li778eng
11/24/16
Experience: 34 Days
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works great
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none
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works great
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Juno_B
12/01/14
Experience: 6 Months
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Sturdy build quality, mechanical switches
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none so far
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Good build quality, these keyboards are made in same place as filcos. Also the keyboard isn`t branded like shown in the picture, which is good.
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junhong_M
01/31/14
Experience: 7 Months
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inexpensive, well built, mechanical
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bad cable
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very nice to type on. comes with blue switches. after about 6 months my cable started to only work if held at a very specific angle, luckily, the cable is removable.
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LegendFury
12/19/13
Experience: 2 Days
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Compact
High Quality
Durable
Sleek
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None
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Excellent keyboard for the cost.
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AEO
12/15/13
Experience: 3 Days
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Compact
Mechanical
Price
No need for software
Cable routing
Extra keys and Key puller
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none so far
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This is way better than Razer's offering.
The thing I like most of all is that the cable can be routed to the sides, instead of ONLY the back, which is inexcusable on mechanical keyboards.
I doubt there is a better mechanical keyboard for the price.
I guess my only complaint would by why I didn't buy this in the first place.
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drapernp
10/18/13
Experience: 10 Days
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| Verified Owner |
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Mechanical, Cheap, Quality, small
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none
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This is a very small mechanical keyboard that is great for taking to LANs or if you have a really small desk. This is one of the best mechanical keyboard that I have purchased, Highly recommended.
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Alter Ego
06/14/13
Experience: 6 Months
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| Verified Owner |
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Compact
Long usb cord
Nice positive feel - accurate keystrokes
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Non
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Nice to finally pick up a decent keyboard. Previously all my other keyboards would never last more than a year. Usually the cords were way too short, this one has a substantial reach for its cord.
It is noisy, but that's a benefit more than a negative for most people.
Looking at the overall quality I can see this lasting for much longer than one year, guess time will tell.
Very happy with this product. Price seemed reasonable too.
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Jeongwon_L
05/27/13
Experience: 3 Months
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Amazing Keyboard
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MIR was horrible it took 100+ days to come and came in an US cheque which when i put in was 2 cents after all the processing fee......
So technically my MRI was pointless. Will never do MIR of cooler master again
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MIR was horrible it took 100+ days to come and came in an US cheque which when i put in was 2 cents after all the processing fee......
So technically my MRI was pointless. Will never do MIR of cooler master again
I just lost 10$ of my money....... and i payed for the mail fee so i lost money.......
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wilho
03/19/13
Experience: 3 Months
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-cherry mx blue
-tenkeyless for those that need the room
-matte finish
-simple layout
-tough cable
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-keys tend to lose the white fairly fast
-quick fire logo on space bar
-grey matt instead of black
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I spent a longtime wondering which mechanical keyswitch was for me and I finally decided on blues. Browns are nice, but they're hard to find in this price range. The quickfire has the simple design like a 6gv2, does not have the fingerprint magnet plastic of the blackwidow and not the cost as much as a DAS or Filco. Having to hold down the function key to use the media keys to me seems like poor design when a cheap dynex keyboard has 1 button access. Overall its cheap, sturdy and hopefully they release the ninja keyed one quickly.
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mdw3
03/08/13
Experience: 1 Months
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-very cheap for mechanical keyboard
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-bit of paint missing from E
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I am very happy to get a mechanical keyboard for the price that i did.
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Don_B
02/14/13
Experience: 21 Days
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Compact (no numeric key pad), great feel to the keys, looks very nice
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Noisy but that's OK by me, I'm in the den. No backlighting but again not an issue for me.
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This keyboard is sooo nice to type on I find that I look for stuff to type instead of avoiding typing. Heh heh, maybe that's a con because now I write too much.
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Raymond_L
01/05/13
Experience: 6 Months
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Great Price
Compact Size
Great Bang for the Buck when it comes to mechanical keyboards
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MX Blue Key Switches are LOUD
Don't use this in an office environment
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Got this on sale a long time ago, it's a great keyboard for anyone interested in mechanical keyboards but don't want to pay the price of the other brands. Keep in mind MX Blue switches are the loudest with their clicky sound and people around you WILL NOTICE the noise level. This model is made by Costar, highly regarded OEM of keyboards. They also make keyboards for Filco and many other brands. Too bad NCIX does not carry the other versions of this keyboard. Personally I'd prefer the MX Red or MX Brown versions.
