Back to School Review: Thermaltake MEKA G1 Keyboard and Dasher Mouse Pad

Value

At $99, this keyboard provides an extremely high level of quality and performance. However, a gaming keyboard at that price point should address the issues listed above. A lack of media keys and macro keys provide a diminished user experience for what should be a fully decked out keyboard. Lacking these features which keyboards that cost half as much include is simply unacceptable at that price point. On the other hand, mechanical keyboards command a much higher price than their non-mechanical counterparts, even though certain extra features may be lacking. In the range of mechanical keyboards, it is well worth the price, and a great design and solid overall user experience for a mechanical keyboard provide an attractive option at a reasonable price.

This mouse pad is a good value at a price of $20, considering the size of the pad and quality of material.

Conclusion

The Dasher is a great mouse pad for anyone who prefers a large area over which to move their mouse and has the required desk space.

Overall, the MEKA G1 is a great keyboard. With some minor modifications/additions, it could easily be one of, if not the best keyboard on the market. These additions would provide added value to distinguish it from its competitors. However, if you just need a basic keyboard that has exceptional performance and durability this is definitely the keyboard for you.


Editor's Note:
In this case, we would have loved to give the MEKA G1 an editor's choice award, but it just slightly fell short of what would've dictated an award. If they were to make these minor changes to this keyboard, we'd be glad to come back and give it an editor's choice award.