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Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard

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    8.1 8.1 from 7 reviewers
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The Microsoft® Reclusa™ is the second collaborative effort between Razer™ and Microsoft® Hardware. Featuring 12 programmable gaming hotkeys, including two 360-degree jog dials, it comes with advanced features and best-in-class design elements that will set gamers apart from their competitors.

  • Blue LED backlighting
  • Razer Hyperesponse™ gaming key action
  • Two 360-degree jog-dials
  • Four bumper buttons
  • Six programmable gaming hotkeys
  • On-The-Fly Sensitivity™ profi…

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Pros & Cons

  • good touch when typing
  • backlight bleeds, shortcomings with macro abilities, overall cheap looks feel, flimsy knobs
  1. Microsoft Reclusa gaming keyboard reviewed

    Reviewer: engadget
    10 December 2008

    Microsoft and Razer's collaboration on a gaming mouse has been pretty well received , but it looks like their attempt at a gaming keyboard may not have been quite as successful, at least if ExtremeTech's review is any indication. While they liked the Reclusa's design and nifty blue backlighting, they were less than impressed by the comparative lack of macro keys (just ten of 'em), which are limited to only eight keystrokes apiece -- and, as neat as that backlighting is,... Read more

  2. Reviewer: Nudjit
    21 April 2008

    The keyboard is a compulsory part of the overall computing experience. We sit in front of our monitor day in, day out and pound on the keys for years without even a thought. In fact, the only time we really do pay attention is when it breaks or stops to function properly. When that happens, you have some options for your new replacement. For the average consumer, a R154 basic keyboard from the local computer store will get the job done. For the more advanced user, there... Read more

  3. Reviewer: Metku Mods
    29 August 2007

    Keyboard is sold in ordinary (read: good) package. It's informative and easy to open. Seems that Microsoft keyboards come in red boxes like the previously reviewed Laser Desktop 6000 . Inside the package one finds a driver CD, manual booklet, wrist support and the keyboard itself. No batteries this time. Read more

  4. Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard

    Reviewer: PC Magazine
    04 May 2007
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    The first time we heard about a partnership between Microsoft and Razer, we couldn't help but imagine those pesky Mac commercials where you pair an older, pudgy "PC" guy with the younger, hip, "Mac" guy. This time, the older and familiar Microsoft isn't waging a cold war against newer and edgier Razer, but instead teaming up to release a newer breed of gaming peripherals. The first offspring from this partnership came in the form of the Habu Gaming Mouse , which we liked... Read more

  1. Sweet

    Reviewer: mlk18, Newegg
    25 May 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I have been a Logitech only guy for some time, but picked this one up for $25 on special. I liked it enough to pick up a second one at full price for another PC. Read more

  2. Its's not wireless

    Reviewer: Forrian, Radioshack
    27 January 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    As you can see there is a wire coming out of the top of it.....so radioshacks site needs to be changed. Read more

  3. An O.K. keyboard.

    Reviewer: Plasma TV Compare
    09 November 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Let me start with the pros.br /br /Pro:br /1) Affordablebr /2) Blue LED Illumination.br /3) Easy to type on.br /4) Programmable buttons.br /5) Great Software.br /br /Now, for the good stuff.br /br /Cons:br /1) Useless side buttons. They are easy to hit. They put a Eject CD button right next to the enter on the keypad. br /2) Blue LED does NOT turn off. There is no option to turn it off. The software doesn't have anything either.br /3) Top of the keyboard attracts dust... Read more

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