The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Saitek Eclipse Keyboard - PZ30AUR - $19.99 @ buy.com

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Dec 11, 2008.

  1. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

    Reputations:
    14,217
    Messages:
    15,406
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Cin', Dec 11, 2008
    #1
  2. plasma.

    plasma. herpyderpy

    Reputations:
    1,279
    Messages:
    2,870
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Wow, nice deal! +rep Cin'

    You found a very good deal there, thanks!
     
    plasma., Dec 11, 2008
    #2
  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

    Reputations:
    14,217
    Messages:
    15,406
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Why, your welcome ;) :) And, no problems! I love finding really good deals and then sharing with you all! :D :cool:

    Are you gonna get it??


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 11, 2008
    #3
  4. plasma.

    plasma. herpyderpy

    Reputations:
    1,279
    Messages:
    2,870
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    I dunno, I'm happy with my Logitech G15 right now...

    But there's always room for one more keyboard!

    Especially at that price ;)
     
    plasma., Dec 11, 2008
    #4
  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

    Reputations:
    14,217
    Messages:
    15,406
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    466
    hee hee...Yes..it's good! hmmm...I bet you get it!
    *twist that arm* :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 11, 2008
    #5
  6. icecubez189

    icecubez189 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    218
    Messages:
    1,305
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    i would definately pick one up if i didn't have 3 keyboards laying around already :)
     
    icecubez189, Dec 11, 2008
    #6
  7. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

    Reputations:
    14,217
    Messages:
    15,406
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Cool! Sounds like this one might get ordered alot from peeps! :D :cool:

    3 keyboards thats not enough...?? Are you sure just one more won't hurt! :p :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 11, 2008
    #7
  8. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

    Reputations:
    330
    Messages:
    1,742
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    I think it's time to buy a keyboard made in the 21st century!

    Are they really lighted?
     
    millermagic, Dec 11, 2008
    #8
  9. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

    Reputations:
    14,217
    Messages:
    15,406
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Welcome to the keyboard 21st century! ;)
    [​IMG]
    Yep ^^^they do..provide TruVu illuminiation...making the red lighting *glow*

    I bet bet you want to order now, eh?? ;) :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 11, 2008
    #9
  10. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    426
    Messages:
    2,889
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Cin,
    Thanks for the post. Do you know if that wrist rest is detachable? Also have you ever used this keyboard or this brand? If so how do you like them? Thanks.
     
    The Fire Snake, Dec 11, 2008
    #10
  11. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

    Reputations:
    14,217
    Messages:
    15,406
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Hi there!

    NP....It says that the wrist rest is *adjustable* but is not clear on whether it is *removable* or not... :confused:

    I have never used this brand of keyboard, or the brand at all...But it has had some great reviews online! ;)

    Hope that helps!


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 11, 2008
    #11
  12. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

    Reputations:
    169
    Messages:
    1,402
    Likes Received:
    41
    Trophy Points:
    66
    hey man, i've own one of these bad boys but with blue lighting, its pretty nice. Typing is pretty smooth from what i remember haha its been years since i've used it so can't say much. I'm sure there is lots of review on this keyboard too if you just google it up or something. i still have it but my brother uses it now, the wrist rest is detachable and you can adjust it too its really just either close up to the keyboard or spaced out if you understand that. Saitek isn't such a bad brand name. I'd definitely buy this brand again.
     
    vinceboiii, Dec 11, 2008
    #12
  13. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

    Reputations:
    677
    Messages:
    2,307
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Excellent deal Cin! I don't know if I should go with this or the Logitech Wave. What do you think? How's the comfort level on this thing?

    Oh and most importantly, do those keys ALWAYS light up or can you turn off the lights?

    edit: Nervermind, just found out that you can turn them off.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Dec 11, 2008
    #13
  14. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

    Reputations:
    14,217
    Messages:
    15,406
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Vince!
    Thanks for providing the information! :D
    This would make a great Xmas present for someone needing new keyboard!


