Ideazon Zboard Gaming Keyboard | 
| Brand: SteelSeries
Category: CE
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $40.91
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Seller: ANTOnline
Rating:  115 reviews
Platform: PlayStation2
Color: Black/Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Playstation 2
Keyboard: QWERTY
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 0.2 x 0.1 x 0
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PW1USE1-B3ZBD01
Model: PW1USE1-B3ZBD01
UPC: 826734000594
EAN: 0826734000594
ASIN: B0002H7F3G
Release Date: June 23, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Box Content - USB Keyboard Base, Gaming Keyset, Standard Keyset, Wrist Rest, Installation CD, and Documentation | | • | USB Hub - Your Zboard Base is equipped with 2 USB (bus powered) connectors | | • | Hot Keys - A set of nine hot keys launch common functions such as E-mail, Calculator and My Computer or allow you to instantly return | | • | Multimedia Control Buttons - Play/pause, stop, next/previous track, volume up/down and mute | | • | Additional LED Indicators - Standard 3 LED (Caps, Scroll and Num lock) and Zboard enhanced functionality (Pad Lock, Bar Lock and Enable) |
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Product Description
The Zboard Base has an auto recognition feature for any keyset you insert. Just switch keysets & play your favorite games.
It comes with:USB Hub with 2 USB connectors that supports low voltage devices (up to 100mA) such as mice, joystick or memory sticks.9 Hot Keys allow you to instantly return to a pre- selected destination, such as a file, folder, program or web page.7 one-touch Multimedia Control buttons: play/pause, stop, next/previous track, volume up/down and mute.Additional LED indicators; it has additional 3 LEDs to indicate Zboard enhanced functionality (Pad Lock, Bar Lock and Enable).The Gaming keyset was designed for First/Third Person Shooter and Action games. It provides a better gaming experience, advanced layout and built-in technological advantages. Most commonly used game commands are labeled right on the keys to help you start playing new games faster.Up to 7 simultaneous key-strokes - Jump, move forward, lean left, change weapon and shoot at the same time!! Large "butterfly" keys are enlarged and sloped to help keep fingers comfortable through hours of gaming.Unique domed action keys give gamers the responsive feel.Pre-defined key layouts from the list of game titles supported by your Gaming Keyset or create your own key layouts using the Z Engine software which allows you to easily drag and drop to remap all keys.The Standard Keyset is based on the traditional 108-key layout for regular everyday use.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 115
 Great board! February 4, 2005
La Tisha A. Coleman (Montrose, IA, USA)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
The zBoard is sweet. The ease of the keysets and the keysets that are available (like the World of Warcraft one) make it a worthwhile buy. The keyboard is comfy and feels good on the fingers. And it has TWO low-power USB ports on it for accessories like your mouse. If you are into gaming and looking for a good keyboard to use, this is one to look at. I am quite picky when it comes to keyboards and I love the zBoard system. ^_^
If you decide to buy one, buying from Amazon.com will save you a few bucks. BUT BE FOREWARNED! As someone else has already mentioned here in feedback, when I received my zBoard, it came with the OLD version of the standard keyset. I have been told by [...] support that that keyset is not even produced anymore so why (and how?) Amazon.com is shipping them with the new zBoard base and gaming keyset is beyond me?? FYI, the current zBoard model is ZBD101.
Amazon.com did offer a replacement if I wanted to send the zBoard gaming system back in, but I really don't want to wait on shipping. lol Plus, I bought mine for gaming mostly anyway so no big deal as I won't be using the standard keyset much. Amazon.com did offer me a 20% refund, though, since I didn't choose to return the item. (So yay! I saved even more money. ^_^) In case you are wondering, the new version of the standard keyset has colored-coded labels (green, blue, white) with more keys/shortcuts labeled. The old version (which I was sent) has all white labels with fewer keys/shortcuts labeled.
The zBoard is a 5/5 for me.
Note: You will want to get the newest drivers from [...]. I have had a problem in the past with updating the driver and had to contact zBoard support to have them tell me all the registry keys that I needed to remove before I could suceessfully install the newest version. I have never again experienced that problem, though. ;)
EDIT 2/4/05: I was contacted via e-mail by [...] support again. They're going to replace the old version standard keyset that I received from Amazon with the new version. I think this is very nice of them, especially considering I never asked for a replacement. Just some food for thought since a couple people here have had problems with [...]/Ideazon.
EDIT 2/21/06: Well, it has been a little over a year that I've had my zBoard. I've had no problems with it - with exception of the wrist rest tabs breaking off, but that's because that part is cheap and the zBoard got knocked off a table twice by my cat. The zBoard base and keysets are very durable, however, (it's been knocked off the couch a few times, too. lol) and work fine. ;)
The gaming keyset IS very awkward to type on like others have mentioned. Usually, I have my World of Warcraft keyset in, though, and have no problems typing. (My boyfriend hates it -lol- and complains until he snaps in the standard keyset.)
Easy, durable, functioning, feels good on the fingers.... Those all describe the zBoard.
Still 5/5 after a year.
