Saitek Eclipse Keyboard ( PZ30AU )
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Manufacturer: SaitekBrand: Saitek
Edition: Personal Computers
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: PZ30AU
Color: Black
Publisher: Saitek
Studio: Saitek
Music Label: Saitek
Product features:
- Designed for applications where low light conditions prevent accurate use of a normal keyboard
- Volume buttons and Bright/Dim/Off selector to control LED backlighting
- TruVu keys that allow the lighting to glow through each laser-etched key
- Feet angle adjustment for maximum comfort and productivity
- Compatible with Windows 7, Windows XP, XP64 and Windows Vista (all versions)
- Mavis Beacon Typing 17 [OLD VERSION]
- AmazonBasics IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin FireWire Cable (6 Feet/1.8 Meters)
- Typing Instructor Platinum
- Typing Instructor For Kids Platinum (Windows/Mac)
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Customer Review: Great for small hands, cool Star Trek glow, and you won't need a task light to type at night
Summary: 5 Stars
The Saitek Eclipse Keyboard glows at night. Not only is this a spiffy effect, it's a useful household tool. In our small apartment, my computer is right next to the bed. With this keyboard, I can write or IM someone all night with the lights out. If you share a bed with your partner, this is a very handy feature.
The soft indigo backlight shines through the key characters - letter, numbers, symbols - and casts a pretty "Star Trek" glow in my home office area. Of course, you can also use this keyboard in daylight! The dark graphics on the silver keys are easy to see in any light environment.
The keyboard is on the small side, and not particularly ergonomic. In my case, this is a big plus: I have small hands and a smaller keyboard is easier for me to use. The ergonomic boards tend to splay out a bit and are harder for me to use. The Eclipse does have little adjustable stand up pegs in the rear like most boards, and comes with a plastic wrist shelf that you can clip to the front if you wish. I left mine in the box - it doesn't seem to be much of a help in my case (I like my keyboards compact and that piece of plastic on the front makes it bulkier).
Extra keys include buttons for volume control, muting, and an adjust button for the glow: you can have bright glow, low glow or no glow. Otherwise, this is pretty much a standard character keyboard with no frills beyond the glowyness.
The Eclipse is a "plug and play" - meaning you don't have to install a disk or anything else in order to use the equipment. I don't need a lot of keyboard perks, but I know some people like those. I just find programmable keys add extra bulk. This keyboard is streamlined and ideal for my needs.
Best Keyboard Feature - The glow! That is its selling point. I can actually use this keyboard in the dark, no task light needed. So my bedroom stays pretty dark when I type at night, like the bridge of the Starship Enterprise on night shift. :)
Worst Keyboard Feature - Unfortunately the keys do click a bit, so if your bedmate is a light sleeper, this might still keep someone up. You would need to think about whether it is more restful for someone to have a quieter keyboard or the lights off.
Of course, if you just like the cool indigo look of the thing, that is certainly reason enough to try this product. I've tried many keyboards and am pleased with this one - it fits my small hands and my small desk, looks cool and lets me work with the lights off.
Description of Saitek Eclipse Keyboard ( PZ30AU )
Our award-winning keyboard design just got better! The Eclipse PC keyboard features patented TrueVu key illumination for use in any light, from day to total darkness. True-Vu key illumination through the keys! The Eclipse 104-key keyboard features patented Blue LED key illumination and backlighting, Zero-Slope design and adjustable wrist rest for ergonomic comfort. It is a Plug?n?Play design with USB connector. Compatible with Windows 7, Windows XP, XP64 and Windows Vista (all versions); Designed for applications where low light conditions prevent accurate use of a normal keyboard; Volume buttons and Bright/Dim/Off selector to control LED backlighting; TruVu keys that allow the lighting to glow through each laser-etched key; Feet angle adjustment for maximum comfort and productivity. System Requirement: Connectivity: USB 2.0; Windows XP, XP64 and Windows Vista (all versions) Windows 7Digital Cameras and Photo Categories