- Unlimited number of profiles to create and store.
- Unlimited macro creation.
- Complete button reping.
- Analyzed usage via recorded movements and heat display.
- 6 simultaneous key presses of 20 anti ghosting capable gaming keys.
Product Description
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SteelSeries Apex is designed to give you everything you want and
more. With sleek lines and style, the Apex leaves nothing to be
desired. Enjoy 88 more ways to win with 22 macro keys each
capable of up to 4 macro layers. SteelSeries Active Zone lighting
delivers 5 independent color zones, each capable of 16.8 millions
colors for style and function. Set unique colors for each of your
macro layers enabling you to not only recognize your current
layer faster, but also locate groups of keys with ease. The Apex
also includes a few extras like integrated USB hub, independent
media keys, and a braided nylon cable.
From the Manufacturer
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SteelSeries Apex Gaming Keyboard
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Introducing the SteelSeries Apex, a gaming keyboard designed to
enable users to react quickly, move strategically, and customize
its performance for every game. Beyond just choosing from 16.8
Million colors, the Apex features SteelSeries ActiveZone
lighting, a visual support tool allowing the user to
independently customize each of its 5 zones and in multiple macro
layers.
Superior Design
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Apex is made up of sleek lines and low-profile keys that bring
together beautiful form and optimized function.
Brilliant Illumination
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Featuring 16.8 million color illumination in 5 independent zones
and 8 levels of intensity that you can configure differently for
each of your macro layer, for endless customization.
88 More Way to Win
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The Apex features 22 independent macros keys that are each
capable of up to 4 layers. This equates to 88 potential macros.
Of course, much of the keyboard is also programmable making for
an enormous total of 504 programmable keys.
Layer Select Buttons
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Switch between macro layers quickly and easily thanks to 4
quick-access keys on the upper left corner that allow you to
select your desired macro layer.
Fastest Key Combinations
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The macro keys above the F-keys feature a raised design that
allow you to locate them without looking and execute
devastatingly fast key combinations. Simply swipe your finger
down from the macro key onto the F-key for quick key
combinations.
Independent Media Keys
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Independent media and volume keys provide instant access to media
control.
Faster Return to WASD
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Small bumps on the W-key provides a faster return to WASD. When
you quickly have to type a message or execute a command, we want
to make sure that you find your way back to WASD as quickly as
possible without having to look.
Disable Windows Key
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Simply hold down the SteelSeries key and tap the Windows key to
disable it. This simple key combination will disable and enable
the windows key without the need for software or complicated
menus.
20 frequent gaming keys designed for
up to 6 simultaneous keypresses.
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Superior Anti-Ghosting
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The SteelSeries Apex gaming keyboard supports anti-ghosting for
20 keys located in the most-used gaming areas on the keyboard.
Out of these 20 capable keys, users can press up to 6 of them
simultaneously, allowing those key presses to register and
without locking the keyboard.
Plug, Play, Win
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There’s no need to install software of any kind in order to use
the Apex. Without software many features will work including
disabling of the windows key and more. However, for the full
experience and for the gamers who want really advanced
customization options, the Apex is supported by SteelSeries
Engine technology.
System Requirements
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PC with 1 USB port, Windows XP, Vista, 7
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( http://www..com/dp/B00BHSTXV6 ) Quick Summary SteelSeries Apex
is designed to give you everything you want and more. Enjoy 88
more ways to win with 22 macro keys each capable of up to 4 macro
layers. SteelSeries ActiveZone lighting delivers 5 independent
color zones, each capable of 16.8 millions colors for style and
function. Includes extras like integrated USB hub, independent
media keys, and a braided nylon cable. SteelSeries Apex RAW
follows in the footsteps of our other RAW products and delivers
only the essentials for victory. Featuring brilliant white
illumination with 8 levels of intensity, the Apex RAW has 17
macro keys that are each capable of up to 2 layers. Low profile
keys ✔ ✔ Backlight color 16.8 mill. at 8 levels Bright white at 8
levels Anti-ghosting 6 simultaneous keypresses of 20 antighosting
capable gaming keys 6 simultaneous keypresses of 20 antighosting
capable gaming keys Macro keys 22 17 Macro layers 4 2 W-key with
tactile bump ✔ ✔ Media keys Dedicated Through modifier key
Adjustable keyboard tilt Two angles (7 deg & 10 deg) Two angles
(7 deg & 10 deg) SteelSeries Engine support* ✔ ✔ Surface
material/ Textured/Glossy Textured/Glossy Braided,
anti-tangle cord ✔ Rubber dome keys 5 mill. keystrokes 5 mill.
keystrokes USB hub 2 ports OS Compatibility Windows, OS X, &
Linux** Windows, OS X, & Linux** * SteelSeries Engine is the
software suite that powers both the Apex and Apex RAW. Its
features are limitless and include:
* Unlimited number of profiles to create and store
* Unlimited macro creation
* Complete button reping
* Analyzed usage via recorded movements and heat display
** Full SteelSeries Engine support on Windows & OSX. Linux
support is limited to basic HID Keyboard, Windows Key toggling,
and illumination brightness control.