Thoughts?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lSRg709.jpg)
The switch you are looking @ are true topre switches with MX compatibility. Made in Japan..
The switch you are looking @ are true topre switches with MX compatibility. Made in Japan..
Mouse is also new.
I'm very conflicted about this. First, I like MX because you can swap keys and stuff. But then I like Topre because it feels nice. And it's nice to finally be able to settle. What will this do to me...? Perhaps I'll be able to hold off knowing that it's still no HHKB. But then, can the thing be taken apart and the stems be dropped into a HHKB? Would I want to do that? Thick ABS on a HHKB? D:
Are there any issues with key travel? Propour sizing? If not, I would be interested for sure.
Dreaming about my HHKB with my English/Russian set :D
Do these stems also make the plastic rattle on the upstroke that haunts regular Topre switches? If so, I wonder if these stems will be capable of the dental mod..
The switch you are looking @ are true topre switches with MX compatibility. Made in Japan..
Mouse is also new.
GMK double shot ABS on a HHKB :o
If Coolermaster does decide to create a Topre line of keyboards with these MX-compatible switches, PLEASE OFFER THE OPTION TO BUY A BARE KEYBOARD WITHOUT KEYCAPS.
Guys, is it just me or is that a QFR in Carter's pic? Either way, I'm excited.
I would like to see EK's response to this.
(http://cdn.overclock.net/e/ed/200x200px-ZC-ededb83f_michael-jackson-thriller-eating-popcorn-animated.gif) (http://cdn.overclock.net/e/ed/200x200px-ZC-ededb83f_michael-jackson-thriller-eating-popcorn-animated.gif)
Is is more stable than stock cherry switches?
Also, the mice looks nice, is it right handed or ambidextrous? Seems to have a familiar shape that I like.
Carter is also in here looking...
And not answering! D:
Wow....75 guest viewing this page....
i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.
two words; DOLCH TOPRE
I MEAN C'MON
i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.
two words; DOLCH TOPRE
I MEAN C'MON
i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.
two words; DOLCH TOPRE
I MEAN C'MON
...starting to regret selling off my GMK Dolch. THANKS MKAWA
unless these hybrid boards wind up costing $300+ then ya know, same 'ol Topre.
i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.
two words; DOLCH TOPRE
I MEAN C'MON
...starting to regret selling off my GMK Dolch. THANKS MKAWA
It's halfway across the world now!!
On topic here....so what's next backlighting these bad boys??
i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.
two words; DOLCH TOPRE
I MEAN C'MON
...starting to regret selling off my GMK Dolch. THANKS MKAWA
It's halfway across the world now!!
On topic here....so what's next backlighting these bad boys??
Well... Do not doubt anything ::)
[15/07/2013 00:07:53] wetto: Topre's mad expensive
[15/07/2013 00:08:03] wetto: and I don't even think a backlit Topre is possible
[15/07/2013 00:08:08] wetto: is it?
[15/07/2013 00:09:45] Carter Salley: not easily
[15/07/2013 00:09:49] Carter Salley: im still working on it
unless these hybrid boards wind up costing $300+ then ya know, same 'ol Topre.
I think it's time for a $55 topre board (after rebate) from newegg!!
i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.
two words; DOLCH TOPRE
I MEAN C'MON
...starting to regret selling off my GMK Dolch. THANKS MKAWA
It's halfway across the world now!!
On topic here....so what's next backlighting these bad boys??
Well... Do not doubt anything ::)
[15/07/2013 00:07:53] wetto: Topre's mad expensive
[15/07/2013 00:08:03] wetto: and I don't even think a backlit Topre is possible
[15/07/2013 00:08:08] wetto: is it?
[15/07/2013 00:09:45] Carter Salley: not easily
[15/07/2013 00:09:49] Carter Salley: im still working on it
Nothing worth doing is easy!!
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unless these hybrid boards wind up costing $300+ then ya know, same 'ol Topre.
I think it's time for a $55 topre board (after rebate) from newegg!!
unless these hybrid boards wind up costing $300+ then ya know, same 'ol Topre.
I think it's time for a $55 topre board (after rebate) from newegg!!
Are we still not realizing that we're being raped by the hype surrounding mechanical keyboards?
These things are bottom barrel in terms of cost to produce... its a keyboard... in 2013 !!!!!
The prices are high due to popularity...
Remember Yomega Yo-Yos... and Pokemon cards?
This is just a more Adult Version...Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/c8908497.gif)
Now have somebody make programmable hhkb pro 3!!!
unless these hybrid boards wind up costing $300+ then ya know, same 'ol Topre.
I think it's time for a $55 topre board (after rebate) from newegg!!
I'd definitely buy one, maybe even a couple. What is the cheapest Topre board?
I mean IMSTO will be cool but... the rest is a bunch of qwerty crap.
This almost seems like an April Fools joke... in November.
Carter, so you were able to pull strings to get license to make topre switches? Unlike cherry switches were you can just buy it and build a keyboard, I don't believe this is possible with Topre unless they grant you permission.
This almost seems like an April Fools joke... in November.
Carter, so you were able to pull strings to get license to make topre switches? Unlike cherry switches were you can just buy it and build a keyboard, I don't believe this is possible with Topre unless they grant you permission.
I think it's just his realforce and a bit of modding.
Or even just clever photoshop and he's ****ing with us.
I highly doubt anything will come of this.
if Carter is pranking us I will cry myself to bed.
This almost seems like an April Fools joke... in November.
Carter, so you were able to pull strings to get license to make topre switches? Unlike cherry switches were you can just buy it and build a keyboard, I don't believe this is possible with Topre unless they grant you permission.
I think it's just his realforce and a bit of modding.
Or even just clever photoshop and he's ****ing with us.
I highly doubt anything will come of this.
Lol...if Carter is pranking us I will cry myself to bed.
This almost seems like an April Fools joke... in November.
Carter, so you were able to pull strings to get license to make topre switches? Unlike cherry switches were you can just buy it and build a keyboard, I don't believe this is possible with Topre unless they grant you permission.
I think it's just his realforce and a bit of modding.
Or even just clever photoshop and he's ****ing with us.
I highly doubt anything will come of this.
Lol...if Carter is pranking us I will cry myself to bed.
Carter has been planning this for a long while, it's no prank.
[11/06/2013 20:39:30] Carter Salley: but too early to share
[11/06/2013 20:39:41] Carter Salley: you will see soon
[11/06/2013 20:39:53] Carter Salley: maybe custom topre....
[11/06/2013 20:40:04] wetto: well, Topre is getting cheaper
[11/06/2013 20:40:14] wetto: but it would be weird to see a CM Storm Topre keyboard, hahahah
[11/06/2013 20:40:22] wetto: and I don't even think they're designed for backlight
[11/06/2013 20:40:32] Carter Salley: maybe i am desiging with them
[11/06/2013 20:40:41] Carter Salley: maybe they will even be able to use cherry keycap
[11/06/2013 20:40:45] Carter Salley: anyway
[11/06/2013 20:40:48] Carter Salley: i have shared to much
[11/06/2013 20:40:51] Carter Salley: need to go to a meeting
This almost seems like an April Fools joke... in November.
Carter, so you were able to pull strings to get license to make topre switches? Unlike cherry switches were you can just buy it and build a keyboard, I don't believe this is possible with Topre unless they grant you permission.
I think it's just his realforce and a bit of modding.
Or even just clever photoshop and he's ****ing with us.
I highly doubt anything will come of this.
Lol...if Carter is pranking us I will cry myself to bed.
Carter has been planning this for a long while, it's no prank.
[11/06/2013 20:39:30] Carter Salley: but too early to share
[11/06/2013 20:39:41] Carter Salley: you will see soon
[11/06/2013 20:39:53] Carter Salley: maybe custom topre....
[11/06/2013 20:40:04] wetto: well, Topre is getting cheaper
[11/06/2013 20:40:14] wetto: but it would be weird to see a CM Storm Topre keyboard, hahahah
[11/06/2013 20:40:22] wetto: and I don't even think they're designed for backlight
[11/06/2013 20:40:32] Carter Salley: maybe i am desiging with them
[11/06/2013 20:40:41] Carter Salley: maybe they will even be able to use cherry keycap
[11/06/2013 20:40:45] Carter Salley: anyway
[11/06/2013 20:40:48] Carter Salley: i have shared to much
[11/06/2013 20:40:51] Carter Salley: need to go to a meeting
... This image may have deeper meaning then.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/L7QGfiQ.jpg)
Is costar bad?
stem
unless these hybrid boards wind up costing $300+ then ya know, same 'ol Topre.
I think it's time for a $55 topre board (after rebate) from newegg!!
Are we still not realizing that we're being raped by the hype surrounding mechanical keyboards?
These things are bottom barrel in terms of cost to produce... its a keyboard... in 2013 !!!!!
The prices are high due to popularity...
Remember Yomega Yo-Yos... and Pokemon cards?
This is just a more Adult Version...Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/c8908497.gif)
You can't compare collectables like that in terms of production cost vs value. What did an Action Comics #1 cost to print? Your comparing cremini's and truffle's.
if the pictures were not enough for some reason, i can 100% confirm that this is not in any way a prank. i cannot confirm or deny whether this is the coolest thing that CM Storm has coming though.
Shieeettt, this may make me rethink buying a ergodox.
But gawd I hate TKL layouts. Will you have this in a 60%, 75%, or full size layout?
How did you know that?Shieeettt, this may make me rethink buying a ergodox.
But gawd I hate TKL layouts. Will you have this in a 60%, 75%, or full size layout?
TKL is the smallest they've gone, so I really wouldn't be planning on something smaller; but it WOULD be awesome!
TKL is the smallest they've gone, so I really wouldn't be planning on something smaller; but it WOULD be awesome!
TKL is the smallest they've gone, so I really wouldn't be planning on something smaller; but it WOULD be awesome!
FC660C is smaller, unless by "they" you meant coolermaster, which only certain people can confirm.
I would like to see EK's response to this.Show Image(http://cdn.overclock.net/e/ed/200x200px-ZC-ededb83f_michael-jackson-thriller-eating-popcorn-animated.gif)
And ja rule. We need to ask what ja rule makes of this.
Bromie you make me happy because you get half of the dumb ass references of the lame jokes I make.
Stay awesome.
No but srsly ek cheaper hhkb pls :(
And the next step from CM making MX compatible Torpe switches would be individual MX compatible Topre switch modules for custom layouts. That would make me want to build a topre board
Thoughts?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lSRg709.jpg)
So where did this project stem from?
CM Storm Topre board incoming?
So where did this project stem from?
CM Storm Topre board incoming?
Exactly my thoughts when I read the headline.
Would be awesome to get the Topre QFR stealth!!
So where did this project stem from?
CM Storm Topre board incoming?
Exactly my thoughts when I read the headline.
Would be awesome to get the Topre QFR stealth!!
As long as they call it the CM Storm Trooper!
I'd definitely buy one, maybe even a couple. What is the cheapest Topre board?
1: Keycaps appear to be cherry profile. I can't tell the plastic for sure, but I suspect PBT (or possibly POM).
So where did this project stem from?
CM Storm Topre board incoming?
Exactly my thoughts when I read the headline.
Would be awesome to get the Topre QFR stealth!!
As long as they call it the CM Storm Trooper!
But that's already the name of a case!
http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/chassis/trooper/
Now, CM Storm Toopre seems to be available :p
1So where did this project stem from?
CM Storm Topre board incoming?
Exactly my thoughts when I read the headline.
Would be awesome to get the Topre QFR stealth!!
