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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: neo on Tue, 08 March 2011, 14:01:48
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OX7R28 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OX7R28)
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that's actually a decent price! I mean it's Majestouch 2.
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Hrmmm, just ordered a Leupold and told the Wife it was for my birthday. I need another excuse here...... Easter, that's it, EASTER!
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St. Patrick's Day!
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I can't decide if I really want to try reds... I could do with something other than my browns for gaming though. Someone convince me.
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I can't decide if I really want to try reds... I could do with something other than my browns for gaming though. Someone convince me.
Black and Red is a good color scheme (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=15154)
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Hrmmm, just ordered a Leupold and told the Wife it was for my birthday. I need another excuse here...... Easter, that's it, EASTER!
buy it today. ItS MARDI GRAS
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Ordered this morning :)
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As appealing as it is, it's a little silly how much more this costs than the other tenkeyless Filcos. I'm curious to see how much of an improvement, if any, this new PCB will have over the old Majestouch keyboards. Otherwise, it's like paying $30 more for a "limited edition" logo.
Of course, that didn't stop me from irrationally justifying the purchase in my mind :biggrin:. Super Saver shipping is free; also, you can get two-day shipping for free if you decide to sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime, which is what I did. You can cancel it before the trial period ends if you decide you don't want it.
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As appealing as it is, it's a little silly how much more this costs than the other tenkeyless Filcos. I'm curious to see how much of an improvement, if any, this new PCB will have over the old Majestouch keyboards. Otherwise, it's like paying $30 more for a "limited edition" logo.
Of course, that didn't stop me from irrationally justifying the purchase in my mind :biggrin:. Super Saver shipping is free; also, you can get two-day shipping for free if you decide to sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime, which is what I did. You can cancel it before the trial period ends if you decide you don't want it.
I suspect people are buying it for the Reds, not for the fancy PCBs.
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Why would someone buy their keyboards just for the nicer PCB. Sounds a bit silly to me.
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It is only nice for those true geekhackers who are willing to solder, repair etc.
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Frak! I could order this and have it by tom... It's too hard to resist... Ordered!
REDS!!!
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can't ship to Canada !!??!! NOOOOoooOOoooo :( :(
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can't ship to Canada !!??!! NOOOOoooOOoooo :( :(
I can ship it to you for a $50 surcharge, let me know what you think.
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I suspect people are buying it for the Reds, not for the fancy PCBs.
Yeah, I know. :tongue1: That's really the main reason that I got one myself. I'm just ranting at the hiked up price. At any rate, I'm dying to try it out for myself.
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I can ship it to you for a $50 surcharge, let me know what you think.
Sounds like a ripoff :)
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Yeah, I know. :tongue1: That's really the main reason that I got one myself. I'm just ranting at the hiked up price. At any rate, I'm dying to try it out for myself.
ya I think Diatec is doing that because they can, no one else has a board with reds readily available right now. I'm waiting for Elitekeyboards for them leopoldz with redz.
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btw, are these keycaps different than the Majestouch 1?
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Doubt it.
If they make a big deal about through hole soldering (I think this technology predates even DIP switches) I'd assume they'd make a big deal about new keys.
To me the most attracting feature on the majestouch 2 is by far the matte finish logo, that thing is just orgasm inducing.
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Doubt it.
If they make a big deal about through hole soldering (I think this technology predates even DIP switches) I'd assume they'd make a big deal about new keys.
LOL
That makes sense. Thanks
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btw, are these keycaps different than the Majestouch 1?
Don't seem that different to me. The keyboard sounded a little different to me but that could just as easily be because my Majestouch 1 was full sized not tenkeyless.
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Just ordered the Leopold, but I'll probably get one of these eventually just to have a Filco if nothing else.
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104 key reds are up as well, but stock hasn't been updated yet. I've been refreshing it all day long in hopes to grab one:
http://www.amazon.com/Majestouch-2-NKR-104-ASCII-Switch/dp/B004OX4HWG/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1299616526&sr=1-9
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Why won't Amazon ship this to Canada? This is an outrage!
