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Offline MyersKL

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Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« on: Tue, 15 April 2014, 21:38:18 »
Just stumbled onto this press release.

Cooler Master will soon introduce the new QuickFire Rapid-i (available first in North America), a mechanical keyboard "offering full keyboard illumination and unique lighting effects." Looks like a TKL layout with media shortcuts, NKRO and other features found on other keyboards in their product line.

Link here:
http://us.coolermaster.com/en/company/newsDetail-en14040200013f15-20140402.html?page=1

Here is link to microsite:
http://event.coolermaster.com/rapidi/
« Last Edit: Tue, 15 April 2014, 21:44:41 by MyersKL »
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 15 April 2014, 21:44:33 »
Woah, the Active light backlighting thing sounds really cool. Anyone have any idea around when this is going to be released?
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 15 April 2014, 21:46:29 »
A CM with Ducky backlighting? Hopefully at CM prices? I'm in.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 15 April 2014, 21:49:05 »
There's a signup page to be notified of its availability:

http://event.coolermaster.com/rapidi/

I'm about ready to purchase either a Quick Fire Stealth or Quick Fire TK. This platform looks very interesting.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 15 April 2014, 21:54:33 »
Although it does say "quiet and tactile mechanical switches". So no blues? Or browns?
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 15 April 2014, 21:55:32 »
$149.99 MSRP
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 15 April 2014, 21:57:15 »
And how about firmware programmability...

Many of us, if not all of us at GH already have keyboards with lights...

Any possibility on programmable/ flash-able firmware?

---   at least programmable keys no?
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 15 April 2014, 21:57:28 »
HOW ***KING MUCH??!??
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 15 April 2014, 22:01:45 »
Quote from: katushkin on Tue, 15 April 2014, 21:57:28
HOW ***KING MUCH??!??

lame ass gamers are going to eat this **** up


excuse me, i mean "g4m3rs"
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 15 April 2014, 23:11:44 »
You mean l33t g4m3rz

That is super steep. This is Ducky's price range, and I can't see people with any sense buying this over a Ducky.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 15 April 2014, 23:24:02 »
wtf...is this normal CM pricing?

they're really trying to cash in on front-mounted LEDs eh...
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 16 April 2014, 00:02:22 »
tell me that's not real ... I've felt ducky quality to be not up to par as CM though  :-X

you guys say it's for l33t gamerz but then again CM isn't into bull****, just pure ... No this is definitely for l33t gamerz.

I'm waiting for the QFR-SI. I might be able to get my hands on a QFR-SI. If it's really that much this is a no-no to me. how many TKL ducky shines are there? I have to pay through the nose for a ducky shine here ...
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 16 April 2014, 00:07:13 »
Quote from: YuukiHaruto on Wed, 16 April 2014, 00:02:22
tell me that's not real ... I've felt ducky quality to be not up to par as CM though  :-X

you guys say it's for l33t gamerz but then again CM isn't into bull****, just pure ... No this is definitely for l33t gamerz.

I'm waiting for the QFR-SI. I might be able to get my hands on a QFR-SI. If it's really that much this is a no-no to me. how many TKL ducky shines are there? I have to pay through the nose for a ducky shine here ...

qfr was a clean board

but other cm boards were pure gamer cough cough trigger z cough cough
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:33:04 »
Twice the price of the QFR? CM storm pls...
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:40:53 »
Quote from: calvins1 on Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:33:04
Twice the price of the QFR? CM storm pls...

But about on par with other TKL backlit keyboards.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #15 on: Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:51:00 »
Quote from: rowdy on Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:40:53
Quote from: calvins1 on Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:33:04
Twice the price of the QFR? CM storm pls...

But about on par with other TKL backlit keyboards.

Maybe in australia, but Ducky TKL backlit keyboards were always in the $120-140 vicinity around here. I see some on NCIX.com for $110 atm. MSRP may have been $150 for ducky full-sized boards at one point, not TKL.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #16 on: Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:53:46 »
Quote from: calvins1 on Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:51:00
Quote from: rowdy on Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:40:53
Quote from: calvins1 on Wed, 16 April 2014, 01:33:04
Twice the price of the QFR? CM storm pls...

But about on par with other TKL backlit keyboards.

Maybe in australia, but Ducky TKL backlit keyboards were always in the $120-140 vicinity around here. I see some on NCIX.com for $110 atm. MSRP may have been $150 for ducky full-sized boards at one point, not TKL.

PCCG Ducky Shine 3 TKL for AU$149 (about US$140).  So if the QFRi is US$149 that would make it about AU$160.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #17 on: Wed, 16 April 2014, 09:48:10 »
Quote from: Pacifist on Wed, 16 April 2014, 00:07:13
Quote from: YuukiHaruto on Wed, 16 April 2014, 00:02:22
tell me that's not real ... I've felt ducky quality to be not up to par as CM though  :-X

you guys say it's for l33t gamerz but then again CM isn't into bull****, just pure ... No this is definitely for l33t gamerz.

