As far as basic keyboards go, the Saitek Compact USB keyboard is basically OK. I was particularly looking for a simple keyboard with a USB connection which I could plug into my new Dell Inspiron 1501 Laptop and this fits the bill perfectly. It even has the same colour scheme - black keys and ... Read review
Advantages: Simple installation, good performance, good value Disadvantages: None really
...as basic keyboards go, the Saitek Compact USB keyboard is basically OK. I was particularly looking for a simple keyboard with a USB connection which I could plug into my new Dell Inspiron 1501 Laptop and this fits the bill perfectly. It even has the same colour scheme - black keys and silver casing.
Installation is simple - plug in and go. It doesn't need any software, the Add New Hardware Wizard in Windows installs it automatically. ...others I have used, the Saitek keys are spaced fractionally further apart from each other. I also felt I was having to press slightly harder than I was used to - possibly because the keys are seem to be 'chunkier' than most. Apart from the initial impression of the keys, I am typing on it quite happily
As this product has been around since 2005/2006 it doesn't say if it will work with Windows Vista. The user manual states it is OK ... more
As far as basic keyboards go, the Saitek Compact USB keyboard is basically OK. I was particularly looking for a simple keyboard with a USB connection which I could plug into my new Dell Inspiron 1501 Laptop and this fits the bill perfectly. It even has the same colour scheme - black keys and silver casing.
Installation is simple - plug in and go. It doesn't need any software, the Add New Hardware Wizard in Windows installs it automatically.
It has adjustable feet so you can alter the angle and is very lightweight
It doesn't have anything but the usual basic keyboard functions but at a cost of £8.99 from Argos (used my Nectar rewards again!), I'm not complaining. It also comes with a 2 year guarantee.
It took me a little while to get used to the feel of the keyboard, as compared to others I have used, the Saitek keys are spaced fractionally further apart from each other. I also felt I was having to press slightly harder than I was used to - possibly because the keys are seem to be 'chunkier' than most. Apart from the initial impression of the keys, I am typing on it quite happily
As this product has been around since 2005/2006 it doesn't say if it will work with Windows Vista. The user manual states it is OK for Windows 2000, XP and XP64.
If you want a basic keyboard with a USB connection you can't go wrong.
Advantages: Cheap, reliable Disadvantages: Very basic... but what do you expect for the price
...bought it.
I have had saitek controllers in the past and trust their build quality.
Setup: Very easy to set up, plug it in and off you go. There is a manual but there's really no need for you to read it.
This is a very basic keyboard and good for general use although I do have a couple of issues with it.
1. In the 'W', 'A', 'S', 'D' section of the keyboard it struggles to process more than 2 concurrent inputs. It will except more inputs if you ... ...mainly on the far left.
2. This keyboard couldn't tolerate a ,BF2 related, coming together with the wall. 1 heavy impact & its lights out... hence me being on my 2nd. I did take the keyboard apart to attempt to repair it but each key has a tiny suction cup behind it and they all fell out so I gave up on that!
The keyboard isn't bad but I feel I have to upgrade to a proper gaming keyboard like the Logitech G15 or Zboard and I expect that people ...
Dave951 26.04.2006
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Advantages: light ,small , looks good ,price Disadvantages: cheap to the point of being tacky, horrible , feels bendy
i bought this while low on funds and its only 5 pounds but you can tell its cheap its just to flexable the plastic is stick thin you can feel it bend as you type and with every type of a key you have that worrie at the back of your head that this next sentece could end promply because youve pressed to hard and snapped it in half on the plus side its light and small and doesnt look as robust as some other models out there i sapose you get what you ...
denzil3009 22.06.2007
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Manufacturer's product description
Saitek's range includes many exciting new products, as well as enhancements to existing product range to improve their performance further. Saitek has also refined its manuals and programming guides to make it even easier to install and customize Saitek controllers. PRODUCT FEATURES: Classic 104 key QWERTY layout; Long-lasting symbol and letter markings; Adjustable tilt/angle to aid user comfort; Plug and play' USB; Compact, space saving design; Sleek, matt black finish.
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