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There are many reasons why gamers might choose to buy a top-end gaming mouse which has a high-resolution sensor and a variety of configurable options. However with gaming keyboards, things are very different; the performance of a gaming keyboard c...
The SteelSeries 7G is a fantastic keyboard for users who want the best possible performance and build quality and don’t mind paying for it...
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Selected quotes from the SteelSeries website - for an interesting quick-read, get the full thing from http://www.steelseries.com/int/about)From day one, SteelSeries has been focused on making professional gaming gear that provide meaningful benefits t...
Brilliant Build Quality, Strong mechanical feel, Striking, but simple & reserved look, Long lifetime (50,000,000 taps), Useful media keys via function keys, Nicely shaped wrist rest...
£100.... for a keyboard is pretty high, Small backspace key, Doesn't have build in flamethrowers or grenade launchers:P...
So, a keyboard, for near £100.... is it worth it? Well, in my opinion - only if you use your keyboard a lot. Personally, I couldn't justify spending £100 on any keyboard - I barely ever get chance to play on my gaming rig these days. However...
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Unlike gaming mice, we've always found the case for gaming keyboards to be rather less clear cut. Gaming mice came about because of a need to get better accuracy and tracking, the benefits of which anyone - not just gamers - can notice straight away. Howe...
The SteelSeries 7G gaming keyboard is certainly the most responsive and solidly built keyboard we've ever used so if you don't want any gimmicks and feel your current keyboard's performance is holding you back then it's certainly worth considering. Howeve...
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We review a lot of peripherals here at XSR, and over the years we've noticed the growing trend of steadily increasing prices with gaming mice costing upwards of £50 now. Still though, they aren't the most expensive input accessory you can use with you...
The 7G is a fantastic keyboard, lets just get that straight. Sure it might not come packing a billion macro keys, ok it doesn't have any, but that's not necessary for everyone; I for one almost never use them. It does though have media keys which...
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At around £90 the Steelseries 7G is a considerable investment and gamers will be wondering why they should invest in such a basic outward design when other companies offer cheaper products packed with useful features such as macro functionality and bac...
Many users may overlook the importance of a good keyboard. It isn’t going to make your computer faster or your games look better, but in reality it can completely change your computing experience as a whole. There is a keyboard for everyone out ther...
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The SteelSeries 7G is practically the same keyboard as the 6Gv2. The additional $50 you pay for the SteelSeries 7G gets you extra features (two USB ports and an audio passthrough jack), and a detachable hard plastic wrist-rest. Other than those additio...
The SteelSeries 7G is practically the same keyboard as the 6Gv2...
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If youre just itching to blow a big wad of cash on an indestructible keyboard, you cant go wrong with the Steelseries 7G...
Mechanical switch mechanisms. Sturdy construction. Huge key buffer.
Terrifyingly expensive. Lacking in features. Small backspace key.
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vortez.net Updated:
2012-02-02 04:18:18
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£104 inc. VAT (GBP)SteelSeries are a company that have a single ambition: To make the highest quality peripherals that cater for needs of the world’s top professional gamers. They started out in their quest by creating some very unique and innovative...
Cherry MX Black Switches, Robust Keyset, Precise key strokes, USB & Audio Hub, Braided cable, Large wrist rest, Excellent packaging...
No backlight, No macro capability, Rigid plastics may not appeal to everybody...
The SteelSeries 7G is a gaming keyboard for those who look for functionality rather than form. It's a grown-ups keyboard for those who place usability over flashing lights, dials and LCD screens. Its remit was to create a gaming keyboard that does exa...
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Danish peripheral manufacturer, SteelSeries, has several different keyboard offerings aimed at gamers, but the 7G is its top of the line product. With a strong design, large wrist rest and gold-plated plugs, the keyboard has the premium hardware to match...
Keys are comfortable to use and well suited for gaming, Robust, no nonsense industrial design that is also stylish...
No retractable feet and high design means that wrist rest is mandatory, No Windows key or dedicated media buttons, or features such as coloured LEDs...
The SteelSeries 7G is a high quality keyboard that is comfortable to use. Considering the price, it would have been nice to see more features on it...
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The mechanical switches also allow the keys to be more rigid, as well as provide a stable base for all gold contacts. The 7G is also different in that it is a PS/2 keyboard. This allows the keyboard to avoid ghosting...
