Author Topic: FC700R Leopold TKL - new details (Read 91733 times)

Kamikaze K · « **Reply #250 on:** Thu, 16 February 2012, 23:49:06 »

For those of you GeekHackers from Australia... PC Case Gear has the 700's for preorder on their website. Price tag of A$120 before delivery... Just about what I was expecting it to be. Just preordered the Graphite colour board wtih Cherry Browns. Was tempted to order the white version but since I'm already verging on OCD with my board care, I don't think I should add keeping a board flawlessly white to the list...

They recieved their samples a few days ago. Talk to the guy at PCCG about it and he had mention how solid the keycaps felt. Looking forward to it.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19569

ryuhyoko · « **Reply #251 on:** Fri, 17 February 2012, 00:42:53 »

So is this keyboard is already released? I might order one through my friend from korea. I can see how much shipping is gonna be.

Rumudiez · « **Reply #252 on:** Fri, 17 February 2012, 01:56:29 »

it is released, however they've been out of stock every time i've been on their website.

ryuhyoko · « **Reply #253 on:** Fri, 17 February 2012, 13:34:22 »

Shipping is ridiculous. I guess I'll just go to korea this summer. I'll come back with so much Kpop!

Rumudiez · « **Reply #254 on:** Fri, 17 February 2012, 16:19:10 »

i'm not sure they would do that. have they released key caps separately for other boards like the 300R?

noGG · « **Reply #255 on:** Fri, 17 February 2012, 21:27:51 »

If you have no interest in the board, why do you have so much interest in the caps? Can't you just buy caps that fit what you want instead of asking for something that seems like an odd move from a keyboard company that wants to promote one of their new products? Seriously, if they're gonna advertise PBT caps as a feature of the board, why would they take that feature and sell it as a separate product? Pretty sure they'd rather people buy the whole keyboard.

Anyway, has anyone managed to find some info on when these will be available in the US? Or knows of someone in Korea who would be willing to do a deal (seeing as how the website only ships to South Korean adresses apparently)?

naranja · « **Reply #256 on:** Fri, 17 February 2012, 22:25:50 »

Quote from: dante;517535

Simple. KBC won't manufacture blank black PBT's unless its a huge order (500 sets to be precise.)

Since Leopolds have come with Otaku keycaps and that Brian has hinted for the last year of bringing out keycap sets I thought it could be a strong possibility they could exist.

what are you gonna do about the keycaps with led-holes

~Blood~ · « **Reply #257 on:** Sat, 18 February 2012, 10:47:36 »

where can i order the 700R?

~Blood~ · « **Reply #258 on:** Sat, 18 February 2012, 10:50:00 »

so only EK.com sells it?

great then I can finally order that fancy wrist rest too..

keyboardlover · « **Reply #259 on:** Sat, 18 February 2012, 10:51:05 »

Old Leopold:
Designed in Japan, Made in Taiwan.

New Leopold:
Designed in Japan, Made in China.

If you find that information interesting or helpful vote for me here.

~Blood~ · « **Reply #260 on:** Sat, 18 February 2012, 11:08:57 »

is the 700R worth the wait?

the keys i.e. look very cheap on the 200

Kamikaze K · « **Reply #261 on:** Sat, 18 February 2012, 23:41:16 »

Quote from: ~Blood~;517797

is the 700R worth the wait?

the keys i.e. look very cheap on the 200

Well I'm hoping so... The online retailer I've preordered from recieved their samples earlier in the week and I asked the guy about it over the phone and he said it the keycaps felt very solid. A definitely improvement from the 200's... The purist here will scoff at the inclusion of media fn keys but that really being nitpicky. One nice little touch they are including with the board is a silicon dust cover for the board... a lot of people including myself use the plastic cover that comes with certain boards (Ducky, Filco) as a dust cover so it's nice that Leopold did that... not a major buying factor by any means but still nice. I guess I would've prefered if they went with a Costar stabiliser rather than sticking with the Cherry style but it's nothing I can't get over. Looks like Elitekeyboards discounting the 200's... but really it's not that great a price drop. Wait for the 700's I reckon.

Edit: Oh speaking of dust covers... Does anyone know where the heck I can get a cover to fit my Topre 87U??? I've been searching around and no one has PC dust covers anymore... Doesn't have to be fitted... just want one that isn't the plastic wrap that the Topre came with....

Bertross · « **Reply #262 on:** Sat, 18 February 2012, 23:50:33 »

im getting the white 700 when they are in stocks. Looks like EK got stocks before AUS on this. $120 is our Aussie price it seems at my local PC store.

