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Zboard Gamers Keyboard Starter Kit (PC)
 
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Zboard Gamers Keyboard Starter Kit (PC)

by SteelSeries
Platform:   Windows XP
3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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  • Platform:   Windows XP
  • Media: Video Game
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Frequently Bought Together

Zboard Gamers Keyboard Starter Kit (PC) + World of Warcraft: The Wrath of the Lich King Limited Edition Keyset (PC) + World of Warcraft: The Wrath of the Lich King Expansion Pack (PC/Mac)
Total RRP: £84.97
Price For All Three: £74.94

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Technical Details

  • 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

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  • ASIN: B0002XEOZ2
  • Product Dimensions: 46.8 x 22.5 x 4.3 cm ; 2 Kg
  • Release Date: 1 Jul 2005
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,483 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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Product Description

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.

    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.

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    3.4 out of 5 stars (19 customer reviews)
     
     
     
     
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    20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice for the powergamer, 23 Feb 2006
    A great idea brilliantly implemented, the Zboard is a keyboard aimed squarely at the gamer. The build quality of the product is high and the interchangeable keysets really do give you an advantage in getting to grips with a new game - particularly if you purchase one of the custom keysets designed specifically for your game. Let's face it, no-one likes reading a manual to find out which key does what, and the Zboard does a good job of cutting that hassle right down. I would like to see a greater selection of keysets produced for more titles, but that would be my only criticism of a very fine product.
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    17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
    3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but..., 20 Dec 2005
    Clever idea and clever marketing with all the branded keysets for popular games now available. It works really well, I used it extensively with Battlefield 2 and found the big movement keys and placement of weapon and movement selectors to be useful. I wouldn't go so far to say it gives you a competitive edge though. For me, the biggest drawback is the placement of the normal keys. Massively multiplayer online games like World of Warcraft practically require you to "talk" to other people and if you're a touch typist like myself then you'll forever be hitting backspace (once you've found it) to correct your spelling because the layout is no longer ergonomic.

    If I only played offline games then I'd give this 4 stars.

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    11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great keyboard for serious gaming, 12 Aug 2006
    Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 
    this is a great keyboard. it is simple to use, and has many features. The gaming keysets are very useful. they really help. I've bought both the BF2 and CoD 2 keysets, and they really help, no more frantic looking for the right button - which normally, by the time you've found it you're already dead - on the Zboard they're all clearly marked. great if you're into fps games.
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    Most Recent Customer Reviews

    3.0 out of 5 stars ZBOARD GAMERS KEYBOARD
    Bought as gift to inhance Husbands world of warcraft game. impressed and easy to use. No more getting the chat functions wrong!!!
    Published 4 months ago by Mrs. K. Frost

    2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment in availability of replacements
    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... Read more
    Published 9 months ago by E. Buck

    5.0 out of 5 stars great keybord
    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... Read more
    Published 13 months ago by C. Neath

    2.0 out of 5 stars Zboard great while it lasts
    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. Read more
    Published 15 months ago by Andrew Wheway

    3.0 out of 5 stars Good for some games
    I've found this keyboard to be clever and certainly useful for some games.
    But the non movement keys are very awkward and badly positioned, and make typing difficult... Read more
    Published 18 months ago by T. Wainwright

    4.0 out of 5 stars Z board - Long Term review
    I've been using the Z board for a year now, almost exclusively for playing Wow, although I have just been given another overlay for Christmas (BF:2142). Read more
    Published 18 months ago by Mr. C. D. Austin

    1.0 out of 5 stars THOUGHT IT WAS A KEYBOARD IT AIN'T
    TO FIDDLY RETURNED IT IMMEDIATLY, NO PROBLEM FROM AMAZON (THERE NEVER IS) BOUGHT Z BOARD GAMING KEYBOARD? EXCELLENT? Read more
    Published 19 months ago by OLD AVENGER

    5.0 out of 5 stars Brillient
    I Have had this keyboard for about a year now. I am currently using it under Windows Vista Ultimate and it works perfectly. Read more
    Published on 11 April 2007 by T. Dyer

    3.0 out of 5 stars Great for games, less good as a keyboard
    If you use your PC mainly for playing games then this is a great keyboard. Just place the games overlay onto the Zboard and you have great left hand control for the game with... Read more
    Published on 29 Nov 2006 by Steven M. Ward

    3.0 out of 5 stars A keyboard that ignores many PC users needs
    This maker, like many other makers of input peripherals, console controllers, etc ignores a significant section of users by not making versions of them for left handers and... Read more
    Published on 28 Jun 2006 by Jonty H Campbell

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