Been a while since I've talked in this thread...but I saw talk of more comparison between keyboards regarding performance and "bling". If you are not wanting top performance but want a fancy show off keyboard, I've seen a few that use imaged keys and complete underlighting. With the Razer Tarantula, it is plugging into 2 usb ports for as much power as it needs, every key on its own engine for hyper fast response and anti-ghosting. 10 keys at a time and immediate response (which I have noticed a difference from my last keyboard and my g/f's current keyboard) is far more important to me than fancy lights. This thing has a 2port usb hub as well to plug in flash drives or what have you, and between that and all the engine's, memory, its just not possible to have all that and a fully backlit keyboard. As far as "bling" on the tarantula: I find myself just stairing at the razer logo fading in and out, its awesome. I replaced the L1-L5 and R1-R5 keys with the FPS themed keys that light up more.

After using it a few weeks now, typing on it just feels amazing. I cannot go back to a normal keyboard now. I occasionally switch with my g/f's computer and use a microsoft keyboard that is not for gaming. Has no anti-ghosting, I cannot even angle-jump on WoW, and just does not feel as good.

Tarantula supports 10-key simultaneuosly? btw, how much the price of Tarantula, because i saw Saitek Eclipse @RM279 price tag

This post has been edited by sniper69: Dec 2 2006, 02:58 AM

Thats right, 10 keys woot. Not sure the conversion but I got the Tarantula for $100 USD.

10-keys...that great man, i thought it'll support only 7-keys, so no need to upgrade mine ...now thinking to get it, roughly, RM350~RM380

Pc fair 345 pr 365 ( can't rmb the exact one) BULK RM 325.

i saw tarantula at pc fair but seems like the design not so special as g15.but i like the razer logo thr

you are not from razerzone are u? and from the way u talk, u arent malaysian. anyways, what's so special about tarantula's usb ports? it is only usb1.1, instead of 2.0. Logitech G15 has them too, same 1.1. my high speed USB drive would only operate in 1.1 mode on these ports so what's the point.

I dont care about the bling, it is ok without one. but the battlelight looks stupid. glad it is only an add-on tho. regarding the only attraction to this keyboard, the anti ghosting, i havent read any reviews truly tested on this one, except one chinese reviews saying it actually only registered 8 keys.

still waiting for more practical review for this keyboard. so far official reviews are all about good, while i read actual user reviews in forums, saying this keyboard is just too buggy. hmm...
and when the heck are they gonna release a green version.

one more thing to add: the glossy finish is easy to get scratched?

This post has been edited by SpikeTwo: Dec 2 2006, 08:38 PM

About the glossy finish, saw the video reviews saying that the keyboard is very easy to leave finger prints on it which is uncool.

How much you bought the tarantula for Generatedname.Cause I'm planning to get one but need to know how users feel about this keyboard.

for me i think is not worth to get tarantula.i would rather go for g15

whether the tarantula is worth it or not, it's actually very much dependent on individual...since both g15 and the tarantula are almost the same in terms of pricing...

to me, i'm not really a hardcore gamer. i choose the tarantula over the g15 simply because i like the design and the comfort. the typing feel on this tarantula is much much better compared to my previous microsoft elite. i wouldn't compare it with the g15 cos i've never used one...

i can safely say that i'm going to stick to this keyboard for a very long time...as long as it doesn't go down on me...

what the diffrence between everglide keyboard and Razer Tralantutla???????

for me everlgide keyboard look normal to me except some USB port and mic in speaker in port,,,

well, u're wrong about the pricing.. tarantula is 345.. I got my G15 below 300.

since this thread talk bout keyboard, i was wondering any of you knw where i can get Saitek Eclipse keyboard ? I onli find Eclipse II at All IT,

the pricing that you gave is a bit biased though.we have to at least compared both in retail pricing.in fact you can get tarantula at 345 while g15 at 339...and iirc, i did mentioned that it's ALMOST the same in terms of pricing...

come on...why argue over figures...we all know that both keyboard's pricing are at about the same range...

Saitek Eclipse Illuminated PC Gaming Keyboard - Blue Lights <----Any1 know where can get this

nah, i got my G15 for 310 from C-Zone

[quote=dualshock,Dec 4 2006, 05:06 PM]
the pricing that you gave is a bit biased though.we have to at least compared both in retail pricing.in fact you can get tarantula at 345 while g15 at 339...and iirc, i did mentioned that it's ALMOST the same in terms of pricing...

come on...why argue over figures...we all know that both keyboard's pricing are at about the same range...

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[quote=LittleLinnet,Dec 5 2006, 04:20 PM]
nah, i got my G15 for 310 from C-Zone

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hahaha... see, even littlelinnet got it cheap.. i actually got it for 279 ler.. Rm70 difference with tarantula.. figures to me , tat's a lot dude.. hehehe

but RM279 still sound exp for me lol.haha

oh well i just got it from shop directly, and did some negotiation, that's all
i know bulk is cheaper though