I don't have one, but I doubt it can beat the CM storm rapid quality.

I don't have CM Storm, but I doubt the rigidity of it's case can be as good Keycool. Keycool's case rigidity is seriously high and unrivaled, LOL.

Yup I've read your review in GH . Good review. Im not really a fan of backlit keyboards unfortunately .
How long do you reckon it takes for the keyboard to arrive?

I played with the CM Storm red and i just cant stand the terrible black rubberized enclosure and red logos .
Im seriously considering the Archiss AS-KB87LR / Leopold FC200 red now, but i heard that the Keycool are basically copies thus why im checking them out now . I know the Leopolds have the non standard space and sharp edge, but i guess its easily rectified with a replacement keycap from keycool.
The Filco reds would be way too expensive for my blood unfortunately.

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Added on April 22, 2012, 10:08 pmMore than a filco?

This post has been edited by daijoubu: Apr 22 2012, 10:08 PM

As you already spend so much time look and seek for keyboard, it won't hurt if wait for a little longer, right?

BTW, it normally will reach the agent's warehouse within 1-2days after order being placed (using 顺丰快递). And it will reach Malaysia in another 1-2days(if don't met with weekend or long holidays...). And after reached Malaysia, it should reach you in another 1-2days(unless the items being hold by custom at airport).

Just to further clarify, Leopold's FC200R is using different standard for spacebar than FC500R and FC700R. Leopold FC200R actually can use those universal spacebar made by KBC.

Keycool is actually FC700R's copy, but using different stabiliser.

Rigidity wise, MAYBE(I don't own FILCO, so can't conclude). Cause some ppl are reporting that their FILCO actually flexed/bent and not perfectly flat, and they had to twist it to fix it everytime. That should mean the rigidity of Filco's case may not be too high.

This post has been edited by Human10: Apr 22 2012, 10:14 PM

Guys ... Heard of Rapoo V5 ??? Planning to buy it but couldn't find it at local

Meh, why buy such a strange and fugly board where there are plenty better and nicer looking boards out there?

Hahha i've been to akihabara 4 times already in past 1.5 months just to hunt and play mechanical keyboards. I've desperate to purchase now but my indecisiveness is delaying it >.<.

Oh that means Leopold FC200R cannot use Keycool's blank keycaps (space bar)?
Means gotta purchase extra spacebar from KBT or from EK?

I have 2 FILCOs. No such problem.

Though, my Realforce 87u has an uneven base. Need to put a small piece of paper so that the keyboard does not goyang.
It happens to very expensive keyboards too.

price cut promotion to make way for new ducky dragon or g3 pro?
wa.... so naise.... go akihabara so many times.....

yea, trying to get the first one and hope that it would be right is always a dilemma for new buyers....
BUT once they got their hands on the first one..... the 2nd and 3rd will follow....

Brah, you are consfused here.

FC200R using standard OEM/aftermart compatible spacebar standard, and that is an advantage there.
You can still get those KC's full blank key but using the default FC200R's spacebar, they both black in color, you won't notice any different.
Somemore with standard spacebar, you are easier to find other full set keycaps such as PBT and so on.

So...does the Keycool has the same spacebar stem width as the FC200R or the FC700R?

FC700R and FC500R

Weird because from what i read online, the FC200r's space bar is not compatible with the Filco's due to the position of the stabilizer stems is different.


IINM, Leopold at bottom, standard at top.

But i heard that Keycool uses the same type as bottom due to they copy Leopold's design.

Yar, actually FC200R's spacebar is still different from FILCO's and Ducky's and other OEM. But most replacement spacebar made out there(mostly by KBC) are such standard in picture below, to be compatible with both.


The one on Leopold 500/700 and Keycool are something even more different from the 2 above.



EXTRA:
BTW guys, is there an update for Leopold FC700R at their official site in Korea? It is now 3models each instead of 2 in last time? There also seem to have new sample pictures for it, so does that mean it is a step closer to the market?
http://www.leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/list.php&ca_id=101001

Side sidenote, FILCO AI in TKL and Korea Layout anyone?
http://www.leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1319427989

This post has been edited by Human10: Apr 22 2012, 11:00 PM

3 models, grey black and white. Since it was launched.
FILCO AI in KR layout has been there for ages

I thought firstly(till last month) only 2(may be my brain failed me...)? I mean 3 models for each model(color). I just remember the "mubak" and US ANSI layout, didn't notice the hangul layout?
There also seem to have new sample pictures for it, so does that mean it is a step closer to the market?
http://www.leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1325563447

This post has been edited by Human10: Apr 22 2012, 11:07 PM

Ohh now i understand.
Basically the FC200r is different than filco, but most keycaps maker have tailored the spacebar to be compatible with both?

Well i guess that put the FC200r slightly above the Keycool in terms of compatibility.

Can be said so.

Kaiser, do you know how much roughly will the new Filco reds will cost? 0.o

TKL or Fullsize?
TKL:11,800yen
Fullsize: 12,800yen
http://www.diatec.co.jp/shop/srch.php

p/s: Wah, thats a serious expensive price, even higher than the previous Filco R?
Seems like other switches variant also cost the same, may be the SRP in Japan is really high... If so may be you can wait for local set. Our local Filco TKL should cost around RM380.

This post has been edited by Human10: Apr 22 2012, 11:19 PM