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    Keyboard like Razer DeathStalker with multimedia keys

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Paloseco, Nov 27, 2016.

  1. Paloseco

    Paloseco Notebook Evangelist

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    I love the tactil feedback of the Razer DeathStalker Chroma, and it has wrist rest, but it lacks dedicated multimedia keys (like Corsair K55, das Keyboard,Logitech G710...)

    What about the Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 or Razer Ornata Chroma? I want as much as hardware keys as possible with a palm rest, and if possible the keys similar to Razer DeathStalker. I've tried the Logitech mechanical keys but are too noisy and keys too big for me.
     
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    bloodhawk Derailer of threads.

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    I have the Ornata Chrome (Mech Hybrid), and i love it. The palm rest however, i haven't used at all. On any keyboard actually.

    But as far as extra keys are concerned even Razer has done away with them. The fn+ combos are still there though.
     
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  3. Paloseco

    Paloseco Notebook Evangelist

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    The Ornata looks pretty sweet, but I hate needing two fingers to actually mute the sound in case I need to do it quickly, or just rock volume down when some advertising has elevated sound compared to the average media sound level.
    Razer should consider making some keyboard with dedicated extra keys, and better if they are different sizes and placed in a different alignment, so you quickly reach them at first sight.
     
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    bloodhawk Derailer of threads.

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    tbh. when i had my K95 i barely ever used the multimedia keys. But im sure its different for everyone. But with the way things are they are more or less moving away from the whole extra keys trend. Even on my Blackwidow i almost never use the extra keys.

    I guess that will limit your options quite a bit.
     
    bloodhawk, Nov 27, 2016
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  5. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I have the Ornata as well and actually do use the wrist rest - it's surprisingly comfortable. It's too bad I didn't see this thread sooner because Best Buy was selling the Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum for $90 yesterday. It looks like that was a Cyber Monday special, though, because it's back up to full price now. It may very well go on sale again before Christmas, so keep an eye out.
     
    saturnotaku, Nov 29, 2016
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  6. Support.2@XOTIC PC

    Support.2@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    A little expensive, but the ASUS Spatha Wireless mouse is great!
     
    Support.2@XOTIC PC, Dec 1, 2016
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  7. bloodhawk

    bloodhawk Derailer of threads.

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    Keyboards ma man.
     
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  8. Support.2@XOTIC PC

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    I had an absolute brain-fart. Wow. My bad!

    I thought you were looking for a keyboard AND a mouse. :/
     
    Support.2@XOTIC PC, Dec 2, 2016
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