Verdict: A pricey but competent gaming keyboard that's built like a tank and packs tons of features.

Razer has got quite the lineup of keyboards now, ranging from Arctosa, Lycosa, BlackWidow and even the older Tarantula (which was my first Razer keyboard). It seems they're on a charge for keyboard worldwide domination and the BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition is no change.

By using the well known Cherry MX Brown switches, the feeling is similar to the offering from DIATEC that was reviewed some time ago; these switches are good for both typing activities and gaming, by having a light and tactile feel and come with a 45g force at the point of actuation, compared to the

I got the Razer Black Widow Ultimate Keyboard this past Christmas. It has helped me in multiple ways. To start the Cherry Blue switches are amazing! It has improved my typing speed and the mechanical keys take almost no force to press down.

All keys are mechanical and programmable. The ability to control features on other Razer products is great. The construction feels heavy and very solid. The keys are individually lit. Zero ghosting issues! I haven't run into any macro limitations. This thing looks amazing.

All Mechanical keys

Holding the function key to increase/decrease audio volume; The shift print on the keys is backward and not lit

The folks over at Razer have been sculpting varied products to tag along with gamers across various landscapes for a smooth sail. And given the number of products released annually, enthusiasts can comfortably put their feet up through the course.

Paying a premium for a keyboard is rare most of the time when you are assembling a PC , but once in a while a keyboard with the distinctive clickety-click sound comes along and is almost as expensive as a decent graphic card .

Short version: This new mechanical keyboard from Razer is clicky and attractive, but some layout and design choices irk me, and this thing ain't cheap.

Solid to type on; Clicky sound for those of you who like that kind of thing; Ports and media keys work no problem

F-key clusters too close together; Key labels can be confusing; Macro lovers may want more

After spending some quality time with standard and Ultimate versions of the Razer BlackWidow, I can't help but feel that my tried-and-true Das Keyboard Professional is a higher-quality product.

If you are in the market for a new keyboard then there are literally thousands available today which use membrane technology – but this won't be the first choice for the discerning enthusiast user as they can often feel ‘spongy' when typing.  Where we really see a step up in performance is when