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Genesis Announces the Rhod 500 RGB Gaming Keyboard

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Rhod 500 RGB is the latest keyboard device from Genesis. The set includes software, which allows saving macros and creating profiles, as well as six-zone illumination. The whole design is enclosed in an aluminium casing that can withstand a lot. The Genesis Rhod 500 RGB is a programmable gaming keyboard. Closed in an aluminium case, the device is durable and fuctional. The manufacturer equipped it with six-zone illumination, so that users can create their unique atmosphere for their gaming station. Settings can be controlled through attached software. It allows users to assign functions to keys, create macros, block the Windows key, as well change arrow and WSAD keys.

Owners can save their settings to in-built memory. The Genesis Rhod 500 RGB gaming keyboard offers anti-ghosting for 19 keys. Because of this even if two people are using the keyboard at the same time, they will be still satisfied with the experience. Multimedia controls is easy thanks to 12 multimedia keys. The whole set is based on anti-slip feet, which prevent the device from moving.



The Genesis Rhod 500 RGB uses a membrane mechanism. Thanks to this the users can expect high efficiency and quiet functioning. The suggested price has been set to €23.

Technical specification:
  • model: Rhod 500 RGB
  • keyboard type: gaming
  • mechanism: membrane
  • number of keys: 104
  • number of multimedia keys: 12
  • size: 466 x 159 x 36 mm
  • communication: 1.8 m USB cable
  • supported operating systems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, Linux, Android

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I don't like that enter key when gaming. I prefer the horizontal style. And I've used both.
 
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Nice design overall, especially considering the low price of US $27 :)

and it looks a LOT like my G613 too, so there's that !

Too bad I don't/won't use any wired periphs anymore....
 
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