As long as they call it the CM Storm Trooper!
But that's already the name of a case!
http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/chassis/trooper/
Now, CM Storm Toopre seems to be available :p
CM Storm Thorpe?
I'd definitely buy one, maybe even a couple. What is the cheapest Topre board?
One just sold on eBay for $40.
I'd definitely buy one, maybe even a couple. What is the cheapest Topre board?
One just sold on eBay for $40.
:eek: where?
Now if only HHKB was backwards-modifiable to this, we could finally have custom keycaps for HHKB in a range of colours and styles.
Now if only HHKB was backwards-modifiable to this, we could finally have custom keycaps for HHKB in a range of colours and styles.
Now if only HHKB was backwards-modifiable to this, we could finally have custom keycaps for HHKB in a range of colours and styles.
Stabilizers.... and.... space bar isn't it odd size? We'd need a hhkb kit in all the MX group buys!
Now if only HHKB was backwards-modifiable to this, we could finally have custom keycaps for HHKB in a range of colours and styles.
Stabilizers.... and.... space bar isn't it odd size? We'd need a hhkb kit in all the MX group buys!
Now if only HHKB was backwards-modifiable to this, we could finally have custom keycaps for HHKB in a range of colours and styles.
Stabilizers.... and.... space bar isn't it odd size? We'd need a hhkb kit in all the MX group buys!
If they were going to the trouble of making MX compatible topre switches I don't that that making MX compatible stabiliser inserts is much of a stretch. HHKB does have a 6 unit space bar I'm pretty sure.
I wanna know what that mouse is >:D
I wanna know what that mouse is >:D
there was a mouse? :P
I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the Filco FC660C, but now I'm not so sure; Topres with Cherry MX stems would be quite an attractive option. Is this mystery board likely to show up anytime soon (CES 2014-ish, maybe)?
I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the Filco FC660C, but now I'm not so sure; Topres with Cherry MX stems would be quite an attractive option. Is this mystery board likely to show up anytime soon (CES 2014-ish, maybe)?
No-one knows what it feels like yet. It might not have that Topre thock.
But if it does feel the same, then the main benefit is custom keycaps! Assuming it has a standard layout.
I'd definitely buy one, maybe even a couple. What is the cheapest Topre board?
One just sold on eBay for $40.
:eek: where?
Probably some jealous gh'ers significant other.
Shieeettt, this may make me rethink buying a ergodox.
But gawd I hate TKL layouts. Will you have this in a 60%, 75%, or full size layout?
TKL is the smallest they've gone, so I really wouldn't be planning on something smaller; but it WOULD be awesome!
I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the Filco FC660C, but now I'm not so sure; Topres with Cherry MX stems would be quite an attractive option. Is this mystery board likely to show up anytime soon (CES 2014-ish, maybe)?
No-one knows what it feels like yet. It might not have that Topre thock.
But if it does feel the same, then the main benefit is custom keycaps! Assuming it has a standard layout.
I've been told the price for these is going to be about Ł120 for a TKL and Ł150 for a fullsize. Things are looking good!
I've been told the price for these is going to be about Ł120 for a TKL and Ł150 for a fullsize. Things are looking good!
Source?
I've been told the price for these is going to be about Ł120 for a TKL and Ł150 for a fullsize. Things are looking good!
Source?
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showpost.php?p=3447693&postcount=16711
Let's just hope that they have a standard bottom row, to make swapping keycaps that much easier.
I might have to buy another topre board just for this.
I might have to buy another topre board just for this.
That's the spirit!
Although really, why are we interested in this?
So that we can put more custom keycaps on a Topre board?
Looking at the picture in OP, I wonder if this is just a modified QFR with an aluminum plate and the hybrid switches... It's going to be interesting to find out how they've actually done this.MoreShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/lSRg709.jpg)
Looking at the picture in OP, I wonder if this is just a modified QFR with an aluminum plate and the hybrid switches... It's going to be interesting to find out how they've actually done this.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lSRg709.jpg)
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showpost.php?p=3447693&postcount=16711
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showpost.php?p=3447693&postcount=16711
I'm almost positive that will not be the real price. Once Cooler Master gets word that nubbinator sold a CC for $30, they will start selling these for $30.
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showpost.php?p=3447693&postcount=16711
I'm almost positive that will not be the real price. Once Cooler Master gets word that nubbinator sold a CC for $30, they will start selling these for $30.
When did nubbs sell a CC for $30?
i liked them when they heard us complaining about the excessive branding on the QFR and came out with less branded cases
i liked them when they heard us complaining about the excessive branding on the QFR and came out with less branded cases
Interesting but aren't you concerned that if you can't retrofit a old Topre with these stems we going to have even less keycap options for true Topre stems.
Interesting but aren't you concerned that if you can't retrofit a old Topre with these stems we going to have even less keycap options for true Topre stems.
Just as long as this keyboard has the Thorpe thock!
Interesting but aren't you concerned that if you can't retrofit a old Topre with these stems we going to have even less keycap options for true Topre stems.
Not like the market's overflowing with "True" topre stem cap options currently. That's why people are excited about the prospects of swaps.
Interesting but aren't you concerned that if you can't retrofit a old Topre with these stems we going to have even less keycap options for true Topre stems.
Not like the market's overflowing with "True" topre stem cap options currently. That's why people are excited about the prospects of swaps.
That is very true, I would just hate to see all those Realforces and HHKBs without any options but it probably won't be an issue.
They already have very, very limited options in terms of keycap sets. Most sets for RealForce are sold out on EliteKeyboards.
Must. Have. Now. Also don't make it super expensive pls
Must. Have. Now. Also don't make it super expensive pls
Hell even if it's Realforce priced I'm sure they'll get plenty of takers, the MX stems are going to be one of the biggest selling points.
i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.
two words; DOLCH TOPRE
I MEAN C'MON
please let there be an option without keycaps
please let there be an option without keycaps
Hopefully if they go through all the trouble to put mx stems in topre they will have some decent keycaps to begin with.
please let there be an option without keycaps
Hopefully if they go through all the trouble to put mx stems in topre they will have some decent keycaps to begin with.
Yeah I would pay a PREMIUM for this board if they just bit the bullet and did a limited edition with GMK caps.
please let there be an option without keycaps
Hopefully if they go through all the trouble to put mx stems in topre they will have some decent keycaps to begin with.
Yeah I would pay a PREMIUM for this board if they just bit the bullet and did a limited edition with GMK caps.
It would probably cost entirely too much :P
please let there be an option without keycaps
Hopefully if they go through all the trouble to put mx stems in topre they will have some decent keycaps to begin with.
Yeah I would pay a PREMIUM for this board if they just bit the bullet and did a limited edition with GMK caps.
It would probably cost entirely too much :P
If anyone could do it I'd say it would be CM. I'd imagine if they did a run of 1000 they could get TKL sets from GMK @ arround the $55 mark.
please let there be an option without keycaps
Hopefully if they go through all the trouble to put mx stems in topre they will have some decent keycaps to begin with.
Yeah I would pay a PREMIUM for this board if they just bit the bullet and did a limited edition with GMK caps.
It would probably cost entirely too much :P
If anyone could do it I'd say it would be CM. I'd imagine if they did a run of 1000 they could get TKL sets from GMK @ arround the $55 mark.
So maybe ~$200 for a topre TKL with GMK caps?
Sorry, but Can won't be selling or making a keyboard that is that expensive. Sure, it may still appeal to us enthusiasts, but most potential buyers would scoff at a $200+ price tag.
There is no business sense in selling to just a niche community. CM will, as always, provide a cool product at an affordable price that will have mass appeal. That makes business sense.
Sorry, but Can won't be selling or making a keyboard that is that expensive. Sure, it may still appeal to us enthusiasts, but most potential buyers would scoff at a $200+ price tag.
Do you know how much CM Storm Mech costs around here? €150. It's not even the most expensive keyboard in the market. Hell, people buy Logitech G19 and MadCatz S.T.R.I.K.E. 7...
There is no business sense in selling to just a niche community. CM will, as always, provide a cool product at an affordable price that will have mass appeal. That makes business sense.
Mechanical keyboards are a niche market already. Topre is a niche inside this niche. But I would almost be willing to bet my Thanksgiving week paycheck (108 hours worth of straight pay) that if these were made available with GMK caps at a production run on 1000 units they would sell out quickly.
Sorry, but Can won't be selling or making a keyboard that is that expensive. Sure, it may still appeal to us enthusiasts, but most potential buyers would scoff at a $200+ price tag.
Do you know how much CM Storm Mech costs around here? €150. It's not even the most expensive keyboard in the market. Hell, people buy Logitech G19 and MadCatz S.T.R.I.K.E. 7...
I can safely assume most of Cooler Master sales are within the USA and that's where the price is right.There is no business sense in selling to just a niche community. CM will, as always, provide a cool product at an affordable price that will have mass appeal. That makes business sense.
Mechanical keyboards are a niche market already. Topre is a niche inside this niche. But I would almost be willing to bet my Thanksgiving week paycheck (108 hours worth of straight pay) that if these were made available with GMK caps at a production run on 1000 units they would sell out quickly.
Mechanical keyboards are fast-becoming a not-so-niche market. Most people who own a mechanical keyboard don't even know "keyboard enthusiasts" exist. I think people here tend to overestimated the influence we have on vendors who produce keyboards. Yes, we can influence their design but not the target audience. The target audience of a smart business is the widest audience they can target...not a few hundred or even couple thousand of keyboard enthusiasts.
The reason why I don't think CM would bother with GMK keycaps is because the mass audience wouldn't know the difference nor would they care. Every normal person I've showed my keyboards and keycaps didn't really 'get it' as to why I would pay so much for mere keycaps. GMK keycaps would add over $55 (at least) to the cost of a keyboard. That $70 QFR would now be $130 = alienating most potential buyers.
has the hype died down?
has the hype died down?
I think we're all still really eager for this, lack of new information has kind of killed the conversation though. C'mon Carter!
I just hope it comes out with a version without keycaps so I can use something better than thin gamer keys....are you dumb?
I just hope it comes out with a version without keycaps so I can use something better than thin gamer keys
I just hope it comes out with a version without keycaps so I can use something better than thin gamer keys
I would applaud CM if they didn't sell them with keycaps but even if they do or not....people will switch them out as soon as they get the board.
I just hope it comes out with a version without keycaps so I can use something better than thin gamer keys
I would applaud CM if they didn't sell them with keycaps but even if they do or not....people will switch them out as soon as they get the board.
I just hope it comes out with a version without keycaps so I can use something better than thin gamer keys
I would applaud CM if they didn't sell them with keycaps but even if they do or not....people will switch them out as soon as they get the board.
We could always hope since they are going to all the trouble with the stems that they might actually have some decent caps...
has the hype died down?
I think we're all still really eager for this, lack of new information has kind of killed the conversation though. C'mon Carter!
Mate, I'm as excited as anything.
Got the bluest of balls :(
Also willing to buy one of these just to gut the stems into my hhkb (considering I would never own a cm-storm) where'd the details go :(I think this was mostly just a tease of what's to come, my guess is with CES around the corner that we'll get a lot more details from them there.
Flyerfan1 has the right idea. Pretty sure in the mkawa interview/podcast, he said news or release was coming around CES 2014.Hmm, I might delay my HHKB for now and see what Cm has in store. My birthday is in February So i can always ask for a Cm Quickfire Thopre (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/cd08785a.gif)
It almost seems blasphemous seeing that CM font on Topre switches.
