Razer Huntsman Elite Gaming Keyboard

Razer Huntsman Elite Gaming Keyboard: Fastest Keyboard Switches Ever - Clicky Optical Switches - Chroma RGB Lighting - Magnetic Plush Wrist Rest - Dedicated Media Keys & Dial - Classic Black

 This is my first mechanical keyboard since using the one that came with the original IBM PCs. It took me a while to get used to a Logitech membrane keyboard that I've been using for about 5 years.

I got this mainly because I prefer the narrower TKL form factor (Ten Key Less). Since I rarely use the dedicated keyboard for most keyboards that I enter, this time I decided on a TKL keyboard and more space for navigating with the mouse.

The buttons on the Huntsman TE are more sensitive and it took me a few days to adapt to them. They are definitely louder than the non-mechanical keyboard I used. Actually, however, I prefer the sound of this. They definitely sound and feel more like the keyboard of the original IBM PCs. The sound comes when the keys fall on the floor while typing ... more like a solid hit than a click ... I like it. The buttons are also solid and solid.

I have no doubt that this keyboard is also great for gaming. There are various game profiles available that you can customize using the excellent Synapse software so that the RGB lights are synchronized with the game you are playing.

Speaking of Synapse software: I initially had problems running the Synapse 3 installer on my PC. I went online and used the top chat from Razer's customer support with an online help desk person. The Razer help desk was able to help me identify and fix the problem related to the .NET installation on my PC.

After getting Synapse up and running, I found it very useful to play with the various functions of the keyboard ... Especially when programming the way the RGB lights come on. I have created various settings / color combinations, between which I can switch to Synapse's Chroma Studio using the tray icon.