OCZ Alchemy Series Elixir OALKBELXUS Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired Slim Keyboard

Pros: Cheap, has 10 macro keys.

Cons: Doesn't allow crouch-jump in Counter Strike. Multimedia keys sometimes don't work. Loud key stroke noise.

Overall Review: I would still use this if it was good as a "Gaming" keyboard as advertised. If you want a nice looking keyboard for regular use, you might like it.

Pros: I like the feel of the keys, the slim profile. The extra function buttons are very nice and programming setup is fairly clear. Good functionality for the cost.

Cons: Mode indicator light is too dim for a bright work environment.

Overall Review: Be careful not to program a 'ctrl' press without a 'ctrl' release, it can really screw with your workflow. ;)

Pros: for only 22$ it's a very good keyboard. keys are soft and comfortable, all the macro keys, and multimedia keys work just as my g15 did. the extra keys are a great touch.

Cons: no back lighting, but you would expect this for only 20$. the rubber does wear of kinda quick but hey, just replace them with the extra keys they gave you..

Overall Review: overall a decent keyboard. i play fps shooters all day, and have had no problems with ghosting or anything.

Pros: This keyboard is a good budget alternative to the more expensive keyboards with the same features. The function keys on the left and right are a nice luxury on start up. I keep fewer shortcuts on my desktop because of this feature and it makes tasks more pleasant. The multimedia buttons work as you would expect.

Cons: You might want to call this a gaming keyboard, but its really more of a flashy multimedia keyboard because of the problems when pressing multiple keys at the same time. Also, because the keys might not be as sensitive as some would like.

Overall Review: I have been using this keyboard for about a year and now I see a lot of reviews saying this is a bad keyboard, but in short, this is a good keyboard if you are not accustomed to G15s and other $50+ keyboards. I do not regret buying this.

Pros: I got this keyboard to BOTH game and for web and media development. It's full-filled both roles. The software looks bad but functions well under vista. It uses very little system resources and is fairly initiative to use. The "extra" buttons on the far left and right are quite handy if you a. use the web allot and/or b. use windows media player or another audio/video application allot. The feel of the keys is exceptionally. Every key on the keyboard (save the special far left/right keys) is customizable!

Cons: L3-5 and R3-5 are finicky. You can put the same macro in L1 or L2 and it works fine but put that macro in L3, L4, L5 and it's hit or miss. I'm not sure why this is. However the macro does work however it sometimes take repeated presses or long pauses. Same goes for the R# keys. However I have noticed that the L-R3 -5 keys handle "simple" macros without problems. And example would be just letters without CTRL, ALT or SHIFT, combinations. This is a bit of a disappointment but not a deal breaker for the low price of this keyboard. Keys are a bit loud.

Overall Review: Give it a week. It can take a little getting use to visually. My hand position was naturally off when using this keyboard at the start. I started at D and H or G, K as I was not use to the size and extra button layout of this keyboard. However after getting use to it I'm able to type at my normal speed of 67wpm avg. The feel of the keys hasn't improved my speed but has made an ascetic impression. I haven't had any of the reported issues with 2 key combinations not working properly. I haven't had any of the issues with the L#-R# keys performing or taking up the slot of a F# key. Overall I'd buy again, for the price this is a very versatile and robust keyboard.

Pros: Definitely a neat board. Have been using a Razer Tarantula and I got this for a 2nd machine because it has the same key layout. I like big keyboards and this definitely fits the bill, plus the keys are regular-sized. -anti-ghosting capability (can press quite a few keys at once) -media keys -big build size -Low profile keys are easier for me to type with. -Gaming-oriented. -Thick paint on the media keys ensure you will be able to read them for a long time. -Keys are pretty nice to use, don't sometimes duplicate press like the Tarantula does. -Even wider Escape key than Razer, very nice to use.

Cons: -ugly handrest texture, should be smooth like the tarantula. -complete ripoff of Tarantula with barely any unique design added. -Rubberized keys will wear off relatively soon. However to counteract this they gave replacement WASD, arrow, Lshift, and space keys. -NO LEFT SUPER-KEY! They should have just made a switch to turn it on and off, not remove it entirely! When using games I dislike hitting it, but out of games I always use it for hotkeys! -Right control key is squished, as well as right alt key. Don't care about dropdown menu key. -Plastic feels cheap, especially for media keys. -Some keys wiggle in place while typing, slightly distracting if staring at keyboard. -Quality of keyboard plastic is worse than <$10 keyboards. -Did they need to put the name of the keyboard and the model SERIES on the faceplate? wth? Should have put OCZ instead of Alchemy, would have looked cooler.

Overall Review: Did the macro keys have to be pastel sky blue? LOVE the long delete key.

Pros: ***READ OTHER THOUGHTS*** Good feel on the fingers will be taking to work, very comfortable feel all together

Cons: None best keyboard i've used

Overall Review: That was my wife's review if she didn't want this keyboard for work i'd be awfully upset at a $25 dust collector, I bought it for gaming, she loves the feel, but i want a gaming keyboard, THIS IS NOT A GAMING KEYBOARD IT"S MISLABELED or something

Pros: Keyboard has a great feel to it. The software makes it fairly easy to program macros if that is your thing

Cons: none

Overall Review: The keyboard also has the little media buttons an such that you can just click to start browsing the web or listen to music or whatnot. I guess that's sort of cool.