Poker (3rd batch) and Pure and Race

[p.s.]

Hi everyone,

50 keyboards from vortex are on the way to my partner's place in California. Pure and Poker will be ready for shipping on May 21, 2012 or so. And Race on May 28, 2012.

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Pricing and availability:

1.1 Poker with brown switches and ABS keycaps
    $99.99 each ---NOT arrived yet.


2.1 Pure with blue switches, orange LEDs and plastic case
    $104.99 each ---  0 PCS available

2.2 Pure with brown switches, orange LEDs and plastic case
    $109.99 each --- 0 PCS available

2.3 Pure with red switches, orange LEDs and black AlUMINUM case
    $199.99 each --- 0 PCS available


3.1 Race with blue switches, green LEDs
    $119.99 each --- 2 reserved 5 PCS available


3.2 Race with brown switches, green LEDs
    $124.99 each --- 2 reserved 5 PCS available


3.1 Race with Red switches, green LEDs
    $129.99 each --- 1 reserved 5 PCS available

PICTUREs will be updated later.


Shipping: Shipping will done through USPS and handled by my partner in California. USPS priority will be default option for Customers within the States, which cost $10 to $15. We charge the rate of USPS plus $0.99 for handling.

Canadian customers can choose between $15-ish 1st class mail or $25-ish priority.

We have used both 1st class mail and priority for international customers. The delivery time differed amoung countries and USPS has no estimation. International customers please contact me for shipping details.

My partner is a student of UCI, pick-up is available too if you are near by. Though he said only attractive females are welcomed.

Ordering: if you are interested in the boards listed above, please send me a PM or email to patrickpushen(at)gmail(dot)com including your paypayl account and zip code (US) or address(International). We will be only sending invoices when the board are ready. The board will be sent within 24hr of payment. If payment is not collected within 24 hrs without any notice, we will withdraw the invoice.

Thanks for reading and all questions are welcomed.

(any of you playing Diablo 3?)

Update:
Good news:
1. Pures and Races arrived. We started shipping already. US buyers should be getting their tracking number today or tomorrow morning. International buyer should be getting theirs on Tuesday since 1st class international requests inspection in postal office.

Bad news:
1. Just found out Pokers are not in this shipment. Failure of communication between Vortex and me. I will contact 2 buyers who already paid for them regarding refund.
2.  There is no manual in Pure's box. I will send all Pure buyers the soft copy. Seriously I should ask Vortex for a refund/discount next time.

Other thought:
There were a few UK buyers contacted me about buying and shipping to UK. As I explained before, there are two shipping options
i. 1 st class mail internationl, $17.88, non-insurable, took 5 weeks for a British buyer last batch, and lost one in Germany.
ii. Priority international, $45-ish, insurable, guaranteed delivery within 6 - 10 business days
I highly recommend that you guys could bundle your orders together to one address by Priority and distribute them within your country. I will try to contact you later.

[p.s.]

3001. elton5354 --- Pure --- Blue ---shipped
3002. Norman --- Pure ---Blue --- shipped
3003. MagicMeatball  --- Pure ---Brown --- shipped
3004. DanGWanG --- Pure --- Special RED alu case --- shipped
3005. net2522 --- Pure --- Blue --- paid
3006. net2522 --- Race --- Red --- invoice sent
3007. dogcrapau --- Pure --- Blue --- shipped
3008.  boost --- Pure --- Blue --- shipped
3009. jdcarpe --- Pure --- Brown --- shipped
3010. 1391401 --- Race --- Blue --- shipped
3011. njvz --- Pure --- Blue --- shipped
3012. Weapon --- Pure --- Brown --- shipped
3013. kolinahr --- Race --- Blue --- shipped
3014. kolinahr --- Pure --- Special RED alu case --- shipped
3015. mkawa --- Pure --- Blue --- shipped
3016. Boby --- Race---Brown --- shipped
3017. Jason --- Pure --- Brown --- shipped
3018. PureNorth --- Pure --- Brown --- shipped
3019. tonpu --- Pure --- Brown --- shipped
3020. Dougan --- Race --- Brown --- shipped
3021. theq629 --- Poker --- Brown --- refunded/order canceled
3022. captain --- Pure --- Special RED alu case --- shipped
3023. kriminal  --- Pure --- Brown --- order canceled
3024.  rtos  --- Poker --- Brown --- refunded/order canceled
3025. syntinex   --- Pure --- Brown --- shipped
3026. All The Fire --- Pure --- Special RED alu case --- shipped
3027. treble --- Pure --- Special RED alu case --- shipped

[net2522]

:behindsofa:

[mkawa]

would order a pure if i didn't have one on order with sherryton. glws!!