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Danish peripheral manufacturer, SteelSeries, has several different keyboard offerings aimed at gamers, but the 7G is its top of the line product. With a strong design, large wrist rest and gold-plated plugs, the keyboard has the premium hardware to match...
Keys are comfortable to use and well suited for gaming, Robust, no nonsense industrial design that is also stylish...
No retractable feet and high design means that wrist rest is mandatory, No Windows key or dedicated media buttons, or features such as coloured LEDs...
The SteelSeries 7G is a high quality keyboard that is comfortable to use. Considering the price, it would have been nice to see more features on it...
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There are gaming keyboards, and there are mechanical gaming keyboards. While gaming keyboards have been clearly distinguished from regular keyboards through additional features like macro buttons or other game-centric keys, mechanical keyboards take it a...
The SteelSeries 7G is a gaming keyboard that is classified as a mechanical type because of the use of mechanical key switches for each key on the keyboard.The removable palm rest literally just rests on main keyboard.Forgoing kickstands, the 7G is slightl...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-27 03:05:42
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Whenever a new review product touches down at the Tbreak office, the first thing I ask is of the price. Because the price will define the capacity the product is expected to perform; whether it will over perform or underwhelm will create its value – it...
Cherry MX keys, superb typing experience, sturdy, Gold plated switches, audio ports...
expensive, no macro keys...
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Once in a while a product enters our labs which sits around in one corner and does its job like a professional war sergeant. The Steelseries 7G mechanical keyboard is one such product. With a sturdy build quality, gold plated mechanical keys, a huge sl...
Sturdy Build Quality, 2ms lag time is great for gamers, 18k gold plated mechanical switches and connectors, Great use of space to arrange the layout of the keys...
Slightly on the bulkier side, Expensive...
The Steelseries 7G is a beast of a gaming keyboard which sticks to the basics and does the job without hoo-hah...
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rwlabs.com Updated:
2011-09-24 19:13:29
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It seems that lately more and more companies have started rolling out mechanical keyboards, some very good ones and some not quite as good. If you ask me this is long overdue since most keyboards up until today had both a somewhat limited lifec...
Superior Build Quality, Gold Plated Mechanical Switches, Gold Plated Connectors, Large And Comfortable Handrest, Audio And USB Ports, Extreme AntiGhosting...
Price (For Some)...
The SteelSeries 7G mechanical keyboard has been sitting on my desk for the past 16 days during which both the build quality and feeling of its mechanical keys have left me with the best possible impressions. The anti-ghosting feature is also ex...
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Whenever a new review product touches down at the Tbreak office, the first thing I ask is of the price. Because the price will define the capacity the product is expected to perform; whether it will over perform or underwhelm will create its value – it...
Cherry MX keys, superb typing experience, sturdy, Gold plated switches, audio ports...
expensive, no macro keys...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated:
2011-09-24 19:13:29
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When you are shopping for a gaming keyboard what features are at the forefront of your mind? If you are looking for LED backlit keys, an LCD display or macro keys then you won't find them here. Benchmark Reviews brings you the SteelSeries 7G mechanica...
18k gold plated mechanical switches, Tactile and audible feedback, Minimal looks is just right, Heavyweight build quality, Superior antighosting ability, Built in USB and Audio ports, SteelSeries key replaces windows key FTW...
Wrist rest spoils the looks, Lock LED's are too bright, USB hub is old USB 1.1 protocol, Backspace key is too small...
In this section I am going to write a brief five point summary on the following categories; Performance, Appearance, Construction, Functionality and Value. These views are my own and help me to give the SteelSeries 7G Mechanical Gaming Keyboard a rati...
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madshrimps.be Updated:
2011-09-24 19:13:29
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At first I want to thank SteelSeries for providing me their 7G Professional Gaming Keyboard for reviewing.There are lots and lots of gaming keyboard nowadays on the market, with a lot of extra buttons, LEDs, or even back-lit keys; SteelSeries decided t...
At first I would like to say that this is not an ordinary keyboard, with lights and other shiny stuff. This is not a keyboard to take along with you at LAN parties, but to use it at home for playing lots of games and using other applications. SteelSeri...
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pcshoptalk.com Updated:
2011-09-24 19:13:30
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At first I want to thank SteelSeries for providing me their 7G Professional Gaming Keyboard for reviewing.There are lots and lots of gaming keyboard nowadays on the market, with a lot of extra buttons, LEDs, or even backlit keys; SteelSeries decided to...
