Author Topic: Noppoo Choc Mini (Read 31787 times)

Lane Dean · « **Reply #50 on:** Tue, 30 November 2010, 12:29:02 »

In my experience Korean hookers don't have a problem with poo

keyboardlover · « **Reply #51 on:** Tue, 30 November 2010, 12:36:00 »

Quote from: Lane Dean

In my experience Korean hookers don't have a problem with poo

Pics or it didn't....!

...ewwww.

runeazn · « **Reply #52 on:** Tue, 30 November 2010, 12:39:15 »

actually they come with blue/black/brown.

theferenc · « **Reply #53 on:** Tue, 30 November 2010, 18:14:37 »

Quote from: ripster;254404

It's an Asian thing. Probably their Marketing Manager likes the name.
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That's a book we bought my mom years ago. Brilliant book. Everyone should be required to read it before attending college in the US, I think.

elbowglue · « **Reply #54 on:** Tue, 30 November 2010, 18:17:00 »

Again, someone fricken place a mass order for this (cries into his tea axis)

polpo · « **Reply #55 on:** Wed, 01 December 2010, 19:23:57 »

I'll buy one of these (in "tea") from whoever is willing to mass order/import/whatever.

negidaku · « **Reply #56 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 04:51:14 »

I got a quotation from Obook and the potential savings from a group buy are really quite minimal, at least if you choose airmail. If you factor in reshipment costs from the main buyer to the other group members, and the double-dipping in Paypal fees, there may well be no savings at all.

So I went ahead and ordered one for myself, with blues. We'll see if things actually work out, or if the order gets mysteriously canceled as some other forum members seem to have experienced.

(Also, I noticed that obook's commission is actually 22.5% for keyboards. The commission rate of 15% only applies to a limited class of goods.)

elbowglue · « **Reply #57 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 10:57:28 »

Negidaku, would you be so kind as to tell me the link you asked obook to purchase from? there are so many on taobao.. Would you also be willing to share what the total cost was shipped to you? (I assume you are in the US?)

Thanks.

Ouch 22% for keyboards? wtf!

Any other reliable buying services that charge less than this?

WhiteRice · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 11:06:15 »

I tried to get a quote from another one that supposedly charges 10%, but I never heard back from them.

Just google taobao buying agent and inquire at a bunch.

What we really need is a gracious member in China, panda-r...

panda-R · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 11:26:30 »

My poopoo smells best after consuming Hawaiian Pizza! BY FAR THE BEST!

Unfortunate that is for all the souls of this planet that Panda-R, although has ancestral roots but does not reside in the MOTHERLAND!

negidaku · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 11:57:30 »

The quote from Obook was:

Out-of-pocket expenses $62.96 (keyboard)

Freight charge $9.89 (airmail to USA)
Commission $14.17
Paypal fee $3.37

22.5% commission is pretty pricey, but since the keyboard is relatively cheap to start with, the total commission paid doesn't seem terribly unfair in this instance.

As for which link I used, some of the sellers list a choice of switch type, and some only list a single switch type. To minimize confusion, I randomly picked a cheap listing that was for blues only and had a good seller rating:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8335258075

However, Obook did some looking around and switched to a different seller for the same price, because of better location and free delivery:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8442058132

Note that this new seller offers a choice of switch types, leading to the possibility of confusion. The person I corresponded with at Obook didn't seem to have prior knowledge of Cherry switch types, so I had some e-mail back and forth with them to make sure they understood to order blues, and how to tell if the switch was blue or not (without removing a keycap). Hopefully nothing will get screwed up. If you choose to order browns or something, good luck explaining what those are like.

elbowglue · « **Reply #61 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 12:52:53 »

Thanks man, I love you!!

negidaku · « **Reply #62 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 13:04:36 »

Quote from: elbowglue;255732

Thanks man, I love you!!

BTW, it occurred to me that the second listing I posted might theoretically be for some unholy mixed-type board. You should probably try to find a listing that lists only the switch type you want.

panda-R · « **Reply #63 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 13:33:24 »

Quote from: negidaku;255745

BTW, it occurred to me that the second listing I posted might theoretically be for some unholy mixed-type board. You should probably try to find a listing that lists only the switch type you want.

unholy mixed can sometimes be a good thing. I'm really liking Blacks on the modifiers and browns on the typing area. Browns and blacks work good together, but they should never interact with Blues. (Yes, I am racist.)

