Filco case need pry pry yo, nanti one day broken or tercalar no fun liao.

The cheapest international shipping is probably global.pchome, 10USD for 3kg. Used to be 5kg. You pay with paypal, so no need agent. The shipping is fast too last time.
http://global.pchome.com.tw/?mod=store&fun..._NO=DCAH21&tm=u

Sadly, its keyboard section is among the least choices one (except duckies).

This post has been edited by Human10: Sep 29 2013, 02:30 AM

So your parcel actually reached already?

I still can't believe that addition of a few keycaps (not even fullset) will increase the weight by 700g.

May be those Chinamen using their nuke-proof packaging again...

I noticed it on the ikbc too, but somehow it still manage to compatible both spacebar with about 1mm different in distance.

Regarding your question on china backlit tkl, I think I wi suggest either plum87 or noppoo choc mid for you due to using costar stabiliser, which is a rarity for backlit board.

I think plum87 will be fine. Plum's keyboard had being doing great so far.

If you interested, a member here named xaphier had it.

Actually your review set is gen2? The one with different mode of lighting?

BTW, I don't recommend him Keycool as backlit keycool is using Cherry Stabiliser.

This post has been edited by Human10: Sep 29 2013, 07:06 PM

Yup, he don't like Cherry stab.

Minimumly, try stock black's spring.

Blue or brown is too soft for clear stem and may cause sticky issue.

What 1mm? HPE and filco is 1mm different?

I can't give a fair recommendation here, since I persoanlly more inclined towards Plum, followed by Keycool and later others if by brand reputation.

Thus, I think I simply list it out the selling points of each and let you judge yourself. OR you simply want to be safe, I believe abang Krymian's recommendation and Keycool's previous reputation till now is more than enough to make you select Keycool.

Plum87
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a220m...840165edcd783de
Pros: BL/Non-BL version, wireless/wired Costar stabiliser, no keycaps compatibility issue AFAIK, non-bl version come with stock POM keycaps, more media/shortcut keys
Cons: Macam no brown switch, board only black color, stock keycaps fugly font

Choc Mid 87 BL:
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r...&id=21403731142
Pros: The board is specially made like a filco clone, hence it should have high compatibility with filco even the case (yet proven), macam macam switch and LED color option
Cons: Non user detachable wire just like Filco, board only black color

Keycool 87 BL gen2
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10....ene=taobao_shop
Pros: cheapest backlit board among the 3 for non-black switch, Should be real solid, more advanced backlit mode and ability to mix multi voltage LED, the curvy keycool shape is really nice to use compared to sharp and edgy case
Cons: Cherry stab


After all the points above, I think after you have special need like filco clone's look or wireless/media shortcut, I think it is clear that your choice is Keycool. At current rate, it should still be under RM340 shipped to EM.

So is custom plate 1mm different from HPE or filco too?

Bang for bucks (one of the most features/values rich non-gaming boards) + active/responsible maker? Plum's maker - A大 actually survey the market needs in forums and helping those ppl that request for replacement spare parts.

Afaik, no. Details may be you should ask xaphier since he is the latest here to get a plum. Even for the keycool's case, I never heard it being documented as a problem b4, may be just some unlucky isolated kes, lol.

What if I tell you razer BWU got?

Regarding cherry stabiliser, the uncertainties are too huge.

By default having 2 types, plate mounted and pcb mounted. Later different brand different feel some more. If being installed improperly or sub par stabiliser then the feel may even become more sucky.

Better get costar style, at least mostly it works well, at most only squeaky issue that is somehow solvable with applying excessive amount of lube, lol.

Worse still, at least it is easier to find and install replacement.

This post has been edited by Human10: Oct 1 2013, 01:13 AM

Yar, no choice for led, so I suggest you to get the POM version and sent to Kai/016 to mod the led. If the led holes are not presoldered as in poker, ONI and ikbc, then it isn't as much works, hassle or difficulty to mod it.

This post has been edited by Human10: Oct 1 2013, 08:10 AM

If you DIY, all board shall be able to change led, though some might need adjustment to the resistors.

For keycool, it is special for being able to mix different color (voltage) led, which is quite a rare things in backlit board.

Thx for the feedback.

So it does has brown huh? Macam taobao no availability dy, lol.

Sci-fi and razerish fonts, good what?

Custom printed abs by wasd? That cost over what a ds pbt will cost what?

Wrong.

This post has been edited by Human10: Oct 1 2013, 04:50 PM

Any surprise?