gcn.com
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58 Legend has it that during a presentation at the Defense Department, the speaker couldn’t see his keyboard. He pulled out a flashlight to look at the keys and thought, “Why doesn’t somebody create a glowing backlit keyboard that works in the dark?”...
Cool backlit keyboard makes your work space feel like a spaceship...
Coworkers might think you’re a bit “out there,” but who cares?...
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pcfrags.com Updated:
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When it comes to gaming, having an accurate mouse and quality keyboard can make all the difference when it comes to getting that vital headshot in a one on one battle. With this in mind, the one company that stands out from the crowd, bringing gamers t...
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Lighting colour defaults back to blue when you reboot. I know blue is a very popular lighting colour, but i much prefer the purple and only wish i didnt have to keep pressing the backlight selection key to get to my chosen colour (i know im nit picki...
The Saitek Eclipse II is one of those keyboards that is very deceptive in terms of looks, however when you see the Saitek logo you know its going to be a quality piece of kit that will have plenty of bundled features. In terms of ease of use and funct...
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about.com Updated:
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The Saitek Eclipse II is an extremely comfortable keyboard that is great both as a gaming keyboard and a general keyboard. With comfortable and illuminated keys, the Eclipse II is a high quality keyboard for any gaming or regular use environment.ProsSo...
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The Saitek Eclipse II lights up in three fancy colors, red, blue, and purple, and still has room for media buttons including a volume dial and a few pre-set keys for track forward, reverse, and play/pause. The Eclipse II costs about $70.00 online. Sait...
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ign.com
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March 15, 2007 - In the PC Gaming scene these days, accessories are judged just as much on their form as on their function. The PC modding community has made it clear that unless your Core 2 and GeForce 8800 system is in a chassis that rocks a better...
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Saiteks Eclipse II keyboard is the successor of the Eclipse. It features three different backlight colors and some very comfortable keys for stress and pain free gaming. The layout looks a bit futuristic, while keeping the size and weight at the same...
Great choice of lighting, Very good build quality, Silent keys, Just a tad bigger than usual keyboards, Good adjustable size and height, Solid grip on surface, Backlight looks great for LAN parties...
No headphone/speaker or USB plugs for LAN party use, Angle of light makes it hard to read with the backlight, No CD or special programmable buttons, Manual not the easiest read...
The Saitek Eclipse II Gaming Keyboard is a very well built, back-light keyboard without a lot of fancy extras. You will not find any head phone jacks or USB ports and it also lacks programmable buttons and therefore any software to program them. So the...
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3dxtreme.net Updated:
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IntroductionToday 3DXtreme is taking a look at the latest offering from Saitek, the Eclipse II keyboard. This keyboard is backlit illuminated in three different colors. The characters and keypad are illuminated through the laser etched keys and has var...
Three colors of illumination, High quality keyboard, adjustable and silent.
Would like to see brighter lighting available.
I have always loved the feel of the Eclipse Keyboards I’ve reviewed over the years. Quiet, responsive keys – the layout is always comfortable, I can’t find much that I don’t like. My only beef with this product would be the amount...
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tweaknews.net Updated:
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This isnt the first illuminated keyboard I have reviewed here on Tweaknews.net and it probably wont be the last. But one thing I know is that all of them will have to be compared to the Eclipse II to prove whether they are worth buying. Although it...
Build Quality, Excellent Key feel, Rigid...
A little expensive.
This isnt the first illuminated keyboard I have reviewed here on Tweaknews.net and it probably wont be the last. But one thing I know is that all of them will have to be compared to the Eclipse II to prove whether they are worth buying. Although it...
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about.com/compute Updated:
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Saitek Eclipse II KeyboardFeatures of the Saitek Eclipse II KeyboardLightingMy favorite feature of the Saitek Eclipse II is the three different Backlight colors to choose from. You get red, blue and purple choices and they all look good. The keys are...
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macnn.com Updated:
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When my PowerBook G4 keyboard, barely a year old, started popping keys and sticking, I sought an external keyboard to use, until I have time to send my machine to Apple for repair. The Saitek Industries Eclipse II Backlit Keyboard looked like a good so...
Adjustable backlight in 3 colors. Removable wrist rest. Number keypad.
Keys spaced far apart. Huge keyboard. Backlight shines too brightly through keys.
When my PowerBook G4 keyboard, barely a year old, started popping keys and sticking, I sought an external keyboard to use, until I have time to send my machine to Apple for repair. The Saitek Industries Eclipse II Backlit Keyboard looked like a good so...
