I think you should have another comparison with KBC's replacement spacebar or the spacebar of Leopold FC200R.

Cause actually apart from the spacing from Ducky/Filco, KBC's one can also fit in SS7G/FC200R which also having different spacing from Ducky/Filco.

In short, still need to confirm whether it is FC200R or FC500R standard is used on the FC700R.

Or may be they just simply too lazy/unwilling to invest more money for a new mold for new chasis.

It isn't too easy to break the spacebar actually.

2nd, practice make perfect.

BTW, if you feel like your spacebar is working perfectly smooth/squeakless, then I suggest you better don't touch(remove) it.

This post has been edited by Human10: Aug 14 2012, 12:40 AM

So may I ask if whether FC700R following the standard on FC200R or FC500R?

UK's keyboard is taxed IIRC, which make them pricier.

Filco Linear R is a limited edition board(their first and only RED switch board back then) which is launched back in 2011. Its stock quickly got cleared out(in foreign countries) and the price start to jack up, and it should be pretty hard/impossible to find new stock by now.

However, Filco recently(around March/April 2012 IIRC) launched their new Red switch board, which fall under normal Majestouch 2 model. Not sure whether local distributors start carry them already or not though.

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Added on August 18, 2012, 1:54 pmNot to mention that even the indicators LED also having exactly the same color, Linear R buyers got trolled by Diatec.

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Added on August 18, 2012, 1:58 pmFilco do have a "Ferrari" red case keyboard b4, not sure whether still available now though.

May be you can check armygroup/inpad whether they still carry them.

Else way, you can buy aftermart case from taobao if you are really that despo, LOL.

This post has been edited by Human10: Aug 18 2012, 01:58 PM

Western(USA) side do make some aluminium case(especially for Filco/poker) from time to time.

China/Taiwan do make metal case for miniboard(Poker/Pure) and acrylic case for TKL.

For korea, I think they probably the most serious mkb fanatics out there. They really willing to spend lots for kb stuffs and they customise almost every parts of their mkb, even the spring.

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Added on August 18, 2012, 2:06 pmLinear R should be the pricier one.

Linear R cost around 150$ or sub RM500 last time...

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Added on August 18, 2012, 2:09 pmI never knew that our fingers will slip off keys when type in rage/crazy/fast mode...

BTW, it is normal for some typo/weird when first shifted to mechanical keyboard, somemore with the weird layout(macro keys + shifted Function keys) of Razer BWU.

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Added on August 18, 2012, 2:11 pmIf you mention "locally(for the time being)", then probably YES, because some seller in GS sell them at a price below its SRP(below RM250).

If you consider importing, there are lots more budget TKL available from Taobao.

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Added on August 18, 2012, 2:15 pmReally? Checking the price from Diatec.jp, its price should be same with normal non-special MJ2.

Probably some price jack by greedy distributors...

Brown and RED(normal edition) both priced at 12,800 yen at their official site.
http://www.diatec.co.jp/shop/det.php?prod_c=757
http://www.diatec.co.jp/shop/det.php?prod_c=882
http://www.diatec.co.jp/shop/srch.php

This post has been edited by Human10: Aug 18 2012, 02:26 PM

You can try go check out IMSTO's PBT dye-sub. They got red on white.

Here
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14988740173&

Where do you see the word "LZ"?

If you saw them from Chinese Forums, then it probably mean LouZhu - Which mean thread starter.

Actually, it is very likely to find M.keyboard below RM200(shipped) from taobao if you consider those China brands(some are quite reliable) and Tenkeyless.

But same as your reply, RM200 budget pretty much means a "NO" to get from local.

This post has been edited by Human10: Aug 21 2012, 11:26 AM

For Ducky, 10xx is their low/entry tier products, which is cheaper. Their 90xx is their high/premium tier products, which is pricier.

Originally, there exist Ducky 1008/1087 which using Cherry MX switches, but it seems to be EOLed and replaced by 10xxXM series, which using ALPS switches(instead of Cherry MX) and also cheaper than b4.

Blue/red/brown/black means the colors and also the types of Cherry MX switches used for the keyboard, of which each having their distinct characteristics and typing feel.

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Added on August 22, 2012, 1:52 amFor removing BWU's key, you better get a proper too to do it.

It is recommended to use wire style keycaps remover for it to prevent scratching of the coating.

This post has been edited by Human10: Aug 22 2012, 01:52 AM

Shining = Shine, they are exactly the same thing, just some of just here prefer to refer it the other way round, LOL...

