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geekhack Marketplace => Classifieds => Topic started by: Fuzzy Dunlop on Fri, 09 September 2011, 13:44:09
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Bought 2 weeks ago from DirectCanada.com for my home office. Plugged in for all of 10 minutes, carefully cleaned and returned to its original box. I'm new to mech keyboards, and while the Brown switches are a great fit for me, the keyboard is unfortunately too wide for my tiny workspace. DC's return policy includes a 15% restocking fee and doesn't cover return shipping. I would prefer a local pickup however I am willing to ship it if the buyer covers the cost.
I am new to GeekHack however I have an eBay and a verified PayPal account if you'd like proof of my good standing. Just ask. :tongue:
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Update: keyboard is officially SOLD. Thanks to everyone who expressed an interest.
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Ahh, sorry to hear about the size problem. This thing really is big. GLWS though! Are you still looking for a keyboard then? People here certainly would have suggestion. =P
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Whats the closest intersection to where you are located in Toronto ??
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Would you possibly be interested in any of the items I have for trade? (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?21825-WTT-104-key-cherry-brown-board-ANSI)
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Ahh, sorry to hear about the size problem. This thing really is big. GLWS though! Are you still looking for a keyboard then? People here certainly would have suggestion. =P
You're not kidding. I'm typing this message on a full size Apple Keyboard, which fits in my keyboard tray next to my Intuos3 with 3 inches to spare. The keyboard substitutes rubber domes with a proprietary toffee-based switch mechanism; the result is a smaller case with a narrower bezel, and a much 'stickier' tactile feel. The Das has honest-to-goodness mechanical switches, which explains the 0.5" bezel. I suppose I should have checked the product dimensions before buying. :(
I am still looking for a keyboard. Tenkeyless is a must, Brown or Blue switches would be preferable. The Leopold Tactile Touch looks like the best fit, and it's definitely within my budget. I've done a fair bit of research and read the GH Wikis (shout-outs to Ripster et al.). I come from an arts background but am new to mech keyboards, or the concept of keyboard as art. I'm madly in love with the menacing HAL 9000-like aesthetic of the Topre and HHKB boards; sadly they're both $150 outside the realm of possibility for the foreseeable. I'm hopeful a used one will reappear in the $200 range. I came close to getting a Topre 87 UB in an eBay auction but the price tag jumped from $172 to $270 during the final few minutes. :(
Welcome to Geekhack.
Nice avatar. Nice avatar. Waltzing with Bashir.
Thanks for the warm welcome. It's truly humbling to know that the man who is everywhere at once is also in my thread. :hail:
As for WwB, I saw it once in theatres and liked it, then watched it again for a film course at university and loved it. Powerful stuff.
Whats the closest intersection to where you are located in Toronto ??
Main St. and Danforth Ave. In TTC speak, Main St. station.
Would you possibly be interested in any of the items I have for trade?
Sorry, but the only things I'm after are a stellar tenkeyless board and some colourful keys to go with it. I'm willing to offer the Das, money, and/or naming rights on my first born for any of the following:
- Geek Hack doubleshot key set (the one with pictured in the Wiki)
- HHKB Pro 2 (any colour, as long as it has printed keys)
- Topre 86UB TKL
Anyways it seems like we're both searching for similar things. I Hope you find what you're looking for :)
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Awww shucks. Thanks anyways, you too!
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If you are free today, I can come by and look at it.
I have to take the TTC to get there [dont drive] and I want to get this done early so I can get some F.E.A.R 3 time in.
I have a Das with blues at work so its not the quality I am concerned about, just whether the gf [its actually for her] will like the brown switches.
I do not have any experience with browns as both my work and home kbds have blues in them.
I was going to visit CanadaComputers and check out the new Razer exposed arrow keys to see what browns feel like but I figure I will get more double-hand time testing yours.
Will bring cash and a backpack but I cant promise I will walk away with it.
PM with my cell# is being sent concurrently.
Main St. and Danforth Ave. In TTC speak, Main St. station.
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Responded to your PM nikonf5. Apologies for my tardiness.
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Not an issue at all. :-)
I was just asking in case you were in but when I didnt hear from you before noon, I figured you weren't so its OK.
I have left you a vm on your cell number on this.
Basically, I wont be able to come down till this Friday night but I am really interested in getting this and dont want anyone else to snag it so if you can drive it over on any of the weeknights in the middle, my gf can test it on her PC and I can pay you right there.
I live right down the street from the Ontario Science Centre which is not too far from you and my postal code is M3C 1E7.
I was planning to get her a Das with Browns anyway and her bday is coming up soon so if you can do this it would be great so pls let me know.
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Keyboard is sold :)