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Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard Reviews

Thirty programmable keys; profile switching; nice selection of vanity keys; automatically loads... (cnet.com)

Simple layout doesn't overcomplicate or clutter, Good key response, Up to 72 storable macros... (cnet.com.au)

alaTest Review Summary for Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard

We have collected and analyzed 9 expert reviews and 32 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 69/100 and users rate it 81/100. The average review date is March 15, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 44326 reviews from other Keyboards. The alaScore™ for this product is 91/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 91

910100

41 reviews

November, 2009

69 / 100

9 Experts

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81 / 100

32 Users

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Expert Reviews (9)

US

Microsoft Sidewinder X6 - keyboard review

By (cnet.com)

Thirty programmable keys; profile switching; nice selection of vanity keys; automatically loads custom game configurations

Not very comfortable for everyday typing; no adjustable height and angle; wrist pad isn't soft and can't detach from keyboard

dashboard.

With the Sidewinder X6 gaming keyboard, Microsoft aims at the serious PC...

Rating

70100

Partner Source
cnet.com
GB

PC Pro: Product Reviews: Microsoft Sidewinder X6 Keyboard

By Matthew Sparkes (pcpro.co.uk)

Rating

67100

pcpro.co.uk
GB

Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard Review - Peripheral Reviews

By Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

Microsoft makes a return to form with a great gaming keyboard.

Indeed a few weeks ago I got my hand on the latest iteration of that mouse...

Rating

80100

trustedreviews.com

User Reviews (32)

US

"Incredible"

By Chadian19 (cnet.com)

First off, I'd like to say that I had been us... 

Great backlighting (red seems to be better than blue)

Keys need a little getting used to (bizarre surface)

US

"Very good hardware, but lame software"

By KMorwath (cnet.com)

The hardware is very good, and the detachable... 

Red backlightning is right

Intellitype 6.3 lacks basic gaming features

US

Love it!

By Johnathan E. Ritter (amazon.com)

Love it!

Love it! I definitely--still can't spell that word right!--do. The illumination is great, especially at the letters, their are a number of Illuminated keyboards out their, but only the Saitek Eclipse 3, the G19, or simply this Keyboard. The keys are gre...

Manufacturer's Description

Powerful. Programmable. Gaming Keyboard. Ready for the next dimension in gaming performance, custom tuning, and action. Then grab on to the Microsoft SideWinderTM X6 Keyboard the powerful companion to the Microsoft line of award-winning SideWinder gaming mice. This breakthrough keyboard incorporates a host of powerful features, including a detachable key pad, in-game macro recording, a full media key set, automatic and manual mode/profi le switching, two-color dimmable backlighting, and much...

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