too bad about the backlighting LEDs and the indicator light area design. i wish more companies would embrace the 96key formfactor instead of TKL.
Bottom row looks like razer's black widow. I'm wondering if it's the same OEM. Which OEM makes black widow again? This really looks like TheProfosist's modified phantom layout.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34909.30
Costar started making LED boardsThanks for the info... I did not know this before.
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.
I wonder why there were so many words around that Trigger was made by iOne. Maybe it was confused with the Pro model.
I like this set up. Is there any news on when it might be available?
Almost there...that would kinda defeat the purpose of the formfactor.
Now, just slap a volume roller-knob and some macro keys on the left side, and we're golden. :cool:
Oh, and let me swap between purple and green backlighting. Red and/or Blue, i can do without. ^^
Now, just slap a volume roller-knob and some macro keys on the left side, and we're golden. :cool:Actually, don't do that. That's just more gimmick, and it would be better to keep this keyboard as simple as possible. Emphasis is on the hybrid form factor.
Almost there...that would kinda defeat the purpose of the formfactor.
Now, just slap a volume roller-knob and some macro keys on the left side, and we're golden. :cool:
Oh, and let me swap between purple and green backlighting. Red and/or Blue, i can do without. ^^
Now, just slap a volume roller-knob and some macro keys on the left side, and we're golden. :cool:Actually, don't do that. That's just more gimmick, and it would be better to keep this keyboard as simple as possible. Emphasis is on the hybrid form factor.
Something like this... would be pretty great, IMO.+1
I will say, this is not the only backlit project of some very much wanted boards to come.
LED + Backplate will match switch color. (Except for Brown switch: White + White)
Now, just slap a volume roller-knob and some macro keys on the left side, and we're golden. :cool:
I'm still not a fan of the font of the lettering on the keys.
their on my G600 ;)I actually avoid buying keyboard with macros, I have no use of it and I keep hitting it by accident when I try to do copy and paste shortcuts (left ctrl) so it's actually very annoying for me.Set up macros for copy and paste
the reactive mode (where the keys light up when you press them) and the profile where you can pick which ones stay lit (I would just keep the WASD lit prob).
CM need to just make a mechanical competitor to the Logitech G13 and Razer Nostromo.
I actually avoid buying keyboard with macros, I have no use of it and I keep hitting it by accident when I try to do copy and paste shortcuts (left ctrl) so it's actually very annoying for me.Set up macros for copy and paste
CM is giving me the the biggest nerdgasim atm! Even bigger than what Razer would give me cause!
Razer's like the hot chick that you just want to play with then get bored with...She aint cheap either.
CM is like a girl that knows everything you want and more...at a great price!
Not sure if I like this or the Plum 96 more... guess will have to wait and see where the price falls on these. Only thing I;m not sure about is that bottom row. Seems to be the same as the new logitech too, wonder who this mystery oem is?How much are the Plums?
Not sure if I like this or the Plum 96 more... guess will have to wait and see where the price falls on these. Only thing I;m not sure about is that bottom row. Seems to be the same as the new logitech too, wonder who this mystery oem is?How much are the Plums?
Not sure if I like this or the Plum 96 more... guess will have to wait and see where the price falls on these. Only thing I;m not sure about is that bottom row. Seems to be the same as the new logitech too, wonder who this mystery oem is?How much are the Plums?
"AFAIK:" ~$99 shipped, through imsto.
And, the plum supposedly has holes ready for "DIY" backlighting, if you're into that.
CM is giving me the the biggest nerdgasim atm! Even bigger than what Razer would give me cause!
Razer's like the hot chick that you just want to play with then get bored with...She aint cheap either.
CM is like a girl that knows everything you want and more...at a great price!
Don't they come in all four standard key-types if you are talking about the TK.Talkin bout the PLUM my friend, talkin bout the PLUM
CM is giving me the the biggest nerdgasim atm! Even bigger than what Razer would give me cause!
Razer's like the hot chick that you just want to play with then get bored with...She aint cheap either.
CM is like a girl that knows everything you want and more...at a great price!
Well... "she" is certainly no "Logitech." lol.
Guys seriously, How hard is this,, screwtkl,, this is all i need. :))
For the longest time, arguing layouts, I don't know why they don't just make this... we already have all the pieces are RIGHT THERE> :))
I'm so used to using my right hand on the numpad, but I think I could get used to it with my left. And having it next to the escape key would help a lot for one-handed calculating.Same here :D I'm more left handed when it comes to keyboards.
The space bar size is 7.5x, which will be impossible to replace unless you get a custom one somewhere. You'll be a the mercy of a shiny space bar with no replacements, or when doing full keycap sets, the spacebar won't match.Are you sure? By measuring the modifiers, I get that it's only 0.25 longer.
