Microsoft Razer Reclusa

Darksaber · 04-13-2007, 06:33 PM

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mcc49 · 04-16-2007, 07:49 PM

hiya, first of all great review like always. I have a quick question about this keyboard, you mentioned that you can press several keys at once without the dreaded beeping. Have you tried the arrow key setup on a FPS? Many keyboards beeps when you press any 2 of the arrow keys (moving diagonally) whilst holding down CTRL to crouch, such as the Logitech G15 and was wondering if this keyboard have such problem.

Thanks

Protius · 04-16-2007, 10:59 PM

still rather have a g15

trans am · 05-09-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Protius

still rather have a g15

So which is better? Tarantula or this?

WarEagleAU · 05-09-2007, 04:56 PM

This based on price. The Tarantula is a beast of a kb and witha beast of a price.

Nice review and this is definately an affordable gamers kb like the g15.

trans am · 05-09-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WarEagleAU

This based on price. The Tarantula is a beast of a kb and witha beast of a price.

Nice review and this is definately an affordable gamers kb like the g15.

Regardless of price, Which is the better keyboard? I really wanted a keyboard with illumination on all the keys but if it comes down to performance / build quality I am willing to pay the extra $20 for the Tarantula. Another issue is the wait time on the Reclusa. There are none in stock and distributors are not shipping until the 28th of May. Is it worth the wait? Probably not. I just bought a Tarantula for $74.00 + $10 off for using google checkout. Sweet!

kaizer1911 · 06-13-2007, 09:07 AM

Can u please post a high rez image of the bottom of the keyboard or send it to me, i want to read the fine print. there are little things i want to know before i buy this keyboard. I am a college student and need to be wise about where i spend my money.

Thx.

Agility · 06-13-2007, 09:47 AM

Eh.....about the flaw of the keyboard...was there a one with a headphone jack? O.o never seen before.

trans am · 06-13-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Agility

Eh.....about the flaw of the keyboard...was there a one with a headphone jack? O.o never seen before.

guys I bought the reclusa. I also have the tarantula. I would say the reclusa is much better just due to the backlit keys and I like the jog dials. Also the palm rest is really nicely padded and feels very luxurious. this is by far my favorite keyboard yet!

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kaizer1911 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	high rez image of the bottom of the keyboard Can u please post a high rez image of the bottom of the keyboard or send it to me, i want to read the fine print. there are little things i want to know before i buy this keyboard. I am a college student and need to be wise about where i spend my money. Thx.

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