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A case for better keyboards
by Geoff Gasior — 11:14 AM on September 23, 2011

PC enthusiasts have a tendency to focus their attention on what's inside the box. Indeed, we're guilty of that here at TR. Most...

Type: Blog post Tags: Input devices

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Razer's BlackWidow and BlackWidow Ultimate keyboards
by David Morgan — 3:10 AM on July 26, 2011

We've tested both of Razer's clicky mechanical gaming keyboards to figure out whether they're worth the money—and hearing loss.

Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices

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A eulogy for my last good Logitech mouse
by Cyril Kowaliski — 10:28 PM on May 12, 2011

Why, oh, why does this happen to me? Why must my privileged, middle-class lifestyle be marred by microswitch failures? Once, just once, I wish I...

Type: Blog post Tags: Input devices

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Cyborg's Rat 7 adjustable gaming mouse
by Geoff Gasior — 9:37 AM on October 6, 2010

Cyborg's Rat 7 gaming mouse offers loads of adjustment options, plenty of precision, and a distinct visual style. We find out if it's any...

Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices

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Apple's aluminum keyboard
by Cyril Kowaliski — 9:30 PM on October 14, 2009

Can low-profile chiclet keys, sleek industrial design, and an Apple logo make a good desktop keyboard? And can such a device pry a fan...

Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices Mac

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ABS's M1 mechanical keyboard
by Cyril Kowaliski — 7:00 PM on March 25, 2009

Here's an unusual concept: a mechanical gaming keyboard with non-clicky key switches. Can such a device create a smooth typing experience, and is it...

Type: Feature article Tags: Miscellaneous Input devices

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Enermax's Aurora Premium keyboard
by Scott Wasson — 11:17 PM on March 8, 2009

What's this? A laptop-style keyboard on the desk of a TR editor, a heavy-duty typist and ostensible keyboard purist? Surely there must...

Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices

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Metadot's Das Keyboard Professional
by Cyril Kowaliski — 9:14 PM on January 12, 2009

Is Metadot's Das Keyboard Professional really worth the $130 price tag, and can it compete with the classic IBM Model M? Clicky keyboard purists want...

Type: Feature article Tags: Miscellaneous Input devices

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In search of Bluetooth input for a couch gaming system
by Geoff Gasior — 4:49 PM on August 26, 2008

Although my Xbox 360 has seen plenty of action over the last year, my gaming PC has sat largely unused. That's not so much...

Type: Blog post Tags: Input devices

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Bluetooth just became a lot less important in laptops
by Scott Wasson — 10:38 AM on August 1, 2008

 I was out at the store yesterday and saw this puppy.  Bought one on the spot.  It's...

Type: Blog post Tags: Input devices Mobile computing

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OCZ's Neural Impulse Actuator
by Cyril Kowaliski — 11:05 AM on June 27, 2008

Like flying cars, thought-based control schemes have been a staple of sci-fi movies for decades. OCZ has embraced the concept with its Neural Impulse Actuator,...

Type: Feature article Tags: Miscellaneous Input devices Gaming Personal tech

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Talkin' CES on the OCF Podcast
by Scott Wasson — 3:41 PM on January 19, 2008

I've made an appearance on the latest episode of the OCF Podcast.  This time, we talk at some length about the developments in PC...

Type: Blog post Tags: CPUs Graphics Displays Input devices

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Belkin's Flip-DVI-D: too good to be true?
by Scott Wasson — 6:43 PM on July 11, 2007

This cute little device seemed to be tailor-made for our needs: it's a dual-port switch that handles four kinds of inputs: USB keyboard, USB mouse,...

Type: Feature article Tags: Displays Input devices

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Microsoft's Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0
by Geoff Gasior — 12:00 AM on January 16, 2004

IN 1996, Microsoft forever changed the mouse by introducing its first scroll wheel....

Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices

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Bytecc's Zippy EL-610 keyboard
by Geoff Gasior — 5:38 AM on April 25, 2003

GENERALLY SPEAKING, keyboards aren't all that exciting. Some are louder than others, some...

Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices

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USB KVM switch comparison
by Geoff Gasior — 12:00 AM on August 1, 2002

USB PERIPHERALS have become increasingly popular among both PC enthusiasts and mainstream users....

Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices

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Belkin's Nostromo n50 and n30 game controllers
by Geoff Gasior — 12:00 AM on March 22, 2002

FIRST-PERSON SHOOTERS HAVE pushed the technology envelope more than any other game genre,...

Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices

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TR's four-port KVM switch comparo
by Scott Wasson — 12:10 AM on September 17, 2001

So many of us PC enthusiast types use more than one computer on a...

Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices

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