NEW QPAD WEBSITE www.QPAD.com!!!

Release date 2012-08-21

Welcome to our new website at www.QPAD.com

Welcome to our new website at www.QPAD.com

PRESS RELEASE
Stockholm August 20, 2012 for immediate release.

New QPAD QH-85 & QH-90 headsets bring Hi-Fi to the game

The sound of success
-New QPAD QH-85 & QH-90 headsets bring Hi-Fi to the game

With the launch of two new headsets, the QH-85 and the QH-90, premium gaming gear provider QPAD aims to broaden the experience for all gamers by bringing Hi-Fi to the gaming scene! There is nothing quite like the fantastic feeling of immersing yourself deep in to the world of your favorite game. Gaming is an audio-visual experience, and many gamers will even argue that sound actually plays a more important role than the graphics, in creating the magical feeling and ambience of a game. We at QPAD believe this too, and that is why we created two hi-fi capable gaming headsets with premium audio performance and excellent ergonomics.

Many gamers focus so much on the visual part of gaming, they forget all about the sound. It is not uncommon to see people spending thousands of Euro on top-notch computers with all the latest graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, mice and what not, then plugging in a no-name headset, thinking no more of it. In doing so, they are depriving themselves from a huge part of the magic created by game studios and producers. The audial dimension of gaming matters,and we at QPAD truly believe that a good portion of all audio-depraved gamers out there will be blown away by the gaming experience when using a good pair of headphones, such as the QPAD QH-85 or QH-90.

Even so, sound is not only a question of experiencing a game to it´s full potential. The ability to hear and interact with game audio actually gives you a competitive edge. In many popular titles, skilled players will actively use sound as ameans of telling where their enemies are. Sound is often a crucial piece of information when deciding how to act and react in many situations.

Of course, you will need a headset capable of reproducing all nuances and frequencies. The Hi-Fi capability of the new QPAD QH-85 & QH-90 will not only open a world of magical sounds for you, it can also give you an advantage in many games. The QH-85/90 are not just headsets, they are Hi-Fi capable headphones equipped with a premium microphone. The QH-85:s are designed with open cups and will produce a natural sound with clear bass, mids and highs. The open design allows for some sound leakage from the surrounding environment. The QH-90:s are designed with closed cups, and thus background sound elimination. They produce a somewhat more pronounced bass, and crispy, clear highs, but with slightly softer mids.

Key features of the QH-85 & QH-90 are:
• Hi-Fi capable 53mm drivers for supreme audio quality
• 15-25.000 Hz frequency response
• Detachable microphone (quick and easy to plug/unplug for music-only purposes)
• Solid aluminum construction for durability and stability
• Super-soft padded leather headband and velour padding on cups for maximum comfort
• Closed cup design on QH-90 for enhanced bass-reproduction and background sound elimination
• Open cup design on QH-85 for natural Hi-Fi audio with a minimum of sound leakage.

RELEASEDATE: 20th of August 2012
RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE: 99 EUR
CONTACT PERSON: Joakim Stenberg - joakim.stenberg@qpad.com

Download:
Release: http://www.qpad.se/uploads2/Product_pictures/QH-85-90/Pressrelease_QH90_85_final.pdf
Product sheet QH85: http://www.qpad.se/uploads2/Product_pictures/QH-85-90/QH-85.pdf
Product sheet QH90: http://www.qpad.se/uploads2/Product_pictures/QH-85-90/QH-90.pdf
Picture QH85: http://www.qpad.se/uploads2/Product_pictures/QH-85-90/qh85b.png
Picture QH90: http://www.qpad.se/uploads2/Product_pictures/QH-85-90/qh90w.png

ABOUT QPAD - In the spirit of gaming
QPAD built its success on a grassroots commitment to the gaming community. Like you, we thrive in the madness of competition and embrace the free spirit of gaming. Our sponsorship of the Q Tour, communities, cups, tournaments, teams and LAN parties reflects this commitment. The knowledge we’ve gained has fed into our development of high quality products that have a great performance and given many a winning edge.



