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September 2011
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The editors liked
Programmable macro keys
Layout
Macro keys
Roccat Talk
Drivers
Ideal for games with a complex set of commands
Great capacity for customization
Application has several useful game presets
Thumb buttons below the space bar
Synchronicity with the Kone[] mouse
EasyShift[] technology increases the number of configura
Build Quality
Design
Illuminated Keys
Large Armrest
Control Panel
ROCCAT Talk
Offers up to 25 programmable macros. Easy on-the-fly macro recording. Roccat Talk lets you pair with another device for enhanced functionality.
Subtle blue backlighting
Wealth of customizable keys
Highly intuitive customization software
EasyShift[+] works well
Easy to manage simple or complex macros
LED backlight
Unique RoccatTalk feature.
Profile switching buttons are easy to reach
And with the optional Roccat Talk software
Can apply to both the keyboard and the mouse
Responsive
Tactile keys feel good to press and are ideal for precision control in gaming as much as they for typing doc
Comfortable Shape and Finish
Amazing Customization
Can't Stop Looking at the Lighting
Class Leading Sensitivity and Control
Kone[]
Well made
Tons of features gamers will appreciate
Works in combination with ROCCAT Kone Mouse
EasyShift[] feature
Dedicated media keys
Roccat Talk compatible
180 macros possible
500 actions per macro
Simplistic yet intuitive macro recording
Varying levels of illumination and idle dimmer
Anti slide rubber grips
Turn on/off Windows keys
TAB and Left Shift
Sound feedback for macro recording and profile switching
Cable routing channels
Great potential for high APM
Wri
Very comfortable to use
5 dedicated macro keys and 5 profiles
Easy-Shift[+]
Thumbster keys
Customizable backlighting
Awesome software
Media control keys
Dedicated M1M5 Macro keys
EasyShift allows huge number of macro combinations
Multiple profiles with quick switching
Ability to record macros ingame
Good tactile response
The editors didn't like
No lights in media buttons
The way illumination is made
No mechanical switches
Price
Proximity of the M keys on the left
It's not good for normal typing
Lack of USB ports
Body too big
Requires lots of table space
Membrane Keys (Not Mechanical)
Plain USB Connector
Price (For Some)
Integrated wrist rest makes for a giant footprint. Key labels can be difficult to read in low light. Backlight color not adjustable
A little pricey for a non-mechanical board
Partial piano-gloss finish is prone to fingerprints
Pricey
Not ergonomic.
Placement of LEDs makes some keys hard to read from the usual view when using the keyboard
Macro keys maybe a little too aligned or close to regular keys
I had a personal tendency to hit Macro 2 when I meant to hit Tab
Plastic framing around keyboard t
No wireless variant
Can be a stretch to reach all buttons
Not mechanical
Rather expensive
Very big keyboard
Really can’t see keys without light on
Some keys can be hard to see at angles
Rubber dome keys
Very light keyboard
Doesn't feel strong
Some keys not fully illuminated unless you look directly down at them
Glossy parts hard to keep clean
Takes up a lot of room on your desk (51cm x 25cm)
Macro keys could be moved over a little
Glossy plastic smudges easily
Only real update over the original ISKU is the multi-color backlighting
Abstract: We're going to take a closer look at the ROCCAT Isku today. With a backlit keyboard, built-in wrist rest, tons of customization, and awesome software, what's not to love?For some added context, I will be comparing the Isku with another keyboard I rev...
Comfortable Shape and Finish, Amazing Customization, Can't Stop Looking at the Lighting, Class Leading Sensitivity and Control, Kone[]
No wireless variant, Can be a stretch to reach all buttons
I spent quite a bit of extra time using the ROCCAT Kone[+] and Isku together in order to get the feel for the entire system for this review. With Isku I had come directly from a high end gaming mechamical keyboard featuring brown cherry switches. That's p...
While writing this review and during some heavy Battlefield 3 action, the pair performed great, even if I didn't. The Kone+ tracked extremely well and sat very comfortable in my large hand. This mouse is on the larger end of the scale so those with sm...
The Roccat Isku is one of the better gaming keyboards I have tested and I have tested several. The Isku offers levels of customization that is unheard of. The five macros keys on the side, the macros keys around the WASD keys and the thumb macros are ...
Abstract: Roccat Studios recently made the jump to the North American market after making a name for themselves in Europe. The Hamburg, Germany-based company has enjoyed plenty of success since their start-up in 2008. With a strong showing at CES 2012 that gar...
Abstract: Video Review: The Roccat Isku Gaming Keyboard is one of the most impressive keyboard I've seen in a while. It has blue key illumination, 36 macro keys, macro live recording, media and hotkeys, has excellent tactile response and the keys are to loud. ...
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Published: 2012-04-11, Author: The , review by: techreaction.net
The Roccat Isku was really impressive with the abundance of features it provided. The extended wrist pad helped make usage for long periods of time doable and quite pleasant. With the LED brightness changing button, you can easily switch to a lighting ...
Subtle blue backlighting, Wealth of customizable keys, Highly intuitive customization software
A little pricey for a non-mechanical board, Partial piano-gloss finish is prone to fingerprints
The Isku has more customization potential than most PC-gaming keyboards on the market, with outstanding driver software that makes tweaking easy. It's a great fit for macro- and shortcut-happy PC gamers (though definite overkill for productivity apps). R...
