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Offline wsjudd

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Filco Convertible 2 review
« on: Tue, 21 April 2015, 11:01:29 »
Hey guys! We just published a review of the Filco Convertible 2, after I had my first hands-on time with it. You can check out the full review on our blog; here's a teaser...



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Today, like many days, I’m writing a lengthy article on a full-size Filco keyboard. I’m hitting around 80 words per minute, lovingly listing specifications and technical tips. Normally I’d be at home, but today I’m on the train – and I’m typing on my phone wirelessly. The keyboard I’m using isn’t a standard Filco; it’s the Convertible 2. It’s called the Convertible because it can work like a traditional USB keyboard when a wire is plugged in, but it’ll just as happily connect to a phone, tablet or laptop over Bluetooth when you’re sitting on the couch or on the move.

http://www.keyboardco.com/blog/index.php/2015/04/filco-convertible-2-hands-on-review/
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Re: Filco Convertible 2 review
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 22 April 2015, 11:34:38 »
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Re: Filco Convertible 2 review
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Re: Filco Convertible 2 review
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 22 April 2015, 11:57:56 »
Of all the keyboards I have tried my 2 favorites are my Filco and my KBTalkingPro - this seems like the perfect marriage of the two.
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Offline wsjudd

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Re: Filco Convertible 2 review
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 22 April 2015, 12:03:28 »
Makes sense. Let us know what you think of the keyboard once you've had time to test it out!
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Re: Filco Convertible 2 review
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 04 May 2015, 08:33:21 »
Do you guys know if Filco has any plans on making a TKL version?
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Re: Filco Convertible 2 review
« Reply #6 on: Mon, 04 May 2015, 08:43:09 »
Quote from: greath on Mon, 04 May 2015, 08:33:21
Do you guys know if Filco has any plans on making a TKL version?

I emailed diatec and they said yes they are.

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Re: Filco Convertible 2 review
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 04 May 2015, 08:44:48 »
Quote from: CommonCurt on Mon, 04 May 2015, 08:43:09
Quote from: greath on Mon, 04 May 2015, 08:33:21
Do you guys know if Filco has any plans on making a TKL version?

I emailed diatec and they said yes they are.

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Sweet. Thanks for the info!
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Re: Filco Convertible 2 review
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 08 June 2015, 10:56:08 »
Filco have been left behind too much now. The 750r from Leopold blows it away. And still with the thin ABS cap??!?

Any chance of you guys stocking Leopold?
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Re: Filco Convertible 2 review
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 09 June 2015, 08:36:07 »
Hi Sencha,

We can only support so many manufacturers while providing good support and keeping stock levels sufficiently high. When looking for new partners, we tend to look more at ones that innovate and add something new.
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Re: Filco Convertible 2 review
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 12 June 2015, 10:06:40 »
As soon as the UK Ninja version is available - count me in :)
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Offline wsjudd

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Re: Filco Convertible 2 review
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 12 June 2015, 10:40:12 »
Right on, thanks bigal!
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Re: Filco Convertible 2 review
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 12 June 2015, 17:54:30 »
Do you think they'll do a Ninja version?
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Offline wsjudd

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Re: Filco Convertible 2 review
« Reply #13 on: Sat, 13 June 2015, 02:03:53 »
I haven't heard anything like that, but I suppose you could always get a ninja key set and install it if you liked?
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