Roccat Isku Keyboard Review
Introduction and Technical Specifications
Published: 2nd December 2011 | Source: Roccat | Price: £60 |
Introduction
The marketplace for gaming peripherals is one of the most tightly contested of all PC related sectors. When Roccat first arrived we were very impressed with their initial product lines, and they were so well designed straight away that only a few have needed any minor tweaks at all to remain at the top of anyone's shortlist. They quickly became one of the elite band of companies who have established themselves with the Razer and SteelSeries of this world.
So far the only keyboard we've seen from them was the compact Arvo which had some good bits and a few faults. Today's review is of the full-size Isku, which comes with a vast array of features to hopefully add a Keyboard to the shortlist of peripherals that Roccat belongs on.
Technical Specifications
The main elements of the Roccat Isku are the anti-ghosting keys, ensuring you don't end up with phantom button presses, backlit keys in the gorgeous "Roccat blue", and the multiple Macro options. Of particular interest is how the Isku comes with Roccat Talk, which enables the keyboard to control the mouse functionality, or vice-versa, if you have a Roccat Talk compatible rodent.
- Isku Features
Illuminated keyboard with 123 keys - Enhanced anti-ghosting capability
- 3 programmable Thumbster Keys (T1-T3)
- 5 programmable Macro Keys (M1-M5)
- 20 additional Macro Keys (Easy Zone)
- 5 Profile-Status LEDs
- 3 Status LEDs (Caps Lock, Easy Shift[+]™, Num Lock)
- 1000Hz polling rate, 1ms response time
- 2m USB cable
Dimensions
24.7cm x 50.9cm
System Requirements
Windows® XP, Windows Vista® 32/64-bit, Windows® 7 32/64-bit
Internet connection (for driver installation)
USB 2.0 port
Package Contains
ROCCAT™ Isku – Illuminated Gaming Keyboard
Isku Driver CD
Quick Install Guide
ROCCAT™ ID Card
Most Recent Comments
. I am not a big fan of the glossy finish, but it does look the part. The software seems to be top notch as well.|
Originally Posted by dipzy
I have got this exact keyboard from LITS 2011 and its just brilliant. I recommend it to anyone |
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Originally Posted by daniSAUR
I'm considering getting this keyboard (upgrading from a wireless multimedia Microsoft 3000) is it worth it? I've not had a proper gaming keyboard before but I like the use of macros and being able to have different profiles for gaming and other software. How are you finding the medium height keys? I really love laptop-style keyboards so this would be perfect for me. |
This is also my first proper gaming keyboard, previously had a dell keyboard where the keys were stiff and the feel of the key was terrible. The roccat Isku changed all that, awesome response, smooth keys, they have that soft touch which i prefer rather than a rough, texture feel. The customisation in the software is enormous, lots of options for you to customise keys to suit you.
I too like the look of laptop style keyboards, this keyboard is the best thing i have bought for my pc in a long time
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Originally Posted by dipzy
Its a brilliant keyboard, its worth it, the only thing you will lose is the wireless functionality. This is also my first proper gaming keyboard, previously had a dell keyboard where the keys were stiff and the feel of the key was terrible. The roccat Isku changed all that, awesome response, smooth keys, they have that soft touch which i prefer rather than a rough, texture feel. The customisation in the software is enormous, lots of options for you to customise keys to suit you. I too like the look of laptop style keyboards, this keyboard is the best thing i have bought for my pc in a long time |
I'm not to fussed on losing the wireless functionality, it was useful before but not really an issue if I don't have it. Just reading through a few reviews (this one included) and I'm just trying to justfy the costs and what doesn't give the keyboard that "gold award" or that 9/10. Think I shall have a think over it, thanks for your input.
I just really want a proper gaming keyboard ha.
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Originally Posted by smokealot
very nice keyboard tbh... would love to purchase one! |
Also please do a review on the Roccat Savu when it comes out looks very nice
Keep up the great reviews VB!
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Roccat have firmly entrenched themselves as a big player in the peripheral line. Does the Isku keyboard maintain this momentum?
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