Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT Gaming Keyboard Review @ ThinkComputers.org

"All the way back in 2017 we took a look at Corsair’s flagship gaming keyboard, which was their K95 RGB Platinum. It pretty much set the standard for full-size gaming keyboards. As it stands even in 2020 it is one of the best gaming keyboards out there, but Corsair has finally decided to update it with some nice new features. The new K95 RGB Platinum XT will now come with PBT Double-Shot keycaps, the six dedicated macro keys will now work with Elgato Stream Deck software, the old rubber palm rest has been replaced by a detachable plush palm rest, and you now get 8MB of on-board storage to save up to 5 different profiles on the keyboard. Let’s jump in and see what the new K95 RGB Platinum is all about!"

Check out the full review here. 

ROCCAT Suora FX Gaming Keyboard Review @ ThinkComputers.org

"ROCCAT has been in the PC peripheral business for quite a while now, and have brought quite a few exciting products to market. Today we will be taking a look at the ROCCAT Suora FX, a frameless gaming keyboard that sports RGB LED lighting and mechanical switches in a small but sturdy chassis. Competition is plentiful in the mechanical gaming keyboard arena, so let’s see if the Soura FX can be a true competitor."

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Rantopad MXX RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review @ NikKTech

Rantopad was founded in 2004 when Ranto, a competitive gamer, set out with $15,000 and a goal to create the world’s best mouse pad. To do this, Ranto recognized the need to incorporate and combine the latest innovations with flawless design. With these guiding principles he created Rantopad’s first product, the RantoPad P1. Rantopad now has over 70 employees and annual revenues in excess of $20M. With over ten years of innovation under its belt, Rantopad continues to deliver a superior user experience across all products. The signature mechanical gaming keyboards – the MT and the MXX – boast high quality, durability and affordability. The FF Gaming Mouse featuring Omicron microswitches arms gamers with precision and accuracy. The wide range of professional mouse pads are made with the highest quality materials and available in a multitude of sizes and materials.

Read the full review over at NikKTech

Cooler Master MasterKeys MK750 Keyboard @ TechPowerUp

At first glance, it appears Cooler Master has tried to throw in all but the kitchen sink. We see RGB backlighting, dedicated media keys, a removable wrist rest with what appears to be a soft material on top, a clean case, and side plates for additional lighting. Leveraging their size and global market share, Cooler Master also offers genuine Cherry MX switches here, and more language and layout support than nearly everyone else.

Read the full review over at TechPowerUp

ROCCAT to Debut its First-Ever Mechanical Gaming Keyboard at CES 2013

Hamburg - January 4, 2013 – ROCCAT will be showing its new product developments in gaming peripherals and software at CES in Las Vegas on January 8 - 11, 2013. Some of the ROCCAT highlights at this year's show will include the brand’s first-ever mechanical keyboard and the first software project for the company from Hamburg, Germany – the Power-Grid app, which has now passed Beta testing. In addition, several ROCCAT products at CES are newly available to US gamers, including the gaming mice Kone XTD and Kone Pure along with the multicolor gaming
keyboard Isku FX. 

ROCCAT founder and CEO, René Korte, on the significance of CES for the company: "We announced ROCCAT’s entrance to the American market here exactly 12 months ago. The feedback from gamers and media worldwide has been overwhelmingly positive and we’re here again to prove that ROCCAT sets the rules when it comes to gaming peripherals."

Sharkoon Unleashes the Tactix Gaming Keyboard

Sharkoon Tactix Gaming Keyboard: compact gaming keyboard with detachable wrist rest, 18-key rollover, interchangeable gaming keys and programmable keys | MSRP 12.99 euros

Sharkoon expands their assortment for PC gamers with another gaming keyboard: The Sharkoon Tactix Gaming Keyboard comes with an 18-key rollover, interchangeable WASD and Arrow keys.

The black keyboard eliminates the need for multimedia keys and offers compact dimensions of 431 x 136 x 24 mm for a space saving design. Delivery also includes a handy, detachable wrist rest. The Sharkoon Tactix supports N-key rollover for up to 18 keys, now several key commands can simultaneously be performed quickly and precisely during action-packed gaming situations. Important for gamers is that the WASD and Arrow keys are highlighted in a nonslip rubber blue coating. For users who prefer a more discreet design, keys are in the default layout together with replacement tool.

