Prosthetics
06-19-2008, 12:24 AM
http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/26-169-019-01.jpg
The above is a new version of the product I am reviewing, here is the old version I have and will be reviewing.
http://www.holo-dek.com/catalog/images/nostromo.jpg
Appearance:
Features virtually the essential keys for FPS gamers. with a few extra filled in.
Performance:
Each of the keys can be programmed to do various functions, such as a single key "W S A D" or you can include macros created with the driver software that comes with it. It is good if you want to conserve space. However a few of the keys are fairly hard to push such as the orange circular key.
Since I have a large hand as well, and the older version has no adjustable palm rest (I believe the new one does) I pretty much need to claw this if I want my hand to cover the surface, else there would be a large gap between the blackish curve and my palm. The space key at the bottom right I also need to stretch my hand to get to so i tend to use the dpad and program every direction as a space bar.
Overall thoughts:
Apart from what I said, the product is at times uncomfortable to use, not to mention there are no keys specified for "1 2 3" to toggle weapons, so that adds some more difficulties to the product.
Older version I'd give this a 6/10, newer version 7/10 for the adjustable palm rest. Point deductions due to no num keys for easy weapon switching.
http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/23-175-105-02.jpg
The saitek variation of this product has keys that can act as number keys, but I personally have never used it.
The above is a new version of the product I am reviewing, here is the old version I have and will be reviewing.
http://www.holo-dek.com/catalog/images/nostromo.jpg
Appearance:
Features virtually the essential keys for FPS gamers. with a few extra filled in.
Performance:
Each of the keys can be programmed to do various functions, such as a single key "W S A D" or you can include macros created with the driver software that comes with it. It is good if you want to conserve space. However a few of the keys are fairly hard to push such as the orange circular key.
Since I have a large hand as well, and the older version has no adjustable palm rest (I believe the new one does) I pretty much need to claw this if I want my hand to cover the surface, else there would be a large gap between the blackish curve and my palm. The space key at the bottom right I also need to stretch my hand to get to so i tend to use the dpad and program every direction as a space bar.
Overall thoughts:
Apart from what I said, the product is at times uncomfortable to use, not to mention there are no keys specified for "1 2 3" to toggle weapons, so that adds some more difficulties to the product.
Older version I'd give this a 6/10, newer version 7/10 for the adjustable palm rest. Point deductions due to no num keys for easy weapon switching.
http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/23-175-105-02.jpg
The saitek variation of this product has keys that can act as number keys, but I personally have never used it.