Razer Blackwidow 2014

[GriggsCK]

From razer I've had a Death Adder die after 14 months, a Black Widow Ultimate start malfunctioning after 15 months (my page down key wtf?), a working but lopsided headband with pieces of plastic sitting out on a headset and a squeaky Oroborose after 1 month.  My friends have had similar experiences, we don't buy razer products anymore...  I really hope they improve their quality control...

Your deathadder die after 14 months? I was expecting it last for 24 months. I hope mine either last for 2 years + or brake before one year so I can get warranty .

[pk-man]

Come on Linus, I wouldn't call a $150 keyboard "affordable".  Time will tell if these "knock off" switches are as durable as Cherry MS switches, but one thing is certain; the profit margins of these keyboards has increased for Razor now that they dont have to use Cherry MX switches.

[GriggsCK]

Come on Linus, I wouldn't call a $150 keyboard "affordable".  Time will tell if these "knock off" switches are as durable as Cherry MS switches, but one thing is certain; the profit margins of these keyboards has increased for Razor now that they dont have to use Cherry MX switches.

Do they increase the price? I've seen many people saying this new keyboard cost 150$ now but I still see 129$ in the official website, yes, it's the new one. 

[mk005]

Your deathadder die after 14 months? I was expecting it last for 24 months. I hope mine either last for 2 years + or brake before one year so I can get warranty .

The right mouse button either does't respond or double clicks some of the time.  Probably 80% of my clicks were read normally.  In games it was really annoying to double click something by accident, or just not click it at all.  Now I just get whatever mouse I can get with as many discounts as possible and see how it runs, currently I'm using a CM storm sentinel advanced 2 (got it for 20$), and I'm not unhappy with it but I'm glad I didn't pay full price for it.

[pk-man]

Do they increase the price? I've seen many people saying this new keyboard cost 150$ now but I still see 129$ in the official website, yes, it's the new one. 

150 at ncix

[Night]

Other than my general dislike of Razer..the only thing I think is extremely stupid on this keyboard is the placement of the headphone and mic jacks. Does anyone have a headset that has the cables coming off the right side?

I think they are just being idiots about that. You will end up woth cables crossing over somewhere either being in the way or shortening the length AND possibly causing interferance with your mouse and or mouse pad.

For a gaming oriented company that just seems like the dumbest thing and makes me think they arent even paying attention to their target audience.

Edit:

Dont tell me no ones going to use those ports. Thats extra cost that the customer has to spend to not use them so either way its just dumb.

[JupiteL]

No, just no. You can barely notice the difference between this and mx blue. With this price you can get any mech keyboard you want.

[RazeG3SG1]

Ok... Regarding the patent of Cherry MX, imagine if other companies design their own switches, I'm afraid it will be a total apocalypse for us the gamers

[hAxx]

Make a tournament edition at the same price tag from the last revision and I will give it a try

[chicksoup]

what I don't like about it is the green backlighting and I personally don't feel like they should've gone and made their own switches, because this will throw off people wanting to buy a mechanical gaming keyboard and they might feel like they have to get this over something else, just because it's optimized for gaming

[Andi]

Cherry switches are long on the market and the quality is very consistant. I don't think you can keep their quality level and safe 50% of the production cost.

 

First gen Razer switches = super expenive for Razer but good quality...

 

1-2 gens later = need more money...don't care if the switchs aren't as good as promised.

[Guest]

Really comes down to the price in the end of it. If it less than 85$ then i can see a market. But if its at Razers usual high price then its definitely a no go. 
Edit: Just stared into disbelief at the price on NCIX. I thought it was a joke. 150$ Jesus Christ. Ill stick with a Ducky shine thanks.

[SxMAC]

i really wish the backlight didnt have to match the switch color, that bugs me so much, i cant wait for the corsair rgb keyboard, and you didnt talk about the lighting designs, like ripple, breath, all that n what not. 

[sebolavarria]

the prices are no where cheap... it they were 70 bucks sort of monoprice prices then yes... if not all they are doing is expanding their own margins and not our pockets. 

[MrAlexOneill]

The tournament edition seems like a pretty decent value for someone who wants to try the new switch.

[MellowCream]

139.99 USD. You're funny Razer, real runny.

[Defender]

Is it worth the time exchanging my blackwidow I just got 2 days ago for the newer version?

[AllstaRawR]

when? another 3-4 months?

 

Doesn't matter. It's worth the wait. I liked my K60 more than my G710+ except for two things: back lighting and my hatred of Reds. So back lighting that won't static itself out and brown switches... <3

[xnamkcor]

I was really hoping this would be an actual gaming keyboard and not just a typing keyboard with slightly modified switches.

When you want to be sure you hit a button you bottom out. In almost every gaming environment, bottoming out means a button press. Not half-way down. Not 2mm higher than half-way down. And a "tactile bump" is not sufficient. When you want to be sure you just hit the button, you bottom out. And if you want to double tap you bottom out twice and your "switch" "resets" as soon as it leaves the bottom. So you have an absolute "feel" for when the switch is "off" so you can repress. And "getting the actuation point closer to the tactile point" is an improvement, but it's not good enough for "gaming".

 

I would have been much happier if Razer made a completely new switch that was actually designed for gaming, instead of just playing the "Patent Expiration" copy game.

[Henry]

There are just so many better things for this price... And Razer, "gaming switches" aren't new. Reds and browns fill that place.

It was just a way to save money for them, and hopefully for us if they change the pricing.

[GamerDude]

At that stupid pricetag, I'd rather get a Ducky Shine 3....wait a sec, I already have 3 of those!   I have not considered getting any Razer mechanical keyboard, and now that it comes with their very own switch, NEVR EVER WILL!

[Grave]

when u see german made it just gives u this feeling u know it will be quality

I am seriously getting sick of this idolization. German products =/= guaranteed highest or even high quality. Please, stop saying that like they're the gods of manufacturing. Volkswagens still suck and are made started in Germany.

[JAKEBAB]

I am seriously getting sick of this idolization. German products =/= guaranteed highest or even high quality. Please, stop saying that like they're the gods of manufacturing. Volkswagens still suck and are made started in Germany.

are u kidding? lol do u know anything about cars?

[7850OC]

i like it  :wub:

 

good work Razer  B)  

[Pholostan]

They are using Kailh switches. Nothing new here.

 

Edit: Google them. The switches are cheap chinese knockoffs (Kaihua Electronics). They have been around a while.

 

Edit2: Anybody who reads geekhack?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55578.msg1248728#msg1248728