Saitek Eclipse PC Keyboard

Mp4 · 5 Sep 2006 at 19:41

ill be getting rid of my Saitek Eclipse keyboard soon for the logitech G15 keyboard , just a personal choice as the keys are backlit and that the bind keys acctaully do something with the G15 and that it has a key to disable the windows button

uber if you ask me! i've not even used the extra pad with the Saitek as it only has a limited choice of profiles for games, where logitech over rules most. or might wait for the Optimus Keyboard which is the most uber idea ive seen in a long time.

http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/

Massive Attack · 5 Sep 2006 at 20:55

Mp4 said:
ill be getting rid of my Saitek Eclipse keyboard soon for the logitech G15 keyboard , just a personal choice as the keys are backlit and that the bind keys acctaully do something with the G15 and that it has a key to disable the windows button uber if you ask me! i've not even used the extra pad with the Saitek as it only has a limited choice of profiles for games, where logitech over rules most. or might wait for the Optimus Keyboard which is the most uber idea ive seen in a long time.

http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/

difference is the saitek is £25 and the G15 can be had for £50 english keyset

Mp4 · 5 Sep 2006 at 21:40

Massive Attack said:
difference is the saitek is £25 and the G15 can be had for £50 english keyset

True , though id rather spend £50 on a decent keyboard in which you can use all its features

my heart is set on the Optimus atm

as i said above

http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/

Massive Attack · 5 Sep 2006 at 21:44

Mp4 said:
True , though id rather spend £50 on a decent keyboard in which you can use all its features my heart is set on the Optimus atm as i said above

http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/

ive just bought an eclipse will be here thursday, cant really afford £50 on a keyboard, anyone recomend me a cheap good mouse to go with it, btw i bought the black one with silver keys

Mp4 · 5 Sep 2006 at 21:47

Massive Attack said:
ive just bought an eclipse will be here thursday, cant really afford £50 on a keyboard, anyone recomend me a cheap good mouse to go with it, btw i bought the black one with silver keys

Hope you enjoy ya Saitek mate , i have the silver one with the blue backlight , its okay, a good design , no complaints really apart from what i said erlyer

dale1uk · 6 Sep 2006 at 08:59

Lol, I wish the people who are giving reviews of this keyboard where actualy on about the right one! The silver Saitek keyboard with the extra pad is not an Eclipse its the Saitek Gamers board and its different and a few ways. For a start the keys on the eclipse are backlit unlike the Gamers board so you can actually see the letters in the dark, the feel and response on the Eclipse keys is a lot better, and the finishing on the letters is better. I've used both so know what there like. I've had my Eclipse for about a year now and its used every day and I have no signs of the paint coming off any of the letters even w, a, s & d and I game a lot.
If your going to comment and give the op some advice on a keyboard make sure your at least talking about the right one before slagging it off.

Joe42 · 6 Sep 2006 at 13:12

dale1uk said:
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Agreed. See my post above if you are confused about which is which and what the differences are.
A lot of people seem to be saying how good the keys are on the Eclipse... i find them horrible, really soft and no click and it rattles. I wonder if i got a dodgy one or something...

div0 · 6 Sep 2006 at 13:21

dale1uk said:
Lol, I wish the people who are giving reviews of this keyboard where actualy on about the right one! The silver Saitek keyboard with the extra pad is not an Eclipse its the Saitek Gamers board and its different and a few ways. For a start the keys on the eclipse are backlit unlike the Gamers board so you can actually see the letters in the dark, the feel and response on the Eclipse keys is a lot better, and the finishing on the letters is better. I've used both so know what there like. I've had my Eclipse for about a year now and its used every day and I have no signs of the paint coming off any of the letters even w, a, s & d and I game a lot.
If your going to comment and give the op some advice on a keyboard make sure your at least talking about the right one before slagging it off.

agreed on all accounts

- the keys are easy to use in all lighting conditions, including darkness
- construction and feel is great
- had mine for several months too - no sign of any wear and tear at all.

Best keyboard I've ever owned

(although to be fair, it was slightly more expensive than my usual cheapo keyboards - but I still can't fault it)

Mp4 · 6 Sep 2006 at 16:24

Saitek PZ08AU Gamers LED Backlit Keyboard (KB-014-SK) is the one i have , didnt even realize they did another gamer version £30 kin hell , paid £70 i think for mine like a year ago

div0 · 6 Sep 2006 at 16:32

Mp4 said:
Saitek PZ08AU Gamers LED Backlit Keyboard (KB-014-SK) is the one i have , didnt even realize they did another gamer version £30 kin hell , paid £70 i think for mine like a year ago

but I believe that the OP (and most of the replies) are referring to:

Saitek PZ30AU Eclipse Illuminated Keyboard - Blue (KB-015-SK)

/added - and OUCH on the £70 price tag :eek: