CONCLUSION

   Before i started using the S.T.R.I.K.E. 7 i too was somewhat disappointed to hear that instead of mechanical switches it used membrane ones not only because that means reduced life for the product but also because of its high price. However after using it for quite a bit I’m fairly certain that durability will not be an issue (unless like i said you plan on using it for a decade) and at the same time the keys feel a lot better when pressed than mechanical ones. Now it will take some time for people to get used using such soft keys (took a couple of days for me) but in the end i really think you won’t ever look back. Overall the Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E. 7 is a very high quality keyboard which is not only innovative in every possible way but it’s also a real jewel for your desktop (if you happen to like sci-fi) and extremely friendly to left-handed people. Now i do want Mad Catz to introduce new features for the Venom screen (and they just might) and i also want to see better quality keys around the same screen but like i always say we just can't have it all in life so i can settle just with extra apps.

   Much like the R.A.T. 7/9 gaming mice the S.T.R.I.K.E. 7 brings several innovative features never seen before on the table and because of that it also (like the R.A.T. 7/9) costs quite a bit and more specifically USD269.99 inside the USA (Newegg) and around 280Euros inside the EU. True such a price tag is over twice as much as the best mechanical keyboards out there but do keep in mind that just like the R.A.T. 7/9 gaming mice the S.T.R.I.K.E. 7 is not aimed towards casual users and gamers but rather enthusiasts and hardcore gamers who always want/need the best gaming peripherals around and are willing to pay the extra premium to get them. Regardless however there's no denying that although not perfect the S.T.R.I.K.E. 7 is at the top of the food chain currently and for that it walks away with our Platinum award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Design
- Innovation
- 3.2 Inch Venom Touchscreen
- 12 Gaming Apps
- 24 Programmable Keys
- Full Button Illumination
- 7 Part Modular Design
- Rear USB Ports
- Extra WASD/Arrow Keys
- Control Software

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Membrane Keys (For Some)
- Venom Screen Buttons (Not Too Sturdy)