Belkin n52te Tournament Edition SpeedPad by Belkin Components
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Digital camera reviews of Belkin n52te Tournament Edition SpeedPad
Digital camera Review: A bit pricey, but worth it for long hours of gaming
Summary: 4 Stars
My boyfriend and I recently purchased two of these to use with Warhammer Online. I got sick of my hands hurting from the constant contortions required to use a regular keyboard and figured that a $60 investment was better than a repetitive stress injury. I have never used anything like this before so I can't compare it to similar products on the market.
Pros:
-Great appearance! The blue LED is very pretty. The plastic for ours is not sparkly, just a really shiny black. I also like the striking resemblance to a robotic hand.
-the configuration software is fairly intuitive. I haven't attempted to create any fancy macros but you can figure out basic keymapping in a few minutes
-Overall the ergonomics are great - all the keys are within easy reach and the controller holds your hand/wrist a way that really reduces fatigue after a long gaming session.
-The keys are nicely responsive - they depress easily and pop back up almost immediately. Unlike another reviewer, my thumb button has both audible and tactile feedback to let you know it has been depressed fully.
-Plenty of keys without having so many that they become confusing. I use two modifier keys and have mapped movement keys, all of my skills, shortcuts for the map, character sheet, inventory, etc and have plenty to spare.
-I no longer need to have the keyboard taking up valuable space on my tiny desk.
-6 rubber pads on the bottom really help keep the controller in place even during intense PvP fights
-Adjustable wrist support - I have fairly large hands for a woman so it was fine for me right out of the box. I would suggest that people with smaller hands remove the wrist support
-The d-pad has a removable joystick. You *could* use it for movement but I wouldn't suggest it. I've taken out the joystick and have the d-pad mapped to shortcuts I use frequently
Cons:
-As mentioned in other reviews, the LED is *very* bright - It would be nice if the keys were brighter than the background
-Another complaint is the spacebar placement - Unless you have enormous hands it will probably be hard to hit with any accuracy. I don't generally need to use it that much so I left it alone. If you really need it for what you are doing just map the spacebar to a more convenient key
-the scroll wheel can be difficult to use - I have it set to scroll through nearby enemies (no modifier) and friendies (modifier key). If I'm running chasing someone down
-I have to retrain myself to a new key mapping scheme- while this is certainly not the fault of the product, it is good to remember that it will take a while to break old gaming habits. It will probably be frustrating at first, but once you get a system down it is MUCH easier than a keyboard. For something like an MMO I would also suggest going through the effort of customizing the UI. I have reset the action bars so they are configured to the key placement on the game pad. This really helped me transition my upper level characters with many skills etc.
Honestly the pros for me much outweigh the cons. My hands/wrists hurt a lot less and now that I've had some time to adjust to a new controller I think it is a VAST improvement to a regular keyboard. If you play games a lot it will pay for itself very quickly.
Digital camera Review: A giant step backward for Belkin.
Summary: 1 Stars
I am gonna make this short and aim it squarely at fans of the Nostromo who know basically what they are getting into and what they want. I used the old N50, the N52 for years, and recently purchased a N52TE.
1. The old programming interface was much simpler, more attractive, and allowed more customization.
2. The old N52 allows 4 different keymap states, the TE only 3. Huge difference if you are used to making full use of the N52 shift states.
3. The lights are too bright.
4. The giant foot on the bottom of the standard N52 is worlds better than the TE's six rubber feet. Like wobbly keyboards? Me either.
There are a few positives, including the feel of the keys, the much improved thumb button above the d-pad (if you know, you know) and I actually like the new "space bar" location though NOT as a spacebar.
Overall this is a downgrade and I for one would urge serious Nostromo fans to just buy an extra N52 for later, as I fear this new edition is the end for Belkins gamepad division. Or is it Razer now?
Mmmhmmm. Skip it. Do not buy. The original N52 is still the best.
Digital camera Review: A must have for any competitive gamer.
Summary: 5 Stars
The Belkin N52te Speed pad is a must have for any competitive gamer. I use it exclusively for Player VS Player combat in WoW (World of Warcraft) and I can tell you that having an entire keyboard at the fingertips of one hand calls for a faster reaction time which is everything in any game that requires fast paced reflexes. This device has made me a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. The hardest thing is getting used to the device as it requires ALOT of practice. I think I was adept at using it after a full day of playing. As far as setting it up, the N52 comes with its own software which is very detail specific in setting the keybinds. I strongly recommend the Belkin N52te to any competitive gamer.
Game Hard!
Digital camera Review: AWESOME!
Summary: 5 Stars
AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME! Seriously love this game pad. There was a slight learning curve to get used to it after I'd been using the keyboard for so many years, but witin just a few days, I'm gaming faster and more efficient than ever. Wish I would have made the change years ago!Digital camera Review: Awesome
Summary: 4 Stars
This thing is made by Razer and works very well. Software is not to difficult, programming the buttons is piece of cake. Helped me a lot with my gaming :)