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    Allreli T9 plus, N52 replacement?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by DukeCLR, Oct 1, 2016.

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    If you just use it as a left-hand panel, sure go for it. If you use any kind of programmable macros, stick with Razer. I generally don't like Razer products, but I can say that they will have vastly superior software than a no-name brand like Allreli.

    And if your main keyboard janky already mechanical, then I'd say save your money and just replace your entire keyboard with a mechanical one. If you're buying one of these left-hand keypads because you have a 104-key keyboard that forces your two hands & arms into uncomfortable wider-than-normal positions, then look into getting a ten-keyless (TKL) 84-key keyboard. CoolerMaster has their CMStorm line, which are highly regarded among TKL keyboards; including their top-down CMStorm Master Keys Pro S model. If you really want top-top-dog, look into a niche product called then MK Disco TKL (MK stands for MechanicalKeyboards.com). That keyboard is an OEM'ed RGB lighting TKL version of the Ducky Shine 5. And Ducky keyboards are pretty much the Ferrari of the mechanical keyboard world.


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    I use the N52 because I go between my laptop and my desktop and that way my gaming keys are always the same. I do use a few macros and the software is my biggest concern I am accustomed to it. I would want to be able to load profiles for different games easily.

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    Ah, got it.

    Yeah, definitely go with Razer. They will have better profile and macro management software than a no-name brand.

    And I'm not sure if Razer stores profiles with on-board memory; or if they use their "Razer Cloud" to store profiles. But you can almost be assured that somehow, you can move your Razer gamepad across multiple devices and carry profiles over.