Blog #40 - Seeking an illuminated keyboard

Sith Holocron

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Hey folks! I need some input on a keyboard for one of my computers. The computer I'm talking about here is my old XP computer. I think my illuminated keyboard is on it's way out. Seeing as I got about 10 years out of it, it's put up a valiant fight. However, it is time to let it go.

However, it being an XP computer, I'm not prepared to spend a lot of money for a new keyboard. Might you have any recommendations for an illuminated keyboard under 50 bucks (US) that you can personally recommend (i.e. you've used it)?

I'm primarily looking for a keyboard with bright blue LEDs. (It's a dark basement.) If there are multicolored options available that you have personal experience with, I am certainly willing to entertain the idea. (My old keyboard could do red, blue, and purple lighting options.)

 

Please provide the cost, links, and your own personal review of the keyboards you recommend.

 

Thank you.



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I take it this is not your G510 going out. I personally have also used the Saitek Eclipse keyboard by Mad Catz (which I just learned). Mine was backlit as red, but there is a blue version as well. It is a remarkably tough keyboard. Worst has been the wear of the key color wearing off some causing the letters to (eventually after many years of use (kotor and battlefront)) become unreadable.

 

Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Saitek-LED-Blue-Backlit-Gaming-Keyboard-USB-Model-KU-0418-/252679567251?hash=item3ad4e03793:g:VksAAOSwImRYDDPQ

 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mad-Catz-PZ30AU-Eclipse-Keyboard/dp/B0007TJ7TE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1481643048&sr=8-4&keywords=saitek+keyboard

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I'm typing on my G510 right now on my modern computer.

 

Oddly enough, the keyboard I'm replacing . . . IS a Saitek Eclipse keyboard!

 

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