Saitek Eclipse Keyboard II - keyboard

...PC and sold my old Saitek Mk1 keyboard (review on site) with it, so i bought this one as a replacement as i had been happy enough with its older brother. Now, first impressions? well.... to be honest I was slightly disappointed that they have done away with the silver keys and returned to the "standard" Black ones, however this would (I imagine) be to counter the fact that the silver keys did wear down eventually. Although that means you do have ...
...light conditions. Over all it seems very slightly lighter than the old one, the wrist rest is a little less flimsy, however the over all feel of the keyboard is a little bit "cheaper" For some reason they have used a "gloss" shiny plastic on the keyboard surround, this marks easily and is awkward to clean. The back-light this time around has been changed to 3 colours, a sort of Orange/Red, Purple and the original Blue. All colours this time around ...

brianmcc 17.10.2007 · Read full review
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...get a new keyboard, the Saitek II. Well here I am, and here is my review. EASE OF USE The Saitek II is one of the most easy to use keyboards around. When you begin typing with it, you can really notice how responsive and easy the keys are to press. This may sound silly, but in my previous experiences, I have come across keyboards which were very hard to use. This was mainly to to the fact that the keys were hard to press. It made it difficult for ...
...uncomfortable. With the Saitek II, this is not the case. This is the Third time I have written this review, as the other two times my internet crashed, and I am still dedicated to tell you guys about this keyboard. As this is my third time, it must prove to you that the keyboard is a great tool as I am still not experiencing any sort of cramp or fatigue in my hands. As well as the keyboard itself being easy to use, the way to set it up is also very ...

TheGingerKid 14.10.2008 · Read full review
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I bought this keyboard to replace a the very tacky one that came with my new Dell desktop. The idea of having illuminated keys appealled as I like using my system in a dimly lit room at night. Construction-wise, the keyboard isn't bad at all and looks stylish with its silver and black trim. Although it is plastic it has a nice heft to it that stops it sliding around. At the back, two 'legs' can be raised to increase the typing angle. The detachable ...
...it stays flat on the desk, regardless of the typing angle. The keys themselves feel responsive and are comfortable to type on without any unwanted flex. The glossy trim around the keys is a bit dubious, as it could attract unwanted fingerprints. Installing the keyboard is very idiot-proof, just plug it into a spare USB port and off you go. The keyboard is a familiar QWERTY layout with a few 'media' buttons (play, stop, volume etc) and a dial that ...

Diamondblade2006 31.12.2007 · Read full review
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I have owned this keyboard now for about 3 months and really love it. I previously had the standard Microsoft Multimedia keyboard, and i wanted something that looked a bit more stylish and the backlit keys were a huge persuader in the matter. The keys feel just right and and are very quiet with no clunking sounds. They feel what I can only describe as solid rather than hollow, and when you press them you can feel the resistance which helps to dampen ...
...a greater speed. Also, gaming is bliss with this as it seems to allow more keys to be pressed at once than usual. On the old MS Multimedia keyboard, a combination of Shift + Q + A couldn't be pressed with all keys responding. (I use this for crouch + lean + strafe left in games :P ) I've yet to had a problem with any keys used in combination yet. The arm rest that comes with it is optional and detaches easily. It can be pulled out like in the picture ...

bobdobs 10.08.2007 · Read full review
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Well, I bought my Saitek 2 back in November 2008, and after over a year of use I think I have experienced this keyboard enough to write a decent review! Let's start off with the good thing. IT HAS LIGHTS! AND THREE COLOURS AT THAT!!! It's great to show off to your mates, and down the pub it's always a great thing to say when half drunk! They keys are nicely placed, it feels natural to use and the keys don't have that horrid nasty texturey feel ...
...I previously own a Saitek Eclise 1 before this and experienced the same issues with the lettering on the keyboard so perhaps that's either an issue with Saitek themselves, or maybe it's just an issue with my fingers! Anyway, I digress. For the price of about £38, which is what I paid from Maplin back then, I can't really complain as it is just a very user friendly keyboard. Build quality is only average but for the price that's perhaps to be expected. ...

xJay1337 25.02.2009 · Read full review
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I brought the Saitek Eclipse II keyboard from PC world for around £25 last year and so far so good! The buttons are a really good size for everyone from the ''sausage finger'' to dainty fingered people. There is a clicking sound but it is not that loud and the buttons do not stick either which is a problem i have encountered with a few keyboards. The keyboard has a sleek and stylish black and silver design and the keys have a back light in which ...
...also you can adjust the brightness of the light to suit. The angle of the keyboard can be adjusted and there is also a removable wrist rest. there are buttons for music players but not for other things as seen on some keyboards (e.g. sleep and open internet browser) but its OK as it makes the keyboard less cluttered. To conclude, I would definitely recommend this to friends! Hope this helps :) ...

Jenny_Wuv 03.02.2009 · Read full review
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A very stylish, easy to use, quiet and comfortable keyboard. The backlit effect is a very nice touch, and very useful for anyone who sits typing away in dimly lit rooms. Backlighting colour can be chosen from blue, red and purple and includes a dimmer switch, so you can have it as bright or otherwise as you fancy. I always switch mine to purple, it appeals to my girly side - very pretty! Ten out of ten for style - the black keys and board, trimmed ...

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