PC Peripherals from Mice to Keyboards and Webcams to Flightsticks, the Variety of Accessories Designed to Enhance Computer Use Is Incredible
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PERIPHERALS CONTACTS [ SENNHEISER PC 350 SE GAMING HEADSET ] ENTATECH: RRP: £169.99 0333 101 1000 DISTRIBUTOR: VIP Computers EXERTIS GEM: THEY SAY: The sound of the PC 350 Special 01279 822822 Edition Noise Blocking Gaming Headset has been specially developed to provide an extremely INGRAM MICRO: ‘game realistic’ soundscape. It features 0871 973 3000 “Eargonomic Acoustic Refinement” technology, which delivers ultimate sonic accuracy and clarity MERONCOURT: by channelling signals directly into your ears. The 01462 680060 closed design provided by the custom-made aluminium ear-cups isolates you from any outside TARGET COMPONENTS: noise, so you hear even the faintest details. But 01977 739300 the PC 350 SE doesn’t just look great, it’s built to last, too. Only top quality materials are used and VIP COMPUTERS: the attention to detail is superb, right down to 0871 622 7500 the speakers made in Europe, and the braided fabric cable for long-lasting durability. SPECS: 150-ohm impedance, 2x3.5mm connectors, 50-16,000Hz microphone frequency response, 10-26,000Hz headphone frequency response, 108dB sound pressure level, <0.1 per cent total harmonic distortion, 3m cable, 312g, noise-cancelling microphone, dynamic 38mm Nd magnet speakers. PC Peripherals From mice to keyboards and webcams to flightsticks, the variety of accessories designed to enhance computer use is incredible. Matthew Jarvis takes a look at the top products to plug and play… FUNC F-SERIES 10 L AND XL ZALMAN ZM-K500 SPEEDLINK CROSSFIRE DESIGN [ BELKIN THUNDERBOLT DOCK ] [ GAMING MOUSEPADS ] [ MECHANICAL GAMING ] [ HEADPHONES ] KEYBOARD RRP: £249 RRP: £12.50 (L, excl. VAT), £14.01 SRP: £16.99 DISTRIBUTORS: Exertis Gem, (XL, excl. VAT) RRP: £33.99 DISTRIBUTOR: Meroncourt Ingram Micro DISTRIBUTOR: Entatech DISTRIBUTOR: VIP Computers THEY SAY: Whether you’re on the THEY SAY: The Thunderbolt Express THEY SAY: The Func F-Series is a THEY SAY: The ZM-K500 offers sofa or on the street, the Crossfire Dock is an easy, powerful way to take single-sided, semi-hard mouse pad. gamers high quality linear type Design provide a soundtrack to your advantage of Thunderbolt The surface texture incorporates a switches with a high actuation force everyday life. Enjoy any style of music technology. The dock lets you use a specially selected, low profile, and fast response times. The in all its glory while the comfortable, single connection to create high- textured polycarbonate that exhibits ergonomic design minuses fatigue lightweight design and detachable speed, reliable transfers between your exceptional traction capabilities; also and the compact layout gives a wider Non-Twist cable makes the laptop and up to eight other devices, known as “F10.s”. working area on your desk. headphones the ideal companion. including by FireWire, Ethernet, USB and daisy chaining multiple devices. SPECS: 330x252x2mm SPECS: Mechanical keys, laser SPECS: Frequency range of 20Hz to This means that taking your laptop (L)/380x290x2mm (XL), low profile carved, 352x169x36mm, 850g, 50g 20kHz, adjustable padded headband, when you go and bringing it home textured F10.s polycarbonate, two- actuation force, 20 million times’ key 160g, collapsible earcups, Non-Twist when you return, means it can year warranty. life, five multimedia keys. detachable cable, 1.2m cable length. connect with only one cable. xx PCR xx www.pcr-online.biz PERIPHERALS [ MICROSOFT LIFECAM HD-3000 ] RAZER NAGA EXPERT MMO [ FUNC KB-460 GAMING KEYBOARD ] [ GAMING MOUSE ] RRP: £29.99 RRP: £49.35 (excl. VAT) DISTRIBUTOR: Exertis Gem RRP: £69.99 DISTRIBUTOR: Entatech DISTRIBUTOR: VIP Computers THEY SAY: Put yourself on the widescreen. The THEY SAY: It doesn’t just perform the commands LifeCam HD-3000 camera gives you bright and THEY SAY: The best-selling MMO gaming mouse from your keystrokes: the KB-460 mechanical colourful high-definition 720p video with of all time, the Razer Naga, is evolving to take the keyboard keeps you on your toes thanks to the TrueColour lighting enhancements, and makes it MMO games of the next generation head-on. rapid and responsive mechanical switches geared easy to post to your favourite social sites such as Engineered for improved comfort and control, towards all styles of game play. Ready to be Facebook and Twitter. the all-new Razer Naga comes with optimized plugged in and put to use straight out of the box or button placement, three interchangeable side can be customised in a variety of ways to fit your SPECS: True 720p HD video recording at 30fps, grips to suit your personal grip style, and is unique gamestyle through the accompanying 44.5mmx109mm, 16:9 widescreen recording, powered by Razer Synapse 2.0. software, the KB-460 brings forth a perfect balance TrueColour technology. of performance, quality and customisation options. SPECS: 82000dpi 4G laser sensor, scroll wheel, ARM 32-bit processor, hypereponse buttons, SPECS: Cherry MX Red mechanical switches, full N- Synapse 2.0, green LED lighting, 19 MMO key roll over