I'd highly recommend this keyboard due to it's price and quality.
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Bill_D
12/20/12
Experience: 2 Days
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Compact size.
Great key action - Cherry MX Blue switches.
Solid build quality
Low price for mechanical Cherry switch keyboard.
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None really but some may critisize lack of tenkey and backlighting.
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This really makes typing fun again. The key response is much more satisfying than the average mushy rubber membrane keyboards (think Logitech MX5500 - what a horrible over-rated keyboard).
Like many others, I don't think I can go back to rubber type keyboards again.
The only real feature this keyboard is missing is the dedicated tenkey but that is also why I bought it for use in my kitchen where space is at a premium. I do my spreadsheets in my office where I do have a standard 104 key keyboard.
On the other hand, this keyboard is about 1/2 the price of similar quality boards.
As usual, I Google and read reviews and tests before pulling the trigger. I read about half a dozen and everyone raved about this keyboard. I agree and think it is great value and quality. I really like the Cherry MX blues and don't find them all that noisy. In fact, I like the clicking noises - go figure......
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dalon_t
12/05/12
Experience: 2 Days
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Feels Great and is compact for smaller desks
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I wish there were other options than the Cherry Blue. I'd have loved Reds.
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This is a great tenkeyless keyboard. It feels great and is perfect for those with a smaller desk. The price is pretty decent too. A wonderful entry keyboard for those wanting to test out a mechanical keyboard.
It doesn't have all the extra features like USB hub and wrist rests and 20 extra buttons as other options, but I find those to silly anyway. I just want a basic keyboard that feels great. If you're looking for that, this is the perfect choice.
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Matthew_W
10/25/12
Experience: 4 Days
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* sturdy, seems durable
* exactly as advertised
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* can't seem to get PS/2 mode to be recognized
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I bought this keyboard to replace a relatively cheap compact keyboard purchased somewhere else. I prefer compact keyboards (no numpad) because I find that the extra width is very uncomfortable from a positioning perspective after long hours typing. The previous keyboard I had wasn't bad but was clearly inferior. I didn't know much about mechanical keyboards until I read up on this model and ordered one.
I am very pleased with it as it performs very well and it's extremely easy to type quickly and efficiently on it. I also hadn't realized just how much I had missed my old school IBM workhorse keyboard that I had learned to type on as a kid. This keyboard is a real pleasure to use. It uses the Cherry blue switches so it is extremely clicky but they were right; I actually do find the click response feel and noise reassuring, for lack of a better word. I feel like I have a much better flow and cadence when typing.
I have yet to try it out on a FPS but am confident it will work fine. I did notice that with my cheap keyboard I had real issues holding down the shift key to run and stuff like that. I'm sure this will be an improvement.
My only gripe is that I haven't been able to use the PS/2 mode of the keyboard as it wasn't not recognized properly. But that's fine, I am happy to use USB instead. I think I lose out on the N-key roll over but I am not sure if that's an issue that will ever really bug me?
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Vincent_L
10/20/12
Experience: 10 Days
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high quality keyboard
keys are very sensitive
can type quite a bit faster because of tactile feedack
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loud
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Great keyboard, the lack of the numpad makes its very ideal for gaming and smaller desk areas. However my gf has complained often about how loud the keys are. Otherwise a perfect mechanical key board with out the unnecessary bells and whistles.
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AceOnRiv
10/14/12
Experience: 7 Days
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-mechanical
-clicking/bottom-out sound
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could be fullsize but not really a con
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i just cant get enough of the sound from a mechanical keyboard, i like browns more though they are light but that's just personal preference
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Man Shun_H
08/26/12
Experience: 1 Months
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Compact
Simplistic
Practical
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Numpad for those who can't live without it
key illuminations
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This is my first mechanical keyboard so I can't compare to the others mechanical keyboards, however I'm very pleased with this keyboard. From a practical stand point it has almost everything you will ever need except for the numpad which can be an inconvenience at times. However it not a big deal, it's definitely worth it's price. Some folks love the key illumination which this one lacks, however it's not a major thing. Great keyboard.
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Allan_H
08/06/12
Experience: 64 Days
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Solid construction
Keys haven't faded yet (past 60 days of use now)
Great sound and feel
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None
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I came to the Rapid Compact from my last mechanical, which was a SteelSeries 6GV2 - it was returned due to faulty wiring.
