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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #400 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 00:14:57 »
The more I look at it, the more I dislike the cutout for the acrylic in the front.
Still gonna buy it

I don't think you are required to have that on your board. If you get the solid bottom rather than the underglow one then it should just all be uniform.
No solid bottom from the looks of the OP.


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« Reply #401 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 01:57:51 »
The more I look at it, the more I dislike the cutout for the acrylic in the front.
Still gonna buy it

I don't think you are required to have that on your board. If you get the solid bottom rather than the underglow one then it should just all be uniform.
No solid bottom from the looks of the OP.


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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #402 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 03:06:49 »
The more I look at it, the more I dislike the cutout for the acrylic in the front.
Still gonna buy it

I don't think you are required to have that on your board. If you get the solid bottom rather than the underglow one then it should just all be uniform.

Hm. Might get both then. I'd love tge best of both worlds, though: underglow AND uniform front. Thatd be best, imho

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #403 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 03:11:08 »
The more I look at it, the more I dislike the cutout for the acrylic in the front.
Still gonna buy it

I don't think you are required to have that on your board. If you get the solid bottom rather than the underglow one then it should just all be uniform.

Hm. Might get both then. I'd love tge best of both worlds, though: underglow AND uniform front. Thatd be best, imho
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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #404 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 04:04:17 »
Thanks for making it fit the S340 Elites colorway. That matte is just delicious  :eek:

The thickness also no longer bothers me now that I see these new pics, but please upload some more footage of it.

We're a hungry bunch!


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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #405 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 09:42:46 »
Will we be able to see color samples at some point before ordering?

I love this board already

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #406 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 10:54:43 »
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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #407 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 11:05:38 »
Have the GMK caps been confirmed to be Black on Black, Realforce style?
                   
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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #408 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 12:01:14 »
Have the GMK caps been confirmed to be Black on Black, Realforce style?

They are reversed. Unlike the HHKB or Realforce they feature lighter color legends on black Caps.

A pitty since I was also excited for the famous black on black...


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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #409 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 12:09:02 »
Have the GMK caps been confirmed to be Black on Black, Realforce style?

They are reversed. Unlike the HHKB or Realforce they feature lighter color legends on black Caps.

A pitty since I was also excited for the famous black on black...

Where do they stated that?

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #410 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 12:36:23 »
Have the GMK caps been confirmed to be Black on Black, Realforce style?

Yea, but I think it's inverted as in light on dark rather than dark on light.

Edit: whoops, fixed the order.
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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #411 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 12:37:41 »
Have the GMK caps been confirmed to be Black on Black, Realforce style?

They are reversed. Unlike the HHKB or Realforce they feature lighter color legends on black Caps.

A pitty since I was also excited for the famous black on black...

Where do they stated that?

If you're on desktop, go to page 3 of this thread and look at the comments by sherryton. The first comment on that page teases the photo, and the second gives a bit more of a description that reads as so:

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for the past year, we have been working on a colorway called Carbon Black, inspired by Topre's Black on Black colorway.

Amos, Yuktsi, and I have been talking about it for awhile, and we decided, why not try to reverse the colors since it's double-shot?

It isn't 100% confirmed, but everything so far has lead to such.

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« Reply #412 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 14:54:21 »


And for those that missed the post on r/mk yesterday: http://imgur.com/a/hmJ5m
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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #413 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 15:27:47 »
Love the black on grey caps with the red/orange Esc, hope that is part of the package

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #414 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 16:01:22 »
please tell me there will be super keys other than the windows logo...

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« Reply #415 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 18:25:40 »
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And for those that missed the post on r/mk yesterday: http://imgur.com/a/hmJ5m

I missed the post, would you happen to be able to provide a link if you don't mind?

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« Reply #416 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 18:54:23 »
Should be this one https://redd.it/5pgktn. Unless there's another I also didn't see.

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« Reply #417 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 19:22:42 »
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And for those that missed the post on r/mk yesterday: http://imgur.com/a/hmJ5m

I missed the post, would you happen to be able to provide a link if you don't mind?

Should be this one https://redd.it/5pgktn. Unless there's another I also didn't see.

