[Updated, more brands]New MX RGB keyboards form Computex 2015

[PopReference]

No article for this, sorry, just few teaser images. I'll keep looking for more news when I can, but:
 
I know a lot of people have a love for Corsair keyboards and their Cherry MX RGB switches and now we will start to see more companies come out with their own. For those that didn't know, or just not sure, Corsair did have a 1 year exclusive deal with cherry for the MX RGB switches.

 

[update: June 1]

Asus enters mech market the with their own, ROG branded, Cherry MX keyboard:

Asus' twitter name drops 16.8:

https://twitter.com/ASUS_ROG/status/605265714786607105/photo/1

 

Also check out Ducky's RGB in action:

Interesting that no one has been advertising 16 million colours...

So much for that.

 

Previous updates

Ducky Channel is the first with their new Shine 5:

 

[Update: May 25]
More info from the Ducky Channel on facebook, looks like only 4 switch types this time(red, brown, blue, and black) plus better back light.(maybe?)

【Computex 2015】Ducky will release Cherry RGB keyboard and show it on 2015 Computex. This time, Ducky using exclusive patent right design to improve the backlight. It will be superbright! In addition, Ducky will show more details recently, please wait and see...

 

[update again: May 26]
Apparently Duck has been hard at work improving the lighting for their RGB implementation.

Apparently, the SMD LED that we are going to use is larger than other keyboards that you can see on the shelf. This lead to the result of Cherry RGB switches able to improve the brightness with better outcome.

 

[update: may 27]
Double PCB for the Shine 5.

...this design let us can fitted more bigger and brightness SMD RGB LED on second Double-layer PCB.

 

Ducky also has their new mouse, Secret, and new line of keyboards with transparent cases, One.[Update: May 26] New image with new logo and info.

 

Source: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=72123.0(Just a forum post)
Source2: https://www.facebook.com/117547488320354/photos/a.117548801653556.22498.117547488320354/867569426651486/?type=1&theater
Source3: https://www.facebook.com/117547488320354/photos/a.117548801653556.22498.117547488320354/866364076772021/?type=1&theater
Source4: https://www.facebook.com/117547488320354/photos/pb.117547488320354.-2207520000.1432645799./868031983271897/?type=1&theater

Source5: https://www.facebook.com/117547488320354/photos/pb.117547488320354.-2207520000.1432733555./868546303220465/?type=1

 

Source6: http://www.tweaktown.com/news/45560/asus-adds-new-keyboard-mouse-rog-selection/index.html

[Paralectic]

Goodbye Corsair's pathetic monopoly, hello affordable RGB.

[terrytek]

Still rather go for Corsair over this.

[Raudi_]

Still rather go for Corsair over this.

Ducky still has better build quality and better quality control, but that is a personal opinion.

[SeriouslyMikey]

Still rather go for Corsair over this.

 

Why? Ducky has a better build quality and they're clean and simple keyboards too. 

 

On a side note, I want the pink one.  :wub:

[terrytek]

Why? Ducky has a better build quality and they're clean and simple keyboards too. 

I like the Corsair logo and plus, i really think Corsair's have better build quality.

[exyia]

How about some NEW KEYBOARDS ffs

 

so sick of companies dropping in RGB switches (whatever the brand) and saying "that should cover all product releases this year"

[SeriouslyMikey]

I like the Corsair logo and plus, i really think Corsair's have better build quality.

 

Heresy! 

[Wysoseriouss]

Why? Ducky has a better build quality and they're clean and simple keyboards too. 

 

On a side note, I want the pink one.  :wub:

 

Not to say I don't like Ducky, I think they make brilliant keyboards and am so glad that they are making MX RGB products, but the whole simple thing is the reason I wouldn't get one. I love the design of the K70, it looks amazing and the media keys are really good, best volume wheel ever. Also, I've never actually held a ducky, but I feel like you can't get better build quality than the full Aluminum construction of the corsair.

 

But that's all personal opinion really, for any of my friends who look for a clean and simple mechanical, I always point them towards ducky.

[terrytek]

Heresy! 

I like being the different one, ok?

[SeriouslyMikey]

Not to say I don't like Ducky, I think they make brilliant keyboards and am so glad that they are making MX RGB products, but the whole simple thing is the reason I wouldn't get one. I love the design of the K70, it looks amazing and the media keys are really good, best volume wheel ever.

 

But that's all personal opinion really, for any of my friends who look for a clean and simple mechanical, I always point them towards ducky.