BlueRain · « **Reply #64 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 13:38:49 »

Nah. The seller was just selling all 3 variants. 469 RMB for Brown, 399 for Black/Blue. No mix.

Quote from: negidaku;255745

BTW, it occurred to me that the second listing I posted might theoretically be for some unholy mixed-type board. You should probably try to find a listing that lists only the switch type you want.

laden3 · « **Reply #65 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 14:48:45 »

http://npkj.taobao.com/ official?

WhiteRice · « **Reply #66 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 15:17:42 »

I don't know why I never thought to do this but...

I just registered a taobao account so I could ask the seller a question. Hopefully I will get a positive response from the dealer. If so I will let you guys know and I may arrange a group purchase. I'm still holding out hope for the KBC 40%.

itlnstln · « **Reply #67 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 15:22:36 »

That would be awesome. Thanks, WhiteRice. I would definitely be down for the KBC 40%.

panda-R · « **Reply #68 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 15:57:51 »

Quote from: WhiteRice;255855

I don't know why I never thought to do this but...

I just registered a taobao account so I could ask the seller a question. Hopefully I will get a positive response from the dealer. If so I will let you guys know and I may arrange a group purchase. I'm still holding out hope for the KBC 40%.

sounds great, but have you thought of how to arrange for the payment? They don't take paypal in the CHINA-town.

runeazn · « **Reply #69 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 16:07:01 »

uhhh wow guys why the hell ask a taobao agent..
i called random seller for ducky he said sure just add another 15$ for shipping ill ship to nehterlands :/

panda-R · « **Reply #70 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 16:15:05 »

Quote from: runeazn;255897

uhhh wow guys why the hell ask a taobao agent..
i called random seller for ducky he said sure just add another 15$ for shipping ill ship to nehterlands :/

we're not going to listen to you until you show proof that you actually have a keyboard.

negidaku · « **Reply #71 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 16:15:14 »

Quote from: runeazn;255897

uhhh wow guys why the hell ask a taobao agent..
i called random seller for ducky he said sure just add another 15$ for shipping ill ship to nehterlands :/

How well has that approach been working for you so far?

panda-R · « **Reply #72 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 16:27:16 »

Quote from: ripster;255904

Uh oh. Panda claws.

THAT SON OF A B took my cake!

panda-R · « **Reply #73 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 17:25:59 »

Quote from: ripster;255935

I have found Asian cultures are not the most sensitive of animal lovers.

Your claim is true if Goldfish were not considered animals.

WhiteRice · « **Reply #74 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 17:32:13 »

Quote from: panda-R;255892

sounds great, but have you thought of how to arrange for the payment? They don't take paypal in the CHINA-town.

I plan to pay in panda furs...

panda-R · « **Reply #75 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 17:40:13 »

Quote from: WhiteRice;255943

I plan to pay in panda furs...

panda fur is not valuable in china. You're better of paying with cat or dog as those can be eaten.

WhiteRice · « **Reply #76 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 17:47:46 »

Do you know of any method? What about alipay? Can I use that?

panda-R · « **Reply #77 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 17:57:18 »

my previous experience with the TAO of BAO involved a real CHINA(wo)man with an online bank payment thingy-ma-jiggy. I think taobao takes Alipay but it would really help if you had a real CHINAperson to help you out as the checkout process is equally as challenging as ordering your item. It's no PCHOME.

kriminal · « **Reply #78 on:** Thu, 02 December 2010, 19:51:13 »

okay im up if there is a group buy, i do not care what switch it has... i have replacements switches

easy swap out... and some clickclack keys

jikman · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 03 December 2010, 04:03:07 »

I am also interested...

Going to talk to my officemate tomorrow (who is from China) to see if he can bulk buy for everyone.

