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OCZ Alchemy Series Elixir Keyboard

Based on 9 reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

4
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros

10 programmable hotkeys.
3 different hotkey profiles.
Extra set of gaming keys.
Macro function useful to gamers (especially MMORPG players).
Handy multimedia controls (especially mute and volume controls).
Rubberized keys are comfortable to work with.
Impressive feature set.
Rubberized keys add to the comfort level.
Easy to use configuration software.

Cons

Wired keyboard.
Only 3 keyboard profiles are permitted (for a maximum of 30 independent macros).
Left Windows Key.
Key layout deviates from traditional US-International standard.
Palm rest is rigid plastic.
Closely spaced keys.
No USB hub.
Keys attract grime.
Not an ideal daily typer.
Minor layout issues.

By ThinkComputers on February 24, 2010

The OCZ Elixir keyboard has been out for just about 2 years now. We were lucky enough to win one during CES at OCZ’s party. We normally would not review such an old keyboard, but looking around online we found this keyboard for $20 brand new,...

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By Benchmark Reviews on September 27, 2009

Professional Mechanical Keyboard Review There are a lot of keyboards out there. Some keyboards are wireless; others offer lighting effects, programmable displays, and drivers that remap the keyboards to configurations optimized for specific...

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By InsideHW on June 12, 2009

Final verdict is: very good. This keyboard isn’t meant to be used by users that type whole day long at home or office, but for gamers it is perfect choice. It can blend itself in almost any gaming ambient and even contribute to its...

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By Viperlair on December 08, 2008

There is a specialty keyboard for just about everything these days, as with all things this usually comes with a larger price. When I bought my G 15 it was around $100, its come down in price since then but no where near the $29.99 price tag of the...

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By Bigbruin on October 16, 2008

Is the OCZ Technology Elixir keyboard going to change the gamer keyboard realm forever? I doubt that. The best feature this keyboard has going for it is that the extra ten keys give users added flexibility. The programmable macro keys give consumers...

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By Overclock3D on October 11, 2008

So coming to the end of my time with the Elixir, it's time to look back over the last four pages and try and sum it up in a few paragraphs. From the start, it lays itself down as a pretty raw affair. No fancy LED screens or back lights here. But...

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By Fudzilla on October 09, 2008

The OCZ has done a great job with its Elixir gaming keyboard. Solidly built, with rubberized keys, a lot of features, ten macro keys and a very low price, this keyboard is a great deal. The price, $30-40 in the U.S. and the €20 in the E.U., is...

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By Hardware Canucks on September 29, 2008

When you take a long hard look at this keyboard you realize that the demographic the Elixir is aimed is the casual gamer. This is not a bad thing as there is a heck of a lot of people who don't want to go the $100+ elite gamer keyboard route, nor...

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By HardwareLogic on September 17, 2008

Given OCZs track record for quality products, we had high hopes for the Elixir. And with its smart layout and manifold features, it didnt disappoint, at least as a gaming plank. 10 macro keys and 3 profiles easily accommodate those who arent tied...

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By Virtual-Hideout on August 26, 2008

Overall, the OCZ Elixir is a solid keyboard at a very good price. ($30 retail) The minor layout issues we had were just that - minor nitpicks. Were very picky about our keyboards. Compared with most keyboards, $30 is about average - though the...

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