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Title: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Tue, 12 February 2013, 05:12:48: Straight to my question! I will be buying my first mechanical keyboard soon, some might not know the answer to this but, is there any release date expectations for CM Quickfire Rapid Stealth edition with Cherry Red switches?

Thanks :)
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Tue, 12 February 2013, 18:42:45: I'd say next month (March) .. will keep you updated as I get news
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Wed, 13 February 2013, 03:51:25: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Tue, 12 February 2013, 18:42:45
I'd say next month (March) .. will keep you updated as I get news

Could you predict like, early or late? Cause I wanna know if I should buy the TK or wait for the Stealth :c
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Wed, 13 February 2013, 10:50:48: I wanna say mid-March... please don't hold me to this - anything can happen when things are being shipped from across the globe.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Thu, 14 February 2013, 03:01:53: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Wed, 13 February 2013, 10:50:48
I wanna say mid-March... please don't hold me to this - anything can happen when things are being shipped from across the globe.

Oh ok :) And the last question, will it be more, than the current Rapid with Cherry mx red switches? Or less? Cause I really can't wait to get my first mechanical keyboard which will probably be a Rapid Stealth or a TK :))

Thanks very much for your answers, I know it's not easy to answer questions, knowing what you can say and what you can't about the upcoming products.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Nam28k on Wed, 20 February 2013, 22:10:06: I have an office full of programmers that are dieing to get their hands on the quickfire stealth

Any chance you do corporate discounts? ;D
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Thu, 21 February 2013, 15:29:57: Do you have a general idea of how many you would order? I can work with our sales team to see what customer could work that out!
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Fri, 22 February 2013, 05:54:11: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Thu, 21 February 2013, 15:29:57
Do you have a general idea of how many you would order? I can work with our sales team to see what customer could work that out!

Any changes to the keyboard? Something new/replaced things? Comparing to the CES version.

Could we get some sneak peaks? :p
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Fri, 22 February 2013, 11:17:22: Nothing changed, looks like the CES version. The low-profile design is what we're aiming at.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Fri, 22 February 2013, 11:58:33: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Fri, 22 February 2013, 11:17:22
Nothing changed, looks like the CES version. The low-profile design is what we're aiming at.

Could we get some sexy photos for it? <3
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Fri, 22 February 2013, 12:31:05: Working on it as we speak ;)
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Fri, 22 February 2013, 12:37:15: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Fri, 22 February 2013, 12:31:05
Working on it as we speak ;)

Aww you're the best man :p, when the XT and Stealth comes out... Watch out Filco. Do I need even need to remind of the XT backlit version? :3
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Fri, 22 February 2013, 18:12:45: Yep..we plan on getting the backlit XT (aka XTS) going as soon as we can. Lots of ideas, but we just gotta be patient ><

Also, here are the stealth photos you asked for:

http://imageshack.us/a/img255/9969/stealth1v.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img705/3067/stealth2u.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img577/2198/stealth3.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img5/7721/stealth4.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img716/8913/stealth5.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img715/7449/stealth6.jpg
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Warduke on Fri, 22 February 2013, 21:32:52: Thanks for the pics Rajiv, it's a real beauty.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: inteli722 on Fri, 22 February 2013, 21:35:46: Oh yeah. that's a great looking keyboard, and I hope to see it at similar price points as the regular QFR :)

also: Are the LED colors going to match the Switch colors?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Sat, 23 February 2013, 02:23:10: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Fri, 22 February 2013, 18:12:45
Yep..we plan on getting the backlit XT (aka XTS) going as soon as we can. Lots of ideas, but we just gotta be patient ><

Also, here are the stealth photos you asked for:

http://imageshack.us/a/img255/9969/stealth1v.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img705/3067/stealth2u.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img577/2198/stealth3.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img5/7721/stealth4.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img716/8913/stealth5.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img715/7449/stealth6.jpg

Thanks man! I'm wondering, What does those little lights mean? I understand caps lock, but the others? Can you turn them off? (Btw I don't use a full-size keyboard, that might be the reason why, lol.)
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Toad1677 on Sat, 23 February 2013, 12:21:58: Quote from: Freezzy on Sat, 23 February 2013, 02:23:10
Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Fri, 22 February 2013, 18:12:45
Yep..we plan on getting the backlit XT (aka XTS) going as soon as we can. Lots of ideas, but we just gotta be patient ><

Also, here are the stealth photos you asked for:

http://imageshack.us/a/img255/9969/stealth1v.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img705/3067/stealth2u.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img577/2198/stealth3.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img5/7721/stealth4.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img716/8913/stealth5.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img715/7449/stealth6.jpg

Thanks man! I'm wondering, What does those little lights mean? I understand caps lock, but the others? Can you turn them off? (Btw I don't use a full-size keyboard, that might be the reason why, lol.)

