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TRON's Razer Backlit Keyboard Detachable 10-key

by - source: Tom's Hardware US

If only these would come with the burger and fries.

TRON is coming back to the theatres this holiday season with the new entry, TRON: Legacy. The trailers thus far look pretty great, especially for those who are fans of IMAX 3D movies (like I am).

As with any big movie, there's bound to be merchandising. Often the movie merchandising amounts to some action figures and a Happy Meal, but for TRON: Legacy, there may be some useful things in store.

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) has enlisted the help of Razer to make a keyboard and mouse set to go along with the movie. The new TRON: Legacy gaming peripherals from Razer include: an ergonomic gaming mouse incorporating Razer's 5600dpi 3.5g gaming grade sensor, a gaming keyboard with programmable keys and macro capabilities as well as a detachable keypad, and a high precision mouse mat - all designed to create the ultimate gaming experience featuring highly detailed finishes and lighting effects. The product line will range in price from SRP $79-139.

From an aesthetic standpoint, both pieces of hardware look great, but we're big fans of the backlit and detachable keyboard. For those who want to conserve desk space or simply have the mouse closer to home row, but have the option to switch back to arrow keys and the number pad, this is a perfect solution.

These products will hit stores in October, while the movie will arrive on December 17.

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Device Unknown 06/30/2010 12:15 PM
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I imagine quite a few of us grew up with the original Tron movie and can appreciate both the sequel and the nifty devices that are coming from it. I can't wait to see the movie and would definitely own this set of hardware!

back_by_demand 06/30/2010 12:18 PM
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DCP = OCP ??? You have 20 seconds to comply?

That is one fine looking kb/m

maigo 06/30/2010 12:33 PM
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I guess if you're going to a lan party you might not want your num pad, but I don't see it

decepticon 06/30/2010 1:01 PM
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They both look very nice. Being a huge fan of TRON since childhood, I can NOT wait for the movie to come out. I can still recite each line from the original movie...yes, I am a geek. Although the game will more than likely just be a marketing tool...I can't wait for that as well.

And it's MCP...not DCP....sorry. ;)

kelemvor4 06/30/2010 1:13 PM
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back_by_demand 06/30/2010 1:25 PM
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kelemvor4 :
It looks great, but wired = fail.


Despite all the best gaming mice being wired to combat wireless latency issues
Comment = fail

anamaniac 06/30/2010 2:24 PM
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icepick314 06/30/2010 2:33 PM
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I think I just came looking at that keyboard!!!

it's too sexy to pass up!!!!!

nebun 06/30/2010 2:34 PM
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ok, it looks a lot like the sidewinder keyboard from Microsoft but with a smaller palm rest. i will take the Microsoft keyboard any day.

jsm6746 06/30/2010 2:52 PM
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your two pictures of the keyboard don't match... the first pic has the cutoff to the left of the arrow keys, while the second has it to the right...

the num pad i could live with being detached, but i use the keys above the arrow keys 'a lot'...

TunaSoda 06/30/2010 3:09 PM
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No thanks, I'll keep my Saiteks

Mark Heath 06/30/2010 3:11 PM
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Quote :an ergonomic gaming mouse ... a gaming keyboard ... and a high precision mouse mat

Quote :The product line will range in price from SRP $79-139

That sure better not include the mouse mat.

kelemvor4 06/30/2010 4:05 PM
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back_by_demand :
Despite all the best gaming mice being wired to combat wireless latency issuesComment = fail



It's dangerous to go alone, take this: http://store.razerzone.com/store/r [...] .169418100

TunaSoda 06/30/2010 4:11 PM
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triculious 06/30/2010 4:19 PM
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I love how those look... the prices rape my wallet, though =(

Anonymous 06/30/2010 4:29 PM
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It's dangerous to go alone, take this: http://store.razerzone.com/store/r [...] .169418100


You do realize the Mamba has an optional wired connection as well right? Wireless for browsing/general PC, wired for gaming (pref). Personally I use mine completely wireless and if I have latency its not noticeable. Although most other high end gaming mice are wired.

