New CoolerMaster MECH

[terran5992]

I dont know if this has been posted before but i was just browsing the store and i saw this beauty .

http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/MECH/

[jonathanyu]

it look like a bwu that have a custom aluminum case 
And... what does the handle on the left side for?

[Zeal]

it look like a bwu that have a custom aluminum case 
And... what does the handle on the left side for?

Carrying handle to take it in and out of your backpack? :s

[Grim Fandango]

I generally really like what Cooler Master is doing. So far, they seem to have focused on quality and (useful) features where other gaming brands mainly focused on giving their products a shape and color that will appeal to the "gamer". But I think they missed the mark with this one for me when it comes to the way it looks (now watch it become their best sold peripheral).

Honestly, this looks decent if it was not for the shape. Somehow I have the urge to take a hacksaw and cut it into a rectangular shape. Not just for aesthetic purposes, but I just like keyboards with a small footprint and this thing seems huge (full 104 keys + a couple of inches on every side)

[MOZ]

This is going to sell like hotcakes. Guaranteed.

[CommunistWitchDr]

W...why. It's huge, obnoxiously shaped, has a nonstandard bottom row, and the aluminum isn't even a significant percentage of the keyboard. Looks like someone put aluminum can thickness metal over the top.

Come back with a OFR (nice rectangle, standard caps,  etc) with a SOLID metal case. I seriously don't get this partially metal stuff. It's like "how can we incorporate metal, without any of the benefits of metal".

[SpAmRaY]

This is what will 'sell' so this is what they make. They also make the QFR, XT etc for those who want a 'normal' keyboard.

[jameslr]

This is what will 'sell' so this is what they make. They also make the QFR, XT etc for those who want a 'normal' keyboard.

I think this is an example of the disconnect between keyboard enthusiasts and gaming enthusiasts with regard to choice in style. I'm sure it will sell, because gamers think it looks cool, and edgy, flashy designs are what matters to them (in most cases). I think there is a convergence of these two markets (albeit a small one), but few manufacturers seem to hit the mark with their products. This is the type of stuff I was struggling with while being a computer enthusiast. I prefer understated designs and clean aesthetics, but I'm also a gamer. This is clearly marketed toward the younger gamer crowd, but I wouldn't consider it to be a "direction" they're moving in. They're competing with the other major gaming peripheral mfg (Razer, Corsair, etc).

[phx]

very cool looking but not very practical for us enthusiasts (awkward shape + unusual caps size/style/number)

[MOZ]

Companies make what sells best, then you have FILCO who will make what doesn't sell but charge 50% more.

[QueenXenon]

Wow... that's alotta keyboard

Did anyone else notice this saying you can get greens, reds and browns, but showing blue... or are we supposed to infer that it also means you can get blue?

[phx]

Wow... that's alotta keyboard

Did anyone else notice this saying you can get greens, reds and browns, but showing blue... or are we supposed to infer that it also means you can get blue?

that's an um.... pretty accurate drawing of the MX switch? XD

[Jixr]

Jesus Christ!

Maybe the handle is so you can use it as a shield from everyone pointing at you and laughing.

[FoxWolf1]

I wonder if the edges of that aluminum top plate would get very annoying over time, given that it's not flush with the integrated wrist rest.

And as an MX Black user, I'm not sure about how I feel about CM's policy of "people who don't know anything buy your switch when it's not appropriate for them, so we're just going to make it unavailable to everyone."

[terran5992]

Looks like a remodeled k75 in my opinion , I really want to see it with clear switches

[absyrd]

Not a fan, either.

I will sell well for sure, though.

[tns]

removable metallic cover

Haha..

[vun]

I actually like the looks of it, but I'm not getting anything bigger than TKL from now on, so not getting one.

[tp4tissue]

removable metalic cover metallic cover

Haha..

it's genius, Now they can sell the kiddos different covers for PERSONALIZATION.. yea, you and hundreds of other kids with BLUE keyboard, w00000

[tp4tissue]

I actually like the looks of it, but I'm not getting anything bigger than TKL from now on, so not getting one.

you shouldn't get anything that's not an Ergodox...

That is the RULE.

[tp4tissue]

Not a fan, either.

I will sell well for sure, though.

why is everyone saying this will sell well..

You don't know that...

[TheSoulhunter]

Maybe the handle is so you can use it as a shield from everyone pointing at you and laughing.

ROFL!  )

[Photoelectric]

Don't like it.  The only appealing part is the brushed aluminum look.  That's about it =/  Otherwise it's hideously oversized for no good reason.

[aesthetics1]

Wow, this is really bad. It's not even aesthetically pleasing.

[tp4tissue]

Don't like it.  The only appealing part is the brushed aluminum look.  That's about it =/  Otherwise it's hideously oversized for no good reason.

buh buh buh.... 72 Mhz  OMG,, only 3 Mhz less than my first Pentium PC 

Wow, this is really bad. It's not even aesthetically pleasing.

