Looking for Backlit keyboard

[ryanbatc]

I bought mine when they first came out. It was about $50.00 then.
Apache

that doesn't make sense.....they went up in price?

[Duke{CLR}]

Mine was about the same back when I built my desktop two years ago.

[Skud]

Or...

You could try the G15. I bought mine at Circuit City in their last week for $58 or so. I was very happy with it even before I found out today that everyone on the Lair has one but you, Ryan!

[Apache Warrior]

Yes they have gone up at least twice, that I noticed, in retail stores.
Apache

[juneau]

I guess it's just me that doesn't find them special huh? The LCD screen is a cool toy but i prefer styling and for it to be nice to type with.

If i had to buy a keyboard now i'd probably choose the OCZ Illuminati. Clean looking, easy to type with and cheap.

OCZ Technology | Products | OCZ Peripherals | OCZ Alchemy Series Illuminati Keyboard

[BlackArrow]

The original for 49.98 at Toys R Us:

G15 Gaming Keyboard - Logitech - Toys Us

The new version for 62.99 at Overstock.com

Logitech G15 Keyboard from Overstock.com

PLEASE NOTE: There are two models of G15 Keyboard, original and updated. See the differences below. I own the original.

ORIGINAL



NEWEST VERSION

[juneau]

The original for 49.98 at Toys R Us:

G15 Gaming Keyboard - Logitech - Toys Us

The new version for 62.99 at Overstock.com

Logitech G15 Keyboard from Overstock.com

PLEASE NOTE: There are two models of G15 Keyboard, original and updated. See the differences below. I own the original.

ORIGINAL



NEWEST VERSION

OCZ at $34.99

Newegg.com - OCZ Alchemy Series USB Illuminati Keyboard - Keyboards

Sure you could find it cheaper because it only costs ?21 over here.


edit $31.99 at Zipzoomfly

OCZ OALKLUMUS Standard Keyboard Black Retail at ZipZoomfly

[Ghost_Rain]

I'll stick with my old Faithful Microsoft Digital Media Keyboard Paid ?20 for it

[Storm_Shadow]

I was very happy with it even before I found out today that everyone on the Lair has one but you, Ryan!

Hehe. Hey look everybody! Ryan doesn't have a G15!

- Actually, the Illuminati looks pretty nice too

[Skud]

Yeah, the illuminati looks alright. After Logitech's few-questions-asked mailing me a replacement for my g9 mouse that got a hardware problem, I will stick with them, though. Also I like the small lcd screen on the board for the clock, so's I'm not late for work! (cpu monitor is alright too).

[WalkinTarget]

Loving my Saitek Eclipse II ... had it for about two years and no sign of letter/number fade. I love the fact that I can change to my choice of three colors for backlighting as well, plus adjust the brightness.

Both my son and daughter love changing it while I am using it, so I usually tickle them to keep them away.

[ryanbatc]

Loving my Saitek Eclipse II ... had it for about two years and no sign of letter/number fade. I love the fact that I can change to my choice of three colors for backlighting as well, plus adjust the brightness.

Both my son and daughter love changing it while I am using it, so I usually tickle them to keep them away.

Yippe, an honest review from someone without a G15

The Eclipse is the one I wanted to get originally, but BB rips you off, they wanted 65 bucks for it and it should be around 45-50 online....

That Illuminati looks real nice, but I've read some reviews from customers and it seems OCZ is really new at the KB business and there are some bugs like:
Small bkspace key (single key instead of two spots like normal)
Keys very flat like laptop keys
Color dial difficult to turn/odd location for the dial
some sticky keys, mainly the enter key
hand rest doesnt come off or move
lights dont turn off when PC is off

Even though the G15 is l33t I probably won't spend the money on it. I don't think the LCD screen would really do anything for me. I don't care to look at my temps or cpu processes, and I rarely use IM or Vent etc.

If I could get a basic kb with a blue backlight, and normal keys that didn't stick and depressed fine I'd be happy.

So, it's between the Saitek Eclp II and that OCZ one for now...

I appreciate all the input from everyone, even you G15 people....

[Minerva]

That's my suggestion, it's a hit here in Spain.

[ryanbatc]

LOL!!!!

What a girly kb! Does it have backlighting?

[Cain]

Logitech's totally rad G19 gaming keyboard now on sale