Anyone else have a CM QuickFire Rapid without any labeling?

[FJ_Sanchez]

So many people with this problem... I'm ordering 2 of this with MX browns and Spanish layout (impossible to find it in any other place just now). Is it failing for all the different switches or only some of them?

[Sifo]

I ordered mine off of their website. It has branding but I haven't experienced any issues with any of the switches. I'm probably just going to paint it once I get my Filco back

[dorkvader]

*sigh* dammit. It's happening on this one too. However, I noticed that if I press on the key pretty hard it works especially on the left side? After a few hard presses it seems to work with lighter presses.. no idea why this is happening... anyone familiar with the circuitry in these babies?

It could be the switch wasn't seated right before soldering, making the connection intermittent. If this is the case, I'd expect it to get worse with time.

[maxmalkav]

So many people with this problem... I'm ordering 2 of this with MX browns and Spanish layout (impossible to find it in any other place just now). Is it failing for all the different switches or only some of them?

You know, you can focus on getting a keyboard with ISO or ANSI layout and then looking for a proper and better quality keycap set with nice Spanish characters As a touch typist, I found blank keycaps pretty nice ... and cheap!

[cgbuen]

In following this thread it sounds like the left alt issue only happens with the Red boards.. anyone else having issues with other switch types?

I've got Browns and my keyboard has been fine for now.

[dreamingftw]

Another code popped up for 30% off their store. The code is "MLFTW". Too bad they don't have free shipping though.

[mR_fRag`]

I can't find the blue switch version in their store only black switch... how can you select the switch you want?

[FJ_Sanchez]

I can't find the blue switch version in their store only black switch... how can you select the switch you want?

Here -> http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-rapid-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/ just select from the dropdown list.

[mR_fRag`]

I can't find the blue switch version in their store only black switch... how can you select the switch you want?

Here -> http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-rapid-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/ just select from the dropdown list.

I'm an EU costumer :S

[FJ_Sanchez]

Then maybe not available... Even coupon code maybe not working in EU, did you try it? You can check shops from fr, get, ita or uk, maybe better luck.

[maui]

You can't buy CM QuickFire Rapid with US layout other then the black switches in Europe.

I'm looking for one with brown switches but they are nowhere to be found in Europe...

[FJ_Sanchez]

You can't buy CM QuickFire Rapid with US layout other then the black switches in Europe.

I'm looking for one with brown switches but they are nowhere to be found in Europe...

I'm ordering 2 with ISO layout (Spanish legend) and brown switches, one friend is getting them to me on November so I can avoid customs, I will sell one of the, so maybe you're interested... Unbranded by the way

[mR_fRag`]

I want ANSI layout too

[Amarok]

In following this thread it sounds like the left alt issue only happens with the Red boards.. anyone else having issues with other switch types?

I've got Browns and my keyboard has been fine for now.

I got one with Blues and it's been fine so far.

[cosmonauti]

ugh, can't believe I missed this... I even made a new account to complain D:

when did the code stop working?

[dreamingftw]

There's a new code right now.

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[atmo]

You can't buy CM QuickFire Rapid with US layout other then the black switches in Europe.

I'm looking for one with brown switches but they are nowhere to be found in Europe...

Scan.co.uk should have them in ISO-UK this week. Hoping that they are unbranded.

[ColPaint]

Got my new (replacement) keyboard today. Typing on it right now!
It's a brandless, woo!

It will take a bit getting used to, but I think I'll get the hang of it in no time.


Thanks again Carter!

[maui]

You can't buy CM QuickFire Rapid with US layout other then the black switches in Europe.

I'm looking for one with brown switches but they are nowhere to be found in Europe...

Scan.co.uk should have them in ISO-UK this week. Hoping that they are unbranded.

Looking for ANSI myself though

[dorkvader]

You want an ANSI CMstorm in Europe? Your bestbet is to get someone to mail-forward you one. Once you get the weight in under 4lbs (I think I got it to 3lbs, 6 Oz last time I did one) it's pretty cheap to send it overseas.

[zpcrash]

Another code popped up for 30% off their store. The code is "MLFTW". Too bad they don't have free shipping though.

Great to see this new code pop up.  It's a pity about the shipping because there shipping is crazy expensive.  $11 for the cheapest option.

Regardless, I'd still like to order one with browns.  However, I really want without branding (that's why I'm in a thread named QFR without any labeling).  I know last time it was a bit hit or miss, so any chance we can get an official statement about US layout with browns being old design vs. new?

[Carter]

Another code popped up for 30% off their store. The code is "MLFTW". Too bad they don't have free shipping though.

