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Corsair Strafe Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Red LED Backlit - USB Passthrough - Linear and Quiet - Cherry MX Red Switch
Brand | Corsair |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Keyboard Description | USB |
Special Feature | Lighting |
Color | RGB MK1 |
Number of Keys | 104 |
Keyboard backlighting color support | RGB |
Style | Keyboard |
Material | Metal |
About this item
- 100% Cherry MX gaming key switches - Unique gold-cross point contacts for incredible reliability, durability, and precision. Wired Connectivity- USB 2.0 Type-A
- Cherry MX Red key switches - Extremely responsive, with a smooth, linear response and a wide actuation zone, and no audible click or tactile “bump”
- Multi-color dynamic backlighting - Brilliant RGB backlighting immerses you in the game with virtually unlimited lighting adjustability
- Fully programmable - Reassign any key or set up the most extreme macros for advanced gaming
- USB pass-through port - Positioned for uninterrupted game play and ready for your mouse, wireless headset adapter, or your phone
- Detachable soft-touch wrist rest - provides the comfort you need for marathon gaming sessions
- FPS/MOBA keycap sets - Textured and contoured keycaps enable maximum grip and enhanced feel
- Gaming-grade circuitry - 100% anti-ghosting with 104 key rollover on USB ensures no matter how fast your play, all your keypresses register
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For gaming | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
Ergonomic | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
Brightness | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
Quality of material | 4.6 | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
Durability | 4.5 | — | 4.7 | 4.3 | — | — |
Sold By | — | i-Tech Mall | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | i-Tech Mall | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | USB | Wired | HDMI | USB-C, USB-A | — | USB-C, USB-A |
number of keys | 104 | 110 | 104 | 104 | 3 | 104 |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | — | usb | usb | — | — |
compatible devices | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Gaming Console |
keyboard description | USB | Gaming | Mechanical, Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | Mechanical |
operating system | Windows, Android, Mac OS | — | Mac OS | Mac OS | Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.15 or newer | Mac OS |
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Engineered for Performance
After 20 years of pushing the limits of innovation, Corsair Gaming takes the power of Cherry MX German engineering one step further.
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100% Cherry MX Red gaming key switchesBuilt in Germany and used by the pros, Cherry MX gaming key switches feature the world’s leading mechanical switch technology. Gold-crosspoint contacts, gold-plated contact closures, and pressure-resistant metal alloy springs give every gamer a competitive advantage. Delivering smooth, linear response with a wide actuation zone, Cherry MX Red switches have the responsiveness you need for perfectly executing double and triple taps, and there’s no audible click or tactile 'bump'. |
Multi-color dynamic RGB backlightingBrilliant RGB LED backlighting immerses you in the game with virtually unlimited adjustability. |
CUE it upCUE Link harnesses the power of CUE to connect your Corsair RGB keyboard, mouse, and headset to work in harmony for the ultimate lighting experience. Spectro Syncing, Triple Rainbow, Ride the Wave, and Reactive Ripple will take your gaming to an entirely new level. |
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USB pass-through portIt’s ready for your mouse, phone, or wireless headset adapter, and strategically positioned for uninterrupted game play by keeping the cable out of the line of fire. |
FPS and MOBA keycap sets & detachable soft-touch wrist restPersonalize your Strafe RGB for your game of choice. The textured, contoured keycaps enable enhanced grip and feel. It’s textured to provide just the right amount of grip to keep your hands in place and provide long-lasting comfort. |
Gaming Grade Circuitry100% anti-ghosting with 104 key rollover on USB ensures that every keypress registers, no matter how fast you play. |
Easy-access multimedia controlsMake on-the-fly audio adjustments without interrupting your game. And when you’re not competing, they provide an easy way to play, pause, and skip audio tracks. |
A complete professional gaming package
Everything you need to step up your game is in the box: a detachable wrist rest, FPS and MOBA keycap sets with a keycap removal tool, and a powered USB pass-through so you don’t need to clutter your play space with an extender.
