Product Reviewssteelseries Black Wired Gaming Keyboard
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 Rating: Review Date: 12/06/13  |
Cons: none
Pros: awesome keyboard.Nice backlighting.I bought on sale for $29.99. |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/02/13 |
Cons: - It's wide and actually overhangs a very little bit on the left of my desk's keyboard tray. Doesn't affect gameplay at all, just an FYI if you have a super tight keyboard space.- Number pad takes some getting used to with the NumLock key and layout. Not a major deal but was noticeable as I occasionally do excel docs for work on this computer.
Pros: - Gaming area is perfectly laid out; will never use normal WASD again- Great for RPG and FPS (BF3/4: rebind "spot" to "C" and spam away with your thumb when not jumping/spacebar)- Keys feel good and are responsive. I haven't had paint/fading issues*there's a plastic layer under the keys for spills etc... found this out after bricking my first Merc from a spilled drink and taking it apart. Knowing this, I can maybe save it if there's a next time by reacting faster/differently :/ Comment:
I killed my first Merc with liquid, had to buy a second because it's just that good and comfy for gaming... I'm buying ANOTHER now for $30 Black Friday sale as future insurance :D |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/30/13 |
Cons: delete key is tied into the number pad.
Pros: Looks great. Nice feel. 3 Color options. Comment:
Purchased this keyboard and surpassed my expectations. Nice smooth feel. Backlighting looks awesome dedicated gaming area is done niceley. |
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Rating: Review Date: 07/10/13 |
Cons: only has USB 2.0 X2 ports. USB 3.0 would have been much better.
Pros: Lots of programmable keys,Good price, well lit keys. Comment:
I got mine on sale for 49.99 it was the best deal on a gaming keyboard at the time. The keys are lit with nice and bright LED's. It is easy to program the keys with the software that i had to download of there web sit. This is my 12th keyboard in 20 years by far the best one so far. The gaming keys were a bit hard to get used to at first took me about 2 days. Now there is no going back for me ever. Buy this keyboard if your a hard core gamer you will love it. |
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Rating: Review Date: 07/07/13 |
Cons: num pad a bit of a mess. Not a big deal but still.
Pros: Nice side keypad easy reach buttons.. Comment:
One really good keyboard... Dont think I can ever go back to the old wasd keys... |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/04/13 |
Cons: Switching num lock key to get the delete key.
Pros: Awesome gaming keyboardHas Illuminated keysUSB portsDedicated gaming keys. Comment:
I started out with the original z-board and moved to this because I usually game in the dark.I am hooked on the dedicated gaming keys.If you lift you hand from this keyboard you can still find the right keys without looking down at the board.Any gamer knows that split second of looking down to find the right keys can be very frustrating and lethal in a game.I hope they are still available when this one gives out on me. :) This review was modfied by poster @ 01-04-13 10:29 PM |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/26/12 |
Cons: very wide Keyboard.
Pros: Illumination is great. very smooth key operation. Game pad makes game play so much easier. Comment:
I gave up my wireless keyboard for this. Am I ever glad I did. Even though I had a good wireless board, I still notice quicker reaction time with this board. The Game pad is so nice to use compared to the wasd Keys. They smartly angled the keys for ergonomics. |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/16/12 |
Cons: keys break
Pros: Great layout Comment:
The s or down key on the special keyboard had broken after about 800 playing hours and the lettering had worn off several keys. |
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Rating: Review Date: 09/30/12 |
Cons: Wired, non-power USB hub
Pros: Weight, layout, Comfort Comment:
Thia keyboard is a great mid-range gameing product. Although it is tuned more towards FPS it is good for raceing and MMOs. Recomended for people that are on a tight budget. |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/21/12 |
Cons: Right side layout is a little strangeReally really longLight colour settings don't save
Pros: IlluminatedQuietGaming area Comment:
Awesome keyboard. The gaming area is awesome, and the keyboard itself is very quiet. One minor annoyance is that the keyboard always lights up red by default. You have to change the colour/turn it off every time. The right side of the keyboard also takes a little getting used to. This is the first keyboard that I've ever used, where the Num Lock button actually served a purpose. |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/28/12 |
Cons: right side is pretty crappy layout, +-*/ keys are all shared with something else.
Pros: gaming area is awesome Comment:
On my 2nd merc stealth keyboard, I will be a broken man when this is no longer made and nothing replaces it. I used to be a arrow keys gamer I could never get used to wasd because the sad is not directly below the w, this keyboard gave an easy transition. (1st broke due to spilling liquid on it). |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/06/12 |
Cons: New layout of number keys on the right hand side take some getting used to. Totally worth it.
Pros: Functionality is awesome for FPS.Illuminated keys make low light usage a dream. Key feel is the best I've used. Comment:
I've been using this board for only 3 weeks. One word "amazing".If you are using a WSAD set up, your game will only improve with this board. |
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Rating: Review Date: 09/19/11 |
Cons: -Actual keyboard portion is condensed and the orientation is hard to get used to due to the gaming terrain.