[MMB]

What color are the race bodies/keycaps?

[DanGWanG]

PM'd for a Pure with Aluminum case =)

Edit:  Are the Aluminum cases compatible with Pokers as well?

[dogcrapau]

how come they dont come in white LEDs?
eitherway pmd for blue switch pure with orange

[boost]

Can the pure fit inside of an aluminum poker case?

[mkawa]

pure and poker case/pcbs are cross-compatible

[boost]

pure and poker case/pcbs are cross-compatible

Thanks!!!

PMed for pure with blues.. Just wished you has pure with reds without alum case ;(

[GeorgeStorm]

Since it doesn't look like the boards are actually going to come from sherryton, this is very tempting.

[dogcrapau]

mkawa is spot on
http://mesak.wablog.info/blog/read.php?497
judging from this picture the only difference is the middle screw which the poker pcb doesnt have a hole for.

[mkawa]

Since it doesn't look like the boards are actually going to come from sherryton, this is very tempting.

why do you say this?

[dogcrapau]

modifying this keyboard will be a PITA, if one would have to desolder each led on each switch.
would anyone know if replacement letter only transparent key caps will be available? or at least KBT keycaps in PBT?

[GeorgeStorm]

Had an original email saying how much postage would be, but nothing else since.
I asked about dates, and was told they had a problem with paypal and had to wait to solve that, no indication of timeline.

[jdcarpe]

PM sent for Pure with browns

[PureNorth]

Waiting on pictures of Pure with orange LEDs. Very interested.

[mkawa]

Had an original email saying how much postage would be, but nothing else since.
I asked about dates, and was told they had a problem with paypal and had to wait to solve that, no indication of timeline.

i've pinged him. hopefully he will update us all soon

[Hzza]

Any reason why Pure's WITHOUT LED's can't be imported?  I wouldn't be asking this question if KBC would update their Pokers with an additional screw.

I'm glad I'm not the only one waiting for a non-disco Pure; the only reason I want to move on from my Poker is the lack of a dedicated Esc.

[MMB]

I'm glad I'm not the only one waiting for a non-disco Pure; the only reason I want to move on from my Poker is the lack of a dedicated Esc.

Function key + Q = Dedicated Esc key.

[dogcrapau]

Any reason why Pure's WITHOUT LED's can't be imported?  I wouldn't be asking this question if KBC would update their Pokers with an additional screw.

i thought there was  a mod for this, some foam in the centre will stabilise the board?

[dogcrapau]

There is a mod for this yes, but on principle I am not going to fix their board for them.

ic what you mean

[net2522]

^^Pure without led. It's Poker then.

[theq629]

What are the keycaps on the Pures?

[elton5354]

Abs since they are going to be see thru

[G.C.W.]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27475844@N05/7196213822/

[elton5354]

Nice pictures. They look awesome!

[JimBobMorris]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27475844@N05/7196213822/

...What

I don't see a full backlit keyboard like the PURE was advertised to be.
Am i missing something?

Either way, I'm excited to see pics of the PURE in the aluminum case.

Edit: Realised that there are non-backlit versions of the PURE *facepalm*

[G.C.W.]

http://kbtalking.cool3c.com/article/58622

[PureNorth]

Shame they have the KBTalking logo on the enter key. Sweet board though.

[p.s.]

would order a pure if i didn't have one on order with sherryton. glws!!

Thanks!

What color are the race bodies/keycaps?

Black

PM'd for a Pure with Aluminum case =)

Edit:  Are the Aluminum cases compatible with Pokers as well?

Can the pure fit inside of an aluminum poker case?

Actually according to my discussion with Vortex, you have to remove the copper pillar in the middle or somehow (file it or cut it) to redue the height of it to prevent it from contacting the PCB before pairing it the Poker.

Any reason why Pure's WITHOUT LED's can't be imported?  I wouldn't be asking this question if KBC would update their Pokers with an additional screw.

