At $39.99, the Timberwolf is probably more expensive than your average keyboard. In fact, it's more expensive than some wireless keyboards available, but for a gamer's tool, it's priced $20 cheaper than the popular Logitech G11.

As you can see, the design's idea is to, basically, sacrifice the numpad and shrink the entire QWERTY keyboard. In the liberated space, you add an ergonomic WASD gaming pad and... voilà. The gaming pad is unusual because it doesn't re-label the keys, it just lists everything as it's recognised by the computer. The WASD includes two Ctrl keys, ERGT buttons and a vertical space bar for convinience. Other keys (O and B) have been made bigger and widely spaced.

After a few games, bit-tech found the keys offered decent response and the buttons all fell within reach. It makes games a little easier to play and the two-toned colouring of the gaming buttons makes finding controls easier and lets your eyes concentrate on the screen.

The only drawback is it's usefullness as a writing keyboard, because of it's size and a "laptop-esque" design. Then again, the Timberwolf is aimed at hardcore players on a budget. If you happen to find yourself writing and playing a lot, you are better off buying two keyboards instead of one that accommodates both needs and costs much more.

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