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    Dell Backlighted Saitek Cyborg gaming keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jack53, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    If I am not mistaken that is not a 'Dell' Saitek Cyborg keyboard but just a Saitek Cyborg keyboard sold at Dell. Its a good keyboard. Take a look at the Logitech 15 gaming keyboard with LCD 10$ cheaper very similar but orange backlight only.
     
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  3. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Dell sells it and I want red backlighting, not orange. ;)

    So... anyone using this keyboard?
    What is everyone using for a keyboard for the XPS?
     
    jack53, Aug 1, 2008
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    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    I want blue backlighting! I am using the keyboard of the XPS M1530 itself. It works great. Mouse I use a pulsating blue Razer Copperhead.
     
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    japorm Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm soon to get Firefly's Borealis keyboard. They're a fairly new company, but I'll give them a shot. I also have a Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000, but it's kinda small for my hands.

    The Saitek looks good, but a bit too expensive for me.
     
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    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Yes, the XPS keyboard works great, but when I'm on the couch, I have to lean way forward to type... a bit awkward. Especially since I spend hours online and watching TV or using the TV as a monitor. See pixs and you'll see what I mean. So the lighted keyboard would save wear and tear on the notebook too.

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    jack53, Aug 1, 2008
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    Yeah, that is true. I might consider getting one in the future. Dang your notebook is so sleek. It never ceases to amaze.
     
    Forte, Aug 1, 2008
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    RRRREEEEDDDDD, OMGGGGG, hehehe, its so cool how you set everything to be the same color, and yeah that keyboard you mentioned looks nice to me,seems to be good quality and the very good for gaming ( it even has the W-S-A-D keys of metal to prevent meltdown from constant usage lol) although im fine with my integrated one

    but its a bit pricey for my taste.
     
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    Lol I like how all these new companies are trying to compete with Logitech on Macro keys. The Original Logitech G15 is still the best gaming keyboard out there.
     
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    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Well, I got my Red Backlighted Saitek Eclipse gaming keyboard from Dell yesterday.
    I love it! :D

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