Looks like a dark gray case. The lighting in the other pic just makes it look black.
What I'm wondering is how Innovation's keycaps are so clean when he's gaming 12 hours a day on the damn thing? What is this witchcraft? Also anyone know what switches he uses?
Keeping keycaps clean is an issue? If you run over them a couple times a day with lightly damp cloth i cant really imagine that
deep under the keys starts to look pretty bad after a while though if you dont take keycaps off
On June 06 2013 12:14 ETisME wrote: $277? does that include the led customisation? (as in do they cost more if you change more colour?) I was thinking to get a board with different switches when I saw that ducky special edition one (it even has green and clear switch) but didn't expect it to be this expensive. but a full customised one would be awesome to have (better if it was aluminum casing though, it's the next big thing that I want for my next keyboard)
Yes, full customization of as many keyswitches and LED's as I want.
I sent it back for recustomization (also free,) had the Fkeys, FN, tilde, and backspace changed to browns, and the tab, L/R shift, L/R ctrl, L/R alt, space, and backslash switched to reds. so the only blacks that remain are windows, page, and enter. The rest are a combination of reds and browns.
I'm not too concerned about a full metal case. Lifetime warranty and the best customer support in the business have made me a diehard MAX fan. The fact that they're happy to take the board back and make further customizations just so you can have the perfect keyboard and not charge you anything beyond shipping (which is like $12) is just outstanding.
Oh, and full key rollover on USB is a huge selling point (not so much usability wise, it just demonstrates extreme attention to detail and quality)
This keyboard sounds amazing, pics, pics, pics. Even phone pics would be great.
Looks like a dark gray case. The lighting in the other pic just makes it look black.
What I'm wondering is how Innovation's keycaps are so clean when he's gaming 12 hours a day on the damn thing? What is this witchcraft? Also anyone know what switches he uses?
On June 15 2013 16:05 Blaec wrote: This keyboard sounds amazing, pics, pics, pics. Even phone pics would be great.
It gets back here (MAX recustomized my board in under 38 hours from receiving it and pushed to get out by last post on friday, very baller of them) on tuesday, so I'll do it then
Now that's what the Shine 2 should have been. I'm definitely going to sell my Shine 2 and upgrade to the Shine 3 when it comes out. The reactive lighting mode really caught my eye when it was still being developed, but I was dissapointed when I could barely see the LEDs after I press the key. The fade-away feature is definitely the solution I think. I'm glad they also fixed the marquee lighting mode to be across the whole keyboard instead of just the first row like it was on the Shine 2. My god I love Ducky.
On June 15 2013 21:58 Wohmfg wrote: Anyone have any opinions on the Keycool 87?
And know where I can get it in the UK for a decent price?
It's roughly equivalent to any other random Chinese keyboard (Noppoo, HPE). Pretty middle-ish keyboard. Not bad construction, not anything to write home about. If you can get it for cheaper than say a CM QFR, then sure go for it. If you can't get it for cheaper than a CM QFR, I would not recommend it. Only really worth it to buy those if you're physically in Asia where they're way cheaper than the alternatives.
Hey guys My spacebar key doesn't respond unless i hit it pretty hard. Can i replace the switch key or fix it ? >_< It's quiet annoying while typing . My mech key is using brown switch
On June 16 2013 03:56 Porishan wrote: Hey guys My spacebar key doesn't respond unless i hit it pretty hard. Can i replace the switch key or fix it ? >_< It's quiet annoying while typing . My mech key is using brown switch
I think some keyboards allow you to replace the switches, but it depends how the switch is mounted. What model do you have?
Still WAY more expensive than what you'd pay in China (£30). And roughly the same price as a QFR, which is a superior board.
Thanks for your input.
From what I've read, the QFR does seem to have some issues with the cable connection and faulty keys. Being pretty much the cheapest mechanical keyboard available in the west this isn't too surprising. With there being so little information on the cheap asian keyboards I thought I'd ask here before I came to any conclusions about how good they were, because all I've heard so far is that they're ok for the price, and there are no glaring faults with them.
Also I think the QFR is ugly as anything, if there are no issues with the Keycool I'd rather just get that!
So, I'm in need for another mechanical keyboard. I RMAed my keyboard back to Rosewill, it was OOS, they give me refund. I love brown switches but I wanna try out the new Topre keyboard thats coming out in July thats going for 150-180.
Where can I buy a Ducky Shine 3 when it gets released?
On June 16 2013 09:18 Wohmfg wrote: From what I've read, the QFR does seem to have some issues with the cable connection and faulty keys. Being pretty much the cheapest mechanical keyboard available in the west this isn't too surprising.
With there being so little information on the cheap asian keyboards I thought I'd ask here before I came to any conclusions about how good they were, because all I've heard so far is that they're ok for the price, and there are no glaring faults with them.
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I think we gotta back up here abit. Someone correct me on this but:
1) CM QFR is a taiwanese keyboard 2) Keycool / hpe / noppoo are also taiwanese/chinese keyboards
QFR is basically a filco clone made by costar (yet another Chinese company).
QFR is also cheaper state-side than the other ones (sold direct on newegg 'n shit).
