Function Keys?

[Muffinking]

So I've been looking at some keyboards as I just built my gaming computer and I've come across a few that look good. I've heard the Saitek Eclipse is a nice one and I was about to buy it when I realized it only has 4 function keys. Now I'm not a hardcore gamer (yet) haha, but it seems that almost every other keyboard out there has 12, 17, or more function keys. So what's the deal? Is there something I'm missing? I really need to order a keyboard soon...my computer is going to be here on monday.

Thanks!

 

[cylon]

 

[Muffinking]

HAHA thank you for clearing that up! Your diagram is fricken hilarious, me and my friends were laughing for a few minutes when we saw it. But Newegg must have a typo or something because I swear it says it only has 4...

 

[cylon]

Anytime you need me to count buttons on a keyboard for you, pm me

 

[veg1992]

Neither of you can are even allowed to the PM Feature

 

[Baez]

Really how many posts is it to be allowed now vern?

And that was pretty funny man. Not too often I laugh at a new posters jokes!

My parents have that keyboard back home I think (they don't game but they liked the lights). They said it's great.

 

[veg1992]

Ya its 40 posts now, mostly as a thing to take out Porn PM Spam

 

[Baez]

Hehe yeah I've gotten my share of those before that was implemented.

 

[carnageX]

The 4 function keys they're talking about are the ones in the top-right corner: the volume down, volume up, mute, and light switch.