Retrieve the field with the first revolutionary, fully programmable keyboard designed specifically for gamers! Expanding the role of traditional keyboard, the panel (MFP) allows gamers to program individual keys. Each wireless, programmable key is re-usable, inexhaustible and can be removed and replaced anywhere on the multipurpose tray that allows a new design completely customizable to each of your gambling needs
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From the Manufacturer
The CH Multi Function Panel incorporates the vast programmability of the CH Control Manager software and the Ergodex technology. Each panel comes with 25 repositionable keys which can be placed, removed, and repositioned to any location on the panel’s active surface, making each panel completely customizable by the customer. The panel also includes a removable clear tray that allows end users to create and place custom button templates beneath the tray, aiding in the identification of button placement. The MFP’s award winning software allows up to 16 panels to be used on a single PC, making your virtual cockpit a little less virtual!
The MFP includes two independent on-the-fly selectable programmed modes for each button giving users a total of 400 button positions with CM scripted and shifted green and red modes. Add additional panels and keys for up to 12,800 button positions. The possibilities are endless! Each button can perform any combination of the following:
This is a must-have for gamers in every genre or even the professional PC user.
Compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, XP 64 bit, and Vista (32 and 64 bit). Each MFP comes with one panel, one clear tray and one set of keys (1-25). Keys 26-50 and additional trays sold separately. Printable templates as shown in images may be obtained from the CH Products website at http://www.chproducts.com/retail/mfp.html.
Customer Reviews
Excellent Product
The CH Products MFP is an excellent hardware addition for anyone who uses software that has a set of regularly used input commands (photo or video editing programs, for example) or people looking for the ultimate gaming pad. The manufacturer's description does a good job of outling the MFP's function, so I'll stick to items that you will not find in that description.
The panel itself is fairly rugged, and mine has taken a lot of use and abuse. There should be no concerns about the adhesive keys - the adhesive is strong enough to keep the keys in place during use, but I have never had a problem prying the keys from the key tray to reposition them. The keys themselves are appropriately "springy," and offer good tactile feedback.
The Control Panel software (the user interface) is functional, but not as intuitive as one would like. You will have to read the instructions, which are provided in electronic form and not as a hard copy manual, in order to understand key programming. The instructions themselves are fairly detailed, but again, could be better. CH Products has released a Vista-compatible version of its software - if your MFP does not ship with that software, it can be easily downloaded from the manufacturer's website. Despite the software's shortcomings, the MFP is still a great product.
Additional "accessories" can be purchased for the MFP. These include additional key trays, which allow the user to quickly swap key sets, and keys 26-50 for those who need more than the standard 25 keys that come with the panel. I had a hard time finding retailers who sold the accessories, but they can be purchased online directly from the manufacturer.
There seems to be some confusion between the MFP and a similar product, Ergodex's DX1. Although they look nearly identical, they are not. Neither the hardware accessories (the keys, for instance), nor the user interface software are compatible or interchangeable. Also, as of the time of this review, Ergodex had yet to release Vista-compatible software, which may have caused some to believe that the MFP did not function with Vista.
Overall, the MFP is a great product.
To clear up any misunderstanding
The CH Products MFP is a different unit than the DX-1 offered by Ergodex. With CH's Control Manager software, the MFP supports Windows 98, ME, 2K, XP, XP 64 bit, AND Vista 32 and 64 bit. Always has.
See CH Products press release for more information: http://www.chproducts.com/retail/press_releases.html
Yes, Grab One!
Here is the review that I wished was available when I was shopping mine.
First for users of the Erogdex, it's the same thing, same function, same everything except for the Programming, like Aspirin Boy below, unless you are an out n out expert in computer science (& pig latin) you will never figure it out. Both the help guide on the CD and all the info provided is a complete train wreck and must be re-written for the "majority" of us to understand. Big problem I had in all my reading was all the help that was offered in forums, etc, is all aimed at every CH Product EXCEPT the MFP. Joysticks, Rudders, Pedals, etc.,
HOWEVER, what they fail to mention is that set up configuration is the same, no matter the product. [...]
Even thou they show a Combat Stick, the set-up directions for the "Multi Function Pad" is identical. Do like I did, get the MFP installed and running, open the Program Manager, have it one window, with the directions link open along side, and you will be in expert inside 2 minutes.
So, to the unit itself, they are a gamers dream, along with AutoCAD users or anyone that has a need to replace 1-50 keystrokes with one simple touch of MFP key. You can program any number of key strokes, mouse clicks, only limiter is your imagination. I don't play WoW, but I understand those Ork Humpers love these things cuz of the multitude of key strokes you have to remember. I am strictly a FPS player and anyone that plays ARMA2 knows you have to memorize to many keystrokes to play the way it is designed, the MFP fixes that. Currently (SEP 09) I am playing L4D, TF2, Wolfenstein, the MFP works great for all of these.
Backing up just a bit, if you have never used the Erogdex or the MFP, the best thing about this unit is that you place your hand on the unit, note where your finger tips are, and Bam! There is your W,A,S,D!, place the "sprint" button right under the last knuckle of your pinkie, and all you have to do is gently roll your hand with "W" pressed and you are running. Simply said, the MFP is sooooo much more comfortable then a normal ASCII keyboard. Plus in the middle of game, if you feel your hand stressing, simply twist and pull, and replace the key where it is more comfortable. Great for peeps with giant hands, lefties, etc. + you can put your Jump, Crouch, and Prone on the right lower side and now you can do three things (or more) with your thumb. Genius! Only your imagination limits you as said earlier.
So to recap, only 4 out of 5 stars cuz it does NOT have
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