Meshuggah Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 The first time we heard about a partnership between Microsoft and Razer, we couldn't help but imagine those pesky Mac commercials where you pair an older, pudgy "PC" guy with the younger, hip, "Mac" guy. This time, the older and familiar Microsoft isn't waging a cold war against newer and edgier Razer, but instead teaming up to release a newer breed of gaming peripherals. The first offspring from this partnership came in the form of the Habu Gaming Mouse, which we liked a lot, despite a problem with the first unit we were sent.Now that Microsoft and Razer have covered the gaming mouse, they're shifting their attention to gaming keyboards. The Reclusa Gaming Keyboard is, more accurately, a Microsoft keyboard "powered by Razer." It may easily look like a generic keyboard at first glance, but on closer inspection, there's a cluster of macro keys on each side of the keyboard and a pair of 360? jog dials. Razer's chief contribution to the Reclusa, according to the box, is its "hyperesponse gaming key action," which is claimed to reduce key latency and maximize key response, along with adding customization options for macro keys and profiles. Also, to add a bit more bling to a long, oval shaped keyboard,the Reclusa glows with blue LED backlighting>?perfect for gamers in low light or no light conditions. Microsoft's newest gaming keyboard is going up against some hefty competition in the gaming keyboard market. There's Logitech's popular G11 and G15 gaming keyboards, also with blue LED backlighting, and the WASD-friendly Timber Wolf (formerly known as the Wolf Claw Type II) and Ideazon MERC keyboards. Does the alliance with Razer bolster Microsoft's position in the crowded and competitive gaming hardware industry? For a cool $70, we sure hope so. Continued... I personally like it, although I do wish they would make a wireless version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primexx Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 looks ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlem39s Finest Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 i don't know about functionality but it looks way better than logitech g15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 looks ugly. Really? I like the smooth rounded look :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted May 5, 2007 MVC Share Posted May 5, 2007 Should have used the comfort curve design, its much better looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickice11 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Where are all the macro keys? I only see 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted May 5, 2007 Veteran Share Posted May 5, 2007 Should have used the comfort curve design, its much better looking The comfort curve would never be used on a gaming keyboard. Gamers would avoid it because of the fact they'd have to learn how to reposition their hands to access all the correct buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzap Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 It looks terrible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas-c Veteran Posted May 5, 2007 Veteran Share Posted May 5, 2007 ewww ewww!!!!! i love my logitech G15 that is a real gaming keyboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterC Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 It looks terrible! I second that :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neillithan Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I use the Wolfking Warrior, but not the Timberwolf because I prefer an ergonomic keyboard. For a keyboard, I use the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Markus Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 If I were to pick up a Microsoft keyboard, it'd be this: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseand...ls.aspx?pid=080 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCobra Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 That is one fugly keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leddy Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I like my G15 better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Favvi Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 If I were to pick up a Microsoft keyboard, it'd be this:http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseand...ls.aspx?pid=080 me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wd40 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 The Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 keyboard sucks at gaming... believe me I know because I have one. It's a good keyboard for everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowRanger13 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 hmm looks not bad but I think I like my Logitech G15 better. I really wonder what you could use the nobs for... hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahfunaki Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Wow that is one ugly keyboard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banne Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 lol people looks mean NOTHING its how the keyboard performs ! IHMO hell i would use the old style IBM keyboard if it did whats its meant to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvllsvm Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Nasty-a$$ looking keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J400uk Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Wow, that sure is one hell of an ugly keyboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentoogod123 Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Why do people keep saying its ugly? its a keyboard, its not used to pick up girls or guys, you dont take it to the bar or out on dates with you. Its a keyboard, its used to type and play pc games, if it does that, who gives a sh&* what it looks like. Then again most people nowadays pick an os thats pretty and games only on graphics so I typed all this for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Haze Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 What's so ugly about it? It's not like they made it out of a template of Rosie O'Donnell's face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primexx Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Why do people keep saying its ugly? its a keyboard, its not used to pick up girls or guys, you dont take it to the bar or out on dates with you. Its a keyboard, its used to type and play pc games, if it does that, who gives a sh&* what it looks like. Then again most people nowadays pick an os thats pretty and games only on graphics so I typed all this for nothing. For one, I personally find the huge keys to be really ugly. I own a touch-keyboard for my own desktop. For two, compared to other Microsoft hardware, it IS ugly as hell. Read Markus-J's link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentoogod123 Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 For one, I personally find the huge keys to be really ugly. I own a touch-keyboard for my own desktop.For two, compared to other Microsoft hardware, it IS ugly as hell. Read Markus-J's link. ya for sure thats a nice keyboard and i plan to get it, but i was saying whats the point in judging that keyboard on looks, its a keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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