There is a mod for this yes, but on principle I am not going to fix their board for them.

I will talk to them about the extra screw and see what they can do.

modifying this keyboard will be a PITA, if one would have to desolder each led on each switch.
would anyone know if replacement letter only transparent key caps will be available? or at least KBT keycaps in PBT?

What are the keycaps on the Pures?

PBT caps won't be transparent. Currently there are ABS transparent keycaps on both Pure and Race in this batch. I will have some PBT caps for Poker coming in June.

[irjoe]

when will other LED color options be available?

[mkawa]

Actually according to my discussion with Vortex, you have to remove the copper pillar in the middle or somehow (file it or cut it) to redue the height of it to prevent it from contacting the PCB before pairing it the Poker.

in my experience the copper bit is press-fit, and can just be pulled out.

[boost]

cant wait for my pure

[gliy]

Are these all 60%, or are some of them more?

[MMB]

Are these all 60%, or are some of them more?

http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?27216-60-Keyboard-Pure-Layout-(ASCII)

[WRXChris]

Are these all 60%, or are some of them more?

the Race is considered 75%

[jchangy510]

PM Sent

[PureNorth]

Sent PM for reserving Pure brown

[absyrd]

Argh. Need a race with brown switches and white LEDs.

Anyhow... trustworthy seller here!

[tobr1an]

Dumb question but whats the difference between race and pure?

[absyrd]

Dumb question but whats the difference between race and pure?

The Pure is a 60% keyboard where your function row, arrows, etc are all now Fn accessible-only keys.

The Race is 75% where you have most of those keys, but they are just jammed in tighter.

Look at all the pics in feng's post for the limited edition ones.

[mkawa]

MagicMeatball:

I had a real crappy day today and felt terrible - after seeing your signature I was in tears.  Nice job

sorry, totally OT p.s., but i had a terrible day too. crappy day bros unite!

[TwoPointFour]

RE: the Race, is there verification of Mac compatibility?  I've heard conflicting things about the first few batches.  Have the bugs been ironed out?

[snarlingchicken]

Dang, he's at UCI? Lol, well that would be convenient for me then seeing as I am too. Too bad I already ordered a RACE from iMav. T_T

[irjoe]

Wat. Race works with Macs? I thought they never did, and didn't hear about any fixes

[yearn4]

Is the alum case anodized

[captain]

Damn!  Out of Blues already!?  :-(

[Rumudiez]

Is that orange LED Pure with blue switches still available? If so, I'd love to reserve an order for it!

[danielucf]

Ugh I feel violated by qtan. $143.99 for Orange back lit Pure wish I would have seen this first

[boost]

Do you have a order lust ps?

[jdcarpe]

Do you have a order lust ps?

"Order lust." Yep, that's MY problem, alright.

[Rinsaku]

Pm'd for a poker with browns! ^_^

[boost]

"Order lust." Yep, that's MY problem, alright.

LOL

[hamza_tm]

Qtan was selling Pokers with blacks for $82 + shipping..

I don't know but $20 more for browns seems a bit much, doesn't it?

Considering your Pure's are much much cheaper than his lol.

[theq629]

Is the keycap lettering on the pokers the engraved black-on-black, or something else? (Sorry if this is another noob question.)

[mkawa]

laser infill white on black

[Brendan]

Is it shipping from Markham? Can I pick it up?

[MMB]

"Shipping will done through USPS and handled by my partner in California"

Is it shipping from Markham? Can I pick it up?

[p.s.]

Ugh I feel violated by qtan. $143.99 for Orange back lit Pure wish I would have seen this first

It is the first run, I might adjust my price later.

[p.s.]

Sorry my man.
Let's see what I can do.
"Markham group buy" maybe.

Is it shipping from Markham? Can I pick it up?

[kriminal]

man.. when are they going to release any john mc cain white on whites?

[danielucf]

It is the first run, I might adjust my price later.

When you think about it a larger keyboard with more keys (the Race) should cost more than a smaller keyboard with less keys (the pure) when all else is considered like identical switches and similar back lighting.

[mkawa]

it does. the 200$ pure has a milled and anodized aluminum case

[danielucf]

it does. the 200$ pure has a milled and anodized aluminum case

I'm comparing in general to qtan's price of ~$144 for pure and ~125 for Race. Qtan has the special edition pure for $250 compared to p.s.'s price of $200. Not unlike milk on a hot summer day, Qtan was a bad choice...this time.

