Tt eSPORTS MEKA G1 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Specifications and Testing

Specifications:

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Features:

UP TO 1000HZ POLLING RATE
Up to 1000Hz polling rate 8 X quicker than regular gaming keyboard；Never lag for action performing
             
CHERRY BLACK MECHANICAL SWITCH
Cherry black mechanical switch enables an excellent gaming elastic capability with life expectancy for up to 50 million keystrokes
   
USB TO PS2 ADAPTER
USB to PS2 adapter for “N key rollover” function. Eliminates ghost keys
             
USB HUBS
Program the combined actions in a quick 'T' button to make a move ahead of other gamers
   
AUDIO JACKS
Audio jacks for Microphone-in and Speaker-out function
             
7 MULTIMEDIA HOTKEYS
7 Multimedia hotkeys to provide gamers the instant control of audio sound
   
MILITARY GRADE CABLE
Military grade cable Tough and reliable
             
GOLD-PLATED USB CONNECTORS
Gold-plated USB connectors Provide reliable data or signal transmission
   
DETACHABLE PALM REST
Detachable palm rest is provided for long-hour gaming comfort

Testing:

I played Call Of Duty Black Ops for over 125 hours on this keyboard and I could not be happier with it's performance.  I found only one unfortunate flaw however.  My main keys I use in the game are already wearing off.  I understand that it is only cosmetic but when Thermaltake advertises 50,000,000 key strokes, I would hope the letters would not fade away.  I suggest that Thermaltake redesigns the keys with some kind of a urethane coating or makes clear plastic caps that you can put over your main gaming keys...at least six of them.

Conclusion:

The Thermaltake MEKA G1 keyboard is not the fanciest of all keyboards, but its simple design and response time has put all other keyboards I've ever used for gaming to shame.  I would have to say that this MEKA G1 is by far the best keyboard I have ever used. I am scoring the Tt eSPORTS MEKA G1 a solid 9.7/10 and I hope Thermaltake keeps making these top of the line products.

Pros:

• Military grade cable
• Non-Slip Feet
• 50,000,000 keystrokes before failure
• Gold plated connectors
• Solid design
• 8x quicker than a standard keyboard
• 1000hz polling race
• 7 multimedia hot-keys
  

Cons:

• Letters starting to wear
  
  

I'd like to thank Thermaltake for sending over this mouse for us to review.  If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to post them in the forum at the "Comments" link below.