Author Topic: Anyone know anything about this mech keyboard? "KB-87 Zeba" (Read 12959 times)

Twig · « **on:** Mon, 05 December 2011, 18:33:49 »

Found it on this blog
http://watchmonoblog.blog71.fc2.com/blog-entry-1773.html

I kinda like the way the switches are exposed, maybe easily customised? as it's pcb mounted.
and everything looks nice and normal in terms of layout.

can't really find any details on it

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mr626 · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 05 December 2011, 18:55:51 »

So its basically a pcb-mount tenkeyless with no case?

slueth · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 05 December 2011, 19:17:48 »

Looks like its POM keycaps? Looks familiar to the noppoo with out a case and 10-keyless layout.

Twig · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 05 December 2011, 19:25:28 »

Quote from: mr626;464818

So its basically a pcb-mount tenkeyless with no case?

yup, and that would make it the first of it's kind, if I'm not mistaken.

Quote from: slueth;464829

Looks like its POM keycaps? Looks familiar to the noppoo with out a case and 10-keyless layout.

That's what I was thinking, would be nice to see more POM out of the box. I personally prefer it over abs.

kaiserreich · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 05 December 2011, 19:32:10 »

It is also a wireless keyboard, working on the 2.4Ghz band
Keyboard is made by PLUM, much like how FILCOs are made by Costar

macro9 · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 05 December 2011, 20:08:32 »

wireless keyboard , pom keycaps , pcb-mount tenkeyless with no case , the price in china will be 459 RMB , about 80 US$ , will on market this month .

http://www.pcwaishe.cn/thread-210649-1-1.html

whiskerBox · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 05 December 2011, 21:08:08 »

Pretty cool looking board, but It obviously wouldn't be good to take around.

spolia optima · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 06 December 2011, 09:27:42 »

It's a board with keys on it. The quintessential keyboard.

dorkvader · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 06 December 2011, 09:56:56 »

Looks like what the corsair always wanted to be, though without the aluminium.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 06 December 2011, 10:56:59 »

Do want!

noodles256 · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 06 December 2011, 11:01:23 »

why is there no case lulz

pitashen · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 06 December 2011, 11:07:16 »

looks like it is going to transform at any given moment.

GeorgeStorm · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 06 December 2011, 11:14:40 »

I quite like the styling

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 06 December 2011, 11:54:07 »

Oooh wireless. I've been hoping someone besides qpad would make one eventually. Perfect for my HTPC, now where can I buy it?

kaiserreich · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 06 December 2011, 21:33:16 »

Currently up for pre-order for 500RMB at taobao. That is about $80-90

http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=13817271227&prt=1323228590600&prc=1

noodles256 · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 06 December 2011, 21:36:36 »

O wow, overlooked the post where you said it was wireless.

Group buy?

or maybe just an interest check

Gin · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 06 December 2011, 21:47:40 »

That thing would get so much dust and stuff underneath its keys so quickly.

pitashen · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 06 December 2011, 22:05:30 »

na dust wise it is not easier than regular enclosures, not to mention regular enclosure trap dust and dandruff...

liquid spill entering from the sides is more of a problem... IMO

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 06 December 2011, 22:29:31 »

Well I know what will likely be my first 2012 keyboard purchase.
Seems that is black switch only on the presale there. I hope there is some other switch choice, but even if not I will still buy it.

kaiserreich · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 07 December 2011, 04:06:15 »

Quote from: noodles256;465503

O wow, overlooked the post where you said it was wireless.

Group buy?

or maybe just an interest check

Get Qtan to do it, I'm sure loads of us will buy just 'cause it is wireless.

Maybe I should post more pictures.
Source is from a PcWaishe which needs you to login to view the pictures

GeorgeStorm · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 07 December 2011, 07:04:23 »

This would be awesome for my family possibly, if anyone from the uk is going to buy one, can they let me know so we could save on shipping or whatever?

keyboardlover · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 07 December 2011, 07:21:28 »

I could care less about the wireless part. But a PCB-mounted tenkeyless hasn't existed up until now. As you can easily swap switches without desoldering, do want!

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 07 December 2011, 07:59:19 »

hmm wonder how the battery would hold up

hazeluff · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 07 December 2011, 09:03:17 »

Quote from: slueth;464829

Looks like its POM keycaps? Looks familiar to the noppoo with out a case and 10-keyless layout.

First thing I thought of.

reaper · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 07 December 2011, 09:31:47 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon;465703

hmm wonder how the battery would hold up

That's exactly what I was thinking when I first read about the wireless part. Oh well, if it isn't too expensive then I might be in for one.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 07 December 2011, 09:37:40 »

I posted in qtan's subforum asking if he can get these...

kaiserreich · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 07 December 2011, 09:45:18 »

Quote from: keyboardlover;465773

I posted in qtan's subforum asking if he can get these...

