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Once the keypad interface has been detached, it conveiniently folds into a small module that can be packed away for safe keeping. The size of the modules are ideal for gamers who attend LAN parties and simplify the process of transporting and managing multiple modules.

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Across the top of the Zboard are 17 clear buttons, each labeled with associated icons. The first seven are media controls, such as Play, Pause and Stop, while the other ten are quick launch keys that can be configured to suit ones tastes. What would have been really impressive is if these keys had a backlight feature added. These keys are capable of launching Outlook, Internet Explorer, a favorite search engine as well as the Ideazon website and the Zboard configuration utility. On the Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer keyboard interface, which comes with the base, when using the browser, the function keys can be used as an alternative to the standard function buttons, such as Home, Refresh, Stop as well as favorites. Outside Explorer, the keys return to F-key functions. Other features to the interface are the green and blue functions such as Find, Cut and Paste, as well as Minimize, Task Manager and Display Properties.

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For ergonomics, underneath the Ideazon Zboard are two legs that raise the back-end of the board. They pivot from front to back and can raise it up about 1cm. Each of the keyboard interfaces has a chip in the back that, once the interface is installed, tells the keyboard base which interfaces it is and through the drivers, sets the location of each of the buttons, shortcuts and macros for each of the games or applications. There are six LEDs in total on the Ideazon Zboard. The two on the left are the Bar lock and Pad lock, which for the Explorer interface, change the F keys and keypad to do different tasks. The four arranged vertically are the Number Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock and the LED that will indicate that the interface is installed and ready for use.