SteelSeries Apex Gaming Keyboard

I was in the market for a new gaming keyboard for my new setup. At the time I had a very cheap, general use, Dynex keyboard and it just wasn't doing the job. So, I began browsing for a new, higher quality, gaming keyboard. I'm an avid gamer and having a gaming keyboard was the perfect solution. I looked at Razer keyboards and they almost had me sold for the Deathstalker. Then I saw this! Here are the pros: First off, this keyboard looks great. It also feels great too. Not too big, but also not too small. Just perfect for my rather long fingers. It's pretty light weight (also a con, see below). The colored, backlit keys look amazing and the ability to change them to any color scheme I want is just incredible. The "SteelSeries Engine" client is super easy to use for color preferences and any other settings and works with any other SteelSeries products you have. There are a total of 22 macro keys on this keyboard and 4 layer keys for macro sets to be programmed to. It also features volume keys and all the necessary media keys for quick access to media controls. There are two added arrow keys for turn left and turn right. There are also two USB slots on the back of the keyboard next to the cable which is very convenient. It comes with two larger rubber feet for a more angled keyboard, which I like a lot since I like mine to be pretty angled. The install and initial setup is pretty simple. Plug it in, let it install the drivers, download the "SteelSeries Engine" (which is optional), and reboot. Then you're ready to go. Lastly there is, what seems to be, an extension cable already attached which I thought was kind of odd but also convenient (also a con, see below). Here are the cons: Not too many cons for this one. The keyboard is rather light weight which can make it feel a little cheap, but not too much of a concern to me. It is mostly plastic, which gives it the possibility of breaking a lot easier. The attached extension cable has a tendency to get in the way and its attached facing away from the initial cable. It is also pretty short. Not really sure why it is setup that way. If anyone knows the reasoning, feedback would be appreciated. Overall, this is a great gaming keyboard. It works very well, is super customizable, and looks incredible. If you're looking for a gaming keyboard that functions amazingly, and looks awesome in the process, then this might be the keyboard you're looking for.

Best keyboard I've ever had! I was looking for a keyboard that you could customize the colors of the keyboard, and after viewing many products, I stumbled across this one and it is great! Totally worth the $90 dollars! Many people prefer mechanical keyboards over the rubber dome ones, but I like these better as I'm not a fan of the loud clicking sound they make and the feel. The keys do require a bit more of a push compared to any other keyboards, but once you get used to it, it feels normal. Keys are nearly flat and not curved like typing keyboards. The keyboard has a huge spacebar that is about twice the size of a normal spacebar, and it is great for gaming as you don't have to have your hand in a claw shape and can be more relaxed. Two things I didn't like about this keyboard was that it made a clicking sound when I pressed the spacebar on the right hand side and the software could have been better. The spacebar clicks when you barely touch it even before you press it down to register the key press. I think it just might be my keyboard but it the space bar functions well. The software could have been better and is needed to change the colors of the keys and set up shortcuts and macros. Wish they would add it to the Steelseries Engine 3 software so that I could only have one of those programs running. Overall great purchase and love this keyboard, and if you're looking for a gaming keyboard with customizable colors, look no further!

