CM Storm Novatouch

[Lain1911]

QFR-I Hype

[hashbaz]

I smell a new compatibility kit for using Cherry doubleshots on an HHKB.  Move to call it the hashbaz kit.

[avtar]

I smell a new compatibility kit for using Cherry doubleshots on an HHKB.  Move to call it the hashbaz kit.

You magnificent human being

[SpAmRaY]

I smell a new compatibility kit for using Cherry doubleshots on an HHKB.  Move to call it the hashbaz kit.

how about just hashbizle a.k.a. HHKB-HZ

[hashbaz]

HHKbizzle

[SpAmRaY]

HHKbizzle

[HPE1000]

HHKbizzle

[YuukiHaruto]

QFR-I Hype

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Funny enough, I'll be reviewing a QFR-I right after this. I hope I can get the novatouch back some day

[lightsout714]

Looking forward to getting one of these. Anyone heard any word on price state side?

[SpAmRaY]

Looking forward to getting one of these. Anyone heard any word on price state side?

I'm going to completely guess MSRP $200 and hope it debuts at newegg for $120  )

[SSIPAK]

do you work for cm? how were you able to get one? also do you know the release date for novatouch? I just bought my first topre (FC660C) thinking that novatouch will not be released anytime soon and next day I see someone with prototype novatouch...

[Lain1911]

QFR-I Hype

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Funny enough, I'll be reviewing a QFR-I right after this. I hope I can get the novatouch back some day

Oh no don't misunderstand I'm very interested in the review and how it compared to the CM TK's performance and price

[YuukiHaruto]

Looking forward to getting one of these. Anyone heard any word on price state side?

I'm going to completely guess MSRP $200 and hope it debuts at newegg for $120  )

Officially CM says 200USD.

My earlier post disappeared!

do you work for cm? how were you able to get one? also do you know the release date for novatouch? I just bought my first topre (FC660C) thinking that novatouch will not be released anytime soon and next day I see someone with prototype novatouch...

No I don't. This is a production novatouch!  I did have a prototype Mizar before.

QFR-I Hype

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Funny enough, I'll be reviewing a QFR-I right after this. I hope I can get the novatouch back some day

Oh no don't misunderstand I'm very interested in the review and how it compared to the CM TK's performance and price

No problem

[Glenn315]

It looks really nice. 

[YuukiHaruto]

It looks really nice. 

I know right 

[dante]

I'm sure it's a good keyboard but I'll be keeping my TypeHeaven - and perhaps ordering a 2nd for the home.

[intelli78]

Do we know for sure that the sliders can be transplanted into other Topre boards?

[avtar]

Officially CM says 200USD.

Interesting. CM reps had been saying under $200 since earlier this year. Oh well, I'm still adding it to my cart.

Do we know for sure that the sliders can be transplanted into other Topre boards?

I haven't heard of anyone trying that yet. And now it looks like you'll want to replace all sliders as opposed to just some modifiers due to these ones being shorter.

[Latin00032]

do you work for cm? how were you able to get one? also do you know the release date for novatouch? I just bought my first topre (FC660C) thinking that novatouch will not be released anytime soon and next day I see someone with prototype novatouch...

I asked raj on Reddit.

He said "soon" less than a week ago.

I took it to mean less than a month.

Seems about on target at this rate.

[HPE1000]

do you work for cm? how were you able to get one? also do you know the release date for novatouch? I just bought my first topre (FC660C) thinking that novatouch will not be released anytime soon and next day I see someone with prototype novatouch...

I asked raj on Reddit.

He said "soon" less than a week ago.

I took it to mean less than a month.

Seems about on target at this rate.

༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ give me the novatouch now

[SSIPAK]

do you work for cm? how were you able to get one? also do you know the release date for novatouch? I just bought my first topre (FC660C) thinking that novatouch will not be released anytime soon and next day I see someone with prototype novatouch...

I asked raj on Reddit.

He said "soon" less than a week ago.

I took it to mean less than a month.

Seems about on target at this rate.

I see, thanks for the info. I really hope that they will sell just the sliders so I can use it for my topre

[esoomenona]

I really hope that they will sell just the sliders so I can use it for my topre

I'd wager that's almost guaranteed not to happen.

[HPE1000]

I really hope that they will sell just the sliders so I can use it for my topre

I'd wager that's almost guaranteed not to happen.

+1 They would be idiots if they did.

[intelli78]

At the right price, it could work out for them.

[dorkvader]

Don't turn it on, take it apart! Everyone is wanting to see PCB photos!

[Latin00032]

do you work for cm? how were you able to get one? also do you know the release date for novatouch? I just bought my first topre (FC660C) thinking that novatouch will not be released anytime soon and next day I see someone with prototype novatouch...

I asked raj on Reddit.

He said "soon" less than a week ago.

I took it to mean less than a month.

Seems about on target at this rate.

I see, thanks for the info. I really hope that they will sell just the sliders so I can use it for my topre

Oops! Quoted him wrong. He didn't say "soon".


