Razer Orbweaver Synapse 3



Moreover, as Razer Synapse alternative software, this app also supports Dropbox integration. This feature is handy to allow users sync their profile among devices and across platforms. The difference between the Orbweaver and the Tartarus - 5 more keys on the Orbweaver. There is a Stealth version of the Orbweaver, not available on Amazon or New Egg, so, to get the stealth you have to pay more and order direct from Razer. Ok tested it works with synapse 2.0 (f1 to f3, those multimedia keys). However, the keyboard dimmer and brightness adjustment. I donno which 1 to assign. Coldsauce88, Jun 27, 2015 #4 Like Share. Soooo when do you folks think the Orbweaver will be added to Synapse 3? Press J to jump to the feed. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. To discuss RΛZΞR products. Razer is the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software, and systems. Cult of Razer Members. My specs are: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 NVIDIA GeForce GT 210 7 GB RAM(Odd number I know) So Ive been having some weirdness with my Razer Orbweaver recently. It worked fine and dandy, up until I changed my motherboard. My new motherboard doesnt have the purple keyboard input thing (Cant name it off.

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Razer Orbweaver Chroma Keypad came out onAugust 3, 2015

Features:

  • Razer's own mechanical keys. (Razer green)
  • 30 fully programmable keys and 8-way thumb-pad
  • Chroma backlighting with 16.8 million customizable options
  • Palm-rest adjustable. The length can be extended. The thumb section can be extended. The top palm rest piece's angle can be adjusted.
  • Approximate size: 55 mm x 154 mm x 202 mm (2.17 inch x 6.06 inch x 7.95 inch)

No Onboard Memory!

There's a major problem with this keypad. Your key settings are not stored on the device!

Orbweaver

Your key settings are stored in your computer or in Razer's “CLOUD” (CLOUD = THEIR computer) by the software Razer Synapse. (requires registration to use.)

This is very bad. This means, you can't setup this keypad and expect it to work on another computer. You'll need to install their software first.

I can't believe a company can take out the on-board memory that previous models used to have, call it a feature (Ooooh look, we have the CLOUD!), and people will eat it up.

It's a keypad. It should not REQUIRE software or drivers, for anything but the initial configuring. You should be able to plug it into anything that accepts USB keyboards, and have it function and remember all of your presets and macros. By removing on-board memory, they can no longer guarantee that it will function on everything that uses keyboards. It already fails in multiple places (Linux, Xim, etc.) …

Razer Tartarus Pro Synapse 3

Razer Orbweaver Synapse 3

Now, when you take it somewhere, you always have to install the software first to use it. Plus the software can and will fail. I've had it crash out at critical times while gaming, and all of a sudden all my keybinds revert to default mid-match. THANKS FOR THAT.

--Binh Vo. Source http://www.amazon.com/review/R17CM65GVZB1HA/ref=cm_cr_dp_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00EHBKUTE&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=541966

The Orbweaver *does not* store the profile on the device, you *must* have the Synapse software installed and running to have the Orbweaver use non-default keys. —Josh B.

source http://www.amazon.com/Orbweaver-active-profile-device-buttons/forum/Fx321RD6R7Z46YY/Tx2RIUZHQZNIXZ5/1?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B00B1N07QM&cdSort=newest

Razer Orbweaver vs Logitech G13

Conclusion

No buy.

There are lots cheaper and better ones.

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