A Gift for Gamers October 26, 2004
H. Granger (Grasonville, MD USA)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
This Keyboard absolutely ROCKS ! I got mine last week from Comp USA. As a hardcore Gamer I can really appreciate this keyboard and its functionalities, first of all when using the standard Windows keyboard its really about the same as other keyboards with the pretty much the same features as other keyboards like Microsoft and Logitech keyboards and sometimes I find its even better, one instance is if you open a program often in Windows like Word Pad, you can program a hot key to open it instead of clicking through windows programs folders. It works the same as programming a radio station on your car stereo, it remembers the last thing you did.. nice ! now the keys do take some getting use to, nothing major though. The keys for do feel a little less quality then other more expensive keyboards but again nothing major. Now for the Huge difference. Clipping on the Gaming keyset is very easy and fast and Zboard automatically recognizes the change for you. right clicking on the Zboard tray Icon and selecting the keyset setup and choosing a Game from a big list that Ideazon supplies and they do frequently add to list. Choosing Farcry it loads all the keys needed that come with the Game and are really nicely appointed for your convenience and ease on the left side of the keyboard all within your left-hand and within fingers reach..Awesome ! Zboard even shows you with a color diagram all the keys and what they do and where they are, it also gives you the option to print out the diagram for easy reference while you play until you get use to what's what and where on the keyboard. UT2004 is also a breeze too with the included gaming keyset. The included gaming keyset isn't very type friendly because of the way the keys are positioned, but in games like these where type chatting isn't of importance especially when the action gets hot it does not become a problem, using talk with a microphone is so much better anyways. All default keys that are in a game will be programmed for you and on the Keyset. if the game isn't on Zboard's list of games well then all you have to do is program it yourself and still then you will have all the keys you need for use at your left-hand and in fingers reach like Thief Deadly Shadows. Other games that require more keys like the upcoming Everquest 2, buying a separate keyset for $20 will be well worth it in my opinion and all you OLRPG Gamers know what I mean when I say trying to program thousand of keys it seems at times and trying to remember what each key does can be a nightmare at the wrong time in a crucial part of a game. the Zboard Everquest 2 keyset does look like a regular keyboard which will aid you in typing in chat where it will be a must to communicate and all the keys will be labeled of their function for you to see and its all programmed for you. That in itself will Kick Butt and will make the game sooo much easier and funnier to play as does the gaming keyset that comes with this set which is excellent for games like Farcry, UT 2004 and Rome Total War. There is no any other Keyboards out there for hardcore Game playing and regular Keyboards that cost as much and more can't do what this Keyboard can do for your game playing and this keyboard unlike regular Keyboards that are always a threat while gaming because of the closeness and position of the keys, mistakenly hitting the wrong key and messing up your game and even taking you out to Windows ... done that way too many times on EQ and DAoC .. now that sucks ! hehe ! this Zboard almost eliminates those problems. I haven't had any issues with Zboard and using Windows XP or any Games. The Zboard is an excellent keyboard and well worth it. after using it I would gladly pay more for it if I had to. it's worth it in my opinion! and I don't mind paying $20 again for an EQ 2 and other Game's keysets for games that I love and play for long time. It's really a Incredible keyboard for Gamers and still Windows friendly.. I Love it !
Any questions feel free to ask me @ hgpowerslave1@yahoo.com
Good gaming board,period November 26, 2004
Just Bob
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This board makes all gaming experiences better. No more getting lost looking for the right key.One can program the gaming set to match the game or download a custom layout from the company. I do not recommend the keysets that are onlt for one game. They really dont make that much difference. I got a free Doom 3 set, yes its neat but the standard gaming keyboard can be programmed to do the same thing. Switching between standard and game sets is a breeze. Works flawlessly with XP. Support is good from the company. They usually answer in less that one hour. A really neat product for gaming. Price is right too.
Awesome Keyboard!!! September 1, 2004
R. Arda (Miami, FL)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
It did not take me too long to realize that I wanted this keyboard after seeing all of its features on Amazon.com. I can only say that I am absolutely blown away by this keyboard! You cannot get anymore features packed into a keyboard for this value!
First off, the construction of the base/keysets is top-notch, not plasticky-feeling like many keyboards out there. You get 2 USB ports to boot!
Second of all, I like the intuitive software that enables the gaming keyset to recognize the game that is loaded.
I especially like the fact that this keyboard comes with 2 keysets instead of one (gaming and standard). The Standard keyset has all of the key shortcuts beautifully integrated via color-coding on the keys. As for the Gaming keyset, I was very impressed with how comfortable it felt while gaming. The keys are very well spaced out and easily identifiable.
I've read complaints about how expensive other gaming keysets are for the Zboard and all I can say is this - with the customization that is available with the gaming keyset included, there really is no reason to get any other keyset (sorry Ideazon, but there isn't).
Awesome product!
Fantastic Gaming Keyboard!!! November 25, 2004
Keith Hoskins (Baltimore)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Awesome Keyboard for all gamers. Not only does it come with 2 key sets it also has 2 USB ports. I just hope they keep up with the latest and greatest games. It may not work with Windows 98 but if you are still using 98 please join the rest of us in the new millenium and upgrade your OS. For $40 this is a great deal especially considering other keyboards of high caliber are twice as much. And there is no other keyboard like the Z-board.
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