Zowie introduces Celeritas mechanical keyboard

[lmnop]

Zowie Celeritas latin word for speed

• Function Key (R-Windows)
• Media Keys (F1-6)
• Repeat Rate Adjustment (F9-12)
• Unknown Cherry MX switch
• rubber adhesive feet
• laser etched keycaps
• LED on bottom change colours

video preview

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[itlnstln]

While I am glad to see all these new people in the mechanical keyboard market, why do all these "gamer" keyboards have a huge front lip?  I guess gamers don't use wrist rests or really type a whole lot.

[Bullveyr]

afaik MX black or browns, my source didn't quite remember from Computex but he will ask

[lmnop]

the prototype was unveiled at Gamescom 2010. I don't think Zowie had a booth at Computex 2010. I like the Repeat Rate Adjustment reminds me of the Northgate Omnikey.

[r3n4m3]

Really interesting time has come, the companies start to do mechanic keyboards, again. In the beginning mechanic keyboards have been created, after have passed to membrane, and now, again, mechanic go to mass. Is it recurrence?

It will be not bad, if this keypad uses MX Brown switchers. Different switchers for different people.
Now we have SS 7G or 6Gv2 with MX Black & Razer with MX Blue

[Bullveyr]

I don't think Zowie had a booth at Computex 2010.

Not everything has to be public.

Unfortunately all these new "gaming" keyboards aren't tenkeyless, I want at least see something like Microsofts X6 solution, not that I'm not allready satisfied with my Filco.

[Megaweapon]

Underlighting, eh?



What next, fog?

I would rather have a left shift key I can actually hit.

[Vittra]

While I am glad to see all these new people in the mechanical keyboard market, why do all these "gamer" keyboards have a huge front lip?  I guess gamers don't use wrist rests or really type a whole lot.

Mostly the former.. they'd rather have something intergrated or attachable.

From a gamer's perspective, Zowie's offering is FAR more interesting than Razer's at a first glace, though I doubt I'd use any of these added features over my Filco anyways. Not of a fan of the small left shift button or enter key though.

[Phaedrus2129]

Costar or iOne?

[itlnstln]

Mostly the former.. they'd rather have something intergrated or attachable.

So would I, but that's not even a full wrist rest.  The Steelseries v.7 has a full wrist rest.  This and the Razer just have a large, unnecessary/unusable front lip.

[Bullveyr]

Not of a fan of the small left shift button or enter key though.

That's the german layout.

[ch_123]

In twenty years time, keyboard collectors will look back on these Taiwanese Cherry keyboards in the same way we currently look back on those beige Taiwanese Alps keyboards...

...and we'll still be waiting on that buckling spring Mighty Mouse...

[MyvTeddy]

First Razer, now Zowie? Isn't Zowie particularly new and next thing you know, Microsoft and Logitech will release their mechanical version of their keyboards.

[itlnstln]

We can only hope.  Maybe we could get an MS Natural 4000 with Cherry browns in the future.  That would be awesome.  I would be excited at the idea of MS and Logitech releasing mechanical keyboards.

[lmnop]

Zowie has a couple mice, mouse pads, headset, mechanical keyboard. they are also developing a monitor with BenQ.

I think we will see a couple more mechanical keyboards by smaller companies like Zowie, Mad Catz/Saitek before a big company like Logitech or Microsoft.

[itlnstln]

If Mad Catz comes out with a 'board that is anywhere near the quality of their R.A.T mice, that would be awesome, too.  While I don't really get into the gamer stuff, seeing new mechanical keyboards coming out is always a good thing.

[spolia optima]

I wouldn't be surprised if some of the bigger firms (MS, Logi, etc) were working on *gasp* a new switch design.

[itlnstln]

I wouldn't be surprised if some of the bigger firms (MS, Logi, etc) were working on *gasp* a new switch design.

Keep it smooth and around 45g. and I'm in.  New would be good, too.  Right now, Cherry has things on lock down.  A little competition and innovation would be great.

