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xJuMMo
Profile Joined June 2011
Belgium7 Posts
June 14 2011 00:13 GMT
#21
Got a lycosa too. Good keyboard with nice finishings. I don't have any problems with it so far since i acquired it about 2 weeks ago; If anything should come up, i'll let you know :D
Break it down!
thommotron
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia12 Posts
June 14 2011 01:49 GMT
#22
Hey. I have had a Lycosa for about 3 months. I have had the same problems previously described. I gave this link a go yesterday and so far so good. However, I am not confident.

http://www.artage.de/2008/03/10/razer-lycosa-problems-and-how-to-fix-them/
JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-14 01:55:53
June 14 2011 01:55 GMT
#23
On June 14 2011 10:49 thommotron wrote:
Hey. I have had a Lycosa for about 3 months. I have had the same problems previously described. I gave this link a go yesterday and so far so good. However, I am not confident.

http://www.artage.de/2008/03/10/razer-lycosa-problems-and-how-to-fix-them/


Unfortunately, early defects masked bad software. If unplugging and replugging fixes it, it's probably not a hardware issue, and a lot of people are able to fix it that way.

SoBeDragon
Profile Joined October 2010
United States192 Posts
June 14 2011 02:08 GMT
#24
I like my Lycosa, no complaints. Don't get the mirror version. Key's aren't as nice, and every spec of dust shows up on it.
If at first you don't succeed, redefine the parameters for success.
JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
June 14 2011 02:13 GMT
#25
On June 14 2011 11:08 SoBeDragon wrote:
I like my Lycosa, no complaints. Don't get the mirror version. Key's aren't as nice, and every spec of dust shows up on it.


Mirror version doesn't have a coating on the keys that come off. And the preference on the keys is kind of subjective.

vindKtiv
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States215 Posts
June 14 2011 02:22 GMT
#26
On June 14 2011 08:35 Mr. Nefarious wrote:
Get something with cherry switches. The Blackwidow is marketed as a "gaming keyboard" but doesn't even have N-Key rollover.

Actually, N-Key rollover isn't necessary for a game like SC2, and the Blackwidow uses Cherry Switches (blues). For a cheap mechanical keyboard, I would definitely go with the Blackwidow. There are definitely problems with it (why the HELL would they ever think that the function key placement was a good idea?) but for $60-70 (I've seen it for $50!), I would get it over the cheap Adesso and Siig crap mechanical keyboards. Even for a backlit keyboard, the $100-$120 Ultimate version is much cheaper than the Deck keyboards, and the Deck keyboards don't even have that ergonomic curvature in the keys.

And to be fair, there is no such thing as a "gaming keyboard." None of the older rubber membrane "gaming keyboards" had NKRO.
jimmyjingle
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States472 Posts
June 14 2011 02:55 GMT
#27
Owner of blackwidow, can vouch for it's quality. it's heavy.

something to keep in mind; your typing style and habits will be affected. It took me a long time to adjust from a 5$ membrane keyboard.

the main thing is the 'click' is above the point of actuation, and both points are above bottoming out. with any membrane keyboard, the point of actuation is bottom, which is also the click.

this ends up screwing your timing up (if you're like me and register in your mind a noise as a press)
I get brain like a skull
BestFriends
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada133 Posts
June 14 2011 03:09 GMT
#28
If your more into competitive gaming and want a decent keyboard I would suggest the steelseries 6gv2. It might seems expensive and not as flashy but it will last you 2ce as long as any razer and feels amazing. The BW is ehhh. Im not a fan of macro keys on a competitive keyboard and tbh it seems really gimmiky.

If you're set on something abit more flashy then a steelseries the TT series has some nice ones that are a mix between really good quality and pretty good looking. I forget what its called but my buddy has the one that whitera uses and it feels very nice and also looks amazing.
It's not about winning but the prevention of defeat.
Pablols
Profile Joined August 2009
Chile519 Posts
June 14 2011 03:20 GMT
#29
On June 14 2011 07:21 AngryNarwhal_111 wrote:
Thanks guys. Problem with the blackwidow is that the backlit version is almost $60 more, but I guess I'll start saving.

Keep your 60 dollars, I looked everywhere for a backlit keyboard and I ended up throwing it away, the light gets so annoying. Since you are a starcraft player I assume you dont look at the keyboard when you type right? back lighting would be pretty useless.
Ashby
Profile Joined January 2011
Australia204 Posts
June 14 2011 04:08 GMT
#30
On June 14 2011 09:06 JingleHell wrote:
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On June 14 2011 09:04 Vale wrote:
I´ve had Lycosa for a month now and it´s working just fine. Only problem is that touchpad makes my windows media player go crazy sometimes, like opens it without reason and changes song every 10 seconds but that happens like once in a week.


Welcome to the software hell. Uninstall WMP or the Razer software. One of em has to go, in my experience. Or rename WMP.exe. Mind you, that folder is pretty hard to mess with.


Wait... people still use WMP? just use a different program for your music plenty that will be easier to use and better in comparison to WMP.
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ReaperX
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Hong Kong1758 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-14 04:18:17
June 14 2011 04:18 GMT
#31
Yeah, Lycosa is terrible - but I haven't had a single problem with the BlackWidow.
Artosis : Clide. idrA : Shut up.
JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
June 14 2011 04:20 GMT
#32
On June 14 2011 13:08 Ashby wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 14 2011 09:06 JingleHell wrote:
On June 14 2011 09:04 Vale wrote:
I´ve had Lycosa for a month now and it´s working just fine. Only problem is that touchpad makes my windows media player go crazy sometimes, like opens it without reason and changes song every 10 seconds but that happens like once in a week.


Welcome to the software hell. Uninstall WMP or the Razer software. One of em has to go, in my experience. Or rename WMP.exe. Mind you, that folder is pretty hard to mess with.


Wait... people still use WMP? just use a different program for your music plenty that will be easier to use and better in comparison to WMP.


Well, some people let it install, and that's what kills you with the Lycosa software for that particular bug, which can happen even if the software is set to use iTunes, which is one of the reasons I have trouble believing it's a hardware problem... a hardware issue doesn't tell the software to ignore it's settings.
xenogis
Profile Joined February 2011
United States63 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-14 05:20:36
June 14 2011 05:19 GMT
#33
I've had my lycosa for a year and a half and it works perfectly. The only minor problem I've had is the black paint started rubbing off the keys I use for macroing and wasd (i use the mirror version)
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
June 14 2011 05:38 GMT
#34
Just got the blackwidow. Quite the excellent keyboard for its price.

DOn't get hte backlighting, there isn't a reason for 60 bucks.

I've typed on a Lycosa before, and even just in terms of typing the Blackwidow is Hugely better ;DD
Gahlo
Profile Joined February 2010
United States35174 Posts
June 14 2011 13:29 GMT
#35
I've had a Lycosa since early January. Have yet to have a problem with it.
Squirrel_x360a
Profile Joined December 2010
Australia305 Posts
June 14 2011 18:49 GMT
#36
Had my lycosa for almost a year now, and have experienced no problems so far. I guess I may be one of the lucky ones....
TR
Profile Joined February 2011
2320 Posts
June 14 2011 19:14 GMT
#37
I really dont recommend Lycosa. There seems to be so much problems with that. BW is much better choice IMO, its newer, mechanical, doesnt seem to have that much problems etc.
epikAnglory
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States1120 Posts
June 15 2011 05:07 GMT
#38
"Still" bad? I do not think they ever updated it for months or even years lol. I would not recommend getting one, as it is not horrible, but just not worth the price at all.
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