When it's all said and done, QFR is arguably the better keyboard, is less expensive, and can be sold by a US retailer that's easier to deal with (no dirt on qtan, qtan is awesome, but them China<->US shipping fees ain't cheap...)
I dunno, someone who knows this stuff better step in and lay down the facts please
On June 16 2013 03:00 Sovano wrote: Now that's what the Shine 2 should have been. I'm definitely going to sell my Shine 2 and upgrade to the Shine 3 when it comes out. The reactive lighting mode really caught my eye when it was still being developed, but I was dissapointed when I could barely see the LEDs after I press the key. The fade-away feature is definitely the solution I think. I'm glad they also fixed the marquee lighting mode to be across the whole keyboard instead of just the first row like it was on the Shine 2. My god I love Ducky.
i changed my cap into clear cap and reactive mode looks pretty cool, but a bit too shiny. but yea shine 3 is way better in this regard
On June 16 2013 09:18 Wohmfg wrote: From what I've read, the QFR does seem to have some issues with the cable connection and faulty keys. Being pretty much the cheapest mechanical keyboard available in the west this isn't too surprising.
With there being so little information on the cheap asian keyboards I thought I'd ask here before I came to any conclusions about how good they were, because all I've heard so far is that they're ok for the price, and there are no glaring faults with them.
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I think we gotta back up here abit. Someone correct me on this but:
1) CM QFR is a taiwanese keyboard 2) Keycool / hpe / noppoo are also taiwanese/chinese keyboards
QFR is basically a filco clone made by costar (yet another Chinese company).
QFR is also cheaper state-side than the other ones (sold direct on newegg 'n shit).
When it's all said and done, QFR is arguably the better keyboard, is less expensive, and can be sold by a US retailer that's easier to deal with (no dirt on qtan, qtan is awesome, but them China<->US shipping fees ain't cheap...)
I dunno, someone who knows this stuff better step in and lay down the facts please
Thats about spot on.
The QFR has some issues, but its still better than the keycool and much easier to RMA if something goes wrong.
On June 16 2013 09:18 Wohmfg wrote: From what I've read, the QFR does seem to have some issues with the cable connection and faulty keys. Being pretty much the cheapest mechanical keyboard available in the west this isn't too surprising.
With there being so little information on the cheap asian keyboards I thought I'd ask here before I came to any conclusions about how good they were, because all I've heard so far is that they're ok for the price, and there are no glaring faults with them.
.
I think we gotta back up here abit. Someone correct me on this but:
1) CM QFR is a taiwanese keyboard 2) Keycool / hpe / noppoo are also taiwanese/chinese keyboards
QFR is basically a filco clone made by costar (yet another Chinese company).
QFR is also cheaper state-side than the other ones (sold direct on newegg 'n shit).
When it's all said and done, QFR is arguably the better keyboard, is less expensive, and can be sold by a US retailer that's easier to deal with (no dirt on qtan, qtan is awesome, but them China<->US shipping fees ain't cheap...)
I dunno, someone who knows this stuff better step in and lay down the facts please
You gotta excuse me as I have only known of the existence of mechanical keyboards for about 3 days, so I am probably confused on some things. :D
I assumed the QFR wasn't quite a 'cheap asian keyboard' as I called them because I can get them directly from an amazon.co.uk retailer, I didn't even think they were asian.
Can anyone please point me to some examples of the differences in quality between the QFR and the Keycool, or point out some flaws of the Keycool 87 cause I haven't read about any so far.
On June 16 2013 09:18 Wohmfg wrote: From what I've read, the QFR does seem to have some issues with the cable connection and faulty keys. Being pretty much the cheapest mechanical keyboard available in the west this isn't too surprising.
With there being so little information on the cheap asian keyboards I thought I'd ask here before I came to any conclusions about how good they were, because all I've heard so far is that they're ok for the price, and there are no glaring faults with them.
.
I think we gotta back up here abit. Someone correct me on this but:
1) CM QFR is a taiwanese keyboard 2) Keycool / hpe / noppoo are also taiwanese/chinese keyboards
QFR is basically a filco clone made by costar (yet another Chinese company).
QFR is also cheaper state-side than the other ones (sold direct on newegg 'n shit).
When it's all said and done, QFR is arguably the better keyboard, is less expensive, and can be sold by a US retailer that's easier to deal with (no dirt on qtan, qtan is awesome, but them China<->US shipping fees ain't cheap...)
I dunno, someone who knows this stuff better step in and lay down the facts please
You gotta excuse me as I have only known of the existence of mechanical keyboards for about 3 days, so I am probably confused on some things. :D
I assumed the QFR wasn't quite a 'cheap asian keyboard' as I called them because I can get them directly from an amazon.co.uk retailer, I didn't even think they were asian.
Can anyone please point me to some examples of the differences in quality between the QFR and the Keycool, or point out some flaws of the Keycool 87 cause I haven't read about any so far.
Keycool has better keycaps (better plastic), though maybe has some legend printing issues.
Otherwise they are very similar, make a decision based on cost. I reckon shipping and possible customs fees would price they keycool out of contention with the QFR.
EPT
