Consolidated CES 2014 Thread

[kmiller8]

Show off all the cool things other people are looking at at CES 2014!

I'll start

http://www.tweaktown.com/news/34640/lenovo-surprises-us-all-with-a-new-28-inch-4k-display-priced-at-799/index.html

[ApocalypseMaow]

But will it do 60hz at 3840x2160... I like the look of it for sure!

[Malphas]

It would be very bizarre if it didn't.

[ApocalypseMaow]

It would be very bizarre if it didn't.

Current 4K can only do 30hz at that res... Let us hope they stepped it up for 2014! 

[kmiller8]

They just won't let the WRT54G memories die

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/01/linksys-resurrects-classic-blue-router-with-open-source-and-300-price/

[missalaire]

http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/06/asus-28-inch-4k-display/

[kmiller8]

This is very nice. ty based god AMD.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7641/amd-demonstrates-freesync-free-gsync-alternative-at-ces-2014

[tjcaustin]

I'm disappointed in the lack of keyboard posts.

[Pacifist]

when will we get topre mx

[Puddsy]

soon my son

[Pacifist]

I'm saving my money for it I MUST HAVE IT

[demik]

sweet, no gizmodo links!

horrible site.

[stancato9]

Are Realforce and HHKBs going to continue being produced? Or are they going to slowly stop just like the topre caps on EK?

[kmiller8]

I'm disappointed in the lack of keyboard posts.

I'm disappointed in the lack of keyboard leaks.

[baldgye]

sweet, no gizmodo links!

horrible site.

Agreed.



Also, were the **** is that Alienware curved display? I want that **** as much as all these random '4k' displays... For all my '4k' movies...

[missalaire]

http://www.hardocp.com/news/2014/01/06/corsair_debuts_mechanical_keyboard_cherry_mx_rgb_switches_at_ces_2014

[SpAmRaY]

Are Realforce and HHKBs going to continue being produced? Or are they going to slowly stop just like the topre caps on EK?

Nope they aren't gong to make those anymore.

[missalaire]

ASUS today announced the ROG SWIFT PG278Q. The SWIFT PG278Q features a 27-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, fast 120+ Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, full range ergonomic adjustments, ASUS GamePlus and NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ technologies that  are designed to deliver the ultimate gaming experience. Say goodbye to motion blur and lag with 120+ Hz refresh rate and 1ms response times for a competitive advantage in all your games thanks to smoother gameplay and on-screen responsiveness.  The ROG SWIFT PG278Q also features GamePlus, an exclusive ASUS feature. 
GamePlus is an OSD overlay that enables crosshair and timer functions to be displayed on the monitor. Gamers can select from four different crosshair types to suit the gaming environment, while the timer function allows players to track elapsed time in real-time strategy games. These tools allow gamers to practice and improve their gaming skills.

The ROG SWIFT PG278Q provides an array of options that include DisplayPort 1.2 for native WQHD output, dual USB 3.0 ports, VESA wall mount capability and a versatile stand with full tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment for an ideal viewing position while playing the latest game title. The smart cable management feature rids your desktop of tangled wires, while the super narrow 6mm bezel ensures the ROG SWIFT PG278Q is an ideal choice for seamless multi-display gaming setups.  Another nod to gamers and improving the user experience is a 5-way joystick that allows the user to easily navigate the OSD and make quick monitor adjustments.

ROG SWIFT PG278Q Specifications:

• Display: 27-inch WQHD 2560 × 1440 (16:9) 
• Narrow 6mm bezel designed for multi-monitor setups
• Pixel Pitch: 0.233mm
• Brightness: 350cd/m²
• Display Colors: 16.7M
• Refresh Rate: Over 120 Hz
• Response Time: 1ms (GTG)
• Connectivity: 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 2 x USB 3.0 ports
• Stand Adjustments: tilt (+20° ~ -5°), swivel (+60° ~ -60°), pivot (90° clockwise), height adjustment (0 ~ 120mm)
• VESA-wall mountable (100 × 100mm)
• Special ASUS Features: GamePlus and 5-way joystick OSD navigation
• Pricing: $799 USD
• Availability: Beginning Q2

[kmiller8]

http://www.hardocp.com/news/2014/01/06/corsair_debuts_mechanical_keyboard_cherry_mx_rgb_switches_at_ces_2014

PICS, PLS CORSAIR. WTF.

[Binge]

Clear housed cherry switches with interior RGB LEDs.  Apparently Corsair is showing this off at CES Discuss--

Here's a videya

[SpAmRaY]

http://www.hardocp.com/news/2014/01/06/corsair_debuts_mechanical_keyboard_cherry_mx_rgb_switches_at_ces_2014

PICS, PLS CORSAIR. WTF.

how did ducky let those get away...they could have just had THE DUCKY SHINER one board to rule all the backlighting.....

[lightsout714]

I'm not really into rainbow boards but fully programmable is sweet for sure.

[SpAmRaY]

wasn't there a thread about these already?

[BucklingSpring]

wasn't there a thread about these already?

Sure thing but I think this a newer take on it... Longer video.

Is Corsair the new Russians? They think the invented everything or what?
(Every new inventions and discoveries in the world is only second to what a mad Russian scientist already found few years before)

[tp4tissue]

Wow, all the GH n00bers are gonna love this...

