Razer Anansi

Razer Anansi

Creating the perfect Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) keyboard is often a balancing act. If you have too many MMO and customizable keys, like SteelSeries' Shift MMO Keyset ($24.99 direct, 3 stars) it becomes a clutter of social quick keys, customizable macro buttons, and battle-ready action keys. On the other end you have the "bare-bones" MMO keyboards that sport a minimalist design coupled with software to develop macros. In between the battle of the buttons stands the Razer Anansi ($99.99 direct), a smartly designed wired MMO keyboard that couples solid software features and well thought-out button placement. Gaming devices have never been known for their subtlety, and the Anansi is no different. Its glowing keys pulse with changing colors that will help illuminate your gaming experience when you're in a dimly lit environment. The .86 by 20.3 by 7.5-inch (HWD) frame has a soft rubberized finish that will help stave off fingerprint smudges. The full-size keyboard has a traditional style - as opposed to chiclet-style keyboard like the Apple's Wireless Keyboard The font used on the keys have a more futuristic look that has a bolder presence—perhaps to highlight the glow-effect. The keys have a similar soft rubberized feel as the frame.