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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
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
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
The Roccat Isku is the ideal keyboard for strategy and RPG games that have many complex commands. It features a great capacity for customization, and the application offers useful presets for many hot games on the market. The illumination is beautiful and...
Abstract: At Gamers Daily News, we have been impressed beyond description by the German based company Roccat. When we reviewed the Kone+ mouse, we not only found a fabulously ergonomic mouse with fantastic software, but also discovered a company with customer se...
Well made, Tons of features gamers will appreciate, Works in combination with ROCCAT Kone Mouse
Not mechanical, Rather expensive, Very big keyboard, Really can’t see keys without light on, Some keys can be hard to see at angles
I don’t think I’ve ever come across a keyboard quite like the ROCCAT Isku. The Isku just has a plethora of features that gamers of all skill levels will appreciate. Novice games might even find that their scores get a boost thanks to the Isku and the ...
Published: 2012-02-15, Author: Michael , review by: gadgetreview.com
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
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
Michael Radon 5.0 5.0 I have a reputation for being something of a keyboard snob. I like to have a ...
Aesthetically, the Roccat ISKU looks pretty nice, it's laid out well and you can see some of the extra thought that went into the extra keys, like the "T" keys or the thumbster keys. The "M" keys are also very easily accessed by the left hand. Functiona...
Roccat Isku can be concluded in one sentence – it is a beauty! It looks nice, has loads of features, and feels good to type on. Considering Isku isn’t a mechanical keyboard, the pricetag of 100€ might be a bit out of the limits for some customers. Don...
While Roccat's aim of shifting fiddly mouse controls to a keyboard is a good idea, the Isku is unpleasant to use thanks to its flimsy build quality and poor key action. What's more, the only mouse that currently supports Roccat Talk is the lacklustre Kone...
When we reviewed the Arvo we found it to be a keyboard with some cool features but not up to the usual Roccat standards due to its compact nature. Thankfully the Isku is everything you could expect, and lots of things that you didn't.The overwhelming feel...
The way illumination is made, No mechanical switches, Price
Roccat Isku is a good choice for gamers. There are a lot of macros available so for example for role players Isku would be ideal. Roccat Isku’s price is around 90 € so it’s not a cheap keyboard. For 100 Euros there are several mechanical keyboards ava...
