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JohnDiew0107
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Nov 25 2012, 11:50 AM
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QUOTE(Human10 @ Nov 24 2012, 04:39 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Pros- 1. Solid built for a PCB mounted keyboard. You won't even notice it is PCB mounted with such solid built without have a look on the inside. 2. Nice layout(can be subjective). For me, a 100keys layout is more piratical than TKL and also more space efficient than fullsize 104. May be cause I am used to the keyboards in large laptop. 3. Cheap price and great values. PBT/POM keycaps + wireless + backlikt ready for RM200, that will be a steal if it is available in Malaysia.
Cons- 1. The lame and long hatred distinct spacebar standard similar to Keycool/Leopold 2. Batteries not reachable without opening(screw) the case. Though, PLUM addressed that they will fix it in next version of it(the chance may be slim because they are currently concentrate on new product, a Poker layout but with Function keys). Eitherway, it isn't much problems to me as I am ok with what it is now, it even make the board look cleaner from the outside. 3. Cherry style stabiliser. The feel of it is ok and not by anymean awkward. But for some reason, they are quite squeaky(noisy). Will update again once I found suitable lubricant for it. 4, The double "0" at the numpad is not really my taste. 5. Wireless is good but not perfect yet. The range and usability of wireless is perfectly fine. Just that for FPS gaming, there are will a barely noticeable delay in it(not really noticeable but you feel abnormal, different or not smooth when game on its wireless). For normal games, I think it should be fine. BTW, you can always plug a USB cable to use it in wired mode, which just like all other normal wired keyboard, no delay.
A detailed review of it by a quite famed kb enthusiast in china: www.waishehome.cn/thread-59094-1-1.html Added on November 24, 2012, 4:41 pmOnly if you can order a Blank 104 PBT(not a option listed there but I think they can make it for us if we instruct them, which is kind of hard considering we need to passed through the help of a taobao agent for it). BTW, your leopold not black in color? Won't a white spacebar made it look weird? LOL. thanks for your review
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SUSHuman10
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Nov 25 2012, 12:58 PM
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QUOTE(siles1991 @ Nov 25 2012, 03:59 AM) anybody selling keycool 87 here? or if i wan order from taobao approx how much for backlit version brown switches? Are they a good brand? I actually had one red switch keycool 87(non-BL) almost completely underutilized(because I can't really get used to TKL layout + I actually having a lot more boards to be used, LOL). But because I don't know how much to sell it + lazy to plan the shipping, I never actually decided to sell it. Also, since mine's is early batch, it is known to be plagued by the keys misalignment issues(need picture?) where the spacing/gaps between some keys isn't consistent(apart from being an issue to perfectionist, it doesn't affect the usage of the keyboard at all). If you are still interested, give me a PM and let me decide whether to let go of it. Alternatively, you can go taobao and order one. http://s.taobao.com/search?q=keycool&searc...=itemz_20121125For backlit version, it may require deeper search as not every seller carrying brown switch backlit(the link below is just an option, not sure if cheapest). After conversion cost around RM290 and stand by another RM20 for shipping. http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r...=&cm_id=&pm_id=Keycool is actually quite a good and solid brand. Just that never deal with their backlit boards b4, but it should be fine also.
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TSnoobandroid
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Nov 25 2012, 04:09 PM
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QUOTE(areleeza8 @ Nov 25 2012, 03:55 PM) GIGABYTE 'OSMIUM' AIVIA OSMIUM MECHANICAL GAMING KEYBOARD - is it any good guys?  not quite, might as well get better ones, like ducky or rosewill or keycook or cmstorm quickfire rapid
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siles1991
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Nov 25 2012, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(Human10 @ Nov 25 2012, 12:58 PM) I actually had one red switch keycool 87(non-BL) almost completely underutilized(because I can't really get used to TKL layout + I actually having a lot more boards to be used, LOL). But because I don't know how much to sell it + lazy to plan the shipping, I never actually decided to sell it. Also, since mine's is early batch, it is known to be plagued by the keys misalignment issues(need picture?) where the spacing/gaps between some keys isn't consistent(apart from being an issue to perfectionist, it doesn't affect the usage of the keyboard at all). If you are still interested, give me a PM and let me decide whether to let go of it. Alternatively, you can go taobao and order one. http://s.taobao.com/search?q=keycool&searc...=itemz_20121125For backlit version, it may require deeper search as not every seller carrying brown switch backlit(the link below is just an option, not sure if cheapest). After conversion cost around RM290 and stand by another RM20 for shipping. http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r...=&cm_id=&pm_id=Keycool is actually quite a good and solid brand. Just that never deal with their backlit boards b4, but it should be fine also. mmm would be interested but i need a backlit board because im very bad at typing at night
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JohnDiew0107
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Nov 25 2012, 04:56 PM
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QUOTE(areleeza8 @ Nov 25 2012, 03:55 PM) GIGABYTE 'OSMIUM' AIVIA OSMIUM MECHANICAL GAMING KEYBOARD - is it any good guys?  look at that name... nope, you can get something better than that.
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visualfoley
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Nov 25 2012, 07:50 PM
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ergh.. if just anyone do a shipping from wasd website.. i just want blank keycaps.. for my rosewill rk9100.. puhleeeezzzz..