QPAD QH-85 Premium Gaming Headset


QPAD QH-90 Premium Gaming Headset

Welcome to our new website at www.QPAD.com

Press release Stockholm 2 April 2012 For immediate release

Gaming gear company QPAD stands firmly as one of the leading providers of eSports and gaming equipment in the world. Following the new extended partnership with America's premier eSports organization Complexity, QPAD now proudly presents yet another partnership with one of the best teams on the eSports arena: Team Dignitas.

“Sealing this deal with Team Dignitas is particularly rewarding, because our brands go back a long time and I can proudly say these guys are among the best and most professional and dedicated eSporters out there. Michael O'Dell who is one of the founders of Team Dignitas and manages the team today is also a great friend of mine, so I'm proud and happy to provide the members with the best gear available” says QPAD founder Christer Kornback.

PRESS RELEASE
Stockholm March 20, 2012 for immediate release.

With the launch of a new high-performance gaming mouse, world renowned eSports gear provider QPAD once again breaks new ground. The QPAD 5K LE laser gaming mouse offers unmatched speed, accuracy and control. An easy pick for a tough gaming crowd.

The heart of the QPAD 5K LE is a brand new next generation gaming-grade laser sensor from Avago - the A9800. This sensor offers previously unmatched accuracy and tracking abilities, with a minimum of ripple, that often plague other mice on high DPI-settings. The 9800 is capable of delivering a resolution ranging from 200 to a stunning 8200 CPI/DPI, with a sample rate of 12 000 fps. This has previously only been possible though firmware extrapolation, or lens magnification, with catastrophic results in terms of accuracy and precision. The QPAD 5K LE offers true 8200 CPI, and will deliver absolute performance and precision, every time, all the time!

ALL MODELS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER!

We are READY for orders!! First-come, first-served. Limited offer!

QPAD MK-80 comes with Cherry MX Blue in retail, MK-85 and MK-50 with red. We like to know what you prefer so during a test period we offer our full MK-series with the Cherry switch of your choice. The options are: MX Blue, Red, Brown and Black available in following country layouts: DE | FR | UK | US/INT | NORDIC

Order MK-50 click here >>>
Order MK-85 click here >>>
Order MK-80 click here >>>

For more information about switches click here >>>

NOTE! Offer valid as long as supplies last. On the following layouts, we have a very limited stock: DE, U.S. / INT, FR, UK. First-come, first-served.

GERMAN MK-80 CUSTOMERS NOTE!
We have received several mails from German customers where the Z and Y-buttons have been placed wrongfully on the keyboard layout. The keyboard layout should be QWERTZ. Our factory has made a mistake on this first limited batch. We have ordered new key caps from our factory and will send replacement key caps to all our German customer via mail next week. We will however continue to ship out new orders and after that ship the replacement keys. We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused our German customers.

PRESS RELEASE
Stockholm November 22, 2011 for immediate release.

QPAD MK-85 & QPAD MK-50

In touch with your best performance

World renowned eSports and gaming gear company QPAD widens their product range with two brand new keyboards: the QPAD MK-85 and MK-50. Although sharing some common features, the boards still differ greatly. One offers world's first groundbreaking technology with no expenses spared, and the other attempts a break at the so sought after “Best bang for the buck” award.

QPAD has made quite a name for themselves over the years, as provider of top of the line gaming gear, targeted at pro gamers and demanding enthusiasts. Their new premium keyboard, the QPAD MK-85 is designed to be the gamers dream. Featuring all the qualities customers expect from any QPAD product, such as superior build quality, unsurpassed durability and a well thought out design and layout, the MK-85 offers one truly unique feature, making it one of a kind in the world of keyboards.

Full N-key roll over with USB!
The QPAD MK-85 is the world's first mechanical keyboard offering full N-key roll over via USB. Since the PS/2 connector is being phased out and several manufacturers of computers and motherboards do not offer this option, many gamers are left with no way of utilizing the benefit of the full roll over feature, because their gaming rig does not support that type of connection. With the MK-85, this will not be a problem. No more need for dual cables or a PS/2 to USB adapter. The groundbreaking technology of the MK-85 allows all the functionality of the board, such as USB hub, the red back light and the full N-key roll over, through the use of just one single USB cable.


