Phaedrus2129
08-14-2010, 11:04 PM
http://hardwareaware.com/review/xarmor-u9bl/
Backlit keyboards–that is keyboards with LEDs illuminating the keys from behind–seem to be considered a “must have” for every respectable gamer. Currently the market for backlit keyboards is more or less cornered by companies like Logitech, Razer, Microsoft, and Saitek, who offer various gaming-oriented keyboards. However, these keyboards are all rubber dome or scissor switch boards, and use cheap diffusive lighting. While they may suffice for someone who just wants a glowy keyboard, they certainly won’t impress someone looking for a quality mechanical board. But the vast majority of mechanical keyboards are not backlit; until recently the only company offering backlit mechanical keyboards was Deck, who makes very high quality, but feature-poor backlit keyboards.
Enter XArmor and the U9BL.
Backlit keyboards–that is keyboards with LEDs illuminating the keys from behind–seem to be considered a “must have” for every respectable gamer. Currently the market for backlit keyboards is more or less cornered by companies like Logitech, Razer, Microsoft, and Saitek, who offer various gaming-oriented keyboards. However, these keyboards are all rubber dome or scissor switch boards, and use cheap diffusive lighting. While they may suffice for someone who just wants a glowy keyboard, they certainly won’t impress someone looking for a quality mechanical board. But the vast majority of mechanical keyboards are not backlit; until recently the only company offering backlit mechanical keyboards was Deck, who makes very high quality, but feature-poor backlit keyboards.
Enter XArmor and the U9BL.