Not sure if MKC do made custom caps of customer's choice of icons.
Vortex's probably still coming soon...

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Added on April 22, 2012, 3:48 pmImpressive modability. DIY a keyboard from scratch(sort of, except the cut PCB part).
http://www.waishehome.cn/thread-48782-1-1.html

This post has been edited by Human10: Apr 22 2012, 03:48 PM

It cost around RM200, and around another RM20 for the shipping(2kg). You can probably get more things together with it at the same time to make full use of the 2kg(at least can include a set of keycaps).

Check my review of it in GH:
TLDR: A good keyboard, will be a even better board if it fixed the alignment problems(should had be fixed by now).
http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:25768

If you want to be safe, hold longer and add a little more for the coming backlit version. It isn't shown/reported with alignment problems, somemore reselling backlit keyboard in Malaysia is far easier than selling Mech KB, true story...

This post has been edited by Human10: Apr 22 2012, 09:45 PM

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.

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

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

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.

FC700R and FC500R

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

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

Can be said so.

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

@above,
Nice review, that pretty much cover all(and of course even more details) I read from China forum.

http://www.waishehome.cn/thread-49122-1-1.html

Also, it is better if you explain more on the change in bottom case of the board(reduced height, new improved wire grooves and so on).

This post has been edited by Human10: Apr 22 2012, 11:53 PM

Wah, last time such bl mode being discussed at GH but most draws the conclusion that it is pretty much impossible to be done. Even individual backlit require some tricks.
congrats to Ducky for made it

p/s: at the same time, I afraid if the failure in LED will make the switches/keys malfunction, lolol....



This post has been edited by Human10: Apr 25 2012, 01:55 AM

Yup, aftermart spacebar from KBC is universal for Leopold and Filco.

KBC is a keyboard community(now they are actually a brand/company) in China. And yup, they are among the major aftermart keycap manufacturer not only in China but also western countries(reseller import from KBC and sell it in eBay). In fact, the market for pbt keycaps are pretty much monopolized by them.

For keycool keyboard/accessories(keycaps and so on), you can try keycool.taobao.com(the official site for Keycool). Other also recommended seller are 80外设(free 顺风快递 for Keycool keyboard) and 菜青虫(aka 虫哥, a reputable seller).

For abs keycaps, the one by Keycool is quite good to type on actually, just don't plug and unplug it too often(the keycap will become worn and loose by doing so).

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Added on April 25, 2012, 12:42 pmtry ask kai, the 1st poster in this page. He is running a test use mech kb program.

If you insist on a "gaming" board, then try CM Storm Trigger.

This post has been edited by Human10: Apr 25 2012, 12:42 PM

Guys, check out Gigabyte Osmium, another kb potentially from iOne.

It is ok. Just noted that don't smash or bottom out too hard when you are over excited, lol...
Or else you might suffer pain fingers, lol...

This post has been edited by Human10: Apr 26 2012, 12:13 PM

pretty much overpriced by a margin of almost 100%. But whether you like it or not, this is the way or should even say culture in Malaysia. Those random small PC accessories for sale in Malaysia normally cost 2-4times of the price in taobao. Normally, they buy a thing cost X rmb and sell it at RMX in Malaysia, profit at least 100%(b4 factor in any taxes or shipping fees)

This post has been edited by Human10: Apr 27 2012, 01:59 AM

AFAIK, he is getting his keyboard from Japan while keycaps from taobao China.

Yup, most keyboard accessories and those China brands kb are a lot cheaper in taobao China. Most of the time, even factor in the postages/shipping, there will still at least some profits.

1kg of shipping can at least send 50packs of O-rings, lol...

those stuffs I mentioned are like USB wires, ps2 to USB adapter and so on. Which some shop sell it as much as over RM16(mid valley even worse, some junkies can cost RM30...) while the cost of it is only 4rmb(if buy in bulk may be even cheaper). Even import only 1unit by air freight all the way from China can be cheaper sometimes, facepalm over 90000. Those people who want to profit also most probably using sea freight.

You might not get what I actually wanna mean. My idea is that Malaysia's sellers profit too much already, rip off is a more suitable term. Next time you go those PC shop or handphone shop take a look at those accessories. You will realize that it is pretty much available at dirt cheap price in taobao.

This post has been edited by Human10: Apr 27 2012, 03:14 AM

Local choices are quite limited, only Razer BWE, Ducky XM Series and the coming Cherry g80-3800.
Not really sure how those XM alps switches feel to type on but feature wise it is probably the best(nkro, multimedia hotkeys, detachable cable and so on).

If you consider importing it from foreign country, the choices available will be quadrupled. If you interested we can help you list down models for in your budget.