Author Topic: QFR Stealth Update + EU Availability (Read 7872 times)

CM-Rajiv · « **on:** Wed, 10 April 2013, 12:19:01 »

Hi everyone,
Just a few things I wanted to mention about the QuickFire Stealth. We're really glad to see all the excitement around this product so I felt it was only fair to share these two frequently asked questions with you all.

NA Availability
We did originally have the launch set for tomorrow (4/11), but unfortunately due to a union strike at one of the loading ports in Asia, we got set back two days for our shipment, which is now listed for Monday 4/15. There is no 100% guarantee it can arrive on time, but we are fighting for it.
Nobody is more upset than our local team since we've prepared all the materials, worked on educating customers, and preparing our sales team to be ready for tomorrow. Ultimately, it is out of our control. The second our stock is available to purchase, you will see it listed here.

EU Availability
Many people have expressed their displeasure at the CM Storm team in EU for not carrying the Stealth model for various reasons, and up until now they weren't allowed to say why for legal reasons.
The truth is that Filco holds the patent for front printed keycaps in EU ONLY, so it has held up their ability to sell it. Up until today, they were actively trying to find a solution but it looks like there was no way around it.

I'll be glad to answer any questions you have and appreciate your patience and excitement for this product.

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=10035&product_name=CM%20Storm%20QuickFire%20Stealth

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 10 April 2013, 13:34:45 »

Thanks for the heads up.

I went ahead and ordered a TK that was supposed to be here today but UPS decided we were closed....even though there are at least 100 people working here today...

oluf · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 10 April 2013, 13:37:13 »

Thank you for the update!

omgFiRE · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 10 April 2013, 14:23:15 »

Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Wed, 10 April 2013, 12:19:01

The truth is that Filco holds the patent for front printed keycaps

[sarcasm]Perhaps, such patent required many years of expensive research by highly qualified specialists.[/sarcasm]
Do you remember patent number?

RickyJ · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 10 April 2013, 14:32:14 »

Are the greens going to be only offered on the CM Storm site, or delivered to retailers?

CM-Rajiv · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 10 April 2013, 15:20:02 »

Amazon will get Greens for sure.

They currently have regular QFR Greens now too:

http://www.amazon.com/QuickFire-Mechanical-Keyboard-Keyswitches-SGK-4000-GKCG1-US/dp/B00C2MBG2U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365625053&sr=8-1&keywords=quickfire+rapid+green

tauburn · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 10 April 2013, 15:27:20 »

other than cosmetics, what is the difference between this and the old qfr?

RickyJ · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 10 April 2013, 15:54:31 »

How about Canadian retailers? Amazon sucks in Canada.

CM-Rajiv · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 10 April 2013, 16:45:30 »

Canada being worked on

Different between Stealth and QFR are the adjustable repeat rates, covert key caps, and windows keys on both sides instead of CM Storm logos.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 10 April 2013, 16:50:59 »

For EU market, make blank keycap and call it super stealth. LOL.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 10 April 2013, 20:14:55 »

Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Wed, 10 April 2013, 12:19:01

The truth is that Filco holds the patent for front printed keycaps in EU ONLY, so it has held up their ability to sell it. Up until today, they were actively trying to find a solution but it looks like there was no way around it.

Have the caps made in China and sent over. China does not care about patents. Then "accidentally" assemble it Europe.

On a more serious note, you can maybe set up proxy service. I know a few people here forward stuff from US to the rest of the world.

Hyde · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 10 April 2013, 21:01:38 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Wed, 10 April 2013, 16:50:59

For EU market, make blank keycap and call it super stealth. LOL.

^ LOL this.

Mysteric · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 05:50:12 »

I can't find a QFR in MX Reds in UK layout for lover nor money then I find out the Stealth isn't going to be sold

LechnerDE · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 06:59:31 »

One more question concerning the differences to the regular QFR:

On the official product page it says "Stealthy rubber coated Keyboard body". So the case is new as well?

