KitGuru KitGuru.net – Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards
The Shift is supplied in a standard style cardboard keyboard box which should provide it with ample protection during transit. This is covered in a whole host of information about the keyboard inside alongside a number of product photos. SteelSeries have used a grey, white and orange colour scheme which is in keeping with the rest of their product range.
Inside the box we don’t find a whole lot extra with the keyboard but there isn’t really a need for a plethora of accessories. There are a few, though, including a palm rest, a user guide and a selection of leaflets.
The aesthetic design of the Shift is quite pleasing to the eye when compared to some of their existing products like the 7G that we reviewed a few months back. The wide stance of the base gives it quite a presence on the desk even without the included palm rest attached.
SteelSeries have finished the shift in a high-quality matte-black plastic which looks and feels great. Even though it doesn’t have a metal backbone like the 7G, the keybed remains free of flex and the whole board feels very robust and durable. The cable carries a thick plastic shielding which should stand the test of time well and all the connectors are gold-plated to ensure the best possible connection to your PC.
Behind the illuminated SteelSeries logo there is a two port USB2.0 hub and headphone and microphone jacks. SteelSeries have thoughtfully included a separate USB2.0 connector for the hub so not to overload the keyboard connector. Unlike some keyboards, the Shift doesn’t have a build in USB soundcard so the audio jacks simply plug into the back of your machine.
Bought this last week, I really like it, but I dont think its a wonderful typists keyboard. not to the league of say the DAS or 7G.
WOW players should love this, with the addition of the WOW board. bit costly though, but I guess quality counts.
This was the first Steelseries item i bought, but I have been disapointed. First the keyboard looked awesome but it wouldn’t be recognised by the Engine. I then updated the firmware wich broke the keyboard completely. No response what so ever from it and the workaround released by Steelseries just plain don’t work. So now im stuck with a not working keyboard and a very bad feeling about it.
Really? shit thats bad. I had the update fail on me, but I managed to get their fix to work. Is the board completely dead man?
I wouldnt touch this board, not after reading a thread on anandtech about the failure rates after flashing the firmware. some serious under the hood issues with this product.
my brother bought one and its fine, no problems with the update, could it be related to a 64 bit os ?
Serious coinage, for a keyboard. but they seem to be well made. his this one got a steel chassis?
enteris, the exact same thing happened to me, im stuck with a keyboard that dosnt work!!! has anyone got any sujestions what to do? have heard of the “fix” for the board but not been given it off steelseries!! am really dissapointed, was hoping they’d get this sorted before putting it out there