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Title: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: gameaholic on Wed, 30 October 2013, 00:08:01: Anyone see this yet? Might be interesting for controlling HTPC or for someone who is into scissor switches. Comes in red, black and white too.

http://kotaku.com/the-tinest-gaming-keyboard-you-ever-did-see-1454268087 (http://kotaku.com/the-tinest-gaming-keyboard-you-ever-did-see-1454268087)

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/194q9wivaipe3jpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/194q9vp9vqs0njpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/194q9uvohot05jpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: tbc on Wed, 30 October 2013, 00:23:53: bad.

this keyboard deserves no more.
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: jinxedx84 on Wed, 30 October 2013, 00:28:47: haha reminds me of one of these

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rScBRKlTdoE/TMZbjQUZlWI/AAAAAAABqVg/SEHY-gbjEoY/s1600/IMG_2393.jpg)
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: ComradeSniper on Wed, 30 October 2013, 00:50:55: That has a lot of wasted space for a "mobile" keyboard.
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: Reomero on Wed, 30 October 2013, 01:40:33: I don't like how the [ up arrow ] key is inbetween the [ . ] and [ / ] key.
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: wetto on Wed, 30 October 2013, 07:12:17: Quote from: Reomero on Wed, 30 October 2013, 01:40:33
I don't like how the [ up arrow ] key is inbetween the [ . ] and [ / ] key.

How very nice it is to move the "/ and ?" key especially in days where accessing remote data is a must... :rolleyes:

Besides, yeah, looks VERY compact by the look of it...
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: Hellmark on Wed, 30 October 2013, 07:37:31: I know this is meant for gamers, but it is just horrendous. I also don't like how they moved the pipe over by the left shift. That's one of the things I'm not crazy about on the Model F XT's. I mean, gamers are supposed to be able to hit the keys blind, but if the keys are in totally different locations, then it is not a benefit to them. Also, look how much space between left shift and the space bar. Makes it harder to hit both with your left hand.
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: laffindude on Wed, 30 October 2013, 08:32:19: That reminds me I still want to buy a MS Wedge ;o
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: Lycoth on Wed, 30 October 2013, 09:27:24: Quote from: jinxedx84 on Wed, 30 October 2013, 00:28:47
haha reminds me of one of these

Show Image
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rScBRKlTdoE/TMZbjQUZlWI/AAAAAAABqVg/SEHY-gbjEoY/s1600/IMG_2393.jpg)

I can't stop laughing.

This is why Gaming companies can't be taken seriously dammit!!
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: kolonelkadat on Wed, 30 October 2013, 09:39:41: dont front, if you were 6 years old, or a gamer, you would totally think this was the best portable keyboard ever.
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 30 October 2013, 09:44:54: [attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: wetto on Wed, 30 October 2013, 10:06:16: Quote from: kolonelkadat on Wed, 30 October 2013, 09:39:41
dont front, if you were 6 years old, or a gamer, you would totally think this was the best portable keyboard ever.

I'm a gamer myself, but unfortunately it seems that nowadays "gamer" has sort of become a pejorative term with almost the same meaning as "retard".
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 30 October 2013, 11:21:57: Quote from: jinxedx84 on Wed, 30 October 2013, 00:28:47
haha reminds me of one of these

Show Image
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rScBRKlTdoE/TMZbjQUZlWI/AAAAAAABqVg/SEHY-gbjEoY/s1600/IMG_2393.jpg)

Second time in two days I've seen that pic. First with the new Cooler Master keyboard and now this. I do agree though, they both look like keytars.
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: Jixr on Wed, 30 October 2013, 11:28:15: Match it with a cyborg rat mouse and a phantom case and I think it wouldn't look terrible...
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: Aliwia on Wed, 30 October 2013, 15:27:13: w-why? why would anyone make this?

more importantly, why would anyone buy this?
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: bazemk1979 on Wed, 30 October 2013, 16:07:57: Quote from: Aliwia on Wed, 30 October 2013, 15:27:13
w-why? why would anyone make this?

more importantly, why would anyone buy this?

why? because I'm sexy
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: kolonelkadat on Wed, 30 October 2013, 17:02:03: Quote from: wetto on Wed, 30 October 2013, 10:06:16
I'm a gamer myself, but unfortunately it seems that nowadays "gamer" has sort of become a pejorative term with almost the same meaning as "retard".
In my mind theres a big difference between people who enjoy video games and "gamers". My girlfriend plays video games all the time, but she isnt a gamer. She likes doing things outside and stuff. She also bathes and dresses appropriately. She isnt at all embarrassing to be seen with and she has never once declined to go out because she had to play a video game instead.

But yeah, when I see madcatz stuff, I cant help picturing their target demographic as ether the gay kid with the swastika from curb your enthusiasm.
or this fine young fellow... im not even going to post that one, I dont want to offend anyone.
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: Daniel Beardsmore on Wed, 30 October 2013, 18:02:24: You'll be able to spot owners of this keyboard when they shout like this````````~~~
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: LouisHjelmslev on Thu, 31 October 2013, 12:58:03: Quote from: Lycoth on Wed, 30 October 2013, 09:27:24
Quote from: jinxedx84 on Wed, 30 October 2013, 00:28:47
haha reminds me of one of these

Show Image
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rScBRKlTdoE/TMZbjQUZlWI/AAAAAAABqVg/SEHY-gbjEoY/s1600/IMG_2393.jpg)

I can't stop laughing.

This is why Gaming companies can't be taken seriously dammit!!

I keep looking at this comment to cheer myself up! Doesn't get old!
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: Krogenar on Thu, 31 October 2013, 13:00:26: I don't know why, but I thought of this:

(http://videogam.in/pages/files/Cloud_Strife/embedded_4f5ad0351874e6.50239370.jpg)
Title: Re: Madcatz Strike BT Keyboard
Post by: Krogenar on Thu, 31 October 2013, 13:07:08: There. There we go.

[attachimg=1]

In fairness, this could also be done with a Model F-122, but it's more of a club.