anyone bought a Microsoft SideWinder X4 lately?

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seen some reviews where the enter key is full size, and some where it's half size. The OCUK pic shows the half size:

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So if anyone has ordered one of these lately, which do you get? I want the full size enter key.

Also, if you own it, any good?
 
bought mine over a year ago so not sure about new one with full size enter key, but mine does have full size.
for a cheapish keyboard its one of the best ive used in a long time and lovely to type on not just game.
 
Full size enter key = UK layout.

Half size enter key = US layout.

I'm pretty sure OcUK will be selling the UK layout.

I know both mine are but I bought them a while ago.
 
Full size enter key = UK layout.

Half size enter key = US layout.
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This is correct.

The keys are a little spongy. The macro keys on the left are annoying to get used to due to them shunting the rest of the keys to the right. The spacing between the keys is also a little off.
The shiny coating on the board and keys also gets scummy pretty quickly.

You might need to use Intellitype version 8.0.225.0. For me, on Win7, the later versions broke the auto program sensing that I used to disable the Windows Key in games.

The backlight is fine and the no ghosting tech works 100% of the time. It's OK for the money but not amazing.
 
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i probably won't use the driver if i don't have to (?) - never use macro keys or anything. Apart from this keyboard, i can't think of any that looks as solid in it's price range. I like the Logitech illuminated kb, but I've always been reluctant to spend much on keyboards.

Currently i have the Microsoft ergonomic keyboard: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-055-MS&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2

... and I've been happy with its quality.

Any others i should look at or i am on the mark with the X4?
 
can't see how it's only "OK" for it's price when i can't see anything that comes close at £33. It seems like nothing can beat it at its price point.

I'm sure keyboards twice it's price will feel better, but in all honestly i have no interest in mechanical keyboards in the first place.
 
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Didn't love the Cyborg (from ages ago). keys were very spongy. Otherwise fine, decent build quality, illumination was fine, but lights leak everywhere which is OK (as it does the job) but not as 'premium' looking than the more expensive illuminated keyboards. Looks are according to taste. The other one is ok too, no personal experience. It's not illuminated.
 
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Cheers.

I like the tt for what looks like tiny bit of extra key spacing (big hands) and the built in usb hub. The pro version isn't great value compared to the x4, but I do require backlighting.
The cyborg didn't really appeal tbh.

The x4 looks as cramped as my current cheapo keyboard to me. Probably not a huge difference between it and the tt though.
 
I have this keyboard dont think I got from here tho. It has large enter key, the keyboard its self is superb for the price the only real bad thing is it gets dirty easy or should I say shows the dirt a lot lol
But if you can ignore that and want a very good gaming keyboard with zero ghosting I highly recommend it.
 
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