Cherry MX Red mechanical switches
QPAD has decided to use the Cherry MX Red switches for both the MK-85 and the MK-50. The Cherry MX Red switch is basically a lighter version of the MX Black switch. It operates with an actuation point of 2mm and requires a pressure of 45g for the key to register a stroke. Furthermore, the actuation point and release point of the switch are identical, which will facilitate precision and control in games that require multi tapping. Unlike the Cherry MX Blue switches of the MK-80, the Cherry MX Red switches are not tactile and do not offer any audible feedback. Some gamers prefer audible and tactile feedback, and some prefer none. The important thing here is that QPAD now offers a keyboard for both groups.

The red back light of the MK-85 is produced through individual LED:s for every key. The MK-85 also comes with programmable keys, audio connectors, and exclusive software for setting up gaming profiles. In short: Anything a serious gamer would ever want, is to be found in the MK-85.


MK-50
The other board of the family might not, like its bigger brother, sport world's first, cutting edge technology, but breaks new ground in its own right. Never before has quality, feel and precision been so affordable. The MK-50 is essentially a stripped down MK-85. Without the back light, programmable keys or extra audio and USB connectors, the board still offers the same outstanding performance and feel of a top of the line mechanical keyboard, but with an affordable price tag!

Although old news for existing QPAD customers, some common features of all the QPAD keyboards still deserve to be mentioned, such as key switches built to last 50 million strokes, full N-key roll over, gold plated connectors for ultra low latency, and media keys for easy control of playback, pause, skip track etc.

Following the block busting success with the award winning MK-80, competition in the upper segments of gaming gear increases with the birth of these new members of the QPAD keyboard family. Not only do they offer versatility and choice regarding the gamers' personal preferences of switches, but also broadens the assortment offered by QPAD. For the picky gamer that wants extra everything, the MK-85 is the natural choice. The MK-50 on the other hand, offers supreme build quality and durability, along with unmatched control and feel at a very competitive price.

As an extra treat for the holidays, QPAD also offers a unique opportunity for customers to order a limited supply of any of the company's three boards (MK-50, MK-80 & MK-85) with the Cherry MX switches of their choice, be it blue, black, brown or red. That means you could get your hands on a MK-85 with Cherry MX Blue, or Black switches, if that is your desire.

Check out www.qpad.com for more information!

QPAD will present the MK-85 and the MK-50 to fans, gamers, the industry, and the world, for the very first time at the world’s biggest gaming festival: Dreamhack, held in Jönköping, Sweden 24-27 November.

Availability MK-50: November 2011, Rec price 79.90€
Availability MK-85: December 2011 Rec. price 149.90€

Download MK85 - MK50 picture pack in high res:
http://www.qpad.se/uploads2/MK85-50/Picturepack-MK-85-50.zip

Download picture by picture:
http://www.qpad.se/uploads2/MK85-50/

For further information and high resolution images please contact:
Joakim Stenberg
joakim@qpad.se
+46 70 772 8 772

QPAD CT Battlefield 3 C.E.

QPAD®|CT™ Large 4mm
QPAD®|CT™ Large, BF3 Collector edition. 4mm. Pro gaming surface with Hybratek™ coating a hybrid surface between hard and soft & QPAD Glidz included for ultimate control.

Size: Large [40.5x28.5cm 15.95x11.23 inch]
Thickness: 4 mm
Design: Battlefield 3
Surface: Hybratek™ Coated soft top. Hybrid between hard and soft
Other: Including Glidz
Art.Nr. 3857

Release date 25/10-2011

Price: 30 Euro
BUY THIS PRODUCT >>>

PRESS RELEASE
Stockholm October 14, 2011

QPAD official mouse pad partner for ESWC 2011

Qpad is the exclusive partner of mouse pads at this year’s world championship in e-sports. – We are proud to be there when the world's elite in e-sports meet at Electronic Sports World Cup, says Christer Körnbäck, CEO at Qpad.

New for this year is that Electronic World Cup is arranged during ParisGamesWeek. This makes the event one of the largest in Europe. – We have participated in several of the major e-sport events the last ten years but being part of ESWC is big for us. This is where we meet with the global elite. That they are in favor of our products is very important to us, says Christer Körnbäck.

