The Revolution is Here
The COUGAR 500K is nothing less than a full revolution in the gaming keyboard market. A fully featured gaming keyboard, loaded with all the functionality you are ever going to need for both enthusiast and Pro level gaming. All this with the COUGAR design that has already changed the way gaming peripherals are seen. A Full-NKRO Membrane Keyboard that shatters forever the limits of what this class of keyboards was thought capable of.
The 500K is the first membrane keyboard ever to be able to compete face to face, in any kind of environment, with high-end mechanical keyboards several times its price. Its Full NKRO, reliability, ultra-fast reaction speed and professional level functionality are totally state-of-the-art technology that will take you to the apex of the gaming food chain.
Fast and Accurate (NKRO 1000Hz Polling Rate/1ms Reaction)
The COUGAR 500K is one of the extremely few N-Key Rollover membrane keyboards on the market. It can produce accurate output for simultaneous pressing of any number of keys.
The 32-Bit CPU and the 1000Hz Polling rate provide a 1 ms response time and smooth performance for commands and functions. In a competitive game, a difference in response time is what decides life and death.
In short:
Perfect Accuracy, Superior Speed
All the keys you need
The COUGAR 500K provides dedicated keys for frequently required functionality and six extra G-Keys to add any additional function, macro or shortcut you might need. The dedicated function keys allow for easy access to:
Media controls (Play/Pause, Stop, Forward, Backward, Mute, Volume + and Volume-) Backlight control: It allows you to switch between the off, 33%, 66%, 100% and breathing backlight modes. Windows Key function lock: Avoid accidentally kicking yourself out of games. Macro Recording Key: Record macros on the fly directly from the game. 3Mode Switch Keys: The 500K can store internally up to 3 full Profiles. Switch modes quickly with these keys.
The 6 G-Keys are located in carefully selected locations to avoid interfering with the normal use of the keyboard, guaranteeing that the user will only click them when he intends to.
Three dedicated keys allow you to switch configuration Profiles instantly with a single movement, without getting out of the game. Thanks to 500K's on-board memory and three internally stored configuration Profiles, you will be able to bring a massive amount of functions with you anywhere you go.
Configure myriads of functions intuitively
Set the functionality of all the keys on your keyboard, assign pictures to Profiles for graphical recognition, store macros and share them... A world of possibilities awaits with the COUGAR UIX System.
Stay fresh while they wear out
The COUGAR 500K includes both a standard palm rest and, for games which require intensive use of the WASD keys such as FPS games, an extra FPS palm rest that Protects your hand from discomfort and injuries while accessing that area. Also, the extra comfort and ease of movements will also improve your performance while playing.
1X/2X/4X/8X,Machine gun Speed Input!
Control the speed of input repetition when you press and hold a key. Raise it to amazing speeds (until 8X) and beat any speed challenge!
6 ergonomically positioned G-Keys will allow you to easily access additional functions such as macros, shortcuts, etc. One of those keys, located on the right half of the space bar, is especially suitable for thumb access during FPS and other first person games.
Commands can be issued faster.
NRKO Technology: Simultaneous and Accurate Multi-Key Commands
The dedicated backlight key will allow you to instantly switch between five levels of brightness.
The detachable palm rest provides great ergonomic support for your wrists. Additionally, a special rubber palm rest designed for long FPS gaming sessions will provide extra support for your left wrist.
The 32-bit ARM processor offers superior computing speed and ensures smooth processing of your orders, while the on-board memory allows you to store up to three full configuration profiles and bring them to another PC.
Configure a myriad of functions intuitively and bring them with you.
Quickly connect your mouse or other USB devices.
500K's response will be as fast as you can be. Its 1000 Hz polling rate allows it to provide a 1ms response time: virtually instant response.
Your keyboard is already configured, you are playing and suddenly realize that there is another macro that would come in handy for the game you're currently playing. Getting out of the game to record it? Not with COUGAR 500K. With the dedicated MR key for macro recording, you can record new macros anytime on the fly.
Switch easily between three configuration Profiles with 500K's dedicated mode switch keys.
Convenient dedicated media keys will allow you to easily control your computer's multimedia playback.
No more kicking yourself out of games: A dedicated key allows you to lock the Windows key and play comfortably.
The keyboard will stay stable even during the most intense gaming sessions.
Sturdy and durable solutions for gaming.
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product Name | COUGAR 500K gaming keyboard |
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Switches | Membrane switch |
processor | 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 |
N-key Rollover | Yes |
Full key Backlight | Yes |
Game Type | FPS/MMORPG/MOBA/RTS |
On-board Memory | Yes |
Polling Rate | 1000Hz Polling Rate/1ms Response Time |
Repeat Rate | 1X/2X/4X/8X |
Material | Plastic |
Software | COUGAR UIX™ System |
Additional Programmable G-Keys | 6 |
Palm rest and FPS palm rest | Yes |
USB Pass-Through | Yes |
Interface | Golden-plated USB plug |
Cable Length | 1.8m Braided |
Dimension | 230(L) X 487(W) X 40(H) mm 9.06(L) X19.17(W) X 1.57(H) in |
Weight | 0.9kg (1.99 lb) |