Peripherals
In some unexpected news today, HP and HyperX (formerly a division of Kingston) have jointly released a statement that HP is to acquire HyperX gaming peripherals portfolio, and the brand, for $425 million USD. Kingston retains the DRAM, Flash, and SSD products (those that are branded HyperX will probably be renamed). Perhaps it is indicative that Kingston wants to remain focused on the memory and storage markets, and divest away from a variable commodity market, while at the same time HP is looking to boost its presence in the space alongside its HP OMEN branding. Pending regulatory review, the deal is expected to go close in Q2 2021, with the acquisition accretive on a non-GAAP to HP in the first full year. The HyperX peripheral...
Azio Ships Retro Classic Bluetooth Keyboard: Expensive Luxury for Windows & Mac
Azio has started to sell wireless versions of its old-fashioned typewriter-like Retro Classic mechanical keyboard. The devices look the same as their wired brethren and are available in four...
8 by Anton Shilov on 2/2/2018
Cooler Master at CES 2018: Aimpad’s Analog Keyboard Technolgy Found in Cooler Master MK851
LAS VEGAS, NV — During CES 2018 this week, Cooler Master announced that it’s coming to market in one of its new keyboards, the MK851 which features Aimpad's...
17 by Gavin Bonshor on 1/10/2018
Mad Catz Return From Bankrupty To Showcase A Trio of New Peripherals At CES 2018
LAS VEGAS, NV — Back in March of 2017, Mad Catz, the manufacturer of some of the most extravagant and daring peripherals on the market filed for bankruptcy. In...
7 by Gavin Bonshor on 1/9/2018
ASUS at CES 2018: ROG Strix Flare Keyboard and the ROG Spotlight Lights Up Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV — In addition to a number of releases announced today, ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) has released a brand new RGB mechanical keyboard and a unique...
0 by Gavin Bonshor on 1/9/2018
HP at CES 2018: The HP Z 3D Camera, for 2D and 3D Scanning
LAS VEGAS, NV — At CES, HP is announcing the first monitor-mounted 3D/2D camera. The down-facing ‘zero-footprint’ camera attaches to the display to capture and digitize 3D objects, 2D...
9 by Joe Shields on 1/8/2018
The Azio Retro Classic Mechanical Keyboard Review: Eyecatching, But Stiff
Today we are taking a look at the Azio Retro Classic, a mechanical keyboard designed to turn heads with its unique aesthetic design. It will certainly appeal to anybody...
49 by E. Fylladitakis on 1/3/2018
Cherry Announces the MW 4500 Mouse with 45° Palm Rest, 1200 DPI Sensor
Cherry has introduced its MW 4500 mouse featuring a rather unique shape that promises to reduce, or even prevent hand fatigue, but only for right handers. The mouse is...
16 by Anton Shilov on 12/18/2017
Silicon Labs to Acquire Sigma Designs, Get Z-Wave IP
Silicon Labs has announced that it had reached a definitive agreement to acquire Sigma Designs in a cash transaction valued at $282 million. By taking over Sigma Designs, Silicon...
5 by Anton Shilov on 12/11/2017
Cherry Launches MC 4900 Mouse with Fingerprint Reader, 1375 DPI Sensor
Nowadays Cherry is known primarily for its mechanical switches for keyboards, but the company also manufactures its own range of peripherals and accessories as well, some of which are...
36 by Anton Shilov on 12/2/2017
MediaTek Reveals MT2621 SoC for IoT: Arm7 MCU, Integrated GPRS/NB-IoT Modem
MediaTek this week announced a new SoC designed for ultra-low-power autonomous IoT applications such as wearables, security sensors, and similar devices. The MT2621 SoC integrates basic computational capabilities...
3 by Anton Shilov on 11/30/2017
GIGABYTE Launches Splash-Proof AORUS K9 Optical Keyboard with Infrared Switches
GIGABYTE has introduced its second AORUS-branded keyboard aimed at gamers. The new AORUS K9 Optical, as the name implies, uses optical/infrared switches with all the advantages they can provide...
6 by Anton Shilov on 11/29/2017
Promise Launches TD-300 9-in-1 Thunderbolt 3 Dock: GbE, HDMI, USB 3.0, TB3 Charging & More
Promise has introduced its first Thunderbolt 3 dock designed primarily for Apple’s latest MacBook Pro laptops, but also compatible with any systems featuring a TB3 header. The Promise TD-300...
18 by Anton Shilov on 11/20/2017
Razer Announces BlackWidow Ultimate Keyboard: IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant Mechanical Keyboard
Razer this week introduced a new version of its popular mechanical BlackWidow keyboard that is splash- and dust-resistant. The BlackWidow Ultimate will be among a few IP54-certified mechanical keyboards...
5 by Anton Shilov on 11/16/2017
Logitech Boosts Precision of G203 Prodigy Mouse to 8000 DPI via Firmware Update
Performance upgrades from hardware manufacturers are always welcome, but in the vast majority of cases even tiny upgrades come in a form of new products rather than in a...
27 by Anton Shilov on 10/7/2017
OWC Launches 13-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock: GbE, USB-A, SD Card, mDP, FireWire & More
OWC has launched its new docking solution aimed primarily at Apple’s latest Thunderbolt 3-equipped MacBook Pros. Designed to be the “one dock to rule them all", OWC's Thunderbolt 3...
18 by Anton Shilov on 9/21/2017
The Cherry G80-3494 MX Board Silent Mechanical Keyboard Review: Updating a PC Classic
Today we are taking a look at the Cherry G80-3494 MX Board Silent, a mechanical keyboard designed with professionals in mind. Based on the original Cherry G80-3000, the G80-3494...
51 by E. Fylladitakis on 9/20/2017
Logitech Launches the MX Ergo Trackball: Bringing Trackballs into 2017
Logitech is introducing its first new trackball in years. The MX Ergo trackball claims improved precision compared to its predecessors, as well as eight buttons combining modern features with...
32 by Anton Shilov on 9/11/2017
Logitech Launches G603 ‘Lightspeed’: 12,000 DPI Hero Sensor, 1 ms Polling, 500 Hrs Battery
Logitech has introduced its new gaming mouse that weds high mousing precision, a long battery life, and low input lag with a relatively affordable price. The new G603 Lightspeed...
18 by Anton Shilov on 9/6/2017
Logitech’s G613 "Lightspeed" Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Cuts Wires & Input Lag
Logitech this week introduced its new wire mechanical keyboard aimed at gamers, touting its low input lag for a wireless keyboard as a defining feature. While the Logitech G613...
16 by Anton Shilov on 9/1/2017
The G.Skill KM570 ΜΧ Mechanical Keyboard Review: Sturdy & Efficient
In this review we are having a look at G.Skill’s mainstream mechanical keyboard, the KM570 series. The KM570 comes with genuine Cherry MX switches and, depending on the model...
22 by E. Fylladitakis on 8/4/2017
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