CES is going on in Vegas and I haven't seen or heard any CoolerMaster news or any other keyboard related stuff yet?? Whats up with that?I think the "Welcoming Party" is still going on right now and throughout today, while most of the major unveils will go on from the 7th to the 10th.
CES is going on in Vegas and I haven't seen or heard any CoolerMaster news or any other keyboard related stuff yet?? Whats up with that?I think the "Welcoming Party" is still going on right now and throughout today, while most of the major unveils will go on from the 7th to the 10th.
I want any pictures of the stabilizers!!!!!
This is getting better - standard TKL ANSI layout :)
need stab pics to see if it'll be possible to move these switches to hhkb
me think you're correct
****
YES
IVE BEEN SAVING FOR THIS
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YES
IVE BEEN SAVING FOR THIS
what about all those other buys you are participating in?
maybe you could get extra money helping old people do stuff. or walk dogs. or something.
What other buys? Isn't he known as the canceler?****
YES
IVE BEEN SAVING FOR THIS
what about all those other buys you are participating in?
maybe you could get extra money helping old people do stuff. or walk dogs. or something.
What other buys? Isn't he known as the canceler?****
YES
IVE BEEN SAVING FOR THIS
what about all those other buys you are participating in?
maybe you could get extra money helping old people do stuff. or walk dogs. or something.
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In case anyone doesn't frequent DT
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In case anyone doesn't frequent DT
How do those stabilizers work? They don't look like MX stems but clearly they are.
Ooh this is looking promising.
Maybe this was a bas time to buy an HHKB :\
Maybe this was a bas time to buy an HHKB :\
Maybe this was a bas time to buy an HHKB :\
It is
Which is why I was holding out of buying a f660c
Even if this is $200 (CM would never price it above that, too hard to advertise) its a great product
get realforce 86u
get cm topre
take the mx stems out of the cm
put them in the 86u
mod the 86 a little, turn it into an 84
put it in a custom aluminium case
put on original cherry caps
???
profit
Ooh this is looking promising.
Agreed. Looks quite promising, but I hope they bring out a 55g version. That'd be an instabuy. Dunno if I want to buy it if it ends up feeling like the Realforce 45g... but if it feels like Leopold 660C... well that'd be a maybe-instabuy.Maybe this was a bas time to buy an HHKB :\
Meh. The HHKB is unique feeling because of the case-mount feel. The thock on that thing is pretty godly. HHKB is a different breed all together, imo.
Maybe this was a bas time to buy an HHKB :\
It is
Which is why I was holding out of buying a f660c
Even if this is $200 (CM would never price it above that, too hard to advertise) its a great product
Ooh this is looking promising.
Agreed. Looks quite promising, but I hope they bring out a 55g version. That'd be an instabuy. Dunno if I want to buy it if it ends up feeling like the Realforce 45g... but if it feels like Leopold 660C... well that'd be a maybe-instabuy.Maybe this was a bas time to buy an HHKB :\
Meh. The HHKB is unique feeling because of the case-mount feel. The thock on that thing is pretty godly. HHKB is a different breed all together, imo.
Have we seen any info from CM regarding the spring weight yet?
You gon' do dis?! I'd love to see thissssss. Get that 55g cups in there too!I'll wait and see if it's possible to put these mx stabilisers into a realforce board first.. then i'll consider thinking about it :P
Maybe this was a bas time to buy an HHKB :\
It is
Which is why I was holding out of buying a f660c
Even if this is $200 (CM would never price it above that, too hard to advertise) its a great product
It'd be great if they price it below $200, but I really don't understand why you keep saying it'd be "too hard to advertise," if it's above that price.
Maybe this was a bas time to buy an HHKB :\
It is
Which is why I was holding out of buying a f660c
Even if this is $200 (CM would never price it above that, too hard to advertise) its a great product
it's never a bad time to buy a hhkb.
layout > ability to make unicorn vomit
I found a video of it!
I found a video of it!
lol, that was such a copout on the prices question
I found a video of it!
lol, that was such a copout on the prices question
Not really, if they haven't decided on final retail price he'd be a bit silly to start throwing numbers around at CES.
I found a video of it!
For those who don't want to watch right now. Release is ~Q2 2014. Pricing as yet undetermined. They're marketing the Topre as being faster responding than the cherries.
I found a video of it!
For those who don't want to watch right now. Release is ~Q2 2014. Pricing as yet undetermined. They're marketing the Topre as being faster responding than the cherries.
I found a video of it!
I found a video of it!
Did they actually take away the "gaming" font? :O
I found a video of it!
Wow! This is amazing! Can't wait to get my hands on one of these. My wallet needs to prepare. :'(
I found a video of it!
I found a video of it!
I really liked the Rapid I
dolch on hhkb would only be a dream even if we can replace the stems and the stabililzers.
dolch on hhkb would only be a dream even if we can replace the stems and the stabililzers.
How do you figure that?
I found a video of it!
Is this the NovaTouch TKL??? They just mentioned it at CES:
http://www.maximumpc.com/ces_2014_cooler_master_shows_haf_stacker_case_and_mechanical_keyboards_video
Definitely Topre switches but no mention of the cap mounting...
Could be!!!
I found a video of it!
Did they actually take away the "gaming" font? :O
It looks the same to me. Maybe not though.
Found another video with some information everyone might be interested in, 45g weighting across the board, but Carter said they weren't ruling out adding a 30, and 55g variant with different form factors. Forward to around the 6:30 mark for info on the Novatouch.
55g full size please!!
Found another video with some information everyone might be interested in, 45g weighting across the board, but Carter said they weren't ruling out adding a 30, and 55g variant with different form factors. Forward to around the 6:30 mark for info on the Novatouch.
55g full size please!!
Found another video with some information everyone might be interested in, 45g weighting across the board, but Carter said they weren't ruling out adding a 30, and 55g variant with different form factors. Forward to around the 6:30 mark for info on the Novatouch.
55g full size please!!
Why full size? More domes to harvest or you just like the layout?
1. Has anyone at Coolermaster mentioned possible Silent variants - or if that is even possible with these?
2. Any guesses as to how well O-Rings / Landing Pads will compare to Topre silencing?
Found another video with some information everyone might be interested in, 45g weighting across the board, but Carter said they weren't ruling out adding a 30, and 55g variant with different form factors. Forward to around the 6:30 mark for info on the Novatouch.
55g full size please!!
Why full size? More domes to harvest or you just like the layout?
Found another video with some information everyone might be interested in, 45g weighting across the board, but Carter said they weren't ruling out adding a 30, and 55g variant with different form factors. Forward to around the 6:30 mark for info on the Novatouch.
Probably just fullsize
Many gamers are scared of 60% and 75%
I'll ask around if you'd like
Can't wait to see the price on these. Not super happy about the 45g or the size (I really want a poker layout topper board), but if it's cheapish, CM has a buy from me.I have already come to the conclusion that CM is probably going to have to keep the prices low even if they don't want to, since they are putting it out there as a gaming keyboard and presumably most mechanical keyboards are bought by gamers I don't see how a gamer can justify a big price tag without your standard gamer backlighting. I am thinking they should ask $110-$120 for it, if it's higher I don't see how they can sell it to your average person. Just think QFR vs Filco for pricing hopefully.
\Can't wait to see the price on these. Not super happy about the 45g or the size (I really want a poker layout topper board), but if it's cheapish, CM has a buy from me.I have already come to the conclusion that CM is probably going to have to keep the prices low even if they don't want to, since they are putting it out there as a gaming keyboard and presumably most mechanical keyboards are bought by gamers I don't see how a gamer can justify a big price tag without your standard gamer backlighting. I am thinking they should ask $110-$120 for it, if it's higher I don't see how they can sell it to your average person. Just think QFR vs Filco for pricing hopefully.
But this is geekhack, prices most people here are willing to pay is irrelevant. I personally think it would be insane to pay $200 for this when you know its going to come with cheap keycaps and the HHKB is only $60 more than that with really good keycaps...\Can't wait to see the price on these. Not super happy about the 45g or the size (I really want a poker layout topper board), but if it's cheapish, CM has a buy from me.I have already come to the conclusion that CM is probably going to have to keep the prices low even if they don't want to, since they are putting it out there as a gaming keyboard and presumably most mechanical keyboards are bought by gamers I don't see how a gamer can justify a big price tag without your standard gamer backlighting. I am thinking they should ask $110-$120 for it, if it's higher I don't see how they can sell it to your average person. Just think QFR vs Filco for pricing hopefully.
even $200 is fine by me. f660c is at that price, and this is better
But this is geekhack, prices most people here are willing to pay is irrelevant. I personally think it would be insane to pay $200 for this when you know its going to come with cheap keycaps and the HHKB is only $60 more than that with really good keycaps...\Can't wait to see the price on these. Not super happy about the 45g or the size (I really want a poker layout topper board), but if it's cheapish, CM has a buy from me.I have already come to the conclusion that CM is probably going to have to keep the prices low even if they don't want to, since they are putting it out there as a gaming keyboard and presumably most mechanical keyboards are bought by gamers I don't see how a gamer can justify a big price tag without your standard gamer backlighting. I am thinking they should ask $110-$120 for it, if it's higher I don't see how they can sell it to your average person. Just think QFR vs Filco for pricing hopefully.
even $200 is fine by me. f660c is at that price, and this is better
I showed a CS:GO player and a Dota player them the noppoo choc mini and the Poker II
Both of them were wary of the Poker, no F-keys, no arrow keys, blah blah
CS:GO player didn't seem too wary of the noppoo, cuz it has f-keys, but the weird spacing of the f-row (it being close to the numrow, no space between F4 and F5) put off both of them completely.
So yeah, I expect they'll keep their fullsizes for now.
But this is geekhack, prices most people here are willing to pay is irrelevant. I personally think it would be insane to pay $200 for this when you know its going to come with cheap keycaps and the HHKB is only $60 more than that with really good keycaps...
And that is REALLY going to matter to the majority of customers who aren't going to even swap caps?....But this is geekhack, prices most people here are willing to pay is irrelevant. I personally think it would be insane to pay $200 for this when you know its going to come with cheap keycaps and the HHKB is only $60 more than that with really good keycaps...
You're missing the main point though..which is this can take Cherry MX Keycaps.
I showed a CS:GO player and a Dota player them the noppoo choc mini and the Poker II
Both of them were wary of the Poker, no F-keys, no arrow keys, blah blah
CS:GO player didn't seem too wary of the noppoo, cuz it has f-keys, but the weird spacing of the f-row (it being close to the numrow, no space between F4 and F5) put off both of them completely.
So yeah, I expect they'll keep their fullsizes for now.
What does the GO player even use the F keys for?
I agree with you, but at the same time, the majority of regular customers will probably not even know what an HHKB is, and saying "it has better key caps" would probably not justify a $60 increase to them, especially with the irregular layout. Still, $200 would be far too high of a price for this keyboard.And that is REALLY going to matter to the majority of customers who aren't going to even swap caps?....But this is geekhack, prices most people here are willing to pay is irrelevant. I personally think it would be insane to pay $200 for this when you know its going to come with cheap keycaps and the HHKB is only $60 more than that with really good keycaps...
You're missing the main point though..which is this can take Cherry MX Keycaps.
I am not missing any point.
And on that same note, how is your average customer going to feel when they see a $200 dollar board with the only on paper advantage being 1000hz polling(because I am sure they even know what that means)I agree with you, but at the same time, the majority of regular customers will probably not even know what an HHKB is, and saying "it has better key caps" would probably not justify a $60 increase to them, especially with the irregular layout. Still, $200 would be far too high of a price for this keyboard.And that is REALLY going to matter to the majority of customers who aren't going to even swap caps?....But this is geekhack, prices most people here are willing to pay is irrelevant. I personally think it would be insane to pay $200(or even $150) for this when you know its going to come with cheap keycaps and the HHKB is only $60 more than that with really good keycaps...