That's the one.  You aren't missing much if you wanted to check the comments, just more people completely missing the point of this board. Haha
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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #418 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 19:32:08 »
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And for those that missed the post on r/mk yesterday: http://imgur.com/a/hmJ5m

I missed the post, would you happen to be able to provide a link if you don't mind?

Should be this one https://redd.it/5pgktn. Unless there's another I also didn't see.

That's the one.  You aren't missing much if you wanted to check the comments, just more people completely missing the point of this board. Haha

They are not "missing the point", it's just their opinion.

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #419 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 20:06:55 »
A design that sparks controversy and a lot of discussion is a good design.  Just like museums of modern art have a lot of pieces that are quickly dismissed by those who are used to the classics (read standards), unusual but thoughtful pieces have their own fans.
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« Reply #420 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 21:49:39 »
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And for those that missed the post on r/mk yesterday: http://imgur.com/a/hmJ5m

I missed the post, would you happen to be able to provide a link if you don't mind?

Should be this one https://redd.it/5pgktn. Unless there's another I also didn't see.

That's the one.  You aren't missing much if you wanted to check the comments, just more people completely missing the point of this board. Haha

Some times I forget why I've never bothered with Reddit (asides its, in my opinion, horrid layout and comment/topic display system). I do appreciate the link however, I was mostly curious to see if there was any word of when it is going live, pricing, more pictures and all that.

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« Reply #421 on: Mon, 23 January 2017, 21:49:53 »
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And for those that missed the post on r/mk yesterday: http://imgur.com/a/hmJ5m

I missed the post, would you happen to be able to provide a link if you don't mind?

Should be this one https://redd.it/5pgktn. Unless there's another I also didn't see.

That's the one.  You aren't missing much if you wanted to check the comments, just more people completely missing the point of this board. Haha

They are not "missing the point", it's just their opinion.

If Pwner thinks there is a point that they are missing, then that is just his opinion as well.

Top three comments are "That bezel kills it for me, sorry." "Can it replace my desk?" "why this thing so ****ing big". Sounds like he has some grounds for saying Traveler isn't missing much by checking the comments.
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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #422 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 01:48:21 »
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And for those that missed the post on r/mk yesterday: http://imgur.com/a/hmJ5m

I missed the post, would you happen to be able to provide a link if you don't mind?

Should be this one https://redd.it/5pgktn. Unless there's another I also didn't see.

That's the one.  You aren't missing much if you wanted to check the comments, just more people completely missing the point of this board. Haha

They are not "missing the point", it's just their opinion.

If Pwner thinks there is a point that they are missing, then that is just his opinion as well.

Top three comments are "That bezel kills it for me, sorry." "Can it replace my desk?" "why this thing so ****ing big". Sounds like he has some grounds for saying Traveler isn't missing much by checking the comments.
I love everything about this board and the pok3r loving cmQuickfire <removed> from reddit can go **** themselves.
This board really is one of the most exciting things of 2017, it's going to look A ****ing Mazing in a minimalistic setup. It's super retro in a futuristic manner.

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #423 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 02:26:28 »
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And for those that missed the post on r/mk yesterday: http://imgur.com/a/hmJ5m

I missed the post, would you happen to be able to provide a link if you don't mind?

Should be this one https://redd.it/5pgktn. Unless there's another I also didn't see.

That's the one.  You aren't missing much if you wanted to check the comments, just more people completely missing the point of this board. Haha

They are not "missing the point", it's just their opinion.

If Pwner thinks there is a point that they are missing, then that is just his opinion as well.

Top three comments are "That bezel kills it for me, sorry." "Can it replace my desk?" "why this thing so ****ing big". Sounds like he has some grounds for saying Traveler isn't missing much by checking the comments.
I love everything about this board and the pok3r loving cmQuickfire ***s from reddit can go **** themselves.
This board really is one of the most exciting things of 2017, it's going to look A ****ing Mazing in a minimalistic setup. It's super retro in a futuristic manner.

