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ThermalTake TT eSports Meka G1

Based on 16 reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

5
Average:

5
Bad:

0

Pros

Dual USB Ports.
Awesome Looking Notification Lights.
Good For Gaming.
Quick-response mechanical keys.
Sturdy construction.
Onboard USB and audio jacks.
Excellent Build Quality.
Mechanical Switches.
Gold Plated Connectors.
Extreme AntiGhosting.
Military Grade Cable.
Price (For Some).
Compact design.
Reasonably priced.
Cherry Black MX mechanical switches.

Cons

Expensive.
Poor Key Layout.
Heavy.
Bad For Typing.
No dedicated media keys.
Key switches feel squishy versus "clicky" mechanical keyboards.
Short Handrest.
Not suited for every day use.
No backlighting.
Expensive.
Non-clicky keys.
Lock status LED's are way too bright.
Full antighosting only works with USB to PS/2 adapter.

By ThinkComputers on May 10, 2012

In conclusion I think this keyboard is a step in the right direction for Themaltake’s Tt-eSPORTS line. The MEKA has good things about it, but would I recommend this unit over something like the Corsair Vengeance K60 Mechanical Keyboard? The...

70
By Expert Reviews on February 24, 2012

Simply one of the best mechanical keyboards we’ve had the pleasure to use...

80
By TechwareLabs on January 04, 2012

Based on my impressions of the Challenger keyboard, I wasn’t expecting much. With the MEKA series, however, Thermaltake is clearly stepping up their game. While the cherry black switches are a bit stiff for everyday typing, the keyboard overall is...

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By TechwareLabs on November 30, 2011

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By Computer Shopper on November 29, 2011

The gaming-centric Meka G1 mechanical keyboard is a solid typer, with integrated USB ports and audio jacks. The keys feel squishier than on other mechanical keyboards we’ve used, but that’s by design....

70
By PC Advisor on October 21, 2011

Overall, the Thermaltake Meka G1 is a pretty good deal and a fine keyboard if you prefer the non-tactile feel of Cherry Black switches. But if you want to recreate the clicky, half-press resistance of the mechanical keys from 20 years ago, you’ll...

70
By HardwareHeaven on September 23, 2011

As with other mechanical keyboards we have seen recently the Meka G1 does not come with fancy macro controls or flashy illumination options, that's not what the Meka G1 is about. What Tt eSPORTS have done is stripped back all this and created a very...

90
By Legit Reviews on September 09, 2011

With top of the line construction, gaming oriented features, and an overall brilliant design; I can say that Thermaltake has a great product on their hand....

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By Real World Labs on July 29, 2011

The MEKA G1 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard was used for the past 6 days right next to the 7G Pro Gaming Keyboard and that's mainly why i also compared them, that and also because their specification tables have far too many things in common. First...

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By Kitguru.net on July 17, 2011

Thermaltake have had great success with their range of TT eSPORTS gaming keyboards, with the MEKA G1 earning many awards worldwide. It is a tasty product on paper, incorporating a beautiful finish with fast response time, USB 2.0 inputs and high...

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