CM Quickfire Stealth MX Browns

So, $74 shipped?
I want one, but I've seen them in the $55-$60 range after rebate before. Think I'll wait for one of those deals to pop up again.
 
elite.mafia said:
Why can't they put a numpad on this? lame
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Because CM Storm is gaming focused, and most gamers these days use WASD rather than the numpad for their left hand. A full-sized keyboard leads to an uncomfortably wide spread between the left keyboard-hand and the right mouse-hand when used in conjunction with a large mousing surface (like a ratpadz). A tenkeyless keyboard allows a more natural shoulder-width spread between left and right hands when combined with a large mousing surface.
 
Kueller said:
Because CM Storm is gaming focused, and most gamers these days use WASD rather than the numpad for their left hand. A full-sized keyboard leads to an uncomfortably wide spread between the left keyboard-hand and the right mouse-hand when used in conjunction with a large mousing surface (like a ratpadz). A tenkeyless keyboard allows a more natural shoulder-width spread between left and right hands when combined with a large mousing surface.
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This +1 , i like it. It's plan and simple. Also you can buy a num pad if you must have it , i barely use mine as is.
 
I don't use my numpad whatsoever for gaming, but I do use my computer for other things, like work.... guess i gotta wait for a full size keyboard to go on sale.
 
Kueller said:
Because CM Storm is gaming focused, and most gamers these days use WASD rather than the numpad for their left hand. A full-sized keyboard leads to an uncomfortably wide spread between the left keyboard-hand and the right mouse-hand when used in conjunction with a large mousing surface (like a ratpadz). A tenkeyless keyboard allows a more natural shoulder-width spread between left and right hands when combined with a large mousing surface.
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I only use the number pad for games. Never ran out of keys for internet use, but plenty of games run out of keyboard keys. :p
 
misterbobby said:
I guess some of you are forgetting they have the compact CM Storm QuickFire with numpads too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129019
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Not forgetting so much as ignoring. The TK's are made by a different OEM, cheaper plastic housing, PWM dimmed flickering backlighting. When the numpad is enabled, you end up losing some keys that I personally like to use when using the numpad on spreadsheets like pageup/pagedown. It's a half-assed solution that ends up not really fulfilling it's auxiliary role.
 
I have this exact keyboard and I love the size of it since it doesn't have the numerical pad on the right side, it fits on my desk's pullout keyboard drawer perfectly. I had a Logitech G11 that would not fit there, it's like four times as big, PM me if you are interested in buying my lightly used Logitech G11.
 
Its a nice keyboard (I have bought two with different switches previously) but $75 really should be the normal price for this keyboard so I wouldn;t call it much of a deal. I bought one new for $70 shipped nearly 2 years ago granted it was a similar sale.
 
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