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Those pictures are showing the Filco badge in silver and claim NKR. So the gold being NKR isn't always true?
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I think they just put up the wrong photos...
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Why won't Amazon ship this to Canada? This is an outrage!
+1
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The first Canadian that pm me will be shipped a keyboard of their choice off Amazon by yours truly.
Only one caveat...I will open one, whoever is willing, and play with the keys to see if I like the reds.
Continue.
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is that for free, or are you gonna be charging a surplus of 50 lolz
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is that for free, or are you gonna be charging a surplus of 50 lolz
For free, but someone already PM'ed me.
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For free, but someone already PM'ed me.
Do tell us how do you like Filco with reds.
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I'll throw in my hat as a volunteer to ship to canada as well. No fee (you just pay all the actual costs). PM away.
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My brand new Filco Majestouch-2 Tenkeyless w/ red switches is up for auction, starting at $165.00 USD (shipping not included).
As an FYI, the auction format is intended to keep things fair considering the board costs $270 USD (after shipping) from Keyboard Co, and therefore I'm sure several people may be interested. You can reach me via PM.
- John
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BTW, never trust a stranger who says they're willing to do something for free; even .XL had his price, which was the opportunity to meddle with it before shipping it :-) Just my 2 cents!
Cheers.
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My brand new Filco Majestouch-2 Tenkeyless w/ red switches is up for auction, starting at $165.00 USD (shipping not included).
As an FYI, the auction format is intended to keep things fair considering the board costs $270 USD (after shipping) from Keyboard Co, and therefore I'm sure several people may be interested. You can reach me via PM.
- John
As the title of this thread says, the same board is available new from amazom.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OX7R28) for $164 including shipping.
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BTW, never trust a stranger who says they're willing to do something for free; even .XL had his price, which was the opportunity to meddle with it before shipping it :-) Just my 2 cents!
Cheers.
You know who I don't trust? New users to a forum who are rude enough to attempt to do an auction style sale in the middle of a thread about a product coming out at a store.
We have many "strangers" here who have no qualms doing something free for a friend (whoops I meant 'stranger'!!). From sending keycaps to being middlemen to sending sample switches around the world.
GTFO.
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My brand new Filco Majestouch-2 Tenkeyless w/ red switches is up for auction, starting at $165.00 USD (shipping not included).
As an FYI, the auction format is intended to keep things fair considering the board costs $270 USD (after shipping) from Keyboard Co, and therefore I'm sure several people may be interested. You can reach me via PM.
- John
Hilarious lol...
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My brand new Filco Majestouch-2 Tenkeyless w/ red switches is up for auction, starting at $165.00 USD (shipping not included).
As an FYI, the auction format is intended to keep things fair considering the board costs $270 USD (after shipping) from Keyboard Co, and therefore I'm sure several people may be interested. You can reach me via PM.
- John
lol
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I'd also be willing to serve as a middleman for a Canadian geekhacker in need, with the same stipulations as .XL. PM me if interested!
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I'd also be willing to serve as a middleman for a Canadian geekhacker in need, with the same stipulations as .XL. PM me if interested!
You're from DC as in Wash, DC? I live in PG County! GEEKHACK MEEEEETTTTUUUPPPPPPP
Canadians...if you don't have a need to receive the board in pristine, hasn't-been-touched-since-it-left-the-factory (too many hyphens...) condition, this is a good way to get a board for cheap(ish)! Even a Leopold, sent to a US address, would be a good idea.
The American that receives it writes that it's a birthday gift, writes you a little card, and if Customs opens it they'll be all like "aww isn't that cute Herp gave Derp his old keyboard!" AFAIK they can't charge you customs on a 'used' board.
