| 1. Logitech G13 Advanced Gameboard | 
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From: Logitech, Inc
Features:- Naturally contoured design follows the natural shape of your hand and fingers for increased comfort during long sessions.
- Onboard memory lets you program up to 5 ready-to-play profiles, so you can take your personal preferences with you.
- Customizable backlighting lets you choose your colors and easily locate the right key in low-light conditions or lights-out play.
- 25 programmable keys allow you to assign keyboard functions to suit your style of play and create macros on the fly
- The high-visibility GamePanel LCD displays game stats, system info, and communications from fellow players.
It's about time a game pad was made by a company that knows how to produce peripherals. Saitek has the ability, but they made the mistake of trying to copy the terribly designed, though innovative for its time, N52. You can't really blame Nostromo, since they basically had to pioneer the market and had nothing to go on, but still. Until now, gamers had to settle for awkwardly shaped units that felt... more
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| 2. Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard |
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From: Microsoft
Features:- Switchable key pad - Flexible design, choose right side or left side confi guration. Switch between standard key pad and macro pad in gaming mode.
- Two-color adjustable backlighting - Keyboard keys are red, and key pad and Macro keys are amber in Game mode. Lighting dial adjusts the brightness of the keyboard and key pad.
- Cruise Control - Use Cruise Control to continue an action without having to hold down the key or keys assigned to the action. You can use Cruise Control with up to four keys at a time.
- Mode switching - Manually toggle the keyboard from standard mode to either of two gaming modes. LEDs show the selected mode.
- In-game Macro Record button - Record any sequence of keystrokeseven standard chat messages. Macros are stored on your hard drive and can be easily shared.
We have had this keyboard for quite a while now. Bought it for my husband for x-mas 2008. He really wanted a backlit keyboard, and I figured he would think the gaming functions were pretty nifty. This keyboard gets a lot of heavy use. I can't even begin to count the number of cheap, standard keyboards we have destroyed. We have no complaints about the functionality of the keyboard thus far, and... more
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| 3. Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard (PK02AU) | 
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From: Saitek
Features:- Key characters and keypad illuminate through laser-etched keys / Media keys for volume control, play/pause and skip tracks
- Variable backlighting adjusts through dimmer mechanism / Quiet, cushioned keys for hours of stress-free use / Familiar 104 key layout
- Angle adjustment and extendable wrist rest for maximum comfort to suit the way you type
- Weighted base with large area rubber feet to keep keyboard securely planted to the desk
- System Requirement: Connectivity: USB 2.0 Works with: Windows XP, XP64, Vista (all versions) and Windows 7
I don't use it for gaming but so far (1 month) the performance has been impressive. I like the adjustment for light intemsity. Amazon delivered it quickly and efficiently... more
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| 4. Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard (Black) |
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From: Logitech
Features:- With the Logitech-exclusive GamePanel LCD, you can easily find out what server your friends are using to play Battlefield 2142
- Create useful macros on the fly and play them back with a single press of a G-key
- 1-year limited hardware warranty
- Illuminated characters allow you to play late into the night
- Intelligent cable management: Keep mouse, headset, and other cords out of the way by routing them through channels on the underside of the keyboard
I play many online games. If you are like me and are always in Ventrilo, game, and a few other programs like Xfire, then get this keyboard! Saves you from alt-tabbing ever again. One of the most used upgrades I ever purchased. ... more
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| 5. Razer Lycosa Programmable Backlit Gaming Keyboard | 
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From: Razer Inc.
Features:- Keytop with non-slip rubber finish - optimum tactile comfort and makes slipping up in the heat of action a thing of the past
- Backlight Illumination with WASD cluster lighting option - Make darkness your ally. While your enemies fiddle in the shadows, command precision.
- Fully programmable keys with macro capability - enables instantaneous command executions.
- Keytop with non-slip rubber finish
- Backlight illumination with WASD cluster lighting option
Got this for my son Christmas. It broke after 1 week of normal use. Keys started sticking or not working, media control quit working. He is very careful with PC stuff, he did not do anything abusive to it.
