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Saitek Eclipse II Illumintated Keyboard comparison

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Price $43.81 to $49.99 $59.99 to $79.99 Check Prices $49.00 to $99.00 $59.99 to $74.99
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Release date May 10, 2006 November 06, 2006 September 01, 2007 November 01, 2007
The Bottom Line If all you want is a backlit keyboard, Saitek's Eclipse II does that very well. We wish that Saitek had also refined the key feel and added a few other features. Aside from lighting up, it doesn't offer gamers much to get excited about. The keys on the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard are comfortable to use and emit a satisfying click, but it lacks convenient features we've come to expect from a PC keyboard. Nevertheless, we think this Logitech is a practical, affordable, and convenient keyboard that manages to look sexy at the same time. Razer brings all the polish to its Tarantula gaming keyboard that it has to mice over the years. The Tarantula is a little more expensive than other keyboards geared toward gamers, but its build quality, customization options, and responsiveness are definitely worth it. Logitech's revised version of its already distinctive G15 gaming keyboard adds polish and trims some of the fat. Throw in the now-mature user community that churns out lots of homebrew apps for the built-in LCD screen, and we'd recommend this keyboard to any PC gamer as a unique, useful, and customizable input device. Razer's Lycosa gaming keyboard has a lot of promise, and it mostly delivers, thanks to its solid feel, smooth typing, and powerful macro capabilities. We wish Razer had paid more attention to the LED lighting, but for strong touch-typing gamers, we think you'll like the Lycosa once you put your hands on it.
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Features
Cables IncludedInfo unavailableUSB cable - Integrated
Info unavailable1 x USB cable
Info unavailable
Connectivity TechnologyWired - USB
Wired - USB
Wired - USB
Wired - USB
Wired - USB
Dimensions (WxDxH)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable18.5 in x 8.7 in x 0.6 in
FeaturesInfo unavailableBacklit
Palm rest
PerfectStroke
Info unavailablePalm rest
LCD display
Detachable wrist rest
ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableBlack
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
LocalizationInfo unavailableEnglish - US
US
English - US
Info unavailable
Microsoft CertificationInfo unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
Certified for Windows Vista
Works with Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista
Product DescriptionSaitek Eclipse Keyboard II - Keyboard
Logitech Illuminated Keyboard - Keyboard
Razer Tarantula Keyboard
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard - Keyboard
Razer Lycosa Keyboard
Keys Qty104
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Buttons QtyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable10
6
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Key/Button FunctionInfo unavailableE-mail
Multimedia
Internet browsing
Programmable
Multimedia
Programmable
Programmable
Device TypeKeyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
OS RequiredMicrosoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Info unavailableMicrosoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions)
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailable3 years warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
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