FN + F9 disables win keys. Red light is on when win keys are disable. Other one is the Screen Lock key.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 23 February 2013, 23:49:33: Quote from: Toad1677 on Sat, 23 February 2013, 12:21:58
Quote from: Freezzy on Sat, 23 February 2013, 02:23:10
Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Fri, 22 February 2013, 18:12:45
Yep..we plan on getting the backlit XT (aka XTS) going as soon as we can. Lots of ideas, but we just gotta be patient ><

Also, here are the stealth photos you asked for:

http://imageshack.us/a/img255/9969/stealth1v.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img705/3067/stealth2u.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img577/2198/stealth3.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img5/7721/stealth4.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img716/8913/stealth5.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img715/7449/stealth6.jpg

Thanks man! I'm wondering, What does those little lights mean? I understand caps lock, but the others? Can you turn them off? (Btw I don't use a full-size keyboard, that might be the reason why, lol.)

FN + F9 disables win keys. Red light is on when win keys are disable. Other one is the Screen Lock key.
This is true, and is (also) the exact behaviour the QFR exhibits. For this reason, I suspect they'll be priced similarly, but we'll see.

Ofcourse, capslock, scroll-lock are usually "off". Winkeylock is up to the user. I only have it active when I'm in a game that doesn't play nice (like Deus Ex 1). As a result, my QFR is almost always completely unlit.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: LechnerDE on Sun, 24 February 2013, 06:34:50: I can't wait! I think I am going for the green switches this time ;D
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Sun, 24 February 2013, 09:18:11: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Fri, 22 February 2013, 18:12:45
http://imageshack.us/a/img577/2198/stealth3.jpg

Rajiv, that's a great idea! LED's under/on the sides for epic lightning effects? Why not! :o
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Nask on Sun, 24 February 2013, 09:55:08: It will be awesome if it's around same price of QFR.
Definitely interested.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Mon, 25 February 2013, 10:37:58: We want to keep price close to QFR.. we're getting closer to the launch so I'll be posting updates here ;)
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: keymaster on Mon, 25 February 2013, 10:39:18: Hello, Rajiv

What's the news on the backlit Quickfire Rapids? Have those been realized and will they be in production in the future?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Tue, 26 February 2013, 11:48:01: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Mon, 25 February 2013, 10:37:58
We want to keep price close to QFR.. we're getting closer to the launch so I'll be posting updates here ;)

Well you could lower it down a bit we won't mind guys, will we :p ?

Heh, any news on early/mid/late month release? Cause the wait is killing me! I wanna have it right now! xD
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Dante003 on Tue, 26 February 2013, 15:53:57: A backlit quick fire rapid stealth would be cool, wouldnt?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Sun, 03 March 2013, 06:10:45: So any news Rajiv on this dream of mine? <3
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Tue, 05 March 2013, 11:47:46: It is in the timeline :) No ETA yet.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Tue, 05 March 2013, 13:33:52: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Tue, 05 March 2013, 11:47:46
It is in the timeline :) No ETA yet.

You're killing me :eek:
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: keymaster on Tue, 05 March 2013, 13:41:47: Quote from: Freezzy on Tue, 05 March 2013, 13:33:52
Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Tue, 05 March 2013, 11:47:46
It is in the timeline :) No ETA yet.

You're killing me :eek:

It will probably be a few months AT LEAST...Summer or Autumn seems plausible
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Tue, 05 March 2013, 13:47:05: No no no no no... They said it's coming out THIS month, if it's not I hate everybody on this planet now :)
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Tue, 05 March 2013, 17:51:54: Wait, the Stealth is still coming out this month.. backlit Stealth and Rapids are on the timeline with no ETA. Hope that clears things up.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Grim Fandango on Tue, 05 March 2013, 18:20:04: Quote from: Freezzy on Tue, 05 March 2013, 13:47:05
No no no no no... They said it's coming out THIS month, if it's not I hate everybody on this planet now :)

The company representative over at OCN said that the keyboard was coming mid-march, pricing will be similar to that of the Quickfire rapid.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1365068/quickfire-stealth-hi-res-pics
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: soulmoon on Tue, 05 March 2013, 20:09:22: Will the Stealth be available in MX Black?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: missalaire on Tue, 05 March 2013, 20:36:32: Will the Quickfire Rapid Stealth be available in MX Greens outside of the CM Store?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: dimamantra on Tue, 05 March 2013, 23:34:23: I just bought a QFR with MX blacks. I love it but this stealth is looking very sexy!

(don't worry baby I won't cheat on you)
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Wed, 06 March 2013, 04:15:54: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Tue, 05 March 2013, 17:51:54
Wait, the Stealth is still coming out this month.. backlit Stealth and Rapids are on the timeline with no ETA. Hope that clears things up.

