Author Topic: Introducing: The CM Storm Trigger (Read 23021 times)

FrittenFett · « **on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 03:56:39 »

Cooler Master just showed their new keyboard at the Computex, based on Black MX and backlit, called "Trigger".
Fancy name, fancy design, but good things inside?!

For all german-speaking:
http://videos.pcgameshardware.de/video/2488/Computex-Cooler-Master-CM-Storm-mit-erster-Gaming-Tastatur
:happy:

Features:

- Red Backlit
- BlackMX
- Handwrist
- Different Light-Modes
- Macro & Multimedia Keys
- Macro-Memory
- Mini-USB Connector
- 2x USB Hub with PSU-Connector

€:
No spoiler tags?

yjhuoh · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 04:17:26 »

looks like a razer mamba ultimate variant with blacks instead of blues.

FrittenFett · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 04:19:02 »

What?

Mamba = Mouse.

Razer uses snakes for mice and spiders for KBs as names.

And there's everything different as far it is possible to a MX KB - different switch, different LEDs, different design and finish, different keycaps.
Mao.

Hydroid · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 04:28:32 »

In my honest opinion it looks seriously ugly. There was a time a few years ago when I was into all the tacky looking keyboards, but now I prefer plain/clean looks. But hey, the more of these kinds of things that come out the more ignorant people will learn about mechanical keyboards and maybe start looking for actually good keyboards.

flaming_june · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 04:32:20 »

It need more macro keys for some gamers. The choice of black switches is also a poor one considering a saturated market for gaming keyboards with black switches.

What is X? · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 05:06:39 »

Quote from: FrittenFett;354038

What?

Mamba = Mouse.

Razer uses snakes for mice and spiders for KBs as names.

And there's everything different as far it is possible to a MX KB - different switch, different LEDs, different design and finish, different keycaps.
Mao.

How do you explain my Diamondback 3G mouse then? lol...

FrittenFett · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 05:08:22 »

Well, see, it's a poor bastard.
That's all.

Wallach · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 05:11:49 »

I would have jumped on red or brown switches to have something to draw away from Black Widow and 6Gv2/7G sales. Switches they aren't offering and that other people recommend for gaming still.

FrittenFett · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 05:14:41 »

This is the reason I#m not so excited about it, except the fact it is a Cooler Master Mech.

yjhuoh · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 05:15:37 »

doh i meant black widow

Hydroid · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 06:23:51 »

Quote from: What is X?;354048

How do you explain my Diamondback 3G mouse then? lol...

The Diamondback is a snake too.

elef · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 07:39:12 »

Quote from: Hydroid;354070

The Diamondback is a snake too.

Exactly.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 08:12:11 »

the casing looks tacky. but at least they put the usb in a better place than on the right edge where it won't be in the way. it's not blue led which is also good. it does say, hey i'm a black widow clone though. same key layout, backlit, similar blocky font for the legends. just in a tackier looking casing, and a big crappy looking wrist rest.

FrittenFett · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 08:25:24 »

Similar font?!
Did you forget the Tron-like font of BW?!

FrittenFett · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 08:38:55 »

Ripster, you just posted a picture of a _Logitech G19_ ?!
Wait, what time do you have over there?! Overfatigue?!
Do you suffer under a bad disease? Tell us, we have to give therapy to you!

calavera · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 08:50:54 »

Cooler Masters make great computer cases. Why they're branching out to keyboard is beyond me.

Zet · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 09:00:06 »

I wonder how the "gamers" face looks like when they know their macro keys, and software isn't that unique and pro, when they find out they can do the same, on any keyboard with AutoHotKey scripts

FrittenFett · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 09:00:50 »

They already entered the gaming market with their mice, remember?!
(Sentinel, Inferno & Spawn)

Chobopants · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 09:10:21 »

Quote from: Zet;354115

I wonder how the "gamers" face looks like when they know their macro keys, and software isn't that unique and pro, when they find out they can do the same, on any keyboard with AutoHotKey scripts

Yeah, I've always found macro keys to be pointless. AHK let's you do the same and much, much more without bulky keys that get key in the way and are unused most of the time. Of course I thought The G15/19 series was uncomfortable to use and unattractive. The keys feel like they're 3 inches off the desk and made out of the cheapest plastic they could find.

Carter · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:17:59 »

Love the pics! Keep up the comments! We love seeing buzz about this keyboard

noodles256 · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:22:14 »

I plan on buying the spawn when it comes available in the US.

or anywhere for that matter

Carter · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:27:44 »

Quote from: noodles256;354322

I plan on buying the spawn when it comes available in the US.

or anywhere for that matter

Will be available July 5th. Check out the cmstorm.com forums to check out how we fixed the LOD. <1.5mm

noodles256 · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:29:08 »

I was actually reading the forums about that. One firmware fix and everyone screams happily.

Are you a cooler master rep?

Carter · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:33:14 »

Maybe

noodles256 · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:34:09 »

!

wlcm 2 gh.

Hopefully you have a better reputation the Xarmor Rep.

aka The Solutor

Carter · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 16:35:28 »

Build quality will be the exact same as Filco.

noodles256 · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 17:21:13 »

always good to have a rep involved in the commmunity.

Lanx · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 20:10:08 »

if it is from the same build quality as the cm mice, it might be good. Now my cm storm is good, it's my daily rider, it does feel cheap and i did open it up (to take 10g of weight off of it) but it works. Macro software is pretty crappy tho, having used logitech/nostromo/razer cm software is the worst so if you you want this for macros, idk i wouldn't trust it for that.

Carter · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 22:49:44 »

Quote from: Lanx;354456

if it is from the same build quality as the cm mice, it might be good. Now my cm storm is good, it's my daily rider, it does feel cheap and i did open it up (to take 10g of weight off of it) but it works. Macro software is pretty crappy tho, having used logitech/nostromo/razer cm software is the worst so if you you want this for macros, idk i wouldn't trust it for that.

I agree, we have had some interesting software sets. That is all changing. The software set for this keyboard will be flawless, and the build quality will be identical to a Filco board. Things are changing for the better on the CM Storm front, Trust me

Tallon · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 23:01:24 »

Quote from: Hydroid;354040

In my honest opinion it looks seriously ugly. There was a time a few years ago when I was into all the tacky looking keyboards, but now I prefer plain/clean looks. But hey, the more of these kinds of things that come out the more ignorant people will learn about mechanical keyboards and maybe start looking for actually good keyboards.

Who's to say this won't be a good keyboard? Everyone has different needs and wants (such as a set of macro keys and red back lit black switch keyboards). On the other hand, I doubt I'll get this keyboard. I'm far too used to my browns now to get black switches... we need more choices (besides XArmor) for brown back-lit keyboards!

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Author Topic: Introducing: The CM Storm Trigger (Read 23021 times)