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Corsair adds tactile switches, tenkeyless footprint to Vengeance mechanical keyboards by Geoff Gasior — 6:00 AM on June 4, 2013 Corsair's Vengeance keyboards are some of the nicest mechanical offerings around. They have stunning industrial designs, thoughtful features, and, finally, all-mechanical key switches. ... Type: News story Tags: Input devices	44
Gigabyte teases next-gen Haswell board by Geoff Gasior — 9:11 AM on April 19, 2013 Next-generation Haswell motherboards are approaching, and Gigabyte has teased a few details about what it has in store for the new platform. The firm has... Type: News story Tags: Motherboards Multimedia	32
Gigabyte's Aivia Osmium mechanical keyboard reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 12:38 PM on March 21, 2013 Most high-end keyboards combine mechanical switches with LED backlighting and programmable macro keys. Gigabyte's Aivia Osmium adds a new twist: USB 3.0 connectivity. ... Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices	22
A first look at Cherry's MX green key switches by Cyril Kowaliski — 1:43 PM on March 7, 2013 Cooler Master has released a keyboard based on a little-known mechanical key switch: the Cherry MX greens. We've compared this offering to an IBM... Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices	57
Backlit gaming keyboards on the way from Rosewill by Cyril Kowaliski — 10:32 AM on January 11, 2013 Rosewill just keeps expanding its line of mechanical keyboards. Considering how much we liked the ones we reviewed, we can't really complain. This week... Type: News story Tags: Input devices	47
Corsair adds all-mechanical keyboard, new mice by Geoff Gasior — 11:29 AM on January 8, 2013 Corsair's Vengeance keyboards are pretty sweet. They combine gorgeous industrial designs with Cherry MX Red mechanical switches, and they're pretty reasonably priced. ... Type: News story Tags: Input devices	24
Hands-on with Synaptics' next-generation mobile input devices by Geoff Gasior — 8:00 AM on August 20, 2012 Synaptics' next-gen mobile input devices include a pressure-sensitive touchpad, a lower-latency touchscreen, and an ultra-thin keyboard with secret switch technology. We go hands-on to... Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices	24
Mad Catz keyboard has modular layout, integrated touchscreen by Geoff Gasior — 11:29 AM on August 15, 2012 There's a new high-end gaming keyboard in town, and it's different to say the least. At the Gamescom expo in Cologne, Germany, Mad Catz... Type: News story Tags: Input devices	29
Rosewill's RK-9000-series mechanical keyboards reviewed by Cyril Kowaliski — 10:45 PM on August 13, 2012 Rosewill, Newegg's innocuous house brand, caters to mechanical keyboard enthusiasts with four nearly identical specimens priced in the $100-110 range. Each one has a different... Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices	142
Asus' budget Xonar DGX and DSX sound cards reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 8:56 PM on August 8, 2012 Asus' Xonar DGX and DSX cost less than $50, making them tempting upgrades for folks seeking better sound. Both cards have PCI Express interfaces,... Type: Feature article Tags: Multimedia	131
Razer unveils adjustable mouse with 8200 DPI sensor by Cyril Kowaliski — 9:40 AM on July 26, 2012 Well, Razer definitely isn't messing around. The company's new Ouroboros wireless mouse carries a $129.99 price tag, features an 8200-DPI sensor, and is both... Type: News story Tags: Input devices	41
A couple of months with Corsair's Vengeance M60 mouse by Cyril Kowaliski — 11:09 PM on July 19, 2012 It all started with a failing microswitch. It was the spring of 2011, and I was a perfectly contented MX1100 user. Logitech's latest high-end mouse had... Type: Blog post Tags: Input devices	66
Corsair's Vengeance K60 and K90 mechanical keyboards by Cyril Kowaliski — 2:49 PM on April 4, 2012 Join us as we rattle away on the lovely mechanical keyswitches of Corsair's aluminum-clad K60 and K90 keyboards. Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices	40
Thermaltake's Meka G1 and G-Unit keyboards by Geoff Gasior — 10:21 PM on February 28, 2012 Cherry MX switches and extra perks dominate Thermaltake's mechanical keyboards. We take a closer look at the Meka G1 and G-Unit to see... Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices	24
Razer brings Switchblade UI to standalone keyboard by Geoff Gasior — 3:15 PM on January 16, 2012 Razer was keen to show off its Blade gaming laptop at the Consumer Electronics Show this year, but the system is a little large—and... Type: News story Tags: Input devices	16
Asus preps new PCIe, USB, and integrated audio solutions by Geoff Gasior — 2:04 AM on January 12, 2012 All has been quiet on the Xonar front, but that's set to change early this year. Asus is prepping a couple of new audio... Type: News story Tags: Multimedia	57
Thermaltake brings rubber domes back in style by Cyril Kowaliski — 12:58 AM on January 11, 2012 Mechanical keyboards have seen something of a renaissance in recent years—especially in hardcore gaming circles, where keyboards based on Cherry's MX black key switches are... Type: News story Tags: Input devices	57
Cherry MX switches take root in Corsair gaming keyboards by Geoff Gasior — 12:03 PM on September 16, 2011 IDF — Corsair rolled out a slew of new gaming peripherals at the Intel Developer Forum this week. We were at the big reveal,... Type: News story Tags: Input devices	59

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