Cooler Master MasterKeys keyboards get more durable PBT keycaps

Posted on Wednesday, June 28 2017 @ 14:57 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Cooler Master added two new keyboards with PBT keycaps to its lineup. Both are pretty basic mechanical keyboards, there's the full-size MasterKeys L PBT and the tenkeyless MasterKeys S PBT.

So what is PBT all about? Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) is basically a new coating that's used on the keycaps, it's 1.5mm thick and promises to offer minimal color fading, almost no smoothing, and nearly inconsequential wear and tear. Basically, the PBT coating should keep your keycaps in an "as good as new" condition even after long use and abuse.

The MasterKeys PBT lineup uses Cherry MX switches and you will be able to choose between keyboards with the Cherry MX Brown, Red, Bue, Green and Silver variants.

Cooler Master says the MasterKeys S PBT and MasterKeys L PBT will ship soon in Europe for 99EUR and 109EUR, respectively.

CM MasterKeys L PBT
THICKNESS MATTERS
PBT keycaps are awesome, but they’re also brittle and can be prone to breakage. So we combat that with incredibly thick, 1.5mm PBT keycaps for superior durability, solid feel, and springier responsiveness with our switches. The result is a keycap that has minimal fading, almost no smoothing, and nearly inconsequential wear and tear. We make sure it all stays tight, even if you have the sweatiest, heaviest sausage fingers.

PRECISION GERMAN ENGINEERING
A mechanical keyboard’s soul resides in its switches, and we didn’t even think about skimping on those. No knock-offs here - the MasterKeys PBT has 100% legit, German-made Cherry MX Switches, good for 50 million keystrokes. All the responsiveness, accuracy, and tactile satisfaction the Cherry MX line is known for, available in five different colors based on your preferences. There’s nothing fake about these - they’re all-natural, baby.

EASY SWITCHABLE LAYOUTS
Working on a Linux, but gaming on a Mac? Well, first of all, that’s a damn shame, but it’s not a problem. Key layouts that can be switched instantly with a simple keyboard shortcut. Switch OS layouts and even key layouts (Dvorak, QWERTY, and Workman) with a press of multiple buttons. It’s ideal for those with different work and game setups - or for those who are in the profession of “leet haxorz.”

NO SOFTWARE REQUIRED
When you have a good thing going, the last thing you want to do is exit your game to adjust your keyboard settings. The MasterKeys S keyboards use an innovative On-the-Fly system. Change your settings all from the convenience of your keyboard, without the need to download any software or exit your game.

FRUSTRATION-FREE PERFORMANCE
Say goodbye to ragequits due to crappy hardware. The MasterKeys L is equipped with a 32bit ARM Cortex processor for consistent precision and performance. Register keystrokes instantly. Save and execute commands and macros in a snap. Thanks to the MasterKeys On-the-fly system, you'll win the APMs race every time.

INSTANT MACROS AND PROFILES UP YOUR SLEEVE
Want to flatten the learning curve on a new game? Record macros and switch between numerous keybinds with a simple keypress, and switch profiles instantly with four specialized keys. Thanks to our intuitive keyboard, programming multiplekey macros is easier than matches on a public server.

ACCURACY. REDEFINED.
The MasterKeys series employs the same rollover technologies available in our MasterKeys Pro line, resulting in the most efficient, accurate anti-ghosting technology yet. N-key rollover works in tandem with 6-key rollover to ensure that every single keypress is correctly detected, no matter how many are pressed, and how much CSI-level hacking you’re doing. Rest easy knowing no matter how fast and furious it gets, your keyboard can handle it.


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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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