OCZ OALKBELX2US USB Wired Slim Alchemy Series Elixir II Keyboard

Pros: Bought this Jan. 09'
Bought it bc it was cheap w/ free shipping. (everything i buy has free shipping) (this site offers great shipping)
slim, great feel

Cons: Died once. Came back to life when I tried it later. Unknown reason. Possible user error?
Not back lit, Sayin'.
Does not grant wishes....

Pros: The look and feel of the keyboard really works for my setup. Keys feel like a laptops and don't feel cheep. Small size for my small workspace!

Cons: N/A

Pros: slim. cute. rubberized keys are awesome.

Cons: just like all the other complaints. what's with the |\ button next to the z for and why is the left shift so small. NO beef with ocz. not at all. this was more like a i didn't notice this when looking at the pictures and therefore this is my fault for buying a product i don't like because i didn't pay attention to it's preview pictures. AGAIN not busting OCZs balls. wonderful company wonderful products.

only other con is that it's labeled as a gaming keyboard and this is more like a laptop to desktop replacement keyboard in regards to guys that code, not game. the matrix columns/rows have the number 2 and letter W on the same columns which when playing typical FPS games, this is a no go. i had to configure my mouse wheel to be my gun selector which isn't as accurate as my number 2 button. if they made a elixir 3 with this matrix issue fixed and made the "|\" key in the usual place and the shift longer, i'd buy it tomorrow. again this is a coders keyboard not gamers.

Other Thoughts: love ocz's behemoth mouse, i thought this keyboard and that mouse was going to let me dominate people's faces. i may just be too stuck in my ways which is not OCZs fault.

Manufacturer Response:

Hello, we are sorry that this keyboard didn't suit your needs. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration for future products.
Thank you

Pros: loved the size, minimal, quiet, was working great up until!

Cons: the keys are a little tough if your not pushing straight down on them,
now the heart of the problem, at least for me, is the thin cord?
with just little use and wear, the board quit working, its where the thin cord comes out, UGH!!! i set it down then picked it up, not by the cord! and my computer starts to bleep as it i was plugging and unplugging my keyboard? and i figured out that it was where the cord comes out? so now i pulled out my rosewill that i fortunately bought at the same time as the ocz one! sniffle

Other Thoughts: nice keyboard overall, should have gotten alot more years of use out of it though? i hope not alot of people had this problem

Manufacturer Response:

Hello, we are very sorry for the problem. Please visit the link below and create a support ticket. We will gladly replace your keyboard under warranty.
Thank you

External Link(s):

OCZ Support Page|

Pros: Rubber lining under keys enhances comfort factor, the convenient power key, thin design that matches well with my setup, price is reasonable.

Cons: Space key doesn't response when pressing the left or right side which can pain in the *** when playing games, shift key is small, made in China.

Other Thoughts: I still haven't found the mythological "ANY" key yet and this keyboard isn't making this any easier.

Pros: Slim and sleek, looking more expensive than the price suggests. Works great and is easy to type! Best price!

Cons: Not a gamers keyboard! If you are playing a game and want to use two buttons at once or very fast switching will not work, causing unnecessary loss in BF2.

Pros: Light and thin...

Cons: The keys feel off, the left shift key is too small and the keys themselves don't feel as though they respond much when you are typing on them. The rubberized bits on each key are a little weird too, it kinda interrupts the flow of my typing. It is also flimsy as hell and wouldn't sit straight on my desk.

Other Thoughts: You get what you pay for.

Manufacturer Response:

Hello, we feel that this keyboard is a good value overall. We are very sorry it did not meet your expectations. We realize that "feel" and choice of a keyboard can be a very personal thing.
Thank you

Pros: It's nice and thin. Compact without extra open space.

Cons: Perfect for beating someone.

Left shift key is half size with an extra back slash.

Other Thoughts: When I opened the box it looked like a photo, cause the keyboard was very very flat.

Pros: Cost. Design looks good. Keys feel good. Easy to type on and its quite.

Cons: Left shift button is off but its not a deal breaker.

Other Thoughts: Get it, unless you feel like dumping your money for a really nice one.

Pros: Functions great
Shortcut keys
Looks slick
slim/lightweight with full size feel
Rubber inlay on the keys
Very long cable for easy arrangement.

Cons: The left shift key is not fullsize.
Power off hotkey only puts PC into "sleep"

Other Thoughts: Left Shift shares space with another key. If you are a touch typer, this makes using the left shift key very very annoying. So annoying, I'd like to take off two eggs... but it is my fault for not researching.

If you want a slim sleek keyboard that feels great - then this is a good choice if you can live with a shift key that's about 1/2 as long as normal.