Saitek eclipse question

thefranklin · 5 Mar 2006 at 00:38

I was thinking of getting a new keyboard, and wanted a red illuminated one. Saitek has one coming out in a few days, and it is the eclipse model.

Are the stupid circles pointing out of the corners essential? Has anyone tried dremmeling them out? I would like to do that, but just kinda searching for what other people think first, or if it has been done.

Thanks.

http://www.3dxtreme.net/index.php?id=saitekeclipsese2

Raikiri · 5 Mar 2006 at 00:40

the stupid circles...?

I guess you mean the bolts that hold it together

thefranklin · 5 Mar 2006 at 00:45

Sorry, guess the aren't circular.

I mean the protrusions sticking out of each corner. Are the bolts holding it together there?

snailham6 · 5 Mar 2006 at 01:09

yeh looks like it nice tho !!!

kbc · 5 Mar 2006 at 02:12

Looks tacky from those screenshots, never played with one of those. Are those lights there so that you can sit in the dark whilst typing an email?

thefranklin · 5 Mar 2006 at 02:56

Yeah the keys are laser cut and illuminated for night use.

It does look kind of tacky, which is why I am asking if we could axe the protrusions without affecting anything else.

aphex · 5 Mar 2006 at 03:01

Yes they are bolts holding them together! So I wouldn't dremel them out if I were you lol

BigDom · 5 Mar 2006 at 03:09

thefranklin said:
Yeah the keys are laser cut and illuminated for night use.

It does look kind of tacky, which is why I am asking if we could axe the protrusions without affecting anything else.

They don't look tacky though, got an Eclipse myself and IMO they add to the solid look and feel of it.

thefranklin · 5 Mar 2006 at 04:14

Well, I would prefer the look of the Logitech Ultra-x, but no illumination. I'll pry take the plunge, anyway. I fancy the red...

R B Customs · 5 Mar 2006 at 11:00

ive got an eclipse too and they are in no way tacky !
im looking at the corners now and i my self am the type to heavily modify things lol... but looking at it id imaging you woyld have to be nifty at filling and painting if you were to remove them... big job maybe not worth it.
i think if you see one in the flesh you will soon change your mind about cutting the corners off lol theyre beautiful keyboards

im guttered that the red one has just come out !! ive had a lye in thinking about my new case and thinking about doing it in a red theme and OMG is that light RED !

div0 · 5 Mar 2006 at 11:09

Saitek Eclipse - great keyboard.

Corner protrusions - not tacky at all!

Best keyboard I've owned

Phoenix211 · 5 Mar 2006 at 11:39

got an eclipse. Not tacky at all and the corner thngs you hardly notice.

Its nice to type on as well, fairly quiet i would say.

Ren.182 · 5 Mar 2006 at 11:45

I have one too. Best keyboard i've ever had i'd say. The corners aren't tacky either imo.

The lights are great at night in the dark, very easy to see the keys and it looks nice. Also pretty quiet when you're typing too!

pumaz · 5 Mar 2006 at 12:13

I love my eclipse it's the best keyboard i've ever had an in no way does it look or feel tacky!

Street · 5 Mar 2006 at 12:54

The Eclipse is in no way tacky. I thought it looked a bit weird from the pictures when I ordered it but I went with everyones recommendations and I wasn't disappointed when it arrived. It is the most solidly build, best looking keyboards I have owed. Its got a nice weight to it, the keys feel good and quiet and it generally feels of very good build quality. Well worth buying in my oppinion.

dale1uk · 5 Mar 2006 at 12:55

you won't be dissapointed if you get on of these if its the same quility as the blue ones. Best keyboard I've used, makes late night gaming so much easier.

quadboi · 5 Mar 2006 at 13:24

Yes, It is a VERY good keyboard, go ahead treat your self

thefranklin · 5 Mar 2006 at 16:39

Thanks guys, sounds good. I could really use the illumination, as I like to not have lights on at night and my keyboard sits on a slide out shelf under my desk.

Now just cannot wait till I can order the red one.