You're missing the main point though..which is this can take Cherry MX Keycaps.
I am not missing any point.
advantage being 1000hz polling(because I am sure they even know what that means)
advantage being 1000hz polling(because I am sure they even know what that means)
just a quick note, people don't need to understand ANYTHING about a product to buy it; they just need the pricing/branding/salesperson/public opinion to make them feel like they own the best/most unique product in that category.
ever see how people buy DSLRs?
Except a DSLRs pictures are going to look considerably better than most point and shoots, nobody is going to touch this keyboard and go "Oh yeah, I can feel the 1000hz" and then buy it...advantage being 1000hz polling(because I am sure they even know what that means)
just a quick note, people don't need to understand ANYTHING about a product to buy it; they just need the pricing/branding/salesperson/public opinion to make them feel like they own the best/most unique product in that category.
ever see how people buy DSLRs?
They didn't really say outright that it was cherry cap compatible. Did they?
They didn't really say outright that it was cherry cap compatible. Did they?
\Can't wait to see the price on these. Not super happy about the 45g or the size (I really want a poker layout topper board), but if it's cheapish, CM has a buy from me.I have already come to the conclusion that CM is probably going to have to keep the prices low even if they don't want to, since they are putting it out there as a gaming keyboard and presumably most mechanical keyboards are bought by gamers I don't see how a gamer can justify a big price tag without your standard gamer backlighting. I am thinking they should ask $110-$120 for it, if it's higher I don't see how they can sell it to your average person. Just think QFR vs Filco for pricing hopefully.
even $200 is fine by me. f660c is at that price, and this is better
\Can't wait to see the price on these. Not super happy about the 45g or the size (I really want a poker layout topper board), but if it's cheapish, CM has a buy from me.I have already come to the conclusion that CM is probably going to have to keep the prices low even if they don't want to, since they are putting it out there as a gaming keyboard and presumably most mechanical keyboards are bought by gamers I don't see how a gamer can justify a big price tag without your standard gamer backlighting. I am thinking they should ask $110-$120 for it, if it's higher I don't see how they can sell it to your average person. Just think QFR vs Filco for pricing hopefully.
even $200 is fine by me. f660c is at that price, and this is better
Wow, its neat that you've gotten to try both of them already.
:rolleyes:
They didn't really say outright that it was cherry cap compatible. Did they?
If it didn't that would be stupid. Have ****ty caps that only your board can use? No way
They didn't really say outright that it was cherry cap compatible. Did they?
If it didn't that would be stupid. Have ****ty caps that only your board can use? No way
Who says they have ****ty caps? Are you some kind of magician that already has this board?
Stop posting stupid **** with no proof/basis
To be honest I think they are probably going to be the same type of keycaps their QFR's come with. I think they would have pointed it out if it had double shot keycaps(or anything else) (something about how it will last longer from gaming over time or something)They didn't really say outright that it was cherry cap compatible. Did they?
If it didn't that would be stupid. Have ****ty caps that only your board can use? No way
Who says they have ****ty caps? Are you some kind of magician that already has this board?
Stop posting stupid **** with no proof/basis
\Can't wait to see the price on these. Not super happy about the 45g or the size (I really want a poker layout topper board), but if it's cheapish, CM has a buy from me.I have already come to the conclusion that CM is probably going to have to keep the prices low even if they don't want to, since they are putting it out there as a gaming keyboard and presumably most mechanical keyboards are bought by gamers I don't see how a gamer can justify a big price tag without your standard gamer backlighting. I am thinking they should ask $110-$120 for it, if it's higher I don't see how they can sell it to your average person. Just think QFR vs Filco for pricing hopefully.
even $200 is fine by me. f660c is at that price, and this is better
Wow, its neat that you've gotten to try both of them already.
:rolleyes:
form factor is better. You get the more common tkl vs the irregular shape of the 660 and the hhkb.
The CM topre is better because it takes cherry caps, meaning all those cherry mx GBs can be used on it vs 660c or hhkb
They didn't really say outright that it was cherry cap compatible. Did they?
If it didn't that would be stupid. Have ****ty caps that only your board can use? No way
Who says they have ****ty caps? Are you some kind of magician that already has this board?
Stop posting stupid **** with no proof/basis
Except a DSLRs pictures are going to look considerably better than most point and shoots, nobody is going to touch this keyboard and go "Oh yeah, I can feel the 1000hz" and then buy it...advantage being 1000hz polling(because I am sure they even know what that means)
just a quick note, people don't need to understand ANYTHING about a product to buy it; they just need the pricing/branding/salesperson/public opinion to make them feel like they own the best/most unique product in that category.
ever see how people buy DSLRs?
Razer products have out there styling AND like I said BACKLIGHTING.Except a DSLRs pictures are going to look considerably better than most point and shoots, nobody is going to touch this keyboard and go "Oh yeah, I can feel the 1000hz" and then buy it...advantage being 1000hz polling(because I am sure they even know what that means)
just a quick note, people don't need to understand ANYTHING about a product to buy it; they just need the pricing/branding/salesperson/public opinion to make them feel like they own the best/most unique product in that category.
ever see how people buy DSLRs?
that was just an example. are you saying people are knowledable about the products they buy and don't just randomly the first thing they're told to (by whoever)?
are you saying razer products aren't bought very often?
And that is REALLY going to matter to the majority of customers who aren't going to even swap caps?....But this is geekhack, prices most people here are willing to pay is irrelevant. I personally think it would be insane to pay $200 for this when you know its going to come with cheap keycaps and the HHKB is only $60 more than that with really good keycaps...
You're missing the main point though..which is this can take Cherry MX Keycaps.
I am not missing any point.
They will release a whole new line of cherry mx keycaps and dominate the market of aftermarket keycaps.And that is REALLY going to matter to the majority of customers who aren't going to even swap caps?....But this is geekhack, prices most people here are willing to pay is irrelevant. I personally think it would be insane to pay $200 for this when you know its going to come with cheap keycaps and the HHKB is only $60 more than that with really good keycaps...
You're missing the main point though..which is this can take Cherry MX Keycaps.
I am not missing any point.
To advance aftermarket caps, I think CM will partner with signature plastics and there new thing that is coming.
They have thick PBT dysubs in a Cherry profile on this board. Its in the video...MoreHaha...
Ahh the jokes. Its only funny because so many people in this thread are talking out of their ass...
Razer products have out there styling AND like I said BACKLIGHTING.From a retail perspective, brands like razer, etc. are commonly carried (and bought) because they have the weight of the brand behind them. Regardless of actual features / price / durability, if the brand is perceived by a certain way by the consumer, it's more likely to be purchased, or carried in a store.
Your average buyer is going to see this next to a blackwidow and if they are the same price, they are probably going to buy the razer since they see it has more features, backlighting, macros, better looks (matter of opinion)
Not everyone just buys the **** they are told to buy by the idiot working there (usually the most expensive item)
Is there any problem with speculation? I am not mad or hating on anybody, I am simply saying that this keyboard coming out at $200 and featuring high quality keycaps is very unlikely to happen. You see how much cooler master has to go out and push the 1000hz polling rate as a gaming feature, how in the world are they going to convince someone that they want to pay even more for thicker keycaps or double shot keycaps is actually worth the added cost?
I am just being realistic here, I don't see how cooler master(or logitech, razer, etc) could sell a keyboard at such a high price.
Also, have you actually had any more returns on razer keyboards compared to other brands in your store? I always find it interesting that people question razers quality and claim it is terrible when I don't really see any razer product owner claiming anything like that. The biggest complaints from actual owners always seem to just be the cost, I used a blackwidow for nearly a year and I don't have any hate for the product, the glossy finish was iffy but they are now matte. (Honest question, once again, no hate, sorry if it sounds like that :P)
I recently convinced my store to start carrying CMstorm KBs (the TK and pro), as we want to have more gaming peripherals. The way I was able to do this was because the CM keyboards have a good cost from our wholesaler / distributor, so we have a good chance of selling them. We decided not to carry razer keyboards as they have a higher cost, and I commented on the quality (we just had a huge amount of defective returns from a cheap third-party lightining cable manufacturer, so I was able to leverage from the wake of that)
And that is REALLY going to matter to the majority of customers who aren't going to even swap caps?....But this is geekhack, prices most people here are willing to pay is irrelevant. I personally think it would be insane to pay $200 for this when you know its going to come with cheap keycaps and the HHKB is only $60 more than that with really good keycaps...
You're missing the main point though..which is this can take Cherry MX Keycaps.
I am not missing any point.
Personally I hate Topre for gaming and not too many pros use them for gaming so it is curious as to why they're trying to market this as a premium gaming board but that is a different subject.
Watch out, you may turn into one of the topre fanboys that I so often see you criticizing ;)
\Can't wait to see the price on these. Not super happy about the 45g or the size (I really want a poker layout topper board), but if it's cheapish, CM has a buy from me.I have already come to the conclusion that CM is probably going to have to keep the prices low even if they don't want to, since they are putting it out there as a gaming keyboard and presumably most mechanical keyboards are bought by gamers I don't see how a gamer can justify a big price tag without your standard gamer backlighting. I am thinking they should ask $110-$120 for it, if it's higher I don't see how they can sell it to your average person. Just think QFR vs Filco for pricing hopefully.
even $200 is fine by me. f660c is at that price, and this is better
Wow, its neat that you've gotten to try both of them already.
:rolleyes:
form factor is better. You get the more common tkl vs the irregular shape of the 660 and the hhkb.
The CM topre is better because it takes cherry caps, meaning all those cherry mx GBs can be used on it vs 660c or hhkb
\Can't wait to see the price on these. Not super happy about the 45g or the size (I really want a poker layout topper board), but if it's cheapish, CM has a buy from me.I have already come to the conclusion that CM is probably going to have to keep the prices low even if they don't want to, since they are putting it out there as a gaming keyboard and presumably most mechanical keyboards are bought by gamers I don't see how a gamer can justify a big price tag without your standard gamer backlighting. I am thinking they should ask $110-$120 for it, if it's higher I don't see how they can sell it to your average person. Just think QFR vs Filco for pricing hopefully.
even $200 is fine by me. f660c is at that price, and this is better
Wow, its neat that you've gotten to try both of them already.
:rolleyes:
form factor is better. You get the more common tkl vs the irregular shape of the 660 and the hhkb.
The CM topre is better because it takes cherry caps, meaning all those cherry mx GBs can be used on it vs 660c or hhkb
opinions != facts
Here's a pic of the "stabilizers"Show Image(http://i40.tinypic.com/157dndd.jpg)
Photo credits: CM Bram @Deskthority (http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/topre-switch-cherry-mx-compatible-t7076-90.html)
edit: bleh already posted a couple pages back.
how does the other two stems sit on the stabilizer switches? Does it fit on the other side of the semi-circle?
I believe the the key stem is attached in the switch center only the other two just rest on the nubs in the center of the opening, that move with the center stem. The notches are clearance for ribs that support the cherry style stem. On Topre caps all of the stabilized keys have only 1 stem with the exception of the spacebar. But in order to accommodate cherry keys 2 additional posts I think that's how they did it.Here's a pic of the "stabilizers"Show Image(http://i40.tinypic.com/157dndd.jpg)
Photo credits: CM Bram @Deskthority (http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/topre-switch-cherry-mx-compatible-t7076-90.html)
edit: bleh already posted a couple pages back.
how does the other two stems sit on the stabilizer switches? Does it fit on the other side of the semi-circle?
