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Saitek Eclipse Keyboard comparison

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Product name	Saitek Eclipse Keyboard	Saitek Eclipse II Illumintated Keyboard	Logitech Illuminated Keyboard	Microsoft Sidewinder X6 - keyboard	Razer Tarantula
Price	$34.99 to $37.95	$43.81 to $49.99	$59.99 to $81.54	$49.00 to $67.90	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	stars Overall score: ( stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	4.0 stars	3.0 stars	3.0 stars		2.5 stars
Release date		May 10, 2006		September 15, 2008	November 06, 2006
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.	With its 30 programmable buttons, the Sidewinder X6 is solid choice for PC gamers who demand total customization. Its removable keypad is also sure to draw in the gamer who wants control over ergonomic preferences.	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.
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Cables Included	USB cable	Info unavailable	USB cable - Integrated	1 x USB cable - Integrated	Info unavailable
Connectivity Technology	Wired - USB	Wired - USB	Wired - USB	Wired - USB	Wired - USB
Dimensions (WxDxH)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	20.2 in x 9.2 in x 1.8 in	Info unavailable
Features	Backlit Palm rest	Info unavailable	Backlit Palm rest PerfectStroke	Backlit Palm rest Cruise Control Detachable keypad Automatic profile switching Two-color adjustable backlighting	Info unavailable
Color	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Black
Localization	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	English - US	English - North America	US
Microsoft Certification	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Compatible with Windows 7	Certified for Windows Vista	Certified for Windows Vista
Product Description	Saitek Eclipse Keyboard Keyboard	Saitek Eclipse Keyboard II - Keyboard	Logitech Illuminated Keyboard - Keyboard	Microsoft SideWinder X6 - Keyboard	Razer Tarantula Keyboard
Keys Qty	104	104	Info unavailable	104	Info unavailable
Buttons Qty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	10
Weight	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	2.9 lbs	Info unavailable
Key/Button Function	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	E-mail Multimedia Internet browsing	Mute Volume Calculator Multimedia Programmable Macros buttons Macro record button	Programmable
Device Type	Keyboard	Keyboard	Keyboard	Keyboard	Keyboard
OS Required	Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP	Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition	Microsoft Windows Vista / XP	Microsoft Windows Vista / XP	Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	3 years warranty	3 years warranty	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com $34.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $37.95 In stock: Yes Sears $37.45 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $48.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $43.81 In stock: Yes Sears $49.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $59.99 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $69.99 In stock: Yes Dell Home & Home Office $75.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 7 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $55.61 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $59.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $49.32 In stock: Yes Prices from 7 CNET Certified stores	E-mail me when this product is available
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