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.XL: thanks alot for this service, I really do appreciate. And you can meddle with it as much as you like ! ^^
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BTW, never trust a stranger who says they're willing to do something for free; even .XL had his price, which was the opportunity to meddle with it before shipping it :-) Just my 2 cents!
Cheers.
Wow, that is depressing to read on this board. We have to trust each other to some degree, which gladly I do.
To offer a helping hand to my neighbors to the north I will offer the same service .XL has offered to someone (would prefer just doing it once). You pay the total cost and allow me to open up the package and play around with the keyboard for awhile. I will then pack it up, make a fake birthday card if need be, and ship it off to the great ice country to the North.
Send a PM if interested.
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.XL: thanks alot for this service, I really do appreciate. And you can meddle with it as much as you like ! ^^
Oh, it's not a problem at all! I hope you don't mind receiving my old keyboard for your birthday!
;)
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The American that receives it writes that it's a birthday gift, writes you a little card, and if Customs opens it they'll be all like "aww isn't that cute Herp gave Derp his old keyboard!" AFAIK they can't charge you customs on a 'used' board.
Not to take away from this generous offer, but it's not a guarantee. "Gifts" can be cut off at $50, non-gifts cut off at $20. If it's declared over $50 it can still incur fees. It doesn't matter whether it's new or used etc...
So you could run the risk of under-delcaring which leaves you exposed in terms of insurance. Of course the customs agent might not buy the declared value, or he might find the original packing slip enclosed :)
Thank you to all of those Americans volunteering to do bounce shipping. There's lots of things (like Filcos from Amazon) that simply won't ship into Canada for any money. You're doing a great service! :thumb: :canada:
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You know who I don't trust? New users to a forum who are rude enough to attempt to do an auction style sale in the middle of a thread about a product coming out at a store.
We have many "strangers" here who have no qualms doing something free for a friend (whoops I meant 'stranger'!!). From sending keycaps to being middlemen to sending sample switches around the world.
GTFO.
You shouldn't trust me, but to be frank I'm surprised you'd actually base credibility on generosity, especially in this case where those who've responded thus far signed up an average of 2 months ago; I imagine you were never warned, as a child, to never accept candy from strangers, or never met someone who was swindled for their money. Or maybe you're too smart for that, or actually believe Geeks would never do such a thing (you do realize LAN centers have locks on their peripherals and hold ID's for collateral, right?) Anyway, I apologize as my comment was in fact rude, because though I'd meant to suggest one trust only those w/ good, well-established reputations within any online community, it was excessive considering most here are adults.
As far as the auction's concerned, that was in response to those who'd expressed interest in acquiring one, but either share my same concerns or simply couldn't find a "friend" to ship them one. That opportunity is obviously worth more to different people, so it's going up on E-Bay next week to ensure those people know that they've paid a fair price, and more importantly, that they're insured by E-Bay in case I am in fact a crook. If you find that funny I'm glad to have amused you ;-)
More details Here (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=16123)
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You're from DC as in Wash, DC? I live in PG County! GEEKHACK MEEEEETTTTUUUPPPPPPP
Canadians...if you don't have a need to receive the board in pristine, hasn't-been-touched-since-it-left-the-factory (too many hyphens...) condition, this is a good way to get a board for cheap(ish)! Even a Leopold, sent to a US address, would be a good idea.
The American that receives it writes that it's a birthday gift, writes you a little card, and if Customs opens it they'll be all like "aww isn't that cute Herp gave Derp his old keyboard!" AFAIK they can't charge you customs on a 'used' board.
wurd. the amount canadian custom charges on new boards is ridiculous. +1 for this idea
too bad im not in need of a board right now though
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Thanks for your post. Good review and excellent video. More of videos please.
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hmm,,, Ducky will announce Red switch too,
http://kbc.5d6d.com/thread-5254-1-1.html (http://kbc.5d6d.com/thread-5254-1-1.html)
Check link , 799 RMB = 119 USD ,
FILCO 169 USD ,
Ducky 119 USD .
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They say that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.