Will the backlit will be on the side of the keys? So the side printed keycaps will light up? Or it will be something more like an "Cool effect" as in Led's between the keys, or something would light up. A bad example. But I guess you got the point :)
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Grim Fandango on Wed, 06 March 2013, 06:15:49: I have noticed that when it comes to peripherals like these, the actual release date is not when it is widely available. Usually they are first just available at selected retailers at first, and sold out fast. It may take over a month or more for them to be widely available. This was the case with some other keyboards, and I recently had the same problem with the Zowie FK, which is technically available, but I would have to import from Denmark.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: LechnerDE on Thu, 07 March 2013, 05:08:50: Quote from: missalaire on Tue, 05 March 2013, 20:36:32
Will the Quickfire Rapid Stealth be available in MX Greens outside of the CM Store?

Very good question! I am interested in this as well.

The normal QFR with green switches was only available at mechanicalkeyboards.com and the Coolermaster Store but both are sold out.

I am desperately looking for a TKL board with greens! Please don't make us wait any longer :D
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Fri, 08 March 2013, 12:31:56: Next batch arrives this month (March 17th is the last date I was given) ..so not too long!
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 08 March 2013, 13:34:04: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Fri, 08 March 2013, 12:31:56
Next batch arrives this month (March 17th is the last date I was given) ..so not too long!

Are you refering to my post with the lack of MX Greens boards or does this next batch include the new Stealth models?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Fri, 08 March 2013, 14:11:15: Probably stealth since of the

"Mid March" Release date of the Stealth's.

And btw, when will they bee bzzz available at newegg.com and/or amazon.com?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: ericbojo on Mon, 11 March 2013, 11:22:09: Let us know where you will have them available for sale
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Fri, 15 March 2013, 13:29:52: Any news CM Guys?

C'mon Rajiv you're killing me! I just hope there's gonna be 1 in the basement for me :'( I don't want to miss my love!
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: henkim21 on Sat, 16 March 2013, 17:03:30: Mac compatibility? namely the Fn+F9 to disable the win keys. and what kind of rollover will it have?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: eRadicatedZomBiE on Sun, 17 March 2013, 14:03:50: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Fri, 08 March 2013, 12:31:56
Next batch arrives this month (March 17th is the last date I was given) ..so not too long!

Well, today is the day.

hopefully the CM site will update with a new batch today?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Sun, 17 March 2013, 14:10:36: Quote from: eRadicatedZomBiE on Sun, 17 March 2013, 14:03:50
Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Fri, 08 March 2013, 12:31:56
Next batch arrives this month (March 17th is the last date I was given) ..so not too long!

Well, today is the day.

hopefully the CM site will update with a new batch today?

Oh no! I'm about to go to sleep, I need to go to school!!! Why CoolerMaster, damn you and your damn timing!

I'm just joking, All hail the mighty 'o lord CM. And their glorious keyboards! Q.Q

I'll probably miss out on the pack of Stealths though... :c
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: PointyFox on Sun, 17 March 2013, 22:59:49: Make some white keyboards too!
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: khad on Mon, 18 March 2013, 04:19:51: Quote from: PointyFox on Sun, 17 March 2013, 22:59:49
Make some white keyboards too!

This needs to happen!
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Mon, 18 March 2013, 06:39:47: CoolerMaster... PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS Release it :3
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: ericbojo on Mon, 18 March 2013, 11:48:30: Rajiv, Update please
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Mon, 18 March 2013, 13:53:46: Hi guys,

Stealth shipment was supposed to be air-shipped but now our forecast report is showing 4/11.. trying to find more details from logistics :/

So far, I know we are getting a shipment of QuickFire Rapid GREENS this week.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 18 March 2013, 13:55:17: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Mon, 18 March 2013, 13:53:46
Hi guys,

Stealth shipment was supposed to be air-shipped but now our forecast report is showing 4/11.. trying to find more details from logistics :/

So far, I know we are getting a shipment of QuickFire Rapid GREENS this week.

:<
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: khad on Mon, 18 March 2013, 14:59:29: So glad to hear you're restocking on the greens. I meant to snag one the last time before they ran out.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Anomalous on Mon, 18 March 2013, 15:28:59: I'm hoping to make the Stealth my first foray into the world of mechanical keyboards. Aside from the CM Store, which distributors can we expect to see these available come 4/11? Fry's perhaps? Or are they usually exclusive to the CM Online Store at the very beginning?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Mon, 18 March 2013, 15:49:20: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Mon, 18 March 2013, 13:53:46
Hi guys,

Stealth shipment was supposed to be air-shipped but now our forecast report is showing 4/11.. trying to find more details from logistics :/

So far, I know we are getting a shipment of QuickFire Rapid GREENS this week.

