CM Storm Devastator Keyboard and Mouse Combo

[theirclurker]

The item I'm reviewing right now can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/

 

 

 

This item also comes in blue and I believe green.

 

Total rating: 2 out of 5 stars

 

Summary: It works. Sort of. Please don't buy it.

 

Pros:

1. Sort of has the feel of a mechanical keyboard. Not too much though.
2. DPI button on the mouse.
3. The keyboard works for the most part.
4. MB4 and MB5 on the mouse (located on the left side) for navigating the internet - you can also make these do things like hold them down to chat on teamspeak

 

Cons:

1. The mouse scrollwheel is very glitchy, it scrolls in the opposite direction. This renders the mousewheel unusable for me.
2. Sometimes when you scroll it makes a squeaking noise.
3. Backlit (This can be a pro or a con)
4. Loud (Again, can be a pro or a con)

In conclusion, it works but the mouse is unusable. Also it makes you look like you're trying to be a gamer but you're really not.

 

[Nosfy]

The item I'm reviewing right now can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/

 

 

 

This item also comes in blue and I believe green.

 

Total rating: 2 out of 5 stars

 

Summary: It works. Sort of. Please don't buy it.

 

Pros:

1. Sort of has the feel of a mechanical keyboard. Not too much though.
2. DPI button on the mouse.
3. The keyboard works for the most part.
4. MB4 and MB5 on the mouse (located on the left side) for navigating the internet - you can also make these do things like hold them down to chat on teamspeak

 

Cons:

1. The mouse scrollwheel is very glitchy, it scrolls in the opposite direction. This renders the mousewheel unusable for me.
2. Sometimes when you scroll it makes a squeaking noise.
3. Backlit (This can be a pro or a con)
4. Loud (Again, can be a pro or a con)

In conclusion, it works but the mouse is unusable. Also it makes you look like you're trying to be a gamer but you're really not.

 

Con - Looks shit

[Albatross]

Your scroll button scrolls backwards? That's not common. I have one and it scrolls just right! Although after a few weeks the scroll does squeak when scrolling forward. Apparently some keyboards didn't have grease/whatever you call it actually put onto it. Easily fixable but taking apart the kb will revoke the 2year warranty on them.

 

As for LEDs, maybe it is just the red that irritates/cons you? The blue looks great, not a con at all, and the green looks even better. The keys are definitely a bit loud, but this is a membrane and cheap option so you can't expect gold.

 

This is a great combo for 20-30$. With your problems sounds like you just got a bad one.

[theirclurker]

Your scroll button scrolls backwards? That's not common. I have one and it scrolls just right! Although after a few weeks the scroll does squeak when scrolling forward. Apparently some keyboards didn't have grease/whatever you call it actually put onto it. Easily fixable but taking apart the kb will revoke the 2year warranty on them.

 

As for LEDs, maybe it is just the red that irritates/cons you? The blue looks great, not a con at all, and the green looks even better. The keys are definitely a bit loud, but this is a membrane and cheap option so you can't expect gold.

 

This is a great combo for 20-30$. With your problems sounds like you just got a bad one.

 

I've seen a lot of reviews on Amazon a while back where people had the exact same problem.

[Albatross]

I've seen a lot of reviews on Amazon a while back where people had the exact same problem.

 

I haven't seen a review like that yet, mostly just the squeaking for the mouse. And most reviews on the product are very positive (with LEDs being the largest complaint). It really is a good keyboard and mouse. I would advise you return yours and get a new one, probably in another color because the red looks terrible in most images I have seen.

[theirclurker]

I haven't seen a review like that yet, mostly just the squeaking for the mouse. And most reviews on the product are very positive (with LEDs being the largest complaint). It really is a good keyboard and mouse. I would advise you return yours and get a new one, probably in another color because the red looks terrible in most images I have seen.

 

It might be a bit too late for that, I ordered it in November.

[ShadowCaptain]

It might be a bit too late for that, I ordered it in November.

 

its under warranty, if its faulty they will replace it

[Albatross]

It might be a bit too late for that, I ordered it in November.

 

They all come with 2year warranties.

[mumei]

I am using this Keyboard and Mouse Combo, The mouse scroll squeaking and moving the opposite direction is a sign that dust has breached in between the scroll and the sensor. I usually clean and lube mine once a week. This is due to the design, dust can easily penetrate from the opening of the sides of the scroll.

 

That being said I like the mouse design it fits comfortably in my hand.

 

And also remember if you open it it voids the warranty.

[KayTees]

Con - Looks shit

Just a normal keyboard backlit.

-CHOMP-

Cousin had it, even if your PC is turned off the mouse is still on, unless you turn off the PSU.

[Albatross]

Just a normal keyboard backlit.

Cousin had it, even if your PC is turned off the mouse is still on, unless you turn off the PSU.

 

What? No it doesn't.

[KayTees]

What? No it doesn't.

That was my experience with it, happened on my PC and also on his. 

[Albatross]

That was my experience with it, happened on my PC and also on his. 

 

Weird, mine goes off whenever I shut down Windows/Ubuntu and the computer turns off. Don't have to flip the PSU off.

[KayTees]

Weird, mine goes off whenever I shut down Windows/Ubuntu and the computer turns off. Don't have to flip the PSU off.

Yea, it kinda just stays glowing unless you pull the USB or flip the psu.

[Albatross]

Yea, it kinda just stays glowing unless you pull the USB or flip the psu.

 

That's strange. I wonder how many others experience this.

[Nosfy]

That's strange. I wonder how many others experience this.

 

My thermaltake mouse does this If I click it once the power is off. It just turns it self on and stay that way. Thought it was quite common for mice.

[Likwid]

You can change setting in bios "usb power"

[Albatross]

You can change setting in bios "usb power"

 

Yes, that would explain it. I have all of those settings off, so that's why my LED mouse goes off when the PC does.

[Briggsy]

i bought that combo out of curiosity a while back. mouse wheel was wonky as hell after a couple days use, but the keyboard was alright (aside from cheap cable sleeving that broke away from the back of the keyboard after a week, exposing the wires). I even took apart the mouse to see if there was a hardware issue with the scrolling, but the scrolling problem is either driver related or a circuitry problem in the mouse. In my opinion no one should by this combo for any reason. there are better illuminated keyboards for similar pricing, and better durability.

[monaka25]

I have been using that combo for my main use.. sadly I spilled milk on the keyboard.. and its just disgusting at dis point after 2 months.. let it clean.. but it has fallen over into a bad place a few times.. so Idk if I'ma ever get to use the keyboard part again.. (Crap buisness dell keyboard right now) Atleast I still have da mouse, I like it!