also @ TechSpot: Dell's thumb drive-sized computer will ship in July for $100

Gigabyte unveils Aivia K8100 variable force gaming keyboard

Discussion in 'TechSpot News and Comments' started by Matthew, Mar 16, 2011.

Post New Reply

  1. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,893   +53

    Gigabyte has announced "the world's first" gaming keyboard with an ergonomic variable force design. Easily accessible keys such as WSAD, numbers one through five and space require a force of 70g to actuate, while keys like shift and tab have a peak force of 50g because they are often hit with your weakest finger. Most of the keys are rated at 60g. The company also touts the Aivia K8100's massive wrist rest, which it likens to the hood of a sports car -- an odd comparison, if we may say so.

    Read the whole story
    Matthew, Mar 16, 2011
    #1

  2. PinothyJ TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 383   +12

    I'll let the Violent Femmes have this one:
    You're so ugly -- I'm tellin' you straight
    You're so ugly -- don't make a mistake
    'Cause you ugly -- I'm tellin' you that
    Say, why, why, why would I lie to you?
    Why would I lie? Why would I lie?

    You're so ugly -- all the time
    You're so ugly -- you ain't no friend of mine
    'Cause you ugly -- you can bet it on the bank
    Say, why, why, why would I lie to you?
    Why would I lie? Why would I lie?


    :|...
    PinothyJ, Mar 16, 2011
    #2

  3. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,893   +53

    Just to be clear, that image has a colored diagram to show the force value of each key. You can see other pictures on the product page. Nonetheless, I find it unattractive too.
    Matthew, Mar 16, 2011
    #3

  4. n00bzZy TechSpot Member Posts: 36

    An interesting concept nevertheless, though it's probably useful only for a small percentage of gamers. Us hardcore gamers got our pinky's all trained :p
    n00bzZy, Mar 16, 2011
    #4

  5. Guest

    The macro feature is nice for MMO's, and yea i could see it's only useful for small percentage of gamers. I still prefer a mouse with a boatload of buttons for MMO and FPS games.
    Guest, Mar 16, 2011
    #5

  6. BlindObject Newcomer, in training Posts: 446

    MECHANICAL OR NOTHING
    BlindObject, Mar 16, 2011
    #6
     

  7. PinothyJ TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 383   +12

    I know, but still, it has that - well nremember when your mother did something 'cool' to impress you when youb were little and you hang your head in awkward embarrassment? - kind of feel?
    PinothyJ, Mar 17, 2011
    #7

  8. gwailo247 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,105   +18

    Especially if you learned to type on a typewriter.
    gwailo247, Mar 17, 2011
    #8

  9. Lokalaskurar TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 616

    I would definitely get one if it comes in fire-orange and black, it would look really nice on a major LAN. Sticking out from the crowd is the deal.
    Lokalaskurar, Mar 17, 2011
    #9

  10. Lurker101 TechSpot Booster Posts: 542   +63

    I'll definitely be giving this keyboard a miss.
    Lurker101, Mar 17, 2011
    #10

  11. Rasta211 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 139   +10

    Comes with a key "puller" so you can clean underneath the keys. I guess if your a fan of the big wrist rest area then you will like this.

    I like the different colour in keyboards most of all. lol.
    Rasta211, Mar 17, 2011
    #11

  12. Arris TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,306   +17

    Weird to have a touch and slide volume control and an additional separate display for current volume level. Would have been neater to combine the two like on Logitech Dinovo Edge. Not convinced by this product at all...
    Arris, Mar 17, 2011
    #12

  13. andreasf93 Newcomer, in training Posts: 25

    This.
    andreasf93, Mar 17, 2011
    #13

  14. Cota TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 520   +8

    Im the only one that doesnt have a gaming keyboard and still thinks that this weight thingy looks useless?, i mean yeah sometimes you miss press some keys but if you do it often its not entirely the keyboards fault.
    Cota, Mar 17, 2011
    #14

  15. Rick TechSpot Staff Posts: 6,248   +38

    .. Especially if you play games ON a typewriter. I used to burn through a 6 ink ribbons a week.

    Now I can only type properly on keyboards with keys made of rocks held up by a minimum of 40psi of hydraulic pressure.
    Rick, Mar 17, 2011
    #15

  16. gwailo247 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,105   +18

    with that grip I hope you have a good urologist...
    gwailo247, Mar 17, 2011
    #16

  17. fpsgamerJR62 Newcomer, in training Posts: 489

    The first thing that came to my mind when I saw the keyboard wasn't " Wow, cool gaming keyboard" but rather " I hope they don't think I borrowed my niece's Disney-themed keyboard because my regular Logitech G15 broke down." :)
    fpsgamerJR62, Mar 18, 2011
    #17

  18. Guest

    Just got it, heaps better than a stock standard key board, i like the silicon dust cover, practical and nice feel to it.

    wanted something comfortable for gaming, and the wrist rest is perfect for when using 'wasd' keys. it's nice and big without being MASSIVE, i was worried from the pics but it's reasonably compact, dosnt need a huge amount of space on the desk, just a bit more than average which is what i wanted.

    the heavier 'wasd' buttons is defianantly a nice touch too, bit more solid press for keys that get hammered. is my 1st gaming keyboard, and i bought the x8000 mouse to match, and like i said as an upgrade from stock standard, nice to have peripherals with gaming in mind.
    Guest, Jun 25, 2011
    #18

Add New Comment

Social Login & Guest Posting TechSpot Members
Login here or sign up for free,
it takes about a minute.
Get complete access to the TechSpot community. Join thousands of technology enthusiasts that contribute and share knowledge in our forum. Get a private inbox, upload your own photo gallery and more.