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Zboard Gamers Keyboard Starter Kit (PC)

Zboard Gamers Keyboard Starter Kit (PC)
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Product Description

So youve got the latest 8GHz processor, a real sexy computer case, a hard disk the size of a Shoguns spare wheel and a screen with more focus than a radio telescope so why did you scrimp on the keyboard? Many of todays computers play a dual role, on the one hand they have to be hard working business tools and on the other, capable game stations. The trouble is, all computers come with a standard keyboard that makes typing easy but gaming tedious. The Zboard is the ONLY keyboard that gives you hot swappable key sets. One minute you have a professional Multimedia office keyboard, the next, an unbeatable gaming platform to make sense of all that power. Each key set can be changed in less than 10 seconds without the need to turn off or re-boot the computer. Simply unclip one end, lift out and replace with the other key set its that easy.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #5944 in Computer & Video Games
  • Brand: Ideazon
  • Released on: 2005-07-01
  • Platform: Windows XP
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 1.69" h x 8.86" w x 18.43" l,

Features

  • USB
  • 2 Port Non-Powered USB Hub
  • Volume Up/Down, Volume mute, FF/Stop/Play/RW
  • 9 Programmable Hot Keys
  • Instant record macro facility

Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer's Description
Zboard is the first interchangeable custom keyboard in the world. Update the mod files and stomp the competition in the latest games. Of all the tools in your gaming arsenal, Zboard is your most lethal weapon.

A Zboard Base has an auto recognition feature for any keyset you insert. There's no need to install any additional software. It is the brain behind the brawn. Just switch keysets and play your favorite games. The Zboard Base comes with these standard features:

USB Hub (ZBD-101 USB Version only)
Your Zboard Base is equipped with 2 USB (bus powered) connectors. This HUB supports low voltage devices (up to 100mA) such as mice, joystick or memory sticks. Now you can plug devices directly to your Zboard without the hassle of crawling down to your PC.

Hot Keys
A set of nine hot keys launch common functions such as E-mail, Calculator and My Computer or allow you to instantly return to a pre-selected destination, such as a file, folder, program or web page.

Multimedia Controls
A set of 7 one-touch multimedia control buttons: play/pause, stop, next/previous track, volume up/down and mute.

Additional LED Indicators
In addition to the standard 3 LED (Caps, Scroll and Num lock) Zboard has additional 3 LEDs to indicate Zboard enhanced functionality (Pad Lock, Bar Lock and Enable).

Designed for First/Third Person Shooter and Action games, the Gaming Keyset provides a better gaming experience, advanced layout and built-in technology advantages. It comes loaded with a selection of mod files for today's hottest games.

  • Large "butterfly" keys are enlarged and sloped to help keep fingers comfortable through hours of gaming
  • Most commonly used shooter and action game commands are labeled right on the keys to help you start playing new games faster
  • Unique domed action keys give gamers the responsive feel that they demand.
  • Players can easily access more critical commands with the one hand control zone.
  • Registers up to seven simultaneous key-strokes, in comparison to 2-4 on most other keyboards! Jump, move forward, lean left, change weapon and shoot at the same time!!

    Also includes standard keyset. The Standard Keyset is based on the traditional 108-key layout packed with Zboard enhanced features. It is specifically designed to optimize the use of Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer applications.

  • The typing zone (QWERTY) has 2 sets of commands common to Windows applications labeled for your convenience.
  • Special "macro" Keys: Zboard "macro" keys are located in the Pad and Bar areas of the Standard Keyset and feature easy access to advanced functionality inherent to Windows and Internet Explorer applications.
  • Windows Quick Commands: the Windows Pad includes 16 commands for frequently used Windows features such as Minimize/Maximize, My Computer, Show Desktop and more.
  • Internet Explorer Quick Commands: the Internet Bar includes 12 commands for frequently used Internet Explorer features such as Home, Backward/Forward, My Favorites and more.
  • Zboard KeyTips is an interactive help application that allows you to quickly and easily test and verify the different labeled key functions of your Zboard" Standard Keyset.

    • Customer Reviews

    Disappointment in availability of replacements2
    I was bought a Zboard complete with games keyboard and World Warcraft board last Christmas. The QWERTY keyboard has failed in that 2 keys are no longer working and nowhere can I find a replacement.I prefer the standard keyboard in everyday use so I tried changing the 2 keys ,but to no avail. My World Warcraft operates ALL characters, which tells me it is the actual keys from the board that must be at fault.Any solutions would be welcome

    great keybord5
    i just got this and im in love with it, im mostly using the normal layout, when i wait for my age of conan keyset to arrive

    the media keys work perfectly, you can change the controls for the other keyset in the software which comes with it

    i would recommend it to any one


    oh yeah the only problem i have had is, my right control sticks 1 in 10 times

    Zboard great while it lasts2
    Well, I had one of these last year for Guild Wars and having the short keys for your fav games is great. But these things are very unreliable. Mine I had 6 of the keys stick. Now gamers are going to beat up a keyboard more than most so why is this piece of kit not robust? I'm not playing international track and field where you knew you had to buy several controllers to win lol.

    I give two because my version broke, but I was not giving it a hammering so that why I post this review to warn. It should be robust. I would maybe consider a logitech product, they are sound.