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Bloody B945 Optical Gaming Keyboard

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The Bloody B945 is a unique full-size keyboard with a left-sided numpad, which effectively helps with getting the mouse closer to the keyboard for better ergonomics while in use. It features their new LK Libra optical switches with a stabilizer bar for every single switch, dust and spill resistance, and a software driver that crams in a ton of customization options as well!

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I gotta admit I like the idea of a left numpad better than TKL. Though if I was young again, I'm pretty sure I couldn't play MK of SF with my left hand.
 
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This board really pushes a lot of buttons for me :rolleyes:.. that left side Tenkey is awesome and optical switch seems sensible.
 
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This keyboard looks nice, especially the left side numpad . I own a Bloody V7 mouse for more than 5 years now and I have to say I am happy with it and I think the keyboard is a good product as well but the price is high and I don't think it will sell that well.
 

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Hey all! Just wanted to clarify that we do have a 3-year warranty in North America and we are considering options for longer since our optical switches not only last 100 million switches, but are water and dustproof as well. There's literally zero benefits to a mechanical keyboard when compared to optical because you eliminate all physical metal-to-metal contact and using a beam of light instead. It's what we call the science of the competitive edge. Zero lag = actuate faster. We also have set it so that our tactile switches actually go off when you hear the audible click. Cherry MX blues suffer from a bit of delay and you can test this yourself.

We know the software needs work, but it is such a popular program outside of the US, we have to be very careful about how we adjust it. As Liviu mentioned, the Bloody gaming mice are very popular with gamers for its unique and in-depth customization, so we're currently working on a better presentation while retaining all the key features that make it unique.

Let us know if you have any questions. Bloody is making significant leaps in 2018 with a whole new product team that joined (ex-Steelseries, MSI, and Cooler Master) as well as ex-pro players and streamers who are working closely on development.

Also, fun to note: Bloody is the ONLY brand that manufactures its own switch technology (vs mechanical which has been around since the 80s) and also manufactures all its peripherals. No other brand can tout that and that means we can make sweeping adjustments to meet mechanical enthusiasts/pro gamers' needs.
 
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Hey all! Just wanted to clarify that we do have a 3-year warranty in North America and we are considering options for longer since our optical switches not only last 100 million switches, but are water and dustproof as well. There's literally zero benefits to a mechanical keyboard when compared to optical because you eliminate all physical metal-to-metal contact and using a beam of light instead. It's what we call the science of the competitive edge. Zero lag = actuate faster. We also have set it so that our tactile switches actually go off when you hear the audible click. Cherry MX blues suffer from a bit of delay and you can test this yourself.

We know the software needs work, but it is such a popular program outside of the US, we have to be very careful about how we adjust it. As Liviu mentioned, the Bloody gaming mice are very popular with gamers for its unique and in-depth customization, so we're currently working on a better presentation while retaining all the key features that make it unique.

Let us know if you have any questions. Bloody is making significant leaps in 2018 with a whole new product team that joined (ex-Steelseries, MSI, and Cooler Master) as well as ex-pro players and streamers who are working closely on development.

Also, fun to note: Bloody is the ONLY brand that manufactures its own switch technology (vs mechanical which has been around since the 80s) and also manufactures all its peripherals. No other brand can tout that and that means we can make sweeping adjustments to meet mechanical enthusiasts/pro gamers' needs.

If you would extend the 3 year warranty to Europe as well, you've got a new customer here... 1 year at this price point just seems strange, especially given the claims of durability.
 
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Hi Rajiv,

I've keeping an eye on Bloody products for sometime, and I keep my curiosity on those optical switchs announced 1 year ago( or more I think). I it really sounds thats a real improvement for user input.
Now, I would like to know if there is any plans for PT-PT ISO layout (EU Country) and MX Red switch type ?
 

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Hey all! Just wanted to clarify that we do have a 3-year warranty in North America and we are considering options for longer since our optical switches not only last 100 million switches, but are water and dustproof as well. There's literally zero benefits to a mechanical keyboard when compared to optical because you eliminate all physical metal-to-metal contact and using a beam of light instead. It's what we call the science of the competitive edge. Zero lag = actuate faster. We also have set it so that our tactile switches actually go off when you hear the audible click. Cherry MX blues suffer from a bit of delay and you can test this yourself.

We know the software needs work, but it is such a popular program outside of the US, we have to be very careful about how we adjust it. As Liviu mentioned, the Bloody gaming mice are very popular with gamers for its unique and in-depth customization, so we're currently working on a better presentation while retaining all the key features that make it unique.

Let us know if you have any questions. Bloody is making significant leaps in 2018 with a whole new product team that joined (ex-Steelseries, MSI, and Cooler Master) as well as ex-pro players and streamers who are working closely on development.

Also, fun to note: Bloody is the ONLY brand that manufactures its own switch technology (vs mechanical which has been around since the 80s) and also manufactures all its peripherals. No other brand can tout that and that means we can make sweeping adjustments to meet mechanical enthusiasts/pro gamers' needs.

Thanks for correcting me about the warranty, Rajiv. I have updated the review accordingly. Longer warranties are consumer friendly, and will go a long way towards backing the claims of the higher lifetime of the switches in ways the end user will be able to directly appreciate, so I am all for increasing that further.

Perhaps consider two-modes for the driver- basic and advanced perhaps, which can give those wanting the more in-depth features satisfied without alienating newcomers to the brand. But there are certain aspects that can be improved without even getting to this stage yet, so I look forward to seeing what comes next.
 
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I have Bloody V7 mouse for about 4 years and its great, i had to fix right click switch few times though but thats very easy.... i had my eyes on Bloody B318 keyboard for some time but availability was issue, now its available again and after this good review about optic switches i will definitely buy one
The best thing about Bloody products is they are cheaper in my country then on Amazon
 
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I've had the 945 for a day so far, but I like it.

Are there any plans of making Dvorak keycaps in this style? I might replace the keycaps at some point here if I can find good dvorak ones that I like.

As far as other manufacturers making their own keyswitches, didn't Logitech make Romer-G? I think I like these better than what I tried of those though.
 

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Hi Kazriko - we can look into it, but since most gamers haven't primarily requested DVORAK we didn't plan for it. Future models will focus more on varying designs and so i'll pass your comment on to the product manager.

As for Romer-G, that is created by Omron and licensed exclusively by Logitech. Razer switches are from Kailh.
 
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Thanks, I knew about Razer, but didn't know that Logitech hired Omron for theirs.
 
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