Razer Lycosa Mirror

Zitat: Pros: + solide Verarbeitung + angenehmer Anschlag + zahlreiche Features (Anti-Ghosting, Hyperesponse...) + viele Sondertasten + starke Hintergrundbeleuchtung + fairer Preis + coole Optik Cons: - Hochglanzoberfläche

Zitat: Seal of Approval Typing on the Lycosa Mirror certainly takes some getting used to. Because the keys each have such a low rise above the frame of the keyboard, it´s unnaturally hard to tell the difference between keys without looking. The left control key takes especially long to get used to, as the Window keys are not as pronounced as on other keyboards. Though the Lycosa Mirror at first gives the impression of a laptop keyboard, the keys do take a bit of force to press, and make their fair share of clicking noise when pressed. The wrist rest on the Lycosa Mirror is especially sturdy because it is screwed down, which is a nice change from other keyboards. The notch cut out from the center, however, is unexplainable and frankly annoying. It sits right under the right-hand palm, providing uneven support. As far as looks are concerned, the Lycosa Mirror is a very attractive keyboard. The mirror finish is of course prone to finger prints. Even though Razer provided a cleaning cloth, in order to keep the keyboard looking nice, you´ll have to clean regularly. While I like the idea of a mirror-finished peripheral, there aren´t many shiny mice on the market, so the Lycosa Mirror may not match your setup. Also, the WASD light-up mode doesn´t make much sense. If you have to look for keys, you´re going to have to look for more than just those four keys; nobody just uses W, A, S and D. I do appreciate, though, that Razer didn´t attempt to light up the space-bar. The media “TouchPanel” is a nice feature, but it is a pretty shabby solution that Razer included four media players and only four media players. If you like Songbird or any other media player, you´re likely out of luck. Where the Lycosa Mirror really excels is its customizability. Changing key functions is very easy and straightforward, and the ten profiles available provide a good amount of room for variation. Playing MMOs on the Lycosa Mirror, like Guild Wars, makes binding keys easier than ever. Speaking of which, gaming on the Lycosa Mirror is a pleasure, as keys push quickly and the layout is standard. In all, the Razer Lycosa Mirror is a great keyboard to use. It looks good and functions well. Razer did make some curious design choices, such as the notch in the wrist rest, the WASD lighting modes and the lonely USB port, but the Lycosa Mirror is a fine product nevertheless.

Zitat: Bronze Award Positive Aspekte: + Aussehen der Mirror Special Edition + Guter Druckpunkt der Tasten + Gute Ausleuchtung der Tasten + Headsetund USB-Anschlüsse Negative Aspekte: - Minimales Klappern der Leertaste beim Loslassen - Keine zusätzlichen GamingTasten Die Razer Lycosa Mirror bescherte uns ein ungetrübtes Gaming-Vergnügen und ließ auch bei der Erstellung von Texten keine Wünsche offen. Fehlerfreies und schnelles Tippen waren das Ergebnis. Eine marginale Trübung des Eindrucks hinterlassen das minimale Klappern der Leertaste beim Loslassen und die fehlenden, gesonderten Gaming-Tasten. Man kann zwar die herkömmlichen Tasten mit neuen Einzelbelegungen und Makros versehen, aber einige wenige Zusatztasten wären wünschenswert gewesen. Die wahlweise Beleuchtung des gesamten Tastenfeldes oder der WASD-Gaming-Kombination ermöglicht das sichere Ansteuern der Tasten ohne Kompromisse. Dunkle Gamer-Räume erschweren einem nun nicht mehr den Erfolg bei wetteifernden Herausforderungen, denen man sich stellt. Die rückwärtigen Anschlüsse der Tastatur sind äußerst komfortabel beim Anschluß von Headset und bis zu zwei USB-Geräten. Besonders bei Geräten mit zu kurzen Kabeln kommen diese einem sehr entgegen. Das elegante Mirror-Finishing erfordert auch ein wenig Liebe vom Benutzer. Dazu dient das authentische Razer-Microfasertuch mit Razer-Stickerei, welches die Spuren der letzten Anstrengungen eines Wettbewerbs im Handumdrehen wegwischt. Für einen Listenpreis von rund 70 Euro muss man allerdings genug Gamer-Enthusiast sein, um diesem Schmuckstück den nötigen Respekt zu zollen.

Zitat: Pros: + Backlighting + Customizability + Looks + Simple driver control software Cons: - Key labels not visible till backlit - No control over backlight brightness This keyboard, like most other Razer products, is meant to be used by gamers and the company´s great experience in that market really shows. The Lycosa has a nice array of useful features that should be appreciated by this crowd. The first thing anyone opening this box will notice is the mirror-like, glossy look of both the keyboard´s casing and keys. The only downside is that it´s hard to keep it clean as the tiniest dust particle will be clearly visible. However, and surprisingly enough, fingerprints aren´t so much of an issue as they barely show up and a quick wipe using the supplied cloth will clean those few obvious marks in a second. While the sound ports aren´t a ground breaking feature, I can see them widely used by people whose sound system consist of a pair of headphones and a microphone. Gamers are likely to correspond to that profile, especially those playing online games and commonly attending LAN events. In the same area, the USB port is also an interesting addition and, since it works at full USB 2.0 speed, it can be used with any device. Getting started was a straightforward process, the supplied disc automatically launched the installer and the Lycosa was ready to be used in no time. Razer´s driver control allowed for a great deal of customization, was very easy to use and is a lightweight application. I would have appreciated more control over the backlighting, including dimming and more options as to which keys should be lit. It´s also worth mentioning once again that the keys are barely visible when they´re off no matter how well lit your room is. Fortunately, once it´s backlight is turned on, everything is as clear as it gets and typing on it is a pleasure. The keys feel great and the keyboard is comfortable to type on even after many hours spent using it. That made for a great gaming experience as well as the low profile keys that cut response time enough to make a difference in some situations. Overall, the Lycosa Mirror Special Edition is a great keyboard with a bunch of interesting features at a competitive price point. Of course, don´t hesitate to make a trip to a local store since there is nothing like trying it out for yourself. If you´re into gaming and looking for a brand new keyboard, this one is definitely worth looking at.

Zitat: Seal of approval Pros: + 1000MHz Poll and 1ms Response + Great back lighting + 10 profiles for macro switching + All keys macro programmable + Multimedia touch buttons + Looks intimidating + On keyboard USB and sound ports Cons: - One USB port - Finger Prints show up harshly - Multimedia keys only compatible with certain programs - In WASD mode in darkened room other keys hard to see