QPAD OM-75 Software
Download QPAD OM-75 Pro Gaming Mouse Software V1.00 >>>

PRESS RELEASE
Stockholm, Sweden, August 11, 2011, For immediate release

QPAD release OM-75

The world-renowned premium gaming gear company QPAD today announced the release of their latest mouse; the QPAD OM-75. Targeted at hardcore, pro gamers and demanding enthusiasts, this white piano finish beauty features QPAD's award winning five-finger grip and an optical sensor that you can trust.

Unlike many other brands that focus on DPI in their selling pitch, QPAD has focused on the technology that does matter: The image processing, sensing pixels, response time, micro control unit and max speed and last but not least the overall performance quality of the sensor.

PRESS RELEASE
Stockholm, Sweden, May 25, 2011, For immediate release

Frag Queen zAAz signs for QPAD

Zainab “zAAz” Turkie - known to the gaming community as the hardest hitting female ever to play Counter-Strike - joins forces with QPAD in a long-term partnership, aiming to bring even more edge to the QPAD product line.

20 year old zAAz is a girl to die for, and trust us on this one - if you ever come across her in a game of Counter-Strike - you will! zAAz first started playing CS at age 13. Pretty soon, her talent became obvious to everyone having to face her. Making a name for herself as the deadliest girl in the game, zAAz soon found herself in the heat of the battle, giving a new dimension to competitive gaming, earning frags for teams like Fnatic, MYM and Pink Zinic.

PRESS RELEASE
Stockholm, Sweden, April 12, 2010, For immediate release

The QPAD MK-80 Mechanical keyboard

The world-renowned premium gaming gear company QPAD sets a new standard in keyboard performance with the MK-80 Mechanical keyboard. Targeted at pro gamers and demanding enthusiasts, this full size board boasts to bring a new dimension to the gaming experience.

This keyboard is packed with state of the art technology such as individual LED:s for each key and switches plated with gold/silver alloym but it's the core functionality of the board that really makes it unique: The QPAD MK-80 Mechanical key technology.

PRESS RELEASE
Stockholm, Sweden, May 7, 2010, For immediate release

QPAD official sponsor of the ESWC

QPAD, the Swedish company world-renowned for it’s premium gaming gear, today announced their official sponsorship of the Electronic Sports World Cup (ESWC), held from June 30th to July 4th at Disneyworld Paris Resort in Paris, France.

Introduced for the first time in 2003, the ESWC has established itself as the leading event in the world of video games. The only one of its kind, this event is an annual electronic sports celebration that gathers the best teams in the world for competing on video games specially designed and adapted to player confrontation.

PRESS RELEASE
Stockholm, Sweden, April 23, 2010, For immediate release

HeatoN expands his mouse pad series – “The perfect pad” resized

QPAD, the Swedish company famed for it’s premium gaming gear, today announced the release of a new Heaton mouse pad.
“The feedback I got from the first release has been extremely positive. The one thing people have requested is the same quality feeling in a smaller size. So making a QPAD HeatoN in a smaller size felt like the obvious next step. It’s smaller but still big. ” - Says Emil “HeatoN” Christenssen.

PRESS RELEASE
Stockholm 2009-09-16

Swedish QPAD launch their first mouse for gaming - featuring an innovative shape and ground breaking technology

QPAD ®|5K™ features a powerful navigation engine, adapted for high performance laser navigation. It has been specifically designed for high-end professional gamers, and enables extremely high-speed motion detection and high resolution to provide precise tracking capabilities which are required for many of today's most popular gaming applications. QPAD®|5K™'s new laser sensor is ideal for gamers who require precise high-speed tracking on a variety of different surfaces.

"We have been planning to make a mouse for several years now. Until now the optical and laser technology hasn't lived up to QPAD standards. With this mouse we are setting a new standard for gaming mice. Just as with our headset this is a product which fits right into the premium segment of the market. I really enjoy playing with the QPAD ®|5K™, it works with the extreme high speed movments that used to be a huge problem for laser mice. QPAD ®|5K™ delivers a micro precision never seen before, and our 5 finger ergonomic shape is fantastic. The design of the mouse is shaped to fit a 5 finger grip and by doing this we make sure that you have as little friction as possible." - Says QPAD founder, Christer Körnbäck

PRESS RELEASE
Stockholm June 17, 2009 for immediate release

HeatoN launches his first gaming product!

