Author Topic: G80-3000LSCGB-2 - Blank keys?? (Read 5909 times)

adz740 · « **on:** Tue, 20 October 2009, 09:46:14 »

Hi Guys,

Was looking to buy one of the above keyboards at the end of the month and was wondering if it was possible to order a blank key set from Cherry at all? I read someone mention on another forum that this might be possible and wondered if you could find out for me?

Many thanks in advance,

Adam

Bruce · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 20 October 2009, 12:41:00 »

Hi Adam.

Welcome to Geekhack.
This is something a few people have asked about, and I am working on it.
The way Cherry like to do it is a bit difficult commercially and surprisingly complicated, so i'm looking to find a way to make it happen at a reasonable cost. I haven't moved it forward as much as I would have liked but hopefully I will have some more definite news soon.
Bruce.

adz740 · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 21 October 2009, 01:08:49 »

Thanks for the quick reply Bruce. I might just go ahead and purchase the keyboard now anyway and get the keys at a later date. I'm assuming if they allow you to sell the blank keyboard they'll also ship spares of the keys too at a later date?

Adam

Bruce · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 21 October 2009, 14:43:23 »

Yes, no harm in ordering the keyboard first. I'll have to do the caps as an 'extra' anyway, so it won't make any difference.

ch_123 · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 23 October 2009, 13:43:42 »

Considering that the Das 2 was just the G80 with Blank caps and custom logo, I'm sure it would be possible somehow. Unless they got someone else to make the caps?

itlnstln · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 23 October 2009, 13:46:58 »

I thought someone had asked Cherry about this awhile back, and they said something about having to do a whole custom run of keyboards to get a G80 with blank caps (or double-shots, or something). In other words, Cherry will do whatever you want as long as it entails ordering a custom run of keyboards.

Bruce · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 23 October 2009, 14:38:01 »

itlnstln
You're right. That is pretty much how it is.
It would be cheaper and easier than sourcing separate blanks. Subject to checking a few things - I'd go for it if there was firm interest from enough people.

timw4mail · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 23 October 2009, 14:42:31 »

Quote from: Bruce;127912

itlnstln
You're right. That is pretty much how it is.
It would be cheaper and easier than sourcing separate blanks. Subject to checking a few things - I'd go for it if there was firm interest from enough people.

Unfortunately, overseas shipping pretty much puts any interest I'd have out of my price range. Otherwise I'd definitely want one.

itlnstln · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 23 October 2009, 14:42:59 »

I would, but you're in the UK, the 'boards will be in an ISO layout more than likely, and I need to save money for the holidays.

Three strikes, I'm out.

Bruce · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 23 October 2009, 15:29:24 »

No, that's all wrong.
You can't afford a holiday, so spending all your money on a keyboard and having real keyboard pleasure for years to come, at home, gives you a far more efficient return on investment!!!

timw4mail · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 23 October 2009, 15:37:36 »

Quote from: Bruce;127930

No, that's all wrong.
You can't afford a holiday, so spending all your money on a keyboard and having real keyboard pleasure for years to come, at home, gives you a far more efficient return on investment!!!

My excuse is that my blank Scorpius still works perfectly. And I will cling to my ANSI keyboards.

msiegel · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 23 October 2009, 15:41:09 »

Quote from: Bruce;127930

No, that's all wrong.
You can't afford a holiday, so spending all your money on a keyboard and having real keyboard pleasure for years to come, at home, gives you a far more efficient return on investment!!!

i agree with that

itlnstln · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 27 October 2009, 10:40:30 »

You can count on me as a customer.

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Author Topic: G80-3000LSCGB-2 - Blank keys?? (Read 5909 times)