Thanks to the folks at Mad-Catz, I have been using a fantastic wireless keyboard and mouse for the last few weeks and believe I have finally found a combination that does it all. Mad Catz is a leading global provider of innovative products for the interactive entertainment industry. They develop and market accessories for videogame systems and PCs under its Mad Catz (casual gaming), Saitek (simulation), Cyborg (pro gaming), Eclipse (home and office) and Tritton (gaming audio) brands. The following is the Company 411 on all of this, together with some comments by yours truly.
If u like stuff that is hi-end tech, these 2 r 4 u.
For everyone looking for a wireless illuminated keyboard, Saitek has your answer: the new Eclipse Litetouch™ Wireless Keyboard! Equipped with a rechargable Li-Ion battery and intelligent power saving modes, they have effectively solved the major battery-life issue plaguing other illuminated wireless keyboards. And when it comes time to charge it (between 20-hour stints of usage!) they've simplified that too, providing a DC adapter for charging from the wall, or a regular old USB cable to charge right from your computer! Oh, and they threw in a track ball with left and right mouse buttons on there for good measure. Yes, I confess I am very impressed.
Wireless Litetouch™ Keyboard
Communicating over a wireless 2.4GHz connection, the litetouch™ keyboard features an integrated 360° trackball with left and right mouse buttons, negating the need for a separate mouse and proving ideal for living room internet surfing. Low profile backlit quiettouch™ scissor keys combine with intelligent power control, reducing eye strain, extending battery life and allowing you to operate in a dimmed environment.
Located to the right of the physical scissor keys, the unique litetouch LCD 3-in-1 touch panel provides you with unprecedented control over your digital life. With a single press, the LCD 3-in-1 touch panel switches between media mode, numerical-pad mode and 'MyEclipse™' mode, providing you with a host of commands which can be used to provide dedicated controls for a multitude of activities from replicating a simple office calculator to controlling a complex media center configuration.
A Touch of Freedom™
When the LCD 3-in-1 touch panel is set to MyEclipse mode, you can personalize the touch panel to access their favorite websites and applications at a touch of a button. Displaying 12 pre-defined icons covering topics such as shopping, finance, health and entertainment, you can assign each icon with your favorite websites, applications, games, and much more.
You can even allocate up to a maximum of three individual websites along with an application of your choice to each icon, all of which will open at the same time and all at the touch of just one button, ideal should you access multiple websites and applications when shopping or dealing with your online finance.
In addition, the MyEclipse mode provides 5 numbered buttons which you can choose to cover any topic not already included in the pre-defined icons. Setting up MyEclipse is as easy as drag and drop.
litetouch™ LCD touch-sensitive Media Panel.
Trueview™ backlit keys.
Low profile quiettouch™ scissor keys
2.4GHz wireless; Up to 30ft / 10m range
Slim profile: A full sized keyboard for a compact space
Eclipse touchmouse™
Featuring elegant and sophisticated brushed-aluminum finish, the Eclipse touchmouse™ sports an advanced feature set and streamlined ergonomics. Designed for home, office or on the go, the touchmouse delivers both style and quality.
Three button operation, 1600dpi laser technology and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity ensure that the eclipse touchmouse can cope with a multitude of home and office tasks.
A Touch of Motion™
The unique touchscroll™ module grants you the ease of use associated with a traditional horizontally scrolling tilt wheel and combines it with the precision of a notebook track pad. The touchscroll module's default mode offers four-way on-screen scrolling, activated by simply moving your finger.
Quicktouch™ technology provides you with a host of instantly accessible commands which are accessed through a combination of mouse button and movements. For example, you are able to move back and forward through web pages or even able to open a web browser window simply by pressing and holding the touchscroll module and moving the mouse in one of four directions.
- Bluetooth® wireless technology; connection up to 30ft
- 4 way touch scroll pad
- Aluminium finish
- Battery indicator with power off switch
- 1600dpi laser
System Requirements:
Bluetooth-enabled PC or Mac
(Windows 7, Windows XP, XP64, Vista and Mac OS X)
That’s it for now, BTW, when I first looked at the price (best I saw was Amazon) I thought that’s a lot for a keyboard, but as I began to use it for more and more things, I realized it was much more than just a keyboard, so, if the price at first strikes you the same way, go back and review the many functions this big guy performs.
Be safe out there, Aloha, Lou
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