Anonymous 06/30/2010 4:40 PM
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I also have a Razer Mamba, and I notice higher latency while wired.

back_by_demand 06/30/2010 4:54 PM
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Kaaryn :
I also have a Razer Mamba, and I notice higher latency while wired.


That mouse is also $130
F-THAT

Gin Fushicho 06/30/2010 5:04 PM
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God that's sexy looking. though, I don't think I can justify giving up what I already have.

Marcus Yam 06/30/2010 5:20 PM
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jsm6746 :
your two pictures of the keyboard don't match... the first pic has the cutoff to the left of the arrow keys, while the second has it to the right...the num pad i could live with being detached, but i use the keys above the arrow keys 'a lot'...


Good observation! I wish I knew which one was the real one, as the one with the the white background is from Disney and the ones with the black background are from Razer. I wonder if these are just plain renders and there is no real product yet!

ricdiculus 06/30/2010 5:58 PM
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First DVD ever purchased = Tron
First DVD player = PC
Loved the irony of watching a movie about 'Life' inside a computer on a pc connected to a TV 'way back' in th early '90s
Would love to have that new keyboard but need it in a wireless version to run my home theater PC. First movie was a classic, lets hope the new one is worth a flip.

sirmorluk 06/30/2010 5:59 PM
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That is one awesome looking set of HIDs. I sure hope my MCP(wife) will let me buy them. :)

wotan31 06/30/2010 6:03 PM
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"I love how those look... the prices rape my wallet, though =("

That's a bit extreme, yes? $79 - $139, that's the price of a good dinner for you and your girlfriend on a saturday night. Not exactly breaking the bank here. What are you homeless or something???

gm0n3y 06/30/2010 6:04 PM
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Mouse is kinda ugly, too chunky. The keyboard is full of win though. Perhaps a little to ostentatious for my living room, but great for my gaming rig.

Syndil 06/30/2010 6:04 PM
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So close. I would get one of these if the keyboard's layout was closer to my mini-keyboard layout, containing all the function keys and arrow keys. Splitting up the function keys and putting the arrow keys on the keypad ruins the possibilities for this design.

wotan31 06/30/2010 6:05 PM
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Meh, I don't care for these much. Too much style and not enough substance. How a keyboard feels, how nice it is to type on, those are what matters. Not stupid flashy LED lights. I'll stick with my trusty old IBM 101 key. It has individual springs and switches under each key, not the shitty plastic membrane that most new keyboards use. The plastic membrane feels like mush to type on. No thanks.

kelemvor4 06/30/2010 7:09 PM
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monty7654 :
You do realize the Mamba has an optional wired connection as well right? Wireless for browsing/general PC, wired for gaming (pref). Personally I use mine completely wireless and if I have latency its not noticeable. Although most other high end gaming mice are wired.


I am using one right now, so yes I know it can be run wired. It doesn't seem to operate any differently either way. My point was that you don't have to run wired mice for gaming, unless you're a pro and there's money at stake where you couldn't risk a dead battery. My point is that back by demand's comments about wireless mice and gaming are a bunch of whooey. Razer could have made the tron setup wireless without sacrificing performance if they wanted. As TunaSoda said, this isn't 1998.

Anonymous 06/30/2010 7:09 PM
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OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG..... COOLEST. PRODUCT. EVER! I just bought a logitech G110 and a coolermaster sentinel mouse, which i love, but this is way too irresistable for a hardcore TRON fan like myself. Can someone say "pre-order"? I just hope to God they dont make a tron styled Motorbike, or Im screwed.

zaznet 06/30/2010 7:40 PM
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That's 30+ key detached by the looks of it. Hopefully it's cabled so you can keep it connected and relocate it anywhere you want to still use those other keys.

Pyroflea 06/30/2010 8:09 PM
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That's a nice looking keyboard. Not a fan of the mouse, but that keyboard is just... just awesome :D

darkxuy 06/30/2010 8:23 PM
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gavinchan :
I just hope to God they dont make a tron styled Motorbike, or Im screwed.



indeed you are...

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