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October 2008
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The editors liked
Great design and comfort
Switchable key pad
Profile modes for convenience
30 programmable macro keys
Multimedia dial and buttons
Good key sensitivity
Control dials for volume & back-light level
Great software package
Calculator shortcut key on Numeric keypad
Relocatable / detachable Numeric keypad
The removable number pad can be attached to either side of this gaming keyboard
Movable number pad
Good macro functions
Nice key feel
Sturdy.
Well built
Switchable Side Keypad
Plenty of programmable Macro buttons
Multiple user profiles
Excellent backlighting
Thirty programmable keys
Profile switching
Nice selection of vanity keys
Automatically loads custom game configurations.
Even backlighting
Tons of macros
Swappable number pad
90 Macro Keys
Switchable number pad
Solid
Hard plastic
Good skid resistance
Backlit keys
Media keys
Good typing feel
In game macro recording
Good backlighting
Massive number of macros
On the fly macro recording
Adjustable multicolor backlight
Solid construction
Responsive keys
Moveable / Removable 10key pad unique and useful
The editors didn't like
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Non-removable wrist rest
Badly positioned Escape (ESC) key
No height adjustment
No integrated USB hub for mice
No official MacOS X
Linux support
No USB cable storage compartment...
The wrist rest is not removable.
No tilting feet
No USB hub or headphone jack
Basic software.
No flip down legs for angling the SideWinder X6
No side USB ports
Not very comfortable for everyday typing
No adjustable height and angle
Wrist pad isnt soft and cant detach from keyboard.
Lots of Macro Keys available for those Macro maniacs, Red Backlighting for ultimate gaming during the night with the lights switched off, Volume Dial knob to adjust volume, Detachable KeyPad and can be switched to the left or right, Can record Macros during gameplay or onthego, Microsoft SideWinder X6
Take some time to get used to the smaller keyboard keys, KeyPad buttons don’t work while detached, Have to remember which Macro buttons have what recordings in them, No USB slot or Audio/Microphone jack on the keyboard, Bookmark and Share
SideWinder x6 at nightMicrosoft SideWinder X6 is a macro heaven for hardcore gamers who know how to effectively use Macros in their gaming sessions (apparently if you look at my examples, I haven’t fully utilized the use of macros in my games). Apart ...
Detachable number pad, 90 programmable macro keys, media controls, short keys make for a fast typing experience, cool cruise control system
No USB ports, no stands on the base
A pretty impressive gaming keyboard; for macro freaks, the 90 programmable keys should prove very enticing and the host of controls combined with the detachable number pad make for a very flexible unit. ...
Simple layout doesnt overcomplicate or clutter, Good key response, Up to 72 storable macros, Quick access keys are real buttons, Swappable numpad gives flexibility
Intellitype software needs a little tweaking to remove unsupported functions
The X6 is an excellent gaming keyboard, providing innovation and useful features while keeping things simple. ...
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Published: 2008-10-16, Author: Andrew , review by: tweaktown.com
The beauty of this keyboard is in the modular design where you can swap the numeric keypad from one side to the other. In doing this you activate the extra Sn keys on the keypad.The keypad itself has magnets on the side so the interface snaps in and...
Detachable keypad is genius. Sexy styling. Quality construction. More macro keys than you can shake a light saber at. Cruise control feature. Good software.
Expensive price tag and it lacks the LCD panel featured on its main competitor. Layout of main key groups slightly compressed. Awkward placement of Esc key.
Abstract: The programmable keys were outstanding while playing MMOs and RPG-style games that could make good use of them, but the uniformity of the keypad and subsequent finger placement issues would occasionally put a damper on trying to..
Thirty programmable keys; profile-switching capability; good selection of vanity keys; automatically loads custom game configurations
Not very comfortable for everyday typing; height and angle aren't adjustable; wrist pad is hard and can't detach from keyboard
With its 30 programmable buttons, Microsoft's SideWinder X6 is a solid choice for PC gamers who demand full customisation potential. Its removable keypad is also sure to appeal to those seeking as much control as possible over their keyboard's layout ...
Abstract: Gamers demand more from their keyboards than most. Not only do they require indestructible build quality to withstand frantic key bashing, but they also want macro recording, media keys and, if possible, some superfluous LEDs to add interest. Microsoft...
