Razer Orbweaver Cherry MX Blue Mechanical Gaming Keypad - Linus Tech Tips CES 2013
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The Orbweaver from Razer is fully programmable, compatible with Synapse 2.0, is adjustable for everything from "Linus size" to "Slick size" and also feels very rugged. Day 3 - video 4
At the Razer booth at CES 2013 Linus Tech Tips introduces the Orbweaver, a premium mechanical gaming keypad priced over $100. The device stands out with Cherry MX Blue switches and fully custom keycaps, designed to give a keyboard-like reach in a compact form. Linus highlights that the Orbweaver is fully mechanical, including an 8-way mechanical D-pad with dedicated diagonals, which sets it apart from emulated directional pads. It is fully compatible with Synapse 2.0, enabling extensive programmability from simple remaps to macros, and even includes a shift function to extend the key set up to 40 programmable actions for this single keypad. The build quality is described as rugged and solid, with a rubber bottom surface to prevent slipping during intense gaming sessions. Linus then demonstrates adjustability, showing four size settings for the palm rest and a sliding mechanism for another four settings, allowing the user to tailor the device to different hand sizes, including larger hands. He even demonstrates a free play mode by removing a pin to let it sit in a loose configuration. The discussion wraps with a reminder to check out Linus Tech Tips CES 2013 coverage, underscoring the Orbweaver as a versatile and highly configurable input peripheral that can complement traditional keyboards for MMO and RTS gaming scenarios.
Topics · gaming peripherals · hardware · ces 2013 · ergonomics
Questions answered
- What makes the Razer Orbweaver a premium gaming keypad beyond a regular keypad?
- It uses Cherry MX Blue mechanical switches, full key customization with Synapse 2.0, a fully mechanical 8‑way D-pad, green backlights, and four palm-rest size settings plus an adjustable palm rest position, enabling up to 40 programmable keys per device.
- How adjustable is the Orbweaver for different hand sizes?
- The device offers four palm-rest settings (XL, L, Medium, Small) and an additional four position adjustments via a sliding control, plus a palm-rest pin that can be removed to switch to a free-play configuration.
- Can the Orbweaver handle extensive key mappings and macros?
- Yes, it supports up to 40 keys per device, with additional macro and remap capabilities via Synapse 2.0, and it includes a shift function to access a second set of 20 functions.