Oh well 4/11, that's ****ing awesome! I was excited about the stealth for 2 months now... Anyways... I'll go grab a Filco or something, too much nerves
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: eRadicatedZomBiE on Mon, 18 March 2013, 17:01:41: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Mon, 18 March 2013, 13:53:46
Hi guys,

Stealth shipment was supposed to be air-shipped but now our forecast report is showing 4/11.. trying to find more details from logistics :/

So far, I know we are getting a shipment of QuickFire Rapid GREENS this week.

Excited for the QFR Greens, definitely going to pick one of those up (maybe you can put one aside for me ;) )
As for the stealth, kinda stinks, but we've gone this far not having one, whats another month?
Side question: Any word on if they will sell just the stealth key caps alone? Because that would be awesome.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Tue, 19 March 2013, 10:34:04: Quote from: Anomalous on Mon, 18 March 2013, 15:28:59
I'm hoping to make the Stealth my first foray into the world of mechanical keyboards. Aside from the CM Store, which distributors can we expect to see these available come 4/11? Fry's perhaps? Or are they usually exclusive to the CM Online Store at the very beginning?

Same here man.... Same here...

Or...Or was it just CoolerMaster pranking us? Heh, yeah, yeah... Please tell me it's true, it has to be, you...You sure guys? Can, can you recheck? What, no! I'm not going crazy! o.O
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: deazncy on Sat, 23 March 2013, 14:47:36: I just watched Newegg's video with CM at Pax East and the QFRS looks really nice! Rajiv said in the video that it should be coming to Newegg "soon", but what kind of soon is that? Like 1 month, or a few weeks? And what will the pricing look like? I really want to pick up a QFRS as my first mx black kb.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Anomalous on Sun, 24 March 2013, 12:41:08: Quote from: deazncy on Sat, 23 March 2013, 14:47:36
I just watched Newegg's video with CM at Pax East and the QFRS looks really nice! Rajiv said in the video that it should be coming to Newegg "soon", but what kind of soon is that? Like 1 month, or a few weeks? And what will the pricing look like? I really want to pick up a QFRS as my first mx black kb.

I've linked the video deazncy is referring to. There's only a quick mention at the 2 min mark. Available on Newegg on 4/11 I assume. Enjoy.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Sun, 24 March 2013, 13:00:40: Quote from: Anomalous on Sun, 24 March 2013, 12:41:08
Quote from: deazncy on Sat, 23 March 2013, 14:47:36
I just watched Newegg's video with CM at Pax East and the QFRS looks really nice! Rajiv said in the video that it should be coming to Newegg "soon", but what kind of soon is that? Like 1 month, or a few weeks? And what will the pricing look like? I really want to pick up a QFRS as my first mx black kb.

I've linked the video deazncy is referring to. There's only a quick mention at the 2 min mark. Available on Newegg on 4/11 I assume. Enjoy.

DAAAYUM GURL, Have you been lifting Rajiv? When he said "Very soon" I put on my excitement pants on again. I realise 4/11 but still, if they are gonna be available at newegg.com the same time they are released. Excited.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: ericbojo on Thu, 04 April 2013, 13:36:53: So any update on this? are we still good for April 11th and Newegg store?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Anomalous on Thu, 04 April 2013, 15:41:35: Quote from: ericbojo on Thu, 04 April 2013, 13:36:53
So any update on this? are we still good for April 11th and Newegg store?

Unfortunately, no confirmation it's 4/11 on Newegg specifically. Rajiv mentioned 4/11 a couple of times now, via the video posted and on this thread (or another?) but the video posted was shot by Newegg's social team, which gives me hope.

Waiting for the Stealth has given me time to think my purchase over. A Bluetooth enabled keyboard seems intriguing and useful, and I know KBtalking has a TKL Bluetooth enabled board in the works. Anyone have any idea whether there would be any disadvantages to connecting a keyboard via Bluetooth versus USB/PS2? Will there be any lag or interference that a wireless connection might encounter?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: ericbojo on Thu, 04 April 2013, 17:15:48: Im pretty sure a bluetooth keyboard would have a discernible amount of lag, but if it was less than 50ms, I would say it would be worth it for the convenience factor. Would love to hear/see some testing on this.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Fri, 05 April 2013, 02:29:01: [/quote]
Waiting for the Stealth has given me time to think my purchase over. A Bluetooth enabled keyboard seems intriguing and useful, and I know KBtalking has a TKL Bluetooth enabled board in the works. Anyone have any idea whether there would be any disadvantages to connecting a keyboard via Bluetooth versus USB/PS2? Will there be any lag or interference that a wireless connection might encounter?
[/quote]

Lagg.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: PointyFox on Fri, 05 April 2013, 22:33:39: Quote from: Freezzy on Fri, 05 April 2013, 02:29:01

Waiting for the Stealth has given me time to think my purchase over. A Bluetooth enabled keyboard seems intriguing and useful, and I know KBtalking has a TKL Bluetooth enabled board in the works. Anyone have any idea whether there would be any disadvantages to connecting a keyboard via Bluetooth versus USB/PS2? Will there be any lag or interference that a wireless connection might encounter?
Yes, but I don't know how much.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Mon, 08 April 2013, 12:56:41: Still planned for this week... there was a strike at one of the ports our container was at, so we just need to make sure we don't lose a day or two. I will post when it is ready and available!
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 08 April 2013, 13:14:39: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Mon, 08 April 2013, 12:56:41
Still planned for this week... there was a strike at one of the ports our container was at, so we just need to make sure we don't lose a day or two. I will post when it is ready and available!

