Ideazon Merc™ Stealth Illuminated Gaming Keyboard Review

Ideazon, a leading manufacturer of the very popular ZBOARD™ Gaming Keyboard series presents their new Merc™ Stealth Illuminated Gaming Keyboard for the enthusiast gamer. The slick look of the black colored body and attractive looking illuminated keyboard makes it aesthetically pleasing to the gamer. Overall, the Ideazon Merc™ Stealth Gaming Keyboard is beautiful with many unique features that make it a champion among its competitors.






Key features from the Ideazon website:

Illumination: Perfect for gaming in the dark

-Astounding three color illumination in RED, BLUE and PURPLE
-Choose your level of brightness (Subtle, Ambient, Intense, Off)
-Illuminated characters on every key

Dedicated Gaming Terrain: Amazing touch and response for hours of comfortable gaming

-Rubberized movement keys for superior response
-Tilted 11 degrees to match natural wrist position
-34 gaming keys labeled and positioned for ultimate precision and control
-Simultaneous key stroke response — no need to worry about phantom keys in the heat of the battle

Z Engine™ Gaming Software: Industry leading software allows gamers to easily customize every gaming experience

-Programmable with easy-to-use drag-and-drop macro editing
-Over 125 pre-defined key mapping layouts
-Learn more about Z Engine™

Control Center: Rule all your PC gaming peripherals from one hub

-Two USB 2.0 ports to plug in mice and other peripherals
-Gold plated audio jacks for headsets and microphones
-Multimedia controls for in and out of game use


Specifications:

Model - ZXP-2000

Part Number - KW1NAE1-X1XP201

Product Dimensions - 21.1 x 7.9 x 1.1 inches (53.6 x 20.1 x 2.7 cm)

Package Includes - USB Keyboard, Installation CD, Documentation

System Requirements - Windows® 2000 (SP3)/XP Home/Professional or Windows® Professional x64 edition, Windows® Vista (32-bit or 64-bit), IBM PC or compatible system with 1GHZ Processor, 256MB RAM, 200MB of hard disk space

Additional Requirements - Available USB Port


Merc™ Stealth Gaming Keyboard Testing:

The Merc™ Stealth Illuminated Gaming Keyboard is structured as the typical QWERTY keyboard for everyday use. The main difference is the layout of the Merc™ Stealth Gaming Keyboard. The number keypad is a bit different since the arrow keys (up, down, left, right) are merged in here. Using the numbers and other keys of the keypad just takes a little getting used to. The addition of the gaming keys of the gamepad is very useful for games. With the Merc™ Stealth illuminated Gaming Keyboard there is no need to switch keysets and also no need to run 3rd party programs to initiate a game. You can set up the Z Engine™ for games. This will allow you to program the keys to your preference.

The illuminated keys are very nice in low light situations with three settings for adjusting the brightness. When set on the brightest setting, every character on the keyboard is visually stunning and visible. The Merc™ Stealth Gaming Keyboard also has a nice feature of connections that are offered on the front end of the keyboard. There two audio connections for your headphones and microphone and two USB 2.0 ports for your convenience.

The Merc™ Stealth Gaming Keyboard is the perfect solution for the enthusiast gamer. The biggest issue you may encounter with this keyboard is the layout because it is not like your old keyboard. As mentioned earlier, the arrow keys are merged into the number keypad area along with key characters (Page Up/Down, Delete, Insert, Home and End). You are going to have to adjust your old keyboard ways since it is going to feel a little awkward using the Merc™ Stealth Gaming Keyboard. After using the keyboard for a few hours, it will being to feel comfortable and you will also notice how well it functions.


Ideazon Merc™ Stealth Illuminated Gaming Keyboard - Blue Color


Ideazon Merc™ Stealth Illuminated Gaming Keyboard - Purple Color


Ideazon Merc™ Stealth Illuminated Gaming Keyboard - Red Color


Merc™ Stealth Gaming Keyboard Final Conclusion:

The Merc™ Stealth Illuminated Gaming Keyboard is highly recommended for gamers if you're looking for a high-end gaming keyboard. It is a fantastic gaming keyboard with additional features to provide you with the convenience and ease of playing games. The Merc™ Stealth Gaming Keyboard is a great gaming and general use that gives you the best of both, even if you’re not a hardcore gamer.