Razer customer support was just horrible, lack of response, crypic answers, kept trying to say our PC was broken and its not the keyboard, etc. After we did everything to satisfy them... more
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| 6. Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard |
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From: Logitech, Inc
Features:- A color GamePanel LCD displays game stats, system information, VOIP communication data, video playback and many other items, without leaving the game.
- User-selectable character backlighting color lets you personalize the keyboard to better fit with the rest of your computer and gaming equipment.
- Twelve programmable G-keys with three macros per key provide space to program 36 single keypresses or complex macros.
- Two high-speed, powered USB 2.0 ports give you the ability to transfer data to and from peripherals; like MP3 players and flash drives
- Multi-key input allows you to use up to five keys at once to perform multiple complex actions.
This is an awesome keyboard and I think all others have already done a good job point out it's features and what it is capable of.
However one thing that should be mentioned that is with all keyboards there can be manufacturing issues, but Amazon can lay fears to rest.
My keyboard was shipped and many of the keys did not work. I had it on a Vista system, so I conneced... more
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| 7. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard ( PZ30AU ) |
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From: Saitek
Features:- Black finish and silver keys with laser cut lettering for true illumination through the keys!
- Zero-slope design and adjustable wrist rest for ergonomic comfort.
- Three lighting levels, volume control and mute buttons.
- 104 key keyboard
- Plug and Play USB Design. Windows 98, SE, ME, 2000 and XP compatible.
I have no regrets on buying this item it works soo nicely. the glow is perfect for any light and when you dont want it to glow you can still see the keys wich you dont get in most other backlit keyboards. It doesnt gohst at all while gaming wich is fantastic. I would reconend this to ANYONE. Just get it and love it. Peace... more
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| 8. Logitech Gaming Keyboard G110 |
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From: Logitech, Inc
Features:- Custom-color backlit keys: Personalize your keyboard and easily locate the right keys, even in the dark
- Integrated USB audio: Headphone and mic jacks let you use your headset for clear communication with teammates
- 12 programmable G-keys: Three macros per key make it easy to pre-set up to 36 unique functions per game
- High-speed USB 2.0 hub port: Transfer data from flash drives or quickly plug in your gaming mouse
- Game Mode Switch: Disable the Windows/Context Menu keys
I really love this keyboard, as it is very easy to use and the back lighting is great. The choice of colors is a nice touch with blue going with my computer lighting and easy to see, the red is not so easy on the eyes if you are looking at the keys, and the purple is not bad at all for purple. My wife wants my keyboard now, as she loves the colors as well. She will have to get her own though, this... more
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| 9. Microsoft SideWinder X4 Keyboard |
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From: Microsoft
March 11, 2010
Features:- Advanced anti-ghosting capability - Press up to 26 keys simultaneously without ghosting - what you press is what you get!
- Mode switching - Manually toggle from standard mode to one of two gaming modes; LEDs show the mode you select.
- Automatic profile switching - The keyboard detects the application you are running and applies your custom profile to the application.
- Programmable macro keys - Switch among three banks of six programmable macro keys to assign up to 18 macros per profile.
- Backlit keys - Adjust key-legend backlighting with three illumination levels plus "off".
Finally received my sidewinder x4 after delayed shipping from amazon. no complaints though since i picked this up for 45 dollars instead of 60. thanks amazon.
Right out of the box i was pleased with the looks of this keyboard. very nice looking mirror finish but luckily the keys are more of a matte so fingerprints shouldn't be a problem. Its much smaller than the logitech curve i was... more
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| 10. SteelSeries Limited-Edition Zboard Keyset Wrath of the Lich King |
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From: SteelSeries APS
Features:- Compatible with any World of Warcraft® PC game
- Color-coded labeled keys for commonly used commands
- One-touch macros for raiding and PvP gameplay
- Requires Zboard Gaming Keyboard.
This particular item is just the keyboard overlay. You have to purchase the keyboard, or you end up with a paperweights... more
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