To compensate, I use an ergonomic mechanical keyboard for everyday typing, so I don’t have to switch my keyboard out while I play games. It’s particularly worse in the winter time, which happens to be now while I write this review. I suffer from chronic tendinitis in my wrists. Razer products from left to right: Ornata keyboard, Razer Blade 15, Firefly mousepad, Nommo speakers The supported Synapse 3 software provides a great interface to adjust the lighting settings and manage per-key custom programming. It can also be enabled automatically when a supported game is detected. When active it disables the Windows key, the alt+tab keystroke and alt+F4. Gaming mode can be enabled with a single keystroke. Like most of Razer’s keyboards, both gaming mode and hypershift are available. Unfortunately, outside of reprogramming each function key to instead primarily act as the media keys, I’ve found no way to override the default setting. To use the media keys, you’ll have to hold the fn key located on the right below the “?” key. The keyboard offers a full sized experience, including function and media keys. These keys are surrounded by a thick black plastic and an optional palm rest, which I use. The lights do shine through the keys a little, but the actual effect makes it look like the keys are floating on a cloud of lights. Instead of the very bright, through the key lighting, the Ornata uses more of a halo effect underneath the keys. Surrounding each key is Razer’s excellent Chroma lighting. So, basically, it’s a clicky and comfy mechanical keyboard! The keycaps are mid-height, which makes your movement around the keyboard easier, and for the actuation of the key to occur sooner. What it actually is, paraphrasing Razer, is a combination of the soft cushioned rubber dome of a membrane with the crisp, tactile click of a mechanical switch. That’s what the Membrane tech has provided me – faster, more accurate typing. Yes – I’m normally a fast typist and this is a little higher than normal. My typing accuracy is very high and my words per minute averaged 103. This Ornata with the Mecha-Membrane keys has the best feeling. I’ve used every Razer keyboard for an extended period of time. There is very little I’d suggest Razer alter for the next version. And the lighting effects, courtesy of Razer’s Chroma technology, provides flare and flexibility. It has a wonderful key-press experience – particularly for touch typing. Razer’s Ornata keyboard with Mecha-Membrane keys is nearly the best keyboard I’ve ever used. Chroma lighting effects are best in class.
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