Cooler Master Quick Fire XT Cherry Brown £62.03 @ Ballicom

great boards the QuickFire range
good price for full size with browns too

Lovely clean looking keyboards these, with nice white back light on the brown switch keys.

No TKL version?

Alfresco

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The XT isn't backlit. That's the Quick Fire Ultimate and the Quick Fire TK.

Neostar

No TKL version?

The TK version is the Quick Fire TK. RN this is the cheapest KB of all the Quick Fire range, including the TK in any switch configuration.

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I've got 2 cherry brown keyboards:
- Cooler Master Quick Fire TK - compact with backlight
- Ducky Zero

I love the CM TK - Nice heavy keycaps, that feel brilliant, though being compact is awkward when typing
The Ducky is a full keyboard, but the keycap are very light and it doesn't feel great when typing

Has this got heavy keycaps, like the TK series, or are they light? I ask as this keyboard looks exactly like my Ducky Zero

I'd imagine they'd use the same key caps as it'd keep down manufacturing costs.

I personally don't like the TK with Blues and I think I'll be switching them soon.

Ordered and put my Ducky on eBay, since it does look like it has the same keycaps as the TK.

Hot price!

Alfresco

Lovely clean looking keyboards these, with nice white back light on the … Lovely clean looking keyboards these, with nice white back light on the brown switch keys.Read lessRead more

Neostar

No TKL version?

Ahh my mistake. I have the TK and thought this was the full sized version.

Would this keyboard be good for word processing, excel etc? I don't do much gaming but would quite like a mechanical keyboard for just general work.

Edit: bah just bought one, guess I'll find out soon enough! Had a look at other keyboards but this was the best looking around this sort of price.
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taz12345

Would this keyboard be good for word processing, excel etc? I don't do … Would this keyboard be good for word processing, excel etc? I don't do much gaming but would quite like a mechanical keyboard for just general work.Edit: bah just bought one, guess I'll find out soon enough! Had a look at other keyboards but this was the best looking around this sort of price.Read lessRead more

I'd say all Cherry mechanical switches are better than rubber domes for typing as they take less force to push down. Brown switches have a tactile response that helps you type faster. The switch mechanism creates a bump feeling when you push on the key which helps by indicating where the key actuation point. So you can type without having to press all the way down. They're also quieter than blue switches which make a clicking sound.

I'm pretty sure you'll be happy. You can feel the difference straight away.

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taz12345

Would this keyboard be good for word processing, excel etc? I don't do … Would this keyboard be good for word processing, excel etc? I don't do much gaming but would quite like a mechanical keyboard for just general work.Edit: bah just bought one, guess I'll find out soon enough! Had a look at other keyboards but this was the best looking around this sort of price.Read lessRead more

For typing/working: Brown and Blue = Yes; Red and Black = No;

I think you're gonna love this keyboard.

Lupeto

For typing/working: Brown and Blue = Yes; Red and Black = No;I think … For typing/working: Brown and Blue = Yes; Red and Black = No;I think you're gonna love this keyboard.Read lessRead more

I hope so! I'm already researching custom key caps

Anyone knows if it is compatible with MacBook Pro?

clarkbai

Anyone knows if it is compatible with MacBook Pro?

All USB keyboards are compatible with Mac...however, the WIndows-only features on the keyboard probably won't work.

I use a CM TK with my Hackintosh.

OP - Was this keyboard the ISO - UK layout version ?

yes

Mine arrived yesterday, fast delivery I must say. Had quick go on it, far superior to anything I've used before. Thanks for the deal op.

taz12345

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Same here...nice keyboard

Cameron583

I'd imagine they'd use the same key caps as it'd keep down manufacturing … I'd imagine they'd use the same key caps as it'd keep down manufacturing costs.Read lessRead more

It doesn't have the same keycaps as the TK, because the keyboard isn't illuminated...they are slightly lighter that those found on the illuminated CM keyboards...they are slightly heavier than the Ducky Zero, so at least I have a little improvement.