[r3n4m3]

Cherry will be enriched :evil:

[itlnstln]

Cherry has been coasting on the keyboard/keyswitch front for awhile now.  Hopefully, this influx of new mechanical keyboard models will wake them up and encourage them to be more active in this market (new keyboards, new switch designs, etc.).  I don't think it's going to happen unless there is a new switch maker that starts eating into their market. That said, I don't there will be a new switch maker unless MS or Logitech decides to make some proprietary design (unlikely), and with all of the third-party keyboards coming out, Cherry won't have much motivation to make their own product.  Then again, we are talking about Cherry who doesn't have much motivation to do much of anything.

[spolia optima]

Unlikely, yes. But the mechanical keyboard market has seen a remarkable comeback in recent years. Someone's bound to develop a product to "shake things up", if only to put themselves in the spotlight. If anyone, I'd wager on Logitech. Hell, they have the RnD funds for it, and I'm sure that they wanna get some of their business back from Razer. Why not create a cost-effective mechanical that even die-hard rubber dome fans would like? Topre-clone, anyone? *crosses fingers*

[Phaedrus2129]

Cherry... Motivation? Doing something?


Pardon me, I'm going to go buy stock in an ice hotel in hell--just look out for the giants.

[keyboardlover]

I think it would be cool to have a mechanical switch keyboard (possibly Topre) where the keys are weighted differently to create a more 'ergonomic' experience. Key Tronic has this feature and even though their keyboards are rubber dome, they're very comfortable to type on. This photo shows how the keys are weighted in a Key Tronic:



I think this is a very cool feature.

[itlnstln]

It's cooler in theory than in practice.  I have a variable-weight Topre, and the effect is very subtle.  So much so, that you don't even notice it (maybe that means they did it right). It might be more noticeable on heavier switches, but it seems that when you go lighter, those same differences aren't as apparent, at least IMO.

[SirClickAlot]

I think the coming years more and more consumers and suppliers will focus on improving their computer interfaces. Microsoft and/or Logitech are bound to jump in with mechanical keyboards eventually.

The only reason I have an Iphone is because of the quality of the user interface( Fit ) not because of the offered functionality(Function) or aesthetics(Form). Form Fit Function with the emphasis on Fit..... The computer era started with emphasis on Function, then there was emphasis on Form with companies like Apple and lately the emphasis starts to be where it is most needed and ultimately generates the most direct consumer  satisfaction : Fit.
That's the whole reason why you try shoes before buying. They need to Fit around your feet even though you are sure of the generic Form/Shape ( Size 11 ) or Function ( Keep feet warm and dry ). If all shoe shops in your neighborhood sell the same low quality and low price shoes you might never know anything better fitting exists. The presence of the Internet can break this fragile stalemate with sites like GH [Rampant Self Advertising On] or possibly mine.... [ Rampant Self Advertising Off ]


Regards.

[muchadoaboutnothing]

I shot off an email to Zowie asking what kind of switches this uses. If I get an update I'll post back.

[quadibloc]

It's interesting to see that the Zonal Organization for World Intelligence and Espionage has now branched out into the keyboard business.

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Your Zowie Face was the title of the theme music for "In Like Flint", the sequel to "Our Man Flint".

[quadibloc]

Plot Synopsis: Guy Discovers Tropical Paradise Island with Bikini Clad Pleasure Units.  
Blows up island.
WTF?

Well, as the clip you showed us indicates, the "pleasure units" were real women, enslaved by hypnotism. So of course Flint would rescue them!

And the second move in the series centered around a spa, "Fabulous Face", also brainwashing women, but this time to carry out their schemes directly.

One of the James Bond novels also centered around brainwashing women: "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". But brainwashing women into bringing a virus into Britain to wipe out its chickens somehow seems to be a rather lacklustre diabolical plan.

That was, of course, the book where James Bond actually got married - but then, shortly after, his new bride was murdered by Blofeld. The movie featured Diana Rigg in her role... but while she might have been the best Bond-girl, it featured George Lazenby as Bond, who was unsuccessful in that role.

[ch_123]

it featured George Lazenby as Bond, who was unsuccessful in that role.

Yes, in the same way that Mussolini was an unsuccessful leader of Italy...

[ch_123]

Go go 80s pop ones -

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