EpicGear DeziMator

[terran5992]

http://www.epicgear.com/en/products/keyboard/dezimator

[Linkbane]

Liking the features, like the cool-looking braided cable, and I'm impressed how thin they managed to make the plate holding the switches.
Still doesn't redeem how hideous it is, though.  Kind of looks like a souped-up (in a bad way) G710+, which I actually appreciate the aesthetic of.
Edit: Actually, I see that it's 70% aluminum. I'm quite impressed, hah. Nice ports and all, I just wish that it was even a bit less ugly. Considering that it's 138€, would probably go for a Ducky YOTS or similar instead.

[wetto]

Liking the features, like the cool-looking braided cable, and I'm impressed how thin they managed to make the plate holding the switches.
Still doesn't redeem how hideous it is, though.  Kind of looks like a souped-up (in a bad way) G710+, which I actually appreciate the aesthetic of.
Edit: Actually, I see that it's 70% aluminum. I'm quite impressed, hah. Nice ports and all, I just wish that it was even a bit less ugly. Considering that it's 138€, would probably go for a Ducky YOTS or similar instead.

Jesus, don't compare the Logitech's G710+ design, which is quite nice (actually, it's the only good point I found on mine) against this hideous thing! Poor G710+...

This keyboard should have never been born, seriously. I've been having nightmares for the last months ever since I first saw it. All it deserves is to be cleansed with a flamethrower.

[Pacifist]

looks like a corsair board merged with an industrial M

[nzhao20]

60g actuation force on mx browns....................-.-

[noisyturtle]

please don't let the term 'warzone keys' become a thing

[laffindude]

Hilarious! Form follows function... That board is a disaster because it is function after form.

[Oobly]

I actually quite like it. Kind of. Hard to make up my mind, actually.

I like that they provide ESDF keys as well as WASD. Lots of board real estate for little extra purpose, though, just 5 macro keys. At least the macro keys are close to the main keys and offset so you can find them with touch easily. The wrist rest is only for the left hand, right hand has to rest on that logo thing. Defintely targeted to gamers who use mouse.

At the highest point of the "bump" browns require about 55g force, so perhaps that's what they mean. They require 55g force to reach the actuation point, whereas reds only need 45g. After the bump, the force goes down to around 45g and is about that at the actuation point itself, similar to reds. May confuse prospective buyers who only know linear switches (blacks and reds), though.

[Beca]

what is with that tacky name...why would I want something called the "Dezimator"?

[tp4tissue]

what is with that tacky name...why would I want something called the "Dezimator"?

I guess it's -Decimate-   then they wanted to use the typical scifi robot moniker -Decimator-

Then they were like, how do I put an X into the name... damn...

OK what about Z.... Yes.... //strokes beard //strokes beard,   Dezimator... perfect...




I think it looks alright... this is supposed to be scifi cool... not "i work in an office"..

[terran5992]

what is with that tacky name...why would I want something called the "Dezimator"?

I guess it's -Decimate-   then they wanted to use the typical scifi robot moniker -Decimator-

Then they were like, how do I put an X into the name... damn...

OK what about Z.... Yes.... //strokes beard //strokes beard,   Dezimator... perfect...

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I think it looks alright... this is supposed to be scifi cool... not "i work in an office"..

Decimating itself from the geekhack community

[tp4tissue]

what is with that tacky name...why would I want something called the "Dezimator"?

I guess it's -Decimate-   then they wanted to use the typical scifi robot moniker -Decimator-

Then they were like, how do I put an X into the name... damn...

OK what about Z.... Yes.... //strokes beard //strokes beard,   Dezimator... perfect...

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I think it looks alright... this is supposed to be scifi cool... not "i work in an office"..

Decimating itself from the geekhack community

well... when you say the GH community.. it's only really maybe 30 -50 people who are connoisseurs.  I think the rest aren't nearly as put off by the bit of gaudiness.

[terran5992]

what is with that tacky name...why would I want something called the "Dezimator"?

I guess it's -Decimate-   then they wanted to use the typical scifi robot moniker -Decimator-

Then they were like, how do I put an X into the name... damn...

OK what about Z.... Yes.... //strokes beard //strokes beard,   Dezimator... perfect...

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I think it looks alright... this is supposed to be scifi cool... not "i work in an office"..

Decimating itself from the geekhack community

well... when you say the GH community.. it's only really maybe 30 -50 people who are connoisseurs.  I think the rest aren't nearly as put off by the bit of gaudiness.

Iunno.

Seems like only one person in this entire thread likes this board

[katushkin]

This board makes me want to cry.

[osi]

what is with that tacky name...why would I want something called the "Dezimator"?

I guess it's -Decimate-   then they wanted to use the typical scifi robot moniker -Decimator-

Then they were like, how do I put an X into the name... damn...

OK what about Z.... Yes.... //strokes beard //strokes beard,   Dezimator... perfect...

I chuckled

[tp4tissue]

what is with that tacky name...why would I want something called the "Dezimator"?

I guess it's -Decimate-   then they wanted to use the typical scifi robot moniker -Decimator-

Then they were like, how do I put an X into the name... damn...

OK what about Z.... Yes.... //strokes beard //strokes beard,   Dezimator... perfect...

Show Image

I think it looks alright... this is supposed to be scifi cool... not "i work in an office"..

Decimating itself from the geekhack community

well... when you say the GH community.. it's only really maybe 30 -50 people who are connoisseurs.  I think the rest aren't nearly as put off by the bit of gaudiness.

Iunno.

Seems like only one person in this entire thread likes this board

I'm just trying to be open minded... 