QPAD, the Swedish company famed for its premium gaming gear, today announced the launch of HeatoN’s first gaming product. "The perfect mouse pad". The product was released during Dreamhack last weekend.

The product release took place at Dreamhack in front of an exited crowd waiting to get a glimpse of their biggest idol and the new product. After a short interview the product was introduced followed up by autograph signing and a chance for the crowd to try out the product on stage. Emil also picked one from the crowed that got his own signed "HeatoN mouse pad. To top it of everybody in the big hall at Dreamhack (5000 people) joined in to sing happy birthday to Emil on his 25th birthday.

PRESS RELEASE
Jönköping, Sweden, November 28, 2008

QPAD, the gaming gear company famed for its cutting-edge mousepads, is together with German headphone specialist beyerdynamic launching a new headset at Dreamhack Winter, Nov. 27-30, at Elmia Exhibition Centre, in Jönköping, Sweden. The QPAD headset sets new standards for gaming headsets.

With its new QH-1339 headset for gamers, QPAD clearly associates itself with the highest of standards and a top-of-the-line brand in gaming headsets.

QPAD, the gaming gear company famed for its trend-setting mouse pads, is launching QPAD CT Small in its hugely successful CT series that took the gaming community by storm. With the new size QPAD targets in on gamers with high sensitivity and with limited space on the table.

The QPAD CT series’ Hybratek coating ensures that the mouse registers every detail of the smallest mouse movement. It offers a extremly smooth and controlled glide with an optimum level of friction.

WARNING 2008/01/21

Several websites around the world have been contacted by advertising agencies claiming to represent QPAD. They say that they are buying traffic and promote clients.

They are NOT representing QPAD in any way. We represent ourselves and dont use advertising agencies. If you have been contacted by any of them please forward all information to info[at]qpad.se so we can take legal actions.

Press release, December 12, 2007

"QPAD UC in full range!"

QPAD, the gaming gear company famed for its trend-setting mouse pads, is launching three new sizes of the succes QPAD UC a uncoated surface mouse pad that gives gamers and other users total control of their mouse's movements.

Called the QPAD UC for uncoated, the mouse pad is designed for users who want to feel the glide and resistance of the mouse as it glides over the mouse pad. This mouse pad is the latest in a wide portfolio of QPAD products.

The QPAD UC is composed of a three-millimeter thick soft yet resistant surface. Portable and robust, users can roll it up, stick it in their pocket and slap it down on the table for the next game.

Press release 2007-09-12

QPAD®, the gaming gear company noted for its innovative, trend-setting mousepads, is releasing a striking new series of mouse feet. Q|Glidz™ is available in white, gray and black.

Cut and fitted from thin strips of Teflon, each of the Q|Glidz™ mouse feet are characterized by a different feel, color and quality: 1 series is grey and soft; 2 series is white and hard; and 3 series is black and super soft.

Press release, April 2, 2007

"Do the work"

QPAD, the gaming gear company famed for its trend-setting mouse pads, is launching a new uncoated surface mouse pad that gives gamers and other users total control of their mouse's movements.




Called the QPAD UC for uncoated, the new mouse pad is designed for users who want to feel the glide and resistance of the mouse as it glides over the mouse pad. This mouse pad is the latest in a wide portfolio of QPAD products.

“The QPAD UC is great for gamers and others who want to do the work,” says Christer Körnbäck, aka MrMouse, president of QPAD. “In the thrust and parry of a game, you can really dig in and feel the sensation of resistance and control over the mouse pad. It gives you a sense of mastery.”

Press release, October 19, 2006

Pressrelease 2006-03-31

Pressrelease 2006-03-21

QPAD is replacing its hugely successful QPAD Gamer series that first took the gaming community by storm. With the new Hybratek coating a new design, choice of thickness and color, the QPAD CT series gives you a improved precision, feel and functionality.

Even better than you first experienced with the original QPAD Gamer. Like its predecessor, the CT series’ Hybratek coating ensures that the mouse registers every detail of the smallest mouse movement. It offers a smooth and a controlled glide with an optimum level of friction.