 

I've never been a fan of Corsair's keyboards. I just think they look rather tacky and a bit too "gamery" to me, compared to a Ducky keyboard. Though, even with that said, Filco masterrace.  

[ProdigyzMined]

Why? Ducky has a better build quality and they're clean and simple keyboards too. 

 

On a side note, I want the pink one.  :wub:

 

Ducky still has better build quality and better quality control, but that is a personal opinion.

I also prefer Corsair's look and build quality. Solid aluminum? Yup. Braided cable? yessir. I also like how the keys stick up, there's no plastic bezel or anything like that.

[terrytek]

I've never been a fan of Corsair's keyboards. I just think they look rather tacky and a bit too "gamery" to me, compared to a Ducky keyboard. Though, even with that said, Filco masterrace.

Really, if i'm honest, Corsair keyboards actually look pretty civilized. Better than Razer, which has gamer written all over it

[Raudi_]

I also prefer Corsair's look and build quality. Solid aluminum? Yup. Braided cable? yessir. I also like how the keys stick up, there's no plastic bezel or anything like that.

Corsair has a aluminum back plate the body is still plastic, the Cable is removable for the Ducky so they have a +1 there and the keys being more recessed like that are is nicer for lighting as it has more to reflect the lighting off of.

[ProdigyzMined]

Corsair has a aluminum back plate the body is still plastic, the Cable is removable for the Ducky so they have a +1 there and the keys being more recessed like that are is nicer for lighting as it has more to reflect the lighting off of.

To each his own Both have Razer beat lol

[Raudi_]

To each his own Both have Razer beat lol

Not really, Razer has a braided cable with USB and Audio Pass through so that is were Corsiar or Ducky need to take a step in that direction to get an advantage. Plus the keycaps on the Blackwidow feel much nicer then the ones that Corsair uses.

[SeriouslyMikey]

Really, if i'm honest, Corsair keyboards actually look pretty civilized. Better than Razer, which has gamer written all over it

 

I'm just not a fan. I prefer keyboards that look more "professional". Granted my Ducky has got pink/purple keycaps on, but that's not my daily driver right now. 

 

 

I also prefer Corsair's look and build quality. Solid aluminum? Yup. Braided cable? yessir. I also like how the keys stick up, there's no plastic bezel or anything like that.

 

Ducky and Filco both have metal back plates in their keyboards, not to mention that the one piece of aluminium that is on the Corsair keyboards is acting as this backplate, it is still made with plastic. The plastic on the Ducky keyboard is also very strong and is there as a casing, something to protect the internals. As for a braided cable. My Filco never goes anywhere, so I don't have to worry about the cable being damaged. My Ducky, I have swapped the mini USB that has come with the keyboard for a braided USB cable, so it's fine, and even then, it spends most it's days in a keyboard bag. 

[RazeG3SG1]

As much as I want to love them, does anyone got fed up with all these RGB gimmick after all the stupid and ugly products featuring RGB?

[terrytek]

Not really, Razer has a braided cable with USB and Audio Pass through so that is were Corsiar or Ducky need to take a step in that direction to get an advantage. Plus the keycaps on the Blackwidow feel much nicer then the ones that Corsair uses.

Corsair also has USB passthrough. On the K95 anyway.

[Raudi_]

Corsair also has USB passthrough. On the K95 anyway.

for the RGB line? Cause the non RGB line the K70 and K90/95 have USB pass through non of Corsair's keyboards have audio pass through though.

[ProdigyzMined]

Not really, Razer has a braided cable with USB and Audio Pass through so that is were Corsiar or Ducky need to take a step in that direction to get an advantage. Plus the keycaps on the Blackwidow feel much nicer then the ones that Corsair uses.

Media controls are way more important to me than USB and audio passthroughs, I had both on my Logitech G110 but only ever used the media controls.

[Raudi_]

Media controls are way more important to me than USB and audio passthroughs, I had both on my Logitech G110 but only ever used the media controls.

And there is media control on the Ducky keyboards and the Razer keyboards...

[ProdigyzMined]

And there is media control on the Ducky keyboards and the Razer keyboards...

I mean dedicated media control keys, not just F keys

[Raudi_]

I mean dedicated media control keys, not just F keys

They still are technically dedicated media keys even if they are Function modified keys to use it. I have them all bound to my Macros on my Chroma though so I'm not worried about having dedicated media control.

[Yun4xGaming]

I wish Ducky's would be easy to get here in Switzerland and not actually a rarity