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SEO_Mike · 06-27-2009, 04:25 PM

Right now I have a Saitek Cyborg and while it's comfortable, and has nifty lighting, it doesn't work the way it was advertised.

1. When Cyborg mode is activated, you're supposed to be able to choose sections of the keyboard to highlight with different lighting or brighter lighing. Nope doesn't work.

2. Programming the thing is a bitch. It appears simple and maybe it is, but I have yet to get a single command assigned to one of the twelve "C" keys attached to the sides of the keyboard.

3. Backlight color control doesn't work. Brightness doesn't work.

4. Cyborg mode is supposed to disable Windows key combinations, but all it does is diable the Windows key. If you hit Tab + Alt by accident (happens to me all the damn time) you'll still change windows in the middle of your game.

...the list goes on.

After some digging, apparently it's barely compatible with Vista if you download and update drivers. Well fuck! Would've been nice to know a couple months ago.

I'm beginning to really hate this keyboard, but it's better than the Merc Stealth keyboard I had.

*sign*

Looking at the latest and greatest, Logitech's G19 made me drool. I haven't found really anything negative about it (other than price $200). Anybody have any gaming keyboard recommendations? Or experience with the G19?

TylerL · 06-27-2009, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Vista

Sir, I believe I have found the source of your problem.

Seriously, Logitech G series are the shit. I had a G15 until I broke it, but the built-in macro editor, game modes, extra function keys, etc, were all amazing and worth the $100. Now I used a Microsoft ComfortCurve, which works, but I miss my G15.

SEO_Mike · 06-27-2009, 04:57 PM

Yeah, after installing the drivers from Saitek's website, I got it working as advertised. But, I've discovered something else that I don't like: the extra functions keys are crap. Normally, you push a key on the keyboard and it performs whatever it's supposed to. Well, those stupid things perform only when they want. Light touch - it might work, hard push - it might work, beating the crap out it - might work.

Don't buy Saitek.

Yeah, Tyler, to make things worse, I don't just have Vista, I have Vista 64

RuDeDoGg · 06-27-2009, 05:18 PM

I've had my eye on this one, I don't have it yet so I can't offer you a review. Looks solid though.
Logitech 920-000914 Illuminated Keyboard at TigerDirect.com
Newegg.com - Logitech 920-000914 Black 106 Normal Keys Wired Ultra-thin Illuminated Keyboard - Keyboards

Edit: It's not much of a gaming keyboard though

guysmy · 06-27-2009, 06:05 PM

i don't get the appeal of the starship enterprise keyboards that gamers dig. but then again i see my keyboard as a device for work.

your last keyboard had a bunch of bullshit features that didn't even work right. what's so horrible about a simple, effective design?

mqp · 06-27-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuDeDoGg

I've had my eye on this one, I don't have it yet so I can't offer you a review. Looks solid though.
Logitech 920-000914 Illuminated Keyboard at TigerDirect.com
Newegg.com - Logitech 920-000914 Black 106 Normal Keys Wired Ultra-thin Illuminated Keyboard - Keyboards

Edit: It's not much of a gaming keyboard though

I have this one... feels great, better than my laptops

alexb · 06-27-2009, 06:53 PM

I have a standard black Dell keyboard. I like it.

SEO_Mike · 06-27-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guysmy

i don't get the appeal of the starship enterprise keyboards that gamers dig. but then again i see my keyboard as a device for work.

your last keyboard had a bunch of bullshit features that didn't even work right. what's so horrible about a simple, effective design?

I like lots of buttons! Plus, my nice simple keyboard is on my kid's computer, so it's gone.

Yes, it is a tool for work, so it needs to fulfill that mission first and foremost. Work-wise the Saitek is just fine. However, when I relax I enjoy playing PC games, and would like a tool that can do that as well. What's so horrible about that?

Lucidity · 06-27-2009, 08:25 PM

For serious business, you need a serious keyboard: Model M keyboard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

If you've never tried a keyboard with mechanical switches, I highly recommend that you do. There's no good reason to pay over $100 for keyboards that suck at their most fundamental function (typing) -- especially when you can buy a Model M for $50 or less on eBay that will probably last you forever. They are loud though, which is kind of a game killer depending on where you work. I'm looking to buy this for my day job since it is relatively quiet compared to the clacking of a Model M.

If you really want to geek out on high quality keyboards, check out geekhack.org.

stumpyb · 06-27-2009, 09:30 PM

Das Keyboard: The mechanical keyboard that clicks - ultimate! get the blank one

AngryMac · 06-27-2009, 10:03 PM

i use a regular saitek keyboard with the backlit keys, no problems here, not familiar with the cyborg though

just saying this product works fine, possible bad egg?

BigWill · 06-27-2009, 10:14 PM

I use logitech g15s

roclafamilia · 06-28-2009, 01:13 AM

Anyone know of a keyboard Identical to the Apple Aluminum one?

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - Apple Store (U.S.)

