SteelSeries Zboard Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries
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Digital camera reviews of SteelSeries Zboard Gaming Keyboard
Digital camera Review: Good idea - bad product
Summary: 1 Stars
After eleven months, the "N" key stopped working. Reinstalling the software never solved the problem. Tech Support is limited to EMAIL ONLY, which was super poor quality and totally useless. Even though the keyboard is under warranty, I could never get Tech Support to agree to a RMA. At this point I've switched to a wireless keyboard and mouse. I wish I had done this earlier because I would have saved money and not lost hours corresponding to a company that just wants your money. :-(Digital camera Review: Good keyboard, but not a big deal.
Summary: 3 Stars
I've had this keyboard for a while now. The keyboard itself was a gift - the keyset I bought here on Amazon. It seems like a great idea, but the most useful feature has been the two USB ports built into it. The keyset itself is for the most part a standard keyboard layout with a few labels for Everquest II (EQ2). The dedicated keys are all the same as hot-buttons already available on a standard keyboard or just a couple of clicks away on the in-game user interface. The one I've used most often is the Screenshot key.
The media player keys seem like a great idea too, but they only work with Windows Media Player, which I don't use.
I can't find anything wrong with the keyboard or the keyset at all - It's simply not all that useful. It certainly hasn't improved my game or made gameplay any easier. My overall impression is that it's just not worth replacing a standard keyboard for the very limited benefit of this specialized one.
This is just going to end up collecting dust. Maybe it's more useful in other games.
Digital camera Review: Great Gaming Keyboard
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this keyboard. I put the gaming template on for games like Call of Duty or GTA and I put the WoW keyset on for regular use and to play WoW. It has never failed me or done anything wierd. If I had any complaints about it at all it would be that it can sound noisy at times with the keys clicking and occasionally the letters will wear off a key sooner than it should. Beyond that a solid product that I have immensely enjoyed.Digital camera Review: Great Gift for Gamers
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this as a gift for my Boyfriend who is a PC gamer. He loves it! I also bought on of the keysets that goes over the board and I definatly think it was worth the money. The space bar being spli was his only complaint, but, that is the onl thing he said bad about duringthe few moments i pried him away from his new toy.Digital camera Review: Great Idea -- Bad Execution!
Summary: 2 Stars
The Good:
When I first heard about this board I was incredibly excited. I have been playing BF2 (Battlefield 2) for almost a year now and still continually find myself stumbling over the keys. So it was a godsend to be able to purchase something like this directly intended to help me be better at my game.
The interchangable keysets for different games and applications is quite intriguing -- the first that I have seen. But the price for each is kind of high but well worth it.
The Bad:
The board is constructed well but don't expect this to replace your home keyboard. The "Windows Keyset" that comes standard with this board has all the keys as any run-of-the-mill keyboard but it is awkward to type with (I might be biased since I have a MSoft ergonomic split keyboard).
In-game typing is difficult at best (with the gaming keysets). With most of the gaming keysets the keys on the left 1/2 of the keyboard are laid out like your home keyboard but on the right 1/2 side they are all vertical (not staggered.. like U,J and M keys are 90 degrees vertically on top of each other). The keys feel a little "cheap" .. When you push them down they don't bounce back as much.
The Ugly:
About 2 weeks after I purchases this board (and the BF2 keyset) 9 keys went completely dead. I tried to reinstall the software, reboot and even resinstalled a fresh copy of Windows XP to no avail.
I contacted support and it has taken us 3 weeks to finally reach the decision that I have a faulty base unit. DUH! They are "reviewing my warranty" but most likely it will not be covered because it has been longer than 30 day. Maybe this post is premature but I don't think I am getting a new base unit.
Conclusion:
The expression "Great Idea, Bad Execution" holds true here. My opinion: Don't buy this board. Ideazon has too many issues, not enough support staff and a website that doesn't do anything but look good.