And by tapping into our free RGBShare community site, you can set up your Strafe RGB with custom lighting maps for all your games and beautiful animations for when you’re not playing. You can go from zero to awesome in less than five minutes.
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Technical Details
Brand | Corsair |
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Item model number | CH-9000227-NA |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows, Mac OS, Android |
Item Weight | 4.05 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 18.5 x 8.97 x 2 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 18.5 x 8.97 x 2 inches |
Color | RGB MK1 |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Manufacturer | Corsair |
ASIN | B014W3FGYU |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 22, 2015 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #64,851 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #4,434 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
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Strafe RGB delivers proven Cherry MX key switch performance and dynamic multicolor lighting control for extreme performance and virtually unlimited customization options. 100% Cherry MX key switches are German built with gold-cross point contacts, gold-plated closures, and pressure-resistant metal alloy springs for the precise control, feel, and responsiveness you need for a competitive advantage. Each key is individually addressable at your command for a virtually unlimited backlighting customization and sophisticated animations. The result is a professional-grade gaming keyboard that looks as good as it plays.
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Customers like the performance, quality, and comfort of the keyboard. They mention that it's a great keyboard for gaming, the keys are solid, and the RGB lighting is vibrant. They also appreciate the macro functionality and the comfort it provides.
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Customers like the keyboard. For example they say it's great, with high-quality switches, keys, and build. They also appreciate the dedicated media keys and the fact that it'd last a while. Customers are also impressed with the extra keycaps.
"...keyboard and has more features, including a brushed metal case, dedicated media keys, and programmable macro keys.Rating: 9.5/10" Read more
"GREAT, FANTASTIC, EXTRAORDINARY, EXUBERANT, KEYBOARD. Had for a very long time, and it stands up to the task...." Read more
"...It was my favorite keyboard. The dedicated media keys, all those macros. The sturdy body of it...." Read more
"...With a comfortable key layout and authentic Cherry MX keys, it should come as no surprise that the Strafe is excellent when it comes to gameplay...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color of the keyboard. They mention that the RGB lighting is something from another world, with many options and vibrant programmable lights. Customers also appreciate the three levels of brightness and the fact that each individual key color can be changed. They also appreciate that the colors bleed from under the keyboards and between the key caps.
"...The font is amazing, and the rgb lighting is something from another world...." Read more
"...You can customize per-game key lighting, get waves from your last-pressed key, make it shift colors as you go along, and virtually everything you'd..." Read more
"...Think of the Razer Blackwidow RGB. The lighting was brighter, colors more vibrant than they were on the K95 with the black backing...." Read more
"...The customization options are truly limitless. This keyboard is really worth the price." Read more
Customers like the quality of the keyboard. For example they mention that it feels solid, the keys are solid, and the lights are bright without being blinding. Some say the software is robust, but some say it's difficult to use. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The plastic of the case and the rubber of the cords feels like a very sturdy material, and the overall build quality is superb...." Read more
"...Usb passthroughWindows lock keyFantastic softwareAmazing switches (also super quiet)Great fonton/off rgb light key..." Read more
"...The Corsair software for this keyboard is phenomenal, and has only gotten better over time, from what I've seen...." Read more
"...The dedicated media keys, all those macros. The sturdy body of it. Mine was Cherry MX red switches like I went with for the Strafe here...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the gaming keyboard. They say it works well, has a good design, and has no issues. The macro functionality works as expected, and it's very useful to them. The switches are excessively awesome, and they say it'd be a treat to use.
"...After 3.5 years, it is still working great and hasn't had any major problems...." Read more
"GREAT, FANTASTIC, EXTRAORDINARY, EXUBERANT, KEYBOARD. Had for a very long time, and it stands up to the task...." Read more
"...Well, cherry switches, your choice, seem to be excessively awesome, but that's nothing new in mechanical keyboards, even if I am personally a little..." Read more
"...Strike: Global Offensive, Fortnite, PUBG, H1Z1 and it performed extremely well in each case...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They mention that it has a nice feel to it, most of the keys feel fine, and the switches feel nice and not very clicky. The keyboard is noiseless and smooth to the touch, and is very ergonomic.
