last baby of Razer offers also ten keys for macros (which can also save on the fly), and multimedia controls. This Ultimate Stealth Edition BlackWidow offers with 3.5 mm jacks and a USB port.

Note also his braided cable and 1 ms response time. This super keyboard 475 x 171 mm x 30 mm and weighs 1.5 kg. It will be marketed to the public price of €139.99 TTC. A non-Ultimate (without illumination) version is also available at €79.99 TTC. So that will delight those wanting fragger in discretion! Other crieront sacrilege, both the characteristic sound of a good old Cherry was as much charm as the return of strike...

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5 mechanical keyboards: the happiness for your hands

Although the choice of a keyboard is especially important, it is a device that is too often overlooked. We take for example more carefully choose a mouse.This article is dedicated to mechanical keyboards, we will begin by to review 6 the most common switches, as well as the use for which they are mainly intended. Before attacking the comparison itself, it seemed necessary to clarify a few points:

What are the different types of switches? USB or PS/2: what is the best interface?Anti-ghosting: misleading marketing and real solution

We then move on to the comparison, for which we have used a particular methodology: each of the five combined models has been used for 5 hours of play, and a Secretary was able to assess their potential seizure. Each has special needs and if it is relatively easy to find a keyboard that can respond, this same keyboard will not necessarily pleasant to use.Little initial reminder: mechanical keyboards, despite their price and their noise, have many advantages on conventional membrane keyboards. These include life without common measure (and the possibility of replacing each key individually failure), accuracy (a noise allows to understand at what point exactly the key pressure is taken into account), the return of the keys to speed faster and variable according to the proximity with the hand, and the most important : the comfort! If most are antediluvian (models IBM including), it is still possible at the present time to procure new models, with sometimes a few efforts.

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Tom's Hardware: comparison of 5 mechanical keyboards

Often neglected when buying a computer, keyboard is an important device. Fans say that mechanical keyboard remains by far the best. Tom's hardware has therefore established a comparison of 5 models while recalling a few points, as the difference between USB and the PS2 or even different switches.

5 mechanical keyboards: the happiness for your hands

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Five Mechanical-Switch Keyboards: Only The Best For Your Hands

Today's we're venturing into the world of mechanical-switch keyboards, which are oh-so-satisfying to use. We'll present five different models and offer an educational exploration of the technology. At the end of the day, these are all a pleasure to use.

Keyboards, along with mice, are the most important input devices on a PC, and should therefore be chosen carefully. Like a good pair of shoes, the ideal keyboard is well-made, comfortable, and suited to its purpose. But what if the technology doesn't conform to our needs?

Before we put the samples in this story through their paces, we want to get rid of some of the myths and uncertainties surrounding these devices:

   • We'll explore differences between the two main key switch designs. All buttons are not created equal!
• USB or PS/2: hype, legend, or nonsense? We perform a more detailed analysis.
• We demystify the myth of anti-ghosting. It's a tale of marketing versus reality.

What will readers find in this article?  First, we'll present the different kinds of switches and the accompanying application scenarios. Then we'll explain some of the most important keyboard concepts. And finally, of course, we'll give you the results of our practical tests, including:

Five models with different types of keysFive hours gaming use per keyboard by various usersTyping test by a professional secretaryEvaluation of materials, workmanship, and durability

Each of the keyboards we're testing underwent many hours of taxing gaming use, was mercilessly pounded by a professional composing long documents, and was subjected to hands of varying strength and size. Not every keyboard is right for every user, but once you find a keyboard that works for you, it may define whether work is enjoyable or not.

Let's first take a look at the switches, the heart of any keyboard.

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