The feel of this keyboard is top notch and the ...
585414
The feel of this keyboard is top notch and the mouse oddly enough really works.  The bluetooth seemed to not agree with a few things in my setup so I had to move the receiver closer to the devices but after that it's been working a treat.
1206997
This keyboard is one of my all time favorite computer-related purchases. It's just gorgeous and feels great to type on.

People complain that the software is difficult, but it's really not as bad as everyone says. Don't start out by trying to read the manual, watch a few YouTube tutorials and dive right in. You can download other people's profiles and do basically no work to get awesome looking setups.

I have one very minor complaint and that's only because I'm trying to not waste your time and write a balanced review. The apparent brightness of the LEDs seems to vary with specific colors. Blue for example appears dimmer than green and red appears dimmer than purple. The effect is that instead of ripples or waves of colors, you perceive waves of brightness where no such effect was intended. Again, this is a subtle effect, but noticeable and I've had no luck trying to fix it by adjusting the specific problem colors to appear brighter.
4176115
I like this keyboard a lot. I own a couple of other Saitek products and they have proven to be very durable. My one criticism of Saitek is their customer service leaves something to be desired. The keyboard, though, performs very well. The keys have a very nice feel and the three backlight colors help make the letters easier to quickly identify. I think it also reduces some eye strain for me.  I've gone through a lot of keyboards over the years, but this one I will probably keep for a long time.
4857078
The title is only half a joke. This keyboard works FANTASTIC. Very solid design, feels great. Comes with two usb plugs so you can both use the hub on the side of the keyboard, but still have n-key rollover if you desire. The indicator lights look fantastically, and the keys hold up really well. The blues feel great, but are VERY noisy. It's a great typing experience, though.
2853693
The keyboard has a solid quality, it's a serious keyboard no fancy lighting or macro keys, but it does it's job incredibly good typing, I was using a mechanical keyboard with black switches and constantly got tired of writing besides it does not have a tactile input that let's you know if the key press was correct, with this keyboard, I can type for longer time without feeling my hands tired and the tactile feel allows me to concentrate on typing.

I have used the keyboard to play Street Fighter 4, and Street Fighter x Tekken, it works beautifully since I can push all the keys needed without reaching the keyroll over
4777340
I have received the Rapid-I a few days ago and have been typing and gaming on it since.  I usually don't write a review this early after receiving the product, but I doubt this keyboard is going to disappoint me down the road.

1.  Packaging is standard as per all CM Storm Keyboards.  No additional WASD and/or CM windows keycaps were included (Because of the back lighting).  Contents included USB cord and warranty/instruction manual.

2.  The overall build of the keyboard feels really sturdy with no flex. It is obviously a Ten-Keyless (ABS Keycap) Keyboard which employs a much appreciated minimalistic design.  It also has a good weight to it.  It actually feels a little heavier than my SteelSeries 6V2 TK keyboard, which is a plus.  Retractable feet on the bottom of the keyboard are rubberized and the keyboard DOES NOT slide around on the desktop while typing or gaming.  The black matte finish on the keyboard gives the keys a good grip and it does not tend to attract fingerprints, sweat, oil, etc.  from the hands as some other keyboards tend to do.  The USB port is located on the right side of the keyboard and connects to a braided L-shaped mini USB.  While I love this keyboard the USB location and the use of an L-shaped mini USB baffles me.  I am not sure why CM Storm decided to go this route.  I manage all my peripheral cables to the left on my desk and this setup forces me to bend the cable to the left giving it a tacky and very noticeable appearance.  I would of much rather preferred the USB location and cable management system that is on the CM Storm Quickfire Stealth TKL models.  Other than that gripe the build is excellent.

3.  The Cherry MX Brown switches are fantastic and tactile as usual.  I am glad that CM Storm is sticking with the Cherry MX switches opposed to using the cheaper Khail switches which Razer and Tt Esports are using on some of their 2014 keyboards.  I also own a CM QFR Pro with brown switches and I like the tactile feeling of that spacebar more opposed to the spacebar on the Rapid-I.  While the Rapid-Is spacebar is totally functional and responsive, it just sounds a little more dampened than what I am used to on using MX Brown switches.

4.  The anti-ghosting feature of the Rapid-I is TRUE as advertised.  I tested the NKRO via USB using anti-ghosting software and I was able to smash as many keys as my hands could manage and they all registered.

5.  The illumination is superb and!  The white LED illumination reserves the keyboards minimalistic look when it comes to backlighting and it has 4 brightness settings ranging from dim to extremely bright.  I do favor minimal design keyboards versus flashy lights RGBs, green and blue backlighting etc.  So backlighting is never a selling point for me, but the illumination on this Rapid-I is SWEET.  There are also different pre-set LED modes that can be assigned.  LED Breathing, illumination when key is actuated, WASD cluster plus arrow key cluster illumination, and a mode that maintains illumination of the key when actuated for a second or two.  You also have the option of recording your own pre-set illumination configs.  I believe you are allowed a total of four configs.  Firmware V.116 is also available for download which boasts a smoother breathing mode and another pre-set mode called Cross Fire at [...]  While the Rapid-I doesnt possess as many illumination options as the Ducky Shine models, I would agree that the Rapid-I is right on par with the Ducky keyboards performance wise.