The rubberized dark grey frame on this board contrasts nicely with the jet black keys, and there's never any creaking or squeaking of the keys while typing. The caps all fit well, and removing them with the included puller is nice and easy.
The Cherry Blues are a blast to type on, and make a satisfying click with each stroke. They work great for gaming as well as typing.
The overall dimensions of the keyboard are perfect for those with limited space on their desks, and occasionally whacking into it with my mouse has yet to result in it trying to slide away. A detachable, braided USB cord is also a pretty nice touch, too.
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School Boy
07/28/12
Experience: 4 Months
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- Affordable
- Tenkeyless
- It's mechanical
- Feels good man
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- Too many logos
- Key cap font
- Key cap puller is mediocre
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I would have copied and pasted my review on this keyboard from Geekhack, but ever since the site fell and came back, I can't log in nor can I find the reviews section. So, instead writing another essay, I'm going to keep it short and simple.
Being a previous owner of a Gateway rubber dome that lasted a good 4 years (still alive), I wanted to try something new. Initially I was sucked in by the gaming keyboard hype by products such as the Logitech G510. And then, I found Geekhack. I began the journey of finding the keyboard that was right for me. In short, if you wish to save some time, read up on the type of Cherry MX switches you want, and then go try the keyboards in store.
Me being a little OCD wanted a keyboard that was flawless and affordable. I eventually settled on choosing the QFR over Leopold s and Filcos because of their limited availability (NCIX didn't carry Filcos at this time) and price. I managed to PM the QFR to $65, which was relatively cheap compared to the other mechs out there.
After bringing it home, I immediately unboxed it took it out for a test run. Initially, I felt slightly underwhelmed. I thought to myself "Wow, this feels nice, but I want more for my money." Eventually after a week of usage, I do not regret my purchase. And you've probably heard this before, but once you go mech, you never come back. Personally, I pretty much only use this keyboard to do work and play DOTA2. My WPM actually went up by roughly 5 and my DOTA2 play hasn't seen a huge improvement from my keyboard (well it's a damn keyboard). However, I can say that the form factor makes it much more comfortable for me to use and the option for me to disable the Windows key is invaluable.
The QFR is also built like a tank. Once you take it out of the box, you'll definitely be surprised at how heavy it is for a smaller form factor keyboard. CM also has this matte light rubber finish which is quite nice.
To conclude, if you're looking for a Cherry MX Blue mech keyboard that has an awesome form factor, you should check out the QFR. Recently, Razer released the Blackwidow tournament edition, but I'm sure if the Razer is built as well as the QFR. I should also mention that the QFR has the same OEM as Filcos. They're simply painted differently and have different keycaps.
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.......e
07/24/12
Experience: 5 Days
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very responsive
smalll size
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must drivers
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get this and wont be disapointed. you must use drivers though
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jimmy_s
06/06/12
Experience: 2 Days
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- small and compact
- great feeling keys
- modern typeface on keys
- quieter than a black widow
- color scheme of keyboard is black keys with graphite base (looks really really good)
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- braided mini-usb cable not as flexible as i would have liked
- possible wear and tear problems on the cord and connector
- keys aren't laser etched so longevity may be an issue
- lack of wrist wrest
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initial impressions of this keyboard are great, love the size and how compact this is. it'll be great for LAN party's but i can see myself missing the numpad eventually. if you're a hard typer then i'd recommend going for a keyboard which has laser etched keys instead. the keyboard comes with alternate keycaps for the WASD keys and the "windows" keys, i would have much preferred the windows keys have the windows logo but you'll still know what's what. same same but different. having tried the DAS and the razer black widows this keyboard sounds quieter but the keys do offer a tad more resistance than the DAS and black widows. as mentioned above the cord that comes with the keyboard is braided but is more rigid than any other braided cord i've seen before and much more rigid than any other mini-usb cable i've ever used. the great thing is that you can use whatever mini-usb cable you want braided or not. thanks coolermaster for giving us the freedom of choice here. overall highly recommend if you can get over the few very small flaws
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Shadi_S
06/01/12
Experience: 1 Days
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- Heavy, feels very durable.
- Very Compact, easy to position anywhere on the desk.
- Clicky sounding goodness
- Easy to remove keys
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- None so far!
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I wish i bought this keyboard a long time ago instead of spending $$$ on non-mechanical keyboards.