Kamikaze K · « **Reply #263 on:** Sun, 19 February 2012, 00:08:16 »

Quote from: Bertross;518416

im getting the white 700 when they are in stocks. Looks like EK got stocks before AUS on this. $120 is our Aussie price it seems at my local PC store.

I'm not seeing that EK has stock... am I missing something? Funny thing is that it seems we Aussie's tend to be able to get stuff like this a lot easier than our US and Europe counterparts... It's probably really only due to guys like MechKeyboards and PCCG... I think if it wasn't for those guys we'd have to import ourselves which would cost us an arm and a testicle.

Yeah was thinking about the white but ended up going for the graphite. Too hard to maintain the whiteness I reckon... If I had a Mac then I'd probably go the white... I do wonder if it'll turn a little yellow over the years...

Rumudiez · « **Reply #264 on:** Sun, 19 February 2012, 02:22:57 »

I'm not seeing it under EK, either. I did email him awhile ago (about a month ago) and he did not have any current plans at the time regarding the new keyboards.

Can anyone confirm his stock or email? I'm feeling lazy

Henry Allen Venture · « **Reply #265 on:** Sun, 19 February 2012, 02:42:02 »

Quote from: Rumudiez;518478

I'm not seeing it under EK

Quote from: Kamikaze K;518423

I'm not seeing that EK has stock

Last I heard EK had no current plans to get the 700R?
Unless they've changed their minds, I think Ripster has successfully trolled y'all. (Well played.)
The EK guy is probably getting pretty sick of emails asking about the 700Rs by now.

fossala · « **Reply #266 on:** Sun, 19 February 2012, 02:42:48 »

Quote from: Henry Allen Venture;518489

Last I heard EK had no current plans to get the 700R?
Unless they've changed their minds, I think Ripster has successfully trolled y'all. (Well played.)
The EK guy is probably getting pretty sick of emails asking about the 700Rs by now.

He should stock them then...

Rumudiez · « **Reply #267 on:** Sun, 19 February 2012, 03:07:22 »

Ripster isn't the one who said EK had them in stock. Bertross alluded to it; sorry!

Quote from: Bertross;518416

im getting the white 700 when they are in stocks. Looks like EK got stocks before AUS on this. $120 is our Aussie price it seems at my local PC store.

lightsout714 · « **Reply #268 on:** Sun, 19 February 2012, 10:29:10 »

Quote from: Henry Allen Venture;518489

Last I heard EK had no current plans to get the 700R?
Unless they've changed their minds, I think Ripster has successfully trolled y'all. (Well played.)
The EK guy is probably getting pretty sick of emails asking about the 700Rs by now.

I have also heard that its normal practice for them to not give out any info prior to getting new stock. Seems like an odd coincidence that they have been having many of the current Leo's on sale. Who knows.

Rumudiez · « **Reply #269 on:** Sun, 19 February 2012, 15:35:40 »

I don't own a smartphone, sorry ripster! I just reply to comments as they come hehe

ryuhyoko · « **Reply #270 on:** Mon, 20 February 2012, 03:01:57 »

I emailed them too. I got reply about no plans of getting them in stock. I really want that grey one

Henry Allen Venture · « **Reply #271 on:** Mon, 20 February 2012, 06:00:17 »

Quote from: ryuhyoko;519424

I emailed them too. I got reply about no plans of getting them in stock.

lolol
I thought so.
I wonder whether or not the EK guy has a standard "No current plans to get stock of FC700R" reply yet, or if he's still doing them individually.

Kamikaze K · « **Reply #272 on:** Tue, 21 February 2012, 02:54:23 »

Just got an email from PCCG... The 700's been pushed back till the 12th April. Not too bad but I thought I'd let you guys know.

snarlingchicken · « **Reply #273 on:** Mon, 19 March 2012, 00:35:51 »

So here's the reason I'm reviving this somewhat dated post. The parentals are going to Korea in a week and offered to get me something for when they come back. For a guy who already has a CM Storm QFire (blues) and has a KBT Race (reds) on the way, should I bother asking them to get me one in reds? If I do get one I suppose I can try it out and see if I like it or not and then pass it onto another GHer if needed. I feel like this is just a F200 with PBT caps...

Human · « **Reply #274 on:** Mon, 19 March 2012, 06:31:43 »

Quote from: snarlingchicken;550275

So here's the reason I'm reviving this somewhat dated post. The parentals are going to Korea in a week and offered to get me something for when they come back. For a guy who already has a CM Storm QFire (blues) and has a KBT Race (reds) on the way, should I bother asking them to get me one in reds? If I do get one I suppose I can try it out and see if I like it or not and then pass it onto another GHer if needed. I feel like this is just a F200 with PBT caps...

