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Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: Hamblet on Sun, 17 October 2010, 20:59:58

I would like to have Lefthanded boards some more.
This time 108 keys (not 104 ones).
It has extra 4 keys on top left corner.


Strongman Website is dead now. How can I contact them ?


Thanks..

Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: sixty on Sun, 17 October 2010, 22:46:06

As far as I know Strongman is still in business and was a recent OEM for some of the newer mechanical keyboards. I think the Korean Leopold boards might be produced by Strongman still too. Maybe if you can look up the FCC ID, you can find more information on how to contact Strongman.

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid/

Give it a try. I hope this helps.

Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: Hamblet on Sun, 17 October 2010, 23:19:00

L*****d refused to answer me about their secret partner(s) in Taiwan. Said it is a kind of contract. Pity.

What can I do for that, if I know FCC ID of Strongman ? I already know. I am a return customer of them. It starts with KM9 and that is it.

Thanks, your comment.

Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: firegun9 on Sun, 17 October 2010, 23:53:09

The keyboard layout is awesome!

I am right handed. I could have my mouse close the keyboard like a mini keyboard, and even better I don't have to sacrifice the numpad!!!

I just google searched "lefthanded keyboard". Seems like DSI is the only company produces them. Where can I get more information?

Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: Hamblet on Mon, 18 October 2010, 00:02:25

Right, they are the only one in US.
Actually, they do not produce, they just distributes.

As you saw it, it is 104 keys (yes, the one I am typing it now).
I sent a Email couple of days ago, but no answer yet.

What kind of information do you need more ?
It is not a NKRO, basically cherry brown stems (I got black).

Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: Hamblet on Mon, 18 October 2010, 00:21:07

How about..
(guess ALPss, half transparent and for Mac) ?

Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: Laggy-gaga on Mon, 18 October 2010, 02:06:45

I think u might search Korean market for lefthanded uslayout keyboard.
btw, I haven't seen SMK products out of market for almost 1 year,
but I'm not Taiwannese, so can't be sure

Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: Hamblet on Mon, 18 October 2010, 02:26:06

i guess SMK is the only one who can make lefties.
long time ago Sejin Korea made a nice one, but not anymore.
and that was Futaba not cherry.

Korean has their own taste.
that is different from mine.

thanks, your comment.

Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: sixty on Mon, 18 October 2010, 02:56:16

There are also the following (pretty expensive) alternative for lefties:

http://www.fentek-ind.com/modular.htm#kblhusbsb (ALPS Copy, XM/Fukka?)
http://www.amazon.com/DSI-Handed-Mechanical-Switch-Keyboard/dp/B0009S52X8 (Cherry MX Blue?)
http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=484 (Cherry MX Black linear)

Not really a clue on Strongman, but at least some alternatives..

Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: Hamblet on Mon, 18 October 2010, 03:13:24

first one has FCC ID km9 88kk8862. it is SMK. Cherry, not ****a. but good pirce though.
second is,, same one, better pirce.
third, (buddy, it is your version. EU style). same SMK (i am not good at pound)


(please...... geehackans... it is kind of wasting time........... I would likt to know real information.)

Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: sixty on Mon, 18 October 2010, 03:37:27

I asked a friend who can read Chinese to do some online search, he came up with this:

Quote

笙春企业股份有限公司
STRONG MAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
No.25, Lane 46, Jong Chen Rd., Hsin Chuang City,
Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: 886-2-2277-3168(REP)
886-2-2277-3448~9
886-2-2277-5248
Fax: 886-2-2277-6156
E-mail: tswang1@ms35.hinet.net

SHENG RAINS COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY L.LC. (Related but possibly not for keyboard production?)
No.18, Taihu Highway Changing. Hsien. Zhejiang
Province.China.
Tel: 86-572-6266456 (REP)
Fax: 86-572-6266018

Alternatively another phone and FAX:

Quote

笙春企业股份有限公司 Strong Man Enterprise Co Ltd
25, Lane 46, Chung Cheng Road, Hsinchuang City
Tel: 886-2-2276 5390~2  Fax:886-2-2997

Does this help?

Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: Hamblet on Mon, 18 October 2010, 03:57:50

Great !
Das ist what i wanted.

Danke ! Mr. Hemer.

..Nomadic..

Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: sixty on Mon, 18 October 2010, 04:06:32

Quote from: Hamblet;235413

Great !
Das ist what i wanted.

Danke ! Mr. Hemer.

..Nomadic..

Glad I could help.
Also it took a really long time to understand the hidden message in your post now, when it hit me I smiled. So THAT is you!

Title: Strongman, Do they still on business ? (Taiwanese please help me).
Post by: firegun9 on Mon, 18 October 2010, 10:11:06

Quote from: Hamblet;235387

Right, they are the only one in US.
Actually, they do not produce, they just distributes.

As you saw it, it is 104 keys (yes, the one I am typing it now).
I sent a Email couple of days ago, but no answer yet.

What kind of information do you need more ?
It is not a NKRO, basically cherry brown stems (I got black).

Thanks for the information.
I was looking for any other company producing keyboards in this kind of layout.

No NKRO.... I'll have to think about it.
I don't like Cherry brown and black stems. I like light black.
And definitely willing to try blue ones.