C|net: Preview of Razer Tarantula Keyboard

**shadow_chazzer_killer** · 07-09-2006, 04:13 PM

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.

**Transfurzz** · 07-09-2006, 04:57 PM

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.

**James** · 07-10-2006, 04:43 PM

All I know is I want a gaming trackball.

**PCJ** · 07-10-2006, 07:10 PM

Hmmm, I already have 2 Microsoft NEK4000s.

**jester22c** · 07-10-2006, 10:51 PM

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.

**r'aggro** · 07-10-2006, 11:54 PM

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

07-09-2006, 04:13 PM	#1
shadow_chazzer_killer Hammerhead Shark Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: India (not Indiana) Posts: 1,098	C\|net: Preview of Razer Tarantula Keyboard 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. __________________ E8200 4g @ 1.24v \| DFI LT P35 \| 4GB GSKILL PI + OCZ 2GB Platinum \| HD4850 890/1100 \| Dell 2407 \| XFI + Z5500 \| 2x750GB \| CM690 heavily modded Watercooled - PA120.3, MCW60, 2xMCW30, FuZion V1, Tygon R3400

07-09-2006, 04:57 PM	#2
Transfurzz Senor Sausage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 8,352	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. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: Transfurz Gaming Rig Status: Up \| Core 2 Duo E6550 @ 2.33GHz \| Gigagbyte 965p-DS3 \| 2 x 1GB Corsair XMS DDR-800 \| Inno3D 8800GT 512MB\| \| 160GB Seagate 7200.9 8MB \| Samsung Writemaster 18x DVD+/- \| OCZ StealthXStream 600W \| \|Samsung SyncMaster 933BW 20" Monitor \| Games I'm playing: ODST (X360), Batman: Arkham Asylum (X360)

07-10-2006, 04:43 PM	#3
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07-10-2006, 10:51 PM	#5
jester22c Cartoon Shark Join Date: May 2001 Location: between my headphones Posts: 4,372	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. __________________ #Download Firefox# Playing: TF2 [Main Rig] [EVGA P55 SLI] [i7 860 @ 3.6] [Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus] [8GB Corsair DDR3 1600] [Intel G2 80GB SSD] [MSI GTX260 OC] [NEC ea231wmi] [X-Fi > Z-Audio Lambda > Senn HD-580s] [Server] [MSI K8N Neo4 SLI] [Opteron 175 @ 2.9] [TT Big Typhoon] [2GB Corsair DDR]

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07-10-2006, 11:54 PM	#6
r'aggro shootier than yours Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: laffinatcha Posts: 5,029	I see a pattern, I like the MS keyboards as well. That razer board looks okay, but I don't see buying one.