Sounds good. Any update whether Amazon will carry the Stealth w/Greens?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Carter on Mon, 08 April 2013, 17:06:03: Amazon will carry Stealth Green
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 08 April 2013, 18:25:51: Quote from: Carter on Mon, 08 April 2013, 17:06:03
Amazon will carry Stealth Green

Thank you! <3
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Tue, 09 April 2013, 11:50:36: Quote from: Carter on Mon, 08 April 2013, 17:06:03
Amazon will carry Stealth Green

Ha ha! Great to have you back buddy! Hope everything is alright with the shipping! Good luck guys.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Mysteric on Tue, 09 April 2013, 12:57:56: Are the Stealths going to be showing up in UK layout in MX Reds? Any approx. ETA and where they'll be available from?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Rare on Wed, 10 April 2013, 19:31:28: Can't wait for this! Will the price be around the same as the current QFR?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: pgeorghiou on Wed, 10 April 2013, 20:22:40: Hey guys I am new to the forum. Actually, I joined because of this thread! I just recently got into mechanical keyboards but now I feel like I can't type without one.

As for the stealth its now on the CMStore website but listed as unavailable, price is $99:
http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-stealth-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/

I talked to a rep today; I think his name was Ruben Franko. He said they won't be available until mid May :( . Please someone correct me if they can confirm otherwise. I have been drooling over one of these for three months now haha.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: eRadicatedZomBiE on Wed, 10 April 2013, 20:37:58: Quote from: pgeorghiou on Wed, 10 April 2013, 20:22:40
Hey guys I am new to the forum. Actually, I joined because of this thread! I just recently got into mechanical keyboards but now I feel like I can't type without one.

As for the stealth its now on the CMStore website but listed as unavailable, price is $99:
http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-stealth-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/

I talked to a rep today; I think his name was Ruben Franko. He said they won't be available until mid May :( . Please someone correct me if they can confirm otherwise. I have been drooling over one of these for three months now haha.

Hello fellow PA person,

Word around town is that there was a strike at one of the factories in Asia. The 4/11 release date is off but a new date of 4/15 is now being circulated. Although they say the 15th they are stating this isn't set in stone. It has been set back multiple times. Best answer is, it'll be released when it's released.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: missalaire on Wed, 10 April 2013, 21:07:08: Quote from: pgeorghiou on Wed, 10 April 2013, 20:22:40
Hey guys I am new to the forum. Actually, I joined because of this thread! I just recently got into mechanical keyboards but now I feel like I can't type without one.

As for the stealth its now on the CMStore website but listed as unavailable, price is $99:
http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-stealth-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/

I talked to a rep today; I think his name was Ruben Franko. He said they won't be available until mid May :( . Please someone correct me if they can confirm otherwise. I have been drooling over one of these for three months now haha.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42242.0
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: pgeorghiou on Thu, 11 April 2013, 09:38:30: Thanks for the resonses guys!

It is great that there is a place like this where people can share their knowledge....or in some cases lack of knowledge ;D
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: ericbojo on Mon, 15 April 2013, 10:55:36: Ok, today is the day.. where is it?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 15 April 2013, 11:24:07: Quote from: ericbojo on Mon, 15 April 2013, 10:55:36
Ok, today is the day.. where is it?

Looks like it got added to the CM store, but not available for purchase yet: http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-stealth-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: LechnerDE on Mon, 15 April 2013, 11:39:17: Quote from: missalaire on Mon, 15 April 2013, 11:24:07
Quote from: ericbojo on Mon, 15 April 2013, 10:55:36
Ok, today is the day.. where is it?

Looks like it got added to the CM store, but not available for purchase yet: http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-stealth-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/

The site with the product infos has been up for a couple of weeks if I am not mistaken. Hope the boards will be available soon!
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 15 April 2013, 11:40:27: Quote from: missalaire on Mon, 15 April 2013, 11:24:07
Quote from: ericbojo on Mon, 15 April 2013, 10:55:36
Ok, today is the day.. where is it?

Looks like it got added to the CM store, but not available for purchase yet: http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-stealth-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/

Didn't the link you posted say they were going to be delivered to CM on 4/15. That means it's on their loading dock...not in their warehouse or distribution point. Probably going to take a little longer before they can actually go out.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 15 April 2013, 14:08:57: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Mon, 15 April 2013, 11:40:27
Quote from: missalaire on Mon, 15 April 2013, 11:24:07
Quote from: ericbojo on Mon, 15 April 2013, 10:55:36
Ok, today is the day.. where is it?

