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geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: pexon on Tue, 06 August 2013, 09:49:55
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I have the oppertunity to get some ally cases for TKL and fullsize boards. These are from Vortex.
All cases are anodized and colours available are; red, blue, black and natural and gun-metal.
Waiting to hear back on pricing.
This is not set in stone, just want some feedback about what price you would like to see and any feedback is always appreciated.
TKL pics
(http://i.imgur.com/LTtzeSB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rgc2qdQ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/izLhqUm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/CYciTP4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/2aRsbLb.jpg)
Fullsize pics
(http://i.imgur.com/JfAcGFi.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/n0V6a6b.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/H4rZLEV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/LX3r2nC.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/S7YrDYB.jpg)
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Interested pending price :)
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Is the anodization fixed this time? They look nice but I'm wary of Vortex cases from their previous issues.
Also what boards will these fit? I know TKLs will differ in mounting points. Not 100% sure about the Full Size stuff.
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I concur with these other two guys! ;)
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Is the anodization fixed this time? They look nice but I'm wary of Vortex cases from their previous issues.
Also what boards will these fit? I know TKLs will differ in mounting points. Not 100% sure about the Full Size stuff.
As I said, waiting to hear more.
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Also got another question, which looks like CPTBadAss one,
has that TKL evolved or is it the same TKL we heard about?
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Yes please!!! Especially if you can get more of a cyan-aqua color for that blue! (interested in a TKL size). And pending on price. And maybe with improvements in quality control.
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Well, I'll be seeing if I can get one in to judge the build quality, if its no good, I wont be getting them in.
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For reference, they are available in the U.S. from MechanicalKeyboards.com for $150-ish shipped (only TKL sizes). Red color's been out of stock. I've been considering a blue one for a while, but various QC issues have stopped me (plus, still, $150 for just a case has also stopped me, and I've elected to paint my cases instead).
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(http://i.imgur.com/awmdDpm.gif)
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Didnt know Vortex is doing fullsize alu cases as well. My stock case looks quite used already and could need some upgrade. :)
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I cant tell if thats bad or good lol
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Ambiguous gif is ambiguous. Which is a perfect example why replying only with gifs is bad.
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It is pretty nonchalant
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It looks like filco style case with the LEDs above the navigation bank. What would it take to make this work for a QFR? I wouldn't be willing to spend more than $100 on something like this. Although I think I've learned my lesson with aluminum cases. They're for rich people.
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I wouldn't be willing to spend more than $100 on something like this.
Good luck with that.
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Yea, I doubt I'll be able to get hold of them for less than 100 bucks
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My only concerns are quality control and proper compatibility.
Getting an aluminum tkl case in the previous batch was hit or miss. Sometimes the parts didn't fit right. Sometimes it didn't come with all the parts.
I think allot of people would look for qfr versions as well.
I'd be happy if this newer version fixed or alleviated some of these concerns.
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Ambiguous gif is ambiguous. Which is a perfect example why replying only with gifs is bad.
It's a beautiful case, and depending on price, I would be interested in a full-size case.
;D
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I'll wait to hear back from my contact with some more info :thumb:
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as above, id be interested in a tenkeyless one if the price is fair
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By the way, whoever sees the blue one in person first, could you describe the color, please? In some photos I've seen, it looks like the color is more cyan (greenish), and in other photos, it's more of a pure light blue. I know anodized aluminum color changes depending on lighting, but still, it'd be good to know what it's like on average.
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Interested in one.
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Would their be an option for hard anodizing?
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No, I doubt it
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interested in full size
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and 666 posts too >:D :p
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These do not work with Phantom and custom controllers, correct?
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I am waiting for more news mate, so I cannot say yes or no.
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These do not work with Phantom and custom controllers, correct?
They do, but you will need extra spacers to make the flat plate fit well, because this case relies on the curved plate like Filco's. See a long discussion thread with all the negative and positives here:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37801.0
And Leslieann recently did an interest check for custom spacers for Phantom and Universal plates:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45739
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and 666 posts too >:D :p
Now 667 ;D
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There's little point in doing this if price is not lower than $159 SHIPPED, because that's how much mechanicalkeyboards has them for. Although, I'm not sure if MK.com ships international.
I bought the first batch that came out last year (my review below). I gave it a neutral review because most people are not as picky as I am, but personally I think the quality is pretty bad. Some things are just unexcusable though: missing feet, some screws, and does not fit Filco cable properly unless you smash the ferrite bead. Yes, the feet was finally shipped separately half a year later, but this should have been included from the very start. Things that can be overlooked are cosmetic scratches, dents, or random unnecessary holes, but these things still point to lower quality. Users reported that later batches were a little better.
It seems like the batch I got were prototypes that Vortex passed on as the final product. That tells you a little something about the company.
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Thanks for the feedback dude, I will wait for more info from the contact. I will also see if I can get a sample before going any further. IF I can get something like that sorted, I will be more inclined to go ahead, but only with a small batch. If the initial batch is OK, we will go further.
Again, need to wait to hear more back.
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These do not work with Phantom and custom controllers, correct?
They do, but you will need extra spacers to make the flat plate fit well, because this case relies on the curved plate like Filco's. See a long discussion thread with all the negative and positives here:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37801.0
And Leslieann recently did an interest check for custom spacers for Phantom and Universal plates:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45739
Thank you! Good info.
