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Eclipse II

Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard (PK02U)

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Product Description
The Eclipse II keyboard gives you a choice of backlighting colours purple, red and blue adjustable via a dimmer mechanism. Key characters and keypad illuminate making the Eclipse II ideal... More
The Eclipse II keyboard gives you a choice of backlighting colours purple, red and blue adjustable via a dimmer mechanism. Key characters and keypad illuminate making the Eclipse II ideal for use in any lighting environment. Solidly constructed from high quality materials, including a stylish silver casing, the Eclipse IIs weighted base and large area rubber feet keep it firmly planted to the desk, while cushioned, silent keys mean hours of fatigue-free use. Less
This keyboard features multi-color backlighting with TruVu illumination through keys and adjustable brightness. A dashboard control panel is touch-sensitive and backlit. WASD, cursor, Cyborg... More
This keyboard features multi-color backlighting with TruVu illumination through keys and adjustable brightness. A dashboard control panel is touch-sensitive and backlit. WASD, cursor, Cyborg and NumPad keys can be lit independently from the rest of keyboard to highlight commonly used gaming keys. Cyborg mode allows you to instantly disable the Windows keys and configure the color and brightness of you gaming keys. Persistent key illumination setting ensure colors remain even after a system reboot. Game caps in the gaming areas are metal-plated for durability. Less
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Key Features   
Input Interface Type   Keyboard Keyboard
Connectivity   Cable Cable
Interface USB (keyboard) USB (keyboard)
Platform   PC -
Other Features   
Brand Saitek Saitek
Form Factor   External External
Keyboard Layout QWERTY (Standard) QWERTY (Standard)
Customizable Buttons - Yes (Keyboard)
Package Qty.   1 1
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows 98 SE Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions   
Keyboard Width 19.5 in. -
Keyboard Depth 9 in. -
Keyboard Height 1.1 in. -
Keyboard Weight 2.6 lb. -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 1010146549 21165107403
Product ID 40969918 46419313
Release Date May, 2006 -
Product MPN   
MPN PK02U PK17U
 
Consumer Reviews
Eclipse II
Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard (PK02U)
From $48.24
(PK17U)
Saitek (PK17U) Keyboard
From $69.24

Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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The legendary Eclipse, evolved

bythegsrguy Aug 9, 2010
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Proven hardware, no-frills, ultra-reliable
Cons Hard plastic palmrest
Recommended it? Yes

The original Saitek Eclipse keyboard is rather legendary in its popularity and simplicity. It was a no-frills keyboard with red or blue backlighting that catered to the gamer crowd. It could take lots of abuse and was priced very competitively. So how does Saitek make the best even... Read full review »

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Great for Gaming

bywutwut Nov 18, 2009
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent backlighting and keypad quality.
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

  I am very satisfied with the Saitek Eclipse II.  This keyboard is good for everyday typing use, and especially good for PC gaming.  I have used this keyboard for around a year.  I play a lot of PC games, and type regularly.  This keyboard has definitely been used and tested.   
 
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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • None Yet
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Consumer Reviews

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Cool and comfortable

bysahovaman Aug 24, 2010
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Pros Chrome keys, backlit, media keys, macro keys, good CS, audio jacks and USB
Cons No blue keys, large, macro keys hard to reach
Recommended it? Yes

The saitek cyborg keyboard is a very versatile, comfortable keyboard with a wide range of features.

Keys: 
The keyboard features 'chromed' WASD keys (common keys for controlling a characters movement), space bar, and chromed arrow keys to easially find them without looking. The... Read full review »

2

Keyboard for the night gamer.

byjojogopher Sep 18, 2009
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Pros Bright and colorful lights.<br>Programmable keys.<br>USB and headset...
Cons Larger than most other keyboards.<br>Requires powered USB port.<br>Lengthy...
Recommended it? Yes

When shopping for a keyboard, often times you aren't looking for anything special. It's just a keyboard, right? Not so with the Cyborg Keyboard (PK17U) from Saitek.

I was looking for a keyboard about a year ago to replace my old one that died from a spill, an Eclipse II also from Saitek... Read full review »

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