#THE MICROSOFT SIDEWINDER X6 PS2#

that's what I do most of the time (as opposed to gaming). I really can't think of nothing at the moment to compare them to, but I do know that I find them great for typing. They're not like my Saitek at all, but not really like a G15 either, and I've never used a Lycosa so I don't know about that one. They have what I would call a 'medium' stroke. as far as size is concerned, they are right in the middle between standard desktop and laptop style. All in all it's a great keyboard and I love it, so with that being said, here's some pictures.Р”Р‡irst of all thank you for the complimentР”Р„bout the keys. As a side note, it looks very good paired with my Logitech G9 mouse. Sort of reminds me of a stealth fighter or the Lamborghini ReventР“С–n as well, but nevermind that right now. instead it makes me think 'Graphic Artist' or maybe 'Video Editor'. The keyboard has a very distinct look, but it doesn't yell out 'GAMER' to me. kind of reminds me of the old DiNovo and has nice flat look on your desk. I've read a few little odds and ins on this board around the web and some are complaining about the lack of 'legs' on the underside of the board to elevate it's position in the rear. I've yet to figure out a valid use for this one at this time, but if I need it I got it. There's a button on the main board called 'Cruise Control' that allows for any keypresses to be held much like it works in an automobile. This numpad might also be very useful for Photoshop tools, hotkeys, etc. As a matter of fact, it attaches/detaches so easy that you need only place it near the side you want it on by about 1/2 inch and it literally pulls it attached to the main board and powers it up. I love the fact that MS allowed this to be detachable, great move. As you switch from mode 1 into 2 or 3, the numpad turns orange just as the S1 -S12 keys are. As I said previously, I don't personally use the numpad but I can see where this would be great in a game environment. then S13 through S30 become availible times 3. Then you get three profiles all together, I won't go into in depth on these right now (I mainly use one profile personally), but this gives you the option for even more keys, not to mention if you want to snap on the numpad.

You get 6 of them under mode 1, and 6 more under mode 2 which allows for 12. The inclusion of the S1 through S12 keys along the left side of the board are also very good for a number of tasks and of course gaming. The lighting can be adjusted from a bright and beautiful, intense red to off. much better than the button up/down types. The lighting and volume control rotary knobs are definietly a big plus, especially the volume. I absolutely love the lighting scheme, all the keys are evenly lit and the red is nice and intense around the keys. I really like the feeling of the keystrokes, feels somewhere between a laptop style and a Logitech G15. So I decided to give it a try and here's what I found. I was initially drawn to the detachable numpad because I never use it and because I like keyboards with a smaller footprint. ThatРІР‚в„ўs the kind of engineering challenge we would expect Microsoft to have solved in an $80 keyboard.I just picked up this keyboard yesterday. Microsoft told us the feet are missing due to cost (give us a break-this isnРІР‚в„ўt a $15 keyboard) and the technical challenges of having the swappable number pad remain secure. Yes, we know itРІР‚в„ўs technically better for your hands to have the keyboard laying more flat than having the back edge raised, but thatРІР‚в„ўs the way some people like to type. Our biggest gripe is the lack of РІР‚СљfeetРІР‚Сњ on the underside to tilt the keyboard upward.

#THE MICROSOFT SIDEWINDER X6 PS2#

ThereРІР‚в„ўs also no PS2 keyboard plug-itРІР‚в„ўs USB only, though thatРІР‚в„ўs not much of a problem in this day and age. ThereРІР‚в„ўs no headphone jack or USB hub, if you care about those things. It makes it easier to strike when you have your hand over the W-A-S-D and want to jump, but hitting the left Alt key will take some getting used to. The spacebar is slightly longer than with many keyboards most spacebars end around the РІР‚СљCРІР‚Сњ key, while this one goes halfway into the РІР‚СљXРІР‚Сњ.

The microsoft sidewinder x6