I love this keyboard and the way the keys are spaced out, but I would like one that was designed for windows, instead of using one that is designed for mac on windows...

emp · 06-28-2009, 03:46 AM

I have the logitech illuminated, and it kicks ass!

::emp::

keliix06 · 06-28-2009, 04:48 AM

I have a Logitech Wave since when I got it (and possibly still) it was the best wireless Logitech desktop you could get for the Mac. Not really a gaming keyboard but works really well. Just wish the mouse was more like the mx518 I have on my laptop.

papajohn56 · 06-28-2009, 05:03 AM

Optimus Maximus keyboard

hell yeah, OLED keyboard. you can modify the keys to do -anything you want- with the software, even write in different scripts, do automations, etc. kind of breaks the $200 limit ($1600!), but was worth posting just for fun.

Xdreamer · 06-28-2009, 09:21 AM

^^ Would love to own that baby but a bit over my pocket :-) I am still hapy with my G15 working like a charm on Vista X64 ;-)

Fatbat · 06-28-2009, 09:29 AM

I've got the G11.

turbolapp · 06-28-2009, 09:49 AM

We've managed to buy 4 different keyboards in the last 6 months and still haven't found one we really dig

SEO_Mike · 06-28-2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbolapp

We've managed to buy 4 different keyboards in the last 6 months and still haven't found one we really dig

LOL! Yeah, I know the feeling! After getting the drivers installed, I'm not as quick to hate this Saitek. It's still not worth $90 IMO, but then again I shouldn't just walk into Best Buy and buy stuff that I haven't researched. My own dumb fault there.

One thing that I'm really picky about is the tactile feedback from the keys. This keyboard has stiffer keys than the Merc Stealth, which I don't care for. Just "feel" wise, I like the keyboard that came with my Gateway. Very light, not stiff at all. I'm seriously thinking about just getting another Gateway keyboard and giving up on my search for the ultimate "everything" keyboard.

Stanley · 06-28-2009, 10:51 AM

Mike, if I remember correctly, you had carpal tunnel yeah? If you want a comfortable keyboard, buy the Kinesis Advantage. Best keyboard money can buy, you'll never want to switch back.

SEO_Mike · 06-28-2009, 11:29 AM

Wow Stanley, you have a good memory! That thing looks bad ass. What's the "getting to used to it" curve like? Is it really quick, or does it take awhile?

PhilPaul · 06-28-2009, 11:44 AM

I need an indestructable keyboard wonder if gshock makes one

Stanley · 06-28-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SEO_Mike

Wow Stanley, you have a good memory! That thing looks bad ass. What's the "getting to used to it" curve like? Is it really quick, or does it take awhile?

Maybe a week or so. At first you'll type slower and make some typos but once you get used to it you'll start typing even faster than before because the keys are better positioned.

emp · 06-29-2009, 02:04 AM

I still stand behind the Logitech (fellow tendonitis suffer here).

::emp::

06-27-2009, 04:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
SEO_Mike Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Archery Range Posts: 5,364 iTrader: 29 / 100%	New keyboard? Right now I have a Saitek Cyborg and while it's comfortable, and has nifty lighting, it doesn't work the way it was advertised. 1. When Cyborg mode is activated, you're supposed to be able to choose sections of the keyboard to highlight with different lighting or brighter lighing. Nope doesn't work. 2. Programming the thing is a bitch. It appears simple and maybe it is, but I have yet to get a single command assigned to one of the twelve "C" keys attached to the sides of the keyboard. 3. Backlight color control doesn't work. Brightness doesn't work. 4. Cyborg mode is supposed to disable Windows key combinations, but all it does is diable the Windows key. If you hit Tab + Alt by accident (happens to me all the damn time) you'll still change windows in the middle of your game. ...the list goes on. After some digging, apparently it's barely compatible with Vista if you download and update drivers. Well fuck! Would've been nice to know a couple months ago. I'm beginning to really hate this keyboard, but it's better than the Merc Stealth keyboard I had. sign Looking at the latest and greatest, Logitech's G19 made me drool. I haven't found really anything negative about it (other than price $200). Anybody have any gaming keyboard recommendations? Or experience with the G19? __________________ Make money with Auction2Post - radio Automate...EVERYTHING with Ubot - SethTheUBotGuy WF Review kicks Chuck Norris' ass - bb_wolfe

06-27-2009, 04:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
SEO_Mike Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Archery Range Posts: 5,364 iTrader: 29 / 100%	Yeah, after installing the drivers from Saitek's website, I got it working as advertised. But, I've discovered something else that I don't like: the extra functions keys are crap. Normally, you push a key on the keyboard and it performs whatever it's supposed to. Well, those stupid things perform only when they want. Light touch - it might work, hard push - it might work, beating the crap out it - might work. Don't buy Saitek. Yeah, Tyler, to make things worse, I don't just have Vista, I have Vista 64 __________________ Make money with Auction2Post - radio Automate...EVERYTHING with Ubot - SethTheUBotGuy WF Review kicks Chuck Norris' ass - bb_wolfe

