Saitek vs Deck keyboards

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Can anyone who has had both kinds give me a critque on which they prefer?

I'm looking for two new keyboards. Currently own two Saitek boards.

The Saitek boards are wearing out fast. One is used for gaming (Bad AXE) the other
would be for the wife's computer (Shuttle - see sig), she surfs and plays
word type games on various websites. I play a lot of FPS games, do home programming,
and surfing. Saiteks are about 3 years old.

What is important is the lighting. We want really good clear backlit/keylit
keys. As were getting older, we need all we can get.

I'm disappointed that the Saitek boards were not as clear cut in there lighting
in the dark or semi-lit room.

Hence my question Saitek vs. Deck ( and any other brands better out there?)

As far as price I would not go much above the higher priced Deck.

You suggestions please?
 
I personally wouldn't spend $160 on a keyboard. Ever. If the Saiteks lasted you 3 years, I'd just get another pair -- they had a good run, and they cost less together than a single Deck.
 
Are your Saiteks the original or the newer versions? I'm thinking if they are 3 years old then you have the original versions and not the newer. The Saitek originals were okay but the newer model is has improvements. Keystroke is more firm and crisp and the lighting is much much better. I have two of each models and the newer version is far superior to the original model.
 
Skott said:
Are your Saiteks the original or the newer versions? I'm thinking if they are 3 years old then you have the original versions and not the newer. The Saitek originals were okay but the newer model is has improvements. Keystroke is more firm and crisp and the lighting is much much better. I have two of each models and the newer version is far superior to the original model.
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They are the older models, when first released.

Thanks much!
 
NKDietrich said:
Good lord. $160 for a membrane keyboard.

I think I'll be avoiding Deck ;)
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Deck Keyboards are not membrane keyboards. We use mechanical Cherry MX switches that are rated for 50 million cycles; each key is lit by an individual 3mm LED that is rated for 20 years of continuous usage; and our keycaps have the ink printed into the plastic and not on top meaning they will never wear out.
 
deckguy adam said:
Deck Keyboards are not membrane keyboards. We use mechanical Cherry MX switches that are rated for 50 million cycles; each key is lit by an individual 3mm LED that is rated for 20 years of continuous usage; and our keycaps have the ink printed into the plastic and not on top meaning they will never wear out.
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Yeah, but still, $160 for a keyboard? I thought I was going way over the top paying $60 for my G11 a few months back. It sounds great, but I'm not sure how many people are going to pay that kind of money for a keyboard.
 
wtburnette said:
Yeah, but still, $160 for a keyboard? I thought I was going way over the top paying $60 for my G11 a few months back. It sounds great, but I'm not sure how many people are going to pay that kind of money for a keyboard.
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I agree with you completely. Our keyboards are not for everyone - we just wanted to apply the technology from our industrial products made by our parent division, TG3 Electronics, to a consumer board for the select minority who wants an LED backlit mechanical switch keyboard. $160 is a bit much but you get what you pay for, just depends on what your needs are.
 
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