So to Malaysia the shipping cost is probably 50USD+? =/
Are they going to offer any of the odd switches such as clear, white or green?
Hmm, to do this and buy white switches or wait for gh60 and build it with only whites...Thats my problem also. I have a bunch of MX clears that I'm saving to either do the GH60 or ergoDox but strait up buying a poker at this price is sort of tempting. If they offered a poker with an unusual switch I'd be all over it.
Hmm, to do this and buy white switches or wait for gh60 and build it with only whites...Thats my problem also. I have a bunch of MX clears that I'm saving to either do the GH60 or ergoDox but strait up buying a poker at this price is sort of tempting. If they offered a poker with an unusual switch I'd be all over it.
Hmm, to do this and buy white switches or wait for gh60 and build it with only whites...Thats my problem also. I have a bunch of MX clears that I'm saving to either do the GH60 or ergoDox but strait up buying a poker at this price is sort of tempting. If they offered a poker with an unusual switch I'd be all over it.
Switch swap on a Poker is super easy.
Will these Pokers feature PBT keycaps?
ABS only so far. I can probably ask for PBT though. Which switch type do you want?
Whats shipping costs with them? I may grab one if I sell my headphones.
Since the Poker is being discontinued, will the KBT Pure still continue to be in production/available?
There's very little communication on tinlong's GB... So I'm just expressing my interest here~
I had indicated that I wanted a Poker with MX Blues, but I've had a change of heart. I'd like to get one with MX Blacks please.
I had indicated that I wanted a Poker with MX Blues, but I've had a change of heart. I'd like to get one with MX Blacks please.
Those are available now: http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=111
Poker X > Poker 2 ;D
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A heads up for everyone:
Vortex has decided to cancel our order for the original Pokers and they'll be replacing them with Poker 2's.
This will add a little more delay, but the new version should be an improvement.
Copied from: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37444.msg774511#msg774511
To recap on the coming 60% boards:
Poker 2 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39271.0)
Poker Pro
Poker "classic" - Unclear whether or not this will be programmable like Poker 2, but it will have the original Poker layout.
Poker "DIY" - Programmable + different layouts supported.
Leopold FC660M (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39443.0)
Filco 60% (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40018.msg790551#msg790551)
Rumored 60% (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37444.msg778813#msg778813) Name = Ginkyo? TKB600 [Click here for the official thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39693.0)]
Stuff in the quote below and posts through mid January is semi outdated. Remember, it was an engineering sample. Specs were subject to change and change it did (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39271.0). Main change is that it was changed to fully programmable top and function layer. Not sure if it has a programmable layer (a 3rd layer on the sample). If it does not, I wonder what PN does. Anyhow, it is called Poker 2 or Pure Pro depending on region and language.Quote from: laffindudeShow Image(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=37444.0;attach=7977;image)
Engineering sample. Happy 60% family.
I'll write more later.
So I been using this for the past hour or so. I almost feel right at home, obviously since I do have my share of mini boards. I don't want to talk too much about the function, since that could be subject to change. I'll just go over the layout a little bit plus a few tibits.
This is obviously very much like a HHKB Pro 2 JP, the odd stagger and bottom right arrow keys and all. Fitting all these keys have made a very complicated bottom row. So there is a Fn key on each side now, in addition to that Pn. That squished the space bar down to 4.5x, which is what a JP layout Filco uses, so it isn't made of unobtainium. With the odd stagger comes with the kinda off 2x Lshift. That isn't hard to get since you can use num_0 for that. Not a huge deal. There aren't any hard to get key sizes for this board, which is a huge plus, though it does obviously need a bunch of R1 1x keys. So if you like boring black (blank) boards like myself, you should have not too much problem acquiring keycaps. If not, that's not my problem ;)
The function layer is closer to the Pure than it is to Poker. It is missing some superfluous things like Numlock. It obviously lost the arrows since there are physical keys now. If you noticed my post below somewhere, you'd notice the Pn key. It is hardware based, but I think you're limited to what is on the board already. I don't like the location of the FN and Pn keys. YMMV of course. I wish the there is a dip switch setting to change the left FN to Pn key.
Now onto the board itself. It has same mounting holes as a Pure. I am sure some of you will jizz your pants at the next statement... It is a plate mount. It doesn't feel flimsy and light like plastic cased Poker and Pure. It's a solid feeling board. I don't get to play with this for an extended time, so I won't mount it in my aluminum Pure case (which is dampened and weighted down. It will be epic when I buy a production board.).
AFAIK, they are interested in doing ISO layouts (I believe French, German, and Spanish layouts, there is another one I don't remember). So if you want it in ISO layout... Speak up, so I can tell the dude there is an definite interest in those layouts when I hand the board back. I save the last 2 paragraphs together since plate mount requires different plates for different layouts.
That's it for now with the limited amount of time I have my hands on it... and I really don't like typing on MX blacks.
PS I already passed suggestion for greens back ;)
PS2. Apparently I like using obviously very much. Obviously.
No need for me to leak anything I guess ;)Show Image(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8400932182_014b131671_b.jpg)
Here are some more pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jewu8210/sets/72157632574538186/with/8400932182/
Datasheets: https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B7TuRf3KQe7GNTE0RmQ2SDEzeEU/edit
from: http://kbtalking.cool3c.com/article/65087
The OP is 1 of 2 engineers that designed the board. He also helped designing the Poker and Pure, though he partnered with another ex Vortex engineer to start TEX.
Notice the nice CNC milled aluminum upper case. It is in brushed finish and anodized.
If you read the datasheet, don't get excited at the memory thing. It is just there to save the settings you customized (FN + QWERT).
Also, I believe the wider than needed space around the miniUSB is for 90° cable. I saw the cable hiding in a corner in another picture that isn't posted.
There may be an interesting development regarding the Pokers that I'm not sure I can announce yet.
If you think you know what I'm talking about please let me know - I honestly lose track of what I'm not supposed to say and what's already public knowledge. ;)
OK, yes - it's already public knowledge. To clarify - the Poker Pro should be coming in March or April and I'm told it's just as customizable as the original Poker.
Should this be an acceptable substitute or are there items with the Poker Pro that are inferior to the classic?
OK, yes - it's already public knowledge. To clarify - the Poker Pro should be coming in March or April and I'm told it's just as customizable as the original Poker.
Should this be an acceptable substitute or are there items with the Poker Pro that are inferior to the classic?
So does this mean you're not getting any more Poker X/Classic models in?
NooooooooOK, yes - it's already public knowledge. To clarify - the Poker Pro should be coming in March or April and I'm told it's just as customizable as the original Poker.
Should this be an acceptable substitute or are there items with the Poker Pro that are inferior to the classic?
So does this mean you're not getting any more Poker X/Classic models in?
Correct. They were going to make one last batch for us, but decided not to.
NooooooooOK, yes - it's already public knowledge. To clarify - the Poker Pro should be coming in March or April and I'm told it's just as customizable as the original Poker.
Should this be an acceptable substitute or are there items with the Poker Pro that are inferior to the classic?
So does this mean you're not getting any more Poker X/Classic models in?
Correct. They were going to make one last batch for us, but decided not to.
Did you get the limited alum. case one? I think it had mx blacks?
Did you get the limited alum. case one? I think it had mx blacks?
That's the Pure not Poker, although mashby does also have one of those :)
Just out of curiosity would it be cheaper to buy a PCB/Plate from imav and get switches or just buy a premade board?
Does anyone know where I can find information on the Poker pro that is going to be released?