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Howstuffworks.com Updated:
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The Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard offers excellent soft-touch keys and a decent selection of useful features. Saitek is known more for its gaming peripherals than its input devices, but the Eclipse II keyboard is a bit of both. For gamers and modders, as...
Unique look, very comfortable keys...
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The Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard offers excellent soft-touch keys and a decent selection of useful features. Saitek is known more for its gaming peripherals than its input devices, but the Eclipse II keyboard is a bit of both. For gamers and modders, as...
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17 Xoxide.com was nice enough to send me the new version of the Saitek EclipseII keyboard to look at and review. As I had purchased the original Eclipsethis summer, I have grown fond of how well the keyboard responds to my lighttyping. Apart from usi...
Three backlight color choices Dimmer switch for adjusting brightness Keys are responsive and have a good, solid feel...
Illumination not as bright as previous version Purple color inconsistent (reddish side lighting) Media keys are not laser etched...
One of the more important things for me is the layout of the keyboard. As mentioned before, the Eclipse II has gone back to the familiar 104 key setup. My old cheap keyboard which I was using prior to buying the original Eclipse, has seen its share of...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
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A funky yet purposeful design...
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Saitek are a company who entered the gaming peripheral field in 1993 and have been making products for gamers ever since. With some excellent joysticks, game controllers and mice: they are a company associated with gaming. The Saitek Eclipse was an exc...
Saitek have taken an already impressive gamers keyboard and made it better in my opinion. The touch of the keyboard is excellent and the response time is very good.The Eclipse original was a great keyboard and the Eclipse II is even better. This puts the...
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everythingusb.com Updated:
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Review VerdictOverall, the Eclipse II is a great keyboard that most computer users will be very happy with. Gamers that want a keyboard with more gaming oriented features will want to shop elsewhere. The Good & Bad3 color choices for the backlighting F...
3 color choices for the backlighting, Full dimmer control for precise lighting levels, Multiple angle adjustments, Good typing feel...
Backlighting could be brighter, Light color reverts to blue with every reboot...
Overall, the Eclipse II is a great keyboard that most computer users will be very happy with. Gamers that want a keyboard with more gaming oriented features will want to shop elsewhere...
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boxgods.com Updated:
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What do you do if youre the company that produces arguably the most popular keyboard on the market for enthusiasts and gamers--the Eclipse? If youre Saitek, you go back to the drawing board and polish the design until a great product is even better...
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jivemagazine.com Updated:
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I would just like to start off by saying that I am nothing but impressed with Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard. As a previous user of its predecessor, the Saitek Eclipse, I truly believe that the development team has listened to the opinions of its users and...
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extrememhz.com Updated:
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thinkcomputers.org Updated:
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We first took a look at the Saitek Eclipse Illuminated keyboard back in November. After reviewing that keyboard I have used it ever since. The original Eclipse keyboard was very eye catching and one of a kind with its illuminated keys and original desi...
Very Comfortable, Easy Installation, no software to install, 3 different color variations, Dimming mechanism, LaserEtched Keys, Multimedia keys...
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Saitek has once again made a great keyboard. The lighting effects are great especially since you can switch between 3 different colors. The keyboard layout is the normal 104 keys so the keyboard is easy to adapt to. There is no confusing software to u...
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virtual-hideout.net Updated:
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Saitek is renowned for its lineup of game controllers, having produced a series of joysticks, gamepads and other controllers that have garnered a fair share of favorable reviews from both hardware sites and users alike. Having always supporting the...
The Saitek Eclipse II was one of the best keyboards Ive used in a while. The combination of a traditional layout, quality construction, and a comfortable typing experience made it a good keyboard by any standard. The addition of a dimmer switch to...
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There have been a few big names in the PC peripheral game for quite a while now. When we think of I/O devices, mice, keyboards and game controllers come to mind more often than not. While keeping with the I/O theme, we just do happen to have the new S...
Sturdy and stylish, Three different color options are nice, Dimmer knob is a nice addition, Comfortable to use for extended periods of time...
Price. $60 US for a keyboard might be steep for some, Backlit keys could be a bit brighter, There you have it. The Saitek Eclipse II is a well made keyboard with just enough to get you going. There is no LCD like the G15 but for 90% of all users, that is...
I have been working with the Eclipse II for almost 2 weeks now and in that time, I have learned to love this keyboard. The layout and design allow for a comfortable typing session as well as gaming. I have spent a lot of time with this keyboard playin...
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