CM-Rajiv · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 12:53:26 »

CMStorm.com description is what our HQ created. That name is awful and we are just calling it a "Rubberized Top Cover" so yes that is also a minor difference.

dante · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 13:14:14 »

Maybe MechanicalKeyboards.com can stock EU format stealths and sell them from the US? Probably not as cheap as from Europe but probably just as much as buying a EU QFR and buying separate caps.

If Diatec starts to complain they can show MK selling EU versions of the Ducky as well.

missalaire · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 13:31:38 »

Will the Quickfire Stealth w/ Greens be priced the same as the QFR w/ Greens?

tauburn · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 13:42:46 »

Quote from: tauburn on Wed, 10 April 2013, 15:27:20

other than cosmetics, what is the difference between this and the old qfr?

davkol · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 13:57:32 »

The patent thing sucks. Would it be possible to sell the keycaps separately with reasonable shipping from outside the EU? I mean there aren't many alternatives if one wants side-printed keycaps.

CM-Rajiv · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 14:43:17 »

We're lookin at this for an option.

Mysteric · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 14:51:12 »

Rajiv,

I'm having trouble finding anywhere that has the CM Storm Quick Fire Rapid in MX Reds UK ISO layout. Do you know where I can get one that actually has them in stock (Scan, Aria etc. don't have stock)?

CM-Rajiv · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 15:21:49 »

I couldn't tell you. I only rep North America ;( The best bet would be to email support@coolermaster.eu and ask them for info on EU.

tauburn · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 16:01:47 »

RAJIV ANSWER THE ****ING QUESTION

Hyde · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 19:56:21 »

Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Thu, 11 April 2013, 12:53:26

CMStorm.com description is what our HQ created. That name is awful and we are just calling it a "Rubberized Top Cover" so yes that is also a minor difference.

I thought QFR already have rubberized body no?

tauburn · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 20:48:16 »

Quote from: Hyde on Thu, 11 April 2013, 19:56:21

Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Thu, 11 April 2013, 12:53:26
CMStorm.com description is what our HQ created. That name is awful and we are just calling it a "Rubberized Top Cover" so yes that is also a minor difference.

I thought QFR already have rubberized body no?

indeed it did

TemurAmir · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 22:17:59 »

Quote from: tauburn on Thu, 11 April 2013, 16:01:47

RAJIV ANSWER THE ****ING QUESTION

Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Wed, 10 April 2013, 16:45:30

Different between Stealth and QFR are the adjustable repeat rates, covert key caps, and windows keys on both sides instead of CM Storm logos.

I think he tried to answer it there

tauburn · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 11 April 2013, 22:20:02 »

lol didnt see that. well i guess im certainly not buying one.

LechnerDE · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 01:44:05 »

Quote from: tauburn on Thu, 11 April 2013, 20:48:16

Quote from: Hyde on Thu, 11 April 2013, 19:56:21
Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Thu, 11 April 2013, 12:53:26
CMStorm.com description is what our HQ created. That name is awful and we are just calling it a "Rubberized Top Cover" so yes that is also a minor difference.

I thought QFR already have rubberized body no?

indeed it did

Ok, thx. It wasn't mentioned in the description of the normal QFR so I figured this is something new...

LechnerDE · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 01:47:07 »

Quote from: tauburn on Thu, 11 April 2013, 22:20:02

lol didnt see that. well i guess im certainly not buying one.

May I ask why these features bother you? Or is this unrelated?

I am thinking about buying my first QFR. After the initial problems with the left alt key were solved and the branding is gone I only hear positive feedback from most people. Is there something I am not aware of?

davkol · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 04:07:24 »

Well, some people hate rubber, I suppose.

I don't actually see a point in buying a QFR new here in the Czech Republic. It's available only with MX Blacks for about 2400 CZK (approximately $120, meh), while a filco can be had for ~3600 CZK ($180).

mrboli · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 05:45:33 »

Wait, not available in black's WTF!

Also possible keycap options should be something like Laser etched, and diff color blank (white or black).

That would be boss.

