Saitek Eclipse Keyboard
Review by: Steve
Edited by: Ji4m
Provided by: Saitek USA
Price: $74 Canadian

Introduction:
As you may remember, several weeks ago we did a review for the Saitek X52 Flight Control System. For me, that was truly the king of all joysticks out there. It was packed to no end with features, stylish looks, and of course the sweet blue illuminated buttons. Today we're looking at the Eclipse keyboard from Saitek. This keyboard follows the trend of being very stylish and has unique looks and blue backlit keys. On the performance end, Saitek is keeping this keyboard simple yet elegant at the same time, which may prove to be better than some of the larger and more cluttered keyboards that are out there.

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Exert from Saitek site:
Our award-winning keyboard design just got better! The Eclipse PC keyboard features patented TrueVu key illumination for use in any light, from day to total darkness.
True-Vu key illumination through the keys! The Eclipse 104-key keyboard features patented Blue LED key illumination and backlighting, Zero-Slope design and adjustable wrist rest for ergonomic comfort. It is a Plug’n’Play design with USB connector. Compatible with Windows 98, SE, ME, 2000 and XP

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In The Box:
(1) Eclipse Keyboard
(1) Adjustable Wrist Rest

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Specs:
Standard 104 key layout
Plug'n'Play USB Support

Features:
The Saitek Eclipse keyboard looks to be labeled to business. Everything is very "refined" with it and no extra and unnecessary items are found on the keyboard to take away from the simple yet elegant look. The overall design of the keyboard is very different than most keyboards and it's shape is something you notice right out of the box. I've seen many different things done with keyboards in the past. Some things are shipped standard from the manufacturer, and there are aftermarket mods done to keyboards, but I've got to say that the look of the Saitek Eclipse definitely tops my list in terms of uniqueness and just plain sweet styling!

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