Review: gigabyte aivia osmium

Gigabyte has recently launched its new range of Aivia Gaming peripherals to the market. This time we bring you the analysis of your Gigabyte Aivia Osmium keyboard. That to open mouths is a mechanical keyboard with Red Cherry keys, backlit, USB 3.0 port, and audio input / output connections.

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GIGABYTE AIVIA OSMIUM FEATURES
Interface	USB 2.0.
Push buttons	Red Cherry Mechanics
Life time per push button.	50 million keystrokes.
Color	Black.
Distance between key	4 mm.
Peak	45g
USB hub	Yes, 1 x USB 3.0 + 1 x USB 2.0.
Response speed	1000hz.
Audio	Speaker and microphone output.
Weight	1500 grams approx.
Dimensions	45.4 x 25.7 x 4.5 cm.
Cable length.	2 meters.
Support	Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7
Certifications	CE, FCC, BSMI.

The Gigabyte Aivia Osmium keyboard incorporates linear Red Cherry switches. They are well known in the Gaming computing sector for their excellent precision. They are designed to require only an activation force of up to 45 grams. Ideal for fast FPS games as well as high precision games like RTS and MMORPG.

Its maximum durability of 50 million keystrokes is life insurance for many years.

It is the first Gaming keyboard that we analyzed with a USB 3.0 HUB connection. It also includes an audio gold output on the side.

One of the charms of the keyboard is its backlight and its personalized panel in various colors (see moving image). It also incorporates Anti-Ghosting technology that allows us to press several keys simultaneously.

We leave two screenshots of the quick guides in English format:

The keyboard impresses with its top quality packaging and robustness. The cover is photographed with the mouse with its most important news.

The keyboard is perfectly protected with foam rubber in all corners for excellent protection.

The keyboard doesn't just come, it comes equipped with a 4 Gigabyte custom keys and a key extractor.

The keyboard has a futuristic and spectacular design.

At the top we have up to 5 macros fully customizable by software. By default they do not come with any action.

We also have two wheels to increase / decrease the backlight (also deactivates) the volume.

In the upper right corner we can customize the logo in different colors.

The keyboard integrates Cherry Red keys that are operated with just 45 grams of pressure. That is, halfway through it is capable of

The Aivia logo is embossed in the left corner!

The keyboard includes a USB 3.0 output, another USB 2.0 and audio input / output.

Rear view of the keyboard. Highlight the excellent meshing and shielding of the keyboard.

It also includes up to 4 legs to adjust the keyboard position. Ergonomics is essential.

And a night view of the keyboard.

Custom keys and key extractor.

And finally we show your USB and audio connections.

I like the philosophy of taking care of the environment and if we need to download any manual or software it is from the Internet. To download the Gigabyte Osmium management utility, we must do it from its website, click here. Click on the server in Europe and begin the installation of "Aivia Ghost" (All next).

The main screen is divided into three sections: OSMIUM, PROFILES and CONFIGURATION.

At OSMIUM we can access the official Aivia forum and the Gigabyte website with all the keyboard news.

The second option is Profiles. It allows us to create up to 5 macro keys.

With two different profiles:

• Basic: Browser favorites, Previous window, email, play / pause, previous, next and excel. Macros: They allow us to customize up to 9 custom macros.

When we talk about personalized it is at its best. We can record actions, and give a thousand options: delay time, execute once, the button, etc…). The good thing about this application is that it allows us to modify any Macro peripherals. That is, the mouse that is also launching Gigabyte Krypton is fully customizable by the Ghost software.

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In configuration we can activate / deactivate the 5 standard colors in the logo: Blue, Green, Red, Purple and Light Blue. And the breathing effect.

Finally, it also allows us to leave the keyboard at factory settings.

The Gigabyte Aivia Osmium is a mechanical keyboard with linear Cherry Red switches. Known by the most siberitas in the world Gaming for its precision. With just an activation force of up to 45 grams fast games like FPS / RTS and MMORPG are ideal. The pulses have a durability of up to 50 million keystrokes, we have a keyboard for many years.

The quality of all its components and aesthetics stand out. Highlighting the blue backlight. This is adjustable as is the sound by two wheels. The Gigabyte Osmium includes USB 3.0 output. and a rear USB 2.0. for quick connection of the mouse or external storage devices.

The keyboard allows us to reprogram its 5 macro keys via software. As we have seen on the previous page, it allows us a great customization of the five keys. The GHOST software is pleasantly surprised. Good job!

We have used the keyboard in long gaming sessions: Starcraft 2, Left 4 Dead, Metro 2033 and Battlefield 3 and its use has not exhausted my fingers. This is thanks to the fact that the keys need half their travel to respond to the PC. In other words, a keyboard designed exclusively for gamers.

The price to the European market is not specified, but in the USA it is expected to be over $ 100.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ DESIGN.	- NONE.
+ BACKLIT.
+ POSSIBILITY TO CUSTOMIZE 5 MACRO KEYS.
+ COMFORTABLE FOR LONG GAMING SESSIONS.
+ USB 3.0 AND AUDIO.
+ SOFTWARE.

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