The stabilizer appears to have sort of clamps or grips on the side which would hold onto the keycap, but I'm not certain. Otherwise I wouldn't know how it stays on the key.
I believe the the key stem is attached in the switch center only the other two just rest on the nubs in the center of the opening, that move with the center stem. The notches are clearance for ribs that support the cherry style stem. On Topre caps all of the stabilized keys have only 1 stem with the exception of the spacebar. But in order to accommodate cherry keys 2 additional posts I think that's how they did it.Here's a pic of the "stabilizers"Show Image(http://i40.tinypic.com/157dndd.jpg)
Photo credits: CM Bram @Deskthority (http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/topre-switch-cherry-mx-compatible-t7076-90.html)
edit: bleh already posted a couple pages back.
how does the other two stems sit on the stabilizer switches? Does it fit on the other side of the semi-circle?
The stabilizer appears to have sort of clamps or grips on the side which would hold onto the keycap, but I'm not certain. Otherwise I wouldn't know how it stays on the key.
I believe the the key stem is attached in the switch center only the other two just rest on the nubs in the center of the opening, that move with the center stem. The notches are clearance for ribs that support the cherry style stem. On Topre caps all of the stabilized keys have only 1 stem with the exception of the spacebar. But in order to accommodate cherry keys 2 additional posts I think that's how they did it.Here's a pic of the "stabilizers"Show Image(http://i40.tinypic.com/157dndd.jpg)
Photo credits: CM Bram @Deskthority (http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/topre-switch-cherry-mx-compatible-t7076-90.html)
edit: bleh already posted a couple pages back.
how does the other two stems sit on the stabilizer switches? Does it fit on the other side of the semi-circle?
The stabilizer appears to have sort of clamps or grips on the side which would hold onto the keycap, but I'm not certain. Otherwise I wouldn't know how it stays on the key.
That's exactly what I meant, hah. The center stem is the same, while the extra two are used as grips for the extra stems on both sides. I wonder how it feels..
Damn can't wait for these things, can anyone with a topre keyboard tell me how they are for starcraft? (I know they aren't supposed to be the best, but I remember seeing one of the Korean pros with a realforce 87u a whil back and he seemed to be just fine.)
Damn can't wait for these things, can anyone with a topre keyboard tell me how they are for starcraft? (I know they aren't supposed to be the best, but I remember seeing one of the Korean pros with a realforce 87u a whil back and he seemed to be just fine.)
i hope they don't ruin these boards by giving them full back lighting.
so ****ing tacky.
i hope they don't ruin these boards by giving them full back lighting.
so ****ing tacky.
Can you even do backlighting on topre?
i hope they don't ruin these boards by giving them full back lighting.
so ****ing tacky.
Can you even do backlighting on topre?
But the LED placement is off to the side, it would be hard to make backlighting look even under the keycaps.
You can
i hope they don't ruin these boards by giving them full back lighting.
so ****ing tacky.
I guess it's time for me to start saving.. Let's see.
1. Buy HHKB Pro JP
2. Buy CM Novatouch
3. Swap stems from Novatouch to HHKB while lubing and silent modding
4. Install alternate controller board with Hasu's TMK firmware
5. Put Blank black Cherry profile PBT caps on from Ivan's GB....
6. Enjoy oneness with cup rubber AND cherry profile PBT on a custom layout..... :thumb:
Of course that will be a rather expensive HHKB, but....
HHKB with 55g rubber with Cherry mx stems lubed and silenced= Heaven
About too! I still have to make up my mind if i want to buy a phone (I don't have one) or a HHKB this month. Hard choice.HHKB with 55g rubber with Cherry mx stems lubed and silenced= Heaven
Did you finally buy one?
About too! I still have to make up my mind if i want to buy a phone (I don't have one) or a HHKB this month. Hard choice.HHKB with 55g rubber with Cherry mx stems lubed and silenced= Heaven
Did you finally buy one?
I want that full size 55g board they were talking about.
I want that full size 55g board they were talking about.
Is it bad that I only want the full size so I can get more 55gr Topre spings for my F660c?
The novatouch should be relatively cheap
I would guess its below the $200 mark
I want that full size 55g board they were talking about.
Is it bad that I only want the full size so I can get more 55gr Topre spings for my F660c?
You need domes....not springs...
The novatouch should be relatively cheap
I would guess its below the $200 mark
That's my guess, too. CM tends to put out affordable products, even in the upper tiers. I'm going to guess it will be around $150.
The novatouch should be relatively cheap
I would guess its below the $200 mark
That's my guess, too. CM tends to put out affordable products, even in the upper tiers. I'm going to guess it will be around $150.
I would definitely buy the CM topre board, especially if its TKL or 60%.
Not necessary to convert to HHKB, because too much work/$$$. Also aren't the sizes non standard on the HHKB?
What sets would you need to buy to equip a HHKB with MX caps?
I would definitely buy the CM topre board, especially if its TKL or 60%.
Not necessary to convert to HHKB, because too much work/$$$. Also aren't the sizes non standard on the HHKB?
What sets would you need to buy to equip a HHKB with MX caps?
I would definitely buy the CM topre board, especially if its TKL or 60%.
Not necessary to convert to HHKB, because too much work/$$$. Also aren't the sizes non standard on the HHKB?
What sets would you need to buy to equip a HHKB with MX caps?
A tsangan set and a 1.75x right shift.
TekSyndicate just released a video on this thing, and you actually get to hear the thing at certain points. Sounds decent.
Also, strange how easily that cap popped off...
TekSyndicate just released a video on this thing, and you actually get to hear the thing at certain points. Sounds decent.
Also, strange how easily that cap popped off...
omgg can't wait to try it with thick pbt
Stems are probably loose. Same problem the 3D printed stems have/had.
TekSyndicate just released a video on this thing, and you actually get to hear the thing at certain points. Sounds decent.
Also, strange how easily that cap popped off...
is it just me or is the capslock and scroll lock gonna have it's own backlit? because the printing looks very different from looking at the Capslock keycaps at 1:17
is it just me or is the capslock and scroll lock gonna have it's own backlit? because the printing looks very different from looking at the Capslock keycaps at 1:17
Off-topic but what's that in your signature?
is it just me or is the capslock and scroll lock gonna have it's own backlit? because the printing looks very different from looking at the Capslock keycaps at 1:17
Off-topic but what's that in your signature?
Looks like and OSU! score
I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I've been holding off buying the RF 87u w/55gr for this keyboard. Might even have to buy a couple.
Good to see you again Sam!!!
I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I've been holding off buying the RF 87u w/55gr for this keyboard. Might even have to buy a couple.
Good to see you again Sam!!!
plz don't be over $200..
did they release the release date?
I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I've been holding off buying the RF 87u w/55gr for this keyboard. Might even have to buy a couple.
Good to see you again Sam!!!
plz don't be over $200..
did they release the release date?
I think Q2 is the most specific they got.
There was also an article somewhere that claimed <$200.
so
2nd quarter: 1 January 2014 – 31 March 2014
MoreI think Q2 is the most specific they got.I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I've been holding off buying the RF 87u w/55gr for this keyboard. Might even have to buy a couple.
Good to see you again Sam!!!
plz don't be over $200..
did they release the release date?
There was also an article somewhere that claimed <$200.
so
2nd quarter: 1 January 2014 – 31 March 2014
?!!?
that is shockingly soon
MoreI think Q2 is the most specific they got.I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I've been holding off buying the RF 87u w/55gr for this keyboard. Might even have to buy a couple.
Good to see you again Sam!!!
plz don't be over $200..
did they release the release date?
There was also an article somewhere that claimed <$200.
so
2nd quarter: 1 January 2014 – 31 March 2014
?!!?
that is shockingly soon
Google says that Q2 is April through June.
MoreI think Q2 is the most specific they got.I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I've been holding off buying the RF 87u w/55gr for this keyboard. Might even have to buy a couple.
Good to see you again Sam!!!
plz don't be over $200..
did they release the release date?
There was also an article somewhere that claimed <$200.
so
2nd quarter: 1 January 2014 – 31 March 2014
?!!?
that is shockingly soon
Google says that Q2 is April through June.
I was under the impression we were talking about fiscal years.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiscal_year#United_States
1st quarter: 1 October 2013 – 31 December 2013
2nd quarter: 1 January 2014 – 31 March 2014
3rd quarter: 1 April 2014 – 30 June 2014
4th quarter: 1 July 2014 – 30 September 2014
Are we talking calendar or fiscal?
I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I've been holding off buying the RF 87u w/55gr for this keyboard. Might even have to buy a couple.
Good to see you again Sam!!!
MoreI think Q2 is the most specific they got.I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I've been holding off buying the RF 87u w/55gr for this keyboard. Might even have to buy a couple.
Good to see you again Sam!!!
plz don't be over $200..
did they release the release date?
There was also an article somewhere that claimed <$200.
so
2nd quarter: 1 January 2014 – 31 March 2014
?!!?
that is shockingly soon
Google says that Q2 is April through June.
I was under the impression we were talking about fiscal years.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiscal_year#United_States
1st quarter: 1 October 2013 – 31 December 2013
2nd quarter: 1 January 2014 – 31 March 2014
3rd quarter: 1 April 2014 – 30 June 2014
4th quarter: 1 July 2014 – 30 September 2014
Are we talking calendar or fiscal?
I'm finding all sorts of conflicting information. I have no clue what we're talking about anymore.
MoreI think Q2 is the most specific they got.I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I've been holding off buying the RF 87u w/55gr for this keyboard. Might even have to buy a couple.
Good to see you again Sam!!!
plz don't be over $200..
did they release the release date?
There was also an article somewhere that claimed <$200.
so
2nd quarter: 1 January 2014 – 31 March 2014
?!!?
that is shockingly soon
Google says that Q2 is April through June.
I was under the impression we were talking about fiscal years.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiscal_year#United_States
1st quarter: 1 October 2013 – 31 December 2013
2nd quarter: 1 January 2014 – 31 March 2014
3rd quarter: 1 April 2014 – 30 June 2014
4th quarter: 1 July 2014 – 30 September 2014
Are we talking calendar or fiscal?
I'm finding all sorts of conflicting information. I have no clue what we're talking about anymore.
MoreI think Q2 is the most specific they got.I have been SO good. I haven't bought a new keyboard in almost a year now. But an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Well played, Carter, well played.
I am looking forward to yet another keyboard in the house. Hopefully there won't be any from OTHER vendors!
Good job.
- Ron I samwisekoi
I've been holding off buying the RF 87u w/55gr for this keyboard. Might even have to buy a couple.
Good to see you again Sam!!!
plz don't be over $200..
did they release the release date?
There was also an article somewhere that claimed <$200.
so
2nd quarter: 1 January 2014 – 31 March 2014
?!!?
that is shockingly soon
Google says that Q2 is April through June.
I was under the impression we were talking about fiscal years.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiscal_year#United_States
1st quarter: 1 October 2013 – 31 December 2013
2nd quarter: 1 January 2014 – 31 March 2014
3rd quarter: 1 April 2014 – 30 June 2014
4th quarter: 1 July 2014 – 30 September 2014
Are we talking calendar or fiscal?
I'm finding all sorts of conflicting information. I have no clue what we're talking about anymore.