"...Overall, using the keyboard is very good experience. The keys have a smooth linear feel when pressed, and don't have any noticeable wobble or feel..." Read more
"...on/off rgb light keynumber pad (for work)Extremely comfortable ergonomics (including this amazing wrist rest)Cons:..." Read more
"...These keycaps are gray instead of black, and feel rough to the tough...." Read more
"...Like the feeling and the noise, everything...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the keyboard. They say it's good looking, good working, and has a great font. Customers also appreciate the on/off RGB light keynumber pad, and the fact that it pairs well with other Corsair gear. The design of the keypad is clean and efficient, and it pairs gorgeously with the CorsAIR Utility.
"...The design of the keyboard is clean and efficient...." Read more
"...Fantastic softwareAmazing switches (also super quiet)Great fonton/off rgb light keynumber pad (for work)..." Read more
"...This full-size keyboard features a straightforward physical appearance, swappable, textured keys and eye-searing red backlighting on every key...." Read more
"...around, this one's probably one of the smoothest and most impressive in terms of appearance...." Read more
Customers like the sound of the keyboard. For example, they mention that the switches are pretty quiet for Cherry MX, the keys make a low enough sound so they don't wake their family up, and they glide well.
"...Windows lock keyFantastic softwareAmazing switches (also super quiet)Great fonton/off rgb light key..." Read more
"...Keys feel good to the touch- Not overly loud- No issues with typing or sticking keysCons:-..." Read more
"...They keys are loud in a satisfying way, not obnoxiously loud...." Read more
"...Bestbuy, great keyboard, feel very firm and heavy, and the keys make low enough sound so I don't wake my family up with my constant typing...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the lighting of the keyboard. Some mention that the lighting looks fantastic, while others say that it's confusing at first and the LEDs are sometimes glitchy.
"...The lighting is phenomenal, it's even, smooth, and vibrant. There are plenty of lighting effects to keep you busy...." Read more
"...We're talking about occasional slightly-glitchy LEDs depending on your scheme...." Read more
"...The RGB aspect of the board is bright and vivid with an insane amount of customization available, though I tend to leave it on the lower setting..." Read more
"...O and N keys sometimes flicker and do not properly match the colors of the other keys...." Read more
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I have include a picture of when it was new (red keys) vs after 3.5 years (white keys).
I am a programmer, so having a good keyboard is extremely important to me, because it can directly affect my performance. So this time around I decided to get a higher-end mechanical keyboard.
The Good:
Overall, using the keyboard is very good experience. The keys have a smooth linear feel when pressed, and don't have any noticeable wobble or feel loose. The plastic of the case and the rubber of the cords feels like a very sturdy material, and the overall build quality is superb. The lighting is both bright and vivid (especially in the dark). The design of the keyboard is clean and efficient. The software for it has a fantastic feature set and give you a ton of ways to customize the keyboard. Typing on it feels easy and fast.
After 3.5 years, it is still working great and hasn't had any major problems. This is true even after it's had a few drinks spilled on it over the years. Compared to a brand new keyboard of a similar model, it is clear the keys have become *slightly* looser than when they were new. However, it's also clear they are by no means in bad shape, and unless you have a brand new keyboard next to it, it is hard to tell that they are worn at all.
The Bad:
The software is a little confusing, and could use some better labeling to say what buttons do what. The included wrist rest is very hard, and would be much better with a soft gel-like covering. (although you can easily remove and replace it) After about 2 years I ended up buying a softer 3rd party wrist rest which worked much better for me. After a few months, my "tab" key stopped showing blue colors, which wasn't very noticeable with the color profile I had selected, but was noticeable whenever I was selecting other color profiles. This problem also happened to my "D" after about 3 years, however I would consider that as a part of normal wear & tear. After about a year the corsair badge came off with normal cleaning. It does look better without the badge, however a better adhesive would have prevented prevented it from happening, or better yet to simply mold the logo into the case would have looked much better. Finally, the recessed white part of the case made it a littler harder to clean and more likely to capture grime.
