I'm typing on a Eclipse II right now, and I have to say, "meh." Maybe it was the specific board I purchased, or maybe it's the model, but my typing speed is significantly hindered with it since I have to press down on each key with such great force (for a keyboard) in order for it to capture my inputs. My two buck Gateway keyboard at work beats it in typing. The back light is ok; though, I like the option of a blue, red, or purple back light and the placement of the media keys.
Justin - Its definitely your keyboard. My Saitek Eclipse II has nice light but tactile and responsive keys, makes for a great gaming board.
My work keyboard is a logitech MX5000 bluetooth mouse and keyboard set, and , its a fantastic typers keyboard, the keys are very well spaced, and tough typing on it is a breeze.
I have to agree with Justin there - I returned my Saitek Eclipse II because the tactile response was awful (it's much better on my many years old all-worn-out cheap BTC keyboard) and after a few months the "T" key just wouldn't register a keypress unless pressed really hard. Was grea o ype ex wihou he key and no always realizing i.
Waiting for the Razer Lycosa to be available around here.
I posted above that I just bought the das keyboard but the saitek eclipse II is what I use for gaming. Decent feel, lies flat (like I need). A pretty good keyboard for the money.
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i personally like my saitek eclipse 2....
LOVE my Saitek Eclipse II
I'm typing on a Eclipse II right now, and I have to say, "meh." Maybe it was the specific board I purchased, or maybe it's the model, but my typing speed is significantly hindered with it since I have to press down on each key with such great force (for a keyboard) in order for it to capture my inputs. My two buck Gateway keyboard at work beats it in typing. The back light is ok; though, I like the option of a blue, red, or purple back light and the placement of the media keys.
Justin - Its definitely your keyboard. My Saitek Eclipse II has nice light but tactile and responsive keys, makes for a great gaming board.
My work keyboard is a logitech MX5000 bluetooth mouse and keyboard set, and , its a fantastic typers keyboard, the keys are very well spaced, and tough typing on it is a breeze.
I have to agree with Justin there - I returned my Saitek Eclipse II because the tactile response was awful (it's much better on my many years old all-worn-out cheap BTC keyboard) and after a few months the "T" key just wouldn't register a keypress unless pressed really hard.
Was grea o ype ex wihou he key and no always realizing i.
Waiting for the Razer Lycosa to be available around here.
i'm a long time lover of my saitek eclipse ii. i have one at home and one in the office.
i'd only replace it with a model m.
$46 at amazon ain't that bad...
I posted above that I just bought the das keyboard but the saitek eclipse II is what I use for gaming. Decent feel, lies flat (like I need). A pretty good keyboard for the money.
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I have a saitek eclipse myself (not ||). It works fine, just some problems with the peripheral # pad thing it came with.