OMG...you guys. A fiscal year is started at any date a company determines. It could be July 11 2013- July 10 2014 or any derivation of a 1 year time span starting at a different date. CM's release date is given in calendar years...so....
Q1= Jan-March
Q2=April-June
Q3=July-Sept
Q4=Oct-Dec
PSA: Please don't quote wikipedia blindly. Kthnxbai
Make a 40% and take Matias's 60% spotlight.
Make a 40% and take Matias's 60% spotlight.
explain yourself pacifist, that makes no sense.
Make a 40% and take Matias's 60% spotlight.
explain yourself pacifist, that makes no sense.
Make a 40% and take Matias's 60% spotlight.
explain yourself pacifist, that makes no sense.
where has pacifist been? he has been awful quiet lately. maybe he went to CES.
Make a 40% and take Matias's 60% spotlight.
explain yourself pacifist, that makes no sense.
where has pacifist been? he has been awful quiet lately. maybe he went to CES.
he started spamming on pac caps for some odd reason
Make a 40% and take Matias's 60% spotlight.
explain yourself pacifist, that makes no sense.
where has pacifist been? he has been awful quiet lately. maybe he went to CES.
Make a 40% and take Matias's 60% spotlight.
explain yourself pacifist, that makes no sense.
where has pacifist been? he has been awful quiet lately. maybe he went to CES.
You should go to CES.....
Make a 40% and take Matias's 60% spotlight.
explain yourself pacifist, that makes no sense.
where has pacifist been? he has been awful quiet lately. maybe he went to CES.
You should go to CES.....
So should you, you could show off your wood!
Make a 40% and take Matias's 60% spotlight.
explain yourself pacifist, that makes no sense.
where has pacifist been? he has been awful quiet lately. maybe he went to CES.
You should go to CES.....
So should you, you could show off your wood!
Consumer *electronics* show
Not Consumer woods show.
Make a 40% and take Matias's 60% spotlight.
explain yourself pacifist, that makes no sense.
where has pacifist been? he has been awful quiet lately. maybe he went to CES.
You should go to CES.....
So should you, you could show off your wood!
Consumer *electronics* show
Not Consumer woods show.
aren't the AVN awards going on at the same time? technically he could go and show his wood.
Make a 40% and take Matias's 60% spotlight.
explain yourself pacifist, that makes no sense.
where has pacifist been? he has been awful quiet lately. maybe he went to CES.
You should go to CES.....
So should you, you could show off your wood!
Consumer *electronics* show
Not Consumer woods show.
aren't the AVN awards going on at the same time? technically he could go and show his wood.
AVN doesn't have an electron microscope, though...
Make a 40% and take Matias's 60% spotlight.
explain yourself pacifist, that makes no sense.
where has pacifist been? he has been awful quiet lately. maybe he went to CES.
You should go to CES.....
So should you, you could show off your wood!
Consumer *electronics* show
Not Consumer woods show.
But he seals them in polyurethane!! /motherly hand wringing.
...an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
TekSyndicate just released a video on this thing, and you actually get to hear the thing at certain points. Sounds decent.
Also, strange how easily that cap popped off...
They just don't want to say it's topre. Except on forums like these who know exactly what they are....an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Pretty much yeah. Only reason I won't buy one is if they don't offer ISO.TekSyndicate just released a video on this thing, and you actually get to hear the thing at certain points. Sounds decent.
Also, strange how easily that cap popped off...
Didn't the CM rep know if it was Topre or didn't he want to admit it was?
I might be mistaken, but doesn't the Cm Rep ask Logan at 1:40 "Have you ever touched a topre?"They just don't want to say it's topre. Except on forums like these who know exactly what they are....an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Pretty much yeah. Only reason I won't buy one is if they don't offer ISO.TekSyndicate just released a video on this thing, and you actually get to hear the thing at certain points. Sounds decent.
Also, strange how easily that cap popped off...
Didn't the CM rep know if it was Topre or didn't he want to admit it was?
I didn't catch on to that at first to be honest. But if someone asks what it is he will rave on about "High quality Japanese capacitive switch" But of course he just broke down and said topre after Logan said "I don't know man it looks like topre" And kept talking on about topre.I might be mistaken, but doesn't the Cm Rep ask Logan at 1:40 "Have you ever touched a topre?"They just don't want to say it's topre. Except on forums like these who know exactly what they are....an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Pretty much yeah. Only reason I won't buy one is if they don't offer ISO.TekSyndicate just released a video on this thing, and you actually get to hear the thing at certain points. Sounds decent.
Also, strange how easily that cap popped off...
Didn't the CM rep know if it was Topre or didn't he want to admit it was?
Yeah, very true. Every video I have seen they seemed to be pushing that description instead of just saying Topre. Perhaps it has something to do with them trying to market this as a gaming keyboard?I didn't catch on to that at first to be honest. But if someone asks what it is he will rave on about "High quality Japanese capacitive switch" But of course he just broke down and said topre after Logan said "I don't know man it looks like topre" And kept talking on about topre.I might be mistaken, but doesn't the Cm Rep ask Logan at 1:40 "Have you ever touched a topre?"They just don't want to say it's topre. Except on forums like these who know exactly what they are....an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Pretty much yeah. Only reason I won't buy one is if they don't offer ISO.TekSyndicate just released a video on this thing, and you actually get to hear the thing at certain points. Sounds decent.
Also, strange how easily that cap popped off...
Didn't the CM rep know if it was Topre or didn't he want to admit it was?
Yeah, very true. Every video I have seen they seemed to be pushing that description instead of just saying Topre. Perhaps it has something to do with them trying to market this as a gaming keyboard?I didn't catch on to that at first to be honest. But if someone asks what it is he will rave on about "High quality Japanese capacitive switch" But of course he just broke down and said topre after Logan said "I don't know man it looks like topre" And kept talking on about topre.I might be mistaken, but doesn't the Cm Rep ask Logan at 1:40 "Have you ever touched a topre?"They just don't want to say it's topre. Except on forums like these who know exactly what they are....an MX-compatible Topre? Resistance is futile. Just futile.
Pretty much yeah. Only reason I won't buy one is if they don't offer ISO.TekSyndicate just released a video on this thing, and you actually get to hear the thing at certain points. Sounds decent.
Also, strange how easily that cap popped off...
Didn't the CM rep know if it was Topre or didn't he want to admit it was?
That's what I'm thinking. Can't see any point in CM engineering their own knock off when Topre are happy for other manufacturers to use their design.
This thread mentions Topre a few times in the OP as well and I don't think Carter would do that if they weren't legit switches.
That's what I'm thinking. Can't see any point in CM engineering their own knock off when Topre are happy for other manufacturers to use their design.The sliders are new however and I am curious as to who developed them. They not only have have MX mounts, but cutout for LEDs as well so they are significantly different. I wonder if the same kind of effort and money was spent on these to ensure that they are equally good to original sliders, or if secondary company got permission to make them which might mean that they don't fulfill the key elements which imo make Topre loved.
This thread mentions Topre a few times in the OP as well and I don't think Carter would do that if they weren't legit switches.
just hope they make one with 30/35g and its a winner.I don't even know how someone uses a 30/35g key switch in any case. So light man.
Cool to see the video.. I'd get one but swap the caps immediately. Wow is that font horrible... Hope they have all 45/55 versions. Can finally have a Geek Ha ck key on my Topre :pDo you think if they capture the same feel as virgin topre, will you transplant them into your HHKB?
Cool to see the video.. I'd get one but swap the caps immediately. Wow is that font horrible... Hope they have all 45/55 versions. Can finally have a Geek Ha ck key on my Topre :pDo you think if they capture the same feel as virgin topre, will you transplant them into your HHKB?
Topre keycaps are all currently thin PBT right? I wonder how much deeper (and perhaps quieter) the "thock" will sound with some Cherry profile Thick PBT :eek:
Topre keycaps are all currently thin PBT right? I wonder how much deeper (and perhaps quieter) the "thock" will sound with some Cherry profile Thick PBT :eek:
Topre keycaps are all currently thin PBT right? I wonder how much deeper (and perhaps quieter) the "thock" will sound with some Cherry profile Thick PBT :eek:
Topre keycaps are all currently thin PBT right? I wonder how much deeper (and perhaps quieter) the "thock" will sound with some Cherry profile Thick PBT :eek:
I doubt there will be enough difference to care. (typed on a Realforcre)
Topre keycaps are all currently thin PBT right? I wonder how much deeper (and perhaps quieter) the "thock" will sound with some Cherry profile Thick PBT :eek:
I doubt there will be enough difference to care. (typed on a Realforcre)
Aren't realforce caps also thin PBT?
Topre keycaps are all currently thin PBT right? I wonder how much deeper (and perhaps quieter) the "thock" will sound with some Cherry profile Thick PBT :eek:
I doubt there will be enough difference to care. (typed on a Realforcre)
Aren't realforce caps also thin PBT?
Thocks will always be there from bottoming out on Thopre.Topre keycaps are all currently thin PBT right? I wonder how much deeper (and perhaps quieter) the "thock" will sound with some Cherry profile Thick PBT :eek:
I doubt there will be enough difference to care. (typed on a Realforcre)
Aren't realforce caps also thin PBT?
Yes, these are thin. What I meant was I doubt there will be much of a difference. The bottoming out is so dampened already the resonation in the cap is minimal. Cherry MXs are very different.
Topre keycaps are all currently thin PBT right? I wonder how much deeper (and perhaps quieter) the "thock" will sound with some Cherry profile Thick PBT :eek:
I doubt there will be enough difference to care. (typed on a Realforcre)
Topre keycaps are all currently thin PBT right? I wonder how much deeper (and perhaps quieter) the "thock" will sound with some Cherry profile Thick PBT :eek:
I doubt there will be enough difference to care. (typed on a Realforcre)
Maybe not for you, but for others.
Topre keycaps are all currently thin PBT right? I wonder how much deeper (and perhaps quieter) the "thock" will sound with some Cherry profile Thick PBT :eek:
I doubt there will be enough difference to care. (typed on a Realforcre)
Maybe not for you, but for others.
Topre keycaps are all currently thin PBT right? I wonder how much deeper (and perhaps quieter) the "thock" will sound with some Cherry profile Thick PBT :eek:
I doubt there will be enough difference to care. (typed on a Realforcre)
Maybe not for you, but for others.
Topre keycaps are all currently thin PBT right? I wonder how much deeper (and perhaps quieter) the "thock" will sound with some Cherry profile Thick PBT :eek:
I doubt there will be enough difference to care. (typed on a Realforcre)
Maybe not for you, but for others.
Maybe there's no difference at all, just maybe. Can we know if we don't try?
Are there even any thick Topre PBT caps in existence or has anyone here converted a Topre board for MX and tried with thick PBT?
Maybe not for you, but for others.
And I pulled the trigger on an FC660C. At least I can be happy that it has PBT caps, and I haven't tried thin PBT so it should be an interesting experience.Sweet!!! I really hope you like it. I think it's the best feeling 45g topre board, I just wish the legend printing was a little better.
And I pulled the trigger on an FC660C. At least I can be happy that it has PBT caps, and I haven't tried thin PBT so it should be an interesting experience.Sweet!!! I really hope you like it. I think it's the best feeling 45g topre board, I just wish the legend printing was a little better.
And I pulled the trigger on an FC660C. At least I can be happy that it has PBT caps, and I haven't tried thin PBT so it should be an interesting experience.Sweet!!! I really hope you like it. I think it's the best feeling 45g topre board, I just wish the legend printing was a little better.
:D Thanks!
