SteelSeries APEX M500 is an affordable Cherry MX Red mechanical keyboard for eSports
If you are happy with your current keyboard, but it isn't a mechanical variant, you probably could be happier. In other words, you probably don't know what you are missing. Mechanical keyboards offer a very satisfying typing experience, plus potentially better performance when gaming.
Mechanical keyboards are often an expensive affair, however. They are totally worth the investment, but sometimes they have extra features you don't really need or want, which inflates the price. Today, SteelSeries announces the APEX M500 mechanical keyboard with a very reasonable price. It has Cherry MX Red switches, which are ideal for gaming. The eSports-focused keyboard is fairly basic by design, which makes it affordable for many.
"SteelSeries, leader and innovator in gaming peripherals, announces the availability of the SteelSeries Apex M500, a tournament-ready mechanical keyboard outfitted with Cherry MX Red gaming switches and SteelSeries Engine customization software. Available for $99.99 / €119.99, the ultra-durable Apex M500 also features a traditional key layout for universality, Anti-Ghosting technology and blue LED backlighting", says SteelSeries.
The company further explains that the "Apex M500 showcases a smart cable management system with three cable guides that adapts to your keyboard setup to eliminate tangles and interference. It is also armed with 100 percent Anti-Ghosting technology with 104 key rollover to ensure precision no matter how fast you play".
While the SteelSeries APEX M500 is basic and affordable, it is actually quite attractive too. The blue back-lighting contributes just enough to make it exciting, while still maintaining an overall mature look. In other words, it doesn't look like a child's toy -- it means business.
If you are interested purchasing this mechanical keyboard, it will be available later today at Newegg or SteelSeries directly for $99.99. Keep in mind, even though it is designed for eSports, it should work well for everyday computing tasks too.