Keyboards: Keyboard Reviews, Best Keyboards

Best general-use keyboard

According to reviewers, the Saitek Eclipse II is the best general-purpose keyboard. Many also believe the illuminated Eclipse II is the best gaming keyboard as well, but others note that it lacks extra gaming features… like those found on the Logitech G15. Reviewers are enamored of the Eclipse II's appearance, but the solid construction quality and comfortable feel for typing close the deal. The brightness and light color of the backlit keyboard are adjustable. It includes media playback keys. The base is weighted, and large rubber feet help to keep the Saitek keyboard "planted."

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ExtremeTech.com: ExtremeTech spent two weeks testing and evaluating the Saitek Eclipse II keyboard. This review provides a descriptive overview of ...

Virtual-Hideout.net: This review from Virtual-Hideout.net has tremendous comparative value. Comparisons are made to the preceding model, the Eclipse, ...

Tweaknews.net: The Saitek Eclipse II earns Tweak News' "Top Rank Award" here. The review is thorough and well illustrated, but provides little ...

EverythingUSB.com: Shane McGlaun touches on the major features of the Saitek II Eclipse Keyboard from a gamer's perspective. The Eclipse II keyboard ...

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No-frills keyboard

Logitech Media Keyboard

*Est. $19 Compare Prices

The Logitech Media Keyboard is the best sub-$20 keyboard, reviewers say. It's a huge upgrade from generic keyboards that are bundled with computers, but less comfortable and with fewer features than a higher-end keyboard.… The Media Keyboard has an older PS/2 connector, so if your computer doesn't have this port, you'll need an adapter (*est. $1.50). The simple Logitech keyboard includes media control, calculator, e-mail and Internet keys.

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PCMag.com: Loyd Case's review of six sub-$20 keyboards is the best comparative evaluation of low-cost keyboards we found. The top performer ...

ExtremeTech.com: In this article, Jeremy Atkinson compiles the results of individual keyboard reviews and other head-to-heads in order to provide ...

NewEgg.com: Nearly 50 owners of the Logitech Media Keyboard have posted reviews to Newegg.com, with almost exclusively positive experiences. ...

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Ergonomic keyboard

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

*Est. $50 Compare Prices

The Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 is engineered to reduce hand and wrist stress, allowing users to type in a more natural position. The keys in the middle are elevated higher than the keys at the side, so your… hands rest at a less stressful angle. The keyboard uses a QWERTY layout with easily visible keys, which minimizes the learning curve. An interesting zoom feature lets you enlarge the text on parts of a page. Some other ergonomic keyboards range in price from $100 to $400, so the Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 is a relative bargain.

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EverythingUSB.com: Scott Clark's emphasis is on the ergonomic benefits of the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 in this review. Accompanying ...

MaximumPC.com: The Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 gets a short review here, with pros and cons. Will Smith resists making any definitive ...

PCMag.com: In this assemble-your-own-PC guide, Joel Durham introduces the "bang for your buck" system, his approach to arming consumers with ...

Amazon.com: The Microsoft keyboard receives responses from close to 500 owners at Amazon.com. The overall rating is 4/5. Complaints range ...

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Luxury wireless keyboard

Logitech diNovo Edge

*Est. $145 Compare Prices

Even with an unusually high price tag working against it, reviewers still rave about the sleek Logitech diNovo Edge. Sturdy plexiglass construction combined with superb functionality make this keyboard a good choice for a… media center PC that's hooked up to a home theater system. Bluetooth wireless connectivity and an impressive recharging system (a single charge lasts two months) simplifies use, and its designer appearance looks nice on the coffee table.

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ExtremeTech.com: Jeremy Atkinson walks readers through every stage of set-up, software installation and use of the Logitech diNovo Edge. ...

DigitalTrends.com: Digital Trends is unique among reviewers in that its article on the Logitech diNovo Edge is accompanied by a short video that ...

APHNetworks.com: Jonathan Kwan writes extremely descriptive, thorough reviews. When it comes to the Logitech diNovo Edge, most of his attention ...

CoolTechZone.com: Exceptionally brief, this review is short on details. Major design points and features are mentioned but most are described ...

Switched.com: These "top" keyboards don't appear to have been actually reviewed by Shamoon, leaving us unsure on what basis they were ...

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Wireless desktop set

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro

*Est. $118 Compare Prices

Many keyboard-and-mouse sets are unevenly matched, with solid keyboards paired with underperforming mice or vice versa. The Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro, on the other hand includes two good components. Something in… between a traditional plank keyboard and an ergonomic keyboard, the wireless Wave Pro keyboard is, according to reviewers, comfortable to use, performs well and, as an added bonus, features a host of convenience and media-oriented hotkeys. The MX 1100 Laser Cordless Mouse also performs well and can even be used for some gaming.

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ExtremeTech.com: Atkinson points out that keyboard-and-mouse desktop sets are not always a great deal, with one peripheral often much superior to ...

DigitalTrends.com: This review covers a lower-market Wave keyboard-and-mouse set; the keyboard is the same one bundled in the Wave Pro package, but ...

TrustedReviews.com: This single-product review examines the Wave keyboard alone, without the accompanying mouse included in the Wave Pro package. ...

HardwareLogic.com: This Wave set, like the one reviewed by Digital Trends, includes a lower-market mouse than the Wave Pro set. The Wave keyboard ...

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Best gaming keyboard

Logitech G15 Keyboard

*Est. $77 Compare Prices

In this hotly contested category, the illuminated Logitech G15 Keyboard stands out, with more proponents and fewer detractors than competing products. It fares exceptionally well in user reviews. This is an update to the… original G15 Gaming Keyboard from 2005, and while it doesn't have quite the popularity of the original, it still handily outperforms the competition. Most reviewers like typing on the Logitech G15. A small LCD display and 18 programmable keys are distinguishing features. About 20 games have built-in support for the keys and display. The LCD can show instant messages, media information and more.

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CNET: In addition to the text review, CNet.com includes a video summary of the G15, demonstrating the keyboard's major features. Rich ...

ExtremeTech.com: Jason Cross devotes most of his time in this review comparing the new Logitech G15 gaming keyboard to the original model. Design, ...

DigitalTrends.com: Like most Digital Trends reviews, this one includes a video introduction to the G15 keyboard on the article's home page. Reviewer ...

Virtual-Hideout.net: The focus of this review is on comparing the newer Logitech G15 keyboard to the original. Description and evaluation of the ...

ExtremeTech.com: In this keyboard showdown, the Logitech G15 doesn't land in the number one spot, but it is a top runner up (the original G15, ...

Amazon.com: More than 75 Amazon.com users review and rate the G15 keyboard (though Amazon lists the keyboard under the old name of "G15 ...

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Keyboards: Reviews

Best general-use keyboard

No-frills keyboard

Ergonomic keyboard

Luxury wireless keyboard

Wireless desktop set

Best gaming keyboard

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