Ideazon Zboard Gaming Keyboard | 
| Brand: Ideazon
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Rating:  102 reviews
Sales Rank: 2780
Platform: Playstation2
Color: Black/Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Playstation 2
Keyboard: QWERTY
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 19.2 x 9.5 x 2.5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PW1USE1-B3ZBD01
Model: PW1USE1-B3ZBD01
UPC: 826734000594
EAN: 0826734000594
ASIN: B0002H7F3G
Release Date: June 23, 2004
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| Features:
| • | Box Content - USB Keyboard Base, Gaming Keyset, Standard Keyset, Wrist Rest, Installation CD, and Documentation | | • | USB Hub - Your Zboard Base is equipped with 2 USB (bus powered) connectors | | • | Hot Keys - A set of nine hot keys launch common functions such as E-mail, Calculator and My Computer or allow you to instantly return to a pre-selected destination, such as a file, folder, program or web page | | • | Multimedia Control Buttons - Play/pause, stop, next/previous track, volume up/down and mute | | • | Additional LED Indicators - Standard 3 LED (Caps, Scroll and Num lock) and Zboard enhanced functionality (Pad Lock, Bar Lock and Enable) |
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Product Description
Imagine having the official keyboard for World of Warcraft, Counter-Strike, and Battlefield 2142 all interchangeable, all in one irresistible setup. The ZBD-101 Zboard The Ultimate Gaming Keyboard has an auto recognition feature for any keyset you insert. There's no need to install any additional software. Just switch keysets & play your favorite games. Designed for First/Third Person Shooter and Action games, the Gaming Keyset provides a better gaming experience, advanced layout and built-in technology advantages. It comes loaded with a selection of mod files for today's hottest games. The Standard Keyset is based on the traditional 108-key layout packed with Zboard enhanced features. Butterfly Movement Keys - Enlarged and sloped to help keep fingers comfortable through hours of gaming Labeled Command Keys - Helps you start playing new games faster Dome-shaped Keys - Gives gamers the responsive feel that they demand Control Zones - Easily access more critical commands with the one hand control zone Special Macro Keys - Located in the Pad and Bar areas of the Standard Keyset and feature easy access to advanced functionality inherent to Windows and Internet Explorer applications Windows Quick Commands - Includes 16 commands for frequently used Windows features such as Minimize/Maximize, My Computer, Show Desktop and more Internet Explorer Quick Commands - Includes 12 commands for frequently used Internet Explorer features such as Home, Backward/Forward, My Favorites and more KeyTips - An interactive help application that allows you to quickly and easily test and verify the different labeled key functions System Requirements - 500MHz Pentium III or higher, Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, and USB Port
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| Customer Reviews: Read 97 more reviews...
 nice keyboard, horrid website September 3, 2004
Black Cat de La Bear (those dark halls)
79 out of 90 found this review helpful
First let me say that thier is a P/S version and a USB version of this keyboard. The P/S is the one that stinks like last years socks and only comes with the standard keyset.(it also REQUIRES you to buy a keyset for every game). This version sold here is the USB version and comes with 2 keysets. The standard is very sturdy and comfortable to type on. The keys are firm and resistant to presses(which I like myself) I have no problem typing on the standard. The gaming keyboard is just that, it is for games. I love it! It is for any game. It has a left hand controll keyset for most FPS but I have found that it also works in CRPG's like Neverwinter Nights(which a keyset was once avalible for but is no longer) and even old infinity engine games like Icewind Dale- set your keys to: W=select all q=quest journal e=inventory and s=return as well as spells in A(wizards) and D(clerical) R to default(stats) and F=attack and your set to be carpel tunnel free.
my gripe(and 4* rating) is the lousy website that requires you to register personal info to get support(Mother's maiden name and all that) as well as the Zboard.com website not loading on dial-up connections. Just because some of us use dial up does not mean we don't have a life, we game too(hacker free becasue of disconnect.)
 No Warranty or Customer Support April 9, 2005
Roger Palmer (St, Louis, MO)
76 out of 93 found this review helpful
I purchased an WoW addon and worked for about two weeks. It then completely crapped out. My PC's keyboard becomes non-functional as soon as the WoW keyset is inserted. Support does not publish a telephone and is accessible via the web only. They have completely ignored repeated requests for assistance. They have not even responded with an acknowledgment to my requests. I would not recommend a Ideazon product to anyone. If it ever breaks, you are simply screwed.
