The bottom button, mapped to the spacebar for jump commands, features a lever design and mechanical switch that offers just the right amount of forceletting you click it with very little force, but with just enough firmness to prevent accidental clicking. The joystick, which replaced the thumbpad found on the Nostromo, is positioned perfectly, with just enough shape to the head to be used comfortably. The thumb controls have been improved over the previous Razer Nostromo, with a smaller, more sensitive thumb-friendly joystick, and two thumb buttons. The Logitech G13, on the other hand, puts unmistakable (and comfortable) indentations on each of the WASD keys. There is a small nub at the bottom edge of one key, similar to the type used to differentiate the home keys on a keyboard, but it's too subtle. What's missing from the new Orbweaveralong with Razer's previous gamepad, the Nostromois tactile distinctions between the regular WASD keys and the surrounding buttons. The addition of adjustable modules and more sensitive buttons is a huge plus, but the sheer number of buttons, and the resulting need to differentiate them on the fly, could have been thought out a little more. The Nostromo's best feature was that it didn't over-complicate an already intimidating device. Given that the Logitech G13 similarly offers 22 buttons, it makes sense that Razer would try to step up its game with an equally impressive array, but I think it's trying a bit too hard. The keys are also backlit, with bright green backlight which can be adjusted through several levels of brightness. The keys feature mechanical key switches with a short throw and light actuating force, making it a breeze to use. The keypad has 20 programmable buttons, with the center buttonsconveniently placed just where the fingertips fallset by default to the commonly used WASD keys. What the Orbweaver does not offer, however, is a digital display like that on the Logitech. The Orbweaver's design has a higher palmrest, which actually provides better support than the low-rise G13. It's considerably narrower than the Logitech G13 Advanced Gameboard, so it won't take up quite so much space on your desk. The Orbweaver measures 2.2 by 6.1 by 8.0 inches (HWD), and comes with a six-foot-long USB cable. With so much going for it, it's easy to see why the Orbweaver is or Editors' Choice for gaming keypads. The Orbweaver takes everything good about the Nostromo and adds design elements that adjust to your unique hand shape and programmable controls that can be tailored to your games and style of play. Gaming keypadsspecialized half-keyboards used by gamersoffer a level of comfort and control that even the best gaming keyboards fail to match. "I'll never go back." It's a phrase that pops up again and again in comments and customer reviews for the Razer Orbweaver ($539.99 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), the follow up to the Razer Nostromo ($189.99 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window). Keys could use more tactile differentiation.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
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