Saitek Keyboard Question

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So, I recently spilled a bit of soda on my keyboard, thought I got it all but a couple of the keys(like ALT) stick when I push them down and it's driving me crazy. I tried to take it apart and clean it, but it's still sticky. So, I've had the keyboard for a while, and I think I'm going to get a new one.

I was looking at the Saitek Eclipse, and it looks nice. I have one concern though, someone reviewed the keyboard and said this:

"Feels different then other keyboards, I find myself getting off key when typing or playing a game. The keyboard dosn't turn on untill Windows starts. When I reinstalled Windows I couldn't "Press any key to boot from CD" because the keyboard didn't turn on, but it was really no big deal switching to a standard keyboard for an hour or two."

So, 1. How is the "feel" of the keyboard and 2. Can you really not press any key to boot from cd with this keyboard? What if you have to get into the bios, will pressing delete work?
 
I've got the original version of the keyboard, the one with the seperate command pad.

1. It feels great, short solid keystrokes.

2. I can acess the BIOS/boot from CD with it, and have done so on three or four different systems. I suppose that the newer keyboards could be different.
 
The keyboard feels "softer" than most keyboards I've used.

The reviewer probably didn't set (or didn't have) the option to enable USB keyboard support in his motherboard BIOS. It works fine.

You'll love the Eclipse, because if something gets in or spills, you can always take it apart and clean it, since there is a plastic layer underneath the keys.

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It's a picture of the older Gamer's Keyboard, but the insides are the same.
 
i'm using an eclipse also and it's a great keyboard. i don't really feel any difference when using this keyboard compared to other ones, except that it's easier to push down the buttons and what not. also like everyone else, i had no problems booting or going through the bios with the keyboard. it's a cool keyboard, plus having the lights makes it much more fun to use :D
 
Alright, sounds good. I have the Logitech Elite(which they don't make anymore) and taking it apart and cleaning it didn't solve the sticky Alt key. Alt tabbing as much as I do makes this very irritating. Oh well, I need an excuse for a new keyboard anyway. :D
 
I also am using the Saitek Eclipse - honestly i find it to be a perfect feel in terms of power required to strike keys and strikeability from various angles ( as opposed to some that get very rough when not struck perfectly from top down). Although it is a bit louder than some, it doesnt bother me

I definitely recommend. Although, in the year + that i've had this keyboard, i have not once used the little command pad - its just there for looks afaiac.
 
I tried an Eclipse at Bestbuy because I heard the keys were extremely soft, and they are. So if you like that, you'll like the keyboard. If not, you might want to look elsewhere.
 
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