I am going to pick one of these up after xmas
http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyboards-keypads/razer-orbweaver
I am kind of liking the kb + m combo, with the orbweaver I will have an 8 way toggle for shields/strafing and some more buttons in a more convenient location. Anyone here use one?
I have an orbweaver, and use it for every game I play. It's awesome. I had a Belkin N52 for years, which as someone said, is the Orbweavers granddaddy.
It's pricey, but no other keypad has mechanical keys (mine came with MX blues, I switched them for Reds, which voided the warranty but I like dem Reds). I think the new ones come with Razers own mechnical keys, but I've heard good things about them. Would very much recommend. Combined with my Naga, I have more keys than I know what to do with, and the 4/8 way (you can change it in Synapse, the key binding software) switch is perfect for manuvering thrusters.
It's also comfy as hell, and adjustable to your hand size and how you like to grip it. Only downside is mine doesnt have a braided cable, and the rubber grip on the palm has a loose corner, but you have to try and fuck with it for it to start being a problem.
Overall I'd recommend this product to anyone looking at an expensive, but awesome piece of gaming hardware. It takes a while to get used to the ergonomics, and shuffling around some keybindings to fit on the limited space, but once you get used to it, it's amazing.