Personal Opinions:
The noise of the Cherry MX red keys is a little louder than I would prefer, so I ended up buying the O-Ring Switch Dampeners too. (which work great but add another $15 to my total cost) The secondary key functions are below the primary keys, which is a little odd but easy to get used to. (You can also buy keycap sets to switch it back, but again that's additional cost).
Conclusion:
After O-Rings, Insurance, and taxes I paid $165 for a keyboard I honestly love. I feel like I have gotten what I paid for even after spending so much. Ultimately, I have decided to retire this keyboard from my working days so that I can use it at home. I would say this keyboard probably has another 2-5 years of life left before I outright replace it, and even then it likely won't be because of a major failure but because something better will have come out. To see that it has lasted for so long with minimal wear & tear is very impressive and ultimately what lead me to both write this review and purchase another similar model from Corsair.
The model I am replacing it with as my work keyboard is the Corsair K95 Platinum with Cherry MX Speed-Silver keys. (Which at the time of writing this review, is on sale for $130 at Best Buy) The new keyboard has addressed a bunch of the issues with my now "old" keyboard and has more features, including a brushed metal case, dedicated media keys, and programmable macro keys.
Rating: 9.5/10
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2016
I have include a picture of when it was new (red keys) vs after 3.5 years (white keys).
I am a programmer, so having a good keyboard is extremely important to me, because it can directly affect my performance. So this time around I decided to get a higher-end mechanical keyboard.
The Good:
Overall, using the keyboard is very good experience. The keys have a smooth linear feel when pressed, and don't have any noticeable wobble or feel loose. The plastic of the case and the rubber of the cords feels like a very sturdy material, and the overall build quality is superb. The lighting is both bright and vivid (especially in the dark). The design of the keyboard is clean and efficient. The software for it has a fantastic feature set and give you a ton of ways to customize the keyboard. Typing on it feels easy and fast.
After 3.5 years, it is still working great and hasn't had any major problems. This is true even after it's had a few drinks spilled on it over the years. Compared to a brand new keyboard of a similar model, it is clear the keys have become *slightly* looser than when they were new. However, it's also clear they are by no means in bad shape, and unless you have a brand new keyboard next to it, it is hard to tell that they are worn at all.
The Bad:
The software is a little confusing, and could use some better labeling to say what buttons do what. The included wrist rest is very hard, and would be much better with a soft gel-like covering. (although you can easily remove and replace it) After about 2 years I ended up buying a softer 3rd party wrist rest which worked much better for me. After a few months, my "tab" key stopped showing blue colors, which wasn't very noticeable with the color profile I had selected, but was noticeable whenever I was selecting other color profiles. This problem also happened to my "D" after about 3 years, however I would consider that as a part of normal wear & tear. After about a year the corsair badge came off with normal cleaning. It does look better without the badge, however a better adhesive would have prevented prevented it from happening, or better yet to simply mold the logo into the case would have looked much better. Finally, the recessed white part of the case made it a littler harder to clean and more likely to capture grime.
Personal Opinions:
The noise of the Cherry MX red keys is a little louder than I would prefer, so I ended up buying the [[ASIN:B00AZQ3966 O-Ring Switch Dampeners]] too. (which work great but add another $15 to my total cost) The secondary key functions are below the primary keys, which is a little odd but easy to get used to. (You can also buy keycap sets to switch it back, but again that's additional cost).
