Saitek PK17U Cyborg Gaming Keyboard with Tri-Color Backlighting
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Release date: 1970-01-01
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Saitek PK17U Cyborg Gaming Keyboard with Tri-Color Backlighting
Date undefinedI 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.
Saitek PK17U Cyborg Gaming Keyboard with Tri-Color Backlighting
Date undefinedPros:
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.
Saitek PK17U Cyborg Gaming Keyboard with Tri-Color Backlighting
Date undefinedThis 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.