Looks like it got added to the CM store, but not available for purchase yet: http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-stealth-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/

Didn't the link you posted say they were going to be delivered to CM on 4/15. That means it's on their loading dock...not in their warehouse or distribution point. Probably going to take a little longer before they can actually go out.

Yes. Rajiv just posted and there's a limited supply of Quickfire Stealths available for purchase in the CM Store now if you click on my link.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Mon, 15 April 2013, 16:38:04: REPOSTING!

We got our shipment in over the weekend and I'm happy to say that we have secured a limited quantity at the CM-Store. For you early adopters, we have it up and ready to go!

http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-stealth-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/

For Amazon/NewEgg - their shipment leaves the warehouse today and based on their internal logistics, it could take anywhere from 3-7 days to be fully available in their systems. Since NewEgg is local, I would anticipate they get it sooner. NewEgg will only carry the Brown switch for now. Amazon will get both brown and green from this first shipment.

Canada I have no definitive date because the shipment is leaving the warehouse today to respective channels of business, but will update when I get confirmation.

Thanks
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Nonexistentguy on Mon, 15 April 2013, 17:22:35: When is cherry mx blue stealths coming out?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: pgeorghiou on Tue, 16 April 2013, 09:14:29: Is there a backlit version of the stealth in the works?

I am not entirely sure of the practicality of a backlit blank cap keyboard, but I do imagine it would look awesome :D
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: missalaire on Tue, 16 April 2013, 11:01:23: Quote from: pgeorghiou on Tue, 16 April 2013, 09:14:29
Is there a backlit version of the stealth in the works?

I am not entirely sure of the practicality of a backlit blank cap keyboard, but I do imagine it would look awesome :D

The Cooler Master Quickfire XT is the one that will have backlighting afaik.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Wed, 17 April 2013, 15:44:13: Quote from: missalaire on Tue, 16 April 2013, 11:01:23
Quote from: pgeorghiou on Tue, 16 April 2013, 09:14:29
Is there a backlit version of the stealth in the works?

I am not entirely sure of the practicality of a backlit blank cap keyboard, but I do imagine it would look awesome :D

The Cooler Master Quickfire XT is the one that will have backlighting afaik.

XT won't.. XTS will but still a bit ways off. We have too many keyboard projects coming ><
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: missalaire on Wed, 17 April 2013, 17:56:56: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Wed, 17 April 2013, 15:44:13
Quote from: missalaire on Tue, 16 April 2013, 11:01:23
Quote from: pgeorghiou on Tue, 16 April 2013, 09:14:29
Is there a backlit version of the stealth in the works?

I am not entirely sure of the practicality of a backlit blank cap keyboard, but I do imagine it would look awesome :D

The Cooler Master Quickfire XT is the one that will have backlighting afaik.

XT won't.. XTS will but still a bit ways off. We have too many keyboard projects coming ><

Oh okay, my mistake.

Looks like Newegg has the Quickfire Stealth w/ MX Browns in stock according to my auto-notify.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129014
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: alxx0rz on Sun, 21 April 2013, 14:35:01: Quote from: Freezzy on Tue, 12 February 2013, 05:12:48
Straight to my question! I will be buying my first mechanical keyboard soon, some might not know the answer to this but, is there any release date expectations for CM Quickfire Rapid Stealth edition with Cherry Red switches?

Thanks :)

I'd also like to know the estimated date for QFRS w/ reds :)
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Anomalous on Mon, 22 April 2013, 11:41:19: Just a heads up, the stealth with browns and greens is available on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-QuickFire-Mechanical-SGK-4000-GKCM2-US/dp/B00C2MBG02/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1366648691&sr=8-10&keywords=quickfire+stealth (http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-QuickFire-Mechanical-SGK-4000-GKCM2-US/dp/B00C2MBG02/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1366648691&sr=8-10&keywords=quickfire+stealth)
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Mon, 22 April 2013, 11:54:38: And sold out >< Trying to get an update on next shipment
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: ericbojo on Mon, 22 April 2013, 11:57:48: Sold out everywhere or just Amazon?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Anomalous on Mon, 22 April 2013, 13:33:22: Quote from: ericbojo on Mon, 22 April 2013, 11:57:48
Sold out everywhere or just Amazon?

I think he's referring to Newegg, which is sold out at the moment. Amazon is still in stock with both Greens and Browns.