Conclusion:
After O-Rings, Insurance, and taxes I paid $165 for a keyboard I honestly love. I feel like I have gotten what I paid for even after spending so much. Ultimately, I have decided to retire this keyboard from my working days so that I can use it at home. I would say this keyboard probably has another 2-5 years of life left before I outright replace it, and even then it likely won't be because of a major failure but because something better will have come out. To see that it has lasted for so long with minimal wear & tear is very impressive and ultimately what lead me to both write this review and purchase another similar model from Corsair.
The model I am replacing it with as my work keyboard is the Corsair K95 Platinum with Cherry MX Speed-Silver keys. (Which at the time of writing this review, is on sale for $130 at Best Buy) The new keyboard has addressed a bunch of the issues with my now "old" keyboard and has more features, including a brushed metal case, dedicated media keys, and programmable macro keys.
Rating: 9.5/10
(im going to do a list of pros and cons just to end the review)
Pros:
Usb passthrough
Windows lock key
Fantastic software
Amazing switches (also super quiet)
Great font
on/off rgb light key
number pad (for work)
Extremely comfortable ergonomics (including this amazing wrist rest)
Cons:
The only thing I can really gripe about is sometimes when typing I scrape the wrong key and it mixes me up, causing me to have to restart my sentence, but you trade that for great actuation time for gaming.
So, what's bad? Well, some personal preference is going to have to go here, so take this with a grain of salt: The cable on this thing is truly a cable. It feels a bit like a boat anchor, and when you get to the ends (yep, keep reading) you realize just how much of an anchor it is. This is acceptable as it's a wired keybaord, so you really don't need to move it around much, but the force be with you if you want to actually try to make this thing portable whatsoever. I won't even try. The dual-USB plugin is a bit frustrating as well, as there's no obvious differentiation between the keyboard plug and the pass-through one. I keep both plugged in because I want my wireless mouse connected to the keyboard, and it works really well. I just wish this could be done in one USB plug. It could use a little longer stands for a more severe angle while typing, but I like keyboards that are pretty high-up, you may not. Finally, the part that, while understandable from a practical and engineering standpoint: The LEDs occasionally bug out. We're not talking about the entire keybaord suddenly going black out of nowhere, or ten keys all deciding they like the color pink out of nowhere and sticking with that, despite your protestations. We're talking about occasional slightly-glitchy LEDs depending on your scheme. I honestly have no idea if this is hardware or software, but it's a tiny annoyance when a couple of your keys quickly blink a different color that you know you didn't set them to ever turn.
So, after that harrowing adventure, what's good about it? Well, cherry switches, your choice, seem to be excessively awesome, but that's nothing new in mechanical keyboards, even if I am personally a little new to the returning trend. Yes, I used real mechanical keyboards in the 80s and early 90s, but these are a huge improvement over the old ones. The LED system, despite the occasional glitchiness, is amazing. You can actually program every single key with a different color mapping, so you could have a terrifying blanket of almost every color possible in a (I think) 16-bit color palette. I'm going to geek out about the software for this, just for a little bit. I promise I won't write a book on Amazon about it. Maybe just a chapter.
The Corsair software for this keyboard is phenomenal, and has only gotten better over time, from what I've seen. Trust me when I say, you'll want to play with the advanced mode, a lot. As I said before, every key can be its own color, but every key can also have its own effect if you want to really build up a lot of "layers". It's a lot like a simpler version of photoshop, only you get easy animation as well. You can group keys together and make them breathe, or "scan" (I made a Matrix-themed setup where there are seemingly-random green waves, "glitchy keys" that fizzle, and keys that even stay lit for a short time when you press them, among other setups) and even, with the right work, set up a key to switch between presets. I chose the otherwise-useless Pause key for this; you can do whatever one you want. I can't sum up all the possibilities of the software in this review, but trust me: If you want to do it, you probably can.