The Best Gaming Keyboard Ever? August 13, 2004
Newton Apple (Philadelphia, PA USA)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
Well, I won't mince words, This keyboard has to be one of the best innovations of our time.. :) The fact that it is optimized to run with most of the 3rd and 1st person action games out there already makes it a worth buy, plus, if you don't like the way the "preset" keys are mapped, you can customize them to your favorite settings.. :) The use of the keyboard itself is phenomeonal, switching keysets couldn't be easier; snap on, snap off; But what really drew me about this item is the swappable keysets customized for some of todays hottest titles.. For instance, you get the universal Keyset with this set as well as your standard keyboard, this will work for everyday activities, as well as, popular titles such as Battlefield: Vietnam, Battlefield: 1942, Farcry, Unreal Tournament 2003/2004, GTA III/Vice City, and many more! If the game is not listed, don't fret, you can still use it in any other FPS or 3rd person action game (since, the controls are usually the same), but more to the point.. The swappable keysets? Doom 3, Everquest, Age of Mythology... Cool? Yes! Makes playing the game easier and or more fun? Yes! Costs 19.99 a piece? Yes! That's the only reason I can't give it 5 stars, the beauty of it, is also it's boon, *cha ching sound*. Want the Doom 3 Keyset? 19.99. How about the EQ one? 19.99.. Well, if you want to collect them all you'll have to order direct, but if you end up going that direction, you'll spend more on the keysets than the keyboard. That's the only real downside..
To summarize, If you own a lot of the titles listed, or just FPS or 3rd person action games in general, GET THIS BOARD! :), if you don't or aren't very hardcore about it, this board isn't for you. :)
 I had a mixed experience October 20, 2006
S. Jacobs (Ashburn, VA)
23 out of 25 found this review helpful
I've been PC gaming for a very long time (essentially since there have been PCs (Yes, I'm THAT old))
The good:
I was pretty impressed when I first saw the Zboard. I picked one up about a year ago for BF2 and was very pleased with the smart game layout and the easy access to commands. Very slick.
The bad:
As others have said, the drivers are a bit flaky and I've had to reset my system a few times to get things back to normal. If this were a better keyboard for general typing, I'd be happier with it, but frankly I'm not happy with the ability for normal typing.
The keys are very mushy and seem to need a longer than normal push to type. The keytops are also very wobbly and vague feeling. I normally type fairly fast, but my speed has dropped about 50% with this keyboard. Since they've munged the keyboard layout around, In-game messaging for the various keysets is difficult.
Switching keysets is sometimes problematic and I've had the keyboard get so confused that I have to reset my system.
I ended up giving this product three stars. 5 for game play and 1 star for normal keyboard use.
I finally ended up retiring the Zboard a few months back and have switched over to a Nostromo Speedpad N52
 Great Idea -- Bad Execution! May 15, 2006
Brandon M. Parise (Mount Pleasant, SC)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
The Good:
When I first heard about this board I was incredibly excited. I have been playing BF2 (Battlefield 2) for almost a year now and still continually find myself stumbling over the keys. So it was a godsend to be able to purchase something like this directly intended to help me be better at my game.
The interchangable keysets for different games and applications is quite intriguing -- the first that I have seen. But the price for each is kind of high but well worth it.
The Bad:
The board is constructed well but don't expect this to replace your home keyboard. The "Windows Keyset" that comes standard with this board has all the keys as any run-of-the-mill keyboard but it is awkward to type with (I might be biased since I have a MSoft ergonomic split keyboard).
In-game typing is difficult at best (with the gaming keysets). With most of the gaming keysets the keys on the left 1/2 of the keyboard are laid out like your home keyboard but on the right 1/2 side they are all vertical (not staggered.. like U,J and M keys are 90 degrees vertically on top of each other). The keys feel a little "cheap" .. When you push them down they don't bounce back as much.
The Ugly:
About 2 weeks after I purchases this board (and the BF2 keyset) 9 keys went completely dead. I tried to reinstall the software, reboot and even resinstalled a fresh copy of Windows XP to no avail.
I contacted support and it has taken us 3 weeks to finally reach the decision that I have a faulty base unit. DUH! They are "reviewing my warranty" but most likely it will not be covered because it has been longer than 30 day. Maybe this post is premature but I don't think I am getting a new base unit.
Conclusion:
The expression "Great Idea, Bad Execution" holds true here. My opinion: Don't buy this board. Ideazon has too many issues, not enough support staff and a website that doesn't do anything but look good.
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