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Communicating over a wireless 2.4GHz connection, the litetouch keyboard features an integrated 360° trackball with left and right mouse buttons, negating the need for a separate mouse and proving ideal for living room internet surfing. Low profile backlit quiettouch scissor keys combine with intelligent power control, reducing eye strain, extending battery life and allowing you to operate in a dimmed environment.Located to the right of the physical scissor keys, the unique litetouch LCD 3-in-1 touch panel provides you with unprecedented control over your digital life. With a single press, the LCD 3-in-1 touch panel switches between media mode, numerical-pad mode and 'MyEclipse' mode, providing you with a host of commands which can be used to provide dedicated controls for a multitude of activities from replicating a simple office calculator to controlling a complex media center configuration.
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By Nick Donaldson (San Francisco, CA)
Well I wish I had read the info more clearly, I was very excited to purchase this keyboard for my new HTPC setup - full size wireless keyboard, backlit keys with an integrated touch pad, right? Wrong. It has a 'touch panel' which looks a lot like a touch pad which only gives you a handful of number keypad arrays. Had they implemented a touch pad mode as well as all the virtual keypads I would have given this guy 5 stars. But instead they chose to add a pretty useless, tiny and cheap feeling trackball (it's about 1/4" in diameter) which makes getting around the screen a real pain. Using the 'touch panel' area as a touch pad seems such an obvious usage to me, I don't understand why they decided to cripple the keyboard by only allowing number key input. Ah, well.
I had considered taping a separate wireless touch pad to the keyboard but after a couple of days the left mouse button stopped working so back it goes...
If you don't care about touch pad or mouse functionality it's quite a nice keyboard and the backlighting is great. But come on guys, there is *no* backlit wireless keyboard with integrated touch pad on the market today, here's a big opportunity to fill the void... with very little modification to an existing product. I can't be the only user who wants one.
By Clint Pachl (Phoenix, Arizona)
I just bought this keyboard at Best Buy tonight because of the mouse/keyboard combo. It was the only one they had.
My first impression was that this is a very beautiful product. The keys feel amazing. The palm rest is velvet-like. Even the packaging is impressive with its magnetic flip open information panel and see through product window. Once I arrived back home, I immediately plugged it in. I was astonished. The back-lit keyboard and illuminated multi-function pad are just gorgeous.
However, after a few minutes of using it, all of my astonishment turned into disappointment. This keyboard is not very easy to use and has some glitches.
First, the mouse (2-button + trackball) is a joke. The trackball is 5mm diameter and is loose in its hole. It is extremely hard to achieve precise cursor placement with this unit. Moreover, when you lift up on the trackball, it sticks to your finger, inadvertently moving the mouse cursor. Selecting text is a challenging task and annoyingly slow.
Secondly, I also discovered a few glitches during the hour I have been using it. For example, problems arose when using modifier keys in sequence (i.e. Ctrl+f, Ctrl+f, Ctrl+b, Ctrl+b). If continuously holding down the Ctrl while pressing f, f, b, b, the first b press is unresponsive. However, if I lift up on the Ctrl key each time, the sequence works. (BTW, these modifier keys are used for scrolling forwards and backwards in my editor).
I also noticed a problem with the LCD pad's volume slider as well. It would only slide from 100% to 50%. After restarting the keyboard, it worked properly: 0% - 100%.
I am experiencing unresponsive keys as I type this review. It may be due to the wireless interface. Currently, the keyboard and USB receiver are about 14 inches apart.
Another drawback for me is the LCD 10-key. If you're a touch-typist and use the 10-key, you will be disappointed. I need those physical keys under my fingertips to achieve 100% accuracy. I enter a lot of numbers into my business's Quickbooks and I wouldn't trust myself on this keyboard.
Overall, this is an extremely beautiful keyboard. However, it's functionality and ease of use is poor. Definitely not worth the $129.99 I paid. As someone that uses a keyboard 8+ hours a day, I would not recommend this Eclipse keyboard, especially if you're a heavy mouse user.
By E. Funk
I like the concept of this keyboard, but is does not function as well as one might hope.
1) You have to reload any assigned settings everytime you activate the keyboard out of sleep mode. You'd think they could have at least put a token amount of RAM or flash memory in this thing to remember settings.
