Abstract: ideazon Z-Board Today we are taking a look at the Zboard keyboard from ideazon, this keyboard is aimed at the gamer market due to its unique hot swappable key sets. Sound interesting, read on. In the box...
Swappable key layouts, Good driver and utility software
Poor execution of a great idea, Terrible key feel, Low availability of other layouts outside of the US or Canada, Poor build quality, Expensive (just shy of £40) given the above
The base package gives you the standard board and the Crossfire, but Ideazon sell plenty of others for various games and applications. However, they dont seem to be readily available anywhere other than the US and Canada, which lessens the Zboards a...
ZEngine supports a huge amount of games with the option to make your own mods if you game isnt listed, Interchangeable keysets, Easy keyset swapping: once swapped the ZBoard base automatically detects the new keyset, so the only install is the one whe...
Keys are very noisy not ideal for late night gaming (especially if you have your PC located in your bedroom), Buying game specific keysets could prove very pricey if you play multiple games, On occasions the keys would stick
Before knowing about the Z-Engine software, the ZBoard concept seemed very attractive on paper, but the growing cost of having to buy a separate game specific keyset would no doubt prove an very expensive option for people who love to play multiple ga...
Abstract: Review description Ideazon has some really cool products. The Zboard keyboard is extremely unique with the hot-swappable keysets, programmable keys, USB hub and much more. The MERC keyboard doesn't have keysets, but combines a standard keyboard with a gamepad all in one. If you..
Interchangeable keysets for gaming, office, and specific applications (stay tuned for more information), Easy to program profiles and macros, Keysets can be changed on-the-fly, Excellent gaming keyboard with great functionality.
Key action is a little rough - and noisy, Non-Standard QWERTY layout on gaming keyset.
Although the Ideazon Zboard may not be for everyone, it has some features that make it an excellent gaming keyboard. For general office use, the keys are a little stiffer that many other keyboards on the market and the action isnt as clean. The key...
Did this keyboard enhance game play? Initially, no, but the more you get used to it – the less delay there is in pressing the keys as you don't have to dart around the keyboard. But quite honestly, I don't think that's enough reason to buy it. If you have...
Price, Good tactile feel, Supports many games, Easily changeable keysets
Limited software compatibility, Gaming keyset is difficult to type on, Possible fast wear for hardcore gamers
Ideazon has a great idea here, and one that has held up well since its introduction. The Gaming Keyset supports a surprisingly large number of games, and keymaps are easily accessible from the menu. Well over 50 games are supported, including not onl...
The big question, would I buy a Zboard? I would. The Zboard has potential and has many more applications coming out for games like BF1942 and Masters of Orion 3. They also have different application interfaces coming out such as Abode’s Photoshop th...
Ease of set up, Swappable keysets, Software key binding utility, Variety of gaming and productivity keysets available, The best way to pillage pixels in the 21st century, Much more comfortable gameplay than a standard keyboard
Typing normal text commands on gaming keyset can feel disorienting
While I didnt become a First Sergeant while testing the Zboard under fire, something odd did strike me. In use, there wasnt a pause for me to tell myself "you know, Im fragging one helluva lot more here" but there was a moment or two of feeling my...
High build quality, USB connectivity and expansion ports, Comfortable, Innovative gaming keyset design, Great extra features on standard keyset, Current game titles have Limited Edition keysets (DOOM3)
Some keys are hard to reach on gaming keyset, Typing can be awkward on the gaming keyset
The Ideazon Zboard is a very innovative product that deserves much praise for executing what some might call crazy. The ability to customize and configure your keyboard quickly and easily definitely has its benefits in todays world where one keyboar...
