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Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: epik on Fri, 20 May 2011, 11:51:38: If so, link please.
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: noodles256 on Fri, 20 May 2011, 11:53:50: wlcm 2 gh

and no, but you can always get blank keycaps and switch them out!
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: RAICHU on Fri, 20 May 2011, 15:33:15: Like noodles said, just buy them and switch them out for your Filco. That's what I did for my fullsize browns. ^_^
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: Bilbin on Fri, 20 May 2011, 16:03:02: They have Filco 'Ninjas' which is probably the closest to retail otaku for them.

Maybe look into a Das?
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: mmmty on Fri, 20 May 2011, 16:35:17: I haven't decided if I like the ninja look or not. When you look from the top you can't see any letters which is kindda cool. Very ninja like. Now you see it, now you don't.

(http://i.imgur.com/tQ9SP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/r7M1c.jpg)
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: daerid on Fri, 20 May 2011, 16:37:07: Any word yet on when the Ninjas are gonna hit Amazon? That fullsize Ninja looks bad-ass.
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: mmmty on Fri, 20 May 2011, 16:59:13: Don't know when but it is available now at keyboardco.com.

(http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_images/filco_tenkeyless_ninja_brown_large.jpg)
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: Culinia on Fri, 20 May 2011, 17:02:36: Windows key \fail
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: mmmty on Fri, 20 May 2011, 17:09:24: You have to swap them out.

(http://i.imgur.com/bqr5F.jpg)
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: noodles256 on Fri, 20 May 2011, 17:19:25: Ninja
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: mmmty on Fri, 20 May 2011, 17:35:38: Those ninjas got more skills :fencing:
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: ethics- on Fri, 20 May 2011, 17:36:02: Here's Bruce's response to an e-mail I sent him:

"Hi Steven

Thanks for your enquiry.
We don't make any Filco Otaku, we just sell the blank set as a separate item.
We will be making Ninja Blue Switch Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless but they are not in the first batch so it will be 2-3 months,. We decided to go with Browns and Blacks in the first batch.

I hope this help, please let me know if I can do anything.

Best Regards"
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: Wallach on Fri, 20 May 2011, 18:03:59: Quote from: mmmty;349156
Don't know when but it is available now at keyboardco.com.

http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_images/filco_tenkeyless_ninja_brown_large.jpg

Have they actually been available for sale, though? Ever since that listing went up on that site it's always shown "no stock", so I think that is just their early listing.
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: mmmty on Fri, 20 May 2011, 18:27:31: Just checked and now it's out of stock. I could have sworn I saw 8 in stock earlier today. Maybe I was looking at the wrong one? nah... :dizzy:
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: Titmouse on Fri, 20 May 2011, 20:17:38: Quote from: ethics-;349178
Here's Bruce's response to an e-mail I sent him:

"Hi Steven

Thanks for your enquiry.
We don't make any Filco Otaku, we just sell the blank set as a separate item.
We will be making Ninja Blue Switch Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless but they are not in the first batch so it will be 2-3 months,. We decided to go with Browns and Blacks in the first batch.

I hope this help, please let me know if I can do anything.

Best Regards"

Ah, I still think the blank caps are much cooler. People using alternative layouts would prefer the blank caps, too. Where is the cheapest place to get blank sets for Filco?
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: epik on Fri, 20 May 2011, 20:39:42: Is this the same thing?

http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=639
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: epik on Fri, 20 May 2011, 21:54:48: So I guess my best options are.

Majestouch 2 Ninja MX Black: http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=847

or

Majestouch 2 MX Red: http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=820

And then getting the 104 set blank keys: http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_d...sp?PRODUCT=639

Ninja is not in stock and the MX Red is $140.

Any opinions on whether or not the Reds are worth the greater price? MX Black vs Red?

Is VAT just for england buyers or U.S. buyers as well?

Might be worth waiting for the ninja or black/red fullsize to come into stock at amazon or some other u.s. retailer.
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: epik on Fri, 20 May 2011, 22:07:44: No US retailers sell the blank 104 Filco key set?
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: RAICHU on Fri, 20 May 2011, 23:04:41: I think VAT is only for England buyers, not the US. So mx reds fullsize to the US is about 155 british pounds which is about $252. Jesus. lol Should be cheaper on amazon.

I have tried blacks from my brother's 6gv2, I like the springiness of the switch. Reds, I hear feel like clouds of boobs, so that's something to consider. I suppose the question is whether you want a lighter switch or a heavy switch.

I bought my 104 Filco blank keys from the classified section. Check there.
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: Titmouse on Sat, 21 May 2011, 04:03:07: I'm waiting to try the tenkeyless Ninja blue. If that doesn't do it for me, I'll swap out the keys with blanks. The price for the blank key set from Keyboard Co is not too much, until you add the shipping. Maybe set up a group buy to defray the shipping cost?

While waiting for the Ninja, I wonder if I should check out the blank Leopold browns for now. Are the Leo keys close enough to the Filco ones that swapping most of the keys (the larger keys probably aren't interchangeable?) won't make two ugly and awkward keyboards?
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: epik on Sat, 21 May 2011, 06:29:41: I know I want blacks or reds after everything I've read. The clicky/tactile thing is pretty gimicky in my opinion as many people think that is what mech keyboards are but I don't find it useful since I will be pushing the keys all the way anyway. Linear is probably overall the best even though lots of people hopped on the MX Blue and Brown bandwagon.

I'll wait for a U.S. retailer to get the ninjas and then I suppose I'll have to wait for a blank set from someone in the U.S. as well. I can't believe there are no U.S. stores that stock these yet.
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: Titmouse on Sun, 22 May 2011, 06:08:33: Have you considered the black-on-black keys (http://global.pchome.com.tw/?mod=item&func=exhibit&IT_NO=DCAD80-A46556862&SR_NO=DCAH24&ROWNO=12&tm=u)? It looks almost as good as the blank ones. Unlike the otaku, if anyone else needs to use your keyboard, he still can, sort of.
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: epik on Sun, 22 May 2011, 15:31:05: Yea but I would prefer completely blank ones. Hopefully someone posts one to the classifieds or on ebay.
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: vun on Sun, 22 May 2011, 16:49:14: Oh for... This thread got me to check Keyboardco's site again only to see more candy in stock. Just as I thought I'd finished giving them my money.
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: Zensuji on Thu, 26 May 2011, 06:02:58: RE the ninja's got this email from Bruce yesterday after I made an order for a TKL with browns

Quote
Hi Alex.

I noticed your order coming in. Many thanks.
Should be about 2 weeks. Ash clouds permitting, we have flown some by Air and the bulk by sea so the Air ones won't be long.

Best Regards
Bruce
Title: Do Filco black switch otaku keyboards exist?
Post by: nolo on Fri, 27 May 2011, 13:54:00: I bought me a tenkeyless and filco 105/88NP Keycaps from Bruce.

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