[mkawa]

ooh. sorry, misunderstood.

i did think qtan's pricing looked a little high this time, especially given his pricing for pokers before the big vortex drought.

the pure pricing may have more to do with how much qtan paid in shipping though; keep in mind he did have the units a week earlier than everyone else.

[danielucf]

I'm only complaining because in theory the seller could see it, and the competition's price, and potentially lower the price for others. Who knows maybe even give me a % off coupon to buy more stuff (which I probably would)

[WRXChris]

especially given his pricing for pokers before the big vortex drought.

the drought seems to have had the same effect on pokers/pures/races as the 2011 Thailand floods had on hard drives!  aka, an opportunity for all parties involved to reset the pricing structure to a more favorable level, lol

[net2522]

^Dude, Thailand floods is really bad...

[Loligagger]

Any eta on when things like engraved pbt caps, & the aluminum case in other colors will be available?

[mkawa]

don't hold your breath

[qtan5370]

Good lucky.

I already run out of Pure, those staff sell really quick.

If you want me sell the rest, I can do so on eBay too.

Price of Pure and Race will drop to "normal" later next month if the factory make out those on time.

[PureNorth]

Any word if today is shipping day?

[net2522]

^Did you get an invoice?

[MMB]

"We will be only sending invoices when the board are ready. The board will be sent within 24hr of payment."

Any word if today is shipping day?

[net2522]

Nooooooooo!!   (hope it's not delay feverrrr):tsk:

[p.s.]

Sorry for the delay. I was off town for the Victoria Day long weekend and it seems my partner missed the first delivery. He will pick it up on Thursday and we start shipping on Saturday May 26th. Given that his final exams are coming soon, I would not like to push him too much.

Tracking number  "EE637973403TW", information available on USPS.

My shipment is now sitting in the post office and waiting for pick-up.

I will update the waiting list later today on the 2nd post.

[mkawa]

1) victoria day? shock

2) hooray!

[kriminal]

ooooh la la!!

[boost]

Sorry for the delay. I was off town for the Victoria Day long weekend and it seems my partner missed the first delivery. He will pick it up on Thursday and we start shipping on Saturday May 26th. Given that his final exams are coming soon, I would not like to push him too much.

Tracking number  "EE637973403TW", information available on USPS.

My shipment is now sitting in the post office and waiting for pick-up.

I will update the waiting list later today on the 2nd post.

Nice

[Vizaari]

How is it with shipping to Norway?

[snarlingchicken]

Sorry for the delay. I was off town for the Victoria Day long weekend and it seems my partner missed the first delivery. He will pick it up on Thursday and we start shipping on Saturday May 26th. Given that his final exams are coming soon, I would not like to push him too much.

Tracking number  "EE637973403TW", information available on USPS.

My shipment is now sitting in the post office and waiting for pick-up.

I will update the waiting list later today on the 2nd post.

Pshhh finals at UCI don't start for another 3 weeks :3 If anything he should get it done and out of the way earlier haha.

[mkawa]

hah! that's a good point. besides, i'm really close; should be easier to pack and ship

[f4d3]

I'm tempted to buy a pure with mx red but I don't want the aluminum case. Anybody want to trade their plastic pure case + cash for an aluminum case?

[captain]

Just buy the Al Reds.  You'll thank me later.  ;-)

[mkawa]

a-ha! i see this was delivered.

i'm not stalking your partner! really!

[yearn4]

take pictures of the boards!

[p.s.]

He picked it up yesterday. It will take a little while for unpacking and testing etc. We will start invoicing today and shipping tomorrow. I would ask him to take pics.

a-ha! i see this was delivered.

i'm not stalking your partner! really!

[mkawa]

yay!

[MMB]

Invoice paid.

Thanks!

[boost]

Paid

[kolinahr]

Paid, now the wait.

[tonpu]

paid!

[njvz]

Paid!

[p.s.]

Please check updates on the second post. I saw all your payments.

[mkawa]

paid

[DanGWanG]

Paid!

[jchangy510]

payment sent

[dogcrapau]

Paid

[PureNorth]

Paid

[kolinahr]

Pictures look awesome

[p.s.]

