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Date: April 2nd, 2009
Article by: Jackie Mueller (Hardware Reviewer)
Edited By: Nathan Glentworth (Owner / Head Editor)
Product was submitted by: Razer
CLICK HERE TO SHOP FOR A RAZER ARCTOSA KEYBOARD
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PRODUCT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

 

• Fully-programmable keys with macro capabilities

• Selective anti-ghosting for WASD gaming cluster

• Slim keycap structure with Hyperesponse™ technology

• Easy access media keys

• Gaming mode option for deactivation of the Windows key

• 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching

• 1000Hz Ultrapolling™ / 1ms response time

• Detachable wrist rest

• Approximate size:

• 470mm (length) x 165mm (width) x 20mm (height) – without wrist rest

• 470mm (length) x 222mm (width) x 20mm (height) – with wrist rest

 
System Requirements

• PC with built-in USB

• Windows® XP / x64 / Vista / Vista64

• CD-ROM drive

• Internet connection (for driver installation)

• 35MB of free hard disk space

 
The Arctosa is around $30 less than its more robust sibling, the Lycosa. Basically, by purchasing the Arctosa you're giving up backlighting, an integrated USB port, a headphone/microphone jack, and a non-slip rubber finish on the keys.

 

PRODUCT COMPOSITION

If the packaging is black and green, chances are it's a Razer product. Their products are easy to pick out from the crowd and that's not a bad thing. Everything inside the box was packed securely and arrived without a scratch on it.

With everything unboxed we have the keyboard, driver CD, instruction manual, and certificate of authenticity. Current pricing is around $50 US which is pretty reasonable for a gaming keyboard.