I've heard that a lot of people think that it's the best feeling, but I did hear that it was pad-printed rather than lasered as they advertised. Oh well, not like I look at the legends anyways, haha. Looking forward to being an entrant into Topre nation.
And I pulled the trigger on an FC660C. At least I can be happy that it has PBT caps, and I haven't tried thin PBT so it should be an interesting experience.Sweet!!! I really hope you like it. I think it's the best feeling 45g topre board, I just wish the legend printing was a little better.
:D Thanks!
I've heard that a lot of people think that it's the best feeling, but I did hear that it was pad-printed rather than lasered as they advertised. Oh well, not like I look at the legends anyways, haha. Looking forward to being an entrant into Topre nation.
They're lasered...but they put this little coating on it to help with wearing issues..it makes it look pad printed but it isn't...they dirty up pretty quick either way...
so is this thread still about CM's keyboard or w/e we want to talk about as long as it's topre related?
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50380.0
cherry peasants are going to ruin topre.
2014 death of classy topre.
so is this thread still about CM's keyboard or w/e we want to talk about as long as it's topre related?http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50380.0
cherry peasants are going to ruin topre.
2014 death of classy topre.
^ Talk about this. I wanna hear more about this :thumb:
I have the sudden urge to buy a topre...
Before CoolerMaster comes out with their 60% CMKB ProMaster model.so is this thread still about CM's keyboard or w/e we want to talk about as long as it's topre related?http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50380.0
cherry peasants are going to ruin topre.
2014 death of classy topre.
^ Talk about this. I wanna hear more about this :thumb:
I have the sudden urge to buy a topre...
Get an HHKB while you can!
At this point, with Topre potentially making Cherry MX compatible stems, it seems like Cherry MX keycaps are the most popular type in the world at this pointWeren't they already?
At this point, with Topre potentially making Cherry MX compatible stems, it seems like Cherry MX keycaps are the most popular type in the world at this point
pretty sure rubberdome has MX beat out.
At this point, with Topre potentially making Cherry MX compatible stems, it seems like Cherry MX keycaps are the most popular type in the world at this point
pretty sure rubberdome has MX beat out.
so is this thread still about CM's keyboard or w/e we want to talk about as long as it's topre related?http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50380.0
cherry peasants are going to ruin topre.
2014 death of classy topre.
^ Talk about this. I wanna hear more about this :thumb:
I have the sudden urge to buy a topre...
Damn that is a great deal! I'm going to buy a HHKB anyways. The money is going to good cause in any case. And now I will be able to preach about the HHKB and Topre :cool:so is this thread still about CM's keyboard or w/e we want to talk about as long as it's topre related?http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50380.0
cherry peasants are going to ruin topre.
2014 death of classy topre.
^ Talk about this. I wanna hear more about this :thumb:
I have the sudden urge to buy a topre...
you should, since EK has dropped the price on all their boards! I mean, the EK Edition is 199!
Also, I'm pretty sure miller is saying there are probably a ton more RD boards in the world than cherry mx boards. so, yeah, rd keycaps have them beat out.
Damn that is a great deal! I'm going to buy a HHKB anyways. The money is going to good cause in any case. And now I will be able to preach about the HHKB and Topre :cool:so is this thread still about CM's keyboard or w/e we want to talk about as long as it's topre related?http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50380.0
cherry peasants are going to ruin topre.
2014 death of classy topre.
^ Talk about this. I wanna hear more about this :thumb:
I have the sudden urge to buy a topre...
you should, since EK has dropped the price on all their boards! I mean, the EK Edition is 199!
Also, I'm pretty sure miller is saying there are probably a ton more RD boards in the world than cherry mx boards. so, yeah, rd keycaps have them beat out.
And most novelty keycaps without owning a keyboard. :cool:Damn that is a great deal! I'm going to buy a HHKB anyways. The money is going to good cause in any case. And now I will be able to preach about the HHKB and Topre :cool:so is this thread still about CM's keyboard or w/e we want to talk about as long as it's topre related?http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50380.0
cherry peasants are going to ruin topre.
2014 death of classy topre.
^ Talk about this. I wanna hear more about this :thumb:
I have the sudden urge to buy a topre...
you should, since EK has dropped the price on all their boards! I mean, the EK Edition is 199!
Also, I'm pretty sure miller is saying there are probably a ton more RD boards in the world than cherry mx boards. so, yeah, rd keycaps have them beat out.
Do you hold the record for most posts without ever actually owning a keyboard?
I only own a Steel Brobot V2. But of course I'm trying to get some other ones also. If anyone sells me them of course.And most novelty keycaps without owning a keyboard. :cool:Damn that is a great deal! I'm going to buy a HHKB anyways. The money is going to good cause in any case. And now I will be able to preach about the HHKB and Topre :cool:so is this thread still about CM's keyboard or w/e we want to talk about as long as it's topre related?http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50380.0
cherry peasants are going to ruin topre.
2014 death of classy topre.
^ Talk about this. I wanna hear more about this :thumb:
I have the sudden urge to buy a topre...
you should, since EK has dropped the price on all their boards! I mean, the EK Edition is 199!
Also, I'm pretty sure miller is saying there are probably a ton more RD boards in the world than cherry mx boards. so, yeah, rd keycaps have them beat out.
Do you hold the record for most posts without ever actually owning a keyboard?
I'll sell you a gold one for a measly 10x retail, which isn't all that bad. Just paypal gift me 2000 dollars and I can hook you up, free shipping and all.I only own a Steel Brobot V2. But of course I'm trying to get some other ones also. If anyone sells me them of course.And most novelty keycaps without owning a keyboard. :cool:Damn that is a great deal! I'm going to buy a HHKB anyways. The money is going to good cause in any case. And now I will be able to preach about the HHKB and Topre :cool:so is this thread still about CM's keyboard or w/e we want to talk about as long as it's topre related?http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50380.0
cherry peasants are going to ruin topre.
2014 death of classy topre.
^ Talk about this. I wanna hear more about this :thumb:
I have the sudden urge to buy a topre...
you should, since EK has dropped the price on all their boards! I mean, the EK Edition is 199!
Also, I'm pretty sure miller is saying there are probably a ton more RD boards in the world than cherry mx boards. so, yeah, rd keycaps have them beat out.
Do you hold the record for most posts without ever actually owning a keyboard?
I'll pm you my details.I'll sell you a gold one for a measly 10x retail, which isn't all that bad. Just paypal gift me 2000 dollars and I can hook you up, free shipping and all.I only own a Steel Brobot V2. But of course I'm trying to get some other ones also. If anyone sells me them of course.And most novelty keycaps without owning a keyboard. :cool:Damn that is a great deal! I'm going to buy a HHKB anyways. The money is going to good cause in any case. And now I will be able to preach about the HHKB and Topre :cool:so is this thread still about CM's keyboard or w/e we want to talk about as long as it's topre related?http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50380.0
cherry peasants are going to ruin topre.
2014 death of classy topre.
^ Talk about this. I wanna hear more about this :thumb:
I have the sudden urge to buy a topre...
you should, since EK has dropped the price on all their boards! I mean, the EK Edition is 199!
Also, I'm pretty sure miller is saying there are probably a ton more RD boards in the world than cherry mx boards. so, yeah, rd keycaps have them beat out.
Do you hold the record for most posts without ever actually owning a keyboard?
so no official info on availability yet?
From /r/mechanicalkeyboards, A Cm Rep posted the latest sample of the novatouch..I love the new font, and are those silenced stems?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QX0hZ0l.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/2tJKJzy.jpg)
Looks to be! :thumb:From /r/mechanicalkeyboards, A Cm Rep posted the latest sample of the novatouch..I love the new font, and are those silenced stems?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QX0hZ0l.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/2tJKJzy.jpg)
Is that micro USB as well?
From /r/mechanicalkeyboards, A Cm Rep posted the latest sample of the novatouch..I love the new font, and are those silenced stems?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QX0hZ0l.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/2tJKJzy.jpg)
55g=instant buyFrom /r/mechanicalkeyboards, A Cm Rep posted the latest sample of the novatouch..I love the new font, and are those silenced stems?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QX0hZ0l.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/2tJKJzy.jpg)
If these were to come in silenced UNIFORM 45g or 55g, I'm in (preferably 55g).
If these were to come in silenced UNIFORM 45g or 55g, I'm in (preferably 55g).
55g=instant buyFrom /r/mechanicalkeyboards, A Cm Rep posted the latest sample of the novatouch..I love the new font, and are those silenced stems?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QX0hZ0l.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/2tJKJzy.jpg)
If these were to come in silenced UNIFORM 45g or 55g, I'm in (preferably 55g).
Sadly they are only starting with 45g the last time I checked.. (although they said they are open to different weights and layouts)
If these were to come in silenced UNIFORM 45g or 55g, I'm in (preferably 55g).
They've been saying that they'll only offer 45g to start with though :(
Fingers crossed for a silenced uniform 55g 60%...
From /r/mechanicalkeyboards, A Cm Rep posted the latest sample of the novatouch..I love the new font, and are those silenced stems?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QX0hZ0l.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/2tJKJzy.jpg)
From /r/mechanicalkeyboards, A Cm Rep posted the latest sample of the novatouch..I love the new font, and are those silenced stems?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QX0hZ0l.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/2tJKJzy.jpg)
Very cool. Wonder why ole Carter hasn't posted any updates here?
Looking good.
This could be one of only two more keyboards I would get.
From /r/mechanicalkeyboards, A Cm Rep posted the latest sample of the novatouch..I love the new font, and are those silenced stems?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QX0hZ0l.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/2tJKJzy.jpg)
Looking good.
This could be one of only two more keyboards I would get.
No it won't Rowdy, you'll start the CM Keyboard appreciation society much like what the HHKB owners have done.
From /r/mechanicalkeyboards, A Cm Rep posted the latest sample of the novatouch..I love the new font, and are those silenced stems?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QX0hZ0l.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/2tJKJzy.jpg)
Interesting. Is this the first time a keyboard uses a micro usb port? :eek:
I would have to agree with jameslr on this one. I have had many more issues with micro usb than mini for cell phone chargers. Plus to me they just don't feel as secure when you plug and unplug them. While the plugs may have a longer life span in terms of how many times they can be plugged and unplugged, to me they just don't feel near as physically strong.
I would have to agree with jameslr on this one. I have had many more issues with micro usb than mini for cell phone chargers. Plus to me they just don't feel as secure when you plug and unplug them. While the plugs may have a longer life span in terms of how many times they can be plugged and unplugged, to me they just don't feel near as physically strong.
Agree. I have had terrible bad luck with micro USB. Wish they would have just stuck with mini.
The plug was quite firm when I tested it on the CM Quick Fire Rapid-I (it should be using the same), I can guarantee it's not loose.
But now, if we're going to talk about loose, you guys should take a look at the new "CM Storm Trigger Z":Show Image(http://www.lilireviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Cooler-Master-Storm-Trigger-Z_3.jpg)
I know anything is better than the Mini-USB used before, but that full-sized USB Type A is loose as hell.
The plug was quite firm when I tested it on the CM Quick Fire Rapid-I (it should be using the same), I can guarantee it's not loose.
But now, if we're going to talk about loose, you guys should take a look at the new "CM Storm Trigger Z":Show Image(http://www.lilireviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Cooler-Master-Storm-Trigger-Z_3.jpg)
I know anything is better than the Mini-USB used before, but that full-sized USB Type A is loose as hell.
so..............trying to read through everything and be clear
do we know if the initial board when it comes out will be 45 gram or 55 gram?
caps look like ABS again :mad:, but the mx is good
does anyone have any clue about the price yet and the release date is end of march?
