Author Topic: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race (Read 38814 times)

ShakeR · « **Reply #50 on:** Mon, 11 June 2012, 19:01:35 »

Quote from: vertopci;609981

Where did the Races go?

Will be up tomorrow! (can't promise pictures)

Depending on how many fires I have to put out, I should have them up by noon or 1 (CST). I'll post here and FB as soon as it's done.

metafour · « **Reply #51 on:** Mon, 11 June 2012, 19:12:19 »

If a Pure with blues is available when I check I might just go for the impulse buy.

Snooter · « **Reply #52 on:** Mon, 11 June 2012, 20:07:36 »

Thanks for letting me know so I am not furiously hitting f5 tomorrow ShakeR. I don't know if you do any kind of pre orders or anything like that but I am definitely interested in a Poker with reds.

suprsmo · « **Reply #53 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 10:28:01 »

I'd be keen for a poker with browns (pbt).

metafour · « **Reply #54 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 11:54:46 »

Quote from: DebtFreeLannister;612028

Still not up...... :/

Quote from: ShakeR;611574

Will be up tomorrow! (can't promise pictures)

Depending on how many fires I have to put out, I should have them up by noon or 1 (CST). I'll post here and FB as soon as it's done.

Patience young padawan.

ShakeR · « **Reply #55 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 12:52:48 »

Quote from: suprsmo;611993

I'd be keen for a poker with browns (pbt).

Listing created. So awesome we actually have this exact spec model

We'll have (3) units listed as in stock in the next 30 minutes.

On another note: Does anyone have good pics for the RACE they can link?

absyrd · « **Reply #56 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 13:09:35 »

Got what I was waiting for. Thanks for the update! No F5'n necessary.

sainrub · « **Reply #57 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 14:43:51 »

GOLLY GEE WALLY what a great selection in stock. I just bought a lightly used KBT Pure MX Brown w/ Orange LED's but that Pure MX RED w/ Purple Drink is SAWEET!!

ShakeR · « **Reply #58 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 14:59:39 »

Quote from: sainrub;612122

GOLLY GEE WALLY what a great selection in stock. I just bought a lightly used KBT Pure MX Brown w/ Orange LED's but that Pure MX RED w/ Purple Drink is SAWEET!!

Haha! Glad you like it! Remember, you can never have too many mechanical keyboards

Just to clarify for anyone reading, sainrub purchased his used KBT Pure from some one else as we do not currently offer any used models.

sainrub · « **Reply #59 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 15:05:46 »

Quote from: ShakeR;612137

Haha! Glad you like it! Remember, you can never have too many mechanical keyboards

Just to clarify for anyone reading, sainrub purchased his used KBT Pure from some one else as we do not currently offer any used models.

Yes that is correct, sorry if my wording implied that. The real kicker is I only saved $4 instead of buying it from you guys new.

Thats alright, the seller is real cool so im glad we are both happy.

ShakeR · « **Reply #60 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 15:09:12 »

Quote from: sainrub;612140

Yes that is correct, sorry if my wording implied that. The real kicker is I only saved $4 instead of buying it from you guys new.

Thats alright, the seller is real cool so im glad we are both happy.

Ahh man... that's rough. If it's only 'slightly' used, so you should be fine

At least you know you can always buy a new one for about the same price if you want to switch it up.

cactux · « **Reply #61 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 16:06:55 »

Any plans to stock the Pure with purple leds, blue mx, and red aluminum case.
If yes when are you expecting such boards?

BTW how much is the shipping to Australia?

Ovoxo · « **Reply #62 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 17:19:09 »

Finally!! Picked up a pure w/ red switches and purple leds!

vertopci · « **Reply #63 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 18:09:58 »

Did you get any Races in green led and MX browns?

suprsmo · « **Reply #64 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 18:19:05 »

Quote from: ShakeR;612062

Listing created. So awesome we actually have this exact spec model

We'll have (3) units listed as in stock in the next 30 minutes.

On another note: Does anyone have good pics for the RACE they can link?

argh just woke up.. trying to order one..

suprsmo · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 18:42:32 »

^^ Ordered..

Pretty heavy shipping to Aus though

And adding 2 x more switches was going to cost me an extra 10.. took those guys back out!

metafour · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 19:44:04 »

Quote from: Ovoxo;612198

Finally!! Picked up a pure w/ red switches and purple leds!

So tempting! This is what originally got me interested in the Pure...

Ovoxo · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 20:40:02 »

Quote from: metafour;612272

So tempting! This is what originally got me interested in the Pure...

DO IT!

Rafen · « **Reply #68 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 20:52:10 »

I would love to find a pure with browns or blues that has the purple leds.

metafour · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 12 June 2012, 20:55:49 »

Quote from: Rafen;612337

I would love to find a pure with browns or blues that has the purple leds.

Yeah I was hoping for blue switches with purple LEDs but it's only reds. Better than nothing!

