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Mechanical keyboards offer an orgy of satisfying keystrokes for your fingers (how's that for a visual?), which is one of the reasons we're excited to learn about AZiO's soon-to-be-released Levetron Mech4 mechanical plank for gamers. In addition to those sweet, sweet Cherry MX (Black) mechanical keys, the Levetron sets itself apart with a modular design and by being resistant to spills.
We're told this gnarly looking plank has a switch life cycle of 50 million keystrokes. How much space it takes up on your desktop is partially up to you -- the numpad is modular, and so are a set of six dedicated macro triggers that clip onto the top of the keyboard (which are in addition to 5 macro keys on the left side with an A/B switch).
"The most accented and probably greatest notable feature of the Levetron Mech4 Gaming Keyboard is the modular configuration, specifically the detachable numeric keypad," said Wilson Tang, Marketing Vice President at Azio Corporation. "By allowing the numeric keypad to be attached to either side of the keyboard, gamers can use these keys as additional macro keys, customize them for extra functions, or simply use them as a standard numeric keypad to improve your game and win!"
Other highlights include anti-ghosting keys, three levels of adjustable height with a non-slip base, a 6-foot braided cable with gold connector, a pair of low-power USB ports, volume knob, the ability to disable the Windows Menu key, and unlimited profiles.
The Levetron Mech4 keyboard will be available starting October 30, 2011 for $110. In the meantime, check out our photo gallery below.
Image Credit: AZiO
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redneck.nerd
October 27, 2011 at 11:08am
Not to throw a wrench into everyone's plans or ideas, but the sidewidner X6 from Microsoft is backlit, modular, has a full size backspace button, tons of macro keys, on the fly macro recording, as well as a good sized volume knob. and for 50 bucks, you can't beat it...
JCGPZ9
October 27, 2011 at 1:35pm
It's a rubber dome keyboard, not mechanical switch. I have the Sidewinder X6, and while an awesome keyboard (some key combos won't work though), after heavy usage some of the keys are feeling a bit odd to press and response is reduced. Mechanical keyboards are known for their longevity, while better typing/ gaming feel is subjective.
The Sidewinder X4 took a step backwards with the volume controls but I liked the way it looked compared to the X6. Both have longer space bars which make using them a bit wierd and noisier.
Deathball916
October 26, 2011 at 6:33pm
Quite interesting indeed... I think binding 8,9,0 on that yellow macro pad thing would actually make me want to start using 8,9,0 hotkeys in Starcraft2. Should I get one?
luusyphre
October 26, 2011 at 4:15pm
I like the volume knob, but can't stand the giant enter button and tiny backspace button. Deal breaker for me.
Turbo Charge
October 26, 2011 at 2:46pm
they took the microsoft sidewinder x6 and made it the way it should have been, only bummer is no led keys for night time gaming but dam that looks like a kick ass keyboard.
redneck.nerd
October 27, 2011 at 11:22am
See, i think this board tried to be the same as the x6, but failed. It looks cool, but that side arm thing that holds the numpad on looks flimsy and very cheap. Also, the fact that you have to plug in the extra macro keys which means its going to take up a usb port on your board is a bit nonsensical Just my opinion though...
Sirric
October 26, 2011 at 2:17pm
At first I was all for this keyboard. But there are a few reasons this is a no-buy for me, and I would imagine a lot of other mechanical keyboard fanboys.
First off, no full size backspace. Being a full size keyboard, and the already large footprint of this model, there is no excuse.
Secondly, the backwards “L” shaped “Enter”. Again, it’s a full size keyboard give me standard full size keys.
Third; For being modular, why isn’t there a modular wrist rest? Out of all the features to be modular surly this is more popular than any other modular parts of a keyboard.
Fourth; Paint job, what’s with the fake bolt sticker looking things, and the yellow tonka toy like hazard paint? The Levetron logo is fine, I would rather have that spammed everywhere than the other paint scheme. Makes the keyboard look cheep
Lastly, it’s a gaming keyboard give me some key backlights!
Positive:
I do like the fact that it has some modular parts. Left or right number pad is nice. Cherry MX black have to be my favorite gamming mechanical switch. As for complexity I think it would make a good pairing with my R.A.T. 7. Volume knobs are the most user friendly way to change volume, I would rather have a rotary knob than up/down buttons. They left the f-keys grouped in 4’s. I like the way the keyboard industry is finally coming back to mechanical keyboards, this is a step in the right direction.
Turbo Charge
October 26, 2011 at 2:54pm
agreed as far as the bolt stickers need to go, as for the space bar how big your thumb gotta be?
Sirric
October 26, 2011 at 3:31pm
Backspace, not the space bar. The space bar is fine. The backspace is only half of the standard length. This always annoys me, I’m so used to a full size key it would bother me to no end. Also since this isnt a standard layout it makes getting replacement Cherry MX blacks hard to get, or if you want to upgrade to doublshot or laser etched. The printed keys will ware off well within the lifetime of a standard mechanical keyboard.
cigar3tte
October 26, 2011 at 12:34pm
Too bad the macro keys on the left side aren't modular. I hate having keys there.
bonus45
October 26, 2011 at 1:02pm
Yeah, I'm not big on those macro keys there either. That is a pretty rocking keyboard though. Volume knob FTW !
joeyjr
October 26, 2011 at 12:27pm
Looks like a good one. I like this keyboard. thanks
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