Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard
Powerful. Programmable. Gaming Keyboard. Ready for the next dimension in gaming performance, custom tuning, and action. Then grab on to the Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard the powerful companion to the Microsoft line of award-winning SideWinder gaming mice. This breakthrough keyboard incorporates a host of powerful features, including a detachable key pad, in-game macro recording, a full media key set, automatic and manual mode/profi le switching, two-color dimmable backlighting, and much more. Plus, at the touch of a button, it doubles as your Ready for the next dimension in gaming performance, custom tuning, and action? Then grab on to the Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard--the powerful companion to the Microsoft line of award-winning SideWinder gaming mice.
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Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard Reviews
I got this for my gamer boyfriend for Christmas. The side detachable thing can be clipped on either side. He likes the feel of it, especially the volume control. The macros set and brightness control are difficult to set up, thoughhe has yet to do it.
They don't seem to be as raised other keypads. I just like it for the aforementioned reason. Finally, I can type in the dark and eat ice cream the way Jebus wanted me to in the Bible (it's in the middle somewhere). It feels sturdy without feeling heavy.
I don't have any major complaints. Being able to control the level of key lighting and volume is a nice touch, and the knobs are easy to see and adjust. But at first, I felt a difference. But that's not a huge issue.
Love that the keypad can be moved from side to side and is programable. The keys do have a different "feel" to them. Even though, I'm not a gamer, my husband is and he's left handed and thinks it works great. A great design idea that's well executed.
They do have a nice click to them and bounce. The keyboard is great.
As soon as I got this I hooked it up and I am LOVING it. I am not a "gamer" per say but I do love to do different things and this keyboard definitly hits all the high spots fr me. I have had several people try it out and they love it as much as I do. YES YES YES this is a great keyboard. I love the fact that you can actually remove things when you really don't need the pesky little things and put them back on if someone wants to use them.
All in all I'm happy with my purchase. I've always used and liked MS keyboards and the build quality of this one doesn't disappoint. I'm not a gamer I bought this keyboard primarily because I wanted my QWERTY keys closer to my trackball on the right side without having to buy a micro-keyboard. If you want both the number pad on the left side AND some macro keys to use in OS X you might consider the Kensington SlimBlade Media Notebook Set with Wireless Keyboard, Laser Mouse, and Numeric KeyPad (Graphite) K72279US which is more expensive, wireless and comes with a mouse, but which they claim is compatible with OS X (Microsoft makes no such claim about the X6). Keys that don't do anything: S* macro keys, Macro Toggle (1|2), Quick Launch (Sidewinder logo), Cruise Control (running man), Macro Record, Bank Switch (1-2-3). Unless I've done something wrong this means only the basic functions of the X6 work in OS X. In this respect it's perfect. It reports that there is no Microsoft keyboard attached to my computer.
There are however fat rubber pads to keep it from sliding around. For the record the connection on the number pad looks similar to USB but is in fact a different interface. I hope Microsoft will update IntelliType to enable the advanced X6 features in OS X, especially the S* macro keys, although I'm not holding my breath. There are no raisers underneath to tilt the keyboard up but that doesn't bother me. I had entertained the idea of using a USB cable to place the number pad elsewhere on my desk but no big deal. Also for some reason Scroll Lock and Pause at the top right act as the OS X screen brightness controls instead of F1 and F2. Controls that do work for me: backlighting & dimmer knob, volume knob, number pad keys (except Num Lock & Calculator), music keys (Play, Previous & Next, at least these work in iTunes, even when the app is not in focus), Windows key (acts as the Apple key as per normal). FYI for Mac OS X users I'm using Leopard 10.5.5 and the IntelliType driver software does not recognize the Sidewinder specifically.
If I decide I really want that I can disconnect the Sidewinder number pad and buy a standalone one. I have the number pad on the left side and it connects with a satisfying, magnetic snap. The F* function keys are very thin, and the rest of the keys are on the small side, but the switch action is nice and fast. The only customizable keys listed in Key Settings are the F* function keys.
So, I like to surf in bed (think of it as replacing reading a book in bed) with it next to me. I know if I want to get back into gaming on the computer I am hooked up with the seemingly limitless customization options the X6 has. The X6 is a nice sized keyboard with well spaced, full stroke keys. It seems well built and its cool how the numeric keyboard detaches and is held on with a magnet. Even with my laptop in my lap I sometimes struggle to find a key sometimes because I surf usually at night.
Not anymore. Great keyboard that is a must for anyone that who can't see their keys in the dark. Years ago I dropped a hundred bucks on a Adesso ILLUMINATED MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD BLUE ELECTRO-LUMINESCENT PS/2 ( EL-9805PB ) which to my dismay upon receiving turned out to have half stroke, small keys like an older laptop. Having an illuminated keyboard makes it much easier. My laptop weighs a TON, its a desktop replacement so anytime surfing with it in your lap leaves painful memories. The X6 is great because of the detachable keypad, illuminated keys that are springy and don't feel cheap and it also has multimedia controls on it to control your default media player which in my case is iTunes.
What I needed was an illuminated keyboard to use with my Toshiba Satellite X205-S9349 17-inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100, 2 GB RAM, 240 GB Hard DRive, HD SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium) while surfing in bed. I play my games on the PlayStation 3 80GB so that is not what drew me to the X6.
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