My order from Newegg literally just arrived. I'm typing on the Stealth as we speak, initial impressions = very impressed!
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: ericbojo on Mon, 22 April 2013, 13:54:56: im sad, i should have ordered from newegg.. it took 3 days of processing from Coolermaster store.. wont get mine till Wed
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: purple_haze on Tue, 23 April 2013, 16:43:03: that is hot though i have no money for that at the moment.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: missalaire on Thu, 25 April 2013, 01:28:08: Is there any likelihood that the CM Store will sell out of the Quickfire Stealth w/ Greens anytime soon?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: gameaholic on Fri, 26 April 2013, 00:02:04: When will these be available in reds?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Dreamre on Fri, 26 April 2013, 14:45:25: Still waiting for these in Canada.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: scottie584 on Tue, 30 April 2013, 10:44:33: Any news on these being available in Australia? Blues, especially.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: zpcrash on Tue, 30 April 2013, 22:12:43: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Mon, 22 April 2013, 11:54:38
And sold out >< Trying to get an update on next shipment

So, was there an answer? I'm interested in browns or clears.

Thanks
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Fri, 03 May 2013, 15:47:34: So the next shipment is blues, they should arrive this week right?

What about red shipment estimated time?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Noko on Sat, 04 May 2013, 17:00:47: Quote from: Dreamre on Fri, 26 April 2013, 14:45:25
Still waiting for these in Canada.

I just picked up a brown switch from Canada Computers instore, looks like they have a couple browns left in GTA.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Joxx on Sat, 04 May 2013, 21:33:55: They have QFR stealth on amazon.ca, I picked up one of those with brown switches for my friend.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Wynix on Mon, 06 May 2013, 23:34:34: Quote from: scottie584 on Tue, 30 April 2013, 10:44:33
Any news on these being available in Australia? Blues, especially.

You should keep a look out on amazon for them, i'm currently typing on my stealth browns that just got delivered to me from amazon.

I live on the east coast of NSW by the way, delivery was only around $10 and delivery took 9 days from initial dispatch.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: kaotikb on Sun, 12 May 2013, 14:42:21: I just picked up the quickfire stealth with mx green at Memoryexpress here in Calgary. It wasn't even listed on their website. Just walked through the keyboard section and snapped up one of the two they had.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: PointyFox on Sun, 12 May 2013, 15:53:00: Why don't they just sell the stealth keycaps separately instead of making it a whole new keyboard type?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: kaotikb on Sun, 12 May 2013, 17:16:42: Quote from: PointyFox on Sun, 12 May 2013, 15:53:00
Why don't they just sell the stealth keycaps separately instead of making it a whole new keyboard type?

I don't know if ducky caps would work but they make side printed ones as well. Such as ABS : http://tigerimports.net/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=13387 (http://tigerimports.net/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=13387) or PBT http://tigerimports.net/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=13382 (http://tigerimports.net/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=13382)
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: kaotikb on Sun, 12 May 2013, 21:31:08: Well my A button already stopped clicking .. guess i am going to return it tomorrow.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Mon, 13 May 2013, 05:30:30: Quote from: PointyFox on Sun, 12 May 2013, 15:53:00
Why don't they just sell the stealth keycaps separately instead of making it a whole new keyboard type?

Well. First of all, the casing, less branding. And noobs like me :p
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 13 May 2013, 07:55:41: Quote from: PointyFox on Sun, 12 May 2013, 15:53:00
Why don't they just sell the stealth keycaps separately instead of making it a whole new keyboard type?

I would say its a money thing. They would rather you buy an entire new keyboard instead of parts.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: gameaholic on Mon, 13 May 2013, 12:43:26: There are some other changes besides the keycaps. The repeat rate is now adjustable and I think they connect with micro usb now.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Fri, 17 May 2013, 08:53:12: Quickfire stealth's are available in greens, browns, BLUES and REDS!

Right now on amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-Stealth-Mechanical/dp/B00C2MBG02?tag=r601000010-20

Would buy one myself, but that shipping time... I'll wait, maybe it will change >.<
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: PointyFox on Sat, 18 May 2013, 12:06:39: Quote from: Freezzy on Fri, 17 May 2013, 08:53:12
Quickfire stealth's are available in greens, browns, BLUES and REDS!

Right now on amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-Stealth-Mechanical/dp/B00C2MBG02?tag=r601000010-20

Would buy one myself, but that shipping time... I'll wait, maybe it will change >.<

They only charge you when it's shipped, and you can cancel if it's taking too long. From my experience, 1-2 months or whatever is just a placeholder when Amazon doesn't know when they're going to get more, and it's usually just a few days until they're back in stock.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Mon, 20 May 2013, 06:02:36: I know this is kind-of off topic but. It's mine >=D

Well, to tell it short. I'm not the one ordering stuff, my Dad's friend does it so on, so on.
So what? What's the point of this non-sense.
Well, since you know, adults (No offense)... I make a sentence in an email "Important, buy the ____ because ________. It's very important". And... Still buys the different one, and that's the problem with amazon. I can find a direct link to a Quickfire Stealth with Cherry reds. If I give a link, it opens the "default" page of it. Quickfire with browns or something. So yeah, shipping already costs A LOT. And I don't want anything wrong...(Again).

