Reviews of the Microsoft Sidewinder X6 - keyboard
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CNET Review
The Good: Thirty programmable keys; profile switching; nice selection of vanity keys; automatically loads custom game configurations.
The Bad: Not very comfortable for everyday typing; no adjustable height and angle; wrist pad isn't soft and can't detach from keyboard.
The Bottom Line: With its 30 programmable buttons, the Sidewinder X6 is solid choice for PC gamers who demand total customization. Its removable keypad is also sure to draw in the gamer who wants control over ergonomic preferences.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 44449 other Keyboards reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
gizmodo.com
Review Summary: The Gadget: Microsoft's SideWinder X6, their first ever bona fide SideWinder gaming keyboard, designed especially for Sith Lords with red adjustable backlighting, a pisston of macros and a hot swappable number/macro keypad.
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No Rating
crunchgear.com
Review Summary: The rebirth of the Sidewinder brand is, I think a good thing for Microsoft. Their flashy, chunky game gear is functional and actually different — witness the X5 mouse, big enough for a Kodiak, and its upcoming big brother the X8, which looks even ...
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news.com.au
Review Summary: 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.
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Part number: AGB-00001
General
- Device Type Keyboard
- Form Factor External
- Localization English - North America
- Depth 9.2 in
- Width 20.2 in
- Height 1.8 in
- Weight 2.9 lbs
- Localization English:North America
Input Device
- Interface USB
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Keys Qty 104
- Features Backlit, Palm rest, Cruise Control, Detachable keypad, Automatic profile switching, Two-color adjustable backlighting
- Key/Button Function Mute, Volume, Calculator, Multimedia, Programmable, Macros buttons, Macro record button
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) None
- Interfaces None
- Connections 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Compliant Standards CE, UL, EMC, FCC, TUV, cUL, BSMI, GOST, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL, ICES-003, ISO 9001, ISO 140001
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft IntelliType Pro
- OS Required Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
- System Requirements Details Windows XP/Vista - HD 100 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) Included 1 USB cable Integrated
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
Interface(s) Required
- Port(s) / Connector(s) Required 1 USB 4 pin USB Type A
Interface Provided
- Port(s) Total (Free) None
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years
Expansion Slot(s)
- Slot(s) Provided None
Product Photos
User Opinions
Buying Choices
Sidewinder X6 Keyboard from 5 online stores: Lowest Price: $49.00
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CompuDirect.com
$49.00 |
In stock: yes
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PCdirect.com
$49.98 |
In stock: see site
- Sears.com $57.45 | In stock: yes
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TECH ON WEB
$62.83 |
In stock: yes
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NextWarehouse.com
$68.65 |
In stock: yes
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