Keyboards

Some of the more endearing mysteries of the modern world include why notebook users are so obsessed with screen size and why so many desktop users buy a keyboard and mouse based on looks. Don't worry, in the old days, many people would buy music playing devices based on how …

Today we are going to take a look at the Enermax Aurora Wireless Keyboard which  incorporates a laser trackball and mouse keys into the bezel of the unit.  This makes it ideal for use with home theatre computers or in other applications where a dedicated mouse isn't preferable. Enermax isn't …

Roccat have been making a name for themselves recently, releasing a series of award winning products for the gaming community. We reviewed the Kone XTD 8200 DPI mouse back in November and the Kone Pure in December. Today we are looking at their latest Isku FX Gaming keyboard with full …

I remember my ATARI ST with fondness. There was something about having the complete computer inside the keyboard which appealed to me, and still does. If you are like me, the computer in this story will bring back very warm memories. A Chinese company called FocusWill Information Technology have created …

CHERRY. The cherry logo stands for the best quality, technical innovation and design on the desktop. And this has been the case for more than 60 years now! The brand name CHERRY does not originate from a marketing idea, but rather from Walter L. Cherry, who founded a company for …

CM Storm's QuickFire range of mechanical keyboards has gained much attention and praise from enthusiasts and gamers alike. For those who desire a small-form-factor mechanical keyboard, CM Storm has released the gaming-orientated QuickFire TK. Allowing gamers to choose between their preference of Cherry MX Red, Blue or Brown switches, the …

If you've been wanting to buy up some Razer gear for a while but haven't quite had the funds to do so, now might be the right time to invest, as Razer has just dropped the prices on some of its products for the weekend – offering free shipping with …

The Microsoft Surface Tablet has been featured in Global news now since it was announced months ago. The most exciting part of the Surface Tablet design however is with their new magnetic keyboard concept which is offered in two versions. The Touch Cover version is a laser etched soft keyboard …

Wireless keyboards and wireless mice have been available for quite some time and have proven popular for use within a Windows based media center environment. Today we are looking at the new KeySonic KSK-3205RFM – a tiny, portable keyboard and mouse ‘all in one' unit for use at work or …

I have used Microsoft keyboards for many years and really rate them as a great solution. They announced their latest Sculpt Comfort board which is a rather unusual design. This full size desktop model is an ergonomically friendly Comfort Curve layout. The difference is that this time they have split …

While Microsoft are busy hyping their upcoming Surface tablet they have announced a upcoming range of mobile input devices to support their Windows 8 operating system. There are four new devices, BlueTooth powered, which are aimed at Windows 8 tablets and laptops. Microsoft said they also support iOS and Android …

At the beginning of this year we reviewed the Xebec Tech HTPC Mini Wireless Keyboard, today we are looking at the new Xebec Tech HTPC Mini Bluetooth keyboard. If you have a media center in your living room you have probably been looking for that perfect combination of wireless keyboard …

There are no shortage of keyboards available on the market today with many companies expanding their portfolio into the ‘gaming' sector. Today we are looking at the latest design from Cooler Master, called the CM Storm Quick Fire Pro, incorporating mechanical keys. We have previously reviewed their CM Storm Trooper …

In time for Computex, Cooler Master announced two new cases that the company demoed back at CeBIT, alongside a few new CM Strom products which included a new headset and a new mouse. The company was also showing off a new CM Storm chassis, some new 80 Plus Platinum PSUs …

Cooler Master's CM Storm range of products has been slowly expanding in the last couple of years and now contains a wide range of gaming peripherals.  It's clear that they are trying to compete with the big names in the gaming peripheral market like SteelSeries, Razer and Logitech. Today we …

Kitguru spends a lot of time looking at the latest and greatest gaming peripherals on the market and seeing how they can improve our gaming experience. We do however spend less time looking at more ‘mainstream' products which appeal to a wider audience and fall within the budget constraints of …

We recently looked at Corsair's top of the range gaming keyboard, the Vengeance K90, which impressed us with a combination of exceptional build quality, sublime aesthetics and great performance. So we are quite interested to see what they can deliver at a more affordable price point which will appeal to …

We recently looked at some headsets from Corsair's new Vengeance gaming peripheral range which impressed us … thanks to their solid build quality and excellent in game performance. So we were looking forward to test other products from their gaming peripheral range. Today we are going to look at the …

Xebec Tech are not a very well known company but they produce a very interesting and innovative range of products which are quite different to what else is available on the market at the moment.  All of their products are designed in the UK and their product range encompasses multimedia …

Corsair's new PC gaming peripherals line includes four new HID products: The Vengeance K60 and Vengeance K90 gaming keyboards and the Vengeance M60 and Vengeance M90 laser gaming mice. A key feature of all four of these new Vengeance Series products is the use of an aluminum structure to provide …

Enermax introduces Briskie, an elegant and robust wireless keyboard and mouse combo with excellent price-performance ratio. The powerful 2.4 GHz RF technology offers an operating range of up to 10 meters, so that Briskie is an excellent solution for mobile usage such as for HTPC and multimedia centers. Also Notebook …

The gaming keyboard market is becoming more and more competitive with recent releases such as the Razer Black Widow Ultimate and SteelSeries 6G V2 leading the way.  Roccat have decided to throw another choice into the mix with the latest addition to their gaming peripheral range. Today we are going …

Today we are looking at a new product from Xebec – the iTouchpad Diamond Series Wireless keyboard which features a built in touchpad. It is rechargeable and is designed for Windows operating systems. Is this the ideal ‘controller' for media use? Being a compact, wireless design means the Xebec iTouchPad …

The gaming market has been thriving in 2011 thanks to a steady release of quality products from Razer, Steelseries and Thermaltake. Today we are looking at the new Tt eSPORTS MEKA G Unit Gaming Keyboard which is targeted at the FPS, RTS and MMORPG audience. In a similar fashion to …

Thermaltake have had great success with their range of TT eSPORTS gaming keyboards, with the MEKA G1 earning many awards worldwide. It is a tasty product on paper, incorporating a beautiful finish with fast response time, USB 2.0 inputs and high grade mechanical keys. Today we are looking at the …

We recently took a look at Razer's first attempt at a mechanical gaming keyboard which left us with mainly positive impressions.  Throughout our review we compared it to SteelSeries' existing mechanical keyboard, the 7G, which has been around for a good few years now and can be found on the …

If you are in the market for a new keyboard then there are literally thousands available today which use membrane technology – but this won't be the first choice for the discerning enthusiast user as they can often feel ‘spongy' when typing.  Where we really see a step up in …

As gamer, of all levels, push the envelope harder and harder – so the control of your in-game character becomes more and more important. KitGuru investigates Roccat's latest innovation and wonders how useful it will be. Up on the 10th floor of the Hyatt in Taipei, Computex has evolved into …

This Easter's gaming extravaganza at Newbury Racecourse has seen some notable ‘firsts'. Some software. Some hardware. KitGuru spies were on hand to see real world gaming on a special keyboard. Multiplay's i42 will attract more than 2,000 gaming enthusiasts over the toasty Bank Holiday weekend. Pro-gamers, exhibitors and sponsors were …

There are a huge number of gaming keyboards on the market so it can often be very difficult to make a decision on which to buy.  When we review gaming keyboards it is always good to see a product that brings more features to the table and differentiates itself in …