If Somebody could give a link directly to QFS With red switches. Please do! I don't use amazon that often ^.^
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 20 May 2013, 08:41:18: Quote from: Freezzy on Mon, 20 May 2013, 06:02:36
I know this is kind-of off topic but. It's mine >=D

Well, to tell it short. I'm not the one ordering stuff, my Dad's friend does it so on, so on.
So what? What's the point of this non-sense.
Well, since you know, adults (No offense)... I make a sentence in an email "Important, buy the ____ because ________. It's very important". And... Still buys the different one, and that's the problem with amazon. I can find a direct link to a Quickfire Stealth with Cherry reds. If I give a link, it opens the "default" page of it. Quickfire with browns or something. So yeah, shipping already costs A LOT. And I don't want anything wrong...(Again).

If Somebody could give a link directly to QFS With red switches. Please do! I don't use amazon that often ^.^

This works for me ;)

http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-Stealth-Mechanical/dp/B00CKJ2HJ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369057192&sr=8-1&keywords=quickfire+stealth+cherry+red
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: lightsout714 on Tue, 21 May 2013, 16:01:33: Any eta on the stealth with greens in??
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Freezzy on Wed, 22 May 2013, 08:50:53: Quote from: ray4jc on Mon, 20 May 2013, 08:41:18
Quote from: Freezzy on Mon, 20 May 2013, 06:02:36
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If Somebody could give a link directly to QFS With red switches.[/b][/size] Please do! I don't use amazon that often ^.^

This works for me ;)

http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-Stealth-Mechanical/dp/B00CKJ2HJ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369057192&sr=8-1&keywords=quickfire+stealth+cherry+red

Thanks, now I'm just really worried, hoping I'll get the red switches... The ones that I ordered... The nerves are killing me, wow...
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: umasou on Fri, 24 May 2013, 15:42:21: I just heard back from a CM rep who mentioned that the green switches won't be back until AUGUST!
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: PointyFox on Fri, 24 May 2013, 17:07:39: Quote from: umasou on Fri, 24 May 2013, 15:42:21
I just heard back from a CM rep who mentioned that the green switches won't be back until AUGUST!

>8U
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: lightsout714 on Fri, 24 May 2013, 19:34:23: Quote from: umasou on Fri, 24 May 2013, 15:42:21
I just heard back from a CM rep who mentioned that the green switches won't be back until AUGUST!

Thought something like that would happen glad I found one.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: alxx0rz on Fri, 24 May 2013, 21:47:26: So.. I ordered the one reds on the 18th, and the shipping date said / still says 1-3 months. Is this all it has said so far, or did I miss the boat on a batch of in-stock ones that will be shipping sooner? :confused:
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: dante on Fri, 24 May 2013, 21:56:28: might be some qc issues from costar. quite a few reviews on new egg with stealths defective right out of the box.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: lightsout714 on Fri, 24 May 2013, 22:47:04: Quote from: alxx0rz on Fri, 24 May 2013, 21:47:26
So.. I ordered the one reds on the 18th, and the shipping date said / still says 1-3 months. Is this all it has said so far, or did I miss the boat on a batch of in-stock ones that will be shipping sooner? :confused:
That means they don't have any in stock. But will charge you and ship one as soon as they come in.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: CM-Rajiv on Tue, 28 May 2013, 11:45:34: Red stock is in and shipping out this week. You won't be waiting too long.
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: AJCarrington on Tue, 28 May 2013, 14:38:14: Thanks for the heads-up on the red switches. ;)
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: alxx0rz on Tue, 28 May 2013, 14:47:33: Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Tue, 28 May 2013, 11:45:34
Red stock is in and shipping out this week. You won't be waiting too long.

Quote from: lightsout714 on Fri, 24 May 2013, 22:47:04
Quote from: alxx0rz on Fri, 24 May 2013, 21:47:26
So.. I ordered the one reds on the 18th, and the shipping date said / still says 1-3 months. Is this all it has said so far, or did I miss the boat on a batch of in-stock ones that will be shipping sooner? :confused:
That means they don't have any in stock. But will charge you and ship one as soon as they come in.

Awesome, Thanks!
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: JackA$$ on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:25:58: Whats about the difficult to sell the Quickfire Rapid Stealth in Europe.
I really do want this keyboard since months but with ISO Layout. Are there any hopes that CM will release the Quickfire Rapid Stealth in Europe (with MX-Red)?
Title: Re: Quickfire Rapid Stealth?
Post by: Mysteric on Thu, 15 August 2013, 17:54:24: I'd personally love to see them get around Filco having the rights or whatever to ninja keycaps in Europe by either shipping it with no keycaps or complete blanks. I'd buy one in MX Reds ISO layout with no keycaps in a heartbeat.