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Offline sdiearly

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New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« on: Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:23:24 »
Hi All,

I got samples from my neighbor Tai-Hao HQ.

total 111 keys in one set now,
Contains: US-104 keys, 7x SPACE, off-center step CAPSLOCK, 1.75x SHIFT, 1.5x ALT by 2, 1.5x CTRL by2.

Here are some pics:
Extra modifier keys in case


87 keys & 17keys




Win 7 logo!


7x SPACE, the order is Tai-Hao / SP / GMK
« Last Edit: Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:42:34 by sdiearly »
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:28:41 »
Sexy Raindrop look alike set.  We really need to get some Tai Hao Alps buys going. 

And even though Tai Hao is meh quality, if SP doesn't step up their game, Tai Hao could really put the hurt on them.
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:29:14 »
Where do I buy?
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:30:56 »
This set looks better than the other Taihao sets.
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:39:48 »
That looks fantastic in my opinion. Also, I don't believe that is the Win 8 logo  ;D

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Offline sdiearly

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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:42:01 »
Quote from: Gamingnow on Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:39:48
That looks fantastic in my opinion. Also, I don't believe that is the Win 8 logo  ;D

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sorry, its win 7
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:43:28 »
I actually quite like the way the Win 8 logo looks, wish more manufacturers used it with new sets.
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:44:45 »
For the price, they are really quite good (speaking of the original Tai Hao GB).  The current Tai Hao GB should prove to be the same, if not better.

These look good - the different coloured modifiers I do like :)
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 29 July 2014, 23:18:13 »
Any chance or having a taihao valentines set? Looking forward to ot! :)

Edit: nice blue anyways! Ordered 1 set :)
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 29 July 2014, 23:27:05 »
They look great against the white
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 29 July 2014, 23:43:19 »
Quote from: lotus1109 on Tue, 29 July 2014, 23:18:13
Any chance or having a taihao valentines set? Looking forward to ot! :)

Edit: nice blue anyways! Ordered 1 set :)

Where did you get your set?
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 30 July 2014, 01:09:32 »
Everyone keeps dissing Tai Hao on quality... but I'm not sure exactly how they could be worse than SP.  Are they significantly thinner?  Are they the wrong size and shape?  Do they mysteriously jump off the keyboard and attack you with a shiv made out of a stabilizer insert?

Their typography is, IMO, far better.  The stock SP font looks dated, and honestly, is only appealing for "retro" sets.

SP's big deal is customization.   But if all you want is standard OEM-profile 104 sets with your preferred colour selection, TH looks like they can do the job much cheaper and just as well.

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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 30 July 2014, 01:11:40 »
Quote from: Hak Foo on Wed, 30 July 2014, 01:09:32
Everyone keeps dissing Tai Hao on quality... but I'm not sure exactly how they could be worse than SP.  Are they significantly thinner?  Are they the wrong size and shape?  Do they mysteriously jump off the keyboard and attack you with a shiv made out of a stabilizer insert?

Their typography is, IMO, far better.  The stock SP font looks dated, and honestly, is only appealing for "retro" sets.

SP's big deal is customization.   But if all you want is standard OEM-profile 104 sets with your preferred colour selection, TH looks like they can do the job much cheaper and just as well.

Thinner and flimsier, texture is worse, etc.  It's not terrible quality by any means and is quite good for the cost.  It's just not as good as SP.  There's a reason I said SP needs to step up their game.

And I disagree on typography.  SP has its areas where the typography is better and Tai Hao has some areas where the typography is nice.  Neither is perfect....outside of the Cherry replica legends at SP.
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 30 July 2014, 01:55:43 »
Tai Hao has doubleshot blanks :p
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 30 July 2014, 22:31:01 »
Quote from: rowdy on Wed, 30 July 2014, 01:55:43
Tai Hao has doubleshot blanks :p

Yes, I should suggest them add blank R1 keys about 3~4 pcs in a set.
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #15 on: Wed, 30 July 2014, 22:42:21 »
Quote from: sdiearly on Wed, 30 July 2014, 22:31:01
Quote from: rowdy on Wed, 30 July 2014, 01:55:43
Tai Hao has doubleshot blanks :p

Yes, I should suggest them add blank R1 keys about 3~4 pcs in a set.

Yeah, no, they have DOUBLESHOT blanks.

Blank keys made from two different coloured plastics - one for the legend and one for the rest of the keycap!
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #16 on: Wed, 30 July 2014, 23:06:25 »
Quote from: nubbinator on Wed, 30 July 2014, 01:11:40
Quote from: Hak Foo on Wed, 30 July 2014, 01:09:32
Everyone keeps dissing Tai Hao on quality... but I'm not sure exactly how they could be worse than SP.  Are they significantly thinner?  Are they the wrong size and shape?  Do they mysteriously jump off the keyboard and attack you with a shiv made out of a stabilizer insert?

Their typography is, IMO, far better.  The stock SP font looks dated, and honestly, is only appealing for "retro" sets.

SP's big deal is customization.   But if all you want is standard OEM-profile 104 sets with your preferred colour selection, TH looks like they can do the job much cheaper and just as well.

Thinner and flimsier, texture is worse, etc.  It's not terrible quality by any means and is quite good for the cost.  It's just not as good as SP.  There's a reason I said SP needs to step up their game.

And I disagree on typography.  SP has its areas where the typography is better and Tai Hao has some areas where the typography is nice.  Neither is perfect....outside of the Cherry replica legends at SP.

Never tried an SP spacebar before, but the TaiHao spacebar I have currently is really tight, and when I try to pull it off, it actually flexes and bends a good amount, making me kind of scared I will break it (doesn't flex if you pull carefully and slowly, only if you pull with a lot of force).
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Re: New WIN key at Tai Hao ABS doubleshot set
« Reply #17 on: Thu, 31 July 2014, 00:04:30 »
Quote from: Kiwi_321 on Tue, 29 July 2014, 23:27:05
They look great against the white
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