[QUOTE=digbydriver, post:17, topic:178871]
The real issue is how the key-clicks feel. The description does not say, but I would bet it is “generic cheapo membrane” switches. Most keyboards are cheesy mushy membrane keys. I use a Cherry Mechanical switch keyboard. Click…click…clickety click…rather than squish squish squishity squish. I do have an led flashlight, though.
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ah, finally a voice of reason!
[QUOTE=Tyrant987, post:19, topic:178871]
Looks to be the same as Creative’s “Spectre Gamer Keyboard”
http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=10&subcategory=225&product=17115
Not very favorable reviews around the net, I’ll skip this one, even though I do need a new keyboard.
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good catch
If I hadn’t just bought a new keyboard, I’d have bought this already.
Anyone know how long the cable on this is? Just says it can be shortened, but I need one that can fit around my desk.
Review spotted (more pics)…
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=30&threadid=2065202
Would be nice if someone made an ergonomic gaming board.
Get the Saitek Eclipse II if you get a back lit keyboard! >:D
[QUOTE=labelmeoriginal, post:28, topic:178871]
Get the Saitek Eclipse II if you get a back lit keyboard! >:D
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I definitely agree 
[QUOTE=qvtqht, post:8, topic:178871]
Non-standard Home/End/PgUp/PgDn key layout = fail.
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and a deal-breaker for me. As a dvorak user, I like having ins and del in the standard positions for clipboard controls, given that ^X, ^C, and ^V aren’t in convenient spots for me to use them for such things. (shift+del, ctrl+ins, and shift+ins, respectively)
What I really want is a 104-key Model M Dvorak. (although, with rearrangeable keycaps…)
[QUOTE=qvtqht, post:8, topic:178871]
Non-standard Home/End/PgUp/PgDn key layout = fail.
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Dang, I would like a blue lit keyboard, but yeah. Didn’t spot the keyboard layout on the first pass through the pic myself 'til I skimmed and caught a few mentions of it on the board like yours.
First buy… and after looking at the Saitek, I want to cancel the order… can we do that? (Dammit the Saitek has more colors!x_X)
[QUOTE=labelmeoriginal, post:28, topic:178871]
Get the Saitek Eclipse II if you get a back lit keyboard! >:D
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Wow ya nice, they are 60 bucks however.
[QUOTE=labelmeoriginal, post:28, topic:178871]
Get the Saitek Eclipse II if you get a back lit keyboard! >:D
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I disagree. There is an issue with the Saitek Eclipse II where certain key combinations keep you from using more than two keys at the same time. It will be a frustration for most gamers.
meh i wouldnt mind haveing a razer keyboard but hey they are expensive and i need and upgrade now so for the money ill settle and probably be happy since its still better than the ancient soyo keyboard im useing now. for the money and for someone who is low on cash and cant afford a better one this is a pretty good deal in my opinion 
im sure ill enjoy it as much as the sweet ass razer copperhead i got off regular woot.
Darth Tater
Does this keyboard have anti-ghosting technology?
[QUOTE=beblount, post:7, topic:178871]
Looks like a clone of Logitech’s macro/gaming keyboards, minus the LCD screen and with less macro buttons. Also the software is probably much worse than logitech’s (which isn’t stellar either). At least it is cheap.
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Actually it’s probably more a copy of the Saitek Eclipse keyboard which was around prior to the G15 and I already have both of them. Was more curious about the “micro” part of the name.
[QUOTE=digbydriver, post:17, topic:178871]
The real issue is how the key-clicks feel. The description does not say, but I would bet it is “generic cheapo membrane” switches. Most keyboards are cheesy mushy membrane keys. I use a Cherry Mechanical switch keyboard. Click…click…clickety click…rather than squish squish squishity squish. I do have an led flashlight, though.
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So true. I have a IBM PS2 keyboard (cast metal, mech switches, nice bounce) that I use when I’m doing any serious writing. The feel of it is closer to a typewriter, without the delay. There’s nothing like solid tactile feedback !!
[QUOTE=garyoa1, post:27, topic:178871]
Would be nice if someone made an ergonomic gaming board.
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Gaming is inherently non-ergonomic.
