DH Review: Razer Tarantula Keyboard

Zardon · Dec 19, 2007, 04:13 PM

Read The Review Here
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At Driver Heaven we spend a lot of time in front of PC’s and because of this our components such as keyboards and mice, even headphones, have to be decent quality. Having peripherals which perform well and feel comfortable is essential if you are an enthusiast. It says a lot about Razer that the systems at the desk I work on daily use Razer mice, a DeathAdder and a Diamondback. In addition to this a Barracuda headset can also be found hanging from my chair arm. These components all far exceeded our expectations when we first used them and turned out to be best in their class.

Erroneus · Dec 19, 2007, 11:42 PM

Great review! Thinking about getting one of these, but not completely sure about it yet, because my desk has a holder for keyboards and that holder isn't to big

Anyway the part about taking time getting used to it. I have actually tried that on a lot of keyboards, because i normally use very compact keyboards, where they keys are moved around a bit. From my expirence it takes no more then 1-2 weeks getting used to, but I guess thats depend on the person.

**kris23** · Dec 20, 2007, 12:33 AM

the keyboard is about 20.5 inches long and 8 and 3/4th inches wide

pretty big man....

mike2h · Dec 20, 2007, 12:53 AM

hasnt this keyboard has been replaced by a newer model?
i have one & agree with the overall review. great 'feel' & bulid quality.
2 things anybody considering buying might want to consider - the on board flash mem is pretty much useless. unlike my death adder mouse wich can have profile stored on board(meaning it acts the same way if used on another comp) the mem in the keyboard only works when drivers are installed & setup. pissed me of cause i thiought it would be just like my mouse & i could pack it over to my buds house & hook it up to one of his comps when we lan.
2nd, unless you are a touch typist(then the only reason you would need it is for the debatable coolnes factor) do not get the battlelight. it is a waste of $$ imo. it only covers the keys from s to page up/down & moves way to easily - i tilt it some times to get a better view of a keyboard area & any sort of light bump to the keyboard jostles it. wich means you are kinda screwed if you are like me & cant touch type & like to play in very low light conditions. the lettering on the keys are quite a bit 'darker' than usual.
while i like the 'action' & looks of this keyboard more than my wifes g15, i think the g15(havent tried the newest vers yet) is probably a better overall board. jmo.

**kris23** · Dec 20, 2007, 01:13 AM

the newest version is the Razer Lycosa, very nice but not in stock anywhere really.....

Erroneus · Dec 20, 2007, 04:32 PM

Well now i dont feel like buying it

Thanks for the inputs.

The Lycosa is looing promising though.

mike2h · Dec 20, 2007, 06:00 PM

i would definetly give the lycosa a look. & logitechs newest to.

Dec 19, 2007, 04:13 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	DH Review: Razer Tarantula Keyboard Read The Review Here _____________________ At Driver Heaven we spend a lot of time in front of PC’s and because of this our components such as keyboards and mice, even headphones, have to be decent quality. Having peripherals which perform well and feel comfortable is essential if you are an enthusiast. It says a lot about Razer that the systems at the desk I work on daily use Razer mice, a DeathAdder and a Diamondback. In addition to this a Barracuda headset can also be found hanging from my chair arm. These components all far exceeded our expectations when we first used them and turned out to be best in their class.

Dec 19, 2007, 11:42 PM	#2
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,417 Rep Power: 119 System Specs	Great review! Thinking about getting one of these, but not completely sure about it yet, because my desk has a holder for keyboards and that holder isn't to big Anyway the part about taking time getting used to it. I have actually tried that on a lot of keyboards, because i normally use very compact keyboards, where they keys are moved around a bit. From my expirence it takes no more then 1-2 weeks getting used to, but I guess thats depend on the person. __________________

Dec 20, 2007, 12:33 AM	#3
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	the keyboard is about 20.5 inches long and 8 and 3/4th inches wide pretty big man.... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Dec 20, 2007, 12:53 AM	#4
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	hasnt this keyboard has been replaced by a newer model? i have one & agree with the overall review. great 'feel' & bulid quality. 2 things anybody considering buying might want to consider - the on board flash mem is pretty much useless. unlike my death adder mouse wich can have profile stored on board(meaning it acts the same way if used on another comp) the mem in the keyboard only works when drivers are installed & setup. pissed me of cause i thiought it would be just like my mouse & i could pack it over to my buds house & hook it up to one of his comps when we lan. 2nd, unless you are a touch typist(then the only reason you would need it is for the debatable coolnes factor) do not get the battlelight. it is a waste of $$ imo. it only covers the keys from s to page up/down & moves way to easily - i tilt it some times to get a better view of a keyboard area & any sort of light bump to the keyboard jostles it. wich means you are kinda screwed if you are like me & cant touch type & like to play in very low light conditions. the lettering on the keys are quite a bit 'darker' than usual. while i like the 'action' & looks of this keyboard more than my wifes g15, i think the g15(havent tried the newest vers yet) is probably a better overall board. jmo. __________________

Dec 20, 2007, 01:13 AM	#5
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	the newest version is the Razer Lycosa, very nice but not in stock anywhere really..... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Dec 20, 2007, 04:32 PM	#6
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,417 Rep Power: 119 System Specs	Well now i dont feel like buying it Thanks for the inputs. The Lycosa is looing promising though. __________________

Dec 20, 2007, 06:00 PM	#7
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	i would definetly give the lycosa a look. & logitechs newest to. __________________