[SpAmRaY]

Here is the other thread

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51868.0

[demik]

time to buy a corsair board, and take those clear housings!

[tp4tissue]

time to buy a corsair board, and take those clear housings!

I don't think the housing's that useful.. I think the main seller is the rgb element.. and I'm assuming it has a powerful controller behind it....

[demik]

time to buy a corsair board, and take those clear housings!

I don't think the housing's that useful.. I think the main seller is the rgb element.. and I'm assuming it has a powerful controller behind it....

im just buying it for the looks, clear housing looks cool.

i think back lit keyboards are ugly. and for 1337 gamers only

[SpAmRaY]

time to buy a corsair board, and take those clear housings!

I don't think the housing's that useful.. I think the main seller is the rgb element.. and I'm assuming it has a powerful controller behind it....

well the entire point of the clear housing is to show off the RGB.....

[tp4tissue]

time to buy a corsair board, and take those clear housings!

I don't think the housing's that useful.. I think the main seller is the rgb element.. and I'm assuming it has a powerful controller behind it....

well the entire point of the clear housing is to show off the RGB.....

the led would've been bright enough to refract off the cap, since the caps are usually white on the inside..

with or without the clear housing, the lighting effect would've come through..

[tp4tissue]

time to buy a corsair board, and take those clear housings!

I don't think the housing's that useful.. I think the main seller is the rgb element.. and I'm assuming it has a powerful controller behind it....

im just buying it for the looks, clear housing looks cool.

i think back lit keyboards are ugly. and for 1337 gamers only

I still don't get the clear housing craze... it's UNDER the key.. gaaahh....


and we already know clear keycaps are a big no-no,   experience says the keyboard looks disgusting after only a very little while.

[demik]

2014 im going one step further than blanks.

no keycaps.

[tp4tissue]

2014 im going one step further than blanks.

no keycaps.

this is actually quite interesting.... I shall try this tomorrow... 

[Binge]

2014 im going one step further than blanks.

no keycaps.

Hardcore demik-  No keys because he wants pure switch-feel.

[demik]

2014 im going one step further than blanks.

no keycaps.

Hardcore demik-  No keys because he wants pure switch-feel.

150wpm of manliness.

2014 im going one step further than blanks.

no keycaps.

this is actually quite interesting.... I shall try this tomorrow... 

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i've tried it before, and.. well, after 2 hours it starts to hurt. but not this year. this year i'm going for a full day.

[rowdy]

What would be sweet is yellow backlighting - when you press a key the backlight colour cycles through the rainbow spectrum back to yellow

Or an alternative colour of your choice.

[Grendel]

May the Unicorn force be w/ you... ;P

Edit: From what I can glean from the vid's the housing is designed to be a light-pipe w/ an embedded (Fresnel ?) lens on top of the SMD LED. Doubt a regular LED will fit.

[tbc]

What would be sweet is yellow backlighting - when you press a key the backlight colour cycles through the rainbow spectrum back to yellow

Or an alternative colour of your choice.

definitely alternate color

but ya, that would be baller; a feature that ducky shine doesn't and can't have for at least a year.

[quake4mhg]

I don't know why, I should get excited, but after hanging out GH couple years. I don't like it now

[Grim Fandango]

I am not a fan of backlight in general. And in the case of Corsair, they have had issues in the past (and still do now on their second generation of peripherals) with LEDs breaking. Though these keyboards are currently very popular among gamers.

[terran5992]

I dont get why the switch cover is transparent . It not possible to see them unless you are going to be like demik, typing without keycaps

[Beca]

I dont get why the switch cover is transparent . It not possible to see them unless you are going to be like demik, typing without keycaps

the RBG leds are mounted underneath the switch i think, that's why there must be clear switch covers.

[eddie]

Back lighting is not my cup of tea, really uninteresting. Wonder how long it'll be till we see these RGB keys on other keyboards that are not corsair?

[tbc]

a year exclusivity for corsair.

gaming companies are going to be all over this.

[wetto]

Matias introduced the concept almost 2 years ago, but they weren't really much interested in the gaming market (they'd leave this part to other companies who'd use their switches), but up until now no one did, so, Cherry copies the idea and gets all the credit.



Anyways, if anyone wants to release a mechanical keyboard with RGB backlighting this year, it's not really "impossible" due to Cherry's contract with Corsair...

Kailh will also release transparent versions of their switches very soon (which are low-quality Cherry MX copies) and you guys will see plenty of low-quality chinese mechanical keyboards with RGB this year  )

And a hint: Razer is working with them  )

[Findecanor]

http://www.hardocp.com/news/2014/01/06/corsair_debuts_mechanical_keyboard_cherry_mx_rgb_switches_at_ces_2014

Look at the light bleeding on that... The space around the key is brighter than the legend that is supposed to be lit, just as predicted.

[Lastpilot]

Corsair still keeping that weird mod layout and media keys? Eck, no thank you.

[kmiller8]

To those few podcast interviewees who thought they did a bad job, trust me, you didn't do Michael Bay bad

[Lastpilot]

OMG. Wow okay. Lol, that made my day.