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A lot of redditors (myself included) originally found out about keyboards from r/mk and then came here cause they wanted more in depth discussion of the hobby. If those people are content with their stock pok3rs and QFRs and can't appreciate the design philosophy behind a relatively niche enthusiast board, let them. we're talking about keyboards on the internet. It's not a huge deal.

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #424 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 07:24:28 »
Saying the bezel kills it for me doesn't mean that person is missing the point. It just means they don't like the aesthetics. It says nothing about their awareness of others interest, the motivation behind production, or the fact that it fills a hole in the market. Telling people to go F themselves because they don't find a polarizing design pleasing is an infinitely worse response.
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« Reply #425 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 07:35:40 »
Saying the bezel kills it for me doesn't mean that person is missing the point. It just means they don't like the aesthetics. It says nothing about their awareness of others interest, the motivation behind production, or the fact that it fills a hole in the market. Telling people to go F themselves because they don't find a polarizing design pleasing is an infinitely worse response.
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« Reply #426 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 07:40:31 »
Saying the bezel kills it for me doesn't mean that person is missing the point.

I agree with that.  However the "missing the point" was not directed at those replies.

A few examples:

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why

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You could fit at TKL keyboard in that space if not more. The whole point of using a smaller keyboard is the ergonomics of it, but this defeats the purpose.


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No, the maker of this keyboard seems to misunderstand the purpose of small keyboards.

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Why even make it 65% when it's the size of a TKL board?

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That completely defeats the purpose of a 60% keyboard.

Having an opinion is all fine and good.. when it's at least constructive or logical.

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #427 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 07:44:39 »
Saying the bezel kills it for me doesn't mean that person is missing the point.

I agree with that.  However the "missing the point" was not directed at those replies.

A few examples:

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Nice pinky rests

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why

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You could fit at TKL keyboard in that space if not more. The whole point of using a smaller keyboard is the ergonomics of it, but this defeats the purpose.


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No, the maker of this keyboard seems to misunderstand the purpose of small keyboards.

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Why even make it 65% when it's the size of a TKL board?

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That completely defeats the purpose of a 60% keyboard.

Having an opinion is all fine and good.. when it's at least constructive or logical.

I know you don't think the same as me, but they are right.
60% is there because it uses less space. If you have a "big" keyboard with "missing" keys, there is some space that has zero functionality. It is only for the looks but other then that, it can not be used very good.

For me personally, the bezel is just a bit to big, but I understand the idea. If someone is interested in a compact layout, this board is just the wrong choice.

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #428 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 08:03:47 »
Saying the bezel kills it for me doesn't mean that person is missing the point.

I agree with that.  However the "missing the point" was not directed at those replies.

A few examples:

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Nice pinky rests

Quote
why

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You could fit at TKL keyboard in that space if not more. The whole point of using a smaller keyboard is the ergonomics of it, but this defeats the purpose.


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No, the maker of this keyboard seems to misunderstand the purpose of small keyboards.

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Why even make it 65% when it's the size of a TKL board?

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That completely defeats the purpose of a 60% keyboard.

Having an opinion is all fine and good.. when it's at least constructive or logical.

I know you don't think the same as me, but they are right.
60% is there because it uses less space. If you have a "big" keyboard with "missing" keys, there is some space that has zero functionality. It is only for the looks but other then that, it can not be used very good.

For me personally, the bezel is just a bit to big, but I understand the idea. If someone is interested in a compact layout, this board is just the wrong choice.
I use 60% not because it saving desktop/working space, just want to reduce hands move that to improve efficiency.

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #429 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 08:06:51 »
OK I guess some of them do seem to miss the point of this board  :p
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« Reply #430 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 08:06:59 »
If someone is interested in a compact layout, this board is just the wrong choice.

You proved my point.

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« Reply #431 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 08:16:48 »
A lot of redditors (myself included) originally found out about keyboards from r/mk and then came here cause they wanted more in depth discussion of the hobby. If those people are content with their stock pok3rs and QFRs and can't appreciate the design philosophy behind a relatively niche enthusiast board, let them. we're talking about keyboards on the internet. It's not a huge deal.

