The Alienware TactX Keyboard

jasontheinsane · Nov 1, 2009, 05:40 AM

Sorry if I'm in the wrong section, wouldn't find an FAQ one.

So I'm aware that you guys did a review on the Alienware Keyboard/Mouse.

I've gotta admit, the led's on the keyboard are extremely beautiful and sexy.
Can you guys do a review with video on it?
Because I haven't seen ONE video on youtube or any major video uploading websites.

I've always been a fan of Alienware's beautiful lighting but since I'm mainly a desktop gamer I'd really appreciate the keyboard.

Feel free to post any flaws that the keyboard has to stop me from buying it because I haven't seen a single review that shows it's flaws.

Thanks

***Zardon*** · Nov 1, 2009, 06:18 AM

We really don't like video reviews as I still feel you can get more across on a product with a variety of images and detailed wording - I have forgotten how many times I have sat and watched videos on other tech sites and spent 8 minutes listening to someone drone on about something so uninteresting I would have shot myself in the head if I had a gun handy.

"These are the USB ports *points*, as you can see there are 1 *point* 2 *point* 3 *point* 4 *point* 5 *point* of them, and they sit right next to the esata port over *point* here. blah blah blah"

In this case I understand you want to see the lighting in operation and it makes sense. In hindsight this would have been a good addition to this particular review however Dell have since reclaimed the sample so we aren't able to take video of the product now.

Apologies.

jasontheinsane · Nov 1, 2009, 06:42 AM

Alright,

but why haven't people being doing reviews yet?
Since beautiful keyboard like these have been released review are made sooooo quickly.

Is it not on sale yet?

***Zardon*** · Nov 1, 2009, 07:29 AM

I think we were the first to get it due to our relationship with Dell. Not sure to be honest, I had expected to see more reviews of it up by now as our review was done quite some time ago.

jasontheinsane · Nov 1, 2009, 07:44 AM

Ahh, I see.
Thanks for the reply mate, appreciate it

***Zardon*** · Nov 1, 2009, 07:50 AM

If you end up buying one, let me know what you think, interested to hear your views. I don't think you would be disappointed, Danny was very impressed.

swimtech · Nov 1, 2009, 02:45 PM

Hey jasontheinsane, yes - I really liked the keyboard. The lighting takes effect immediately upon selecting the scheme from the 2 zones available to color on the keyboard - I tried to give decent samples in the photos for the review.

The AlienFX software is the interface used, which also works with the mouse and other configurable Alienware hardware, so you have one place to personalize each and all Alienware devices - quite handy.

Maybe I can describe what you were looking for in a video of the keyboard if you can be a bit more specific - I'd be happy to help. I used the keyboard daily for about a month before returning it.

jasontheinsane · Nov 1, 2009, 06:15 PM

Alright,
I'm thinking about ordering it right now but I live in Vancouver, BC.
Anyone with them able to ship them here?

And honestly I only need just 3 macro's for a few programs, the lighting is what I'm all for

Thanks

Nov 1, 2009, 05:40 AM	#1
jasontheinsane DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	The Alienware TactX Keyboard Sorry if I'm in the wrong section, wouldn't find an FAQ one. So I'm aware that you guys did a review on the Alienware Keyboard/Mouse. I've gotta admit, the led's on the keyboard are extremely beautiful and sexy. Can you guys do a review with video on it? Because I haven't seen ONE video on youtube or any major video uploading websites. I've always been a fan of Alienware's beautiful lighting but since I'm mainly a desktop gamer I'd really appreciate the keyboard. Feel free to post any flaws that the keyboard has to stop me from buying it because I haven't seen a single review that shows it's flaws. Thanks Last edited by jasontheinsane; Nov 1, 2009 at 06:09 AM.

Nov 1, 2009, 06:18 AM	#2
*Zardon* enchanted Join Date: May 2002 Location: Driverheaven Posts: 32,287 Rep Power: 3150	Re: The Alienware TactX Keyboard We really don't like video reviews as I still feel you can get more across on a product with a variety of images and detailed wording - I have forgotten how many times I have sat and watched videos on other tech sites and spent 8 minutes listening to someone drone on about something so uninteresting I would have shot myself in the head if I had a gun handy. "These are the USB ports points, as you can see there are 1 point* 2 point 3 point 4 point 5 point of them, and they sit right next to the esata port over point here. blah blah blah"* In this case I understand you want to see the lighting in operation and it makes sense. In hindsight this would have been a good addition to this particular review however Dell have since reclaimed the sample so we aren't able to take video of the product now. Apologies.

Nov 1, 2009, 06:42 AM	#3
jasontheinsane DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: The Alienware TactX Keyboard Alright, but why haven't people being doing reviews yet? Since beautiful keyboard like these have been released review are made sooooo quickly. Is it not on sale yet?

Nov 1, 2009, 07:29 AM	#4
*Zardon* enchanted Join Date: May 2002 Location: Driverheaven Posts: 32,287 Rep Power: 3150	Re: The Alienware TactX Keyboard I think we were the first to get it due to our relationship with Dell. Not sure to be honest, I had expected to see more reviews of it up by now as our review was done quite some time ago.

Nov 1, 2009, 07:44 AM	#5
jasontheinsane DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: The Alienware TactX Keyboard Ahh, I see. Thanks for the reply mate, appreciate it

Nov 1, 2009, 07:50 AM	#6
*Zardon* enchanted Join Date: May 2002 Location: Driverheaven Posts: 32,287 Rep Power: 3150	Re: The Alienware TactX Keyboard If you end up buying one, let me know what you think, interested to hear your views. I don't think you would be disappointed, Danny was very impressed.

Nov 1, 2009, 02:45 PM	#7
swimtech At Your Service... Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,989 Rep Power: 100 System Specs	Re: The Alienware TactX Keyboard Hey jasontheinsane, yes - I really liked the keyboard. The lighting takes effect immediately upon selecting the scheme from the 2 zones available to color on the keyboard - I tried to give decent samples in the photos for the review. The AlienFX software is the interface used, which also works with the mouse and other configurable Alienware hardware, so you have one place to personalize each and all Alienware devices - quite handy. Maybe I can describe what you were looking for in a video of the keyboard if you can be a bit more specific - I'd be happy to help. I used the keyboard daily for about a month before returning it. __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Nov 1, 2009, 06:15 PM	#8
jasontheinsane DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: The Alienware TactX Keyboard Alright, I'm thinking about ordering it right now but I live in Vancouver, BC. Anyone with them able to ship them here? And honestly I only need just 3 macro's for a few programs, the lighting is what I'm all for Thanks