Update:
Good news:
1. Pures and Races arrived. We started shipping already. US buyers should be getting their tracking number today or tomorrow morning. International buyer should be getting theirs on Tuesday since 1st class international requests inspection in postal office and Monday is holiday in US.

Bad news:
1. Just found out Pokers are not in this shipment. Failure of communication between Vortex and me. I will contact 2 buyers who already paid for them regarding refund.
2.  There is no manual in Pure's box. I will send all Pure buyers the soft copy. Seriously I should ask Vortex for a refund/discount next time.

Other thought:
There were a few UK buyers contacted me about buying and shipping to UK. As I explained before, there are two shipping options
i. 1 st class mail internationl, $17.88, non-insurable, took 5 weeks for a British buyer last batch, and lost one in Germany.
ii. Priority international, $45-ish, insurable, guaranteed delivery within 6 - 10 business days
I highly recommend that you guys could bundle your orders together to one address by Priority and distribute them within your country. I will try to contact you later.

[mkawa]

thanks for the update p.s. looking forward to my board on tuesday

[p.s.]

Did you pay the invoice?

thanks for the update p.s. looking forward to my board on tuesday

[DanGWanG]

Update:
Good news:
1. Pures and Races arrived. We started shipping already. US buyers should be getting their tracking number today or tomorrow morning. International buyer should be getting theirs on Tuesday since 1st class international requests inspection in postal office and Monday is holiday in US.

Hurray!  Can't wait...

[mkawa]

Did you pay the invoice?

odd, i thought i did, but paypal didn't agree. well, paid now. weird.

[f4d3]

I wish the enter key on the pure wasn't so ugly, now I have to reconsider my decision.

[MMB]

I wish the enter key on the pure wasn't so ugly, now I have to reconsider my decision.

It is rather hideous. I wonder if we can swap it with the Race enter key. Nothing I dislike more than obnoxious branding (hello CMStorm)

[elton5354]

I like it. It's very subtle since it blends in.

[njvz]

Yeah, I actually don't think it looks so bad. It's not super goofy or anything.

[p.s.]

just updated a few tracking number on paypal.

[boost]

just updated a few tracking number on paypal.

Got it, can't wait

[DanGWanG]

Got my tracking a few days ago but still says there is no information for it.  Any idea if mine was shipped out yet?

[boost]

Mine will be here on Thursday

[mkawa]

hey p.s., was mine shipped out yesterday?

[MMB]

Mine will arrive tomorrow ^________^

[p.s.]

Expected delivery should be tomorrow.

Got my tracking a few days ago but still says there is no information for it.  Any idea if mine was shipped out yet?

And Mkawa, yours are shipped. I should be able to update your tracking number after work.

[mkawa]

thanks ps. i suspect it will be waiting for me when i get home then!

[p.s.]

Today or tomorrow. Thank you for your purchase and enjoy your new toy.

Thanks to you all buyers.

thanks ps. i suspect it will be waiting for me when i get home then!

[kolinahr]

So USPS tracking says mine have gone to Maine (I live in Texas).

USPS is obviously a master of routing operations. Or they put them on the wrong truck.

[boost]

So USPS tracking says mine have gone to Maine (I live in Texas).

USPS is obviously a master of routing operations. Or they put them on the wrong truck.

No, it hits different bulk mail facilities and bmc offices for sorting.

[p.s.]

Maine? Is it heading to Quebec?  Good thing I have your parcel insured.

So USPS tracking says mine have gone to Maine (I live in Texas).

USPS is obviously a master of routing operations. Or they put them on the wrong truck.

[kolinahr]

I know they do some weird stuff, but since their delivery estimate was today I doubt this was intentional.

I'm sure it will get here eventually, just something of an inconvenience.

[DanGWanG]

Think mine came in today lol

[kolinahr]

Mine were supposed to arrive today

[boost]

I'm hoping mine is there when I get home

[p.s.]

I saw it is out for delivery.

I'm hoping mine is there when I get home

Released one Pure with Brown for sale.

[elton5354]

No tracking for Canadians?

[p.s.]

I have updated your tracking number on Paypal. Just in case you did not receive the tracking from paypal, I am sending it to you by PM.

No tracking for Canadians?

[PureNorth]

Misrouted, stupid USPS.

