Keyboards come in various shapes, sizes, colors and even configurations, the type you want or need will depend on your own needs or preferences. Some keyboards can be wired or wireless and they can get to be very costly, so it's nice to come across a quality keyboard that is inexpensive and feature rich.

Up on the review block today I've got a new product from our friends at OCZ Technology, it's the Alchemy Elixir Series Keyboard and it's advertised as a gaming peripheral but it's also a great all around keyboard as well. It features 10 Macro keys, 7 Internet keys and 8 Media keys along with the ability to switch modes between standard and your personalized gaming configurations with the touch of a button. This keyboard retails for $29.99, and at that price most people wouldn't expect much, as most other 'gaming' keyboards out there cost two to three times as much, but the Elixir will surprise you with its functionality, comfort and ease of use. It's a very nice keyboard really that works well, is well made and most anyone will be happy with, OCZ has brought quality, professional gaming keyboards down to budget level with the introduction of the Elixir Series of keyboards.

So continue on to check out a great keyboard...

OCZ Alchemy Series Elixir Keyboard Review

Author: Kristofer Brozio

Sponsor: OCZ Technology

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

OCZ Alchemy Series Elixir Keyboard

Alchemy Gaming Peripherals / Elixir Series Keyboards

Featuring a wealth of user-friendly features combined with an ergonomic and sturdy design, the Elixir keyboard will deliver a unique combination of performance and vale to gamers as they blaze through the latest PC titles.

The Elixir is a high-quality keyboard featuring the necessary features such as 10 tri-mode programmable macro keys, mode selection, a pop-up menu shortcut, and Windows Media Players optical controller. The sleek design of the Alchemy Elixir Series will maintain your comfort throughout long gaming sessions with its membrane tactical keys made from 100% rubber-coating for no-slip comfort and ergonomic design. The Elixir features an extremely reliable lifestyle of 5 million cycles. The Elixir series is compatible with Windows XP (SP2 or later) and Windows Vista.

Specs:

-Dimensions: (W)20”x(D)7.87”x(H)1.14”

-Weight: 1.85 lbs

-Travel Distance: 3.8 +/- 0.2mm

-Operating Force: 55 +/- 12g

-Connection: USB 2.0

-Membrane Tactile Switches

-Rubberized Coating on all Keys

Features:

-10 Blue Macro Keys with 3 User Defined Profiles

-7 Internet Hot Keys

-8 Keys for Media

-Mode Selection: Switch between standard PC Mode or customized gaming mode

-Lifespan: 5 million cycles

System Requirements

-Windows XP (SP2 or later)

-Vista (All Editions)

-CD-ROM Drive

Includes:

-Elixir Software CD

-Quick-Setup Guide

Part Numbers:

OALKBELXUS

MSRP: $29.99

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