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GIGABYTE Launches the Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Posted by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 10/19/2012 05:46 AM | 28 comment(s) ]
So Gigabyte launched the Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, which we already reviewed oh two months ago. GIGABYTE, the world's leading premium gaming hardware company, knows what gamers need and want of a mechanical keyboard. For gamers who emphasis on excellent tactile feedback, fast response and silent keystroke, the new gaming keyboard from GIGABYTE is definitely the best choice. GIGABYTE introduces you the whole new premium gaming keyboard, Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.
The blue Platinum group metal "Osmium" is the heaviest element at normal conditions. It's hard, rare and noble nature represents ultra durability and luxury of Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. It not only features Cherry Red mechanical key-switches, but is also exclusive built with an USB 3.0 hub. Aivia Osmium is utilizing the revolutionary anti-ghosting matrix key-switch design, and innovatively features dynamic volume and backlit wheel controllers.
Silent Gaming-grade Mechanical Keys
Optimized 45g actuation force
Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard utilizes Cherry Red mechanical key-switches that provide the ultimate user experience during frenzied gaming sessions or prolonged multi-touch keyboarding. The keys provide superior tactile feedback and an optimized force of 45g. Reduced key actuation distance of 2 mm improves keyboard response time while remaining whisper silent during operation.
Ultra durability offering 50 million key press lifespan
GIGABYTE Aivia Osmium with superior materials and design improves key durability offering a staggering 50 million key press lifespan which is more than 10 times the amount of conventional keyboards.
Enjoy faster transmission with USB 3.0 extension port
Aivia Osmium is exclusive built with an USB 3.0 output which enables the ability to extend USB 3.0 Superspeed support from the motherboard. Now you can connect your USB 3.0 device simply through the keyboard. Independent USB3.0 signal transferring through motherboard ensures the full data transmission without any loss.
Great Features
Not only adapted with Cherry Red mechanical key-switches and the exclusive built-in USB3.0 output, Aivia Osmium also equipped with several gaming essence features.
Absolute anti-ghosting multi-Key press capability
Utilizing the revolutionary anti-ghosting matrix key-switch design, Aivia Osmium provides anti-Ghosting across all zones of the keyboard. Dominate the competition with the amazing advantage and versatility of being able to input multiple keystrokes at once. Never be hindered again on the battlefield as you twist, weave, and decimate your enemies through the unparalleled freedom of absolute anti-ghost technology.
Built-in GHOST Macro Engine
Aivia Osmium with GHOST macro engine which features intuitive interface allows you to pre-define and switch between macro keys easily for latest PC gaming titles. Especially designed for gamers, Aivia Osmium provides five individual macro keys and five different gaming profiles for a customized game experience.
Furthermore, Aivia Osmium innovatively features dynamic volume/ backlit wheel controllers, and attachable wrist rest. With these great features, obtaining victory during gaming battles is no sweat!
Well check out the Guru3D review here.
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#4434246 Posted on: 10/19/2012 11:39 AM
The keys on this look kinda tiny compared to the Logitech.
Not sure I could personally live with that, not with the amount I type.
Hey Hilbert, could you do a review on the Logitech g710+ too? I want to buy a new keyboard and i'm kinda stuck between these two. Would be nice to have a comparison.
The keys on this look kinda tiny compared to the Logitech.
Not sure I could personally live with that, not with the amount I type.
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#4434266 Posted on: 10/19/2012 12:31 PM
Another overpriced brick for people who haven't discovered better looking and silent Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 which is 2 times cheaper, doesn't need batteries and is good for gaming (supports up to 6 keys pressed down simultaneously)?
Another overpriced brick for people who haven't discovered better looking and silent Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 which is 2 times cheaper, doesn't need batteries and is good for gaming (supports up to 6 keys pressed down simultaneously)?
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#4434282 Posted on: 10/19/2012 01:10 PM
Not the same category or type of Keyboards, mechanical vs standard plastic dome keyswitch.
