Test: Roccat Arvo Gaming Keyboard

Konklusion

Det har været yderst interessant at teste Roccats nyeste skud på stammen fra deres SDMS (Smart Desktop Management System) serie. Og Arvo har masser at byde på for gamerne. De 3 makro taster ved tommelfingeren er bestemt noget man skal vænne sig til, men det kan blive et stærkt våben for den seriøse gamer, når man har vænnet sig til det. Hvis man kan undvære en LCD-skærm, vil jeg mene at dette keyboard har mere at byde på end Logitechs G-serie, men det er selvfølgelig smag og behag. Når det kommer til hverdagsbrug, lever dette slet ikke op til Logitech Illuminated, som også kan bruges til gaming, men det er jo et gamer keyboard, så jeg vil ikke lade det gå ud over karaktererne.

Innovation/Teknologi - 5
Der kan ikke være tvivl om at keyboardet fortjener 5 i denne kategori. MODE funktionen er ret godt lavet, og hvis man kan vænne sig til det, er det en fordel idet mus og tastatur er tættere på hinanden. De 3 makro taster ved tommelfingeren er geniale for gameren der mangler ekstra taster, og der er helt klart potentiale i denne form for udvikling på gamer fronten.

Bundle/Tilbehør - 3
Der er ikke noget specielt at nævne her, men det er heller ikke fordi der mangler noget, så lad os holde den neutral.

Design/Layout - 4
Designet er rigtig fedt, og man føler at man sidder med et rigtigt gamer keyboard. Man skal lige vænne sig til ændringerne i forhold til andre keyboards, men derefter kan man ikke rigtigt sætte en finger på det. Det ville dog have været fedt med baggrundslys i alle tasterne.

Software - 3
Softwaren tilbyder ikke noget vildt revolutionerende vi ikke allerede har set fra Logitech, men det er nu rart at man kan lave forskellige profiler til forskellige spil, der selv aktiverer, når man logger ind i spillet.

Ydelse - 4
Efter lidt tilvænning var det egentligt en god oplevelse, at spille på dette keyboard. Der var nogle få ting der kunne irritere, såsom at huske MODE funktionen, for at få de funktioner ud af numpad man ville have. De 3 makro taster under spacebaren fungerede rigtigt godt, men var lidt hårde at trykke ned, når man er vant til en spacebar der er super let at trykke ned. Jeg er sikker på at det er et spørgsmål om tilvænning, så vi giver det 4.

Pris - 3
Prisen for dette keyboard var lidt svær at finde, fordi det ikke er oprettet på EDBpriser, men jeg fandt det hos Komplett.dk for 649,- kr. Dette er i samme prisklasse som Logitech G15, hvor man får en LCD-skærm med i købet. Men jeg er ret sikker på at dette keyboard har mere at byde på, i form af de innovative egenskaber, og derfor er prisen vel også rimelig. Men hvad der passer bedst til den enkelte, er selvfølgelig en smagssag.

Test: Roccat Arvo Gaming Keyboard

Innovation / Teknologi	5
Bundle - Tilbehør	3
Design - Layout	4
Software - BIOS	3
Ydelse	4
Pris	3
Samlet	73%

UK summary

it has been very interesting to test the newest product from Roccats SDMS (Smart Desktop Management System) serie. And Arvo has plenty to offer the gamers. The 3 macro keys by the thumb is definately something you have to get used to, but it can be a powerful weapon for the serious gamer, once you get used to it. If you can live without a LCD-screen, I would say that this keyboard has more to offer than Logitechs G-serie, but that comes down to preferences. When it comes to every day use, this does not live up to the Illuminated keyboard, which can also be used for gaming, but since this is a gamer keyboard, I will not let this effect the scores.

Innovation/Technology - 5
There can be no doubt about the score in this category. A big 5. The MODE function is nicely made and once you get used to it, it is an advantage to have mouse and keyboard that close together. The 3 macro keys by the thumb are brilliant for the gamer who needs extra keys, and there is definately potential in this kind of gamer innovation.

Bundle/Accessories - 3
There is nothing special to mention here, but it is not as if something is missing, so let us keep it neutral.

Design/Layout - 4
The design is really cool, and you feel as if you're working with a real gamer keyboard. You have to get used to the changes from traditional keyboards, but after that there is not a finger to put on anything. It would however have been nice with background lighting on all the keys.

Software - 3
The software does not offer anything that we have not already seen from Logitech, men it is nice that you can make different profiles for different games, which automatically activate when you log into the game.

Performance - 4
After a bit of getting used to it was a pleasent experience playing on this keyboard. There were a few annoying things, like remembering the MODE function, in order to get the functions out of the numpad you want. The 3 macro keys under the spacebar works really well, but were a bit hard to press down, when you are used to a spacebar that is super easy to press down. I am sure it is a matter of getting used to it, so I will give it 4.

Price - 3
The price for this keyboard was a bit hard to find, since it is not on EDBpriser, but I found it at Komplett.dk at a cost of 649,- DKK. This is the same price range as Logitech G15, where you get a LCD-screen with your purchase. But I am quite sure that this keyboard has more to offer, in terms of the innovative qualities, and therefore I think the price is fair. But what is best for the individual, is ofcourse a matter of taste.