Ask them to get you a CLEAR if they love you.

NorrisB · « **Reply #275 on:** Mon, 19 March 2012, 06:48:56 »

Elitekeyboards said they were evaluating them and havent made a decision if they're going to carry them

snarlingchicken · « **Reply #276 on:** Tue, 20 March 2012, 02:40:18 »

^Honestly I don't blame them. I feel like the only thing new is the implementation of media keys and PBT caps. >_> Probably not worth it in the end. But hey, for free, I'd be willing to find out.

Human · « **Reply #277 on:** Tue, 20 March 2012, 02:49:22 »

Quote from: snarlingchicken;551252

^Honestly I don't blame them. I feel like the only thing new is the implementation of media keys and PBT caps. >_> Probably not worth it in the end. But hey, for free, I'd be willing to find out.

And probably "USB 20KRO(include ghosting)" too. I mean PROBABLY, no proof yet...

h2oxide · « **Reply #278 on:** Tue, 20 March 2012, 04:53:33 »

Quote from: snarlingchicken;551252

^Honestly I don't blame them. I feel like the only thing new is the implementation of media keys and PBT caps. >_> Probably not worth it in the end. But hey, for free, I'd be willing to find out.

Really, what more could you implement?

megnin · « **Reply #279 on:** Tue, 20 March 2012, 07:08:00 »

Quote from: NorrisB;550416

Elitekeyboards said they were evaluating them and havent made a decision if they're going to carry them

It would seem silly to me not to carry them. The FC700R looks like an attractive upgrade to the FC200R. I seriously want one of each color; black with Blues, white with Reds and Grey with Browns. :peace:

snarlingchicken · « **Reply #280 on:** Tue, 20 March 2012, 14:12:38 »

Quote from: h2oxide;551295

Really, what more could you implement?

Nothing really. Lol. I'm just not that big on media keys and I think if you got an F200 for like $70 on here and then bought some PBT keys from qtan or something it would come out to be cheaper. Seeing as its like 127000WON (~$112.50USD) or so in Korea, I'm estimating that having them brought over to the states and getting the markup for profit by EK would be an extra $20 or so.

But then again, the F200s sell for like $87USD in Korea, which isn't that much of a price discrepancy from what EK sells em for so I could be wrong. Seeing as I haven't tried PBT caps yet either puts me in a biased position of cost vs. value lol.

h2oxide · « **Reply #281 on:** Tue, 20 March 2012, 18:54:20 »

Quote from: snarlingchicken;551600

Nothing really. Lol. I'm just not that big on media keys and I think if you got an F200 for like $70 on here and then bought some PBT keys from qtan or something it would come out to be cheaper. Seeing as its like 127000WON (~$112.50USD) or so in Korea, I'm estimating that having them brought over to the states and getting the markup for profit by EK would be an extra $20 or so.

But then again, the F200s sell for like $87USD in Korea, which isn't that much of a price discrepancy from what EK sells em for so I could be wrong. Seeing as I haven't tried PBT caps yet either puts me in a biased position of cost vs. value lol.

PBT are da bomb. Texture feels better, they feel heavier and they obviously don't wear as fast.

megnin · « **Reply #282 on:** Tue, 20 March 2012, 20:00:13 »

.... I'll continue to sell the Dodge Dart! Really, what more could you implement in a Dodge Viper? Are the wheels BIGGER? Do they turn faster? Why would anyone want a Dodge Viper when they have been buying Dodge Darts for decades?

Exort · « **Reply #283 on:** Tue, 20 March 2012, 22:37:40 »

Quote from: NorrisB;488047

Leopold FC700R Price is $114.75+shipping, little steep imo

still cheaper than Filco, but with better key cap and media control and window lock.

NorrisB · « **Reply #284 on:** Tue, 20 March 2012, 23:08:09 »

But cherry stabilizers and no rubber on the feet and usb problems

Exort · « **Reply #285 on:** Wed, 21 March 2012, 01:18:21 »

Quote from: NorrisB;552060

But cherry stabilizers and no rubber on the feet and usb problems

This model have rubber feet.
Check the picture on the first post.
It is also in the website.

snarlingchicken · « **Reply #286 on:** Wed, 21 March 2012, 03:03:51 »

Quote from: Exort;552034

still cheaper than Filco, but with better key cap and media control and window lock.

