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Razer Deathstalker Ultimate

Based on 9 reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

3
Average:

3
Bad:

2

Pros

Switchblade UI.
Adjustable multi-color backlight.
Great touchscreen.
Useful functions.
Stylish design.
Build quality.
Super comfortable and responsive.
Screenshot app.

Cons

Mediocre keys.
Some minor bugs remain with touchpad.
Expensive.
Some software kinks.
Few compelling touch screen apps.

By Overclock3D on January 23, 2013

So let's get the elephant in the room dealt with. No, if you're solely after a keyboard for typing and don't plan at all on gaming to the degree you need a spare screen with some cool features, this is too expensive for your needs. But, and...

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By PCAuthority on November 08, 2012

Ultimately, though, it is bit of an unnecessary gadget. It’s great on the Blade, where it’s more tightly integrated with the overall machine, but on a keyboard it seems a bit cludgy, not to mention excessive in terms of cost.

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By PCAdvisor on November 02, 2012

Early adopters and LAN partiers in need of a little extra braggadocio may embrace the Deathstalker Ultimate purely on the promise of being able to check Twitter on their keyboard between bouts of Counter-Strike, and MMORPG players will appreciate the extra screen space and programmable hotkeys afforded by the Switchblade UI...

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By TechHive on October 29, 2012

Building a beautiful LCD touchscreen and ten programmable LED keys into a gaming keyboard is a neat idea, but in practice the Switchblade interface feels more like a gimmick than a useful feature. Opening apps like Twitter or Facebook on your keyboard instead of your browser is pointless...

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By RipTen on October 29, 2012

I’d recommend looking at the DeathStalker, which is functionally very similar (just without the Switchblade). We’re keeping our eye on the progress of the Switchblade UI and we’ll keep you posted as more developers sign on with unique applications for the embedded screen.

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By PCWorld on October 29, 2012

The gimmicky features and average performance of this unique gaming keyboard don't justify the premium price.

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By GadgetReview on October 25, 2012

The Deathstalker Ultimate is unlike any keyboard we’ve seen thus far. The full capacitive keyboard will turn many heads. Plus general keyboard performance is excellent. I can easily recommend this one as I know Razer is committed to enhancing the longevity of that touch screen with more gamer-targeted applications.

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By PC Mag on October 22, 2012

The Razer DeathStalker Ultimate is the only gaming keyboard to consider, if you want to use Razer's Switchblade UI without shelling out the price of a premium gaming laptop. For everyone else, however, there are better (and cheaper) options out...

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By Destructoid on October 08, 2012

Is the Razer Deathstalker Ultimate the ultimate PC gaming keyboard? Maybe for you. For me, the best gaming keyboard is one with dependable WASD keys and a space bar that isn't bouncy or noisy. I love the Switchblade trackpad and assignable buttons, but they're a luxury that I can't see myself using often enough for the outlay.

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By Examiner on September 28, 2012

I suspect my absolute dream keyboard would be a Razer Black Widow Ultimate (with its awesome mechanical keys) paired with an adjustable tilt-screen Switchblade UI, conveniently located on the left-hand side of the keyboard in the area around the ESC-F1-F2 keys (although the price of such a beast would probably send shivers down one’s spine).

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