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Input devices are usually the last thing people think about when they are spec'ing up their new rig. We can spend hours researching the latest data for graphics cards or motherboards, but when it comes to input devices we tend to do one of two things...
ExplanationEach type of review presents a unique challenge. Some, like the PSU reviews, require incredible amounts of complex data to really demonstrate the usefulness of a product. Others, like GPU or CPU reviews, are some opinion but mainly backed...
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technewshw.com Updated:
2011-09-24 19:13:31
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As 2009 comes to a close we are going to take some time and get familiar with the SteelSeries 7G Pro gaming keyboard. The first thing to note is that if you are looking for a high quality mechanical style keyboard that is going to work flawlessly for...
Well Christmas has come and gone for another year, and none too soon from where we sit. 2009 proved to be a messy year from many different perspectives. We have now spent close to 2 weeks with the SteelSeries 7G and can honestly say that it makes typin...
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Much of the 7G’s crazy price pays for trickery such as gold-plated USB and PS/2 connectors, as well as 18K gold-plated switches for the keys, which SteelSeries claims reduce latency. Although we could actually feel a slight improvement in response time compared with some of the keyboards in...
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What we loved and what rubbed us the wrong way in SteelSeries attempt to make the 7G the best gaming keyboard. ChicInsanely high quality and durability Luxurious tactile experience “Clickless” keys are fast and accurate Understated, solid, ye...
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Computerpoweruser.com Updated:
2011-09-24 19:13:33
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Full QWERTY keypad; removable handrest; PS/2 connector with USB adapter; USB hub; rear audio jacks The SteelSeries 7G Pro Gaming Keyboard stands in contrast to many gaming keyboards you might expect to see on the market. Unlike showier models that incl...
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maximumpc.com Updated:
2011-09-24 19:13:33
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The SteelSeries 7G looks like a normal, run-of-the-mill keyboard. But beneath its plain Jane exterior lies a keyboard that we couldn’t lock up. (click picture for full shot) A few minor flaws aside, the SteelSeries 7G is a truly spectacular piece of ha...
We couldn’t lock this keyboard up. Great action on a classic keyboard layout.
Barebones. Very loud. Extremely expensive. USB ports only support 1.1 speeds.
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Last week we took a look at the new Das Keyboard, a high-end product outfitted with mechanical switches but one that was otherwise quite spartan. Given the $130 price, it may have seen like a rarity, but the SteelSeries 7G is actually a surprisingly si...
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If youre a gamer, what sort of keyboard should you use? There are those with custom key layouts like the , or with game-specific features like the LCD on Logitechs ; keyboards with new features specifically targeted at games. Then there are keyboards...
Sturdy and exact mechanical switches, PS/2 buffering allows many keys to be pressed at once.
Expensive, devoid of game-specific features or even independent media keys. Keys are a little on the stiff side.
The action of the keys is a personal preference issue, but at this price we would expect a gaming keyboard to simply do more.Look and Feel...
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2011-09-24 19:13:33
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SteelSeries is a rather prolific designer of professional gaming gear in European markets, and the company is also beginning to launch more and more products here in the States. Weve recently reviewed the companys Ikari gaming mouse and Siberia Neckb...
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The mechanical switches also allow the keys to be more rigid, as well as provide a stable base for all gold contacts. The 7G is also different in that it is a PS/2 keyboard. This allows the keyboard to avoid ghosting...
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With about nine mechanical keyboards piling up behind me, waiting to be inspected, weighed down and opened up, I think we should have a talk about mechas, a meta-review of sorts. Yes, it's time for gaming peripherals. Loads of 'em.The heavy mechanical key...
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runaroundtech.com Updated:
2015-02-28 08:30:30
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Gaming keyboards are not created equally. I feel like there's the potential for two different classes in the product realm: those with flashy LCD screens and a million color combinations; and those with extremely high craftsmanship and simple functionalit...
Durable, elegant design, fantastic feel...
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The love of mechanical keyboards is a secret bond that most “normal” people can’t understand. Indeed, those who find the clickity-clack of mechanical keys to be as relaxing as a gentle spring rain seem to be a special breed of geek who is sometimes m...
Picking a clear winner in this comparison is not easy because both products have definite pros and cons. I do have to pick a winner, however – it wouldn’t be much of a comparison if I didn’t – and so I give a slight edge to the Das Keyboard Model S. T...
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