Sharkoon Announces the Skiller Gaming Keyboard with Profiles

Sharkoon brings to the market another innovation from its gaming lineup featured at CeBIT: The Sharkoon Skiller gaming keyboard comes with an 18-key rollover, interchangeable WASD and cursor keys, and software for creating up to ten keyboard profiles.

Visually, the Skiller has defining corners and edges: The black keyboard comes in a striking geometric design; an additional eye-catcher is the blue illuminated Skiller logo in the palm rest. Gamers who want to highlight and haptic their WASD and Cursor keys will find enclosed eight interchangeable rubber keys all in blue. In addition to the 107 standard keys, the Sharkoon Skiller has 20 multimedia keys for Internet and Media applications.

The Skiller is fluid in its operation: Thanks to its 18-key rollover, players will not be at a disadvantage during action-packed gaming situations which require simultaneous quick and accurate key commands.

Sharkoon Releases the LED Keyboard Nightwriter

Sharkoon releases its CeBIT introduced Nightwriter gaming keyboard into the market. With the Sharkoon Nightwriter the PC accessory and gaming specialist present a gaming keyboard in which users can easily use in darkened environments - and in addition looks very stylish. The matte black, low-profile keyboard features a classic three-block layout with a switchable blue LED backlight to illuminate the transparent labeled keys. In addition to the 105 standard keys, the Nightwriter offers thirteen multimedia keys which facilitate the use of E-mail, Internet and Media Players.

With its low-profile design, height adjustment and ergonomically formed palm rest its ideal for a relaxed, continuous use. The keyboard measures 465 x 189 x 25 mm, weighs 808 g and is equipped with a 150 cm long USB cable.

End customers will find the Sharkoon Nightwriter available for the suggested retail price of 27.99 euros in authorized retailers. For further questions, or other information please go to www.sharkoon.com.

Cooler Master Announces New QuickFire Pro Gaming Keyboard

Chino, CA – April 3rd, 2012 - Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, peripheral, and accessory manufacturer, today announces the next incarnation of the extremely popular QuickFire Rapid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, the QuickFire Pro. 


Precision, Comfort, & Durability

Featuring a smooth and clean aesthetic, QuickFire Pro includes laser-marked keycaps and a non-glossy matte finish. This is complemented by a set of extra keycaps (includes a key puller) that give the keyboard an extra appeal that draws other gamers in. A response time of 1ms, in USB mode, offers gamers a necessary consistency to navigate the ever changing landscapes of their video game libraries. 

With the Windows Key being disabled in GAME mode, users will no longer worry about possibly losing a match from accidentally minimizing the game. Multimedia shortcuts are available to ensure that media can be controlled with ease. With N Key Rollover, users deploying the QuickFire Pro in either USB or PS/2 mode can activate many keys on the keyboard simultaneously. Pro gamer themed red LED lighting is present in common game keys such as WASD surrounding gaming cluster. 

High-grade Cherry MX Switches

Offering the best available mechanical hardware, QuickFire Pro integrates Cherry MX switches. These provide the QuickFire Pro with the ability to respond to, and recover from, furious button presses with almost zero lag. Vastly improve your possible gaming actions per minute by utilizing a QuickFire Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard in FPS, MMO, RTS, and other games. Cherry MX Red, Black, Brown, or Blue switches availability will vary based on region. 



Hassle-free Travel and Cable Management

Travel with ease by simply removing the included braided USB cable and storing it. While attached, the braided USB cable can be routed through cable management grooves in the back of the QuickFire Pro. This prevents unsightly cable clutter and helps minimize risk due to a hanging cable catching a foot or leg from a loved one. 


CM Storm QuickFire Pro will be available on April, 2012. Price and availability may vary by region. Please consult your local Cooler Master Representative for more information. Click here for more details. 

ROCCAT Advanced PC Gaming Devices to Debut at CES

Hamburg, December 12, 2011 – Sporting the claim “Get some serious German engineering into your game”, ROCCAT™ Studios – the Hamburg, Germany-based manufacturer of professional PC gaming devices and equipment – today announced the US launch of their gaming device line.