[p.s.]

lol
What's wrong with your postal service?

Misrouted, stupid USPS.

[metafour]

lol
What's wrong with your postal service?

It's government run?

[boost]

Got a link to the manual for the pure?

[net2522]

You can ask on vortex fb page. I got race eng. manual over there.

anyway you got your pure yet?  REVIEW!!!!

[boost]

You can ask on vortex fb page. I got race eng. manual over there.

anyway you got your pure yet?  REVIEW!!!!

I got it, but don't know how to turn the leds on

[net2522]

^crap!!


http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.277580352309682.61655.241720585895659&type=3

[net2522]

Pure Manual
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[njvz]

Mine's here! YUESSSSS

[captain]

Maine is often mistaken for Texas by the USPS from Cali.  They're all stoned out of their minds out there.  ;-)

Fantastic GB p.s.!  :-)

According to the Enter key, it's KBStalking, as in paparazzi after BrAngelina.  Or maybe it's KB(Squirrel)talking.

The KBStalking Pure appears to be plug&play with OSX, so all those naysayers were wrong–thankfully!  I think this is going to be a HHKB killer for MacBooks.

Here are some notes:

fn+B cycles through the three lighting modes (OFF, ON (after which fn+V and fn+N will change brightness), "breathing mode")
fn+Z/sw3 turns fn on like fn-lock, so you can use all the second level features of keys without holding fn down.
fn+Asw2
fn+Qsw1
              both of these turn on some BRIGHT white lights under the space bar.  No idea what else they do.
I have not changed the DIP switches from all off.  Remapping alt and acorn to option and command works fine in OSX's Prefs for Keyboards.
Even the volume controls work great!

My only real complaint is that tilde is off to the right of right-shift.  If anyone knows of a way to modify ESC to be ~, please let me know.

Now, where is my cheat sheet for the DIPs?  My Chingrish is not so great, but here's what translates from cool3:

This is the mode of operation of SW   DIP SW2/3/4 of course, be processed together in the same two buttons
  Simply the order of the the DIP2 tube two buttons (L-Win, L-the Alt), which is on the left, which is on the right
  DIP3 and DIP4 tube decided on the location of L-Win, L-the Alt the Fn or the original set
  List
  off-off-off => L-Win_L-Alt
  off-off-on => Fn_L-Alt
  off-on-off => L-Win_Fn
  off-on-on => Fn_Fn
  on-off-off => L-Alt_L-Win
  on-off-on => Fn_L-Win
  on-on-off => L-Alt_Fn
  on-on-on => Fn_Fn

[net2522]

Maine is often mistaken for Texas by the USPS from Cali.  They're all stoned out of their minds out there.  ;-)

Fantastic GB p.s.!  :-)

According to the Enter key, it's KBStalking, as in paparazzi after BrAngelina.  Or maybe it's KB(Squirrel)talking.

The KBStalking Pure appears to be plug&play with OSX, so all those naysayers were wrong–thankfully!  I think this is going to be a HHKB killer for MacBooks.

Here are some notes:

fn+B cycles through the three lighting modes (OFF, ON (after which fn+V and fn+N will change brightness), "breathing mode")
fn+Z/sw3 turns fn on like fn-lock, so you can use all the second level features of keys without holding fn down.
fn+Asw2
fn+Qsw1
              both of these turn on some BRIGHT white lights under the space bar.  No idea what else they do.
I have not changed the DIP switches from all off.  Remapping alt and acorn to option and command works fine in OSX's Prefs for Keyboards.
Even the volume controls work great!

My only real complaint is that tilde is off to the right of right-shift.  If anyone knows of a way to modify ESC to be ~, please let me know.

Now, where is my cheat sheet for the DIPs?  My Chingrish is not so great, but here's what translates from cool3:

This is the mode of operation of SW   DIP SW2/3/4 of course, be processed together in the same two buttons
  Simply the order of the the DIP2 tube two buttons (L-Win, L-the Alt), which is on the left, which is on the right
  DIP3 and DIP4 tube decided on the location of L-Win, L-the Alt the Fn or the original set
  List
  off-off-off => L-Win_L-Alt
  off-off-on => Fn_L-Alt
  off-on-off => L-Win_Fn
  off-on-on => Fn_Fn
  on-off-off => L-Alt_L-Win
  on-off-on => Fn_L-Win
  on-on-off => L-Alt_Fn
  on-on-on => Fn_Fn

picturesss!!

