Product Description

The EluminX Illuminated Keyboard is a computer keyboard with internal luminescence or lighting - the first commercially available computer keyboard that remains totally visible even in dark or low-lit workspaces. The EluminX Illuminated Keyboard eliminates the glare from task lighting, eases eyestrain, and makes the keys easy to see. The keyboard illumination is provided using flat panel ElectroLuminescent technology. It's a perfect solution for late night web surfers, gamers, and computer users.This keyboard comes in a black case with sapphire illumination.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #26601 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Auravision
• Model: S202-12
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.25 pounds

Features

• Unique ElectroLuminescent Technology puts the light only where it is needed ? on the keyboard
• Throw away those Computer Eye Drops ? you won't need them once you eliminate the glare!
• Auravision EluminX potentially reduces symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome ( CVS ), such as eyestrain and headaches
• Also enhances the ambience of your computing environment, for an atmosphere conducive to creativity or meeting deadlines!
• 104 keys

Customer Reviews

Beautiful looking and simplistic...
I rarely write reviews mostly because people will buy what they want regardless of what a reviewer writes. However, I thought I'd write one mostly in response to the people who gave "bad" reviews. First let me say that I've owned this keyboard for three plus years and have been using it for all three plus of those years on a daily basis as a gaming keyboard. So yes I do "use" my keyboard rather aggressively at times.

One reviewer mentioned an interference type noise, a hum or buzz like a cooling fan. I've never heard this noise. Sounds like you have a grounding issue somewhere. If it is indeed the keyboard, it sounds defective and I'd contact the folks at Auravision about a replacement.

Another reviewer or two wrote that the keyboard is "flismy". Yes, it's not a rigid keyboard like you'd find that comes with an out of the box PC. I wouldn't want to use it to defend myself if someone broke into my home or whatnot, but it's far from delicate. The keys are low profile and the keyboard is slim without much in the way of extra plastics and clutter.

As I already mentioned, I've had the keyboard for a bit over three years and use it everyday. I've yet to see any dimming or failure in the illumination. I believe that the warranty on the illumination equates to leaving it on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 6 years or something like that. If your keyboard is dimming/going out, then I suggest contacting Auravision support and see about a replacement.

My Pros and Cons:

Pros:
Asthetically Pleasing
Soft-touch Quiet Keys
Low Profile Design


Cons:
Price


All-in-all the Elluminex Keyboard is the best keyboard, illuminated or otherwise, I've used. I bought a Logitech G15 gaming keyboard a few weeks ago (same $80 price) and it's since been returned. Yes the Auravision keyboard doesn't have multi-function keys, display screens and the like, but it's a solid, comfortable keyboard that looks phenominal in light and in the dark. If you like simple and elegent, then this keyboard is for you. If you want a myriad of buttons that you'll never use, loud clicky keys, etc. then look somewhere else.

I'm updating this as of May 14, 2008...I'm still using my keyboard on a daily basis and I've just recently had my first 'issue' with the keyboard...one key is a little harder to depress than the rest but still functions very well. Oh, and my "A" key looks like a crooked number 4...one leg has worn off. Five plus years with the same keyboard running strong. Maybe that's why Auravision no longer exists/makes this keyboard...they last too long!!!

Doesn't last
I thought this wasn't a bad keyboard when i first got it, even though it was clear that the key contacts aren't very good (noticeable if you're a very fast typist and, in fact, some of the contacts have become worse and worse over time). But the real issue here is that the lighting became less and less bright from one month to the next and finally completely went within a year. No much point of having spent this kind of money on a lighted keyboard if the "lighted" part lasts less than a year! I am now shopping for another lighted keyboard (not this brand, of course) but saw this and thought i would warn other shoppers.

Pretty . . . and Flimsy
Cool glowing lighted keyboard . . . combined with flimsy build quality and it's a gigantic waste of money. If you are a power user or have a tendency to be a little firm on the keyboard, do not buy this model. It is not sturdy at all. If you like the cool glow, get a lava lamp instead plus a real keyboard-- and have some money left over.