anti-ghosting, Func Mode, optimised programmable buttons, 12 button customizable backlight, palm rest, 2x USB ports, mechanical thumb grid, 1000Hz ultrapolling, Plug and Play, re-assignable buttons, on-board 2.1m braided cable. customisable profiles, integrated media controls. SPEEDLINK METHRON 2.1 SUBWOOFER GIGABYTE URANIUM WIRELESS ROCCAT SENSE METEOR BLUE HIGH [ SPEAKER SYSTEM ] [ OPTICAL MOUSE ] [ PRECISION GAMING MOUSEPAD ] RRP: £59.99 RRP: £99.99 RRP: £17.99 DISTRIBUTOR: Meroncourt DISTRIBUTOR: VIP Computers DISTRIBUTOR: Meroncourt THEY SAY: Take your game’s sound quality to the THEY SAY: Uranium is a silver-gray metallic THEY SAY: The Sense’s ultra-soft cloth next level and transport yourself to a powerful element. Under certain conditions it can readily be construction takes advantage of a highly- dimension in sound with the Methron 2.1 split, yielding tremendous amount of energy and calibrated blend of advanced speed, control and Subwoofer System. It combines the quality of heat. Aivia Uranium is your professional gaming ergonomic features, delivering optimal gliding cutting-edge audio technology with the high gear, delivering extraordinary power to all your and comfort in a slim, stable and rugged design – standards you place on your speakers’ performance. game plays. The included Ghost Macro Station is a highly-tuned battle mix engineered to deliver your control center built for pro-gaming tasks, out-of-this-world command capability. SPECS: Active 2.1 speaker system, 45W RMS output functioning as a dynamic status display, hot- power, 90W peak power, powerful subwoofer with switchable macro system and instant charging dock. SPECS: Minimised friction, microcrystalline wooden housing, satellite speakers angled with coating, ultra-soft cloth base, optimum gliding metal grill protectors, separate practical volume and SPECS: Dynamic status OLED display, GamePlay area, 400x280mm surface, rubberised backing, bass controls, on/off switch and auto power-saving wireless technology, 50 hours continuous gameplay, 2mm height. mode, practical desktop remote, rubber feet for 6500dpi twin-eye laser engine, 2.4Ghz wireless, DPI acoustic decoupling, audio adapter cable (1m). switch, 1000Hz report rate, Ghost engine. www.pcr-online.biz November PCR 47 PERIPHERALS SPEEDLINK TORID WIRELESS GAMEPAD GENIUS GX SW-G5.1 3500 80W 5.1 SPEEDLINK DECUS 5000DPI LASER [ FOR PC/PS3 ] [ CHANNEL GAMING SPEAKERS ] [ GAMING MOUSE ] RRP: £24.99 RRP: £90 SRP: £34.99 DISTRIBUTOR: Meroncourt DISTRIBUTOR: Target Components DISTRIBUTOR: Meroncourt THEY SAY: The Torid Gamepad is a universal game THEY SAY: SW-G5.1 3500 delivers a rich 80 watts THEY SAY: The Decus is a professional gaming controller: use it to play the latest blockbusters as of dynamic digital surround sound effects from a mouse with fully customisable functions and an well as to re-experience classics. The gamepad lets 5.1 source input. With a heart thumping 6.5 watt ultra precise laser sensor with adjustable you switch really easily between the two current subwoofer, SW-G5.1 3500 explodes with deep resolution from 400 to 5,000dpi. Features seven controller technologies, XInput and DirectInput, at bass. The dual input is great for use with a PC 5.1 programmable buttons and internal profile the press of a button. With this unique sound card, PC, MP3/CD player or TV audio memory of 128kb. compatibility, almost every game is covered. devices. Just use the remote control to adjust the volume and bass, or change to a different two or SPECS: Fully customisable functions, laser sensor, SPECS: Wireless PC and PS3 gamepad, 2.4GHz 5.1 channel input source. The subwoofer LED seven programmable buttons including dpi wireless technology (range of up to 8m), dual- displays random colors when playing music or switch and rapid-fire, macro editor, internal Mode technology (XInput and DirectInput), digital movies for visual impact. profile memory (128kb), auto-loading game eight-way D-pad, ergonomically positioned left profiles, USB polling rate configurable up to stick, on/off switchable turbo fire function, 600mAh SPECS: 80W total output (10W per satellite and 1,000Hz (ultrapolling), ergonomic design with Li-polymer battery, compact nano USB receiver, 30W subwoofer), 6.5-inch driver, standby mode grippy scroll wheel and finger indents, flexible vibration, includes USB charging cable (80cm). selection, remote control, headphone jack, LED USB cable with hard-wearing sheath (1.8m). indicator. GIGABYTE M8000X GHOST 6000DPI ROCCAT RYOS MK PRO MECHANICAL TRUST GXT 26 WIRED SURROUND [ PRO LASER MOUSE ] [ GAMING KEYBOARD ] [ HEADSET ] RRP: £45 SRP: £149.99 SRP: £44.99 DISTRIBUTOR: Target Components DISTRIBUTOR: Meroncourt DISTRIBUTOR: Exertis Gem, Ingram Micro THEY SAY: The Gigabyte M8000X is a super THEY SAY: The most advanced, most THEY SAY: USB headset with true 5.1 high powerful weapon designed especially for gamers. customisable mechanical keyboard ever – nobody performance surround sound (eight built in Equipped with a 6,000dpi pro-laser engine, comes close. Introducing the illuminated Roccat speakers) and adjustable microphone. it supports high-speed movement and accurate Ryos MK Pro mechanical gaming keyboard.