Thermaltake eSPORTS Meka G-Unit Keyboard Review
Author: Darren McCain
Published: Wednesday, September 04, 2013
Keyboard Layout and Features
I have always liked the shape of the Thermaltake keyboards dating back to the Challenger Pro I that served as my go to membrane keyboard for quite some time. The G-Unit series keyboards are on the larger side of gaming keyboard designs at 21.77 x 10.67 x 2.75 inches (553 X 271 X 70MM) with the wrist rest attached.
The height can be adjusted about a half inch using the adjustable feet. The G-Unit is a bit larger but it still fits nicely on my standard size keyboard tray with just enough room for my favorite mouse pad. You can remove the wrist rest but it feels like a natural extension of the design and is textured slightly for a natural feel with none of the slipping common in cheap snap-ons from other manufacturers.
Software
The software suite is surprisingly simple. I downloaded the latest Windows 8 V1.0 driver directly from the Tt eSPORTS website and ran the firmware update just to be safe. The G-Unit does have 64 KB of memory and up to 20 macro keys per profile to play with so it's good to make sure you have the latest version installed.
The Driver has two modes: Normal Mode and Game Mode. Game Mode disables the pesky Windows Key. This can also be accomplished via the Mode key on top of the keyboard.
Three profiles can be setup and stored in the onboard memory where they can be accessed on the go via the three Profile buttons.
The software supports Macro programming with adjustable delay time and even differentiates between the up and down press of each key stroke for functions with press and hold or repeat intervals. Macros are stored in each of the 12 T keys on the right side and to up to 8 additional macro keys assigned to individual keys on the standard keyboard. It's a pretty solid and intuitive setup.
Quick Launch shortcuts, Instant shift for quick macro switching and four lighting options round out the choices. Lighting is limited to the three light zones and can be selected in intervals: Off, 33%, 66%, 100% and Pulse. Pulse provides one of my favorite effects often called "breathing".
Three profiles can be setup and stored in the onboard memory where they can be accessed on the go via the three Profile buttons.
The software supports Macro programming with adjustable delay time and even differentiates between the up and down press of each key stroke for functions with press and hold or repeat intervals. Macros are stored in each of the 12 T keys on the right side and to up to 8 additional macro keys assigned to individual keys on the standard keyboard. It's a pretty solid and intuitive setup.
Quick Launch shortcuts, Instant shift for quick macro switching and four lighting options round out the choices. Lighting is limited to the three light zones and can be selected in intervals: Off, 33%, 66%, 100% and Pulse. Pulse provides one of my favorite effects often called "breathing".
