Saitek Gamer's Keyboard - $36.99

[Wreckage]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...=6785696&type=product&id=1089890861716

 

[gorcorps]

not bad... I just paid more for a logitech board cuz I couldn't find the saiteks very cheap, but now I can. O well a good deal for whoever needs it.

 

[dabuddha]

Hmmm tempted :/

 

[FP]

Great keyboard and great price. I love the blue lighting.

 

[akugami]

The OP's BestBuy link is to the older model. The older model Saitek Gamer's keyboard PZ08A has a breakout keypad for macros (which their own surveys said was underused and only added to the cost). The newer model Saitek Eclipse PZ30AU don't have backlighting that illuminates between the keys but rather it illuminates through the keys. The Eclipse also doesn't have the macro keypad addition. Personally I wished that on the Eclipse they kept the macro keypad for the price you're paying for these keyboards. However, Saitek is coming out with a gamer pad addition that will complement the Eclipse (read: give Saitek more money). http://www.psillustrated.com/e3_2005/story.php/E3%20Buzz/639

Dell has the newer Eclipse keyboard for $40.76, not sure about shipping. Unfortunately Dell charges tax in PA or I'd buy one off them. Good deal if Dell doesn't charge tax in your state. Amazon has the Eclipse for 47.45 shipped free.

Modders HQ has very good pictures to give you an idea of how the new Eclipse looks. http://www.moddershq.net/reviews.asp?reviewid=96&pagenumber=1

 

[seven90]

I had the gamer but switched to the eclipse myself. Big difference, with the eclipse you can actually use your computer in the dark. The gamer is good too if your going to use the extra keypad, something I had no use for. Otherwise I recomend the eclipse.

 

[Xyclone]

Logitech Elite ftw!

 

[entropy1982]

i just use a ms multimedia split kb i bought from newegg it's so much easier on my hands what is good about this kb? i don't get it just looks like a regular keyboard (other than the keypad)

 

[imported_KirbsAw]

Originally posted by: akugami
The OP's BestBuy link is to the older model. The older model Saitek Gamer's keyboard PZ08A has a breakout keypad for macros (which their own surveys said was underused and only added to the cost). The newer model Saitek Eclipse PZ30AU don't have backlighting that illuminates between the keys but rather it illuminates through the keys. The Eclipse also doesn't have the macro keypad addition. Personally I wished that on the Eclipse they kept the macro keypad for the price you're paying for these keyboards. However, Saitek is coming out with a gamer pad addition that will complement the Eclipse (read: give Saitek more money). http://www.psillustrated.com/e3_2005/story.php/E3%20Buzz/639

Dell has the newer Eclipse keyboard for $40.76, not sure about shipping. Unfortunately Dell charges tax in PA or I'd buy one off them. Good deal if Dell doesn't charge tax in your state. Amazon has the Eclipse for 47.45 shipped free.

Modders HQ has very good pictures to give you an idea of how the new Eclipse looks. http://www.moddershq.net/reviews.asp?reviewid=96&pagenumber=1

I ordered the eclipse from Dell tonight, but it says it won't ship until August 30! Is Dell really that slow? My brother ordered a laptop tonight too its ship date is 6 days sooner than my keyboard

 

[Tu13erhead]

I bought an Eclipse back in like April when it was released on Woot for $35+5 shipping, ended up selling it the same day I rec'd it, unfortunately. I wish someone would make a backlit natural keybaord.

 

[Morpheux]

Fine, fine, twist me arm.... I'll go get one. My Nextel has been messing with my Logitech Wireless MX Duo anyways.

 

[Jbog]

Anybody know if Gamer keyboard sans command pad can be used on 98SE?
I like the design & color scheme of Gamer more than that of Eclipse. OS compatibility and lighting up letters are the only part Eclipse is better imo.

 

[Spartacus]

Originally posted by: Jbog
Anybody know if Gamer keyboard sans command pad can be used on 98SE?
I like the design & color scheme of Gamer more than that of Eclipse. OS compatibility and lighting up letters are the only part Eclipse is better imo.

The sticker on the back says "Works with Windows 200 and XP." however if you peel it, it lists 98, Me, 2000 and XP. So not sure if it will actually work on 98, but it used to be supported at one time.

 

[wildcat86]

do you have a link to the eclipse keyboard at dell? I cant find it.

 

[imported_KirbsAw]

Originally posted by: wildcat86
do you have a link to the eclipse keyboard at dell? I cant find it.

They stopped listing it because it's backordered

 

[wildcat86]

http://www.chumbo.com/info.aspx?id=256848&ptr=prcgrab

Eclipse - 48.99 with free fedex ground, the best i could find

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: wildcat86
http://www.chumbo.com/info.aspx?id=256848&ptr=prcgrab

Eclipse - 48.99 with free fedex ground, the best i could find

$40.76 shipped from Dell right now.

 

[Tates]

Originally posted by: dabuddha

Originally posted by: wildcat86
http://www.chumbo.com/info.aspx?id=256848&ptr=prcgrab

Eclipse - 48.99 with free fedex ground, the best i could find

$40.76 shipped from Dell right now.

Usually ships: 1-2 weeks

 

[thirdeye]

I just bought the eclipse over the weekend. Definitely a sweet keyboard.

 

[wildcat86]

Originally posted by: dabuddha

Originally posted by: wildcat86
http://www.chumbo.com/info.aspx?id=256848&ptr=prcgrab

Eclipse - 48.99 with free fedex ground, the best i could find

$40.76 shipped from Dell right now.

so tempting, i dont kno if i can justify purchasing a $40 keyboard when i have one that works perfectly fine

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: Tates

Originally posted by: dabuddha

Originally posted by: wildcat86
http://www.chumbo.com/info.aspx?id=256848&ptr=prcgrab

Eclipse - 48.99 with free fedex ground, the best i could find

$40.76 shipped from Dell right now.

Usually ships: 1-2 weeks

No one said anything about having it shipped this very day

 

[Tates]

Originally posted by: dabuddha

Originally posted by: Tates

Originally posted by: dabuddha

Originally posted by: wildcat86
http://www.chumbo.com/info.aspx?id=256848&ptr=prcgrab

Eclipse - 48.99 with free fedex ground, the best i could find

$40.76 shipped from Dell right now.

Usually ships: 1-2 weeks

No one said anything about having it shipped this very day

$40.76 shipped from Dell right now.

 

[ClockerXP]

I just bought the Eclipse a couple days ago online. Used my Giftcard (yay we can now use giftcards on the website). My main reason for getting the Eclipse is that the backlighting goes through the letters on the keyboard so you can see the keys in the dark. Should be delivered today.

The OP is a good deal though..I almost got it before I saw the difference in backlighting.

CxP

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: Tates

Originally posted by: dabuddha

Originally posted by: Tates

Originally posted by: dabuddha

Originally posted by: wildcat86
http://www.chumbo.com/info.aspx?id=256848&ptr=prcgrab

Eclipse - 48.99 with free fedex ground, the best i could find

$40.76 shipped from Dell right now.

Usually ships: 1-2 weeks

No one said anything about having it shipped this very day

$40.76 shipped from Dell right now.

I meant that the price is $40.76 shipped right now at Dell.

 

[elny3680]

i have the gamer and it looks like from the pictures that the only difference between the two is the extra pad and the illumination. one is around the keys and the other is through the keys