I would personally probably get two, a blank white and a laser etched black.

dante · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 08:36:49 »

Quote from: mrboli on Fri, 12 April 2013, 05:45:33

Wait, not available in black's WTF!

Not to worry. Ducky and WASD have you covered.

Chanc3 · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 09:20:29 »

Just spent several hours hunting through the EU patent database and I didn't find a single thing on anyone holding a patent for printing on the front of the key caps. Could you point me towards said patent Rajiv?

xor · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 09:59:53 »

This is an amazing starter board. Do you have a projected date for availability on Amazon (US)? I have a gift card I need to use.

CM-Rajiv · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 10:39:40 »

Quote from: tauburn on Thu, 11 April 2013, 16:01:47

RAJIV ANSWER THE ****ING QUESTION

Already did. Look at Reply #7

CM-Rajiv · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 10:43:09 »

Quote from: tauburn on Thu, 11 April 2013, 20:48:16

Quote from: Hyde on Thu, 11 April 2013, 19:56:21
Quote from: CM-Rajiv on Thu, 11 April 2013, 12:53:26
CMStorm.com description is what our HQ created. That name is awful and we are just calling it a "Rubberized Top Cover" so yes that is also a minor difference.

I thought QFR already have rubberized body no?

indeed it did

The old grey covered ones didn't (blue/black/brown)

tauburn · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 11:09:54 »

Quote from: LechnerDE on Fri, 12 April 2013, 01:47:07

Quote from: tauburn on Thu, 11 April 2013, 22:20:02
lol didnt see that. well i guess im certainly not buying one.

May I ask why these features bother you? Or is this unrelated?

I am thinking about buying my first QFR. After the initial problems with the left alt key were solved and the branding is gone I only hear positive feedback from most people. Is there something I am not aware of?

None of the features bother me other than the rubber coating. its just that i thought the keyboard was going to be improved greatly but instead it just comes with a different set of ugly caps to throw away.

file_id · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 13:34:47 »

The side printed keycaps are a way to distinguish the QFR from other mechanical keyboards in the US market who don't browse geekhack. It's a cheaper alternative to a Filco, which is not well known in the US. The new QFR is looking to capture this market and distinguish itself from other mainstream mech keyboards like the razer blackwidow, logitech g710+, etc. The majority of people do not replace their keycaps. The black switch isn't a popular switch here in the US, which is why they aren't coming out with a black switch version. Anyone remember the firesale $40 QFR in black switch?

tauburn · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 13:39:31 »

i find it surprising that green is popular but not black

mrboli · « **Reply #39 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 02:21:26 »

I really wish it had black.

So I need to make my purchase this week before I return to the Canadia's (in LA right now).

Should I just get a Filco Tenkeyless?
I would much rather get the gray-no-marking black switch or black stealth quickfire black switch.

But since it looks like there is no black switch and there's no final time when these come out, I'm thinking I should just go for the Filco??

I def. would want to purchase this by Monday so that with 2 day shipping it would get here before I leave.
Is the stealth/non-branding gray's coming to Amazon by Monday? (black switches)

rhubarb · « **Reply #40 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 17:03:58 »

Hiya. I'm very interested in one of these keyboards with brown switches! However I live in Sydney Australia

. Any info on availability here?

tauburn · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 17:19:58 »

Quote from: mrboli on Sat, 13 April 2013, 02:21:26

I really wish it had black.

So I need to make my purchase this week before I return to the Canadia's (in LA right now).

Should I just get a Filco Tenkeyless?
I would much rather get the gray-no-marking black switch or black stealth quickfire black switch.

But since it looks like there is no black switch and there's no final time when these come out, I'm thinking I should just go for the Filco??

I def. would want to purchase this by Monday so that with 2 day shipping it would get here before I leave.
Is the stealth/non-branding gray's coming to Amazon by Monday? (black switches)

i see no reason not to get an objectively better board with a more desired switch

dante · « **Reply #42 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 17:51:07 »

Cherry ML switches!! (I'm a recent convert)

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Author Topic: QFR Stealth Update + EU Availability (Read 7872 times)