Nice looking layout, but if it's not iOne or Costar... and the build quality is awesome, who is it? :-X
You're right, initially I only added (1.5 + 1 + 1.25)*2 for the modifiers. I forgot to account for the one extra 1x key on the right side, so yeah it's a 6.5x space bar. But that's still no a standard size we can replace.The space bar size is 7.5x, which will be impossible to replace unless you get a custom one somewhere. You'll be a the mercy of a shiny space bar with no replacements, or when doing full keycap sets, the spacebar won't match.Are you sure? By measuring the modifiers, I get that it's only 0.25 longer.
On a normal keyboard, you have 7*1.25 = 8.75 taken up by the modifiers
On this it's 1.5+1+1.25+1.25+1+1+1.5 = 2*1.5+2*1.25+3*1= 8.50 taken up by the modifiers
So instead of 6.25 it's 6.5 or so, I think?
From looking at the G710, I noticed that the volume scroll wheel looks really close to the ones found on the Corsair boards, and the bottom row matches the layout. Possibly the same OEM as corsair? The layouts are basically identical to the K90. If that is the case, then quality shouldn't be a huge issue since the Corsair boards are built quite well.
From looking at the G710, I noticed that the volume scroll wheel looks really close to the ones found on the Corsair boards, and the bottom row matches the layout. Possibly the same OEM as corsair? The layouts are basically identical to the K90. If that is the case, then quality shouldn't be a huge issue since the Corsair boards are built quite well.
Heck no, corsair boards should all be recalled... they still haven't fixed the key sticking issue which is evident in EVERY single board they've sold EVER.
The corsair boards based on layout is probably iONE, towards which Geekhack is confidently "not a fan."
it still has a stabilizer bar its just underneath the plate if i remember correctly.From looking at the G710, I noticed that the volume scroll wheel looks really close to the ones found on the Corsair boards, and the bottom row matches the layout. Possibly the same OEM as corsair? The layouts are basically identical to the K90. If that is the case, then quality shouldn't be a huge issue since the Corsair boards are built quite well.
Heck no, corsair boards should all be recalled... they still haven't fixed the key sticking issue which is evident in EVERY single board they've sold EVER.
The corsair boards based on layout is probably iONE, towards which Geekhack is confidently "not a fan."
I have tried out the k90 and k60 and I am not a fan of their space bars. Maybe it is better for gaming but I do prefer the normal space bar with the stabilizer bar.
I can almost guarantee it wasn't supposed to be publicly visible yet and one of the codemonkeys that run the website didn't set it up to be internal eyes only.
Ok guys,
Will put a few rumors to rest..
Board is not made by iOne, but not Costar.... Build quality is awesome though.
LED + Backplate will match switch color. (Except for Brown switch: White + White)
Guys seriously, How hard is this,, screwtkl,, this is all i need. :))Something like that has been in planning for awhile. I'll go poke for some information.
For the longest time, arguing layouts, I don't know why they don't just make this... we already have all the pieces are RIGHT THERE> :))
Hmmmmm
North America will be carrying 3 models.
Blue Switch / Blue Backplate / Blue LED
Red Switch / Red Backplate / Red LED
Brown Switch / White Backplate / White LED
Hmmmmm
North America will be carrying 3 models.
Blue Switch / Blue Backplate / Blue LED
Red Switch / Red Backplate / Red LED
Brown Switch / White Backplate / White LED
white backplate would get dirty and kinda disgusting. LOL
Tenkeyless is normally missing more than 10 keys lol. 17+ to be exact.Quote from: GND-TechAs you can see, the QuickFire TK continues a Tenkeyless form factor like the QuickFire Rapid. This means that about ten keys are missing, compared to a normal keyboard.O_o
Hmmmmm
North America will be carrying 3 models.
Blue Switch / Blue Backplate / Blue LED
Red Switch / Red Backplate / Red LED
Brown Switch / White Backplate / White LED
I wouldn't imagine it possible unless they used white LEDs with a brown translucent cover.
But I was more correcting that the plate is brown, not white.
http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-tk-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/ LOL
http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-tk-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/ LOL
No browns. I feel as though I as was expecting this.
Why do all these companies feel the need to use such retarded fonts..
Why do all these companies feel the need to use such retarded fonts..
To better interest the retard crowd. Duh.
I too enjoy those fonts. Dated a typography major for quite some time meaning I now always judge fonts.
I too enjoy those fonts. Dated a typography major for quite some time meaning I now always judge fonts.
I appall these fonts.
Cosmonauti: What is that duck in your avatar?
I've seen it various places, but I have no idea what it is
I like the font too. It is mu ch better than razer. I just hope you can't feel the lettering.
I too enjoy those fonts. Dated a typography major for quite some time meaning I now always judge fonts.
Cosmonauti: What is that duck in your avatar?
I've seen it various places, but I have no idea what it is
Where is the best place to check on updates for the release of the MX Brown version in North America? Looking to move over to my first mechanical, and the Ducky 9008S2 seems to be out of stock everywhere (at least in white LED with brown switches).
Almost there...that would kinda defeat the purpose of the formfactor.
