It seems almost a pity that the only noise this Sound BlasterX device can make is the clicking of its Omron switches, but the Aurora Reactive Lighting offers a 16.8 million shades of RGB to provide a light show. TechPowerUp were disappointed by the immature status of the driver, macro functionality was added long after launch and they saw lag when switching between lighting modes which other keyboards do not display. This is Creative's first go at an RGB mechanical keyboard and there are some good features to it, especially if you are a fan of Omron switches so take a look if you find your interest peaked.
"The Sound BlasterX Vanguard K08 is the first keyboard from Creative and features OMRON mechanical switches, full 16.8M RGB backlighting, dedicated media and macro buttons, and a USB pass-through port. The hardware is supported by their Sound Blaster Connect software driver for lighting customization and performance tweaking."
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Keyboard is fugly and yes the
Keyboard is fugly and yes the name is to short.
Fugly Edition.
Fugly Edition.
We need a longer-name
We need a longer-name renaming contest!
I vote for the Supercalifraglyishiousexpialiqwertyblaster keyboard… Max Edition
Yes, that name is really quite atrocious… 🙂
I dunno, you may have a
I dunno, you may have a bright future in marketing.
“It seems almost a pity that
“It seems almost a pity that the only noise this Sound BlasterX device can make is the clicking of its Omron switches”
So Creative have slapped the Sound Blaster branding on something that CANNOT PRODUCE SOUND. I’d thought Creative had already hit rock bottom, but it seems they’ve still got new lows to sink to.
Oh, give them time and you
Oh, give them time and you will once again experience that sinking feeling.
now now, Creative isn’t all
now now, Creative isn’t all that bad. I’ve had my Zx card for quite awhile now and it’s been a great experience.
Oooooooooo, will adlib make a
Oooooooooo, will adlib make a mouse now?
Maybe Turtle Beach?
Maybe Turtle Beach?
explain? you are not clear
explain? you are not clear because this could be interpreted a couple of different ways.
lol, sorry and completely my
lol, sorry and completely my bad. I didn’t pay attention to how your response was lined up under the other guys reply, it’s all good.
lol
lol
I like this dude, he gets it,
I like this dude, he gets it, Lola
Also i fergot bout TB sound
Also i fergot bout TB sound cards, fuuuuuuuuck, im getting old
A sound blaster keyboard, yay
A sound blaster keyboard, yay
Probably has 3D surround
Probably has 3D surround key-click sounds…
Somehow, the word “Blaster” just doesn’t seem to go well with the word “keyboard” in my mind.
If they want to go the
If they want to go the Corsair route using Creative Labs would have made a hell of a lot more sense…