Kids and adults have very different tastes... 

Ever wonder why kids are cool with overalls and lightup sneakers?


CM did their research, and this is the type of marketing kids respond to.


Ontop of that,  GH is a very small community..  CM only samples our opinions. 

We GHers are very difficult to sell products to. well, "some of us are" 

You market to the Bottom line Helpless people.... They have the least control over shopping impulses.... Who better than children.

[Neo.X]

Did Mad Catz purchase Cooler Master?

[MOZ]

Did Mad Catz purchase Cooler Master?

Seems like it

[MKULTRA]

Did Mad Catz purchase Cooler Master?

Seems like it

Not enough LED screens for showing important ingame intel.

[MOZ]

Did Mad Catz purchase Cooler Master?

Seems like it

Not enough LED screens for showing important ingame intel.

Damn, I miss those screens!

[missalaire]

Too large and unwieldy. I'd actually be interested if the shape was less clunky and actually reasonably sized.

[tp4tissue]

Too large and unwieldy. I'd actually be interested if the shape was less clunky and actually reasonably sized.

Then it would just be a normal keyboard..

So you've essentially just said:

I don't like it, if it were what I liked, I'd like it.

WHICH was already summarized by   "I don't like it"

[tp4tissue]

Did Mad Catz purchase Cooler Master?

Seems like it

Not enough LED screens for showing important ingame intel.

Damn, I miss those screens!

I call bull**** on the fact that ANYONE has ever actually used those screens... It makes zero sense to look down and away from the main screen.

[Buffo]

thats really looking nice!

[SpAmRaY]

thats really looking nice!

At least somebody likes it!

[jonathanyu]

Wow... that's alotta keyboard

Did anyone else notice this saying you can get greens, reds and browns, but showing blue... or are we supposed to infer that it also means you can get blue?

actually.... when you go to the specifications column, you can see that they only sell blue,brown,and red.

Jesus Christ!

Maybe the handle is so you can use it as a shield from everyone pointing at you and laughing.

More

look at this picture  i think the exact same thing when i saw this

[Xenderwind]

Hmm...it has usb 3.  I think I know what I'm getting.  Why bother with a k custom?  I gotta charge my phone somehow.

[rowdy]

I wonder if the macro keys are also mechanical.

Anyway the irregular shape kinda kills it for me.

[Niomosy]

Red, brown, and... green switches?  I can see some green switch fans buying it just for that.

[tp4tissue]

I wonder if the macro keys are also mechanical.

Anyway the irregular shape kinda kills it for me.

This wasn't designed for GH...  This was designed for n00b kids.

[Hyde]

I wonder if the macro keys are also mechanical.

Anyway the irregular shape kinda kills it for me.

Yeah I think the macros keys are mechanical.  I'm gonna take an educated guess and say it's made by iOne, and at least iOne doesn't do those half mechanical/rubber dome thing so should be safe to assume it's all mechanical.

Actually now that I look at it, I wonder if they modified off Blackwidow to make this edition.  The layout is essentially the same maybe throw in a new controller for hardware macro?

[jonathanyu]

Red, brown, and... green switches?  I can see some green switch fans buying it just for that.

  in the specifications column, they said it only have blue brown red

[rowdy]

I wonder if the macro keys are also mechanical.

Anyway the irregular shape kinda kills it for me.

This wasn't designed for GH...  This was designed for n00b kids.

Yes, and jameslr sums it up quite well here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46945.msg995260#msg995260

[Hyde]

Red, brown, and... green switches?  I can see some green switch fans buying it just for that.

  in the specifications column, they said it only have blue brown red

Carter stated that they're not gonna push MX Green with iOne.  http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46444.msg987004#msg987004

I wonder what he meant by "Business purpose and series positioning".

[Photoelectric]

Perhaps because it's supposed to be a gamer board, and Greens are more of an enthusiast typing switch.

[zoolzoo]

They have the least control over shopping impulses.... Who better than children.

Children... and gh forum members. 

[Hyde]

So to go along with this keyboard, CM Storm also released a mouse and headset as part of their Aluminum Series:

http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/MECH/

http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/peripherals/Reaper/

http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/audio/Pulse-R/

[Topre]

Did Mad Catz purchase Cooler Master?

Seems like it

Not enough LED screens for showing important ingame intel.

Damn, I miss those screens!

I call bull**** on the fact that ANYONE has ever actually used those screens... It makes zero sense to look down and away from the main screen.

I would use those screens for a clock. It wouldn't hurt to have another clock around when using a full screen application.

[MTManiac]

it's got aluminum and a handle so when you rage out you can swing it at anyone near you

[MOZ]

Does this product frame not remind you of the product frame used by Razer for theri older site:

[Melvang]

This is most likely the ugliest keyboard I have ever seen.  Even worse than some of the worst unicorn vomit boards.