Now, just slap a volume roller-knob and some macro keys on the left side, and we're golden. :cool:
Oh, and let me swap between purple and green backlighting. Red and/or Blue, i can do without. ^^
Linus has done an unboxing of the TK model. Looks pretty nice. Might pick one up for work. Don't like the red switches in the MK-50 I have here.
Linus has done an unboxing of the TK model. Looks pretty nice. Might pick one up for work. Don't like the red switches in the MK-50 I have here.
Durability of the backlit keys are always the problem.
Guys I do apologize for me not being on here much. Super slammed with CES and trying to get everything back. I will double confirm arrival for brown switch as I have not been able to look at the forecast in a couple weeks. Will let everyone know tomorrow.
Guys I do apologize for me not being on here much. Super slammed with CES and trying to get everything back. I will double confirm arrival for brown switch as I have not been able to look at the forecast in a couple weeks. Will let everyone know tomorrow.
Sorry not trying to hijack the thread but if you can let us know when QuickFire XT is coming that would be great too :D
Doing my best to push schedule but looking like late april.
Stealth will be out in about a month.
Doing my best to push schedule but looking like late april.
Stealth will be out in about a month.
Any idea when we can see this white keyboard with backlighting available?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/1ZdLt.jpg)
Never, I am in the process of EOL'ing the quickfire pro, as it was made by iOne which is a vendor we are discontinuing business with. We looked at bringing the white in way back when, but ultimately decided not too. We displayed it at CES becuase it matches a White/Blue theme HAF xB mod.
I am considering bringing in White TK's tho.
Never, I am in the process of EOL'ing the quickfire pro, as it was made by iOne which is a vendor we are discontinuing business with. We looked at bringing the white in way back when, but ultimately decided not too. We displayed it at CES becuase it matches a White/Blue theme HAF xB mod.
I am considering bringing in White TK's tho.
Guys I do apologize for me not being on here much. Super slammed with CES and trying to get everything back. I will double confirm arrival for brown switch as I have not been able to look at the forecast in a couple weeks. Will let everyone know tomorrow.
Sorry not trying to hijack the thread but if you can let us know when QuickFire XT is coming that would be great too :D
Doing my best to push schedule but looking like late april.
Stealth will be out in about a month.
Guys I do apologize for me not being on here much. Super slammed with CES and trying to get everything back. I will double confirm arrival for brown switch as I have not been able to look at the forecast in a couple weeks. Will let everyone know tomorrow.
Sorry not trying to hijack the thread but if you can let us know when QuickFire XT is coming that would be great too :D
Doing my best to push schedule but looking like late april.
Stealth will be out in about a month.
Sorry but stupid question, April ETA is for the TK Browns right?
Guys I do apologize for me not being on here much. Super slammed with CES and trying to get everything back. I will double confirm arrival for brown switch as I have not been able to look at the forecast in a couple weeks. Will let everyone know tomorrow.
Sorry not trying to hijack the thread but if you can let us know when QuickFire XT is coming that would be great too :D
Doing my best to push schedule but looking like late april.
Stealth will be out in about a month.
Sorry but stupid question, April ETA is for the TK Browns right?
Pretty sure the April ETA is for the QuickFire XT. The TK Browns should be out now.
Sorry, its tough to keep track of which forums i have updated and which I havent.
TK brown US version was slightly delayed further and is looking to be about mid Feb for the black bezel.
White tk w/ brown switch will most likely be late Feb.
I asked Carter about the availability a little while back:Sorry, its tough to keep track of which forums i have updated and which I havent.
TK brown US version was slightly delayed further and is looking to be about mid Feb for the black bezel.
White tk w/ brown switch will most likely be late Feb.
In before "WHITE TK!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!?!!?!?!!!!!?!!?!!?!1!!!!ONE"
Just thought peeps in this here thread would like to know.
http://iqmore.tw/cm-storm-quick-fire-tk-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-review/3
Interior pix. More on page 2.
Just ordered my TK with Browns off the Cooler Master store. (yea, it's on there now)
So excited to finally be replacing my Logitech K750.
Just ordered my TK with Browns off the Cooler Master store. (yea, it's on there now)
So excited to finally be replacing my Logitech K750.
Wtf!? CM customer support said first week of March..
This was like a day ago, lol.
I just got the reds, oh well..
$21 to ship to Canada, :(.
Looks like we only have the blue and red switches available from NCIX Canada.
Hell with that, LOOK WHAT'S BACK IN STOCK. (http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-rapid-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-green-switch/)GREEENZ!!!!
Looks like we only have the blue and red switches available from NCIX Canada.
Looks like Memory Express carries the TK w/ browns, but is currently out of stock. Canada Computers seems to have it as well, but only as an in store purchase.
Ok, so just got a call from CM. Board wont be available till the end of March. Wasn't supposed to make it onto the site :<.
EDIT: Let me reiterate, :<
Honestly... let's just take the whole arrow/edit/tenkey cluster, stick it all on the left, and make it "programmable" like "macro keys." Then we can keep our alpha-box centered, and have our mouse directly beside it... and, a cluster full of multifunctional "macro keys" on the left.