Here's the link.
http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2203lr/cooler_master_announces_cm_storm_quickfire_rapid/cgi62rm

I'm Vodiodoh.

[HPE1000]

Don't turn it on, take it apart! Everyone is wanting to see PCB photos!

From matt3o


I still want to see more pics but yeah.

[YuukiHaruto]

Here comes HPE1000 

[HPE1000]

Here comes HPE1000 

[SSIPAK]

I really hope that they will sell just the sliders so I can use it for my topre

I'd wager that's almost guaranteed not to happen.

what if people who actually own novatouch need to replace their sliders? I think there is a possibility... at i least i hope 

[HPE1000]

I really hope that they will sell just the sliders so I can use it for my topre

I'd wager that's almost guaranteed not to happen.

what if people who actually own novatouch need to replace their sliders? I think there is a possibility... at i least i hope 

Then they might be able to convince CM to send them a couple, as long as they show they actually own a novatouch. I cannot think of any case where someone would need to replace all of their sliders and still have a functioning keyboard.

[esoomenona]

Or they would initiate a RMA, get it sent in for repair or replacement. How many companies send you pieces that require you to disassemble the item and void the warranty?

[HPE1000]

Or they would initiate a RMA, get it sent in for repair or replacement. How many companies send you pieces that require you to disassemble the item and void the warranty?

I know, try to convince a keyboard manufacturer you need 87 stem/switch replacements for your TKL board. They will say no

[lightsout714]

Looking forward to getting one of these. Anyone heard any word on price state side?

I'm going to completely guess MSRP $200 and hope it debuts at newegg for $120  )

Hoping your right. Looking for more of a "CM price" than a "Topre price"    A guy can dream.

[esoomenona]

I'd like to place my bet on $150-$160 MSRP.

[do_Og@n]

If CM is smart they won't go more than $160. Especially when you can buy a classic Topre for around $200 now-a-days.

[HPE1000]

If CM is smart they won't go more than $160. Especially when you can buy a classic Topre for around $200 now-a-days.

I know, I have been saying it for a while now, I think or hope they stick to $160 or less. Otherwise I think it will be a hard sell to your average person (gamer), which is their target audience I suppose.

[tribade]

do you work for cm? how were you able to get one? also do you know the release date for novatouch? I just bought my first topre (FC660C) thinking that novatouch will not be released anytime soon and next day I see someone with prototype novatouch...

I asked raj on Reddit.

He said "soon" less than a week ago.

I took it to mean less than a month.

Seems about on target at this rate.

༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ give me the novatouch now

I don't know whether this forum allows blank posts, so instead:  ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ give me the 55g novatouch now

[dante]

do you work for cm? how were you able to get one? also do you know the release date for novatouch? I just bought my first topre (FC660C) thinking that novatouch will not be released anytime soon and next day I see someone with prototype novatouch...

I asked raj on Reddit.

He said "soon" less than a week ago.

I took it to mean less than a month.

Seems about on target at this rate.

raj != Unicomp / 7-Bit

[lightsout714]

If CM is smart they won't go more than $160. Especially when you can buy a classic Topre for around $200 now-a-days.

I know, I have been saying it for a while now, I think or hope they stick to $160 or less. Otherwise I think it will be a hard sell to your average person (gamer), which is their target audience I suppose.

Yeah I think it will be a hard sell for most folks towards $200. We shall see...

[CK Briefs]

I had the impression that Raj or someone confirmed a ~$180 price point. Maybe I remembered incorrectly.

[jwaz]

I had the impression that Raj or someone confirmed a ~$180 price point. Maybe I remembered incorrectly.

This sounds like the magic number to me.

[n0rvig]

I had the impression that Raj or someone confirmed a ~$180 price point. Maybe I remembered incorrectly.

This sounds like the magic number to me.

Can't wait! That seems to about the same price a Realforce? I expect CM to be aggressively priced.

[YuukiHaruto]

I had the impression that Raj or someone confirmed a ~$180 price point. Maybe I remembered incorrectly.

This sounds like the magic number to me.

Can't wait! That seems to about the same price a Realforce? I expect CM to be aggressively priced.

A realforce is at least 230$ and are not available everywhere.

[avtar]

Any chance you could create a video that provides an idea of what it sounds like?

[YuukiHaruto]

Any chance you could create a video that provides an idea of what it sounds like?

I  already said I will 

[avtar]

Any chance you could create a video that provides an idea of what it sounds like?

I  already said I will 

Story checks out. My bad :/

[YuukiHaruto]

Review will be up later. I thank god my DSLR is around  I really wish I can keep the keyboard though

[CommonCurt]

Review will be up later. I thank god my DSLR is around  I really wish I can keep the keyboard though

Eagerly awaiting

[Belfong]

If I were CM, I'd charge $200 because of the stem. Sure you can buy RealForce for that but you have no MX compatible stem!