Corsair RGB Keyboard Coverage and exclusive first look at the K65 RGB!

[frosty-kyogre]

Today at PAX Prime Corsair announced at their booth a RGB version of the K65 to match their already anticipated K70 and K95. While the announcement will surely be exciting for some fans it isn't exaclty something unexpected, The keyboards are promised to drop soon so the wait will finally be over.

 

 

 

 

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[alby800]

@athesean1 The perfect keyboard

[MegaDave91]

$189 preorder price (for one of them, don't remember which one) on NCIX...no thank you.

[SAV1OUR]

the k65's the compact version of the k70/95 right? might pick one of these up then i hardly use my num pad because of my naga 

[KakaoDj]

First look? a little late there m8

 

Linus had a video on it 7 months ago

 

[Nineshadow]

First look? a little late there m8

 

Linus had a video on it 7 months ago

First look at the k65 RGB.

That's a k70.

[jbr]

First look? a little late there m8

 

Linus had a video on it 7 months ago

 

 

 

They didn't show the K65

[mymouthandi]

K65 RGB? Yes please!

[Faceman]

Can they release this so I can buy it already.  At almost $200, it better come with a lifetime warranty or something like 5 years.

[SeriouslyMikey]

Doesn't look as good as I thought it would. 

Still don't believe it is a good price or worth the money for some goofy lights. 

[Faceman]

Doesn't look as good as I thought it would. 

Still don't believe it is a good price or worth the money for some goofy lights. 

Neither do I, but they are ******s for discontinuing the blue backlit keyboards.  Thats all I want this for is the blue.

[SeriouslyMikey]

Neither do I, but they are ******s for discontinuing the blue backlit keyboards.  Thats all I want this for is the blue.

 

Wouldn't you say they are shooting themselves in the foot doing that? I know I would rather have a solid, single colour keyboard that matched my rig for just over £100, than something with silly flashing lights at near £200. 

[Faceman]

Wouldn't you say they are shooting themselves in the foot doing that? I know I would rather have a solid, single colour keyboard that matched my rig for just over £100, than something with silly flashing lights at near £200. 

Actually, its the complete opposite.  They know that people are willing to pay a premium to have color coordinated peripherals, and by discontinuing all but the most common color(red) they are insuring that more people will buy their more expensive "universal" product.

 

There is more to it than the RGB colors though.  Mechanical Keyboards have been known to have a somewhat higher than acceptable fail rate when it comes to LEDs burning out.  They did a complete redesign of the LED placement and mechanics which should help prevent LEDs from dieing.  I would like them to put their money where their R&D is and back this product up with a lengthy warranty.  Nothing is going to piss me off more than spending $80-$200 on a mechanical keyboard only to have backlights die out on me.  I currently use a Membrane keyboard, the Microsoft Sidewinder X, which I do like, but I love the typing on mechanical, and I want the blue backlighting to match my build and other peripherals which is something I am willing to pay for.  If the warranty length of their new RGB Keyboards is not to my liking, then I will just buy a competitors mechanical keyboard that has an MX Blue Switch and Blue Backlighting.

[Tygron]

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Not bad but first off i'm gonna have to hit you with this : http://www.amazon.com/Stage-Foam-Ball-Type-Windscreen-Black/dp/B0002GXF8Q/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1409399884&sr=8-8&keywords=mic+pop+filter

Other than that not too bad, thought it was awkward at the end there. Didn't really end just kind of awkward silence.

 

As far as the K65, I was wondering if they were gonna do that but. I dunno, I debated getting rid of my numberpad. I use it just enough to still need it attatched.

[SeriouslyMikey]

Actually, its the complete opposite.  They know that people are willing to pay a premium to have color coordinated peripherals, and by discontinuing all but the most common color(red) they are insuring that more people will buy their more expensive "universal" product.

 

There is more to it than the RGB colors though.  Mechanical Keyboards have been known to have a somewhat higher than acceptable fail rate when it comes to LEDs burning out.  They did a complete redesign of the LED placement and mechanics which should help prevent LEDs from dieing.  I would like them to put their money where their R&D is and back this product up with a lengthy warranty.  Nothing is going to piss me off more than spending $80-$200 on a mechanical keyboard only to have backlights die out on me.  I currently use a Membrane keyboard, the Microsoft Sidewinder X, which I do like, but I love the typing on mechanical, and I want the blue backlighting to match my build and other peripherals.

 

This is true. It is also easier to upsell to another product than to downsell. 

 

I did notice the new design of the LED housing under each key and it actually looks rather interesting, I would like to see it implemented onto more than just the Corsair keyboards. Though, I believe it has been patented, forgive me if I am incorrect. Though it does seem to have dulled down the brightness of each LED, but that just maybe me. However the only thing that I would complain about is those that don't have the £200 to drop onto a new keyboard like some people do. I know the new K series boards may last longer, especially with the new housing for the LED's, I know that they would rather spend less and deal with the single colour. But even with that argument, there are many more keyboards out there to choose from. 

 

Although, looking at it from a business stand point, discontinuing their blue backlit keyboards will save on manufacturing fees, and thus helping to raise the profits, even slightly of the RBG keyboards. 

