Reviewed on November 6, 2006Razer brings all the polish to its Tarantula gaming keyboard that it has to mice over the years. The Tarantula is a little more expensive than other keyboards geared toward gamers, but its build quality, customization options, and responsiveness are definitely worth it.TAGS:Razer, Logitech, keyboard, key, gamer, icon, games, mouse, button
Reviewed on September 5, 2007HP's Blackbird 002 earns the highest rating this editor has ever given a desktop PC. Its design rivals the Apple Mac Pro, it takes risks that benefit your upgrade path, it's fast, and it's competitively priced. If you can afford it, and you want a high-end gaming PC, buy this one. End of story.TAGS:Voodoo, latch, media card reader, video card, HP, power supply, DNA, gamer, hard drive
Reviewed on October 4, 2007Microsoft took almost every popular feature of various high-end gaming mice and wrapped it into one highly customizable product. The design could use a little refinement, but otherwise the new Sidewinder Gaming Mouse would be a worthy addition to your PC gaming arsenal.TAGS:Logitech, mouse, weight, gamer, laser, Microsoft Corp., button, LCD, games
Reviewed on January 24, 2008Razer's Lycosa gaming keyboard has a lot of promise, and it mostly delivers, thanks to its solid feel, smooth typing, and powerful macro capabilities. We wish Razer had paid more attention to the LED lighting, but for strong touch-typing gamers, we think you'll like the Lycosa once you put your hands on it.TAGS:Razer, key, keyboard, USB, gamer
Reviewed on March 20, 2007Logitech finally earns a CNET Editors' Choice award with this update to its flagship gaming mouse. An extra thumb button, an updated laser sensor, and more convenient and flexible customization options than the competition make this mouse easy to recommend to any PC gamer.TAGS:Razer, Logitech, mouse, sensitivity, weight, button, laser, gamer, games, PC
Reviewed on November 8, 2007Voodoo's Envy M:152 is one of the only 15-inch gaming laptops out there, but we wish its high-end fit and finish was matched by better gaming scores. It's hard to justify the price premium unless you're looking for custom-painted showcase of a laptop.TAGS:Voodoo, laptop computer, Dell XPS, Intel Core 2 Duo, gamer, games, keyboard, HP, LCD, button, Intel, e-mail, PC
Reviewed on September 20, 2005We can't say that we've ever wished our mouse weighed just 1.5 grams more, but if you're a gamer with the accuracy of an Army sniper--or hope to become one--you will appreciate the Logitech G5 Laser Mouse's vast customizability.TAGS:Logitech, Agilent Technologies Inc., mouse, gamer, sensor, laser, button, games
Reviewed on February 27, 2007Razer's DeathAdder gaming mouse is a powerful accessory for fans of 3D shooters and others who might demand a high degree of customizability in their mice. We wish that Razer had delivered on its promise of Vista support out of the box, but aside from that and a few other issues, the DeathAdder performs exceptionally well.TAGS:Razer, mouse, Logitech, Microsoft Windows Vista, button, setting, Microsoft Windows XP, gamer, games, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on August 1, 2006Logitech's G15 Gaming Keyboard is an ambitious attempt at the ultimate frag aid. The LCD screen is an inventive addition, but other features such as customizable keys, blue LED backlighting, and built-in USB ports have more practical applications. If you're serious about gaming and like to tinker with mini apps, the G15 is the keyboard for you.TAGS:Logitech, LCD screen, keyboard, LCD, multiplayer online game, app, key, USB port, community, games, gamer, USB, button, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on March 26, 2008Eminently configurable keys and a surprisingly useful analog stick make the Cyborg Command Unit one of the nicer gaming pads we've seen, but it's still a matter of personal taste whether it can or should replace your keyboard.TAGS:thumb, key, pad, Belkin Corp., mouse, controller, first-person shooter game, keyboard, gamer, games, PC