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Title: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: terran5992 on Wed, 08 January 2014, 04:22:13
http://www.epicgear.com/en/products/keyboard/dezimator (http://www.epicgear.com/en/products/keyboard/dezimator)
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: Linkbane on Wed, 08 January 2014, 11:14:55
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.  :-X 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.
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: wetto on Wed, 08 January 2014, 20:09:50
Quote from: Linkbane on Wed, 08 January 2014, 11:14:55
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.  :-X 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.
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: Pacifist on Wed, 08 January 2014, 20:14:18
looks like a corsair board merged with an industrial M
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: nzhao20 on Wed, 08 January 2014, 20:41:25
60g actuation force on mx browns....................-.-
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 08 January 2014, 21:57:07
please don't let the term 'warzone keys' become a thing
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: laffindude on Thu, 09 January 2014, 00:16:42
Hilarious! Form follows function... That board is a disaster because it is function after form.
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: Oobly on Thu, 09 January 2014, 02:07:14
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.
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: Beca on Thu, 09 January 2014, 04:11:59
what is with that tacky name...why would I want something called the "Dezimator"?
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:10:06
Quote from: Beca on Thu, 09 January 2014, 04:11:59
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...

(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/70bff581.gif)


I think it looks alright... this is supposed to be scifi cool... not "i work in an office"..
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: terran5992 on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:15:18
Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:10:06
Quote from: Beca on Thu, 09 January 2014, 04:11:59
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
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/70bff581.gif)



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

Decimating itself from the geekhack community
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:18:02
Quote from: terran5992 on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:15:18
Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:10:06
Quote from: Beca on Thu, 09 January 2014, 04:11:59
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
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/70bff581.gif)



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.
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: terran5992 on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:54:18
Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:18:02
Quote from: terran5992 on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:15:18
Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:10:06
Quote from: Beca on Thu, 09 January 2014, 04:11:59
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
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/70bff581.gif)



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
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 09 January 2014, 08:08:17
This board makes me want to cry.
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: osi on Thu, 09 January 2014, 08:22:59
Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:10:06
Quote from: Beca on Thu, 09 January 2014, 04:11:59
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
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 09 January 2014, 08:44:59
Quote from: terran5992 on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:54:18
Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:18:02
Quote from: terran5992 on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:15:18
Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:10:06
Quote from: Beca on Thu, 09 January 2014, 04:11:59
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
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/70bff581.gif)



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...  (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/064.gif)
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: zoolzoo on Thu, 09 January 2014, 10:31:33
bad keyboard is bad
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: Blusey on Thu, 09 January 2014, 10:32:13
Quote from: zoolzoo on Thu, 09 January 2014, 10:31:33
bad keyboard is bad
Might not be a bad keyboard, just isn't visually nice to everyone. Some like them different that's all.
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: histevenhere on Fri, 10 January 2014, 02:53:33
Still better than razer's black widow 😂.
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 10 January 2014, 04:37:17
Quote from: histevenhere on Fri, 10 January 2014, 02:53:33
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..
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: Beca on Fri, 10 January 2014, 04:43:09
Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:10:06
Quote from: Beca on Thu, 09 January 2014, 04:11:59
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
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/70bff581.gif)



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.
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 10 January 2014, 04:45:38
Quote from: Beca on Fri, 10 January 2014, 04:43:09
Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:10:06
Quote from: Beca on Thu, 09 January 2014, 04:11:59
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
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/70bff581.gif)



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..
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: Beca on Fri, 10 January 2014, 04:49:16
Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 10 January 2014, 04:45:38
Quote from: Beca on Fri, 10 January 2014, 04:43:09
Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 09 January 2014, 06:10:06
Quote from: Beca on Thu, 09 January 2014, 04:11:59
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
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/70bff581.gif)



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...
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 10 January 2014, 21:24:02
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.
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: terran5992 on Fri, 10 January 2014, 22:23:30
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
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: Photekq on Fri, 10 January 2014, 22:26:08
Quote from: Pacifist on Wed, 08 January 2014, 20:14:18
looks like a corsair board merged with an industrial M
i'm not seeing the industrial m...
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 10 January 2014, 22:27:40
Quote from: terran5992 on Fri, 10 January 2014, 22:23:30
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.
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: terran5992 on Fri, 10 January 2014, 23:49:31
Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 10 January 2014, 22:27:40
Quote from: terran5992 on Fri, 10 January 2014, 22:23:30
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?
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 10 January 2014, 23:59:13
Quote from: terran5992 on Fri, 10 January 2014, 23:49:31
Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 10 January 2014, 22:27:40
Quote from: terran5992 on Fri, 10 January 2014, 22:23:30
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..


Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: randomist on Sat, 11 January 2014, 03:32:32
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.
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: terran5992 on Sat, 11 January 2014, 05:28:21
Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 10 January 2014, 23:59:13
Quote from: terran5992 on Fri, 10 January 2014, 23:49:31
Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 10 January 2014, 22:27:40
Quote from: terran5992 on Fri, 10 January 2014, 22:23:30
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  :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Title: Re: EpicGear DeziMator
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 11 January 2014, 08:31:17
Quote from: terran5992 on Sat, 11 January 2014, 05:28:21
Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 10 January 2014, 23:59:13
Quote from: terran5992 on Fri, 10 January 2014, 23:49:31
Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 10 January 2014, 22:27:40
Quote from: terran5992 on Fri, 10 January 2014, 22:23:30
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  :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

it's just the way of the world... (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/17f0f3b0.gif)