I love the easy access to Taobao even though I live a few thousand kilometers from China.

kaiserreich · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 07 December 2011, 11:31:39 »

I guess I was wrong about people buying 'cause it is wireless.
Anyway, the keyboard allows 2 mode of operation. With and without wire.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 07 December 2011, 12:11:53 »

Quote from: kaiserreich;465869

Anyway, the keyboard allows 2 mode of operation. With and without wire.

Now I'm even more interested, since I would prefer to use it wired.

kaiserreich · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 07 December 2011, 12:33:51 »

http://www.pcwaishe.cn/thread-210649-1-1.html

Go to your favourite translator and read the review.

Keyboard uses 2x AAA batteries.
Battery life quoted by manufacturer is standby time for 60days or full usage for 70-80hours.

slueth · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 07 December 2011, 12:37:16 »

too bad they didn't include rechargeable batteries for it. Probably ups the costs.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 07 December 2011, 13:13:41 »

Yes, a rechargeable li ion battery would have been nice, with recharge over the usb like some of the newer mice do. Oh well you can always buy rechargeable aaa battery for it.

elton5354 · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 22 December 2011, 03:37:43 »

Can I just order this off TaoBao?

Human · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 22 December 2011, 09:20:16 »

Quote from: elton5354;475729

Can I just order this off TaoBao?

For sure you can order it, just that who suppose to ship it to you?
BTW, according to their official store(sort of), it is called NEO ZELIA instead of zeba.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=13413025222

Human · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 22 December 2011, 13:46:56 »

Anyone mentioned about POM? BTW, they are from KBC.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 22 December 2011, 13:59:54 »

I like those ectoplasm / snot color caps. Do they glow in the dark? Looks like that glow in the dark color.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 23 December 2011, 08:06:33 »

These appear to be available on Taobao:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=13423377155

I've asked Obook for a quote.

Edit: I ordered one!

Human · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 23 December 2011, 13:12:19 »

Quote from: keyboardlover;476572

These appear to be available on Taobao:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=13423377155

I've asked Obook for a quote.

Edit: I ordered one!

Nice [strike]guinea pig[/strike] purchase I mean. When it reach do share with us on the built quality and QC for a China Brand + China Product.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 23 December 2011, 13:30:49 »

Quote from: Human;476777

Nice [strike]guinea pig[/strike] purchase I mean. When it reach do share with us on the built quality and QC for a China Brand + China Product.

You bet, I plan on doing a full review.

ignition · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 30 December 2011, 00:53:51 »

hope nobody minds me bumping this thread, just figured i'd share my thoughts on this keyboard.

- feels pretty solid; flexes only when twisted intentionally
- keycaps have uniform lettering (so far); but some are not as textured as others
- rubber feet like the poker, so not adjustable
- doesn't come with batteries, so I have yet to play around with the wireless function

Human · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 30 December 2011, 01:36:49 »

Quote from: ignition;480045

hope nobody minds me bumping this thread, just figured i'd share my thoughts on this keyboard.

- feels pretty solid; flexes only when twisted intentionally
- keycaps have uniform lettering (so far); but some are not as textured as others
- rubber feet like the poker, so not adjustable
- doesn't come with batteries, so I have yet to play around with the wireless function

Most of its owners(from China) reported that the wireless range sucks to the core. It can't go anywhere over 3m unblocked...

kaiserreich · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 30 December 2011, 09:49:52 »

The initial design was for 6Meter range based on what the designer said.
They are moving a 2nd version soon with longer range but shorter battery life

On a side note, here's some pictures of the Winter Special Edition

Source: http://www.pcwaishe.cn/thread-278861-1-2.html

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 30 December 2011, 10:31:50 »

Ooooooh pretty.

ignition · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 30 December 2011, 10:56:31 »

Quote from: dante;480168

I'm assuming you've got Cherry Blacks since this is all that is available at the current time; did you notice any flexing in the PCB towards the center of the board? This is an issue in the Poker that's been corrected in the Pure [I'm assuming this as they've added an additional screw and made a point of it], I just want to know if its present here.

no, no flex towards the center.

GeorgeStorm · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 01 January 2012, 18:16:45 »

That looks soo good.
What price is this board?

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 01 January 2012, 18:27:19 »

KL bought one via a TaoBao agent for $133. It might be a little cheaper once more widely available but probably not by much.

ignition · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 02 January 2012, 01:28:21 »

finally got to playing around with the wireless.

edit:

my mistake; it appears that it's not really locking up, just limiting certain key combinations on wireless (e.g. shift+A+W won't work). I guess it works well enough for everyday browsing.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #47 on:** Sat, 07 January 2012, 23:40:52 »

Review is up!

Human · « **Reply #48 on:** Sun, 08 January 2012, 01:52:21 »

Quote from: keyboardlover;485768

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Author Topic: Anyone know anything about this mech keyboard? "KB-87 Zeba" (Read 12959 times)