Next up: I chose the cherry reds, because while I wanted a little clicking, I didn't want something with much resistance to my typing. I've gotten too used to the squishy keyboards, but that tiny extra resistance helps me a lot. No matter what switches you like, I'm sure they're all well-represented here. I was skeptical as the rounded keys looked weird, but then I remembered: I learned to "code" in on a Commodore 64, which was FAR rounder on its keys, and I LOVED that keyboard. By the way, the key grabber doohickey they include *sucks* with these keys, just a warning. It's not flexible enough. The keys are incredibly responsive though, and the "anti-ghosting technology" seems to be nearly-perfect. I have not a single practical or mechanical problem with this keyboard. I am pretty sure I type faster on this keyboard than any others since I was in the 10th grade taking typing classes. Yes, that used to be a thing, and still should be.
Now, the weight: This keyboard is reasonably heavy. It could maybe use a few grams more, but it holds still pretty well, even in first-person-shooter games. You might want to add a thin layer of rubber cement to the feet just to keep it more steady if you're serious, but the weight helps a ton already. Unlike the last keybaord I got, which first had a dead numpad minus key, then had a glitchy spacebar key with the replacement (Yeah, I know, pretty bad run), this does not have an exposed metal backplate. Lots of plastic, but it still feels incredibly durable.
The keys, while not completely separated from any blockages on the keyboard surface, are separated well enough for easy cleaning, and the raised sides are pretty gentle. They're also pretty tight against the switches, which is nice. You can easily remove them, but they don't just slip off without trying. You can use the tool or just let your fingers catch on the sharper edges and pull them off with some effort.
Finally, I can't say enough about the LED software available for the keyboard. You can customize per-game key lighting, get waves from your last-pressed key, make it shift colors as you go along, and virtually everything you'd want LEDs to do. You can even make it spell out a mesage i you want, and it's incredibly intuitive.
Bottom line? Yes, I recommend this keyboard, easily. It's not a bargain-basement mechanical, but it's definitely not the most expensive out there, and it has bells and whistles you can hardly imagine. Even as a simple keyboard, it does its job very well. Say you shut off the LEDs in a dimly-lit room: You can still see the letters and numbers fairly easily, and adding the beautiful glow isn't a bad thing. It's just really hard to photograph! If you want a nice mechanical keyboard that won't die on you after a month, I highly recommend this one. Corsair: They don't just make RAM.
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Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2018
Dovevo evitare di prenderla una volta visto quanto erano plasticosi i piedini per la tastiera e quelli per attaccare il poggiapolsi, ma ho deciso di fidarmi, non pensando che la tastiera potesse autodistruggersi così velocemente. Morale della favola: ho sbagliato, è di pessima qualità, la mia vecchia microsoft da ufficio da 12€ funziona ancora perfettamente e si leggono tutti i tasti mentre questo giocattolo da 120€ mi ha fatto riscrivere la parola "ancora" 3 volte perchè non prendeva i tasti, la C è quasi illeggibile, WASD stanno perdendo leggibilità e la gomma morbida si sta scollando, etc.
Sconsigliatissima.
here is what I think, good built, great on time delivery, love the click-click sound, the light patterns and the feel that i get while gaming is outstanding
La iluminacion es el punto fuerte de este teclado, cuenta con un fondo blanco debajo de las teclas, que ayuda a que los colores resalten aun mas. Los switches estan en un marco transparente dando el resultado que los leds se den a notar. Puedes hacer infinidad de combinaciones de iluminacion en el. Como ya comentaron igualmente puedes descargar unos perfiles con las configuraciones de ilmunacion bastante pero bastante interesantes. Puedes encontrarte con algo simple que te ayude a identificar bien los botones cuando juegas un shooter hasta la imagen de pacman correteado por los fantasmitas. Es incrieble todo eso que se puede hacer
Si tienes el dinero y estas en busca de un teclado mecanico, no lo pienses este es un teclado de calidad y que te durara por mucho tiempo, le da un look muy bueno a tu computadora.
