OCZ Alchemy Series Elixir Gaming Keyboard Review

The OCZ Elixir keyboard has been out for just about 2 years now. We were lucky enough to win one during CES at OCZ’s party. We normally would not review such an old keyboard, but looking around online we found this keyboard for $20 brand new, which for any keyboard is a great deal. So let’s take a look at the Alchemy Series Elixir Gaming keyboard and see if it’s the perfect keyboard for a gamer on a budget.

Features
– 10 Blue Macro Keys with 3 User Defined Profiles
– 7 Internet Hot Keys
– 8 Keys for Media
– Mode Selection: Switch between standard PC Mode or customized gaming mode
– Lifespan: 5million cycles
– One-year warranty

Specifications
Dimensions: (W)20″x(D)7.87″ x(H)1.14″
Weight: 1.85lbs
Travel Distance: 3.8 +/- 0.2mm
Operating Force: 55 +/- 12g
Connection: USB 2.0
Membrane Tactile Switches
Rubberized Coating on all Keys

Packaging
The Elixir keyboard comes in a normal retail package with a picture of the keyboard on the front and a diagram of the features on the back.

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Opening up the package everything is nicely packed inside. You will find the Elixir keyboard, software CD, a set of extra keys, and the user’s guide.

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