So if you are looking for an ergonomic TKL keyboard that packs performance and superb illumination while maintaining a minimalistic look, then pick up the Rapid-I.  This keyboard is so good in my opinion; I may even get this keyboard in MX Blues when they are available.
270734
I got the cherry mx red version of this keyboard. the build quality is rock solid. the keyboard is heavy and does not feel cheap at all. the keys have pretty good anti ghosting you can try pressing a bunch of them at once and all of them will register. typing on the red switches is also a joy although blue or brown switches might give a more satisfying click.
I normally prefer tenkeyless keyboards because when i play fps games I always set the mouse sensitivity to low. narrow keyboards prevent my mouse from hitting the edge of the keyboard.
3430516
This is a good feeling keyboard, with top tier constuction.

The good:

* The mouse trackpad is adequate and works as well as any other trackpad I have used.

* The keyboard response feels near perfect to me.

* The extras like volume control and zoom button features are useless to me, as always.

* Construction is great, and time before recharge seems fine as well.

The bad:

* I cannot recharge the keyboard while my computer is in sleep mode without the charging activity on the keyboard waking my computer, so the computer must be shut down for the night to recharge when necessary.

* Sometimes the keyboard stops responding and I have to turn the power on the keyboard off and on for it to work again. This is happens rarely.

* Sometimes the keyboard will have a keylock ( kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk ) to it, and the only way to stop the keylock is to switch the keyboard off/on to restore normal function. This also happens rarely.

The conclusion:

Most of the bad I believe has to do with bluetooth technology. If it the keyboard didn't have such a great feel to me I would send it back, but the problems are rare and quickly fixable.

To me the keyboard being rechargable and the key response technology is the accountablilty for the price, but the flaws I mentioned should not be there at this price level either, so that is the reason for not giving more than three stars.

So if you would not mind the small annoyances and want a great feeling keyboard that the batteries will never need to be replaced, then I would say its a good buy.
1460935
I like this keyboard quite a lot except for the fact that instead of having an extended shift key on the right side, for some inexplicable reason they chose to put 2 smaller keys, one of which is a backslash and one of which is a shortened shift key. If this is the only keyboard that I used, I could get used to the unusual configuration but switching between 2 separate keyboards between work and home can be difficult.

My wife purchased this keyboard for me about 9 months ago and I have used it extensively. The weight and feeling of durability is very pleasing to me. It reminds me of my old IBM "tank" keyboard that I bought in the early 1990's. That keyboard, which cost nearly 100 dollars at the time, was my favorite. In fact, I used it so much that I wore it completely out having typed the paint off of many of the keys. The tactile feel of the keys on this keyboard is very nice, though being old school, I still really miss the old fashioned key click (this is not a fault of the keyboard as the cherry system used didn't promise key click).

The big bugaboo for me with this keyboard is what I opine to be the fundamental design flaw of putting 2 keys where only one should be. One might expect slight variations in keyboard layout with infrequently used keys such as a windows key, the function keys or the escape key. Why would any designer in their right mind mess with a key that is used in almost every single sentence a person types? Though the right hand shift key is in the right place, I fail to see why it has been shortened so as to be able to include a backslash key right next to it. The new keyboard configuration takes some getting used to, but it is certainly doable. However, the problem re-rears its ugly head when I switch to other keyboards, say at work or when using another family member's computer.

Ignoring the layout issue, this keyboard is outstanding. The feel of the keys is nice. The texture, bounce back and the pressure needed to actuate each key is just about perfect. Though the keyboard doesn't actually have a key click there is some subdued audible and tactile feedback when pressing down on a key. The way the keyboard looks as to the sheen and finish is great. The LED's are nice and bright and all in all, the keyboard has a feel of quality which matches its general performance. I just wish they had not messed with my shift key. 9 months after obtaining this keyboard, I still find myself hitting the backslash when I want to hit the shift key from time to time, especially after I've come home from work where they use a more standard configuration.

This keyboard is so good in so many critical respects that I really wanted to give it 5 stars. However, the backslash key layout issue really pulled this one down.

*Note: I wrote this review with my husband who is a newspaper reporter / photojournalist. All of the above opinions/words/sentiments are his.
2919009
5/5 Stars

Razer has delivered in high quality gaming gear once again. This keyboard is excellent for gamers and casual use alike.

I've let colleagues use this work several times and they agree that it is a very nice feel.

