What were the gimmicky parts/over design that you don't like about the CM keyboards? And the branding logos on their kb isn't that bad, just 2 logos (one on the side) I think.
What I kept me away was the reports of the keys like the alt key in the lower left quadrant dying. I think they changed their oem for the newer tk model.

Ok thats 4 logos if we don't count the win keys but at least they aren't too obtrusive on a matte surface except for the red-black version. I think that CM/Corsair are less interested in making plain jane looking keyboards since they are gaming brands anyhow and their intended customers probably don't mind the garish logos and non-standard keycap sizes. I think mechanicals for gaming companies are just a way of creating a more lucrative product line without any real benefit for gamers anyway. Modders are just a small proportion of users and will never be able to dictate to those companies on what their designs should be like.

What was the cause of the QFR problem? was it the pcb itself like the traces/soldering or was it lack of proper support (bending) on that side of the keyboard?

The faulty (dying) keys especially the left alt key.

Yes thats the one. So it looks like it was a combination of cheaper pcb with no through hole solder pad and poor alignment of the pcb with the metal plate. So it doesn't look like a QA thing. Got to consider that the alt key isn't frequently used as well.

Returns are always an ass and users typically expect mkb to last much longer than typical warranty periods. Soldering is only a small problem for people who like to tinker around and don't mind the loss of time. I think CM and other newer brands are probably facing teething issues.

I saw them before in one of the big LY shops and Czone. Give them a call for stock check.

Need help guys.. What does this mean in Mandarin:
黑轴无冲版

I can see that it means black switch then what does the 'no red/rush version' actually mean?

Whats the other website for keycaps?

There is an issue with the old rk-9000 with the weak mini usb socket loosening or breaking off. The newer model fixed that by gluing the socket to the pcb which is still not that ideal. All this to save 5cents by cutting out the usual plastic connector and wires to the socket. The included usb cable is thick and inflexible which puts more stress on the socket connection. I would use a cheap thin usb cable instead of the included one

Right, I must've missed it.

I can't remember if it was you or someone else who said that it was an easy fix with resoldering the broken connections. I disagree, resoldering is not the type of work someone should put in for a supposedly more reliable mechanical keyboard and its beyond the capabilities of most users.

Its dpm. And its not a small problem like you are implying, its quite common if you use the stiff cable which is not surprising looking at the very weak connection of the socket to the pcb. Soldering is not in the basic schooling curiculum and even if it was, its still a non trivial task for most users.

Rosewill should've spent 5cents and glued the socket to the case which would've solved the problem. People don't get mechanical keyboard so they have to waste time to fix problems like this. Swapping out switches after tens of millions of key presses is one thing, this broken socket problem is a proton saga level of flimsy design.

See Rosewill wouldn't have to spent any money to fix the problem if they put in a plastic connector wired up to the socket (like most other keyboards) and saved money by not giving out 2 thick heavy usb cables (one ps/2 one usb) and just gave 1 thin cable plus the usual ps/2 connector.

Is the plum morphling a 2kro keyboard?

You mean to say the pad printed legends distract your fingers when you type?

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The K70 model has a problem with led's dying one by one. Its not an isolated issue. Not the higher end K95 though.

Too expensive. For most people who don't type alot and just play videos and reply to emails a cheap membrane keyboard will do fine, or use a tablet. And good membrane keyboards are not made anymore and are hard to find nowadays do the only choice left for non-casual users are mkb.

No idea why it doesn't seem to be as prevalent on the k95 but its a big issue on the k70. You can do a search on it and you'll get lots of hits.

Not for me it didn't. I'm happy black became the default color and I don't have to notice dirt and smudges.

Its the best out there. The MJ2 has double sided pcb and the through holes are soldered all the way through and the pads are anchored on both sides. http://www.diatec.co.jp/en/det.php?prod_c=757
I think the pcb is also thicker which might give a different more solid feel. I'm curious to see how the keycool stacks up.

There are exceptions but there seems to be this misconception that because something is made by costar (eg Rosewill/CM) its got to be the same quality as a Filco.