Cherry g80-3000 (pics inside)

[pmyshkin]

Mine didn't have any particular odor, in before you find smuggled body parts in the box it came in

Along those lines, I forgot to mention that the outer box it came in was about the size of a child's coffin, absurdly huge considering all it contained was a keyboard. Pretty bizarre.

[o2dazone]

Same here, did you buy yours from GeminiComputers?

[huha]

BTW, my keyboard smells strangely of formaldehyde out of the box. Did yours also smell like that?

Mine doesn't smell of formaldehyde, but there is what I'd call a "PCB smell"--although a rather nasty one (still not as nasty as some of the graphics cards I had, though).

-huha

[pmyshkin]

Same here, did you buy yours from GeminiComputers?

No, i bought mine from totalbarcode.com.

[keyb_gr]

The formaldehyde smell might be explained by POM keycaps. I guess the 'board in question is black?

[lowpoly]

I bought a g81-1800 recently and the lack of dimples on F/J annoyed the hell out of me. If it wasn't for you mentioning it I would never have noticed the concavity difference. I wonder why they thought concavity would be easier to feel out than dimples.

You just have to feel horizontal instead of vertical. Scooped F and J keys are quite elegant, IMO.

Mine doesn't smell of formaldehyde, but there is what I'd call a "PCB smell"--although a rather nasty one (still not as nasty as some of the graphics cards I had, though).

-huha

Pcbs are basically paper and Formaldehyde.

[pmyshkin]

The formaldehyde smell might be explained by POM keycaps. I guess the 'board in question is black?

Yup. I guess that explains it. Thanks.

[kip]

Quick Question: I see a lot of different listings for the Cherry G80-3000 when I Google it. Prices seem to vary from $60 to $110.  Can someone help me understand the Cherry part numbers and how to identify those using MX brown switches?  Thank you in advance for your help.

[lowpoly]

Current G80-3000s don't have brown but clear stems for the tactile version. The spring is a bit stronger.

Model # would be G80-3000LQCEU-2, for ex.

G80: MX switch
3000: the big case
L: lasered caps
Q: soft tactile P:linear S:clicky X:might be brown (special order)
EU: country code for layout
-2: black -0 white or gray

[itlnstln]

Let us know if you find a Cherry Brown one that does NOT have the Chinese lettering for less than $100. I did a half hearted search once and came up empty

You won't.  It is not a standard production model.  The one I bought from DataCal was a custom build just for them.  I paid $107 shipped for it.  When I bought mine, they only had a few left, so you might want to hurry.  In one of the threads (I think it was something about cheap blue Cherry 'boards; I'm too busy to look right now), I left some contact info for the Sales Director for DataCal.  She said she would give anyone from the site the "education" discount (which is about $10) if you order through her.  I can't recommend this keyboard enough.  I platoon it with my Filco at work (I can't decide which one I like better).

[neptunebadger]

I'm considering getting this keyboard because I want another board with Cherry blues. Has anyone purchased from POSGlobal.com? Geminicomputers seems to be out of stock on this particular model.

[neptunebadger]

The fact that the image on the product page has a broken link does not give me a good impression about POSGlobal, which is why I'm kind of hesitant.

[Idiot_Hacker]

Can someone post a pic of a few of the keys removed so I and everyone can see which cherry switch they use.

[o2dazone]

hows this

[Idiot_Hacker]

I love keyboards. I have to say the photos you put up are damn sexy.........

[patrickgeekhack]

The fact that the image on the product page has a broken link does not give me a good impression about POSGlobal, which is why I'm kind of hesitant.

POSGlobal seems very interesting. Its site says free shipping US and Canada. Very tempting Since my Cherry is now my favourite keyboard, I might as well buy a spare one. Still want to try a Cherry brown though...

[patrickgeekhack]

Yeah, buy it and let us know if they really have it in stock.  The POS thing in the name seems to be scaring everyone off.    Since Gemini is sold out it's the only game in town.

I'll give them a call tomorrow and find out if they are selling new or used keyboards G80-3000. Too bad Gemini is sold out. The other place where this keyboard is available is http://www.poshouse.com. Again POS.

But you want me to be the Guinea Pig, right? Well, I guess I can do that if I others have done it for Topre boards. If they do offer free shipping to Canada and use USPS, and if they are selling new items, then it will be good deal, that I will find hard to pass.

I wish you were a REAL Canadian so  I could tell more Canadian jokes.

Too bad for you :-) I won't get a lot of them.

[patrickgeekhack]

LOL - POSglobal vs POShouse - got em mixed up.

