i wonder that whether this keyboard would be sold without switches and keycaps someday in the future
Do you ship to the US?
When I try to preorder the board, I can't check out because I keep getting this message:
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It says that FedEx Priority shipping rate is no longer valid but I cannot chose another rate.
Will there be any other colors in the future like black/industrial grey? Will be grabbing a board anyways.
This looks gorgeous!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
I am really excited about this, as I am a big fan of old IBM keyboards. Is there any typing videos of the unit so get a better feel of the typing experience?
Also any indication of how thick is the case plastics and from what material it is going to be made of?
Do you ship to the US?
When I try to preorder the board, I can't check out because I keep getting this message:
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It says that FedEx Priority shipping rate is no longer valid but I cannot chose another rate.
I figured this out if anyone else has issue. The system doesn't work for credit cards. However, if you use PayPal it works and there are no issues. So, use PayPal :thumb:
These look awesome. I imagine a metal badge in the top corner like a model F or M is out of the cards for the 68 key? On either board, if you're going to have a metal badge, you might want to make the dimensions so that they fit OG or reproduction IBM badges, because I imagine people will want to be able to swap those in.
I agree that none of those switches are particularly appealing. Kits without switches would be ideal, PCBs without any hot swap sockets would be better, but I know that may not be mass market enough. ;)
An MX-compatible SSK sounds like (oddly appealing) heresy to me.
It's so cool to see Vortex and KBtalking doing things again. I remember liking your older keyboards when I first joined the hobby in 2013.
This one looks great, I hope to grab one. Looking forward to seeing more from you guys.
Honestly, a big reason I bought this was the Vortex name. It's sentimental to me. My second and third keyboards were Vortex, and I still own them.
These look awesome. I imagine a metal badge in the top corner like a model F or M is out of the cards for the 68 key? On either board, if you're going to have a metal badge, you might want to make the dimensions so that they fit OG or reproduction IBM badges, because I imagine people will want to be able to swap those in.
I agree that none of those switches are particularly appealing. Kits without switches would be ideal, PCBs without any hot swap sockets would be better, but I know that may not be mass market enough. ;)
An MX-compatible SSK sounds like (oddly appealing) heresy to me.
Our badge is not the same in size and shape, if you compare it to the OG IBM badge.
We appreciate you giving us suggestions, we will take into consideration for our future plans!
Here is the pic of PCjr badge and our KBt RE: badge side by side.
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These look awesome. I imagine a metal badge in the top corner like a model F or M is out of the cards for the 68 key? On either board, if you're going to have a metal badge, you might want to make the dimensions so that they fit OG or reproduction IBM badges, because I imagine people will want to be able to swap those in.
I agree that none of those switches are particularly appealing. Kits without switches would be ideal, PCBs without any hot swap sockets would be better, but I know that may not be mass market enough. ;)
An MX-compatible SSK sounds like (oddly appealing) heresy to me.
Our badge is not the same in size and shape, if you compare it to the OG IBM badge.
We appreciate you giving us suggestions, we will take into consideration for our future plans!
Here is the pic of PCjr badge and our KBt RE: badge side by side.
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Nice, thanks for the picture. I was thinking more about the 68 key, since it isn't something IBM produced anyway (and would actually be usable for more of the mass market). It would be cool to have a metal IBM badge in the top right or left like a real IBM board of the early to mid 80s.
Any difference between the English and Cangjie boards besides sublegends on the caps? I think they look better with them. Any better pictures demonstrating the thickness of the case? Comparable to 80s boards of yore? What material is the case constructed of? Why is it that the 66 and 68 key have different switch options?
Just wanted to let you know that I got my KBt RE:66 and I love it. Very nice build quality. Authentically vintage looks. Very happy with the board and looking forward to your next release!