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    SteelSeries Keyboard Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by mrhumble1, Jul 20, 2012.

  1. mrhumble1

    mrhumble1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Greetings all-

    I am waiting for my NP9150 to arrive and am getting some accessories and contemplating upgrades.

    One of the upgrades I am looking into is the SteelSeries keyboard. I like chiclet keyboards, but want to try the stock one first. So where can I get a SteelSeries keyboard for the NP9150?? I will have no problem installing it myself, and since these laptops are made to be modular I am sure it is out there somewhere for us to purchase as an upgrade.

    So who sells just the keyboard by itself and how much is it?? Has anyone bought one and installed it as an upgrade?

    Thanks!
     
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  4. mrhumble1

    mrhumble1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's for an MSI system. I don't really care about that as long as there are no software/hardware/firmware incompatibilities.

    Has anyone installed this in a Sager NP9150?? Does the MSI keyboard software work? What about function keys?? Questions questions!!
     
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  5. DdudeACE

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    The Steelseries keyboard offered in the NP9150 by resellers IS the MSI Steelseries.
     
    DdudeACE, Jul 20, 2012
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  6. PopeJamal

    PopeJamal Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, MSI is the only one with notebooks with SteelSeries keyboards. I'd suggest reading that thread too.

    As a side note, supposedly the stock Sager keyboard is made by the same manufacturer that makes the SteelSeries keyboard, so in theory, overall quality should be similar/same.
     
    PopeJamal, Jul 20, 2012
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  7. Heihachi_1337

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    They are made by the same vendor, Sunrex. MSI and Sager owners should be able to remove their keyboards and check the tag on the back to confirm this.
     
    Heihachi_1337, Jul 20, 2012
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    mrhumble1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the clarification!! Since it is the same keyboard I can only assume the MSI software would work too.
     
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    No, the MSI software will not work on the Sager model. You would still have to use the Sager hotkey software for the backlighting. Again, I urge you to check in this forum, it should have all of the answers you seek. http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo-reviews-owners-lounges/670648-steelseries-chiclet-backlit-keyboard-p150em-p170em.html

    Vuman has done a decent job of compiling the information and you will find that others have also hit a few snags in installing the MSI keyboard into their Sager laptops.
     
    Heihachi_1337, Jul 20, 2012
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  10. Nothing.To.Lose

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    have they came up with a way to change the hotkeys?
     
    Nothing.To.Lose, Jul 21, 2012
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    Wow the stock keyboard is over now, many keys aren't working "L", "," I've been using it for 2 months now ....
     
    truekiller28, Aug 17, 2012
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    Please read following e-mail from MSI:

    "Please remember that SteelSeries keyboard design solely for MSI branded system.
    MSI will not take any responsibility if customer use this on any other systems that is non-MSI branded.
    If customer install it into any other branded system, Steel Series might take legal action.
    Please be very clear with this SS K/B, the Steel series K/B can only apply onto MSI products.
    If customer(s) offer customization with our SS K/B, MSI and SS will pursue pattern/Logo usage/licensed legal action." --August 20, 2012 from MSI's e-mail.
     
    Prostar Computer, Aug 20, 2012
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  13. hackness

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    legal action :eek: Now that sounds serious.
     
    hackness, Aug 20, 2012
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    I was just reading thru this, and the keyboard cost over $100 if purchased separately. It's more worth it to get the upgrade directly from the reseller.
     
    Mighty_Benduru, Aug 20, 2012
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    Yes, I do not know why. But they sounds very serious.
     
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    Can anyone tell me where i can get a keyboard ( MSI Genuine SteelSeries Full Color Backlight Notebook Keyboard
    S1N-3EUS271-SA0 - Compatible With GT60    ) like that in europe ?:thumbsup:
     
    frisianbear, Aug 23, 2012
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    Does that mean SteelSeries might do something if they know Mythlogic is selling it with Clevo EM series? I hope not.
     
    hackness, Aug 23, 2012
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    Don't think so. They are suing on what ground?? It's like selling coffee to a someone and then sue the person because he pours the coffee into a mug they don't like. That will pretty much make any DIY project illegal.
     
    Mighty_Benduru, Aug 23, 2012
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