Same for me, more or less. In fact r/mk is still my general source of discovering new sets and group buys, and I just come here for better updates, info, and a more civilized community lol. You just have to know how to take Reddit. They often aren't always the bunch, but unless you're on a toxic subreddit or stumble upon a bad post it's usually not too bad. r/mk sometimes suffers from a sense of elitism, similar to the PCMR community.

And I agree: if they don't like the board, it's ok. Their loss. I have a feeling this is going to be a board that a lot of people are going to regret not picking up. But I don't plan on being one of those people

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #432 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 08:26:57 »
A lot of redditors (myself included) originally found out about keyboards from r/mk and then came here cause they wanted more in depth discussion of the hobby. If those people are content with their stock pok3rs and QFRs and can't appreciate the design philosophy behind a relatively niche enthusiast board, let them. we're talking about keyboards on the internet. It's not a huge deal.

Same for me, more or less. In fact r/mk is still my general source of discovering new sets and group buys, and I just come here for better updates, info, and a more civilized community lol. You just have to know how to take Reddit. They often aren't always the bunch, but unless you're on a toxic subreddit or stumble upon a bad post it's usually not too bad. r/mk sometimes suffers from a sense of elitism, similar to the PCMR community.

And I agree: if they don't like the board, it's ok. Their loss. I have a feeling this is going to be a board that a lot of people are going to regret not picking up. But I don't plan on being one of those people

I agree, I think people are generally nice, but I hate to see negative bull**** being voted to the top when something as magnificent as this is posted.

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« Reply #433 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 08:40:05 »
We need Jua to pls post some new details to get us back on track :thumb:
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« Reply #434 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 08:46:05 »
We need Jua to pls post some new details to get us back on track :thumb:

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« Reply #435 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 09:11:10 »
Is there any word yet on when the GB will start?


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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #436 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 12:58:04 »
I know you don't think the same as me, but they are right.
60% is there because it uses less space. If you have a "big" keyboard with "missing" keys, there is some space that has zero functionality. It is only for the looks but other then that, it can not be used very good.

For me personally, the bezel is just a bit to big, but I understand the idea. If someone is interested in a compact layout, this board is just the wrong choice.

Firstly as said, that proves his point. Secondly, what in the world do you mean "it can't be used very well"? Do you mean it's not handy? Does it have to be handy? My desk is pretty big and all there is on it is a super sized mouse mat, my mouse, a headphone stand, a 34" screen and occasionally keys/phone. Do you understand how much space that leaves for a keyboard? I'm going to be having the Exent in place of my WhiteFox that I'm currently using and an M10 pad as well and I'll still have an insane amount of space left. This keyboard isn't even big, TKL boards are relatively small.

This is a different design and you can say it defeats the portability/small form factor of a 65% all you want but it's aesthetic. That is the point. I hate having unnecessary bs on my keyboard, numpad and F row are obsolete, so why are you telling me to get a 108 keyboard when I don't want one just because I like the big case this one has?

No one is "right" or "wrong" here, the right choice is the one you want to make and if you want to express your OPINION that is perfectly fine. When you start stating it as fact (as many people seem to), then we have a problem.

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #437 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 13:24:10 »
It is a work of art, a 'statement', i dont think a keyboard of this background and origin needs to justify its own usefulness (at its core, it is a 65%, my favorite layout). just my opinion anyway
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Offline BAS1C

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #438 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 13:31:13 »
So it's been a while since we had any update on when this might be dropping...  the pics were great, thank you for those. But any indication of the options and when we can expect the GB to launch? Last I remember reading was sometime last week! ❤

Offline giHefca

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #439 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 14:25:23 »
Perfect keyboard for Dasher set

Offline fancymans

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #440 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 14:28:18 »
So it's been a while since we had any update on when this might be dropping...  the pics were great, thank you for those. But any indication of the options and when we can expect the GB to launch? Last I remember reading was sometime last week! ❤

Tbh I wouldn't mind waiting even longer. My wallet needs to rest and heal.
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Offline el_mechacontext

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #441 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 15:08:49 »
I'm just torn between this board and the RS2+ on MassDrop right now. My plan is to wait for Exent GB until the last day of the drop. If the GB doesn't open in time I'll do the other one.

