That is not a typo, the NovaTouch TKL is currently selling for $240 on Amazon, and you don't even get a numpad. However if you are a keyboard aficionado, which obviously some people are, the mix of Topre switches and Cherry MX caps may just take your fingers to typing nirvana. The latter was certainly the conclusion at The Tech Report who found the Topre Cherry MX mix to be uniquely satisfying and preferred it to the other expensive keyboards they have tried recently. If you are looking for something special to type on and don't have a tendency to drink near your computer then you should check out the review, if you are more prone to spillage you might want to give this one a miss.
CoolerMaster would like to point out that the MSRP for the NovaTouch TKL is actually $199 USD and you can occaisonally find it for a bit less. Also to be fair, The Tech Report is not kidding when they describe the $200 keyboard market as crowded … there are a lot of $200 keyboards, just none on my desk.
"This $200 keyboard from Cooler Master features genuine Topre switches modified to fit Cherry MX key caps. Is it a good mix? We investigate."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- CM Storm NovaTouch TKL Premium Keyboard Review @ Modders-Inc
- Tesoro Lobera and Gandiva @ HardwareHeaven
- Tesoro Lobera Supreme Mechanical Gaming Keyboard @ eTeknix
- Corsair Gaming K70 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review @ Legit Reviews
- Corsair Gaming Vengeance K70 RGB @ Kitguru
- ROCCAT TALK FX @ Bechmark Reviews
- Roccat Tyon Mouse @ HardwareHeaven
- COUGAR 700M Gaming Mouse Review @ NikKTech
- Cougar 700M Gaming Mouse @ Benchmark Reviews
- GAMDIAS ZEUS Laser Gaming Mouse @ Tech ARP
- Zowie FK1 @ HardwareHeaven
- Aorus Thunder M7 Gaming Mouse @ eTeknix
I’m not okay with that,
I’m not okay with that, haha.
But I’m fine if other people are.
I feel like cherry keys just got trendy and manufacturers are just trying to reap those benefits. Coming from a life-long FPS PC player, surprizingly even to myself I’ve been on the top of all the scoreboards this week using a cheap wireless non-gaming Logitech K360 keyboard and a slightly less annoying once you configure wireless M560 (Which admittingly will get replaced).
Before this I was using the logitech G110 and found myself never really giving a crap about most of it’s features. But even with that keyboard I’ve always been a dominate player.
I do however prefer smaller keyboards now, just large enough to sit my hand on WASD in it’s natural position really. But in the end of the day I don’t feel like this cheap home/office wireless keyboard is even hindering my ability. But I’ll say a high quality mouse has always helped keep my K/D up a few points at least.
Peace!
Das Ugly.
Das Ugly.
If it lasts as long as my
If it lasts as long as my dad’s IBM Model M from 1986 that is STILL working perfectly to this day, then the cost may not be a big deal. That keyboard was ~$220 brand new. That’s $477 in 2014. Makes my $100 ThermalTake MEKA G1 seem like a bargain!
Keyboards are worth spending
Keyboards are worth spending a lot of money on, but too many people are too stupid and will buy the expensive keyboard version of Beats Headphones.
For example, why would I spend $200 on some of these ugly keyboards with idiotic media keys on them and ridiculous shapes and build quality from companies capitalizing on the idea of “gamerz dawg”, when I could spend $100 for an amazing Leopod which is designed by the guy who designed the legendary $300 Filco keyboards (and states that his new design is superior, at that)?
Spending a lot of money on a solid product is often a smart move nothing wrong with that. Spending a lot of money on a shitty product that mostly banks on a marketing budget, however, is dumb.
(Pssst – you can get exactly the keyboard shown in this article for under $100 if you google around for Leopold Tenkeyless and wind up with a superior product with any switch style you prefer and various other customizations that you might want to ad).
$240 keyboard…God. I just
$240 keyboard…God. I just recently upgraded from a 10 year old generic keyboard I bought from Newegg for $10. Now I have a wireless Logitech one with ugly designs all over it, yet compared to my brother-in-law’s $100 mechanical unit, I just don’t see nearly a big enough difference to justify the extra $80.
You guys do realize that both
You guys do realize that both newegg and cooler master website both have this at $199? Not to mention that i bought mine off another member of geekhack for $170, so you guys should do more research
ummmmm, using the spilly
ummmmm, using the spilly talker thing, you are aware of this part of the story, right
http://www.canada.com/story.html?id=eb6179bf-c188-4021-ac9b-c9d8ddac71e1