Zboard Gamers Keyboard Starter Kit (PC)
Instant
keyboard with 2 interfaces integrated
Gaming Keyset
Standard Keyset wrist rest
installation CD
Documentation
players, Zboard is the first PC gaming keyboard. This innovative product is everything you need for games and for everyday use, making Zboard the ultimate keyboard for gamers.
Many of today’s computers play a dual role, firstly, they must work hard and business tools on the other side, capable GAM
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(23 votes)
List Price: £ 44.03 Price: £ 36.99
Review by K. Dawson for Zboard Gamers Keyboard Starter Kit (PC)
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Clever idea and clever marketing with all the branded keysets for popular games now available. It works really well, I used it extensively with Battlefield 2 and found the big movement keys and placement of weapon and movement selectors to be useful. I wouldn’t go so far to say it gives you a competitive edge though. For me, the biggest drawback is the placement of the normal keys. Massively multiplayer online games like World of Warcraft practically require you to “talk” to other people and if you’re a touch typist like myself then you’ll forever be hitting backspace (once you’ve found it) to correct your spelling because the layout is no longer ergonomic.If I only played offline games then I’d give this 4 stars.
Review by sargebobulus for Zboard Gamers Keyboard Starter Kit (PC)
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A great idea brilliantly implemented, the Zboard is a keyboard aimed squarely at the gamer. The build quality of the product is high and the interchangeable keysets really do give you an advantage in getting to grips with a new game – particularly if you purchase one of the custom keysets designed specifically for your game. Let’s face it, no-one likes reading a manual to find out which key does what, and the Zboard does a good job of cutting that hassle right down. I would like to see a greater selection of keysets produced for more titles, but that would be my only criticism of a very fine product.
Review by J. D. Wasteney for Zboard Gamers Keyboard Starter Kit (PC)
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Happy with the keyboard its nice to have so many options of keysets especially for playing games. Works really well and a lot of thought has gone on the design. Its also very well made and easy to use.
a little expensive for what it is but im sure to most people will say its worth it just depends on how much use you get out of it.
Review by Dem for Zboard Gamers Keyboard Starter Kit (PC)
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I Bought this item 2 days ago for a birthday present for my son so only got to install it today 13th Aug 09. The outer Amazon packaging was in very good condition as normal, but inside the Zboard main package was damaged and torn.
On opening the Zboard box, inside was the base keyboard holder, wrist rest and 2 keysets, there were no instuctions on use or installation media. After a few attempts searching the internet I got the latest drivers for windows XP 32bit and also windows 7rc 64bit.
Following the directions of the software installation it recommends connecting the keyboard before software continues, after finishing installing the software it requested a reboot.
This is now when the problems started, for one I noticed that the base Zboard was slightly warped and didnt sit properly on the desk and rocked back and forth as I tried to type. I say tried but no keys were taking effect, after a few attempts of inserting and re-inserting the key set it would only work after applying pressure on the top right of the keyset where it connects to the pins of the base. Soon as I let go the keyboard would stop working and the green icon in the windows tray would turn red. I tried the 2nd keyset that came with the zboard and had exactly the same problem, everything worked fine until I released pressure from the top right of the keyset, and yes before anyone asks I did clamp the keyset over on the far right of the board.
For curiosity I tried on my own PC which i had windows 7 rc 64bit installed, installation went fine and recognised the Zboard and keysets fine bearing in mind im holding the keyset down in the corner, soon as I swapped the keyset and held it down the zboard monitor would bring up the program to edit and which game mod id like to run, soon as I let go this would disappear.
After an hour of perseverance I decided to repackage it for return, a nice idea for a keyboard but sadly needs better connections than just wire pins that dont connect without pressure.
I am sceptical on whether I recieved a used or damaged Zboard but knowing how good Amazon are supposed to be Im hoping this is not the case as this was bought directly from Amazon as a brand new keyboard and not a used item.
As always I write down the Serial numbers of items that need returning for replacement or refund, but as it is, it has put me off from having another Zboard, although my son still wants one.
As it is Im disappointed with this product and the condition it arrived in, and the amount I paid for the urgent delivery. Hopefully other people wont have the same experience.
Review by Andrew Wheway for Zboard Gamers Keyboard Starter Kit (PC)
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Well, I had one of these last year for Guild Wars and having the short keys for your fav games is great. But these things are very unreliable. Mine I had 6 of the keys stick. Now gamers are going to beat up a keyboard more than most so why is this piece of kit not robust? I’m not playing international track and field where you knew you had to buy several controllers to win lol.
I give two because my version broke, but I was not giving it a hammering so that why I post this review to warn. It should be robust. I would maybe consider a logitech product, they are sound.