Closer Look

With the NovaTouch TKL, CM Storm has created a new compact gaming keyboard. The advantage of this layout is that the keyboard features a reduced size and it does not take as much space on the desk as a standard keyboard. This is quite important, especially during LAN parties, where it can be an advantage, since it is quite often the case that there is not enough space. Furthermore, the CM Storm NovaTouch TKL is a very robust product. As oposed to some other models, the keyboard features a metal plate on its back, which makes it kind of indestructible.
The NovaTouch TKL is a hybrid keyboard and it does not use the traditional mechanical switches (like CherryMX) or even the rubber dome system which is typical on cheaper models, but rather a hybrid switch called NovaTouch that take all the positive aspects of the rubber dome system and of the mechanical keyboards, in other words the NovaTouch switches are precise as CherryMX and silent as the rubber dome ones. The feedback is excellent, the key-travel is without any uncertainties and activation only requires 45g. Cooler Master has also covered the keys with a rather pleasant material that will ensure a good grip. Despite the fact that the NovaTouch TKL gaming keyboard uses a different switches, you can still use your favorite CherryMX keycaps on NovaTouch TKL since these are fully compatible. To provide the NovaTouch TKL with some additional functionality, without compromising the compact layout, Cooler Master also equipped it with an FN key.

Back

If you lift up and rotate the CM Storm NovaTouch TKL you will understand how robust this thing actually is. The build quality is on an extraordinary high level and you won't find any detail that is not fully integrated and out of place. Even the hardcore gamer (famous for consuming keyboards and mice) will enjoy this keyboard for a long time. Regarding connectivity, Cooler Master decided to use a black USB 2.0 cable, removable and sleeved. There are two little feet, with rubber finish, which are used to adjust the angle of the keyboard.

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Page 1 - Introduction

Page 2 - Preview

Page 3 - Features

Page 4 - Closer look

Page 5 - Conclusion