Already the brand of choice for legions of pro gamers in Europe and Asia, ROCCAT™ intends to fill a void in the crowded US gaming peripherals market by offering products with new, highly-innovative features – devices that take advantage of the some of the world’s most advanced gaming engineering. 
“Pro gamers in other parts of the world already know what our gear can do,” says René Korte, ROCCAT™ Founder and CEO. “Now’s our chance to share that excitement with American gamers. We’re bringing a bold innovation to the table that sets us far apart from other gaming companies.”

New Chill Wireless 2.4G RF Micro Keyboard optimized for HTPC, Playstation 3 & Xbox 360

You are in control!

Following the release of the already popular Bluetooth based Chill KB-1BT Micro Keyboard; Danish company Chill Innovation A/S has now also launched a 2.4G RF based version optimized for HTPC (Home Theater PC), Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

The new Chill KB-1RF Micro Keyboard comes factory pre-paired with the tiny Nano USB dongle included. Just plug it in your host, and you are in control! - No need for additional driver installation and setup.

The wireless Chill KB-1RF Micro Keyboard can also be operated in BIOS environment etc. Furthermore it supports Wake-on-USB, so you can turn on your PC right from the Keyboard (when supported by the host) – a highly welcomed feature among HTPC users!

Compact design and high WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor)

The new Chill KB-1RF Wireless 2.4G RF Micro Keyboard does not exactly look like a traditional keyboard either. The compact size, which kind of makes you think of a regular TV remote, still holds both a fully functional 71 keys keyboard and an integrated touchpad for easy mouse navigation.

CM Storm Launches the QuickFire Rapid Mechanical Keyboards

Chino, California – October 18th, 2011 - CM Storm, of the Cooler Master Group, comes full circle by introducing its new line of sleek fully mechanical keyboards. A full complement of very durable and high quality CM Storm peripherals can now be had with the introduction of the QuickFire Rapid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

Precision, Comfort, & Durability

Effortlessly melt into the smooth and clean aesthetic of the QuickFire Rapid via its laser-marked keycaps and its smooth, yet damage-resistant, rubber coating. This is complemented by a set of extra keycaps (includes a key puller) that give the keyboard an extra appeal that draws other gamers in. A response time of 1ms, in USB mode, offers gamers a necessary consistency to navigate the ever changing landscapes of their video game libraries. With the Windows Key being disabled in GAME mode, users will no longer worry about possibly losing a match from accidentally minimizing the game. Multimedia shortcuts are available to ensure that media can be controlled with ease. With N Key Rollover, users deploying the QuickFire Rapid in PS/2 mode can activate many keys on the keyboard at once with all of them registering.

High-grade Cherry MX Switches

CM Storm aims to offer the best available mechanical hardware by integrating Cherry MX switches. These provide the QuickFire Rapid with the ability to respond to, and recover from, furious button presses with almost zero lag. Vastly improve your possible gaming actions per minute by utilizing a QuickFire Rapid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard in FPS, MMO, RTS, and other games. Cherry MX Black, Brown, or Blue switches will be available based on region.

Tt eSPORTS Debuts MEKA G-Unit Mechanical Keyboard

Taipei, Taiwan. – August 31^st, 2011 – Tt eSPORTS, a sub-division brand of Thermaltake, is proudly announcing the debut release of most integrated pro-gaming keyboard MEKA G-Unit, created and designed specifically for e-sports gamers and tournaments. Tt eSPORTS is committed to bring the most personalized and the highest quality weapons for the most competitive cyber battles, and advances with the idea of products designed by gamers for gamers. Since MEKA G1’s release last year in 2010, Tt eSPORTS has been continuously dedicating in research and creativity, and the fundamental DNA of innovation and value-adding are presented for gamers to explore with MEKA G-Unit.

Legacy of MEKA G1 keyboard

The legacy of MEKA G1 is now inherited by MEKA G-Unit, with Tt eSPORTS’ modern mechanical engineering, and is highly approved and recommended by White-Ra and Softball of Taiwan. G1 has been successful in bringing White-Ra and Softball not just their winning titles, but their reputation as true warriors in e-sports Star Craft II. It’s their first choice; more specifically, it’s their only choice, by the best in the league.