A keyboard that may outlast its owner

(Credit: SteelSeries)

Gaming is serious business, of course, and the line can often seem to blur between console gear and military-grade hardware. The latest example of this potential convergence may be SteelSeries' 7G professional gaming keyboard.

We're not sure if it's as tough as the survivalist-oriented M779, but the 7G claims to be 10 times more durable than conventional keyboards. That means 50 million keystrokes, according to the company, thanks in part to mechanical switches that are plated in 18k gold. The no-click switches would probably come in handy for covert operations as well. No word, however, if it's compatible with night-vision goggles.

[Lemon5]

Alright! So now i can beat down idiots with my keyboard! NICE! Of course, this keyboard must cost a freaking arm and a leg.

[jonathan_a]

So that means I could bang the keyboard with my fist or attempt to break it in half by ramming it on my forehead by holding it on the sides and it won't break? I'm asking this because I go through a keyboard every year no thanks to frustrating moments in games. If this thing can survive my fist or head-butting it in half, then I'd be interested.

[Pard68]

Great... Not all I need is a mouse that will stand up to the wall... And a wall that will stand up to the mouse...