I know many peoples who dont like mechanical keyswitch keyboards, there's too peoples who cant stand other type of switch.
Different use, different needs. ( Wireless keyboard have a lot of advantage ( well its not like you cant have 2 keyboards wired on your pc, if you want one allow you to move around with it )
Another overpriced brick for people who haven't discovered better looking and silent Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 which is 2 times cheaper, doesn't need batteries and is good for gaming (supports up to 6 keys pressed down simultaneously)?
Not the same category or type of Keyboards, mechanical vs standard plastic dome keyswitch.
I know many peoples who dont like mechanical keyswitch keyboards, there's too peoples who cant stand other type of switch.
Different use, different needs. ( Wireless keyboard have a lot of advantage ( well its not like you cant have 2 keyboards wired on your pc, if you want one allow you to move around with it )
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#4434283 Posted on: 10/19/2012 01:11 PM
To each his own.
There is something to be said for the clickerty-clack of typing on a mechanical kb, though.
just feel sooooo right.
Another overpriced brick for people who haven't discovered better looking and silent Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 which is 2 times cheaper, doesn't need batteries and is good for gaming (supports up to 6 keys pressed down simultaneously)?
To each his own.
There is something to be said for the clickerty-clack of typing on a mechanical kb, though.
just feel sooooo right.
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#4434399 Posted on: 10/19/2012 04:51 PM
ordered one today and we'll see how it works out next week. looks very exciting though.
ordered one today and we'll see how it works out next week. looks very exciting though.
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#4434533 Posted on: 10/19/2012 08:39 PM
Keep us updated, a keyboard is next on my list, currently have microsoft x4.(+razer deathadder)
ordered one today and we'll see how it works out next week. looks very exciting though.
Keep us updated, a keyboard is next on my list, currently have microsoft x4.(+razer deathadder)
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#4434546 Posted on: 10/19/2012 09:07 PM
The blue Platinum group metal "Osmium" is the heaviest element at normal conditions. It's hard, rare and noble nature represents ultra durability and luxury...
It was originally named after the Osmonds, whos teeth are made from the stuff.
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#4434551 Posted on: 10/19/2012 09:12 PM
will do, very good reviews on newegg, all 5 eggs.
Keep us updated, a keyboard is next on my list, currently have microsoft x4.(+razer deathadder)
will do, very good reviews on newegg, all 5 eggs.
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#4434694 Posted on: 10/20/2012 02:10 AM
To each his own.
There is something to be said for the clickerty-clack of typing on a mechanical kb, though.
just feel sooooo right.
I'm just the opposite in my preference. That kind of keyboard sounds so primitive to me. I like keyboards similar to that on laptops that makes hardly any sound and doesn't have far to push down.
To each his own.
There is something to be said for the clickerty-clack of typing on a mechanical kb, though.
just feel sooooo right.
I'm just the opposite in my preference. That kind of keyboard sounds so primitive to me. I like keyboards similar to that on laptops that makes hardly any sound and doesn't have far to push down.
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#4434727 Posted on: 10/20/2012 03:56 AM
blues were too loud for me so I am thinking about either MX reds or browns. I don't know yet. I don't want noise when I bottom out the keys so I am thinking about the logitech g710+.
blues were too loud for me so I am thinking about either MX reds or browns. I don't know yet. I don't want noise when I bottom out the keys so I am thinking about the logitech g710+.
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#4434734 Posted on: 10/20/2012 04:13 AM
that's what i was torn between, newegg has a 10$off coupon going for it right now.
blues were too loud for me so I am thinking about either MX reds or browns. I don't know yet. I don't want noise when I bottom out the keys so I am thinking about the logitech g710+.
that's what i was torn between, newegg has a 10$off coupon going for it right now.
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#4434745 Posted on: 10/20/2012 04:53 AM
You definitely have never discovered the awesomeness that is mechanical keyboards then.