Reviewed in Mexico on May 3, 2016
La iluminacion es el punto fuerte de este teclado, cuenta con un fondo blanco debajo de las teclas, que ayuda a que los colores resalten aun mas. Los switches estan en un marco transparente dando el resultado que los leds se den a notar. Puedes hacer infinidad de combinaciones de iluminacion en el. Como ya comentaron igualmente puedes descargar unos perfiles con las configuraciones de ilmunacion bastante pero bastante interesantes. Puedes encontrarte con algo simple que te ayude a identificar bien los botones cuando juegas un shooter hasta la imagen de pacman correteado por los fantasmitas. Es incrieble todo eso que se puede hacer
Si tienes el dinero y estas en busca de un teclado mecanico, no lo pienses este es un teclado de calidad y que te durara por mucho tiempo, le da un look muy bueno a tu computadora.
Despues de re-descubrir la magia de escribir en un teclado mecanico, opte por buscar uno para casa. Estuve muy tentado a adquirir el mismo modelo (DasKeyboard). Aunque quizas la falta de existencia en almacen de ese teclado me orillo a realizar una busqueda sobre los mejores teclados mecanicos.
En esa busqueda me encontre este maravilloso teclado con el que estoy escribiendo esta reseña. Es un teclado bastante suave, con un nivel de ruido muy bajo para ser un teclado mecánico. Haciendo una comparación con el DasKeyboard ambos teclados son alemanes, el Corsair es mucho más suave y con menos ruido, aunque ambos teclados son Cherry MX.
Quizás algo que me gustaría que ofreciera Corsair es un teclado sin iluminación ni etiquetas, como el DasKeyboard. Las luces distraen un poco y realmente alguien con experiencia en mecanografía no necesita esa iluminación. MI esposa dice lo contrario, que está excelente la iluminación.
En conclusión es un gran teclado, no me arrepiento para nada. Obvio es caro pero si dedicas mucho tiempo con un teclado consiéntete! vale cada peso que cuesta. Finalmente si tuviera que elegir entre el DasKeyboard y el Corsair, en una decisión muy cerrada me inclinaría por el Corsair. Y si Corsair ofrece este mismo modelo sin iluminación y sin etiquetas, definitivamente me iba por Corsair sin pensarlo.
Soy un ingeniero de software, entonces tiro mucho código. No lo ocupo como gamer pero sin duda sería un gran teclado. Lo evaluaré con Starcraft para revivir mi vicio!
Reviewed in Mexico on October 18, 2018
Despues de re-descubrir la magia de escribir en un teclado mecanico, opte por buscar uno para casa. Estuve muy tentado a adquirir el mismo modelo (DasKeyboard). Aunque quizas la falta de existencia en almacen de ese teclado me orillo a realizar una busqueda sobre los mejores teclados mecanicos.
En esa busqueda me encontre este maravilloso teclado con el que estoy escribiendo esta reseña. Es un teclado bastante suave, con un nivel de ruido muy bajo para ser un teclado mecánico. Haciendo una comparación con el DasKeyboard ambos teclados son alemanes, el Corsair es mucho más suave y con menos ruido, aunque ambos teclados son Cherry MX.
Quizás algo que me gustaría que ofreciera Corsair es un teclado sin iluminación ni etiquetas, como el DasKeyboard. Las luces distraen un poco y realmente alguien con experiencia en mecanografía no necesita esa iluminación. MI esposa dice lo contrario, que está excelente la iluminación.
En conclusión es un gran teclado, no me arrepiento para nada. Obvio es caro pero si dedicas mucho tiempo con un teclado consiéntete! vale cada peso que cuesta. Finalmente si tuviera que elegir entre el DasKeyboard y el Corsair, en una decisión muy cerrada me inclinaría por el Corsair. Y si Corsair ofrece este mismo modelo sin iluminación y sin etiquetas, definitivamente me iba por Corsair sin pensarlo.
Soy un ingeniero de software, entonces tiro mucho código. No lo ocupo como gamer pero sin duda sería un gran teclado. Lo evaluaré con Starcraft para revivir mi vicio!