[captain]

It just needs a 6" left-turn USB cable to fit perfectly. :-)

[net2522]

^Is the plastic case is same as poker?

[irjoe]

Does this picture mean the keyboard works flawlessly on a os x??!

edit: wait, nevermind, I thought it was the race for some reason >.<
My b dawg.

[boost]

Thanks captain...

[captain]

Does this picture mean the keyboard works flawlessly on a os x??!

Read my review above for details.  As far as I can tell everything on the Pure is 100% functional with OS X!  

I'm glad p.s. ran out of Blues; this was really my second choice, but I find the Al case Reds is really nice. I predict everyone will be clambering for these pretty soon.  :-D

I have a little video showing "breathing", as well as how blindingly bright the white LEDs are. Anyone know how to post video clips?

[DanGWanG]

All I have to say is, whiskerBox USB Cable + Aluminum Pure + Cherry Reds....amazing.

[net2522]

^Dangwang Can it fit into treble tray?

[p.s.]

I can confirm it. Yes!
And could you send me the English Manual? I can only find a Chinese one.

^Dangwang Can it fit into treble tray?

[captain]

As you can see above, it fits perfectly on a MacBook Air, and surprisingly manages to NOT push down on the underlying keys, which is something NONE of my other keyboards will do.  

edit: [strike]One slight problem... Upon closer examination I think I got the wrong keyboard.  This appears to be a plastic, not Aluminum, case.  :-o[/strike]   Wow, the Aluminum is so well made that, with the textured paint over it, it seemed just too perfect to be true, but upon even closer examination (I pulled back a rubber foot and scratched it with a knife  :-P) it really is pure Aluminum metal.  SWEET!  :-D

[net2522]

I can confirm it. Yes!
And could you send me the English Manual? I can only find a Chinese one.

I'll sent via email then

[net2522]

Sent! and Phone No. also

[p.s.]

Is it with Red switches? Vortex should have sent me 5 reds with Aluminum case, black and anodized.

Orz I hope that they did not mess that up.

As you can see above, it fits perfectly on a MacBook Air, and surprisingly manages to NOT push down on the underlying keys, which is something NONE of my other keyboards will do.  

One slight problem... Upon closer examination I think I got the wrong keyboard.  This appears to be a plastic, not Aluminum, case.  :-o

[p.s.]

Almost got me :doh:

As you can see above, it fits perfectly on a MacBook Air, and surprisingly manages to NOT push down on the underlying keys, which is something NONE of my other keyboards will do.  

edit: [strike]One slight problem... Upon closer examination I think I got the wrong keyboard.  This appears to be a plastic, not Aluminum, case.  :-o[/strike]   Wow, the Aluminum is so well made that, with the textured paint over it, it seemed just too perfect to be true, but upon even closer examination (I pulled back a rubber foot and scratched it with a knife  :-P) it really is pure Aluminum metal.  SWEET!  :-D

[net2522]

lol it's look like the plastic one.

[captain]

... and p.s. wins the award for swiftest and most attentive customer service ever!  :-)

Apparently the Aluminum case is lower profile too.  I missed out on a plastic one with MXBlues, so I can't compare side-by-side.  Right now though, I think I have a new favorite keyboard.  I may even be able to get used to the misplaced tilde key–I'll know better about that after I've been in a shell for a while.

The placement of the fn key on the right of the spacebar, while leaving the Command, Option, Control keys where they belong, on the left, was a surprisingly brilliant choice.  The option to use the right-shift, alt, acorn, ctrl keys as arrows is very clever too.  These Taiwanese Squirrels should win an award for best compact keyboard design outside of Apple, and best ever made with mechanical switches.  

Now, when can I get an Aluminum Pure with MXBlues, please?  :-D

[net2522]

^Do you have a poker to compare with?

[captain]

Alas, no.  This is my first KBStalking keyboard.  Can you tell anything from my photo?

[boost]

Thanks ps

Here's mine with ds

[MMB]

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[DanGWanG]

Thanks p.s.

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[p.s.]

You guys are  definitely better at taking photos than my partner. Mind if I use those on my advertising?

