Almost all FILCO model(except numpad) from Inpad come with freebies(puller+keycaps). May be cause Taiwan competition is more intense and thus they need to offer more value to attract customer(no offence).

This post has been edited by Human10: Dec 13 2011, 09:32 AM

@ above
Red switch is still quite a new switch(less than 2 years) and thus not all ppl had tried it b4(not more to say not all brand have it). Also, Red may be too soft for newcomer as they tend to bottom out keys even on black. Some ppl prefer switches that give tactile feedback(brown and blue). Last possible reason is some ppl just use what their favorite gamers/brands use, without trying out if others will suit better.

FYI, Razer BW cannot support ps/2 connection. In short, it is stucked at the 2KRO.

This post has been edited by Human10: Dec 13 2011, 11:56 PM

In fact, brown and red is almost identical in their stiffness(red lighter by a little).

So the only decision to make is either you prefer a linear(no resistance, straight push till the bottom) or a tactile(push half way suddenly feel a bump that also inform you the key is actuating) switch.

Nowhere in local(except the 4/6 FILCO keys at RM50...).
You can try Taobao, PChome(only ducky) or WASD and so on.

Your best bet should be PBT from KBC. PBT is more yellowing resistant compared to ABS.
If color wise, FILCO LOTUS and DUCKY RABBIT EDITION having nice mac alike whie. KBC PBT dyed keycaps also using mac white color keycaps IIRC.

This post has been edited by Human10: Dec 17 2011, 08:25 PM

The nearest is Filco Lotus. the next is KBC White PBT for dying purpose then followed by Ducky Rabbit(judging from those picture i found online)

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Added on December 17, 2011, 10:26 pmPBT KBC
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=1294276...=&cm_id=&pm_id=

You can pay a visit to imsto's store at taobao, he had lots option for your need.

This post has been edited by Human10: Dec 17 2011, 10:28 PM

This keycaps(KBC PBT WHITE) color is similar to the Mac White(though again I feel the FILCO LOTUS White is more similar, pic at my 1st post in this page).

Source on 1st post too.

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Added on December 18, 2011, 10:41 amCan consider getting those WYSE keyboard from Taobao as they come with DS keycaps with quite nice color(white/gray + blue). Recently(few weeks ago), those taobao seller just stocked in whole new WYSE keyboards.

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Added on December 18, 2011, 10:46 amOutcome of the keycaps(WYSE) on FILCO.



This post has been edited by Human10: Dec 18 2011, 10:46 AM

What I feel weird is their R4 row having very curved profile compared to normal DCS...

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Added on December 18, 2011, 11:41 amBTW, anyone know the real model name of this KB?

The seller claimed that it is a cherry mx board(judging from the LED in keycaps placement I 80% sure bout it then) but a Mac Layout keyboard?

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Added on December 18, 2011, 11:42 amRandom:


This post has been edited by Human10: Dec 18 2011, 11:42 AM

Branding(FILCO win, cause it is an old and premium brand. also, it is an japan product.... made in Taiwan )
Stabiliser(Costar(wired) VS Cherry Fake(dummy) Switch. most ppl get well on both, but some ppl claimed that Dummy Switch style are stiffer or more weird. Though, Cherry style easier for amateur to swap keys)
Quality(both are top notch from what I heard, just that some random DOA for both brands(rare). Though, some ppl(from GH) are skeptical about Leopold's Stabiliser(China design that copy Cherry Style)
Specs(Leopold USB 18KRO(ps/2 NKRO) FTW, else FILCO claimed they use 1000Hz polling rate USB...)
X-factor(LOL what, I dono.... May be FILCO cause its flashy marketing skill? Ahem ahem... NINJA + Camou....)


Partially related,

If now Leopold(quality) is on par with FILCO, I wonder how when their so called "improved" TKL FCR700 come out .

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Added on December 18, 2011, 4:06 pm@ Clyclone

I suddenly remember a thing. I suggest that more info such as form factor(TKL, full, mini, 60%...), layout(US ANSI, ISO....) and alternative layout(QWERTY, DVORAK, COLEMAK...) to be put/directed at the 1st page.

This post has been edited by Human10: Dec 18 2011, 04:06 PM

% normal for size inferring different.

Poker easier to say 60%/40% than counting the number of keys, LUL...

Nope, it isn't available locally.

Taobao had them, but normally need take at least 10-20 pairs....

You JELLY?


BTW, i disamble them from my Devlin ytd.

Having long nails is good what? You can [inser actions here] with it.

Because dye-sub basically last forever(as long as the keycap itself last).
Yup, dye-sub can be any possible color the machine can print,

BTW, they are by KBC.

This post has been edited by Human10: Dec 18 2011, 09:15 PM

LOL got any update in keycaps? All are old news posted over and over...

BTW, KBC Poker is known as both 40% and 60%, depend who called it. Form factor wise, it is around 60%(cut the F keys, cut the tenkey, cut the arrow and home keys). Though, some ppl rather call it 40% for which many function had being loss, LOL...

I rather they(OEM/manufacturer) sells with blank backlit keycaps if they have no better or more durable way of making BL keycaps....

BTW, K60 is more of my things(compared to K90) for which less RD keys and better wristrest.

PS: That guy's review is not bad. At least all gimmicks features do have some reasonable reasons. His knowledge on mech kb is quite lots for a gaming peripheral reviewer.


This post has been edited by Human10: Dec 19 2011, 09:49 PM

Who?
MKC? Isn't you ppl said that MKC's standard is not good??

This post has been edited by Human10: Dec 19 2011, 11:21 PM

For coated or electroplated layer, I doubt it will last long even for thick one. wearing off the coating and the inside will exposed. It can't be polished too much too.

This post has been edited by Human10: Dec 20 2011, 01:28 PM

According to my form 4 chemistry knowledge few years back. Good metal (oxide) coating including Zinc Oxide and Aluminium Oxide(Macbook, anyone?). The oxide layer will protect the metal inside from rusting/oxidising.

Alloy(Stainless Steel) on the hand function in such way that prevent rusting by altering the molecular structure inside.