 

Also, if you're looking for a keyboard, or will be in the future, I cant recommend Ducky enough. 

[Faceman]

This is true. It is also easier to upsell to another product than to downsell. 

 

I did notice the new design of the LED housing under each key and it actually looks rather interesting, I would like to see it implemented onto more than just the Corsair keyboards. Though, I believe it has been patented, forgive me if I am incorrect. Though it does seem to have dulled down the brightness of each LED, but that just maybe me. However the only thing that I would complain about is those that don't have the £200 to drop onto a new keyboard like some people do. I know the new K series boards may last longer, especially with the new housing for the LED's, I know that they would rather spend less and deal with the single colour. But even with that argument, there are many more keyboards out there to choose from. 

 

Although, looking at it from a business stand point, discontinuing their blue backlit keyboards will save on manufacturing fees, and thus helping to raise the profits, even slightly of the RBG keyboards. 

 

Also, if you're looking for a keyboard, or will be in the future, I cant recommend Ducky enough. 

     Ducky will be my 2nd choice if the Corsair RGBs don't come through like I hope.  Another thing that I really love about the Corsair Keyboards are their dedicated media keys.  I know it is so simple, and really not complicated to hit a function key, but dammit, I love the convenience of having a dedicated button for volume, brightness, play, pause, etc..  It is completely silly to spend that kind of money on a keyboard when I could buy two for the price of one.  I wish another company would make a mechanical keyboard with dedicated media keys, is it too much to ask for?  I dunno.. paying close to $200 for a keyboard is insane...  I wish Razer made blue backlight keyboards, their mechanical keyboards feel very pleasing to type on also.  I just want MX Blues, with Blue Backlighting and dedicated media keys.  The only keyboard I have found that hits on all of those demands is the Corsair K70 MX Blue RGB Keyboard.

[Stoggy26]

I got my rgb K70 yesterday im really loving it

[Faceman]

I got my rgb K70 yesterday im really loving it

How?  It isn't available until September 8th.

[SeriouslyMikey]

     Ducky will be my 2nd choice if the Corsair RGBs don't come through like I hope.  Another thing that I really love about the Corsair Keyboards are their dedicated media keys.  I know it is so simple, and really not complicated to hit a function key, but dammit, I love the convenience of having a dedicated button for volume, brightness, play, pause, etc..  It is completely silly to spend that kind of money on a keyboard when I could buy two for the price of one.  I wish another company would make a mechanical keyboard with dedicated media keys, is it too much to ask for?  I dunno.. paying close to $200 for a keyboard is insane...  I wish Razer made blue backlight keyboards, their mechanical keyboards feel very pleasing to type on also.  I just want MX Blues, with Blue Backlighting and dedicated media keys.  The only keyboard I have found that hits on all of those demands is the Corsair K70 MX Blue RGB Keyboard.

 

The media keys are the one thing I miss on my Ducky. All I have is volume up and down. No pause, stop, fast forward or back. It's a little infuriating for a company such as Ducky to forget something as simple as that. I do love Corsair's media keys. They are so sleek and actually look rather nice, even with my love for professional looking peripherals. I would give an arm and a leg for Ducky to implement dedicated media keys for the Ducky Shine 5 keyboard, reason being 5 is because the 4 looks appalling. To have dedicated media keys and try and keep the sleek, professional look of the original up to 3 keyboards would be perfect for me. 

 

Though the one keyboard I am really looking forward to is the K65. I adore TKL keyboards and that, even with the RGB LED's that I still and probably will always think is too goofy, I really want that K65. Just so I can drool over it's almost industrial design, just like the rest of them. 

[Faceman]

The media keys are the one thing I miss on my Ducky. All I have is volume up and down. No pause, stop, fast forward or back. It's a little infuriating for a company such as Ducky to forget something as simple as that. I do love Corsair's media keys. They are so sleek and actually look rather nice, even with my love for professional looking peripherals. I would give an arm and a leg for Ducky to implement dedicated media keys for the Ducky Shine 5 keyboard, reason being 5 is because the 4 looks appalling. To have dedicated media keys and try and keep the sleek, professional look of the original up to 3 keyboards would be perfect for me. 

 

Though the one keyboard I am really looking forward to is the K65. I adore TKL keyboards and that, even with the RGB LED's that I still and probably will always think is too goofy, I really want that K65. Just so I can drool over it's almost industrial design, just like the rest of them. 

Its not just a dedicated button either, its a WHEEL on the Corsair keyboard that I love.

[SeriouslyMikey]

Its not just a dedicated button either, its a WHEEL on the Corsair keyboard that I love.

 

I almost forgot about that wheel. Yes, agreed. Such a wonderful design and I wish it was on more than just Corsair and that one Logitech keyboard. 

[Stoggy26]

They shipped it out early to a few people  

[Faceman]

They shipped it out early to a few people

Lucky..

I never cared for reds, not enough tactile feedback/bump for my liking.

[Stoggy26]

Yea only thing that sucks is i cant play around with lighting yet cause they havent released the software yet they put me on a beta testers list to recieve the software early but still no email

[Biased Opinion]

Awesome the k65 has a wrist rest now. Pretty sure that it did not have on before. I will probably pick this up later in the year assuming it is available simply due to that.