C|net: Preview of Razer Tarantula Keyboard

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/609/lg15164174dy.jpg

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/7986/151641718tz.jpg

Technical Specifications:

Anti-Ghosting capability to prevent key jamming when multiple keys are simultaneously pressed.

Optimized Hyperesponse™ Gaming Keytop for reduced key latency and maximum response

32kb onboard memory Powered by Razer Synapse™ with up to 5 onboard customizable profiles

10 programmable gaming hot keys for storing macros and keystrokes, storable in each profile

On-the-fly gaming profile gets activated automatically once a program/game is loaded

Fully interchangeable keys to allow different key placement around the board

Normal keys can be programmed to act as other keystrokes

Headphone-out and microphone-in jacks for convenient access

Media center keys to control media programs like Windows Media Player

2 USB Ports for convenient peripheral plug-ins

Ergonomic Design

Gold plated USB connector for maximum conductivity

Preview:

Razer, makers of the Copperhead and Diamondback gaming mice, is branching out into keyboards with the Tarantula. The Tarantula is one of the first keyboards to be released in America that allows all keys to be pressed at once (the Ideazon Zboard holds the current consumer keyboard record of seven simultaneous keystrokes). The Tarantula is also one of the first keyboards to offer custom latency for individual keys, so users can set how responsive the keys are and how often they repeat. The Tarantula can be highly customized, and Razer's Synapse technology lets the keyboard itself store five separate custom profiles at once. It even comes with a key-removal tool, so users can replace their standard keys with special keys for their favorite games and programs. The Razer Tarantula will start shipping in April and will cost $99. A version with a large color OLED display, similar to the monochrome screen on the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard, is planned later in the year, and will probably cost about $300.


Source :
Razer | Professional Gaming Peripherals - Razer Tarantula Razer Tarantula Reviews. Keyboards Reviews by CNET.

It looks nice and all. But for me, a Microsoft Keyboard is the epitome of perfection. All you can really do is make the keys squishy (which I don't like) and change the colour.

Im a loyal Razer customer no doubt, but this keyboard doesn't seem worth the cash.

All I know is I want a gaming trackball. :p

Hmmm, I already have 2 Microsoft NEK4000s.

I have a MS keyboard as well, which I like for gaming. A nice keyboard none the less... but I cringe at the thought of running my headphones through a keyboard haha.

I see a pattern, I like the MS keyboards as well. That razer board looks okay, but I don't see buying one.