But no distributor or reseller dare to post proper pics to correct me. I wonder why. Even my local distributor refuse to loan me a set to review...
So much for confidence in your product theory.

From all the press pictures, I still see this...


Personally, I'm not a Filco fanboy.
A QC flaw have been discovered on Filco tenkeyless recently.
It's now still being debated...

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 8 2011, 04:49 PM

I don't want some lazy half-ass explanation.
All I asking is a picture of newer Ducky keyboards but all Distro seem to refuse to post a close up.
Distro and reseller always over trying to protect their sales when clearly their product is flawed and rubbish.
Whereas I'm a consumer given honest feedback about the product.

Quit being angry at consumers given honest feedback. Rather you should feedback the problem and try to ask them them to fix it.

My reply was:

There's no follow up after that.

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Added on October 8, 2011, 5:41 pmFor Filco QC debate: Tenkeyless quality debate

The arrow keys are offset


This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 8 2011, 05:43 PM

Well, you dont see such bad QC on common brand such as Logitech whether it's high or low-end.
The main reason why people are buying Ducky, it's mainly because it's cheaper than Filco at the time Mechanical keyboard started becoming mainstream.
But now after the launch of many competitors, Ducky's quality is not worth it's price.

Don't be too quick to judge as I do alot of market research and know the actual costing of most these mechanical keyboard.
Most Distro are too stupid to do market research, lack passion and only care about profit. I'm not pointing any fingers but some people just point out themselves.

Asian Distro/Retailers still function in a very immature way and always trying the pin problems faced as consumer's fault.
Learn from more successful business like elitekeyboard or go and study in a business school. IMO, your business model sucks.

I have spoken to 2 Ducky distributors and talks to improve and feedback about Ducky have fallen to deaf ears.
People like you will never understand social media. Just take a look at what happen during your election. It happened here in Singapore too.

Consumer are getting smarter and more aware these days and less likely to fall into your kind of devious marketing.

Avoided PM? why do things behind closed doors?
Is it that hard to post a picture?

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 8 2011, 07:40 PM

Problem solved. Ducky will never fixed so it's up to the consumer on whether they are willing to accept the quality for the amount they are paying off.
I guess ignorance is truly bliss.

Thanks to everyone who contributed.

@kaiserrech
OCN are flooded with Fanboys. Ducky will be the least of their problems.

Next topic

Filco Tenkeyless build quality is being questioned.

Follow the debate here : http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?22680-F...ld-quality-prob

[WARNING!] Ignorance is bliss [WARNING!]


This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 9 2011, 01:12 AM

It's a Costar issue but it only affect Tenkeyless models.
104 keyboard from Costar dont have this problem.

I have compare the gap. I can still fit in keycap puller with a slight wiggle as the gap is just enough for the wired to go through.
Ducky on the other hand it nearly impossible to fit the puller in.

Only the G80-3494 are worth it.
The others such as G80-3000 are 2KRO.

Unless you dared to get the China-made G80-3496.

P.S Cherry keyboards are made in Germany or Czech Republic only.

In Malaysia:
Ducky 9008 is RM389
Filco is RM429

In Singapore:
Ducky 9008 is SGD169
Filco is SGD179
The difference is about SGD10. That is a small price to pay for a great quality increase.

The alignment issue only applies to 87 (tenkeyless) models.
104 models are not affected.

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 9 2011, 05:38 PM

3496 is basically the 3494 but now comes in more switches other than red and it's more expensive.
What I worry most is where it's made from...
China QC is generally rubbish when compared to Germany and Czech Republic.

For some reason, PCB-mounted feels a slightly nicer to type on.
I cant really describe the difference but it just feels nicer.
Possibly due to the overall height of the keyboard and keycaps.

The reply from Cherry distributor in Hong Kong said they are made in China.
We will only know the truth after someone review/dismantle one to compare.

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 10 2011, 01:09 AM

I got my first mechanical keyboard because I felt that the Razer Arctosa and Alienware Tactx Keyboard was total rubbish. I felt that there has to be something better that all these typical keyboard and discovered mechanical keyboards.

And there goes all my $$$... but it's worth it.

You can order from Marclgw from VR-Forums @ SGD$15 : Link
One person can consolidate the orders and ship all together.

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 11 2011, 05:54 PM

Cherry made one... Called the G80-1950


This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 14 2011, 09:44 PM

I'm so jealous that you guys have a Leopold Distributor.
I want blank keys and the cute key puller in my collection.

No need to buy the stabilizer pins.
You can transfer the pins from your current keycaps
See video for more details. (keyboard used : Filco R)


This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 15 2011, 02:45 PM

Enjoy RK-9000 Pics guys

Singapore selling them for
Brown and Black - SGD129
Red - SGD139

The best part is 3 years local warranty.

Yes, Rosewill RK-9000 is red-plate-mounted like the Cooler Master Storm QuickFire which both are OEM from Costar.
Looks like all the companies are heading for Costar to OEM their keyboard.

Costar must be laughing all the banks.

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 18 2011, 01:59 AM

[VR]Rosewill

The distributor is providing 3 years parts and labour. (seen in page 2 of the link above) whereas Rosewill themselves only provide 3 years parts and 1 year labour.

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 18 2011, 07:13 AM

Although I've so many keyboards, I can only manage 50 wpm

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 20 2011, 01:16 AM

Local Distributor sent this to me for review and advise.

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Added on October 21, 2011, 12:33 amkEazYc, you deserve a medal! Glad you are alright.
I bet your parent will be investing in more mechanical keyboards from now on.

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 21 2011, 12:33 AM

It's not fair to say that. It definitely have some pros as well.

Some quick assessment:
- Real 5 levels of brightness (as compared to razer who claimed BWU has 5) - from dim to insanely bright
- 4 different mode of lighting
- Modifier use red LED (a nice feature) (the beauty of the colour combo is in the eye of the beholder) - I find neither ugly nor beautiful
- x1, x2, x3, x4 mode is pretty much a gimmick
- the overall height is too tall (as compared to most mechanical keyboard) - Lower is generally more comfortable. E.g Cherry is the lowest mechanical keyboard

As a mechanical keyboard it will still perform it's task but it's whether users find the QC/finish worth it's price is another thing.

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" but fanboyism is another thing altogether...

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Oct 21 2011, 12:55 AM