 Can any one of you fine folk convince me one way or the other?
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Offline GreyAmbience

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #442 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 15:13:25 »
I'm just torn between this board and the RS2+ on MassDrop right now. My plan is to wait for Exent GB until the last day of the drop. If the GB doesn't open in time I'll do the other one.

 Can any one of you fine folk convince me one way or the other?
Take the rs2+ so this becomes more exclusive



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Offline kiwi99

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #443 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 15:14:38 »
I'm just torn between this board and the RS2+ on MassDrop right now. My plan is to wait for Exent GB until the last day of the drop. If the GB doesn't open in time I'll do the other one.

 Can any one of you fine folk convince me one way or the other?

I am from assuming from what I've seen this boards build quality and finishing will be much, much better and well thought out as long as the bezel doesn't bother you like it does for some.

Offline ghostjuggernaut

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #444 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 15:16:28 »
I'm just torn between this board and the RS2+ on MassDrop right now. My plan is to wait for Exent GB until the last day of the drop. If the GB doesn't open in time I'll do the other one.

 Can any one of you fine folk convince me one way or the other?

I don't want to come off as rude or anything, but if you need to be convinced to buy into this board you are probably buying it for the wrong reasons and may just end up selling it eventually anyway.

The board is definitely love or hate, personally I love the design. I would never try and convince anyone to buy something at this price. Make a choice for yourself. You'll be much happier with the outcome.

Offline robbles

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #445 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 15:22:38 »
I'm just torn between this board and the RS2+ on MassDrop right now. My plan is to wait for Exent GB until the last day of the drop. If the GB doesn't open in time I'll do the other one.

 Can any one of you fine folk convince me one way or the other?

ghostjuggernaut is right, but checkout manofinterest's video review of the last RedScarf78 on Massdrop. It was really informative.
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Offline el_mechacontext

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #446 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 15:27:12 »

I don't want to come off as rude or anything, but if you need to be convinced to buy into this board you are probably buying it for the wrong reasons and may just end up selling it eventually anyway.

The board is definitely love or hate, personally I love the design. I would never try and convince anyone to buy something at this price. Make a choice for yourself. You'll be much happier with the outcome.

I like the design, and I also like the design of the other board. I'd be happy with either one. With the configs I want they'd both be the same price, too. I'm just wondering what some other people's thoughts are. I don't really think that's a problem.


I am from assuming from what I've seen this boards build quality and finishing will be much, much better and well thought out as long as the bezel doesn't bother you like it does for some.

That's what's pushing me towards the Exent. It just looks so...solid. And I have no issue with the bezel, really. The only thing I was worried about was the size of the thing, but after the latest set of pictures, I'm not worried about that either.

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Offline el_mechacontext

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #447 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 15:29:45 »

ghostjuggernaut is right, but checkout manofinterest's video review of the last RedScarf78 on Massdrop. It was really informative.

Thanks for that link, that's the kind of thing I was looking for.
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Offline riotonthebay

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #448 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 15:42:44 »
I'm just torn between this board and the RS2+ on MassDrop right now. My plan is to wait for Exent GB until the last day of the drop. If the GB doesn't open in time I'll do the other one.

 Can any one of you fine folk convince me one way or the other?

ghostjuggernaut is right, but checkout manofinterest's video review of the last RedScarf78 on Massdrop. It was really informative.

Good lord, the typing portions of that video are borderline unbearable.

Offline Photoelectric

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Re: EXENT 65% Custom Keyboard (most exciting community project of 2017)
« Reply #449 on: Tue, 24 January 2017, 16:12:01 »
Watched that video as well.  I think if he'd used Cherry stabilizers and other feet (someone suggested different feet in the comments), most of his annoyance with the keyboard would be mollified.  I'm in disagreement about his disregard for the left-side function keys as a negative for the keyboard, however.  It was a design decision, and if he didn't find that layout convenient, or necessary, or appealing, then there's no reason for him to buy and own that keyboard.  Why complain about it?  It's the same as people complaining about the size of the bezel for EXENT or a random layout they don't want to use: everyone should buy what they think works best for them.
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