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post Mar 2 2010, 11:05 PM

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http://www.steelseries.com/int/press/press...yboard_the_6gv2

SteelSeries 6G V2 announced!
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post Apr 1 2010, 10:05 PM

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A SteelSeries Merc or Merc Stealth is relatively quiet compared to other gaming keyboards. But you lose the tactile feeling for the keys.
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post May 6 2010, 08:12 PM

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Why not SteelSeries Merc Stealth? Slightly above your price point. If not, I vote for the G15.
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post May 10 2010, 10:43 AM

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QUOTE(StereophileDream @ May 9 2010, 09:39 PM)
Yeah,considering this too.But is this KB in your opinion got more features(except LCD display)than G110,MS X3,X6?
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Personally I would take the regular Merc since I don't need the backlight. Then they feel of the keys are different. The regular has a more tactile feel while the stealth is soft like some laptop keys. Main feature for them is the 'butterfly key' gaming area.
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post May 11 2010, 04:09 AM

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QUOTE(StereophileDream @ May 10 2010, 07:42 PM)
Is that those'butterfly key' act like macros?
Hopefully it is as useful as logitech macros if I buy this KB later.
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Actually the butterfly is this part here:
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Used as a replacement for the regular WASD area of keys.

As for macroing, the G110 would be a better choice since it offers dedicated buttons for macros whereas the Merc can set macros for most keys.

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post May 11 2010, 08:51 PM

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I don't like the feel of the keys, not tactile enough compared to the regular Merc or ZBoard.
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post May 12 2010, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(StereophileDream @ May 12 2010, 01:12 AM)
Wow,since I got logitech KB,would like to try others if can.Is that all the keys on the 'butterfly'area can set to act as macros? notworthy.gif
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The butterfly area is more like a quick interface for FPS players mostly but it's still marcoable at any key you would like.
Like this would be the default setting.

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And this if set to CS.

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But it might look a bit different on the Merc since those come from my ZBoard's ZEngine.

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post May 12 2010, 01:19 PM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ May 12 2010, 11:20 AM)
that butterfly layout from a merc?
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No la, that 1 is Zboard. Merc got more keys on top.

See?
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All programmable.
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post May 13 2010, 11:35 AM

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QUOTE(ipcam88 @ May 13 2010, 08:30 AM)

buttons are too small and too close to each and another... some more ..so many.... looks complicated...unless you use it for a long period, else... its gonna take you quite a few days or few weeks perhaps just to get used to this type of complicated keyboard. Unless you are really a very very hardcore gamers or somebody that love to research complex keyboard..
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post May 20 2010, 10:56 AM

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QUOTE(victor2212 @ May 19 2010, 04:05 PM)
Bought a sidewinder x4, very nice biggrin.gif

althought i havent gotten used to the position of the keys compared to my old keyboard.

need abit time to get used to it.
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How are the keys? Mushy? Tactile?
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post May 21 2010, 09:20 AM

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Well there is the OCZ Alchemy Elixir available for RM100 or so. I think that is quite decent for a budget gaming keyboard.
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post May 22 2010, 02:16 AM

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The USB ports for some keyboards are crap... using old USB 1.1
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post May 22 2010, 02:43 AM

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The legendary 7G has 2 of them USB 1.1 ports.
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post May 22 2010, 12:17 PM

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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ May 22 2010, 02:47 AM)
Wait, were you referring to the USB connector for the keyboard to PC, or the extra USB ports the keyboard has?

If extra port, then the G15's ports are also USB 1.1
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Was referring to the extra USB ports on the keyboard themselves.
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post May 22 2010, 04:57 PM

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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ May 22 2010, 04:38 PM)
iinm, for the keyboard to have USB 2.0, extra power is needed.
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Perhaps, maybe they should consider making them true USB 2.0 hubs sometime in the future. Solves a lot of problems for people.
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post May 22 2010, 06:44 PM

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G110 is high speed USB 2.0, sure no prob. sweat.gif
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post May 23 2010, 09:34 AM

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It seems like TS has abandoned the thread.
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post May 23 2010, 11:38 PM

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Was at LYP just now, tested a Sidewinder X4. Keys are quite tactile and the spacebar is not so loud anymore.
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post May 25 2010, 04:31 PM

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QUOTE(gooni3 @ May 25 2010, 02:00 PM)
hhahaa dem.. now its x6 vs x4.. i'll test all of them out =).. tho i dont need so many macros.. i just need one that is comfortable for typing.. heard that x4 is an improved version of the typing.. (loud noises reduced)
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Yea, not as loud as the X6 when using the space bar. Keys still tactile-ish.
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Ask your brother which he likes better? Since he is using it later.
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