"THE ROLLS ROYCE OF KEYBOARDS" - Smart Computing, January 2002

 

Weighing in at over 6.5 pounds, the Avant Stellar comes with a solid steel base construction, mechanical ALPS click / tactile key switches. The Avant Stellar comes with 12 function keys across the top as well as an additional 12 function keys on the left side.

 

The Avant Stellar is ready to use right out of the box .... no special programming or configuration is required unless you want to take advantage of the programmable and remappable features.

 

Each key can be reprogrammed to represent any key you choose, allowing you to customize your keyboard layout to you specific needs. The most popular customization of the Stellar is the swapping of the “Ctrl” & “Cap Lock” keys. This moves the more frequently used “Ctrl” key up where it can be used in combination with other keys without the usual contortions. The Stellar even provides replacement key caps, and a key puller for these two keys.

 

The Avant Stellar also comes with complete Macro programming capabilities. You can program up to 24 Macros of 20 characters of your choice. You can even chain Macros together if they are longer than 20 characters. Macros can be up to 69 characters, but will limit the maximum number of Macros available. These Macros can then be assigned to your extra set of function keys as one touch Macros, or to other keys used with a hot key.

 

The Avant Stellar can be programmed directly via the keyboard or using the Windows-based Programming Utility software included with the keyboard. The Avant Programming FAQ's describes how to directly program the Avant keyboard without the use of the included software.

 

Please note: A PS/2-to-USB adapter can be used if you wish to plug the keyboard into a USB port. However, the Avant Programming Software will only recognize the keyboard if it is plugged into a PS/2 port. After you program the Avant using the software via the PS/2 port, it can then be returned to the USB port.

 

With each key rated at a minimum of 20 million keystrokes, you will be purchasing the finest keyboard on the market today!