Saitek Eclipse II Illuminated Keyboard
- Thread starter Rob Williams
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The keys are virtually silent. There is a slight noise but not the typical clicking sound. The overall feel of the keyboard is comfortable as well. As I said, this has taken the place of the G15 and not entirely because of the sheer size of the G15. The Eclipse II is just an all around nice keyboard.
Tech-Daddy
Tech Monkey
WOOT! had a special on these last night, I bought two...
Good to know that it is a quality unit!!!
Good to know that it is a quality unit!!!
sbrehm72255
Tech Monkey
I've been wanting one of these for a while now, thanks for the great review ......
I almost feel like picking up one also... I love the fact that you can have three different colors. Great stuff... worth $60 imo.
Tech-Daddy
Tech Monkey
I bought 2 so that I could give one to the wife (for use with Lupine, all that purple... she loooves purple....) and one unit to review/mod.
I'll be comparing it against the original Saitek, as well as my Boss modded one. SHould be a good time indeed!
Cant wait for them to get here!
I'll be comparing it against the original Saitek, as well as my Boss modded one. SHould be a good time indeed!
Cant wait for them to get here!
W
-=Wallpaper=-
Guest
I have the original Eclipse and was wondering, is the Eclipse II as bright? Or is it slightly less? Im considering buying it but im not going to if its not as bright
Wallpaper,
I have not worked with the original Saitek Eclipse but for a short bit at a LAN center. I can't imagine the Eclipse II being any brighter than the original though. It's bright enough but not even close to as bright as I would have liked it.
I hope this helps.
I have not worked with the original Saitek Eclipse but for a short bit at a LAN center. I can't imagine the Eclipse II being any brighter than the original though. It's bright enough but not even close to as bright as I would have liked it.
I hope this helps.
U
Unregistered
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Oh, ok thanks i wont spend money on it if it isnt as bright as the original >_<
Tech-Daddy
Tech Monkey
If you want *bright*, and $$ is not an object... then you want a Deck...
http://www.deckkeyboards.com/
I *may* actually splurge for one of these things some day... they look cool as hell!
http://www.deckkeyboards.com/
I *may* actually splurge for one of these things some day... they look cool as hell!
Tech-Daddy
Tech Monkey
yep... I Was tying to get a donation for the Dallas Stars Foundation case and was declined.
I'm gong to try and get the Stars to purchase one for the unit. Still waiting on the final "what is sponsored" list, so that I can go back to them and show them what all still needs to be purchased. This keyboard may make it into the final list if I have anything to say about it!
I'm gong to try and get the Stars to purchase one for the unit. Still waiting on the final "what is sponsored" list, so that I can go back to them and show them what all still needs to be purchased. This keyboard may make it into the final list if I have anything to say about it!
At least you had a reply. They are on my shit list. We won't review their products now or in the future, I can say that much
M
Medic
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Thanks for the great review. I have been searching for an good gaming keyboard for some time now, and I think this matches exactly to what I wanted.
Ordered from Amazon I hope I get it soon.
Ordered from Amazon I hope I get it soon
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U
Unregistered
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i hope it's better than the original eclipse...
i'd like to advise that the keys were of poor quality, I've gone through 3 sets of replacement arrow keys (kindly sent to me free of charge).
i'm convinced that eclipse had a design or production fault that needed to be resolved. Has the root cause really been sorted with this model? the saitek ii still has laser etched keys, but painted black rather than silver. looks the same otherwise.
some customers have complained about the original keyboard, as you'll see by doing a search of the internet e.g. customer reviews on amazon.co.uk
i must admit that the keyboard is really good, it's just a shame that the paint wears away so quickly on the most frequently used keys, and makes the keyboard look old and tacky within a few months. it could be caused by acid from human sweat, but even so it should be protected from that.
most importantly, saitek has offered to replace the keyboard, which reflects a good level of customer support.
i'd like to advise that the keys were of poor quality, I've gone through 3 sets of replacement arrow keys (kindly sent to me free of charge).
i'm convinced that eclipse had a design or production fault that needed to be resolved. Has the root cause really been sorted with this model? the saitek ii still has laser etched keys, but painted black rather than silver. looks the same otherwise.
some customers have complained about the original keyboard, as you'll see by doing a search of the internet e.g. customer reviews on amazon.co.uk
i must admit that the keyboard is really good, it's just a shame that the paint wears away so quickly on the most frequently used keys, and makes the keyboard look old and tacky within a few months. it could be caused by acid from human sweat, but even so it should be protected from that.
most importantly, saitek has offered to replace the keyboard, which reflects a good level of customer support.