This post has been edited by visualfoley: Nov 25 2012, 07:53 PM
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SUSHuman10
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Nov 25 2012, 08:10 PM
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QUOTE(visualfoley @ Nov 25 2012, 07:50 PM) ergh.. if just anyone do a shipping from wasd website.. i just want blank keycaps.. for my rosewill rk9100.. puhleeeezzzz.. You want a white blank keys right? WASD may not be the best choice for it as their price are pricy, especially for Malaysians... I mean that WASD is more worth for other options which not available easier/cheaper else where, such as custom fonts/printings. Try inpad/armygroup/taobao for cheaper options. This post has been edited by Human10: Nov 25 2012, 08:25 PM
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CyntrixTech
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Nov 25 2012, 08:38 PM
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If you guys are willing to wait, we will have PBT caps in eventually. Currently deciding on what is most demanded in the market:
PBT White - RM 149-159 Side Printing/Top Printing/Engraved (non painted)
This post has been edited by CyntrixTech: Nov 25 2012, 08:38 PM
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TSnoobandroid
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Nov 25 2012, 08:44 PM
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QUOTE(visualfoley @ Nov 25 2012, 07:50 PM) ergh.. if just anyone do a shipping from wasd website.. i just want blank keycaps.. for my rosewill rk9100.. puhleeeezzzz.. PM me, i bought from WASD before, 104 keys Added on November 25, 2012, 8:44 pmQUOTE(CyntrixTech @ Nov 25 2012, 08:38 PM) If you guys are willing to wait, we will have PBT caps in eventually. Currently deciding on what is most demanded in the market: PBT White - RM 149-159Side Printing/Top Printing/Engraved (non painted) 37 or 104 or TKL? This post has been edited by noobandroid: Nov 25 2012, 08:44 PM
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CyntrixTech
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Nov 25 2012, 08:51 PM
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QUOTE(noobandroid @ Nov 25 2012, 08:44 PM) PM me, i bought from WASD before, 104 keys Added on November 25, 2012, 8:44 pm37 or 104 or TKL? 104. Pricing just an indicator, it's what we hope to deliver This post has been edited by CyntrixTech: Nov 25 2012, 08:51 PM
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kaysa
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Nov 25 2012, 08:53 PM
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QUOTE(CyntrixTech @ Nov 25 2012, 08:38 PM) If you guys are willing to wait, we will have PBT caps in eventually. Currently deciding on what is most demanded in the market: PBT White - RM 149-159Side Printing/Top Printing/Engraved (non painted) I wish the spacebar will fit to all keyboard locally available, especially Leopold! Only the spacebar key with 5 stem hole will be possible.
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zongeva
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Nov 25 2012, 08:57 PM
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QUOTE(CyntrixTech @ Nov 25 2012, 08:38 PM) If you guys are willing to wait, we will have PBT caps in eventually. Currently deciding on what is most demanded in the market: PBT White - RM 149-159Side Printing/Top Printing/Engraved (non painted) If the side printing text font came out good, might grab one lol. otherwise, might go for engraved... What's the printing method?
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CyntrixTech
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Nov 25 2012, 08:57 PM
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QUOTE(kaysa @ Nov 25 2012, 08:53 PM) I wish the spacebar will fit to all keyboard locally available, especially Leopold! Only the spacebar key with 5 stem hole will be possible. They will only be compatible with Rosewill and Filco. Whoever with Leopold, you are on your own
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rurushu
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Nov 25 2012, 09:04 PM
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QUOTE(zongeva @ Nov 25 2012, 08:57 PM) If the side printing text font came out good, might grab one lol. otherwise, might go for engraved... What's the printing method? haha.... agreed agreed, if 104 keys around that price, then i think it is quite good PS: oh yea, about the printing method.... i also curious about it....
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CyntrixTech
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Nov 25 2012, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(rurushu @ Nov 25 2012, 09:04 PM) haha.... agreed agreed, if 104 keys around that price, then i think it is quite good PS: oh yea, about the printing method.... i also curious about it....  I don't know myself. If you want the company to quickly deliver these products to the market, spoon feed us info, we feed cash to factory, factory deliver in large quantity with low cost, we pass on the savings to end users. That's what we did with Rosewill (and all the products we've been carrying) and we will do the same for the key caps. Personally, I like PBT, side printing. Or PBT, Engraved, no paint fill. Not a single chance of anything fading. If you can fade a side printed keycap, something's wrong with your fingers
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SUSHuman10
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Nov 25 2012, 10:44 PM
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QUOTE(CyntrixTech @ Nov 25 2012, 09:31 PM) I don't know myself. If you want the company to quickly deliver these products to the market, spoon feed us info, we feed cash to factory, factory deliver in large quantity with low cost, we pass on the savings to end users. That's what we did with Rosewill (and all the products we've been carrying) and we will do the same for the key caps. Personally, I like PBT, side printing. Or PBT, Engraved, no paint fill. Not a single chance of anything fading. If you can fade a side printed keycap, something's wrong with your fingers The only keycap which completely had no chance of fading is unprinted blank keycaps.
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CyntrixTech
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Nov 25 2012, 11:38 PM
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QUOTE(Human10 @ Nov 25 2012, 10:44 PM) The only keycap which completely had no chance of fading is unprinted blank keycaps.  This is one of the designs we are considering: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....&id=13483583452This post has been edited by CyntrixTech: Nov 25 2012, 11:39 PM
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SUSHuman10
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Nov 25 2012, 11:42 PM
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QUOTE(CyntrixTech @ Nov 25 2012, 11:38 PM) Side engraved? LOL If top engraved, it is possible to get dirty with dirt from your fingers.
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