If you’re on the computer as much as the AllHipHop team, then you probably have a few fun PC games locked in for your “down time.” When the team at Razer sent over their Tarantula keyboard and DeathAdder mouse, I was intrigued.The first rule of thumb for anything attached to my computer is functionality. I don’t want to have to spend extra time attaching, plugging in or fiddling throughout the day, so the accessories I use have to make sense.Off the top, the Tarantula keyboard is not only comfortable to use day to day, it’s also got some pretty cool features for you to transition into a good round of gaming online. With customizable, backlit buttons (and 10 extras!) for aiming and shooting, I can go from typing like a maniac to shooting like one on Counter Strike. The Razer mouse moves about effortlessly, and the extra buttons meant for custom game use actually help you breeze through moving back and forth on your browser as you surf the net. It also looks pretty cool too, as the pulsating blue light adds some flavor to your desktop.The only real critique I have is with the keyboard in terms of the typing capacity. Because the board is set up to maximize your gaming experience, the “delete” and “insert” buttons are positioned awkwardly for an expert typist. You do get used to it after a few days, however, so it’s a small exchange for the great features you get.Here is some information for you gamers to review. Let us know if you’ve used the Tarantula and/or the DeathAdder, and give your feedback!DeathAdder Specs:
1800dpi 3G Infrared Sensor
The 3G infrared sensor in the Razer DeathAdder™ enables movement speeds at 2.25
times faster when compared to a standard 800dpi optical sensor. Before the
enemy sees you, he’s been fragged. *Please note that Infrared is invisible
to the naked eye.
Ergonomic Right-Handed Design
An ergonomic right-handed design provides optimum comfort for intensive and
extended gameplay. 1000Hz Ultrapolling™
A response time of 1ms, as compared to that of 125Hz / 8ms found in conventional
gaming mice, gives you the competitive edge over your opponents.
1800dpi Razer Precision™ 3G
infrared sensorErgonomic right-handed design1000Hz Ultrapolling™ / 1ms
responseFive independently
programmable Hyperesponse™ buttons On-The-Fly Sensitivity™
adjustmentAlways-On™ modeUltra-large non-slip buttons16-bit ultra-wide data path6400 frames per second (5.8
megapixels per second)60–120 inches per second and
15g of acceleration Zero-acoustic Ultraslick™
Teflon feetGold-plated USB connectorSeven-foot, lightweight,
non-tangle cordApproximate size: 128mm
(length) x 70mm (width) x 42.5mm (height)
System
Requirements
Windows
Vista / XP / X64 / MCE 2005
Available USB port
CD-ROM Drive (for drivers)
At least 35MB of hard disk space (for drivers)
Tarantula Specs:
Anti-Ghosting Capability
With the anti-ghosting capability of the Razer Tarantula™, you can press up to
an unprecedented 10 buttons at one go without the “ghosting” effect
(For a conventional keyboard, signal failure occurs when three to four keys are
pressed simultaneously). This means more commands can now be executed at any
one time.
Onboard Profile Memory
With a 32KB onboard memory – Powered by Razer Synapse™ – up to five onboard
profiles for different games can be stored. So no matter which LAN party you go
to, all you need to do is bring your Razer Tarantula™ along, and you’re ready
to play.
A Keytop That is Eight Times
as Responsive
The Razer Tarantula™ is the only gaming keyboard on the market with 1000Hz
Ultrapolling™. This means a delay of only 1ms between the keystroke and the
key’s reaction, as compared to that of 125Hz / 8ms found in conventional
keyboards.For extra measure, check out this guy’s personal review of the keyboard – he’s pretty excited about it!
