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Offline llovro

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which compact form factor custom case would you be interested in the most?
« on: Sun, 22 October 2017, 18:28:39 »
I'm working on a project and I'm wondering which form factor custom case would you be excited for the most, so I kindly ask you to answer the poll for me. Thank you
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« Last Edit: Mon, 23 October 2017, 13:27:21 by llovro »
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Offline Azmodan

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Re: which form factor custom case would you be interested in the most?
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 22 October 2017, 18:57:04 »
Your pole is missing the full keyboard with numpad, which is my favorite, since I work with it a lot doing networking most of the time. My second favorite is tenkeyless, for no specific reason, since I have no space issues at my current desk.
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Offline llovro

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Re: which form factor custom case would you be interested in the most?
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 23 October 2017, 02:48:01 »
Quote from: Azmodan on Sun, 22 October 2017, 18:57:04
Your pole is missing the full keyboard with numpad, which is my favorite, since I work with it a lot doing networking most of the time. My second favorite is tenkeyless, for no specific reason, since I have no space issues at my current desk.
I intentionally didn't include the full keyboard, as I find a keyboard plus separate numpad more useful, as you can move the numpad around. So what is your opinion on that?
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Offline TalkingTree

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Re: which form factor custom case would you be interested in the most?
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 23 October 2017, 07:27:39 »
How does a 87% keyboard look like?
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Re: which form factor custom case would you be interested in the most?
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 23 October 2017, 07:48:07 »
Quote from: llovro on Mon, 23 October 2017, 02:48:01
Quote from: Azmodan on Sun, 22 October 2017, 18:57:04
Your pole is missing the full keyboard with numpad, which is my favorite, since I work with it a lot doing networking most of the time. My second favorite is tenkeyless, for no specific reason, since I have no space issues at my current desk.
I intentionally didn't include the full keyboard, as I find a keyboard plus separate numpad more useful, as you can move the numpad around. So what is your opinion on that?
I have never used it so I cannot really comment from experience on the separate numpad, but I can see how in some cases can be of use and offer more functionality than a permanently attached one. If I have the chance I might give it a try.

That being said I can see a couple of drawbacks, with the most noticeable one being that you cannot find old/vintage keyboard with a separate numpad. I work on IBM Model M both at the office and at home due to how they feel and sound. A lesser annoyance for a separate numpad might be the extra cable on the desk for some.

I voted for the 87% one on your pole by the way. 
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Offline zslane

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Re: which form factor custom case would you be interested in the most?
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 23 October 2017, 11:52:48 »
I'm a full-size keyboard user as well. It is extremely rare that any enthusiast here will consider designing/offering a full-size custom case, especially in aluminum. This is because a) they are wicked expensive to make, b) virtually nobody in the DIY crowd uses full-size boards.

The Peach was a rare specimen and it wasn't offered in white, so I skipped it. Chances are nobody will do one again for a very long time, and even if they do, they probably won't offer white as a color (because powder-coating is more effort than they are willing to go to).
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Re: which form factor custom case would you be interested in the most?
« Reply #6 on: Mon, 23 October 2017, 13:06:46 »
I may be a minority so my opinion makes no difference, but I personally prefer 75%. (84 Key)
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Re: which form factor custom case would you be interested in the most?
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 23 October 2017, 13:16:02 »
No love for Left F-key boards (60% or 65% with 2 columns on the left).  :(

As for the form... why are there 2 pages for 2 question? And why aren't either required?
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Offline llovro

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Re: which form factor custom case would you be interested in the most?
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 23 October 2017, 13:16:40 »
Quote from: TalkingTree on Mon, 23 October 2017, 07:27:39
How does a 87% keyboard look like?
I'm sorry, I meant the 87 key/TKL keyboard, I fixed the poll now and added a new section, as I'm wondering, whether would people prefer a fully custom keyboard, which means pcb + plate + case, or just a custom case, which could accomodate most of the custom pcbs out there.
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Re: which form factor custom case would you be interested in the most?
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 23 October 2017, 14:15:52 »
Quote from: llovro on Mon, 23 October 2017, 13:16:40
Quote from: TalkingTree on Mon, 23 October 2017, 07:27:39
How does a 87% keyboard look like?
I meant the 87 key/TKL keyboard
TKL is a better term in my opinion since ISO TKLs have 88 keys.

Quote from: llovro on Mon, 23 October 2017, 13:16:40
whether would people prefer a fully custom keyboard, which means pcb + plate + case, or just a custom case, which could accomodate most of the custom pcbs out there.
That could work for 60% PCBs because most (if not all) are made around the Poker standard. Other formats' PCBs may be substantially different and a universal case won't just do.
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