Conclusion and Verdict
Well there we have it! The new ground breaking Rival 700 from SteelSeries. I found a few uses for the OLED display including but not limited to funny pictures and Gifs. I could see where the display could be an asset in the heat of the battle. I hope they continue to expand on the functions of the display like having timers and actual game to game support.
I know the keyboard I had that had a display became very boring because there was only a handful of applications that you could download through developers. Keep the OLED relevant and there will be a growing crowd. I simply love the vibration feedback. I never noticed the feedback interfering with my play at all. I actually enjoyed the feature.
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The SteelSeries Rival 700 can be found at SteelSeries and other various e-tailers for $99 USD. Buy now at Amazon – http://goo.gl/h5tJLK
Pros:
- Vibrating feedback
- OLED display
- Steelseries promoted images for OLED
- SteelSeries Engine
- Swappable Laser
- Swappable USB cord
Cons:
- None
Final thoughts:
The Rival 700 has set the bar high and have taken a leap where no one else has journeyed. The design is pretty tame, but the features are above and beyond. I look forward to seeing what SteelSeries has up there sleeves for the OLED. Top notch company, with quality products!