So far, PBT still hadn't coexist with backlit yet, so the answer is "NO".

Currently, Ducky with (partial) BL are Ducky Shine, Ducky G3(partial BL) and Ducky YODLE.

PBT don't go together wit backlit. If backlit also means not PBT(except for the particular case of Deck Legend).

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Added on August 22, 2012, 2:23 pmFor model that no numpad, you are looking for 87keys(AKA tenkeyless), compact(like the KBTalking Race, which the poster above you are selling) or mini(AKA 60keys, which had no numpad, cursors and function keys).

All model with backlit(I don't include the color as I also not too sure how many color variants available for each):
TKL: Ducky Year of Dragon, Keycool 87 Backlit
Compact: KBT Race, Noppoo Choc Mini
Mini: KBT Pure

Of cause those boards above is not inclusive, especially custom/modded models.

This post has been edited by Human10: Aug 22 2012, 02:24 PM

Does the particular key-switch exhibit any odd/irregular behavior from other keys?

You can probably fit it by swapping or reseat the switch but it will took some soldering works and will void your warranty, so better sent it back for RMA if you are not willing to lose your warranty yet.

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Added on August 22, 2012, 3:27 pmDucky year of dragon is available locally and carried by some vendors here. You can probably search for them in GS.

For keycool, it isn't a locally available brand, YET. Storm88 is planning to carry them to Malaysia but the exact time is yet to know. If you really interested in it, you can try to get it from taobao(of which you need to find a taobao agent to help you order and ship it to you).



This post has been edited by Human10: Aug 22 2012, 03:27 PM

Taobao got(but the price isn't exactly the lowest + there are also 2nd hand switches sellers out there, scare they play dirty and sell 2nd hand as new...).

Else, try to see if you can get them from armygroup/inpad. Their prices are cheaper.

BTW, just noticed that the Dragon Duck got PLAY sticker on it. LOL, PlayInterative is the new distributor of Ducky?

Some vendors which sell their stuffs online(in Taiwan).

Google it for details.

Mostly it improve visually.

But changing a wore-out/oily/shiny keycaps to a new one is like getting a new keyboard, it feel good as new.

Change to other materials keycaps such as PBT/POM may improve your typing experience too.

For the O-ring part. It should not. It is basically just plug and unplug the keycaps, which isn't prohibited by ducky AFAIK(not so sure bout ahem, Raz...)

You can always remove them first b4 send your kb back to RMA.

This post has been edited by Human10: Aug 27 2012, 05:43 PM

For backlit keycaps, it is a little more complicated. It is hard to find aftermart/replacement BL keycaps. If you don't mind your backlit not being fully seeing(BTW, most keycaps are quite translucent, especially white keycaps), you can always stuff on normal non-BL keycaps on it.

Keycaps on the other hands having different height and profile(for most boards/brands out there it is using DCS profile) for different brands. But mostly they there won't be too much different in term of keycaps height between different brands.

This post has been edited by Human10: Aug 27 2012, 05:49 PM

Bro, please be informed that the so called reviews can no longer be fully trusted nowadays(not only for the BWU case of course). Sometime, those reviews are simply biased and written by some fanbois/online reviewers which are sponsored or simply marketing strategy of the brands themselves. Of course I can't deny that there may be bad review written by haters(like me, LOL)/rivals.

In short, we should take those reviews with a pinch of salt, and trust more on hands-on experience. However, those negative comments may serve pretty well for the points which you should check about when you first getting them. It help you expect the "worst".

For the last bolded part, fonts are pretty subjective. Some ppl like the Sci-Fi fonts and some ppl don't. If you are despo enough, you can always design your own and go for custom keycaps. For individual BL, FYI, all mech kb with BL out there are probably individual BL, so you probably just got GIMMICKED by Razer, LOL.

This post has been edited by Human10: Aug 28 2012, 09:05 PM

Individual BL isn't something exclusive for Razer, so I say you got gimmicked.

Also, some reviewers simply review all sort of products(some being sponsored), and they may not be the most suitable/professional person for a particular product. It is also pretty expected for a positive review for that the stuffs are being sponsored for review(not pointing finger to anyone, no offense).

Lastly, there are lots of fanbois out there(for all brands), who are blind/willing enough to defend a brand for just the logo(and not quality).

Ultimately, whats important is that you got what you want and feel happy with it.

This post has been edited by Human10: Aug 28 2012, 09:36 PM