But if that's the only reason..you might as well buy something like a CM Storm Quickfire. Has all of the above. Cheaper than both Leopold and Filco.

Quote from: megnin;551880

.... I'll continue to sell the Dodge Dart! Really, what more could you implement in a Dodge Viper? Are the wheels BIGGER? Do they turn faster? Why would anyone want a Dodge Viper when they have been buying Dodge Darts for decades?

I would agree with this argument, but this is like a product that isn't really competing anymore. For the price you might as well buy that Corvette which is cheaper and has a lot more to it. (TRANSLATED: Buy that CM Storm Quickfire for cheaper and stick on some PBT keycaps from a GB). It's just not ECONOMICALLY desirable I suppose. For me at least. But then again I'd be getting it for free! Which is :3

megnin · « **Reply #287 on:** Wed, 21 March 2012, 03:33:36 »

All true. I would only be getting it as something to collect. I don't even care for media keys. The CM Storm is probably the best value out there for the money. It's just not very sexy or "collectible".

Netdewt · « **Reply #288 on:** Wed, 21 March 2012, 06:23:10 »

Quote

Leopold FC700R Price is $114.75+shipping, little steep imo

The current Leopolds are $110 + ship on EK... do tell where are the cheaper sources?

sii92 · « **Reply #289 on:** Wed, 21 March 2012, 07:02:54 »

I would think 700R would be more expensive than 200R... Also they're giving free red esc with 200Rs now? Darn... wish they did that when they first sold them.

Human · « **Reply #290 on:** Wed, 21 March 2012, 09:15:29 »

Quote from: NorrisB;552060

But cherry stabilizers and no rubber on the feet and usb problems

And probably no USB problems(but MAY have ghosting problems on USB over 6KRO).

reLapse · « **Reply #291 on:** Sat, 24 March 2012, 20:52:38 »

Quote from: Exort;552034

still cheaper than Filco, but with better key cap and media control and window lock.

Just set global hotkeys within your media software and edit the registry to disable the windows key, saved $1XX.

snarlingchicken · « **Reply #292 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 19:05:20 »

Well, I got a FC700 coming in with browns in the coming weeks. It'll be my first leopold so hopefully it lives up to expectations.

wompwomp · « **Reply #293 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 19:58:21 »

Quote from: snarlingchicken;556581

Well, I got a FC700 coming in with browns in the coming weeks. It'll be my first leopold so hopefully it lives up to expectations.

Where did you order it from?

snarlingchicken · « **Reply #294 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 20:09:00 »

Family in Korea are sending one over for me.

wompwomp · « **Reply #295 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 20:30:29 »

Gahh I really want a grey one with reds. Hopefully, someone will host a group buy soon.

bader0 · « **Reply #296 on:** Tue, 10 April 2012, 09:21:08 »

if someone is group buying on somewhere that ships to australia cheap i.e. nowhere. be sure to count me in i am so down with dat white one with reds.
also just found site
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=113_1276

h2oxide · « **Reply #297 on:** Tue, 10 April 2012, 09:32:14 »

Us Aussies are considered pretty spoilt for choice when it comes to mechs.

Exort · « **Reply #298 on:** Tue, 10 April 2012, 10:54:03 »

Quote from: reLapse;555909

Just set global hotkeys within your media software and edit the registry to disable the windows key, saved $1XX.

I don't understand how do you save money by buying a Filco over a cheaper board?

Also I do.

#NoEnv ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
SendMode Input ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.

If GetKeyState("ScrollLock", "T")
Suspend Off
Else
Suspend On

~ScrollLock::
Suspend Permit
KeyWait ScrollLock
If GetKeyState("ScrollLock", "T")
Suspend Off
Else
Suspend On
return

$F12::
while GetKeyState("F12","P")
{
Send {Volume_Up}
Sleep 100
}
return

$F11::
while GetKeyState("F11","P")
{
Send {Volume_Down}
Sleep 100
}
return

F10::
Send {Volume_Mute}
return

F8::
Send {Media_Next}
return

F7::
Send {Media_Prev}
return

F6::
Send {Media_Play_Pause}
return

F5::
Send {Media_Stop}
return

project2501 · « **Reply #299 on:** Sat, 12 May 2012, 21:38:49 »

Not sure if I should have started another thread.

These are meant to be available in Australia before the end of the month. I heard there were lettering wear issues which caused delays.

If they take much longer though Filco ninja TKL with mx browns is available still.

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Author Topic: FC700R Leopold TKL - new details (Read 91733 times)

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