Stay tuned.

polpo · « **Reply #80 on:** Fri, 03 December 2010, 11:36:39 »

Just got a quote from Obook, which is a bit more than negidaku's since I want brown switches:

Freight charge 9.90
Out-of-pocket expenses 75.05
Commission 16.89
Paypal receiving fee 3.89
Total 105.73

I'm wondering how much a group buy would save over this.

panda-R · « **Reply #81 on:** Fri, 03 December 2010, 12:53:19 »

Quote from: polpo;256361

Just got a quote from Obook, which is a bit more than negidaku's since I want brown switches:

Freight charge 9.90
Out-of-pocket expenses 75.05
Commission 16.89
Paypal receiving fee 3.89
Total 105.73

I'm wondering how much a group buy would save over this.

9.90 USD for freight is pretty good, i'm assuming this is non EMS?

It boils down to, who is willing to do the same amount of work for less or no money. Any savings on that part is going to get padded on again when the boards are shipped out again... so I too would like to know how we can save some money and buy some interesting boards from the CHINA-town.

polpo · « **Reply #82 on:** Fri, 03 December 2010, 14:09:58 »

Quote from: panda-R;256403

9.90 USD for freight is pretty good, i'm assuming this is non EMS?

Right. It's listed as "Airmail." For EMS the total cost goes up to $121.99.

WhiteRice · « **Reply #83 on:** Fri, 03 December 2010, 16:24:24 »

My airmail only took a week, but this was on top of the week it took for obook to receive and ship it out.

Grimey · « **Reply #84 on:** Fri, 03 December 2010, 22:44:29 »

Please oh please someone start a group order on this. I am in for one.

WhiteRice · « **Reply #85 on:** Sat, 04 December 2010, 00:22:16 »

Evidently taobao has a seven day waiting period before you can send messages. I'll let you guys know if I find anything, but I'm pretty lost in the Chinese.

If anyone of our Chinese speaking brethren could lend a hand.

BlueRain · « **Reply #86 on:** Sat, 04 December 2010, 01:02:08 »

Lend a hand how? Register for a Taobao account? Translation? Let me know...

Quote from: WhiteRice;256793

Evidently taobao has a seven day waiting period before you can send messages. I'll let you guys know if I find anything, but I'm pretty lost in the Chinese.

If anyone of our Chinese speaking brethren could lend a hand.

Laggy-gaga · « **Reply #87 on:** Sat, 04 December 2010, 05:39:51 »

u can ask me
Im still buying stuff from taobao

panda-R · « **Reply #88 on:** Sat, 04 December 2010, 09:46:59 »

if someone in china could send everyone keyboards, thats the best help we can get!

skartt · « **Reply #89 on:** Sat, 04 December 2010, 10:45:18 »

well also in china not available at the moment

panda-R · « **Reply #90 on:** Sat, 04 December 2010, 11:08:30 »

i am disheartened that there is no poo available.

CeeSA · « **Reply #91 on:** Fri, 10 December 2010, 14:50:54 »

something new about th choc mini?

kriminal · « **Reply #92 on:** Fri, 10 December 2010, 14:59:03 »

no... poo... choc... mini..
im seeing a trend here...

polpo · « **Reply #93 on:** Sun, 12 December 2010, 14:17:12 »

The OBook agent just said that the seller I chose was out of the keyboards with brown switches. I found a few more that said they were in stock (within the limits of Google translation) and replied with them. Looks like another week of waiting...

Nadger · « **Reply #94 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 00:50:25 »

Found these pictures here: http://www.pcwaishe.cn/thread-133243-1-1.html

panda-R · « **Reply #95 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 00:52:41 »

looks like someone has nopoo. Time for some exlax.

runeazn · « **Reply #96 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 01:24:57 »

Quote from: panda-R;262684

looks like someone has nopoo. Time for some exlax.

are to noppoo caps very thick or is that optical illusion?

itlnstln · « **Reply #97 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 07:44:49 »

They look pretty nice to me. Same profile as Cherry, too.

polpo · « **Reply #98 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 11:24:40 »

A couple other reviews on Noppoo's site:
http://www.thenoppoo.com/china/content.asp?id=120
http://www.thenoppoo.com/china/content.asp?id=122

While looking for reviews, I found a banner ad for a "JIZZ" keyboard. With rubber domes, of course.

panda-R · « **Reply #99 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 11:31:06 »

i has a feeling this keyboard is of low quality but imma pick one up in May 2011 anyways. Who wants to be the first one to buy it off me after I get bored of looking at it?

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Author Topic: Noppoo Choc Mini (Read 31787 times)