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QuBeRT
05/20/12
Experience: 1 Weeks
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-Way better key action than membrane keyboards, SO SATISFYING TO TYPE
-Awesome price
-Compact
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-No number pad
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Cannot believe I didn't get this before. Wow. I'm sure other mechanical keyboards are great, but they don't come as inexpensive as this one. If you can live without a number pad, backlights, weird LCD displays and other needlessly fancy stuff, this is the keyboard for you. Very impressed, wouldn't ever go back to membrane keyboards and would buy one to bring to work if I had a closed office space to cut the noise out.
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David_L
05/16/12
Experience: 1 Days
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- Excellent value
- Compact but still has media (via Fn) keys
- Well-built
- Windows-key enable/disable
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I would like to see MX brown and red versions at NCIX!
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Got this while it was on sale. Very good price and very well built. I needed a more compact keyboard since my desk and tray are quite small so this fit the bill perfectly. I love the response of the Cherry MX Blue switches.
I'm typing on this now as we speak.
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tothend
05/03/12
Experience: 5 Days
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compact, good quality. quite enough.
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NO
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this is my first keyboard, since i have limit space for my desktop, i have to buy a compact keyboard. this one just meets my requirement. it does great for its job. good design, nice feeling. would suggest buying it if you want to buy a compact mechanical keyboard.
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Bernard_M
04/28/12
Experience: 30 Days
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Sturdy Build Quality, Mechanical Switches, Replaceable Key Caps
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Nothing
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The reason I bought this keyboard was because my Black Widow was far too big and bulky, the macro keys were in the way and the glossy surface constantly got covered in grease and finger prints.
With my new Quickfire these are no longer an issue. It's small, compact and built like a rock. Actually, this keyboard is manufactured by the same OEM that makes Filco keyboards. This means that on top of great build quality, you can order replacement keycap sets from places like WSAD keyboards.
As for the other features, here are a few highlights I enjoy most about it:
- Detachable USB cable
This means if your cable ever breaks, or you need a longer one. All you gotta do is buy or use a standard mini usb cable that plugs in the back.
- Tenkeyless
Being a tenkeyless design keyboard, it does not have a num pad. Some reviews point this out as a con, but really you should be able this to tell from the pics before you buy it. Personally I prefer no num pad as it is more ergonomic. I just ordered a stand along laptop num pad for 7$.
- Simple and Compact
This keyboard is unique in that unlike the Black Widow and other similar keyboards designed simply to cater to the growing mechanical keyboard fad, the Quickfire is just a simple keyboard designed after the Filco's and Duckey's that started it all.
Overall I would say if your looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard, this is a great one to start with. Don't let the price fool you, you get get all your moneys worth with this keyboard.
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Chou_T
04/09/12
Experience: 2 Months
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tenkeyless
mechanical
cheap
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no backlight
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This is my first mechanical keyboard and I'm very happy with this one. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a cheap and solid mechanical keyboard
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Devious Dave
03/23/12
Experience: 2 Days
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Love the small size
Sturdy as can be
NKRO with provided PS2 adapter
No ghosting (lag when typing)
Tactile feedback is amazing
A dream to type on
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It is loud but it can also be a pro for anyone looking to improve their typing
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Absolutely amazing. I wish I had known about mechanical keyboards earlier! Being in university, I have to type a ton of essays and do a lot of general computer use needed therefore I use my computer a lot to do lengthy amounts of typing. Now i have yet to master touch typing and this is the first mechanical keyboard I have used but I can certainly say, it's better than any logitech or other high end dome membrane based keyboards! I have not used the numpad as I do not use excel or work with numbers enough to need it, so i opted to get something smaller and that would take up less room on my small desk. I'm really happy with it! I've looked into the black widow and heard a number of reviews saying it wasn't the most sturdiest mechanical keyboard. I perused mechanical keyboards and read about different companies such as Filco, Ducky and the like. I've read that this keyboard is very similar to Filco and it is really cheap, comparatively! Anyway, I'm extremely impressed with the keyboard and I need the ANSI layout (the big backspace, the smaller Enter and all the like) unlike the Steelseries and a few others. Absolutely great- if it were to break- by me driving my car over it- I'd buy another!