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 11, 2008
    #14
  15. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

    Reputations:
    14,217
    Messages:
    15,406
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Yes it's a great deal! :D

    The Logitech Wave is supposed to be nice..but this is a really good deal! ;)

    I'm going to see if Vince can answer your question about the lights and the comfort level! I know its had awesome reviews!!! ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 11, 2008
    #15
  16. theschwartz

    theschwartz Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    174
    Messages:
    123
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Thanks Cin!!! This is awesome- I have an old G15 that has a broken LCD (it was the version with the flip up LCD)...I have been looking at getting something more simplistic and I love the feel of these! I'm going to go ahead and buy it!!!

    +REP
     
    theschwartz, Dec 11, 2008
    #16
  17. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

    Reputations:
    169
    Messages:
    1,402
    Likes Received:
    41
    Trophy Points:
    66
    I have the Wave! haha lets see on comfort level i think i'd pick the wave because its a bigger more spacious keyboard and the wrist rest is so comfy, on the Saitek its not as comfortable but its really not all that bad i use to love it when i was using it.

    and about the light you're right it could be turned off, it has like 2 settings for the light brightness too i believe, its like a HIGH , LOW and OFF i can't remember that well im not home right now either so i can't really check haha..at work =P

    hahah thanks Cin' no problem :)

    and like Cin' said THIS IS A GREAT DEAL! i bought my saitek back then for..50 bucks? yup. 20 is like a steal! grab one! i'd get this for a friend but he wants a logitech G15 :mad:
     
    vinceboiii, Dec 11, 2008
    #17
  18. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

    Reputations:
    14,217
    Messages:
    15,406
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Thank you! I hope you really enjoy it! ;) :D

    hee hee..I thought you wouldn't mind.. :D Thanks for the feedback on it! ;) :)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 11, 2008
    #18
  19. ladip63

    ladip63 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    1,055
    Messages:
    208
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Hey cin
    Should I get one for my future MBP :D or I guess I could use it on my Dell Desktop eh. It would be great for astophoto nights :D :D red backlights :D :D And that thing is just pretty dang gum cool looking..
    How long is this sell/price going on? If it is still on next week I just might get one :D :D
    Thanks
    Lynn
     
    ladip63, Dec 11, 2008
    #19
  20. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    5,868
    Messages:
    5,889
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    206
    It is detachable. I currently own and use this red one and have a blue one, but it is not in use.
     
    atbnet, Dec 11, 2008
    #20
  21. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

    Reputations:
    14,217
    Messages:
    15,406
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Lynn, I think you would like this one! :D
    It's has limited stock availi' on it so you might want to order fairly soon!
    After that, I'm not sure when it will go on sale again! :D

    Thank you for the info! ;) You have red and blue = cool! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 11, 2008
    #21
  22. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

    Reputations:
    677
    Messages:
    2,307
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Thanks for the help man! I'm afraid I'm gonna have to go with the Wave because comfort is the priority...but man this is such a good deal :(
     
    Slaughterhouse, Dec 11, 2008
    #22
  23. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

    Reputations:
    330
    Messages:
    1,742
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Got mine ordered.

    In the last year I've spent $70 on keyboards! $50 on model M keyboards and now $20 for this.

    Maybe I should look into selling some of my model M keyboards or the other vintage keyboards I have laying around? haha
     
    millermagic, Dec 11, 2008
    #23
  24. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

    Reputations:
    677
    Messages:
    2,307
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Looks like this one is sold out.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Dec 12, 2008
    #24
  25. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    426
    Messages:
    2,889
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Thanks atbnet and vinceboiii for the info. I think I have decided I will go with a wireless keyboard mouse combo.
     
    The Fire Snake, Dec 12, 2008
    #25
  26. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

    Reputations:
    2,078
    Messages:
    3,108
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    105
    Its back up to $46 :(
     
    Harper2.0, Dec 12, 2008
    #26