NO hits on Reseller Ratings for either.  Hmm.....

If you could only get Canadian Tire to special order.

Yes. That's the problem. Geminicomputers has good reviews. I wish Canadian Tire would sell keyboards LOL. There is one very close to where I live.

[patrickgeekhack]

LOL - POSglobal vs POShouse - got em mixed up.

NO hits on Reseller Ratings for either.  Hmm.....

From PCWorld.

From Shopping.com

[sixty]

I actually contacted the German distributor of cherry keyboards today. They also do laser/print special layouts, so I figured I might as well give it a shot and ask for a blank layout. To my surprise they said it would be no problem and they can deliver the g80-3000 with either blue or black switches and completely blank keys. This goes at about $10 more than the retail price, which makes this a really cheap DASII. I think I'll order one!

[patrickgeekhack]

I actually contacted the German distributor of cherry keyboards today. They also do laser/print special layouts, so I figured I might as well give it a shot and ask for a blank layout. To my surprise they said it would be no problem and they can deliver the g80-3000 with either blue or black switches and completely blank keys. This goes at about $10 more than the retail price, which makes this a really cheap DASII. I think I'll order one!

Lucky you.

[patrickgeekhack]

LOL -

The Germans get the Cherrys.
The Americans got Unicomps, lots of Ebay, Deck, a few others.
The Japanese get the best.
The Canadians get:

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OMG. Nearly killed myself laughing at work.

Actually the Canadians have Matias Tactile Pro, eh!

[ironcoder]

I'm alriiiiiiiiiight
Nobody worry 'bout me...

[patrickgeekhack]

I'm not too sure about POSGlobal.com. I called them a few times only to get a message saying that all the operators are currently busy and to press 0 to speak with an attendant. Not once have had a person on the phone. I've left them a message, and will see if they call back.

[patrickgeekhack]

Could someone please tell me the difference between the two keyboards here: http://www.poshouse.com/search.asp?keywords=g80-3000 ?

[huha]

Okay, there are two models:

Model 1: G80-3000LPCEU-0
Grey, linear actuation characteristic (black MX modules)
US layout with "€" key.

Model 2: G80-3000LSCRC-2
Black, click actuation characteristic (blue MX modules)
Chinese layout (there's a user review here).


So ... I'd get the LSCRC-2 if chinese characters in addition to US characters on the keycaps don't bother you.

-huha

[jayray999]

I got a G80-3000SCRC from posglobal.com using Google Checkout for $59 and change. I never managed to call them and only got an order confirmation from Google. PosGlobal did not respond to my email queries. But a brand new keyboard arrived one week later in a gigantic box that even the UPS guy commented on. The keyboard is fantastic and I wish I got two.

If you want to try Cherry Browns don't throw a C bill down at Datacal till you are sure Browns are your thing which they might well be. I followed Manish7's lead and got a used Compaq MX-11800. Great keyboard for the price ($27).

Now I only use these two 'value' keyboards and I must say I much prefer them to buckling springs and Alps sliders.

The tough choice for me is between them.

[IBI]

I actually contacted the German distributor of cherry keyboards today. They also do laser/print special layouts, so I figured I might as well give it a shot and ask for a blank layout. To my surprise they said it would be no problem and they can deliver the g80-3000 with either blue or black switches and completely blank keys. This goes at about $10 more than the retail price, which makes this a really cheap DASII. I think I'll order one!

Yeah, cherry germany do seem particulaly friendly towards the customer. I seem to remember a thread where someone contacted them and got a reply that if you wanted a custom G80 (e.g. a G80-1800 with blue switches and a custom layout) then the minimum order was only 10 units instead of the normal 100 or 1000.

LOL -

The Germans get the Cherrys.
The Americans got Unicomps, lots of Ebay, Deck, a few others.
The Japanese get the best.
The Canadians get:

The Canadians get Ergo Canada, a shop that actually tells you what type of switch their mechanical keyboards are using.

[patrickgeekhack]

-Ripster
Not quite ready for the jump yet.

-huha
I have the G80-3000LSCRC-2 and was wanting a backup one since the price is quite interesting at POSGlobal.com.

-jayray999
Did you have any choice in courier company? UPS is the worst for us because they charge a ridiculous amount as customer broker fee.

[jayray999]

-jayray999
Did you have any choice in courier company? UPS is the worst for us because they charge a ridiculous amount as customer broker fee.

I don't remember but look at this: https://www.posglobal.com/global_shipping.asp

But it's a moot point because the website wont let you checkout till it is back in stock. I remember when I ordered it said 6 In Stock. Now it just says Call.