Great to see this new code pop up.  It's a pity about the shipping because there shipping is crazy expensive.  $11 for the cheapest option.

Regardless, I'd still like to order one with browns.  However, I really want without branding (that's why I'm in a thread named QFR without any labeling).  I know last time it was a bit hit or miss, so any chance we can get an official statement about US layout with browns being old design vs. new?

I will check on status tomorrow.

[cosmonauti]

Can you also check on the Quickfire Pro with reds? I just placed a shipment yesterday asking for one without branding, hopefully they're in stock.

Has anyone else gotten a Pro with reds? I'm wondering if the Left Alt problem is happening with the larger keyboard...

[dorkvader]

Can you also check on the Quickfire Pro with reds? I just placed a shipment yesterday asking for one without branding, hopefully they're in stock.

Has anyone else gotten a Pro with reds? I'm wondering if the Left Alt problem is happening with the larger keyboard...

I would imagine it's okay, as they are two completely different keyboards. I haven't heard anything about the left alt on the pro, but that might because it's less common than the rapid. What's the OEM on the pro?

[zongeva]

What's the OEM on the pro?

iOne.

[cosmonauti]

looks like iOne but I can't find any complaints on quality on the web. the only mention is that the usb cable is hard to push in on the back.

[raphdu57]

Wow, that's great news it doesn't have this invasive labeling anymore.
I'm really tempted to buy one, too bad they don't ship to EU... Anyway shipping price to EU is often too high to be worthy (like 50$...)
I don't know if the package can be ligthened to be less than 4 lbs and then have 1/2 price shipping cost.
Is anyone in the U.S. willing to send me one ?

[dorkvader]

What's the OEM on the pro?

iOne.

I know it looks like iOne, but I thought I heard carter say something about how they were moving away from that OEM, so I wondered.

[Dajm]

Another code popped up for 30% off their store. The code is "MLFTW". Too bad they don't have free shipping though.

Great to see this new code pop up.  It's a pity about the shipping because there shipping is crazy expensive.  $11 for the cheapest option.

Regardless, I'd still like to order one with browns.  However, I really want without branding (that's why I'm in a thread named QFR without any labeling).  I know last time it was a bit hit or miss, so any chance we can get an official statement about US layout with browns being old design vs. new?

I will check on status tomorrow.

We appreciate you checking, Carter.

[deadghost]

I ordered this keyboard for $52 + tax from officemax. I wouldn't advise it. Ordered it 9/19 and still hasn't shipped. Also got the following when I asked:

"We regret to inform you that Gaming keyboard is presently backordered.  You can expect delivery within 7-21 business days.  If the item is unavailable within this time frame, it may be cancelled (without charge) and you will be notified."

So from what I understand, one possible scenario is they take over a month and then cancel on you.

[cosmonauti]

I know it looks like iOne, but I thought I heard carter say something about how they were moving away from that OEM, so I wondered.
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Could we get any kind of confirmation if it's still iOne or not?

[alaricljs]

I've only pasted this quote like... 10 times this week

As for your question.  I'd recommend getting CM Storm QuickFire rapid with MX Red, since it's made by Costar.  While CM Storm Trigger and CM Strom QuickFire Pro are made by iOne.

Costar manufactures Filco, WASD Keyboards, Das Keyboards, ThermalTake Mekka G1... etc
iOne manufactures Razer Blackwidow, iOne, Max Keyboards, QPad, XAmor... etc

In short Costar > iOne build quality.

First of all, Trigger is made by Costar.

Second of all, both Reds and Blues are on the way but will be about 1.5-2 months before they hit the channels.

By that I would expect Carter is also validating that the Pro is iOne since he didn't refute it.


edit:  BTW - pro-tip.... Advanced search, Search for: (CM Storm Product), By user: carter <search>

[w4rtortle]

looks like iOne but I can't find any complaints on quality on the web. the only mention is that the usb cable is hard to push in on the back.

I heard the keys where too high? that doesn't sound very fun.

[zpcrash]

Ignore what was here - trigger is an existing CM board I've never seen and not the new 96 key / TK.

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Another code popped up for 30% off their store. The code is "MLFTW". Too bad they don't have free shipping though.

Great to see this new code pop up.  It's a pity about the shipping because there shipping is crazy expensive.  $11 for the cheapest option.

Regardless, I'd still like to order one with browns.  However, I really want without branding (that's why I'm in a thread named QFR without any labeling).  I know last time it was a bit hit or miss, so any chance we can get an official statement about US layout with browns being old design vs. new?

I will check on status tomorrow.

Thanks for checking into unbranded browns Carter.  I really appreciate it .