[captain]

This keyboard just keeps proving itself to be better and better than anything else!  I am typing this via the CCK on an iPad (WITH the LEDs cranked up to 100% even)!  Sure, it complains that "this device is not supported", but dismiss that alert and type away happily with a keyboard not much wider than the iPad itself, and illuminated for these late night, last minute comments from the dark.  :-D

[balancebox]

woot Can't wait for mine to get here in Canada P.S.

[DanGWanG]

You guys are  definitely better at taking photos than my partner. Mind if I use those on my advertising?

Feel free to use mine

[elton5354]

Love this keyboard! Has everything I need in a compact size. The only gripe I have is that the symbols aren't lighted. Oh wells.

[p.s.]

Have you received it?

Love this keyboard! Has everything I need in a compact size. The only gripe I have is that the symbols aren't lighted. Oh wells.

[net2522]

Not! yet!

lol

[elton5354]

Not yet!

lol

[jdcarpe]

Not! yet!

lol

Not yet!

lol

Déjà vu?

[mkawa]

got mine, folks!

[p.s.]

Finally!

got mine, folks!

[mkawa]

[MMB]

Got the manual in my email. Thanks P.S.!

[boost]

Got the manual in my email. Thanks P.S.!

X2

[balancebox]

Thanks ps

Here's mine with ds

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can you use filco key caps? like the height ok?

[jdcarpe]

can you use filco key caps? like the height ok?

The only time key cap height is an issue is when you mix them, like using OEM modifiers with Cherry alphanumerics. If you use all of one or the other type, there is no issue. SP key height is lower than OEM, but not quite as low as actual Cherry Corp key caps.

[bebuxe]

Argh! I missed this buy. I really wanted the the Pure KB with no LED. I love the fact that it has a detachable cord. But would love 11KRO instead of 6. If anyone got an extra or can smuggle me one, please PM me. I got the money. Black would be awesome too.

Or I'll buy on the 4th batch.

[p.s.]

4th run will begin 2 or 3 weeks later.

Argh! I missed this buy. I really wanted the the Pure KB with no LED. I love the fact that it has a detachable cord. But would love 11KRO instead of 6. If anyone got an extra or can smuggle me one, please PM me. I got the money. Black would be awesome too.

Or I'll buy on the 4th batch.

[Enki]

4th run will begin 2 or 3 weeks later.

p.s., does that mean you have information that Pokers will be making a comeback?  That seems to be a big mystery lately.

[hamza_tm]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE INCLUDE POKER WITH BROWNS IN THE NEXT RUN!

And preferably for a cheap- er, reasonable price

[sorbetscar]

Just received my Pure w/ Browns and amber back light today... took some photos to compare the size w/ my Choc Mini.

Have a look!

http://imgur.com/a/cKV0R#0

[Doltoid]

Hey, p.s.!

How are the poker pbt keycaps coming along? Can you tell us what type of keycaps you are going to get?

EDIT: Nevermind, I found you had posted is somewhere else

[metafour]

Hey, p.s.!

How are the poker pbt keycaps coming along? Can you tell us what type of keycaps you are going to get?

Details here:

http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?32037-imsto-thick-PBT-blanks&p=607783&viewfull=1#post607783

[Doltoid]

Thanks Metafour!

[All The Fire]

Just picked my Pure up fom the post office. Very impressed, glad I splashed out on the aluminium case too.

[bebuxe]

>p.s.
tks!

>sorbetscar
So cute! When I get mines, then my colleagues can actually "D4mn, that is a small Keyboard." (yes, I explain it every week, sigh)

[chord]

If the poker's are still going to be available, any chance it's known whether their PCB will be blue or red?

[MMB]

If the poker's are still going to be available, any chance it's known whether their PCB will be blue or red?

AFAIK, they used blue for their early production in limited quantities. Not sure if that is available anymore. Unless they use it on their limited editions, which I have not seen.

[p.s.]

I have only seen blue PCBs in the prototype batch. All the others are with Red PCBs.

AFAIK, they used blue for their early production in limited quantities. Not sure if that is available anymore. Unless they use it on their limited editions, which I have not seen.

PBT caps has arrived. I will post another FS thread with pics this weekend.

And I have got 2 Model M space savers yesterday. I might sell one of them locally after unpacking and inspect.

[balancebox]

Got mine =)