I'm waiting for the QFR-SI. I might be able to get my hands on a QFR-SI. If it's really that much this is a no-no to me. how many TKL ducky shines are there? I have to pay through the nose for a ducky shine here ...

qfr was a clean board

but other cm boards were pure gamer cough cough trigger z cough cough

I'm using one right now ... I think it's subtle :( It just has that clean white LED look. Green and red are for l33t g4m3rz
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #19 on: Thu, 17 April 2014, 08:23:24 »
thats still impressive despite the cost. Id get one if I had the finances
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #20 on: Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:11:32 »
Quote from: katushkin on Tue, 15 April 2014, 23:11:44
You mean l33t g4m3rz

That is super steep. This is Ducky's price range, and I can't see people with any sense buying this over a Ducky.

But I'm pretty sure this will still sell well, as l33t g4m3r5 usually don't have exposure to Ducky's, and only see what is on the front page of PCGamer, or other consumer-oriented sites/publishers. To them, this will be the next great thing after the BW.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #21 on: Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:13:08 »
Quote from: YuukiHaruto on Wed, 16 April 2014, 00:02:22
tell me that's not real ... I've felt ducky quality to be not up to par as CM though  :-X

you guys say it's for l33t gamerz but then again CM isn't into bull****, just pure ... No this is definitely for l33t gamerz.

I'm waiting for the QFR-SI. I might be able to get my hands on a QFR-SI. If it's really that much this is a no-no to me. how many TKL ducky shines are there? I have to pay through the nose for a ducky shine here ...

So are you saying you think coolermaster boards are better than ducky boards?
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #22 on: Thu, 17 April 2014, 18:33:43 »
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:13:08
Quote from: YuukiHaruto on Wed, 16 April 2014, 00:02:22
tell me that's not real ... I've felt ducky quality to be not up to par as CM though  :-X

you guys say it's for l33t gamerz but then again CM isn't into bull****, just pure ... No this is definitely for l33t gamerz.

I'm waiting for the QFR-SI. I might be able to get my hands on a QFR-SI. If it's really that much this is a no-no to me. how many TKL ducky shines are there? I have to pay through the nose for a ducky shine here ...

So are you saying you think coolermaster boards are better than ducky boards?

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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #23 on: Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:05:45 »
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:13:08
Quote from: YuukiHaruto on Wed, 16 April 2014, 00:02:22
tell me that's not real ... I've felt ducky quality to be not up to par as CM though  :-X

you guys say it's for l33t gamerz but then again CM isn't into bull****, just pure ... No this is definitely for l33t gamerz.

I'm waiting for the QFR-SI. I might be able to get my hands on a QFR-SI. If it's really that much this is a no-no to me. how many TKL ducky shines are there? I have to pay through the nose for a ducky shine here ...

So are you saying you think coolermaster boards are better than ducky boards?

Sounds more like the Ducky keyboards are much more expensive, and as a consequence are less favoured.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #24 on: Thu, 17 April 2014, 22:09:34 »
Quote from: rowdy on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:05:45
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 17 April 2014, 15:13:08
Quote from: YuukiHaruto on Wed, 16 April 2014, 00:02:22
tell me that's not real ... I've felt ducky quality to be not up to par as CM though  :-X

you guys say it's for l33t gamerz but then again CM isn't into bull****, just pure ... No this is definitely for l33t gamerz.

I'm waiting for the QFR-SI. I might be able to get my hands on a QFR-SI. If it's really that much this is a no-no to me. how many TKL ducky shines are there? I have to pay through the nose for a ducky shine here ...

So are you saying you think coolermaster boards are better than ducky boards?

Sounds more like the Ducky keyboards are much more expensive, and as a consequence are less favoured.

Or Yuuki is just delusional. You never know.
Or maybe this board is the next endgame, who knows. Can't be sure till you try.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #25 on: Tue, 06 May 2014, 17:17:47 »
I just bought a normal QFR, then found out about the Rapid-i. I was all excited that it would have either replaced the QFR, or would only be around $99.

I was ready to swap it out for the new one until I found out that it would cost me twice as much. That's really too bad.

At least I don't have buyers remorse ;)
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #26 on: Wed, 07 May 2014, 09:42:11 »
Quote from: Altis on Tue, 06 May 2014, 17:17:47
I just bought a normal QFR, then found out about the Rapid-i. I was all excited that it would have either replaced the QFR, or would only be around $99.

I was ready to swap it out for the new one until I found out that it would cost me twice as much. That's really too bad.