I've been in desperate need of a new keyboard for a while. My Logitech keyboard held up for years but was on it's last leg and I suffered through the months waiting for this baby to be released. Announced at CES in January, it didn't come to market until August 2013. I was surprised to see it for sale on Amazon as the Steel Series website still had a link to "notify me" when it became available (It is now for sale on their website as well) but I jumped on the chance to buy the keyboard I've been waiting months to get my hands on. Pros: - The lights look amazing, and the colors can be very rich.\ - In addition to the numerous dedicated macro keys, you can reconfigure any key on the keyboard to any other key / macro combination of keys. This creates a lot of potential for gaming. - Sturdy high quality construction - Membrane keys are nice and quiet and actuate smoothly. Personally, I'm not a fan of mechanical keyboards so this is definitely a plus for me. Definitely one of the best membrane keyboards on the market. Cons: - It's hard to distinguish between some colors. While they advertise millions of color combinations are possible, many colors are muddled and indistinguishable. I tend to stick with the more vivid color options. - While it has 8 levels of brightness, even the brightest setting isn't particularly bright in a fully lit room. This keyboard looks stunning in the dark though - The software / drivers seem like they need some work. Day 1 I had a BSOD attributed to the USB driver. I think it's the 2 USB ports on the keyboard. I wouldn't use them for crucial data transfer / external hard drives. - The keyboard is fairly flat, even with the taller rubber feet attached. Also,the keys are very flat, and it takes some getting used to. Expect a lot of typos and accidental caps lock at first. Overall, this is a really sleek keyboard and the lights look great. 4 profiles and unlimited macro options make this keyboard ideal for hardcore gamers, but it works very well for causal PC usage as well. The keyboard is comfortable to type on for extended periods of time. It is a LARGE keyboard, so expect it to take up a fair amount of room on your desk.

BEST KEYBOARD I'VE EVER USED. I've never spend a lot of money of key boards . I didn't think paying more than a couple of grands on a keyboard was worth it. Boy was I wrong. This thing is amazing. The keys feel great. I type essays with it sometimes for fun. I bought it for work and I see an increase in my productivity. The macro keys are just amazing. The steelseries engine is easy to use and works flawlessly. I will highly recommend this to anyone looking for something for work and play. Got got it!!

Amazing keyboard. Can't possibly complain for the price. Intelligent design, high quality key caps, great and very customizable back-lighting. Found it very easy to get used to. It is also one of the quietest keyboards I have ever used. The keys sit much lower on this keyboard than any keyboard I've used before, making each key easier to press, with a lot less resistance than a usual keyboard. SteelSeries comes through again. The only qualm I had is when the installing the software it had to program the keyboard for use--it was unsuccessful the first try, instead completely disabling the keyboard. Had to restart, uninstall and reinstall so it would re-program the keyboard to work again. Successful on second try. No problems since then. Loving the space bar.

El mejor teclado de membrana que he tenido. Me gusta la sensación del bajo perfil de las teclas. Las teclas se ven perfectamente claras con la iluminación, comparado con otros teclado retroiluminados que pierden claridad. El material es de muy buena calidad, sobre todo el del cable, el cual es bastante largo. Me gustan las teclas multimedia puesto que suelo usar reproductores sencillos que se manejan en segundo plano y es molesto tener que buscarlo en la barra de windows. Es muy facil personalizar las teclas macro con el software de steelseries, y teniendo cuatro perfiles los cuales se pueden alternar facilmente, se puede cambiar la configuración que tengo de un juego para otro diferente con solo un botón. Como se puede esperar es bastante grande debido a su cantidad de teclas especiales, deja de ser un tanto portable. En general mi mayor satisfacción es la sensación de las teclas.

Briefing it up : Simply Superb Pros: Fast and Efficient , Keys are Removable :P Cons: Too Huge But I Love It.

Aun cuando no es un teclado mecánico, este teclado que fue una actualización de mi antiguo Logitech G15 es excelente. Las teclas estan muy bien iluminadas para las sesiones de juegos de supervivencia de horror, la barra de especio es del doble de tamaño de cualquiera que he utilizado antes, el teclado es pesado y las bases de goma hacen casi imposible moverlo accidentalmente en sesiones de juego de acción, lo único que algunas personas encuentren problemático es el idioma, ya que solo viene en Ingles de EEUU, pero como mi sistema operativo se encuentra en Ingles no tengo problema con esto. El software de Steelseries es muy completo y no es muy difícil de utilizar para asignar macros y cambiar colores de iluminación por zona. Probablemente en treinta minutos después de recibirlo ya tenia configuradas las zonas y macros para juegos como Diablo 3, Grim Dawn, Elder Scrolls Online, recientemente para Fallout 4 y para mas juegos de mi biblioteca. El software también se actualiza constantemente. Muy recomendable para cualquier gamer.