[alaricljs]

Carter verified the OEM is neither costar nor iOne in the trigger thread.  Here's his post:

That's the TK thread, so it's the TK he's talking about... and if you read back a few posts, we're not talking about the TK we're talking about the Pro.  (which should be obvious since the Pro and the Trigger are the only boards mentioned in the quote I posted)

[zpcrash]

Either that or the trigger is not the 96 key / TK, and I'm very confused.

This, this everywhere.

Also, they should really give the new one a name besides TK.

[cosmonauti]

zp I'm pretty sure alaricljs has it right where carter mentioned it wasn't either company; if you look at the full context of the convo/thread it seems he's referring to the TKL at that point, not the QFPro

and I suppose you're right alaricljs in that he kept quite about the pro, leading me to believe it hasn't changed. I asked for an unbranded one in my recent order, hopefully they make them?

[nullstring]

I will check on status tomorrow.

Thanks for looking into this Carter.

[side-note: This isn't sarcasm. I am sure he was just busy today and will get back to us today or tomorrow]

[tjcaustin]

Carter verified the OEM is neither costar nor iOne in the trigger thread.  Here's his post:

That's the TK thread, so it's the TK he's talking about... and if you read back a few posts, we're not talking about the TK we're talking about the Pro.  (which should be obvious since the Pro and the Trigger are the only boards mentioned in the quote I posted)

To me it looks like he said the trigger was costar then later corrected himself (or the OEM changed).  In the post you quoted it looks like he says the OEM of the trigger is costar.  In the one I quoted he say it's not.  My quote is more ambiguous as to which board he's referring to, but I believe it's the trigger. Either that or the trigger is not the 96 key / TK, and I'm very confused.

Also, to clarify, everything I've seen says the pro is iOne.  Just pointing out the quote about trigger OEM seems to no longer be true since you mentioned quoting that a lot.

It was in a thread about a new board that isn't released yet that's got a tkl formfactor with the tk instead of legends, not the trigger. 
Specifically - http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/Quick%20Fire%20TK/

[zpcrash]

Carter verified the OEM is neither costar nor iOne in the trigger thread.  Here's his post:

That's the TK thread, so it's the TK he's talking about... and if you read back a few posts, we're not talking about the TK we're talking about the Pro.  (which should be obvious since the Pro and the Trigger are the only boards mentioned in the quote I posted)

To me it looks like he said the trigger was costar then later corrected himself (or the OEM changed).  In the post you quoted it looks like he says the OEM of the trigger is costar.  In the one I quoted he say it's not.  My quote is more ambiguous as to which board he's referring to, but I believe it's the trigger. Either that or the trigger is not the 96 key / TK, and I'm very confused.

Also, to clarify, everything I've seen says the pro is iOne.  Just pointing out the quote about trigger OEM seems to no longer be true since you mentioned quoting that a lot.

It was in a thread about a new board that isn't released yet that's got a tkl formfactor with the tk instead of legends, not the trigger. 
Specifically - http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/Quick%20Fire%20TK/

Gotcha, trigger is not the new one.  No wonder I was so confused.

[Xerobasix]

It was in a thread about a new board that isn't released yet that's got a tkl formfactor with the tk instead of legends, not the trigger. 
Specifically - http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/Quick%20Fire%20TK/

The weight of that board is disconcerting, only 1.2lbs?

[tjcaustin]

Yeah, that seems like a whole bunch of not correct weighing.  Especially considering they show that the qfr weighs double (which my scale agrees with)

[hobbez]

I will check on status tomorrow.

Thanks, I too, am interested in the quickfire rapid browns without branding!

[deadghost]

Blue from OfficeMax just arrived. It is branded but it isn't a huge deal for me.

[Saturn]

Great to see this new code pop up.  It's a pity about the shipping because there shipping is crazy expensive.  $11 for the cheapest option.

Consider yourself lucky.  Cheapest shipping option to Hawaii is $27.48.

[Goliath]

So I just ordered a CM Storm with Browns from Amazon. Do you think I'll end up getting one with no logo on it?

[Lu_e]

Hard to say... amazon moves a lot of product though so... 60/40 chance id say.

[ih8]

the blues I ordered from amazon awhile back was unbranded

[Goodfella]

They just need new caps, the branding isn't that bad..

[HybridCore]

I guess this is the consequence for not checking GeekHack for awhile (I need to stop missing these things).

Definitely want to order one. My sister's friends smashed my keyboard for no reason and now I have the pinging problem when I hit the "Enter" key, and this keyboard was special to me because I actually bought it at the Cleverly store in Akihabara. (TT-TT)

I definitely would want to switch out the keycaps though.