At least I don't have buyers remorse ;)
In the beginning of the QFR the price now is nowhere near the launch SRP ...
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #27 on: Wed, 07 May 2014, 11:07:51 »
Curious what the selling point of the ARM processor is

*EDIT* Ahhhhh the lighting. Makes sense now.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #28 on: Wed, 07 May 2014, 12:14:34 »
Ducky has it as well. Ducky Shine 3 TKL costs as much as the QF-I and people aren't angry?  :p

And the CM Storm MECH and the Trigger Z ... Also the Roccat Ryos MK Pro but these use the microcontroller more for macro.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #29 on: Thu, 08 May 2014, 01:29:28 »
I was disappointed at the 150$ price tag since it seems like a QFR with LED. Which the QFR can be gotten for about 60$ I just think CM overstepped slightly because I feel that most people don't think of it as a superior product when it comes in mechanical keyboards. Don't get me wrong the QFR is like a honda, number 1 owned and you should own one too but to compete with Ducky, Das, Filco, etc in pricing. Hmmm I wonder. I'm still new here and don't assume to know a hill of beans about anything. Just my observation from what I know so far. Personally if I'm dropping 150$ on a keyboard it's not going to be a CM product. I am however enjoying my normal QFR :)
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #30 on: Thu, 08 May 2014, 07:58:36 »
I wonder who makes the controller. (Chinese noodles plant ?)
Flash memory has a habit of "self-evaporating" (limited data retention).
We end up with a brick when the firmware goes to heaven.
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Offline YuukiHaruto

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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #31 on: Thu, 08 May 2014, 12:21:25 »
Quote from: Lain1911 on Thu, 08 May 2014, 01:29:28
I was disappointed at the 150$ price tag since it seems like a QFR with LED. Which the QFR can be gotten for about 60$ I just think CM overstepped slightly because I feel that most people don't think of it as a superior product when it comes in mechanical keyboards. Don't get me wrong the QFR is like a honda, number 1 owned and you should own one too but to compete with Ducky, Das, Filco, etc in pricing. Hmmm I wonder. I'm still new here and don't assume to know a hill of beans about anything. Just my observation from what I know so far. Personally if I'm dropping 150$ on a keyboard it's not going to be a CM product. I am however enjoying my normal QFR :)
QFR with LED and the blingy features of a shine 3.
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Offline YuukiHaruto

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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #32 on: Sat, 17 May 2014, 15:35:39 »
Since you guys are all hot in the neck for the pricing of the QF-I I'll shed some light (pun not intended LOL)
The 150$ price list is actually because it's not actually launched yet ... 150$ are for the early adopters. :p Actual price is not going to be anywhere near that as far as I know ...
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #33 on: Sat, 17 May 2014, 17:55:24 »
TKL CODE keyboard with MX clear is $150, with MX green is $165.

If QRF-i is similar quality, it will sell, even at $150.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #34 on: Sat, 17 May 2014, 18:44:19 »
the CODE is an example of grand marketing being a better seller than innovation.

damn atwood.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #35 on: Sun, 18 May 2014, 00:21:59 »
Quote from: tbc on Sat, 17 May 2014, 18:44:19
the CODE is an example of grand marketing being a better seller than innovation.

damn atwood.

How so? It's $5 more than a standard V2. Or do you just mean how fast it sells out?
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Offline feizor

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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #36 on: Sun, 18 May 2014, 02:53:31 »
Quote from: daerid on Sun, 18 May 2014, 00:21:59
Quote from: tbc on Sat, 17 May 2014, 18:44:19
the CODE is an example of grand marketing being a better seller than innovation.

damn atwood.

How so? It's $5 more than a standard V2. Or do you just mean how fast it sells out?

They come with clears, I would buy if shipping to AU wasn't so costly and if they were in stock.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #37 on: Sun, 18 May 2014, 03:00:55 »
The Code comes with less common switches and white lighting. I'm a fan of both the lighting and the 2 switch types. It's not marketing to me, it offers a product similar to what Ducky has, but with the switches that they don't.

Innovation isn't actually necessary if your product fills in the gap while being competitively priced.
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Offline YuukiHaruto

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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #38 on: Sun, 18 May 2014, 11:14:51 »
Try getting one any time this week. Talk about practicality first before you rave on a about keyboard.
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #39 on: Sun, 18 May 2014, 11:37:14 »
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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #40 on: Sun, 18 May 2014, 13:47:59 »
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Offline Sniping

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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #41 on: Sun, 18 May 2014, 14:14:31 »
I posted every Code keyboard.
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Offline YuukiHaruto

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Re: Cooler Master introduces QuickFire Rapid-i
« Reply #42 on: Sun, 18 May 2014, 16:30:48 »
Quote from: Sniping on Sun, 18 May 2014, 14:14:31
I posted every Code keyboard.
How about buying one NEW direct from WASD? Not everyone lives in EU/US here ya know.
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