This has answered my question I guess

I think I'll get myself a TKL in near future then.

Springs finally arrived, self pickup from poslaju this morning .
Start collecting poslaju fee for shipping, WM = RM9, EM = RM6.
Will ship out on Monday/Tuesday.

great news

60% layout is actually quite good especially when you're taking keyboard to office. Might takes time to get use to it though.
Currently using 65% layout, but have been ditching my arrow keys since using fn + wasd for navigation is much better as I dont have to move my right hand.
As for f1-f12 keys, depending on development apps you're using. If basic software like vim, gedit, notepad++, dont really need those.

I already joined the drop.

I still have a full layout keyboard to back up in case if I really need them

Thanks for the tips.

*ops bro SetsunaFSeiei Exia00 already posted. so long didnt come here

This post has been edited by dannrawr: Oct 12 2014, 02:28 AM

Is anyone going to get GMK Cyan Keyset?

hm this looks interesting, the NovaTouch TKL by surprisingly cooler master.

"This $200 keyboard from Cooler Master features genuine Topre switches modified to fit Cherry MX key caps. Is it a good mix? We investigate."
http://www.modders-inc.com/novatouch-tkl-p...eyboard-review/

video review
















a bastardization version of topre cherry corp hybrid ? o-o; for below $200

no numpad, and most likely not using the sublimated dyed keycaps, but still most people get the topre for the typing experience most part, so if they can do that far cheaper than the normal topres, then it could be a good product for the budget performance minded users such as myself



read more and discovered what was the whole point of these hybrid cherry stem business


basically you got some nice quality keycaps e.g. double shots, dye subs, or whatever, but it's cherry corp stem keycaps. So this keyboard gives the opportunity of letting you use a cherry corp mx stem keycap set for this keyboard, but still retain the topre switch per say. Modders would definitely like this convenience

This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Oct 12 2014, 09:22 PM

Novatouch bundled with pad printing abs keycaps. No dye-sub pbt from Topre corp.

hm pad printing abs however i find acceptable , not too fussy on that

but still at least can replace with a cherry corp keyset substitute of choice thkfully


lack of dye sub pbt isn't too big a deal, but it has to be offsetted by a much cheaper pricing, otherwise whats the point.

For a more premium offering, people can still opt to buy the more expensive original topre keyboard.


But then again, do they come with the other nifty features like....

media controls via function key, NKRO, able to use mx cherry corp stem keys, removeable usb cable for keyboard


I think these days, even topre is being pressured to start offering more off these extras, now that the lower priced alternative are starting to offer these. more competition is always good for the consumer.

This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Oct 12 2014, 10:31 PM

Some of the features are useful. Novatouch is the first Topre's NKRO via USB.
I like their mx-topre slider/stem. Innovative.

Original Topre rather have more choices on their products line up. Not all are very expensive. Some are cheaper than Novatouch, and most are expensive than Novatouch.
Many variations in original Topre such as Ducky series, silence series, EK series, hangul series, variable weight (30g,35g,40g,55g), all 30g series, all 45g series, all 55g series and 10th years anniversary series, hi-pro etc etc.

Brands like Sony, Leopold, HHKB, CM all using the "all 45g" Topre for their products.

But i wonder how did they managed to source topre switches did they do some licensing agreement ?

It's a collaboration between Topre corp and CM. Interesting milestones for both of the companies.
So, the 45g switches and pcb board are manufactured by Topre Japan.
You can click my review down below in my siggy to see the pictures of tear down of Novatouch.

oh so it's not some sort of of clone rip off. thats good to know it's from official channels


PS: is that your own personal review ?

*update

k read the review. very detailed and with lots of pictures, and even a table of comparison. I give it an A+ rating for review, well done


This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Oct 13 2014, 12:19 AM

Bored with my Ducky Shine 3 Cherry MX Green white LED liaos. Any sifus can guide me changing the LEDs or anyone providing such services?

What colour you wanna change to? PM me for details

Yup. Personal review.

Thanks

Hi guys !
Any recommendation for a bang for the buck no frills small sized (no numpad) keyboard ? Just using this for typing needs. And preferably quiet mx brown switches.

Been using the razer blackwidow at home and I want something for office use.

Filco Majestouch 2 MX Brown.