Meka G-Unit Illuminated Overview

Thermaltake is constantly looking at the market and developing products that exceed expectations.  The Meka G-Unit mechanical keyboard line has been around for several years; however, that doesn’t stop Thermaltake from expanding the line and making refinements.  The G-Unit line has integrated dedicated macro keys, Cherry Black switches, N-key anti-ghosting capability, and media keys.  Thermaltake has added another keyboard to the line, the Meka G-Unit Illuminated edition.  As the name indicates, it is illuminated, so it has LED backlighting.

The Thermaltake Meka G-Unit line currently consists of five different models, all of which are slightly different.  G-Unit Combat White, and the G-Unit Battle Edition do not have the backlighting, and have a different color scheme.  G-Unit, the basic edition, is different in that it does not have the backlighting.  Finally the G-Unit Red Switch does not have the backlighting either, however it uses Cherry Red switches, instead of the Cherry Black switches.  In addition, it has a little suggested retail price, from $129.99 to $149.99.  However, it can be found online at a lower price, around $113 shipped at Amazon.com.

The front of the Meka G-Unit Illuminated box has a nice view of the keyboard with the included palm rest.  A few of the major features is called out, specifically the macro capabilities, backlighting, Instant Shift System, and the polling rate.

The back of the box provides a little information on what the Meka G-Unit is capable of.  With a few of the features highlighted anybody should know what this keyboard can do.

Opening the box a picture showing the software interface is shown, this is the interface that will be used to program and use the Meka G-Unit to its full potential.  On the left of the GUI is an envelope that contains the documentation.

In the little Thermaltake envelope the documentation is included.  This includes a warranty policy, two Thermaltake Dragon stickers, a driver CD and a multi-language user manual.

At the very bottom of the box is a nice bag to carry or store the Meka G-Unit.  It can carry the cables, keyboard, and palm rest (detached).

Thermaltake Meka G-Unit Illuminated Features and Specifications:

• Part Number KB-MGU006USB
• Cherry Black Switches
• Fully Red LED backlight with 5 settings (off, 3 brightness, and breathe)
• 64KB on-board memory
• 1000Hz polling rate
• USB with detachable 1.8m braided cable, integrated cable management
• Two USB ports and audio ports
• Multimedia keys
• 60 Macro keys across three profiles
• Dimension (LxWxH): 553 x 271 x 70mm / 21.77 x 10.67 x 2.76 inches
• Weight: 2530g / 5.6lbs