Saitek Eclipse II (2) USB Gamers Keyboard
Conclusion
Published: 13th October 2006 | Source: Saitek | Price: |
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 Eclipse II up there with the much more expensive Logitech G15.
Priced at £33.44 @ SpecialTech the Eclipse II is a very reasonable price and cheaper by £15 than the Logitech G15. Whether you want to spend the extra £15 for an LCD screen and some extra keys is up to you - but in my opinion the Eclipse II is worth every penny
With excellent backlight, soft touch keys and great gaming response I am giving the Saitek Eclipse the "Gamers Choice" Award along with a "Value for Money" Award.
Pro's
+ Excellent soft touch keys
+ Great Looks
+ Selectable colour backlight
+ Good Value for money
+ Comfortable
Con's
- Not as many extra's as others on the market
- Attracts dust in places
Thanks to Saitek for providing the product for review
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Had a quick flick through. another fine reveiw. This a keeper?
I just may have to buy 1 of these ...
I've got one on my new rig and it's the cats meow. I don't miss all of the extra stuff that my G15 did a single bit! The ability to change the LED color on the fly is sweetness to say the least, and the key response is perfect. Love this board.
Great review kemp, I expect nothing but the best from you as usual
Great review kemp, I expect nothing but the best from you as usual
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as usual another great review guys...keep it up
as usual another great review guys...keep it up
That's a shame mate 
May I ask why you don't care for the board? Did something happen after some long-term use or something else?
May I ask why you don't care for the board? Did something happen after some long-term use or something else?Nice review Kemp.
I am looking for a new keyboard aswell and was G15 all the way but this has changed my mind
I am looking for a new keyboard aswell and was G15 all the way but this has changed my mind
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Nice review Kemp.
I am looking for a new keyboard aswell and was G15 all the way but this has changed my mind |
nice review Kempez...
you make me wish my old keyboard had lasted a little while longer and broken this week instead of last now
that keyboard looks sweet
do you have the dimensions of it please?
is there any difference in size to the older eclipse ?
i'd like to buy one, but not sure if it would fit on the sliding tray for my keyboard and mouse.
you make me wish my old keyboard had lasted a little while longer and broken this week instead of last now
that keyboard looks sweet
do you have the dimensions of it please?
is there any difference in size to the older eclipse ?
i'd like to buy one, but not sure if it would fit on the sliding tray for my keyboard and mouse.
I use the G15's LCD all the time, but the chipping keys are really ugly to look at!
So if you're looking for a good-looking keyboard, the G15 might not be the right thing...
So if you're looking for a good-looking keyboard, the G15 might not be the right thing...
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I use the G15's LCD all the time, but the chipping keys are really ugly to look at!
So if you're looking for a good-looking keyboard, the G15 might not be the right thing... |
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Originally Posted by name='XMS'
There's a thread on here somewhere mate about getting ur G15 replaced free if you have paint chipping off your keys. I would link ya, but i'm just off home
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Originally Posted by name='Enigmachine'
Yeah, I've been on Logitech's "How to get a RMA" page for a week, I've jsut been too lazy/busy to call.
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Well the keys musnt be that bad then
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I just haven't paid too much attention because I know the keys by heart, since they don't have the accents printed on them.
For me the G15 isn`t just the lcd, it`s the G-keys. Guess it depends what sort of games u play.
I`m finding my fingers in my left hand going lifeless tho >.<
I`m finding my fingers in my left hand going lifeless tho >.<
Ye I posted on this forum that you should get in touch with logitech, PV did it and got a new one
I'm getting VOIP so probably next week I will call them and won't be put on hold using my cell phone... That's a real PITA.
I really hate phones. What a primitive communication system!
Anyway, back on topic, I'd love to have a Saitek to compare with my G15!
So far I haven't played any games that really needed the G keys, but I'm betting my coming 3-month binge of WoW will change that.
I really hate phones.
What a primitive communication system! Anyway, back on topic, I'd love to have a Saitek to compare with my G15!
So far I haven't played any games that really needed the G keys, but I'm betting my coming 3-month binge of WoW will change that.
WoW + G15 = awesome. I also d/l a css program that shows all ur stats so its pretty sweet
I would have bought the saitek eclipse II if I didn't scoop up my G15 for such a good price. Very nice review, keep up the good work
I would have bought the saitek eclipse II if I didn't scoop up my G15 for such a good price. Very nice review, keep up the good work
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