PC Gaming Keyboard And Command Pad
by Saitek
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Customer Review: Can't read the letters
Summary: 2 Stars
I feel that the backlit aspect is overrated as you can't read the keys with it. It actually makes reading the keys harder than easier as the brightness "blinds" the player to normal light from the screen that would normally help illuminate the letters.
However, it is likely to be beneficial to those who are good typers and who don't need to see the letters to know which keys are what. I tried using the extra part in place of the keyboard but found it to be too limiting in most games.
Customer Review: big and awkward
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this keyboard because it seemed to have a lot of options and because, well, it looked really cool with the blue backlight. I don't game daily and also use the keyboard for general computer functions, but still decided the keyboard was worth getting. But I have changed my mind after using it for about 6 months.
The keyboard itself is way too big even without the gamepad attached, so with it it takes up a significant amount of desk space- too much in fact. Also, the gamepad turned out to be useless- the software has to be installed despite Saitek saying it's not necessary and the software caused more problems and was generally "buggy" so I uninstalled it and the gamepad is sitting uselessly in a desk drawer, taking up space.
The blue backlight is cool looking but doesn't illuminate the letters on the keys (apparently Saitek has a model where the letters are illuminated) and as a result, the novelty of it wore off quickly.
There is a bit too much unused space on the keyboard which adds to it's size- inbetween the letters and the numbers is unused space which then leads to the up/down/side arrows and then more empty space before you get to the numbers on the far right of the keyboard- this makes the length of the keyboard almost unwieldy.
My main gripe is that the keyboard is just uncomfortable- even with the wrist-rest which like everything else, is way too big- but luckily it detaches. The keyboard appears to be raised more than other keyboards and that makes for uncomfortable typing because your wrist is constantly angled sharply upward unless you use the wrist-rest, which adds even more to the size of the keyboard. In addition, the keys don't feel right- they are loud and don't have very good resistance or a very good "feel" like some others like the logitech dinovo.
I am getting rid of mine this week- If I can't give it away then it's going in the trash.
Even if you are a gamer, I would recommend thinking long and hard about getting this keyboard.
Customer Review: Great keyboard,....if it works for your computer
Summary: 1 Stars
I wouldn't disagree with anyone here on that it is a great keyboard. There is however a common issue with the driver using Windows XP to where the keyboard will stop working if it is unplugged from the computer. The keyboard doesn't even half to be unplugged. Occasionally after a few weeks of use, the keyboard will not be "plugged in". For more info, view the common fixes section in the Saitek forum and find any posts saying "Says plug in Saitek controller, IT IS PLUGGED IN!!!"
The fix for this problem is lengthy and complicated, especially if you don't know how to resolve it. It basically involves removing all the drivers, removing the software, going into the Windows INF directory and removing the related Saitek files, searching the hard drive for all Saitek files and removing them (but not the Saitek folder), and then reinstalling driver and programming software. I've had to do this 4 times since purchasing the keyboard.
The keyboard will continue to work after the driver fails as a normal keyboard but your command pad will not. And truely without the command pad, you are shelling cash for the pretty lights. So if you aren't running XP or if you somehow will not be affected by this issue, the keyboard is above all others. But if you are affected by this issue, you will hate your keyboard and wish you had purchased something from a different company.
Customer Review: Gamer's Saisuck Keyboard
Summary: 1 Stars
This keyboard makes you think that you will be able to read the keys in the dark? WRONG!!! It lights up underneath the actual keys but you can not read them. Why they made the eclipse like that and not this one totally baffles me! Huge mistake on Saitek's part there. The disk that comes with it to download the drivers doesnt work. It constantly messes with your operating software. And what makes it the ironic keyboard you ask? It crashes most games!!!!!! On MMO's they actually have a thread on their forums for this actual keyboard! ( on how to disable it so as to not crash the game anymore ) So in my opinion, DO NOT BUY THIS KEYBOARD!! IT IS A HUGE WASTE OF MONEY! IF YOU PLAN ON IT, ASK YOUR FRIENDS IF THEY HAVE ONE! (something I should have done before purchasing) SO NOW IM STUCK WITH JUNK BECAUSE IT COST ME 50+ USD AND I FEEL THAT SINCE I PAID THAT MUCH I HAVE TO USE IT!Customer Review: Choose the Logitech G15 instead!
Summary: 1 Stars
I compared both the Saitek PC Gamer's Keyboard and the Logitech G15. The Logitech keyboard is FAR superior - it is truly backlit THROUGH the letters on the keyboard (blue backlighting). It looks totally awesome in a darkened room - isn't this why you are buying a backlit keyboard!? It has a dimmer switch to choose the brightness (high, low, off), 12 fully programmable macro keys with three profile buttons (36 key combinations total - programable on the fly), and a LCD screen that can interact with some programs (not a lot I've found so far, but it will display a day/date clock and number of emails waiting). This Logitech keyboard is a little more expensive, sells for around $90, but is well worth the difference!