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Danial_M
03/18/12
Experience: 7 Days
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Its a mechanical keyboard
Its cheap
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No num-pad, but you should already know that
No macros keys, but you should already know that too
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This is my first mechanical keyboard. Very easy to type with. Great feedback. Love the sound of every keystroke. I'm using it to play games like LoL, BF3, TF2, SC2. If you are looking into buying a mechanical keyboard, and dont have a lot of money to spend. This is your keyboard.
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Wiretap
03/07/12
Experience: 1 Days
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size,build quality,price,mechanical keyboard bliss.
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none yet
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i love this keyboard......i love the compact size...it fits perfect on my keyboard tray with my joystick...the cherry blue key switches are good...not to loud....the key puller and extra keys are a added bonus....caps lock light is great..i like it bright.
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Austin_B
02/25/12
Experience: 1 Weeks
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* Feels great to type on, Cherry MX blue switches are very nice.
* No numpad saves a lot of space and wont be missed by most people.
* Feels great to type on.
* One of the cheapest mechanical keyboards around.
* Good build quality.
* Game mode button to disable Windows Key
* Extremely responsive typing experience compared to membrane keyboards.
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* No rubber grippers on the extendable feet means the keyboard doesn't stay in place as well as it could.
* No asterisk key except by hitting shift+8, this is somewhat annoying.
* LED's showing CAPS Lock, Game Mode, and Scroll Lock are annoyingly bright.
* No media keys without use of the Function key. This is somewhat annoying, but only a minor inconvenience at worst.
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I bought this keyboard to replace my old G15. I miss the LCD screen, but that isn't too bad. I am considering buying a G13 to replace the screen and macro keys, so that isn't that big of an issue.
The switch from a membrane keyboard to a mechanical keyboard was amazing. Typing feels much more responsive, it makes typing on a membrane keyboard feel "mushy" in comparison. This seems like a great keyboard for those who are looking into breaking into the wonderful world of mechanical keyboards.
The only real issues I have with the keyboard is the lack of the asterisk key without hitting shift+8 and the brightness of the LED indicator lights.
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Zer
02/08/12
Experience: 2 Months
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-Tenkeyless Form Factor
-Cherry MX Blue switches (might be available with REDs in NA)
-Built quality and design very much the same, if not better than the Filco Majestouch (Same manufacturer)
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None
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Bought this keyboard when it was first released in N/A to replace my DAS that was just too large for my tastes (any keyboard with a numpad is too big imo). The timming couldn't of been better since the DAS suddendly died (could of been either a bad solder join or internal PS failure) on me approximately 3 days before I got the CM QuickFire. While suprised and quite dissapointed in the DAS for the sudden failure in a keyboard that cost me about $150, I was happy too see that CM produced a equally good keyboard for about 2/3 the price in a form factor that I prefer. Both keyboards sport Cherry MX Blue keys and both feel similar when it comes to typing. The keyboard feel study and strong and the casing doesn't have any gloss finish that may get dirty with use. Its important to note that I bought the DAS from NCIX and the RMA process was painless(got a new one and I do like the keyboard), the CM Rapid Fire was purchased elsewhere because at the time only one Canadian retailer had them in stock.
This review was modfied by poster @ 02-08-12 07:34 PM
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Brent_R
01/27/12
Experience: 1 Weeks
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Cherry switches, not glossy (no smudges),
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Nothing (unless you want a numpad.. but then why even buy this keyboard?)
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If you don't need/want a number pad or backlighting, then this is probably the best no frills mechanical keyboard you can get for the price.
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gwuu
01/26/12
Experience: 7 Days
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+Great Build Quality
+Price (compared to other similar quality tenkeyless models)
+Cherry Blue (if you like the clicky/sound of it)
+Red WASD cluster included
+USB Cable detachable
+NKRO via PS2
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-Cherry Blue (if you don't like)
-No Macro keys (if you're looking for those)
-Not the best feeling keys (PBT keys would feel better)
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You will not find a better/well built TKL (Tenkeyless) Keyboard on the market at this price range.
If you enjoy Cherry Blue switches, these are some of the best. Definitely feel better than Razer BlackWidow and as good as Filco Cherry Blues.
Great keyboard from left to right, very happy with my purchase.
If you're looking for 'fancy' things like backlighting, wrist rest, extra USB ports etc, look elsewhere. This is a solid, reliable, mechanical keyboard that looks and types great and allows for your mouse to be a lot closer to the midpoint of your desk/body.
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