Advice On A Gaming Keyboard

Kusimeka · Feb 21, 2008

Hi everyone, i just recently bought a logitech mx518 mouse to replace my wireless rubbish one that broke, and i wanted a keyboard to go with it, but i don't want a fancy one with all the extra buttons, i was considering a saitek eclipse II, but i also heard a few complaints that a break after a few months.

Would i just be better off buying a cheap £6-7 one, rather than spending £35 on the saitek eclipse II? any advice on a good performing standard keyboard would be great, thanks!

Oliver_FF · Feb 21, 2008

My last keyboard was a Saitek Eclipse 1, it lasted me for 14 months of abusive treatment before it needed replacing. My friend has had his Eclipse 1 for over 2 years of far better treatment and it's still going strong.

I replaced it with a Saitek Eclipse 2, using it atm and it's good. I'm sure the Eclipse 1 was better in terms of looks and comfort - the 2 has a square palm rest which is a bit awkward compared to the well rounded one found on the 1. The Eclipse 2 actually comes with all 3 colours of backlight whereas the Eclipse 1 only comes with one colour - not that this bothers me in the least.

The backlight on both are simply amazing by the way, really really easy to see in both good light and bad light - perfect for those late-night dark-room sessions of Doom3! The keys are also lazer etched so no amount of abuse can wear the letters off of the keys which is always a bonus, I find that on all my other keyboard the common keys - WASD, C and V tended to wear off fairly rapidly.

Oh, they're quiet too!

Kusimeka · Feb 21, 2008

Nice, that does sound like a good choice, so which one would you suggest? the saitek 1 & 2 are pretty much the same price, not much diffrence, so would you suggest i get the saitek eclipse II?

spud107 · Feb 21, 2008

+1 for eclipse

Nitro-Max · Feb 21, 2008

If you want the ultimate in gaming bling the saitek cyborg. i personally like the eclipse 1 more than 2.

Azazel · Feb 21, 2008

seitek eclipse 1 i think it looks better than 2

AddSub · Feb 21, 2008

While Vista might not be a great success, Microsoft makes great keyboards in my opinion. I use Microsoft keyboards and mice with almost all my systems. Great for gaming, browsing the net and what not. Their keyboards are very durable, most of them are spill proof if not all of them, they come with a lifetime replacement warranty, very ergonomic, have quiet key-press implementation, and are pretty affordable.

No fancy glowy, illumination and/or shiny crap though. So...

das müffin mann · Feb 21, 2008

if you want to shell out some cash the lycosas are nice, but i like the saitek 1 personally

Scrizz · Feb 21, 2008

i have a Saitek 1, it's great
go for the 1

Kusimeka · Feb 21, 2008

hey guys, thanks for the replys, it's just that i have read loads of reviews on the saitek eclipse 1 & 2 and quite a few people claim the keys start acting up and require you push them hard to register, can anyone who's had the keyboard for over a year deny this? as its the only reason putting me off buying one!

viczulis · Feb 21, 2008

How bout Merc stealth, I have that and its great .

Oliver_FF · Feb 21, 2008

All I can say is that both of mine are totally fantastic.

I'd pick another Eclipse 1 having sampled both. The Red roxxors

Anyway, if you happen have one that starts messing you up (very unlikely) just claim on that warranty

DanishDevil · Feb 21, 2008

I had a Saitek Eclipse 1 and I loved it for about a year and a half. No such problems with keys. In fact, no problems at all.

I've got a new Logitech G15 now and I have to say that I absolutely love it. Typing and gaming are more comfortable on it than my Eclipse. And if you think you'll never use the LCD, think again. I've got a program that shows CPU, Memory, and net usage, Teamspeak info, voltages, temps, rpms, and a clock and date. The other thing I really like about the G15 is the design of the bottom of it. It really has a semi-integrated wrist wrest, although it comes with one. I use it without it, but could not for the life of my type an essay on my Eclipse without the wrist rest. Also, the LED backlighting is Orange rather than blue (orange doesn't interfere with your nightvision, but doesn't really matter since you're looking at a bright screen), and the backlighting doesn't bleed through inbetween the keys, giving it a really pretty look. I picked one up on special at Circuit City for $100 with $50 in rebates

(no idea how much that is in £).I'll post some pics in a few.

If you go Saitek, get the Eclipse 1. The 2 looks like crap IMO and it looks cheaper.

Deleted member 24505 · Feb 21, 2008

A logticech g15 rev2 is what my moneys going on.

Oliver_FF · Feb 21, 2008

The top one has been totally abused for 14 months. I'm a computer science student at university - when I say abused I mean like 6-10 hours a day.

Check how well the keys have lasted!

Mixalesko · Feb 21, 2008

I would go for Eclipse 1, it is great keyboard.

DanishDevil · Feb 21, 2008

ShadowFold · Feb 21, 2008

Saitek Eclipse 1, I got one and I love it

Darknova · Feb 21, 2008

Kusimeka said:
hey guys, thanks for the replys, it's just that i have read loads of reviews on the saitek eclipse 1 & 2 and quite a few people claim the keys start acting up and require you push them hard to register, can anyone who's had the keyboard for over a year deny this? as its the only reason putting me off buying one!

I had a Saitek Gaming Keyboard (basically the same as Eclipse, just with a command pad thingy crap). Still working after a year and a half.

My dad has a blue backlit Eclipse, 2 years, still going.

I have the red backlit Eclipse, 6 months, still going.

ktr · Feb 21, 2008

If it is for gaming, then the G15 rev. 1... Top notch keys that dont fade. Keys are soft, yet the spring back up quickly. Macros keys can come in handy, also the LCD screen is useful.

TechnicalFreak · Feb 21, 2008

Howabout the Razer Tarantula?

The keyboard I'm using right now, some plastic crap..that has lasted for 5 years now :eek:

And it's still holding together. What I don't have is this "anti-ghosting" feature, which I would really like. As for backlit buttons, I have my own inventions so often that feature is something I do not need..

DanishDevil · Feb 21, 2008

ktr said:
If it is for gaming, then the G15 rev. 1... Top notch keys that dont fade. Keys are soft, yet the spring back up quickly. Macros keys can come in handy, also the LCD screen is useful.

What do you think about the rev. 1 vs. the rev. 2?

ktr · Feb 21, 2008

DanishDevil said:
What do you think about the rev. 1 vs. the rev. 2?

People got mixed feelings over the two.

Personally, you are paying more money for rev2 for less stuff compared to rev1...

Read the reviews on newegg...

lemonadesoda · Feb 21, 2008

I'm using the Apple Keyboard (imac aluminium) om my PC and it is 100% for gaming.

Scrizz · Feb 21, 2008

Eclipse 1

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