Saitek Gamers Keyboard

[UrbanAssassin]

Recently my Logitech Elite Corded keyboard died due to normal wear and tear and a couple of life shortening occurances. I started looking for a replacement. Logitech seems to have discontinued the elite. No stores carry it any more. The only place you can get them is online. I started looking an different kinds. After some debate and advice from a friend I bought the Saitek Gamers Keyboard.Its amazing. Comes with a 9 button Command pad with 2 different modes. Keyboard and command pad are both backlit blue. Heavy duty. I highly suggest anyone thinking about getting one to do so.

http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/gamerskey.htm

(pics taken from 3dxtreme review)
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My pics
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[Chapel]

Looks pretty neat, i got some questions...
First off i would like to look at one, where did you purchase it?
Also, what is the MSRP of this keyboard?
Thanks for the post, i might be buying a new keyboard.

[UrbanAssassin]

Looks pretty neat, i got some questions...
First off i would like to look at one, where did you purchase it?
Also, what is the MSRP of this keyboard?
Thanks for the post, i might be buying a new keyboard.

I bought mine at BestBuy, but you can get them about anywhere, Ive seen them at CircuitCity, CompUSA, BestBuy, OfficeDepot, and Staples. I paid $49.99 for mine at BestBuy, everywhere else they are like 58 or 59.99.

[voltov]

the best place to buy anything is probally best buy because i have read many things and even my social studies teacher has told me (i looked this stuff as well) the prices at circuit city are way to high, they are actually one of the most over priced retailiersin the country

[ZeD]

I got one recently fresh off an NTcompatible review. It took a while to get used to because the buttons are about a mm or 2 larger than that of my old logitech wireless elite or mx duo. you can turn the blue light off or set its brightness. this thing is stable having nice large rubber pads on the bottem. I personally have no use for the gamepad. If you want a perfect matching mouse. The Microsoft mouse by S+arck (or starck if ya wanna look it up) looks fantastic next to it. I may soon switch to another wireless setup however, which is a shame because I absolutely love this thing. And it can take a beating! It is also VERY easy to take apart and clean (Its dishwasher safe) Good luck with it and for anyone else thinking about picking one up go for it.

3 problems
larger than normal keys
the game pad connects with an ethernet connector instead of USB so you cant use it unless you also use the keyboard
nowadays you should have a usb port for a $50 keyboard

[ZeD]

I just bought a 250gb hard drive at circuit city for about $20 after rebate

the best place to buy anything is probally best buy because i have read many things and even my social studies teacher has told me (i looked this stuff as well) the prices at circuit city are way to high, they are actually one of the most over priced retailiersin the country

[UrbanAssassin]

It all depends on where and what time, sometimes other places have better deals / sales.

[sly]

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=23-175-101&depa=0

Neweggs the best place to buy any pc even with the s&h its worth it

[The_Wippuh]

That looks fantastic. I've been looking for a quality backlit keyboard for a while now.

[MrSlacker]

they have a new version of that keyboard. http://thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209

[UrbanAssassin]

Nice, Now if they would only combine the 2.

[ZeD]

you want the new keyboard with the commandpad? Does the new one have the port to plug it in?

[UrbanAssassin]

Ok, Saitek has 2 keyboards, the gamer keyboard that comes with the command pad and is silver with blue backlight, and the Eclipse which is black with no command pad and the letters on the keys light up so you can see what key it is.

[ZeD]

Yes, few people made use of teh command pad thats why Saitek chose not to include on in their new keyboard. I also have yet to use it. If Saitek made the command pad with a USB connector instead of a proprietary one requiring the keyboard to use it I think it would have been better.

[Wetworks]

I just ordered the eclipse. I should get it by Tuesday. I'll let you know what I think. I'm a big CS player, and I didn't need the command pad. I think the command pad provides more functinality for RTS players and the like. All my stuff is binded to the F keys :D

[Wetworks]

Well, I finally received the Eclipse keyboard today from Saitek. I'm not sure about posting pics, but if you google it, you'll be able to find some reviews with good ones.
Previously, I was using a Logitech Elite. I must say, that comparing the silence of the keys is like night and day. This thing is quiet and smooth. No chatter or key hangup at all. The lighting control allows for off, low and high settings, and there are volume and mute buttons. No software is needed, as Windows automatically detects it. The light coming through each character is remarkably clear, except towards the top due to pitch/angle. That said, it still is legible. The keyboard is rock solid and does not budge (due to oversized rubber feet) on the desktop. It also includes a 3 psoition wrist extender for comfort. The key pitch is alot flatter than most keyboards, allowing for the use of the height adjusting feet. Overall, as a gamer, I give it a 9/10. As a straight PC user, the price and lighting would probably lower this to a 7/10 ($55 for a keyboard can be a tough sell).