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opinions on Saitek Eclipse II keyboard
I reviewed keyboards online before placing my order with Amazon for the Saitek Eclipse II keyboard. I did not want the ergonomic one with all the curves in it. I also didn't need all the special gaming controls. Although it is personal preference, I did want a keyboard design that had a large backspace key. And finally I didn't want a wireless keyboard (call me an old timer!)

I am happy with my purchase of the Saitek Eclipse II keyboard. First I love it for the illuminated keys. I have a little hard time seeing keys in my dark office yet I don't like all the lights on in the office since it is too bright. Now I can work in total darkness since the keys really show nicely. I also am happy that the keyboard isn't light or flimsy. It feels solid. The cord from the keyboard to the PC is long enough to reach and then some. And I didn't need to install anything since Windows XP Pro recognized the keyboard immediately. Finally I though the cost was reasonable for what I got.

Some opinions of items I would change are:
(1) I would make the tilt adjustment a little greater....right now the incline you can add to the keyboard isn't as great as I would like.
(2) I would add a softer foldout wrist rest pad to the unit. The one that comes with the keyboard is only molded plastic.

I do want to add a note that Amazon shipped this unit much faster than I had expected. Since this isnt' the only time I've ordered from Amazon and it isn't the only time an item has come so fast, I believe they should be noted for their speedy response.

hope this helps.

Perfect for Me....
Just recieved this today so I cannot comment on the key wear issue, but the keyboard is very solid compared to any other I have used. The backlighting is strong enough for me; (I am typing now with the monitor as the only light in the room). I do not use this keyboard for gaming, so I cannot comment on that, but for ordinary typing, and surfing, it is perfect....AND FUN TOO! I have read that the late-production keyboards have been upgraded to prevent key wear...let's see; but even if they do wear, the company will gladly replace any worn keys for free...for me, at least, the look and feel of this keyboard is so nice that I don't care about replacing keys if I have too. Sofar as keystrokes, it has a perfect balance of travel and spring..."quiet keys" are nice too. GO 4 IT!

Eclipse
Great product and love using it! I have had it for about 2 months and have not had any technical problems with it.

Saitek PK02AU Keyboard
This keyboard is nice for the average person. I am a production typist and the touch/response was not fast enough for me. I probably would not recommend it, but then I'm having a hard time finding any keyboard now that is made very good. Most wear my wrists out because the touch is too hard.

Awesome KeyBoard ! I love it and you will too
I just got my Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard today and it is awesome! There are no cons just pro. The keys are wonderful and quite, the illumination is awesome it is not at all dim like some of the people are writing about. I had a Logitech that I totally hated because the keys were really hard to press. This is an easy to use keyboard with cool illumination. I would recommend it to anyone.