In gaming this keyboard holds up as expected. It is a much different feel than a traditional mechanical board, but that is not to discredit it. I, for one, enjoy the feel when playing more casual games as opposed to a mechanical keyboard; I leave those for the hardcore matches.
4791505
The keys feel and sound great, and I tried several different scissor-switch keyboards.
However, while the full-sized keys are smooth and well-balanced, I can't say the same for the top row of the half-sized keys (Esc, Function keys, media keys).
They are not as stable, and the corner keys (specifically F1, F5, F9, PrtSc and Volume-down keys) tend to stuck on something and make a crackling sound. Very annoying and ruins the overall great experience.
The Volume-down button actually feels and sound slightly differently and it's so problematic that it often registers 2 clicks instead one.
For a keyboard made by a industrial-grade manufacturer and priced like a mechanical keyboard, I'd expect issues like these to be caught in production...
3136483
I really enjoyed the feel of the keys, smooth yet firm. The raised space key cap is very uncomfortable. You get used to the difference in surface elevation, however it is very anti-ergonomic. Oh, and don't spill water on it, like me, other wise it's gone for good.
4078886
i wish there was an option for 6 stars because thats what i would give it this keyboard is amazing feels and sounds amazin, it has great build quality and is very responsive if you would like a good mechanical keyboard i would defineitly recommend this product
919407
I am a fan of classic "clicky" keyboards. This keyboard is _not_ clicky, but nevertheless has a great feel. The silky smooth palm rest that seems to be the perfect height enhances the overall feel, and the weight gives great stability. The mouse also is entirely satisfactory in feel, response, and accuracy. There are a couple of design issues that keep me from giving five stars: (1) the cable on the receiver is far too heavy for the virtually weightless receiver, meaning that the cable is "in charge" when you try to position the receiver on your desk - either the cable should be super thin or the receiver should be much heavier (or both); (2) there have been a couple of minor instances of slow keyboard response, which may or may not have been due to weak original batteries - although the indicator light said they were fine, and (3) if further experience indicates the response problems _were_ due to  weak batteries, then battery life on the keyboard may be an issue (around two months). I think the keyboard might not work well for gamers for whom response is everything. I'm not a gamer but an engineer / programmer, and overall I would buy again.

Updating after more than a year experience with several of these boards:
The battery life turns out to be fine; the one board that seemed to have a problem in this regard turned out to have a sticky '8' key that was putting a continuous stream of 8's into the computer when left alone, thus depleting the battery. Once fixed (just wiggled the key a little), no problem. Overall, I do like these boards, and particularly like the relatively heavy but smooth moving mouse. However, I have since found a still better keyboard, the Logitech Illuminated keyboard (see my review), that I strongly recommend if you do not need the wireless feature of this board. However, if you need a wireless keyboard, this one is fine.
789109
After using the keyboard for a little over two months, I absolutely love it. First off the keys feel solid, I mean really solid. The Cherry Brown keys that come with my keyboard are great feeling / sounding. This thing feels sturdy, the keyboard feels as if it would survive a hefty fall. I am comparing this keyboard to my old Corsair K70 RGB for reference. The K70 had Cherry Reds, which I found to be mushy and easy to press down. The RGB lighting and software works well enough, but I don't go crazy with any of the custom lighting configurations. The only flaw that I do find with this keyboard is that the keys are a little smaller than other keyboards I have used in the past. I am getting used to the smaller keys and have no qualms with using this keyboard as my daily driver, the keyboard is that good. The Roccat Ryos MK FX Mechanical Gaming Keyboard construction feels better than my Corsair K70, the Brown switches feel more tactile than my old Reds, and the RGB lighting is decent, even though I don't use it's full potential with the software.
1251606
There's a reason why so many people find Topre electrostatic capacitive switches to be the ultimate typing experience. It strikes a nice balance between tactility and smoothness and produces a very pleasing sound. The "Return" key and left "Shift" do not seem to be as silenced as the other keys, and I hear that this is closer to how they sound unsilenced. Regardless, it is a very quiet keyboard overall, not much louder than a typical Apple wireless. Certainly, someone who types with a lot of force could be much louder on a non-mechanical keyboard.

These are 45g rubber domes, but I found that perhaps due to the tactility, the key presses felt heavier than Cherry MX or Gateron Brown switches.

All keycaps except for the spacebar are high-quality PBT plastic with sharp legends. I had to order a PBT spacebar separately from Aliexpress, so that is something to be aware of.

If you are worried about the layout, I suggest trying to accustom yourself to using function modifiers and shortcuts first to see if you prefer that. I found the arrow keys very easy to get used to and actually find it easier now that I never have to move my hands to type everything. Unfortunately,  this keyboard is not programmable although the default FN layer is quite good and probably similar what most people prefer.

The build quality can be controversial: the backplate is plastic, which some people feel is cheap, but I appreciate that the light weight makes this very portable. Unfortunately, there is slight flex in the case, which can lead to the two rubber feet in the front not touching the surface equally. Slightly flexing the case can fix that. The build quality stopped bothering after I typed for a few days because the typing experience really feels quite premium, and you forget about the plastic backplate.

I'm taking off one star because the rubber feet on the bottom really are inadequate. There are only two thin strips near the front of the case and it doesn't prevent the keyboard from sliding around. Given how cheap rubber feet are, it is very disappointing that they decided to skimp out on this. I stuck some cheap 3M strips, which immediately improved the keyboard.
2655542
This keyboard looks awesome and feels great. I am typing this review on one after having it for about 6 months. I really enjoy the extra width on the space bar, just more space to tap low on the key. Mouse is great, with a woven cord for durability. I loved that the colors on the mouse can be selected or cycled. I am very impressed with everything about this product!