Razer Arctosa Gaming Keyboard now available in Australia

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If you're in the market for a new, simple and elegant looking keyboard, [comp=1042]Razer[/comp] may have what you're after. As of the start of this week, the [comp=1042]Razer[/comp] Arctosa Gaming Keyboard is available from "select" Australian retailers.

With slim keycap design, [comp=1042]Razer[/comp]'s Hyperresponse technology and a bunch of other tech under its hood, the keyboard promises to give gamers the "competitive edge" - allowing them to perform faster in games.

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[exe3]

so expensive, and no backlighting? what's the point? i'd think backlighting would be hugely useful when playing at night

[tranquil]

so expensive, and no backlighting? what's the point? i'd think backlighting would be hugely useful when playing at night

exactly the first thing i thought, way too expensive for a non-backlit keyboard.

[FooIsm]

i dont like backlighitng... in a dark room it tends to glare or somthing onto my eyes... dunno if its just a distraction or not

[exe3]

i dont like backlighitng... in a dark room it tends to glare or somthing onto my eyes... dunno if its just a distraction or not

i'd assume the G15 has brightness controls and the ability to turn it off

[Disruptor4]

i dont like backlighitng... in a dark room it tends to glare or somthing onto my eyes... dunno if its just a distraction or not

i'd assume the G15 has brightness controls and the ability to turn it off

It does.

[Winged Sandals]

epic fail

[phx]

1000Hz ULTRAPOLLING. Thats sounds useful when the game is ticking along at a tenth of that speed.

[DiMMa]

you can get the keyboard for as low as 60

[Kimbo]

You want back lighting get the Razer Lycosa.

Also look at the Logitech prices mind you.

has of 5th February 2008.

NEW!! Razer Arctosa Gaming Keyboard BLACK, 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switch, Easy access media key, 1ms
Price (inc GST) : $62.70
Manufacturer : Razer
Vendor Code : RZ03-00260100-R3M1

http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pro ... s_id=36605

Logitech G-15 Gaming Keyboard USB
Price (inc GST) : $132.00
Manufacturer : Logitech
Vendor Code : 920-000615(G15-KB)

http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pro ... s_id=26182

http://www.shopbot.com.au/default.asp?k ... ion=search

I am definately not seeing any unreasonable pricing here. Everything is under 100. Does this work in AUD?

[Spaceman Africa]

Backlighting? Learn to touch type, scrubs

[abuse.of]

1000Hz ULTRAPOLLING. Thats sounds useful when the game is ticking along at a tenth of that speed.

yes it does youd be first to hit when the server polled

[Shinanigans]

1000Hz ULTRAPOLLING. Thats sounds useful when the game is ticking along at a tenth of that speed.

yes it does youd be first to hit when the server polled

Network latency?