[zoolzoo]

bad keyboard is bad

[Blusey]

bad keyboard is bad

Might not be a bad keyboard, just isn't visually nice to everyone. Some like them different that's all.

[histevenhere]

Still better than razer's black widow 😂.

[tp4tissue]

Still better than razer's black widow 😂.

well.. lets clarify.. recent reports say the NEW batches are g00d....

OLD black widow/ ultimate  (pre 2013) =  bad..

[Beca]

what is with that tacky name...why would I want something called the "Dezimator"?

I guess it's -Decimate-   then they wanted to use the typical scifi robot moniker -Decimator-

Then they were like, how do I put an X into the name... damn...

OK what about Z.... Yes.... //strokes beard //strokes beard,   Dezimator... perfect...

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I think it looks alright... this is supposed to be scifi cool... not "i work in an office"..

this company's marketing team is seriously out of touch with modern gamers.

[tp4tissue]

what is with that tacky name...why would I want something called the "Dezimator"?

I guess it's -Decimate-   then they wanted to use the typical scifi robot moniker -Decimator-

Then they were like, how do I put an X into the name... damn...

OK what about Z.... Yes.... //strokes beard //strokes beard,   Dezimator... perfect...

Show Image

I think it looks alright... this is supposed to be scifi cool... not "i work in an office"..

this company's marketing team is seriously out of touch with modern gamers.

how old r u beca..

[Beca]

what is with that tacky name...why would I want something called the "Dezimator"?

I guess it's -Decimate-   then they wanted to use the typical scifi robot moniker -Decimator-

Then they were like, how do I put an X into the name... damn...

OK what about Z.... Yes.... //strokes beard //strokes beard,   Dezimator... perfect...

Show Image

I think it looks alright... this is supposed to be scifi cool... not "i work in an office"..

this company's marketing team is seriously out of touch with modern gamers.

how old r u beca..

20...

[IvanIvanovich]

I think it's an ok concept but poorly executed. It's too damn big even for a fullsize for really no reason. I do like the idea of the kind of open look from the side. If they wouldn't have done the huge back legs with the hub that makes it way too tall in the back with too sharp angle, and no palmrest, and made the bezel slimmer... it could have been pretty nice. I think the placement of the macro keys bothers me too...
Apparently this is new peripherals sub brand of GeIL... I'm almost wishing all these PC parts companies would just stay away from keyboards. So far pretty much all but CM have made pretty poor showings.

[terran5992]

One of the things i really like with this keyboard is the standard ANSI 1.25x layout.

Even if their design was flawed, i appreciate that they implemented it

[Photekq]

looks like a corsair board merged with an industrial M

i'm not seeing the industrial m...

[tp4tissue]

One of the things i really like with this keyboard is the standard ANSI 1.25x layout.

Even if their design was flawed, i appreciate that they implemented it

When ya'll saying "they're flawed"...

It's because you're not the target audience..

it's like when a grown up says rugrats is a dumb show...  well of course... it was meant for little kids..


This keyboard was probably meant for teens.

[terran5992]

One of the things i really like with this keyboard is the standard ANSI 1.25x layout.

Even if their design was flawed, i appreciate that they implemented it

When ya'll saying "they're flawed"...

It's because you're not the target audience..

it's like when a grown up says rugrats is a dumb show...  well of course... it was meant for little kids..


This keyboard was probably meant for teens.

Like how 'My little Pony' is meant for children but grown men still enjoy it?

[tp4tissue]

One of the things i really like with this keyboard is the standard ANSI 1.25x layout.

Even if their design was flawed, i appreciate that they implemented it

When ya'll saying "they're flawed"...

It's because you're not the target audience..

it's like when a grown up says rugrats is a dumb show...  well of course... it was meant for little kids..


This keyboard was probably meant for teens.

Like how 'My little Pony' is meant for children but grown men still enjoy it?

no

grown men use it as a device to TROLL other grown men..

it's not a matter of like vs dislike.  the pony phenomenon is similar to peacocking.. like wearing an outrageous outfit to get attention.. They adopt an outrageous persona, (grown men who likes little girls tv shows), TO get attention..

[randomist]

Don't know what they were thinking on design or naming. Decimator? You only kill 1 out of 10 of your enemies?

On top of that I think I have my mini ITX on a desk smaller than that thing, its huge.

[terran5992]

One of the things i really like with this keyboard is the standard ANSI 1.25x layout.

Even if their design was flawed, i appreciate that they implemented it

When ya'll saying "they're flawed"...

It's because you're not the target audience..

it's like when a grown up says rugrats is a dumb show...  well of course... it was meant for little kids..


This keyboard was probably meant for teens.

Like how 'My little Pony' is meant for children but grown men still enjoy it?

no

grown men use it as a device to TROLL other grown men..

it's not a matter of like vs dislike.  the pony phenomenon is similar to peacocking.. like wearing an outrageous outfit to get attention.. They adopt an outrageous persona, (grown men who likes little girls tv shows), TO get attention..

I dont know how to respond to this 

[tp4tissue]

One of the things i really like with this keyboard is the standard ANSI 1.25x layout.

Even if their design was flawed, i appreciate that they implemented it

When ya'll saying "they're flawed"...

It's because you're not the target audience..

it's like when a grown up says rugrats is a dumb show...  well of course... it was meant for little kids..


This keyboard was probably meant for teens.

Like how 'My little Pony' is meant for children but grown men still enjoy it?

no

grown men use it as a device to TROLL other grown men..

it's not a matter of like vs dislike.  the pony phenomenon is similar to peacocking.. like wearing an outrageous outfit to get attention.. They adopt an outrageous persona, (grown men who likes little girls tv shows), TO get attention..

I dont know how to respond to this 

it's just the way of the world...