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Saitek PK17U Cyborg Gaming Keyboard with Tri-Color Backlighting | 
 enlarge | Brand: Saitek
Category: CE
Buy New: $79.95
New (31) from $65.94
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 1900
Platform: Playstation2
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Playstation 2
Keyboard: QWERTY
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 21.5 x 9.5 x 1.5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PK17U
Model: PK17U
UPC: 021165107403
EAN: 0021165107403
ASIN: B000VOE466
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Adjustable gaming keyboard | | • | Tri-Color Backlighting | | • | True-Vue Key Illumination | | • | Fully programmable with included SST software | | • | Media keys and hard wearing surfaces |
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Product Description
This high-end, adjustable, gaming keyboard has customizable backlighting, programmable functions and media keys. Hard wearing, metal-plated key caps in key gaming areas Enhanced multiple key presses in gaming areas for complex in-game commands
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Very Nice November 15, 2008
I am not sur where the complaints come from
in these reviews. Perfect, works well
and is fun to use too. I think its what is needed by any gamer.
Good Job Guys.
 Disappointment September 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Pros:
It's very nice looking.
The ergonomic design (lifting up a bit in the front) is a nice touch.
Cons:
After just 3 weeks, the keyboard's touch-sensitive section at the top started to crinkle. There's some kind of layering over the area that started to get bubbles, and it completely kills the feel and design of the touch-sensitive bar.
The first problem I had was that the space bar is quite difficult to press down. I've gotten used to it now, but it's not easy-flowing like it should be.
The metal-plated W, A, S, D, Arrow keys, and space bar are pretty annoying if you're used to a rougher key feel, which I am. Your fingers tend to slide around them way too easily, and not stay still.
I play many games that I need to press multiple buttons at the same time. For example, I have my push-to-talk key for most FPS games set to 'Q' for easy-access. To run forward (W), Strafe (A or D), and talk (Q), Strafing doesn't work. While holding W & Q, if I need to strafe, I can't. I never realized how much I used these three keys at the same time, until I couldn't. This is, surprisingly, one of the biggest issues.
Lastly, on the same note, You can't push more than 3 - 4 keys down at one time, which heavily weighs down on gamers.
Other Comments:
I've had this keyboard for about 6 weeks, and I'm thinking of switching back to my old Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard. After even 6 weeks, I still haven't found any uses for the C-Keys on the sides, even being a serious gamer.
I would only suggest this keyboard if you've had one nearly identical to this before, and you're used to it. If you're switching from a different gaming keyboard, find something else. This keyboard isn't very comfortable for typing, nor gaming.
 Worst. Tech. Support. Ever. September 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This keyboard was amazing. At first install it worked like a charm. Installed the drivers, unplugged the keyboard, re-plugged it and surprise... Doesn't work.
Googled, searched saitek's own forums, and nope! NADA. this keyboard is now an 80$ desk weight. Works in Ubuntu, which tells me its a vista issue.
I uninstalled their terrible software, hunted down ALL registry entries and anything related to saitek. Got it working for 3 days. Moved my tower which required unplugging the keyboard. Plugged it in. same problems.
I tried contacting techsupport, but got frustrated quickly with both the ignorance and idiocy of their CSRs
either way, one suggestion;
Don't buy.
Get ANYTHING from Logitech. Flawless vista integration.
again. If you are running Vista32 or 64 don't waste your time.
Do not Buy August 30, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Terrible keys lag and currently after three months two keys are not working.. Stick with logitech.. Keyboard looks cool but the performance for gaming is not there
Not bad, would like better macros August 22, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I gave this four stars, instead of three, because it's a gaming keyboard and I am not using it for gaming. I wanted a durable, comfortable keyboard with backlighting, and that's what I got, no complaints. It's also a beauty.
However if you're thinking about this for standard use, be aware the macros are only programmable for key combinations and mouse click (but not position). I had hoped to be able to program file locations in a simple manner (as I had with the MS Media Pro Keyboard that preceded this).
I did eventually figure out how to program the keys to open folders, but it was pretty tricky and -- more to the point -- the Macro Software is extremely unintuitive, not especially flexible and the documentation is terrible.
I also experienced a couple glitches (key repeating, not stuck on the keyboard, stopped after unplugging and replugging). It doesn't appear to be a major repeating problem, but if it recurs, I would reevaluate.
So thumbs up for the keyboard, thumbs down for the software.
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