Saitek PK17U Cyborg Gaming Keyboard with Tri-Color Backlighting

Saitek PK17U Cyborg Gaming Keyboard

High-end, adjustable, gaming keyboard with customizable backlighting, programmable functions and media keys. * Multi-colour backlighting with Tru Vu illumination through keys (mix shades from Red through Amber to Green) and adjustable brightness * Touch-sensitive, backlit dashboard control panel * WASD, cursor, ?Cyborg? and NumPad keys can be lit independently from the rest of keyboard to highlight commonly used gaming keys * Cyborg Mode ? instantly disable the Windows keys and configure the colour and brightness of your gaming keys at the touch of a button * Set and forget ? persistent key illumination settings ensure colours remain even after a system reboot * 12 programmable ?Cyborg? keys * Hard wearing, metal-plated key caps in key gaming areas * Pass-through USB, audio and microphone sockets * Enhanced multiple key presses in gaming areas for complex in-game commands * Adjustable wrist rest and keyboard rake angle (front and back) * Gold-plated connectors for USB and Audio System Requirement: Connectivity: USB 2.0 Windows XP, XP64 and Windows Vista (all versions)

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From the Manufacturer
• High-end, adjustable, gaming keyboard with customisable backlighting, programmable functions and media keys.
Multi-colour backlighting with Tru Vu illumination through keys (mix shades from Red through Amber to Green) and adjustable brightness

• Touch-sensitive, backlit dashboard control panel

• WASD, cursor, ‘Cyborg’ and NumPad keys can be lit independently from the rest of keyboard to highlight commonly used gaming keys

• Cyborg Mode--instantly disable the Windows keys and configure the colour and brightness of your gaming keys at the touch of a button

• Set and forget--persistent key illumination settings ensure colours remain even after a system reboot

• 12 programmable ‘Cyborg’ keys

• Hard wearing, metal-plated key caps in key gaming areas

• Pass-through USB, audio and microphone sockets

• Enhanced multiple key presses in gaming areas for complex in-game commands

• Adjustable wrist rest and keyboard rake angle (front and back)

• Gold-plated connectors for USB and Audio

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Talk about tech for the Terminator, but this keyborad from Saitek looks totally the part. A keyboard designed for hardcore gaming and it is definitely not for the weak of heart. The bezel above the keys is illuminated and provides feedback on audio and mode settings. The keyboard has 3 different backlight colors, which are adjustable and can even be mixed in different color combinations. Key features include:

Multi-colour backlighting with Tru Vu illumination through keys (mix shades from Red through Amber to Green) and adjustable brightness.
Touch-sensitive, backlit dashboard control panel
WASD, cursor, ‘Cyborg’ and NumPad keys can be lit independently from the rest of keyboard to highlight commonly used gaming keys
Cyborg Mode – instantly disable the Windows keys and configure the colour and brightness of your gaming keys at the touch of a button
Set and forget – persistent key illumination settings ensure colours remain even after a system reboot
12 programmable ‘Cyborg’ keys
Hard wearing, metal-plated key caps in key gaming areas
Pass-through USB, audio and microphone sockets
Enhanced multiple key presses in gaming areas for complex in-game commands
Adjustable wrist rest and keyboard rake angle (front and back)
Gold-plated connectors for USB and Audio

The keyboard is USB 2.0 compliants and is compatible with Windows XP, XP64 and Windows Vista. The PK17U can be preordered from amazon.com today... SRP of Approx $80.

This keyboard almost scares me a little, I mean its certainly intimidating to look at. It has too much lighting, I mean there are all the lights and such on the bezel above the keys, and then there are 3 different colors of backlights that can be adjusted in brightness or even mixed in an color combination with the other two colors and then common gaming keys have their own special lighting as well as metal key caps.

Saitek PK17U Cyborg Gaming Keyboard with Tri-Color Backlighting front view

This keyboard is plain crazy. Then there are tons of customizable keys, including the 6 tab looking things along each side. Furthermore, any key customizations you make are saved through your reboot even.

Saitek PK17U Cyborg Gaming Keyboard with Tri-Color Backlighting

Like I said, this keyboard is crazy, and is definitely meant for hardcore gamers or hardcore lifehackers who will likely program the programmable keys to do something, I don’t know, useful. If you want one its available for pre-order on Amazon for $80 right now.

System Requirements:
Connectivity: USB 2.0
Windows XP, XP64 and Windows Vista (all versions)

Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #2911 in Consumer Electronics
Color: Black
Brand: Saitek
Model: PK17U
Platform: PlayStation2
Dimensions: 1.50" h x 9.50" w x 21.50" l, 6.00 pounds

Features
Adjustable gaming keyboard
Tri-Color Backlighting
True-Vue Key Illumination
Fully programmable with included SST software
Media keys and hard wearing surfaces

Saitek PK17U Cyborg Gaming Keyboard with Tri-Color Backlighting

Comments & Reviews

Very Nice
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.

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.

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