Saitek Cyborg keyboard launches

Go from normal to gaming mode at the press of a button

10 April 2008 12:23 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Saitek has added to its "Cyborg" line of PC gaming peripherals with the launch of a "high end gaming keyboard" that offers advanced customisation options for greater control and convenience in a durable design.

The Cyborg Keyboard features fully customisable, tri-colour key backlighting which can be applied in different colours and brightness for the key gaming areas of the keyboard.

The red, green or amber backlights can be programmed to highlight the keys most often used in gaming - the WASD, cursor, "C" and numpad keys.

The touch-sensitive, backlit dashboard control panel allows the user to quickly convert the keyboard from normal mode to gaming mode by pressing the "Cyborg" button.

Gaming mode instantly disables the Windows keys (which can quit games if accidentally pressed) and configures the colour and brightness of gaming keys.

Programmable features include enhanced multiple key presses in gaming areas for complex in-game commands and 12 programmable "C" keys with three programming modes.

In addition, keyboard settings and complicated in-game commands can be saved as game-specific profiles using Saitek's SST software so the user does not have to re-program the keyboard each time a new game is loaded.

The Cyborg Keyboard has adjustable rake angle at the front and back for maximum comfort while the WASD and cursor keys are metal plated to prevent wear from prolonged gaming use, and the keyboard also includes pass-through USB, audio and
microphone sockets.

Back in "Normal" mode the "C" keys can be programmed to open files and applications or perform specific actions, such as printing, at the touch of a button.

Saitek's Cyborg keyboard is available now to pre-order from Amazon for £60.