Pros: -Great backlighting-Gaming terrain is quite innovative Comment:
-Overall, great bang for the buck, the size of the keyboard itself will take some getting used to but for gaming this keyboard rocks. |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/02/11 |
Cons:
Num pad is jumbled together on the right side, gaming terrain keys started to stick a bit
Pros: Solid keyboard, 3 backlight colors, media keys Comment:
After a month of use, the gaming terrain keys started to wear down. Overall the keyboard is solid, keys feel nice to press on. One major problem is that the num pad is jumbled together and crammed with the arrow keys on the right side. |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/01/11 |
Cons:
My "F" key wore out after 3+ years of continuous use... Which was expected after that much play.
Pros: Nice layout, easy to program keys, lots of game layouts to choose from. Comment:
Easy to use, everything is where you need it as far as game play is concerned. I am about to purchase my second. None of the letters nor key coloring has worn off. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/12/10 |
Cons:
longetvity of the keys ??? see revire
Pros: Lighted KeyboardMultimedia KeysGaming design Comment:
I had this keyboard for 5 monthd now, I repalced my ZBoard with this unit as they no longer exist.About a month ago my backspace key started to act up. (sticky key) Will probablty open it up soon, as it is starting to be a bit of a pain.Other that this issue, been happy with the keyboard, and the gaming configs available for various games out there.I used it mainly with Battelfield, BF2, Call fo Duty Etc and so far not a problem with the pre defined key sets. |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/13/09 |
Cons: doesn't come wireless.
Pros: Nice layout, 3 great illumination colors with three levels of illumination. Comment:
I think I've had my Merc Stealth for two years now and it's the best keyboard I've ever used. I can't imagine using anything else now. It makes gaming so much easier, the layout is perfect and the illumination is really nice. I highly recommend this item! |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/11/08 |
Cons: Not a big one but a little hard to get used to the number pad and arrow keys
Pros: solid key board that is nice and heavy does not feel flimsy like some others I have bought keys feel good would recommend this to anyone Comment:
One of the best gaming boards out there IMO would buy this board again if I had to get another one. I like they fact that is heavy and stays where you put it and no matter how hard you are typing it does not feel like you are going to brake it and I like the lights on it and the fact that you can change the intensity of them and the color when you get board. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/16/08 |
Cons: underpowered usb hubs
Pros: illumination, nice dedicated gaming pad, nice keystrokes Comment:
the keyboard is great overall, it is long but well worth it. those gamers who have been playing a particular game for years may find it impossible to switch over to the game pad but for new games its fantastic. plus having illuminated keys is great for playing in the dark. |
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Rating: Review Date: 09/11/08 |
Cons: The software interface does not have a dummy friendly attitude...though the basics are easy to pick up.
Pros: Weighty...well lit...well designed Comment:
I really like this key board...its not light and flimsy...it stays weighted down and doesn't shift like all the other boards i have had. My only issue with it is the macros are not sumthin I pick up easy and with this, the way to program macros is not dummy friendly:P |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/30/08 |
Cons: Only slight annoyances with this keyboard:1) There was an issue with vista x64 SP1 which made the z-engine software crash: re-installation was necessary. (this issue is fixed perfectly with a patch on the ideazon web site)2) lighting is a little dim3) integrated arrow keys and delete, end, page up,etc.- these are integrated with number pad and can only be used once num lock is off.
Pros: 1) very good customization software with built in mods for many many games2) nice gamepad with keys where they should be3) 3 nice colours interchangeable at the push of a button4) good key feedback5) headphone and microphone jacks with gold plated connectors Comment:
I own this keyboard and have not experienced many problems. Firstly, bought it from ncix, along with all my other computer componentsI would highly reccomend this board to anyone who seeks good looks, customizability, and good gaming potential. Good work Ideazon! |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/20/08 |
Cons: some motherboards cannot boot with the device plugged in in hi-speed usb mode due to high power requirement
Pros: Great looking lighting, keys have good stroke Comment:
The keyboard looks very good, all 3 color lights are well lid with 3 different intensity. The keys strokes are good both on the game pad and keyboard. The only drawback is that there are no delete key when numlock is on, because the arrow keys are merged with the arrow keys and the keys on top, this makes this a little awkward to use, especially when you are trying to restart with ctrl-alt-del. |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/15/08 |
Cons: i wish it was slim
Pros: nice backlighting, the keypad on the side is incredible! it took a while to get used to, but now it's so much easier to use. Comment:
overall great keyboard, never had any problems with it, the usb 2.0 ports on it are really useful. would buy this board a hundred times over. |
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Rating: Review Date: 04/20/08 |
Cons: Longer (wider?) than most keyboards.
Pros: Illuminated keyboard. 2 USB ports on the keyboard. Comment:
It's a good typing experience. The keys aren't very noisy when you type. Lights up with three different colours with three levels of intensity each. Best keyboard I've owned. |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/20/08 |
Cons: See summary.
Pros: Great gaming keypad area! Awesome backlighting. Good feel to the keys. Comment:
Beware of buying this keyboard. After only a month and a half a few of the keys are starting to show wear. What I mean is that the paint covering the keys is "chipping/wearing" off. This results in a see through effect, with the letter or number becoming distorted, and I'm assuming, it will eventually completely wear off. Not very happy with this keyboard, would not buy again. Don't have my order ID on hand to enter in. |
I bought this keyboard for my son for Christmas. He is using just a standard Generic keyboard at the moment. I am sure all the extra keys and keypad will come in handy for the RPG style games he plays.