I honestly want them to put next to no money into the caps so that they're as cheap to produce as possible, keeping the total cost of the keyboard down. I don't understand why people would be excited about this if they weren't planning on switching the caps out :P
I still think it would be cool the be able to get keyboards from the manufacturer with no caps at a slight discount. I would assume that this would at least have a bit of interest as I am sure a lot of people here have more sets of caps than keyboards to put them on.
so..............trying to read through everything and be clear
do we know if the initial board when it comes out will be 45 gram or 55 gram?
caps look like ABS again :mad:, but the mx is good
does anyone have any clue about the price yet and the release date is end of march?
It'll be 45g http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cooler_Master_Novatouch I would wager that it'll carry a price tag similar to that of the Leopold FC660C.
so..............trying to read through everything and be clear
do we know if the initial board when it comes out will be 45 gram or 55 gram?
caps look like ABS again :mad:, but the mx is good
does anyone have any clue about the price yet and the release date is end of march?
It'll be 45g http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cooler_Master_Novatouch I would wager that it'll carry a price tag similar to that of the Leopold FC660C.
How much g is the Leopold FC660?
I still think it would be cool the be able to get keyboards from the manufacturer with no caps at a slight discount. I would assume that this would at least have a bit of interest as I am sure a lot of people here have more sets of caps than keyboards to put them on.
And for people who have no care for ****ty stock caps
I honestly want them to put next to no money into the caps so that they're as cheap to produce as possible, keeping the total cost of the keyboard down. I don't understand why people would be excited about this if they weren't planning on switching the caps out :P
How much g is the Leopold FC660?
45
So how do 45g compare to 55g in practice? Like MX Brown to MX Clear?
I know you can't compare Topre to MX, but is it at least somehow comparable?
Thats has been our theory all along. We want to supply you with a solid foundation and let you choose keycap style. Everyone has a different preference.
I still think it would be cool the be able to get keyboards from the manufacturer with no caps at a slight discount. I would assume that this would at least have a bit of interest as I am sure a lot of people here have more sets of caps than keyboards to put them on.
And for people who have no care for ****ty stock caps
And for people who just want those stems :D
I still think it would be cool the be able to get keyboards from the manufacturer with no caps at a slight discount. I would assume that this would at least have a bit of interest as I am sure a lot of people here have more sets of caps than keyboards to put them on.
And for people who have no care for ****ty stock caps
And for people who just want those stems :D
I'm going to have a field day switching those stems out ;D
I honestly want them to put next to no money into the caps so that they're as cheap to produce as possible, keeping the total cost of the keyboard down. I don't understand why people would be excited about this if they weren't planning on switching the caps out :P
Thats has been our theory all along. We want to supply you with a solid foundation and let you choose keycap style. Everyone has a different preference.
Anyway guys, sorry for not being around as much. Been quite busy around here....
Rajiv will be headed to South By South West this week so I will try and be as active as possible to answer questions....
Also this thread has gotten a little long.... time for a new one?
Anyway guys, sorry for not being around as much. Been quite busy around here....
Rajiv will be headed to South By South West this week so I will try and be as active as possible to answer questions....
Also this thread has gotten a little long.... time for a new one?
Yay!
Is it silenced torpe and is it 45g or 55g?Uniform or variable?
You guys rock is what I think.Anyway guys, sorry for not being around as much. Been quite busy around here....
Rajiv will be headed to South By South West this week so I will try and be as active as possible to answer questions....
Also this thread has gotten a little long.... time for a new one?
Yay!
Is it silenced torpe and is it 45g or 55g?Uniform or variable?
The purple stem is related to CM (Our now exclusive switch color) but also has characteristics of the silenced topre version.
Currently we are launching with 45g uniform with planning in the 55g category based on initial market feedback (Purchase power)
We have also changed our font for this model as this particular segment is geared towards our enthusiasts segment (U guys).... tell us what you think!
Anyway guys, sorry for not being around as much. Been quite busy around here....
Rajiv will be headed to South By South West this week so I will try and be as active as possible to answer questions....
Also this thread has gotten a little long.... time for a new one?
Yay!
Is it silenced torpe and is it 45g or 55g?Uniform or variable?
The purple stem is related to CM (Our now exclusive switch color) but also has characteristics of the silenced topre version.
Currently we are launching with 45g uniform with planning in the 55g category based on initial market feedback (Purchase power)
We have also changed our font for this model as this particular segment is geared towards our enthusiasts segment (U guys).... tell us what you think!
The purple stem is related to CM (Our now exclusive switch color) but also has characteristics of the silenced topre version.
Currently we are launching with 45g uniform with planning in the 55g category based on initial market feedback (Purchase power)
We have also changed our font for this model as this particular segment is geared towards our enthusiasts segment (U guys).... tell us what you think!
Sweet :thumb: Going to hold out for 55g :p
Oh and another question: Will the novatouch be compatible with universal TKL cases?
Anyway guys, sorry for not being around as much. Been quite busy around here....
Rajiv will be headed to South By South West this week so I will try and be as active as possible to answer questions....
Also this thread has gotten a little long.... time for a new one?
Yay!
Is it silenced torpe and is it 45g or 55g?Uniform or variable?
The purple stem is related to CM (Our now exclusive switch color) but also has characteristics of the silenced topre version.
Currently we are launching with 45g uniform with planning in the 55g category based on initial market feedback (Purchase power)
We have also changed our font for this model as this particular segment is geared towards our enthusiasts segment (U guys).... tell us what you think!
Sweet :thumb: Going to hold out for 55g :p
Oh and another question: Will the novatouch be compatible with universal TKL cases?
The purple stem is related to CM (Our now exclusive switch color) but also has characteristics of the silenced topre version.
Currently we are launching with 45g uniform with planning in the 55g category based on initial market feedback (Purchase power)
We have also changed our font for this model as this particular segment is geared towards our enthusiasts segment (U guys).... tell us what you think!
The Micro/Mini USB thing aside, Methinks this Novatouch has EPICNESS written all over it.
The purple stem is related to CM (Our now exclusive switch color) but also has characteristics of the silenced topre version.
Currently we are launching with 45g uniform with planning in the 55g category based on initial market feedback (Purchase power)
We have also changed our font for this model as this particular segment is geared towards our enthusiasts segment (U guys).... tell us what you think!
Any comments on the micro- vs. mini-USB connector? That seems to upset a lot of people.
The purple stem is related to CM (Our now exclusive switch color) but also has characteristics of the silenced topre version.
Currently we are launching with 45g uniform with planning in the 55g category based on initial market feedback (Purchase power)
We have also changed our font for this model as this particular segment is geared towards our enthusiasts segment (U guys).... tell us what you think!
Any comments on the micro- vs. mini-USB connector? That seems to upset a lot of people.
I'd think all of CM's Novatouches are already in production/completed...so it would be too late to change that now. Although mini USB was supposed to be "discontinued" and replaced with micro USB...
The purple stem is related to CM (Our now exclusive switch color) but also has characteristics of the silenced topre version.
Currently we are launching with 45g uniform with planning in the 55g category based on initial market feedback (Purchase power)
We have also changed our font for this model as this particular segment is geared towards our enthusiasts segment (U guys).... tell us what you think!
Any comments on the micro- vs. mini-USB connector? That seems to upset a lot of people.
I'd think all of CM's Novatouches are already in production/completed...so it would be too late to change that now. Although mini USB was supposed to be "discontinued" and replaced with micro USB...
I was just curious if there was a specific reason why to make nearly all existing keyboard USB cables incompatible.
The purple stem is related to CM (Our now exclusive switch color) but also has characteristics of the silenced topre version.
Currently we are launching with 45g uniform with planning in the 55g category based on initial market feedback (Purchase power)
We have also changed our font for this model as this particular segment is geared towards our enthusiasts segment (U guys).... tell us what you think!
Any comments on the micro- vs. mini-USB connector? That seems to upset a lot of people.
I'd think all of CM's Novatouches are already in production/completed...so it would be too late to change that now. Although mini USB was supposed to be "discontinued" and replaced with micro USB...
I was just curious if there was a specific reason why to make nearly all existing keyboard USB cables incompatible.
We spent a lot of time studying this. Micro usb is an overall better design as the cable is intended to break before the female connection gives way. Its much easier to replace a cable then ask someone to re-solder a connection (Outside of GH of course)
I'm definitely in for one. Any information re: timeline or price?
I'm definitely in for one. Any information re: timeline or price?
I will say, if you make a 60% 55g board thats compatible with standard 60% cases(ie aluminum) I will buy one for myself and another to stockpile at the very least
I will say, if you make a 60% 55g board thats compatible with standard 60% cases(ie aluminum) I will buy one for myself and another to stockpile at the very least
I will say, if you make a 60% 55g board thats compatible with standard 60% cases(ie aluminum) I will buy one for myself and another to stockpile at the very least
I highly doubt they will make a 60% topre board, especially one that will fit any existing 60% cases (i.e.: cases for the poker, gh60, etc), is it even possible with the topre design, controller, layout etc?
They haven't even made a 60% MX board and even that wouldn't fit our cases, unless they just rebaged a poker or something.
We have also changed our font for this model as this particular segment is geared towards our enthusiasts segment (U guys).... tell us what you think!
I think CM should just find out where Vortex got their keycaps done (or Ducky, probably same factory). And just ship it default with those OEM profile thick PBT and call it a day. Personally I really like those keycaps.
Though you could be right, the whole point of having Cherry stems is that you can switch whatever keycaps you want so chances are people will swap out keycaps.
I think CM should just find out where Vortex got their keycaps done (or Ducky, probably same factory). And just ship it default with those OEM profile thick PBT and call it a day. Personally I really like those keycaps.
Though you could be right, the whole point of having Cherry stems is that you can switch whatever keycaps you want so chances are people will swap out keycaps.
I can't see CM ever pushing out thick PBT, honestly. It would be too costly for them and one of their selling points is already having lower prices.
the whole point of having Cherry stems is that you can switch whatever keycaps you want so chances are people will swap out keycaps.
the whole point of having Cherry stems is that you can switch whatever keycaps you want so chances are people will swap out keycaps.
Exactly... everyone is excited about this keyboard because they can use custom caps. No reason to push the price up with thick PBT stock caps when most buyers will be taking them off first thing.
the whole point of having Cherry stems is that you can switch whatever keycaps you want so chances are people will swap out keycaps.
Exactly... everyone is excited about this keyboard because they can use custom caps. No reason to push the price up with thick PBT stock caps when most buyers will be taking them off first thing.
Which is why I think it would be nice to have an option to get one with no caps. That is if it is all standard spacing, and layout including stab locations. I am sure a good portion of the people here would rather have no caps on a board than standard issue caps.
They better sell a 55g alphas 45g mods winkeyless TKL with winkey blockers or there's no way I'm buying.
I swear to God, if they don't release a 1x - 1.5x - 10x - 1.5x - 1x full size all-30g with a numpad on the left, why bother releasing anything at all?
I swear to God, if they don't release a 1x - 1.5x - 10x - 1.5x - 1x full size all-30g with a numpad on the left, why bother releasing anything at all?
They better sell a 55g alphas 45g mods winkeyless TKL with winkey blockers or there's no way I'm buying.
If Coolermaster does decide to create a Topre line of keyboards with these MX-compatible switches, PLEASE OFFER THE OPTION TO BUY A BARE KEYBOARD WITHOUT KEYCAPS.
Any more news on this?
Any more news on this?
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61075.0