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Saitek PZ30AU 104 Normal Keys 4 Function Keys USB Wired Standard Eclipse Blue Backlit Keyboard

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4 out of 5 eggs(1,945 reviews)

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Blue Backlit Version Good; Red Version Bad
5 out of 5 eggs
Really excellent keying action, neither too soft nor too hard. Sturdy but lightweight. Not overly encumbered with nifty looking ...
— ravic 8/11/2006
Great Keyboard
5 out of 5 eggs
I used to have ot leave a lamp on to use my keyboard during gaming sessions. Now I can black out and I can see every key. ...
— The Knuckle 2/17/2006


17% Buy Rate

After viewing this page, 17% of our customers chose to purchase this item.

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Manufacturer Warranty
  • Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
  • Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year


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Financing

Whether you're a gaming enthusiast who likes playing late into the night, or you don't want the room lights on so you can better see your screen, or you would simply like a great keyboard, the Saitek PZ30AU keyboard is a great bet! The keyboard has blue LED key illumination and backlighting featuring the patented TrueVu key illumination, ideal for use at any time, day or night. This 104-key keyboard features three lighting levels that allow you to adjust the illumination of the keyboard according to your needs.

Additionally, the keyboard allows you to control your speaker volume with the help of a dedicated volume key. For sheer working comfort, the keyboard has Zero-Slope design, adjustable wrist rest and adjustable angle. Fully plug-and-play ready, there are no drivers to install or reboot required. This is a great adjustable keyboard to meet your gaming needs, and maybe even improve your typing skills!


Learn more about the Saitek PZ30AU

Model
Brand
Saitek
Model
PZ30AU
Keyboard Connection Type
Keyboard Interface
USB
Keyboard SPEC
Design Style
Standard
Palm Rest
Detachable
Normal Keys
104
Function Keys
4
Type
Type
Wired
OS / System Requirement
Operating System Supported
Windows XP, XP64 and Windows Vista (all versions) Windows 7
System Requirement
1 USB Port; CD-ROM Drive
Features
Features
Designed for applications where low light conditions prevent accurate use of a normal keyboard
Volume buttons and Bright/Dim/Off selector to control LED backlighting
TruVu keys that allow the lighting to glow through each laser-etched key
Feet angle adjustment for maximum comfort and productivity
Packaging
Package Contents
PZ30AU Eclipse Keyboard
Detachable Palm Rest
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts
1 year limited
Labor
1 year limited

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  • Cool Breeze
  • 4/13/2010 8:50:54 AM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner
4 out of 5 eggsPretty darn good

Pros: Works great. Looks cool. Blue LEDs make typing in the dark a no-brainer.

Cons: Viewing the keyboard at a low-enough angle, the characters on the keys can still be hard to make out. This is especially true of the smaller fonts, like on the Function keys, which all look generally like blue blurs. But this is something I can definitely live with for such a solid keyboard.

Other Thoughts: Should I ever go to a lan party again, I'll expect some oohs and aahs.

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  • kmaphe
  • 4/12/2010 5:44:04 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner
3 out of 5 eggsOK, but not impressive

Pros: Decent keyboard, allows dimming of illumination.

Cons: Poor execution of back-lighting of a keyboard. Some of the LEDs were off-center and only illuminated portions of the keys (mainly the space, backspace, shift, and enter keys).

Other Thoughts: Haven't tried the keyboard in full darkness, but then the light coming from the monitor would illuminate it to the point where the spotty backlighting would not be much benefit.

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  • N/A
  • 4/10/2010 8:41:22 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: less than 1 day
  • Verified Owner
1 out of 5 eggsArrived broken

Pros: Takes up comparatively little space on the desktop.

Cons: Doesn't work. My keyboard arrived with an internal electrical contact broken, so the top row of keys (Q through P) didn't work, except for T and Y in the center. The backlighting doesn't show through the upper keys very well, and the manufacture of the keys is so shoddy that irregularities in painting show up in the backlit letters.

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  • N/A
  • 4/9/2010 8:57:24 AM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: more than 1 year
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsSolid and Cool

Pros: Cool-looking, comfortable, sturdy

Cons: After about 3 years of use, some of my most used keys have worn so that the backlight shines through more, and the letter is hard to read.

But I still love the keyboard.

Other Thoughts: Cleaning the keyboard by disassembling it took about 8 screws, but it wasn't too much of a hassle.

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  • Sysgen
  • 3/30/2010 9:37:11 AM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: more than 1 year
5 out of 5 eggsSolid

Pros: Have owned for 4+ years. I use this keyboard hours daily and under heavy use, gaming and business. Not one key is worn. Not one problem or issue. Blue lighting, 3 adjustable levels. Volume control via buttons. Almost flawless with Windows 7 64 bit.

Cons: A couple of older games require an alt tab back to the desktop for the volume keys to work.

Other Thoughts: Probably one of the best computer products I've ever used.

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  • InfamousDX
  • 3/25/2010 5:41:27 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: more than 1 year
  • Verified Owner
1 out of 5 eggsRepeating keys issue

Pros: Quiet typing. Nice backlight

Cons: Repeats keys. Toggles mute. Opens search window. Basically the thing is possessed. Can replicate this on ANY computer.

Other Thoughts: Researched this problem and it is/was widespread on the internet at the time of release (c. 2007). I wouldn't recommend this keyboard to anyone. Better off springing for a Logitech!

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  • N/A
  • 3/25/2010 1:41:24 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsLove it

Pros: Love it, my fingers and hands are large, the keys on this key board are large and well spaced. I cannot use a small "pushed togeather" keyboard. I like the feel of the keys actually doing something. I wanted a lighted keyboard and this one is great.

Cons: The blue lighting is a little bit dark, the blue could have been a lighter shade of blue. It is very nice looking but the dark shade of blue is hard to see. A lighter shade of blue would earn it 8 eggs ;o)

Other Thoughts: If you want a keyboard that feels like a key board, and is lighted, this is it.

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  • N/A
  • 3/24/2010 3:44:39 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: less than 1 day
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsSolid, solid, solid. Minimally!

Pros: One of the most solid entry level keyboards out there! NewEgg is slightly priced higher than most but that's okay because I received the keyboard within 24 hours!

Cons: It depends on what you want out of your keyboard. I wanted very minimal features with a nice look and backlit keys. I will surely purchase Saitek in the future.

Other Thoughts: Unfortunately have to send the unit back because I decided to try out the Saitek Eclipse II from a retail store. I may just keep the Eclipse as a backup.

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  • Liz
  • 3/24/2010 12:56:42 AM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner
4 out of 5 eggs

Pros: Nice feel to the keys, easy to connect, no software to install

Cons: I haven't had it long, but already the grey paint is chipping a bit

Other Thoughts: It's cheap, and works very well. Only the durability is in question, so over all it is a great buy

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  • groo
  • 3/20/2010 6:24:06 AM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsGreat keyboard

Pros: Adjustable backlight intensity level, good key response/feel, and solid feel.

Cons: The feet don't provide as much keyboard tilt as I like but that is minor.

Other Thoughts: Overall, this is a good keyoboard for typing and I am happy that the illumination can be turned off or set at two different illumination intensities. The key response is good and the keyboard has a solid heft to it increasing the appearance of good construction. Unlike some other lighted keyboards, this one has cut outs for the letters instead of a paint which should increase longevity.

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