[Editor's note: Our own review of the Cooler Master MK850 is published here for those interested to know more.]

Cooler Master, a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative gaming peripherals and computer components, today announces the release of its new analog mechanical gaming keyboard, the MK850. "The MK850 is the world's first mechanical keyboard, using Cherry MX switches, capable of sensing exactly how far down you press the key," says Lance Madsen, Aimpad Principle Engineer. "It provides unparalleled control in even the most demanding PC games."

"We wanted to implement Aimpad technology to provide gamers with an extra tool and to push our innovation efforts to the next level," says Bryant Nguyen, Peripheral General Manager. " What sets the MK850 apart is that it is the only analog keyboard that uses prestigious Cherry MX switches and can sense the entire 4mm range of a key press versus competitor analog keyboards that are only capable of measuring 2mm of analog movement and do not utilize Cherry MX switches.

Aimpad , a start-up technology provider, announces a long term licensing agreement with Cooler Master, a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative PC gaming peripherals. The agreement grants Cooler Master a world-wide exclusive license to sell and distribute Aimpad patented analog keyboard technology until 2020.

"For the past seven years Aimpad has been developing and perfecting technology that precisely measures the position of a mechanical keyboard switch to be used for smooth and accurate movement in PC games, traditionally not possible using a normal keyboard. We are ecstatic to align our focus, efforts, and technical resources with Cooler Master to bring evolutionary advances in PC gaming technology," says Lance Madsen, Principal Engineer at Aimpad .