Anyone who appreciates their typing experience should have at least have some sort of mechanical keyboard, you just can't get the great typing experience on a rubber dome or a scissor switch keyboard. Sure they're quiet but they fail faster and aren't as a breeze to type on, you actually need to apply a lot more force to actuate the keys.
As for this keyboard, not a fan that it only comes in Cherry MX Red switches, it's geared too much to gaming, I like Blues or Brown, but then again I type a lot and that's one main reason why I got a Cherry MX Blue keyboard. Blues are optimized for typing.
One of my colleagues at work is a keyboard modder, he completely decked out his keyboard with different mechanical key switches to his Das Keyboard Professional with a range of Blues, Reds, Black, Browns and Clears (he also switched the springs so that he was able to get different feels of his keys depending on which keys he uses the most). It was quite amazing looking at his keyboard when I yanked his keycaps off to look at the board underneath.
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Another overpriced brick for people who haven't discovered better looking and silent Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 which is 2 times cheaper, doesn't need batteries and is good for gaming (supports up to 6 keys pressed down simultaneously)?
You definitely have never discovered the awesomeness that is mechanical keyboards then.
Anyone who appreciates their typing experience should have at least have some sort of mechanical keyboard, you just can't get the great typing experience on a rubber dome or a scissor switch keyboard. Sure they're quiet but they fail faster and aren't as a breeze to type on, you actually need to apply a lot more force to actuate the keys.
As for this keyboard, not a fan that it only comes in Cherry MX Red switches, it's geared too much to gaming, I like Blues or Brown, but then again I type a lot and that's one main reason why I got a Cherry MX Blue keyboard. Blues are optimized for typing.
One of my colleagues at work is a keyboard modder, he completely decked out his keyboard with different mechanical key switches to his Das Keyboard Professional with a range of Blues, Reds, Black, Browns and Clears (he also switched the springs so that he was able to get different feels of his keys depending on which keys he uses the most). It was quite amazing looking at his keyboard when I yanked his keycaps off to look at the board underneath.
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#4434875 Posted on: 10/20/2012 12:02 PM
If you dont like it, this is your right, but in reality you dont need to apply any force on mechanical keyboard.. you have nearly the feeling the key type for you. ( this is how work the mechanism, a pressure set at 45grammes for example you have just to caress the key and they work on their own . ) ..
When you say primitive you need understand mechanical switch are a lot more complex of a rubber dome ( basically you have just a rubber plate on all the keyboard with some dome under the keys )
Each keyswitch is a separate mechanism, who use their specific system, when a rubber switch based keyboard have just a rubber plate whith different density who bring the feeling to need a "pressure" .
Hence the difference of price too .
Blue Cherry MX key switch ( good for see why they are producing more noise of brown/ black or red Cherry MX switch )
Brown Cherry MX
Black Cherry MX
Rubber dome keyboard
I'm just the opposite in my preference. That kind of keyboard sounds so primitive to me. I like keyboards similar to that on laptops that makes hardly any sound and doesn't have far to push down.
If you dont like it, this is your right, but in reality you dont need to apply any force on mechanical keyboard.. you have nearly the feeling the key type for you. ( this is how work the mechanism, a pressure set at 45grammes for example you have just to caress the key and they work on their own . ) ..
When you say primitive you need understand mechanical switch are a lot more complex of a rubber dome ( basically you have just a rubber plate on all the keyboard with some dome under the keys )
Each keyswitch is a separate mechanism, who use their specific system, when a rubber switch based keyboard have just a rubber plate whith different density who bring the feeling to need a "pressure" .
Hence the difference of price too .
Blue Cherry MX key switch ( good for see why they are producing more noise of brown/ black or red Cherry MX switch )
Brown Cherry MX
Black Cherry MX
Rubber dome keyboard
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#4435377 Posted on: 10/21/2012 07:31 AM
The Red Cherry MX, for reference.
The Red Cherry MX, for reference.
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Hey Hilbert, could you do a review on the Logitech g710+ too? I want to buy a new keyboard and i'm kinda stuck between these two. Would be nice to have a comparison.