2) I've had a number of glitchy experiences with the keys getting locked in CTRL mode. When you type S it tries to save, you type O it tries to open something. This isn't the touchpad, which I expected would take some getting used to. I've had keys repeat on me, the typing experience with the traditional keyboard is not as smooth as with my Logitech wireless keyboard. This part of the technology is not new, they should have at least that down.
3) The touchpad, doesn't always register when you want it to and also has accidental false clicks. I'll be typing an e-mail my arm brushes against the touch pad and suddenly I'm looking at my World of Warcraft log-on screen. Then when I want to adjust volume... sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
Product is a really great idea, but the execution is not smooth.
By Kaio (Santa Monica, CA)
...But first, onto my review for this awesome Eclipse Wireless Litetouch Keyboard!!!
I got a new laptop recently (see my Toshiba Qosmio review) and have it hooked up to my 50" plasma TV. I matched that setup with a Gyration Air Music Remote with Compact Keyboard and the experience of a Home Theater PC is nothing short of revolutionary. Why everyone isn't doing this already, I'll never know -- it's taken both my computer and TV experience to a whole new level of entertainment. The only real problem though, was my wireless keyboard. The Gyration Air Remote is still a "must have" that I couldn't live without, but the keyboard was problematic and often skipped letters as I typed. It also became clear that I'd prefer a full size keyboard that was backlit so it would be easier to use in dim lighting.
Enter the Eclipse Wireless Litetouch Keyboard!
I've had my eye on the Litetouch for the past month, eagerly waiting its release date. I since learned it was all the rage at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, which only got me even more excited. Visually, the Litetouch was exactly what I was looking for and I was hoping it lived up to the hype. The verdict?? It DOES!
Full Size Keyboard
Unlike the Gyration keyboard, the Litetouch has a traditional keypad layout, full size keys, and their function is both tactile and responsive. This doesn't feel like a cheapo clackety-clack keyboard. It's a well constructed quality product. The keys aren't exactly silent, but they don't make a lot of noise either. And best of all, I'm typing this review on it now, and the wireless signal is flawless; no skipped letters, delays or errors. Just smooth, responsive and accurate typing.
Customizable Touch Screen Number Pad
A great twist to this keyboard is the number pad on the right is actually a touch screen panel. It can be changed to 3 different screens and even has programmable keys that can be set to open your favorite web pages, launch music players, or even open programs on your computer. Just switch between the 3 screens to select the touch pad you want and off you go; a cool feature that increases the versatility of this keyboard tenfold. However, it would've been a nice touch if the keys could take custom images or text to give a totally custom experience. But as it is, it's pretty great none the less.
Backlit Keys!!
My Qosmio has them, and I tell ya, there's no going back. Backlit keys may sound like no big deal to those who have never had it, but trust me, it's the best. The backlighting on this Litetouch dims automatically to conserve power. I haven't timed it, but I'd say it stays lit a good couple minutes before it dims. Then it stays dim a while longer before going totally dark. But just touch any key, and it lights up right away and is ready to type with no lag time. The touch pad also has a manual dim button as well as volume control.
Rechargeable
The touch pad also displays the battery level, and the keyboard seems to hold a charge a good while. I'm going on 48 hours and the battery is still at full capacity; so good on that.
Built-In Trackball & Left/Right Mouse Buttons
I truly don't see this replacing my Gyration Air Remote, but it's cool to have a trackball and mouse buttons right under the touch pad. The trackball is responsive and smooth, and I do make use of it from time to time, but once you get used to the Gyration Air Mouse, there's just no going back. But I am glad the trackball is there because sometimes it's more convenient. I just wish the trackball itself also doubled as the left mouse button, similar to the trackball on a cell phone. It's much more intuitive to roll away with the trackball and then just click it. The left mouse button could then be programmed for something else. Maybe they'll incorporate this into the next generation Litetouch.
Custom User Profiles
Save custom profiles for your programmable buttons. I originally thought you had to load the custom profiles manually after each boot, but I've since found the solution: right click the Eclipse Wireless Litetouch Keyboard icon in the tray on the lower right, then right click your Saved profile, then click Load at Startup. Whew! Glad it works as it should, even if the info was hard to find. It should be automatic that once you create a saved profile, it automatically loads at startup without any extra steps.
Bottom Line -- this Eclipse keyboard is exactly what's been missing from my HTPC setup. It looks sleek and feels like a top quality product. I have every expectation that it will last a good while. The price isn't cheap, but not exorbitant either. This is the best wireless keyboard I've come across. Go for it; you won't be disappointed!
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