06-27-2009, 05:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
RuDeDoGg Austin Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 999 iTrader: 10 / 100%	I've had my eye on this one, I don't have it yet so I can't offer you a review. Looks solid though. Logitech 920-000914 Illuminated Keyboard at TigerDirect.com Newegg.com - Logitech 920-000914 Black 106 Normal Keys Wired Ultra-thin Illuminated Keyboard - Keyboards Edit: It's not much of a gaming keyboard though __________________

06-27-2009, 09:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
stumpyb don't give a fuck Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 231 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Das Keyboard: The mechanical keyboard that clicks - ultimate! get the blank one __________________

06-27-2009, 10:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
BigWill A Living Legend. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hicktown USA Posts: 1,537 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I use logitech g15s __________________

06-27-2009, 08:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lucidity Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 191 iTrader: 0 / 0%	For serious business, you need a serious keyboard: Model M keyboard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia If you've never tried a keyboard with mechanical switches, I highly recommend that you do. There's no good reason to pay over $100 for keyboards that suck at their most fundamental function (typing) -- especially when you can buy a Model M for $50 or less on eBay that will probably last you forever. They are loud though, which is kind of a game killer depending on where you work. I'm looking to buy this for my day job since it is relatively quiet compared to the clacking of a Model M. If you really want to geek out on high quality keyboards, check out geekhack.org.

06-27-2009, 10:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
AngryMac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mahopac, ny Posts: 266 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i use a regular saitek keyboard with the backlit keys, no problems here, not familiar with the cyborg though just saying this product works fine, possible bad egg?

06-28-2009, 01:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
roclafamilia Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 350 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Anyone know of a keyboard Identical to the Apple Aluminum one? Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - Apple Store (U.S.) I love this keyboard and the way the keys are spaced out, but I would like one that was designed for windows, instead of using one that is designed for mac on windows...

06-28-2009, 03:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
emp Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,613 iTrader: 9 / 100%	I have the logitech illuminated, and it kicks ass! ::emp:: __________________ http://www.blindapeseo.com/ubot/ubotpromo.jpg That's because all programmers are also ninjas.(but not all ninjas are programmers) - LogicFlux Blind Ape Seo ¦ My WickedFire articles

06-28-2009, 04:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
keliix06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 250 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I have a Logitech Wave since when I got it (and possibly still) it was the best wireless Logitech desktop you could get for the Mac. Not really a gaming keyboard but works really well. Just wish the mouse was more like the mx518 I have on my laptop. __________________ BuyHTTP Web Hosting WF users save 40%: http://www.wickedfire.com/sell-buy-t...promotion.html

06-28-2009, 09:21 AM	#17 (permalink)
Xdreamer Graphic Artist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 392 iTrader: 39 / 100%	^^ Would love to own that baby but a bit over my pocket :-) I am still hapy with my G15 working like a charm on Vista X64 ;-)

06-28-2009, 09:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
Fatbat Custom User Title Join Date: May 2008 Location: Costa del Sol, Spain Posts: 2,407 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I've got the G11. __________________ BRAD SHAW - GRAPHIC DESIGN [ WEB - PRINT - IDENTITY ] >>>

06-28-2009, 09:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
turbolapp Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TexASS Posts: 5,932 iTrader: 1 / 100%	We've managed to buy 4 different keyboards in the last 6 months and still haven't found one we really dig __________________ All your IP are belong to us.

06-28-2009, 10:51 AM	#21 (permalink)
Stanley Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coast to Coast Posts: 3,334 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Mike, if I remember correctly, you had carpal tunnel yeah? If you want a comfortable keyboard, buy the Kinesis Advantage. Best keyboard money can buy, you'll never want to switch back. __________________ @soluh

06-28-2009, 11:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
SEO_Mike Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Archery Range Posts: 5,364 iTrader: 29 / 100%	Wow Stanley, you have a good memory! That thing looks bad ass. What's the "getting to used to it" curve like? Is it really quick, or does it take awhile? __________________ Make money with Auction2Post - radio Automate...EVERYTHING with Ubot - SethTheUBotGuy WF Review kicks Chuck Norris' ass - bb_wolfe

06-28-2009, 11:44 AM	#23 (permalink)
PhilPaul Global Ad Revolution Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longwood Florida Posts: 257 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I need an indestructable keyboard wonder if gshock makes one __________________ Phil Paul www.GlobalAdRevolution.com Enlist Today As A Publisher - Viva La Global Ad Revolution! Net 7 Available \| Highest Publisher Payouts \| Knowledgeable AM's Global Ad Revolution - Affiliate Network

06-29-2009, 02:04 AM	#25 (permalink)
emp Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,613 iTrader: 9 / 100%	I still stand behind the Logitech (fellow tendonitis suffer here). ::emp:: __________________ http://www.blindapeseo.com/ubot/ubotpromo.jpg That's because all programmers are also ninjas.(but not all ninjas are programmers) - LogicFlux Blind Ape Seo ¦ My WickedFire articles

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