Snooter · « **Reply #70 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 07:28:00 »

Is there a difference between the Pokers and t he Pures besides the LEDs? Also can you turn the LEDs off or are they perma on?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #71 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 07:58:41 »

There are three modes. Off, on, and "breathing" mode. Toggle between them with Fn + B.

dorkvader · « **Reply #72 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 08:37:06 »

Quote from: Snooter;612574

Is there a difference between the Pokers and t he Pures besides the LEDs? Also can you turn the LEDs off or are they perma on?

I think the Pure has an extra standoff on the PCB, so it won't flex as much as a poker.

Snooter · « **Reply #73 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 09:05:49 »

Quote from: dorkvader;612591

I think the Pure has an extra standoff on the PCB, so it won't flex as much as a poker.

So would most custom cases work with a Pure or is gonna be purely on a case by case basis here?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #74 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 09:11:03 »

Quote from: Snooter;612600

So would most custom cases work with a Pure or is gonna be purely on a case by case basis here?

Haha. Case by case. Funny!

I am using my Pure in a Treble318 case right now, and it was designed for the Poker without the extra mounting standoff. Works great for me!

Snooter · « **Reply #75 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 09:22:05 »

Quote from: jdcarpe;612601

Haha. Case by case. Funny!

I am using my Pure in a Treble318 case right now, and it was designed for the Poker without the extra mounting standoff. Works great for me!

Haha I realized what I had done after I posted and thought I'd just leave it hoping it would amuse someone. Success!

That is good to know, I have been holding out for a poker with reds but if the Pure are exactly the same cept with LEDs then I think that seems like the better buy. Anything I am missing though?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #76 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 09:23:18 »

It helps some with PCB flex in the middle center of the board. The top center still flexes, though. Vortex should have put another mounting standoff between the "6" and "7" keys. That's where the flex is most noticeable now.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #77 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 09:24:47 »

Quote from: Snooter;612609

Haha I realized what I had done after I posted and thought I'd just leave it hoping it would amuse someone. Success!

That is good to know, I have been holding out for a poker with reds but if the Pure are exactly the same cept with LEDs then I think that seems like the better buy. Anything I am missing though?

The other difference is the 1.75-unit right shift and the tilde "~" key to the right of it. Other than that, the layout is the same. The Fn layer has changed, but if this is your first Vortex, you won't be bothered by that.

Snooter · « **Reply #78 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 09:37:31 »

Quote from: jdcarpe;612614

The other difference is the 1.75-unit right shift and the tilde "~" key to the right of it. Other than that, the layout is the same. The Fn layer has changed, but if this is your first Vortex, you won't be bothered by that.

Thanks! I don't think that will bother me too much. I think I'll buy the Pure and that should sate my appetite. But as soon as I see a Poker with reds I'll probably jump right on that as well haha.

therecorder · « **Reply #79 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 11:42:58 »

Quote from: ShakeR;612062

Listing created. So awesome we actually have this exact spec model

We'll have (3) units listed as in stock in the next 30 minutes.

On another note: Does anyone have good pics for the RACE they can link?

Were these listed yet? (Poker - Browns)

metafour · « **Reply #80 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 11:49:42 »

Quote from: therecorder;612712

Were these listed yet? (Poker - Browns)

Quote from: ShakeR;612062

Listing created. So awesome we actually have this exact spec model

We'll have (3) units listed as in stock in the next 30 minutes.

On another note: Does anyone have good pics for the RACE they can link?

From this post: http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?31405-Vortex-Pure-Poker-and-Race&p=612062&viewfull=1#post612062

I believe they were but since there were so few they probably sold out really quickly.

ShakeR · « **Reply #81 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 13:24:42 »

Quote from: metafour;612715

From this post: http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?31405-Vortex-Pure-Poker-and-Race&p=612062&viewfull=1#post612062

I believe they were but since there were so few they probably sold out really quickly.

Yeah, we had (3) come in with PBT caps and all of them sold in less than 36 hours.

vertopci · « **Reply #82 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 13:54:33 »

Shaker, did you guys get any races with mx browns with green leds?

Just wondering if I should wait for them to be listed or grab the white led version

metafour · « **Reply #83 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 15:23:47 »

My hand was forced. I purchased the last Pure with purple leds and red switches.

ShakeR · « **Reply #84 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 15:24:22 »

Quote from: vertopci;612792

Shaker, did you guys get any races with mx browns with green leds?

Just wondering if I should wait for them to be listed or grab the white led version

What we have available, is all posted.

We had about 16 boxes come in with no outer SKUs / labels, so we have to take them out one at a time to figure out what exact layout is being used. If we run across any 'one-offs' that weren't on the packing invoice, I'll be sure to update you, but I wouldn't count on it.

Go for the white

Snooter · « **Reply #85 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 15:34:51 »

Quote from: metafour;612851

My hand was forced. I purchased the last Pure with purple leds and red switches.

I bought the one right before you :high5:

ShakeR · « **Reply #86 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 15:35:46 »

Quote from: therecorder;612712

Were these listed yet? (Poker - Browns)

The only Poker - Browns we received were PBT caps and those sold out really fast.