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interested with the full size :p
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Any chance to get a cheaper non anodized TKL case?
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Very interested. Waiting to hear the price first though.
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Is it possible for green to be a color choice?
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Is it possible for green to be a color choice?
I dont think so dude.
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I'm interested as well depending on the price :)
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Any word from Vortex regarding pricing?
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No man, they are painfully slow.
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I am interested, depending on price...
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Updates?
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STILL nothing back from them :( :-[
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Probably interested in a black TKL one
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waiting price list
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I'd be in for a TKL if the build quality improved.
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interested... will it fit Ducky's?
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Just saw this thread. I'd be interested in a TKL case, BUT ONLY if all the quality issues WFD mentioned in his post have been resolved.
Right now my favorite color is light blue, but that may change over time ;)
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Definitely interested in the TKL case if the price is reasonable =) Will be checking in once the prices have been settled by Vortex.
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Also interested. I'm hoping the price is a little better than what mechanicalkeyboards.com has.
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i feel concerns about vortex build quality need to be addressed, but otherwise very much interested.
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I'm interested in a full size.
It seems like fullsize keyboards don't get a lot of lovin'.
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Interested in full-size cases. Also steel plates for full-size cases, if that's possible.
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Also interested in pricing. I have a silver round 1 vortex, and there were a few issues which required modding (i.e. back case wouldn't shut so I drilled small holes where the filco fit in)
I really want a cheap non anodized case that I'll be powder coating myself (thicker layer, special bake). I don't yet own a media blaster plus it would be better to have them save the money from anodizing and pass that savings to us.
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Full-size can be used with RK9000? If so I'm down
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Definitely interested in the TKL case
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Was interested at first, then I saw WFD's video, meh, not very interested anymore...
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they aren't all that bad like wfd video, I've purchased two, one for my friend in black and one in red for myself and neither had problems though the feet raise the keyboard up way too much so I don't use the feet.
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I also have a round 1 vortex tkl case and had no issues at all (except from the missing feets which were delivered later). wouldnt hesitate to get a fullsize case from them....bring them on!
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A decent Full-Size Aluminum Case for the Filco, that's got me interested.
Please supply prices and availability as soon as possible. Always interested in a case to transform a Basic Filco :thumb: .
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A decent Full-Size Aluminum Case for the Filco, that's got me interested.
Please supply prices and availability as soon as possible. Always interested in a case to transform a Basic Filco :thumb: .
Dunno if combined shipping will help but I'm interested as well!
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I wonder if these would fit a phantom better than the previous ones or if you would need those things which helps stabilize it.
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I wonder if these would fit a phantom better than the previous ones or if you would need those things which helps stabilize it.
I believe you will need the stabilizer to make this phantom compatible. I know there is an on-going GB on this.
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I'll probably get another filco in the near future though :P
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Guess what? STILL no word back. Vortex are a nightmare to deal with.
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Guess what? STILL no word back. Vortex are a nightmare to deal with.
I'm in no hurry to damage my wallet :P
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would these fit a Ducky G2Pro too?
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would these fit a Ducky G2Pro too?
Almost. Someone mentioned that its not a 100% fit in....you have to file a bit from the Ducky plate on the short side. (long side fits)
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would these fit a Ducky G2Pro too?
Almost. Someone mentioned that its not a 100% fit in....you have to file a bit from the Ducky plate on the short side. (long side fits)
WFD talks about it in his youtube review.
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Guess what? STILL no word back. Vortex are a nightmare to deal with.
Almost as good as dealing with the executives at Realforce.......... ;) .
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Really makes no sense. You figure you have people wanting to give you money, you do what you can to enable that to happen.
I know at work, I'm having to get a hold of a company that I contacted for a price on a license. We just spent $55k with them, and wanted to spend more money, but we're now playing the waiting game.
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would these fit a Ducky G2Pro too?
Almost. Someone mentioned that its not a 100% fit in....you have to file a bit from the Ducky plate on the short side. (long side fits)
WFD talks about it in his youtube review.
Ok, would be really cool, too bad no one makes then for Ducky. Kinda odd, arent Ducky as popular as Filco?
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It is pretty bad. I know at times I have been sluggish getting certain orders out, but they always get there, no matter what. I always respond to emails etc and I'm only on person, ordering parts, making it, packing, posting etc etc. Bigger companies should be bang on with this type of stuff, as you say, I want to give them money! :o :blank:
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xD yup. Basically expected from Vortex at this point. But this is like one of the only metal cases out there for TKL boards :(
#non-60%userproblems
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Would buy one if I had the cash and it wasn't too expensive.
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How can they stay in business if they are that ****ty with things?
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I'm pretty interested in this so long as the price for the full sized board isn't too crazy. :thumb:
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I'm also interested if the QC issues have been fixed.
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interested pending price for TKL or FULL
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Definitely interested in a red or gunmetal in full / tkl (depending which becomes my daily driver)! Pending price of course :P
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Interested. Will this fit a QFR without any issues?
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The guy from mechanicalkeyboards.com said that Vortex would commonly disappear for weeks with no word. :rolleyes:
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That is horribly bad business practices.
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Would be interested in full size.
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Interested in this also. :)