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[IC] Constance - F13 TKL (GB LIVE 10 Oct, 2024 - 11 Nov, 2024)
aiglatsonstudio:
Hello everyone , here comes the announcement you've all been waiting for!
After a long development process, we are excited to announce the GB date for Constance TKL:
GB Dates: October 10th, 2024 - November 11th, 2024
Estimated Shipping: Q2 2025 (considering LNY)
Here’s a summary of what has changed since the IC
1. Based on your feedback, we’ve adjusted the pricing to be more appealing. The starting configuration is now $439 USD, which includes a plate and solder PCB. If you’ve been holding off, now’s the perfect time to jump in. I assure you, the quality will be worth every penny!
2. The plate has been redesigned for a more stable spacebar.
3. Several of you raised concerns about the long feet causing a "thuddy" sound due to vibrations, especially in the spacebar, even on desk mats. We tested it and found the issue valid. Our solution is to keep the aesthetic of the long feet but elevate the end points so there are only four contact areas. This gives the keyboard a cleaner, more poppy sound. Special thanks to Della 960 for inspiring this design and giving their blessing.
4. We’ve added the Raw colorway! These cases will be clear anodized to prevent oxidation, but they’ll show machining marks and scratches, which I think adds to the charm of raw boards.
Vendors
Global: Kbdfans
US: Divinikeys
KR: Geonworks
EU: Delta Key Co
UK: Prototypist
OCE: Cafege
VN: MOKB
CA: Minokeys
SG: ilumkb
ID: Kukey Studio
TH: Aiglatson Studio
MY: Mecha
IN: Neo Macro
Update [26/09/2024]
According to the survey results, over 50% of users are interested in plates other than aluminum. You’ll now be able to choose your full plate of choice. Aluminum, PP, and PC are available at no extra charge, while CF will have a $10 additional cost. We truly appreciate your input!
Techdude594:
This looks great! Anodized purple especially :D
I have one question, will we be able to switch out the solder PCB for a hotswap PCB in the base kit for $10 extra?
dskeeb:
--- Quote from: aiglatsonstudio on Wed, 25 September 2024, 03:32:38 ---Update [26/09/2024]
According to the survey results, over 50% of users are interested in plates other than aluminum. You’ll now be able to choose your full plate of choice. Aluminum, PP, and PC are available at no extra charge, while CF will have a $10 additional cost. We truly appreciate your input!
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I'm so glad I came across your update note on 26 Sep, 2024 today on 5 Oct, 2024. I'm equally glad that you have turned out to be a designer that would make changes when they are good for everyone.
On the very same day, 26 Sep, unaware of your updates, I contacted my local vendor and expressed my dismay about the pricing structure being discriminatory towards customers wanting non-metalic plates. All vendor's responses were based on his own assumptions but presenting them as a fact and keep escalating a simple discussion to a full feud now. The last discussion from this vendor was, he was happy to cancel all my standing orders when I didn't ask to do so.
Even though it is going to cost me more, I will not allow to be bullied by my local vendor and will place my Constance TKL order with another vendor.
Once again, thank you for your integrity as a designer to identify and fix the problem quickly.
aiglatsonstudio:
--- Quote from: Techdude594 on Fri, 04 October 2024, 17:02:50 ---This looks great! Anodized purple especially :D
I have one question, will we be able to switch out the solder PCB for a hotswap PCB in the base kit for $10 extra?
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The keyboard kit does not include a PCB, so you will have the option to purchase either the solder or hotswap PCB separately :D
aiglatsonstudio:
--- Quote from: dskeeb on Sat, 05 October 2024, 06:44:08 ---
--- Quote from: aiglatsonstudio on Wed, 25 September 2024, 03:32:38 ---Update [26/09/2024]
According to the survey results, over 50% of users are interested in plates other than aluminum. You’ll now be able to choose your full plate of choice. Aluminum, PP, and PC are available at no extra charge, while CF will have a $10 additional cost. We truly appreciate your input!
--- End quote ---
I'm so glad I came across your update note on 26 Sep, 2024 today on 5 Oct, 2024. I'm equally glad that you have turned out to be a designer that would make changes when they are good for everyone.
On the very same day, 26 Sep, unaware of your updates, I contacted my local vendor and expressed my dismay about the pricing structure being discriminatory towards customers wanting non-metalic plates. All vendor's responses were based on his own assumptions but presenting them as a fact and keep escalating a simple discussion to a full feud now. The last discussion from this vendor was, he was happy to cancel all my standing orders when I didn't ask to do so.
Even though it is going to cost me more, I will not allow to be bullied by my local vendor and will place my Constance TKL order with another vendor.
Once again, thank you for your integrity as a designer to identify and fix the problem quickly.
--- End quote ---
Thanks so much for reaching out and for your kind words about the update! I'm really glad you found it helpful. I'm sorry to hear about the frustrating experience you've had with your local vendor. I've worked with the vendors I chose for Constance on multiple projects, and I do believe they're good vendors who wouldn't intend for anyone, especially a potential customer, to feel that way. That said, I don't know all the details, and I sincerely hope everything can be resolved smoothly.
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