Here's other Vortex Browns:

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&switch_id=2&size=ALL&man=27&key_plastic=ALL&interface=ALL&cord_length=ALL&usb_kro=ALL&ps2_kro=ALL&x=51&y=14

metafour · « **Reply #87 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 15:42:47 »

Quote from: Snooter;612861

I bought the one right before you :high5:

There were 4 for quite a while. Originally there were 5. As soon as I checked and saw it down to 1 it was Game Over.

WRXChris · « **Reply #88 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 16:22:43 »

Quote from: metafour;612870

There were 4 for quite a while. Originally there were 5. As soon as I checked and saw it down to 1 it was Game Over.

Didn't you just post that you're "getting out of the game"? lol

I have one of them in my shopping cart; can't make up my mind whether to pull the trigger, esp. with the impending filco red shipment... I must have a pure with purple LEDs but I don't need so many red switches!!

metafour · « **Reply #89 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 16:36:42 »

Quote from: WRXChris;612894

Didn't you just post that you're "getting out of the game"? lol

I have one of them in my shopping cart; can't make up my mind whether to pull the trigger, esp. with the impending filco red shipment... I must have a pure with purple LEDs but I don't need so many red switches!!

Getting out of the game to me meant getting out of the constant checking for rare stuff and the like in the classifieds and pairing down all the stuff I have that isn't really being used. Not stepping away from mechanical keyboards in general. Reds were my first board and ever since I saw the Pure with purple LEDs I wanted one with red switches. FYI, they're now out of stock as I purchased the last available one.

I will most likely sell the one Poker I have now once I get the Pure.

MagicUser · « **Reply #90 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 16:39:14 »

Quote from: Snooter;612861

I bought the one right before you :high5:

My friend and I bought the two previous to you. =D

metafour · « **Reply #91 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 16:43:02 »

Quote from: MagicUser;612906

My friend and I bought the two previous to you. =D

I blame the three of you for my impulse buy!

Snooter · « **Reply #92 on:** Wed, 13 June 2012, 17:04:20 »

Quote from: metafour;612870

There were 4 for quite a while. Originally there were 5. As soon as I checked and saw it down to 1 it was Game Over.

Yea I was F5ing the page the whole day and didn't know if I wanted to pull the trigger then I saw it was down to 2 and was like oo man I better jump on this quick. So I did.

Edit: You thinking of selling a Poker with Reds?

Bar81 · « **Reply #93 on:** Fri, 20 July 2012, 12:32:56 »

Just picked up a new Poker with black switches and PBT keys. Really nice but it still flexes. Getting an aluminum case for it next month and we'll see if that helps.

SaiZn · « **Reply #94 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 13:10:33 »

Any idea of when there will be more Pures with blue switches?

RickyJ · « **Reply #95 on:** Mon, 23 July 2012, 01:51:28 »

Is the Poker that flexible? I have to press really hard to get my Race to flex at all in the middle.

Bar81 · « **Reply #96 on:** Mon, 23 July 2012, 02:17:47 »

Quote from: RickyJ on Mon, 23 July 2012, 01:51:28

Is the Poker that flexible? I have to press really hard to get my Race to flex at all in the middle.

I think you are misreading what is being said. The flexing is not major, you have to apply a decent amount of pressure. For those of us who are heavy handed, it is a minor issue. It doesn't ruin the keyboard but it also shouldn't be there.

mithinza · « **Reply #97 on:** Thu, 02 August 2012, 12:05:48 »

ShakeR. May I ask something?

I have an interest in 'Vortex KBT PURE LIMITED Orange LED Backlit'

I visited MechanicalKeyboards.com, But I realized that there is not an shipping option to Korea.

Is it possible to send that stuff to Korea?

ShakeR · « **Reply #98 on:** Sun, 05 August 2012, 17:42:56 »

Quote from: mithinza on Thu, 02 August 2012, 12:05:48

ShakeR. May I ask something?

I have an interest in 'Vortex KBT PURE LIMITED Orange LED Backlit'

I visited MechanicalKeyboards.com, But I realized that there is not an shipping option to Korea.

Is it possible to send that stuff to Korea?

Not currently. We started the site off shipping everywhere (206+ countries). A fraudulent overseas order sneaked through and shipped about a month in. The fraud apparently got the word out and about a week later we had 13 fraudulent overseas orders placed in a 24 hour period. They were all canceled, but we had to scramble and remove 'ship to' countries like crazy. We're working on finding a 'cart compatible' solution that will allow us to add most of the countries back (including South Korea) and still prevent the fraudsters, but in the meantime we have to be incredibly careful. The messed up part is that if some fraud uses a stolen credit card on our site, and we cancel / refund the order and even go out of our way to call the victim to let them know to cancel their card, Visa / MC still charge us a $25 fee for the simple fact that the card was used on our site...

Please note: none of the credit card information was stolen on our site. CC info stolen from another site or physical location was used on our site in an attempt to purchase keyboards. We never store CC information and all checkouts are SSL encrypted.

Guillairmo · « **Reply #99 on:** Thu, 09 August 2012, 14:11:17 »

Why does everyone like the poker better than the pure? Doesn't the pure have little to no PCB flex?

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Author Topic: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race (Read 38814 times)