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Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: litster on Fri, 23 September 2011, 22:18:28

http://bbs.kbc-china.com/thread-6635-1-1.html

CNC aluminum case, 0.7Kg, about 1.54lbs. 5mm thick wall, comes with 3 sets of legs for different height.  Available in many different colors.  Apparently about to take pre-order.


(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=27203&d=1316834094)

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: ironman31 on Fri, 23 September 2011, 22:22:03

Looks pretty nice. Don't like feet though

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Fri, 23 September 2011, 23:06:28

oh man...gonna have to get one of these. no question about it. i love my poker too much to not get this for it.

the feet do look pretty bad, but i wouldn't use them anyways. i wonder if blue is gonna be the only color. i have a full set of black cherry doubleshots on my poker though and blue would look sweet.

and this is being sold by KBC? not just some small group buy?

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: litster on Fri, 23 September 2011, 23:08:39

I am not sure.  I just registered on bbs.kbc-china.com.  The welcome mail was signed by imsto.  Looks like he is the big cheese there.  Maybe he can do a group buy for GH.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: Fiasco on Fri, 23 September 2011, 23:58:33

I think can do group buy via iMav

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: jpm804 on Sat, 24 September 2011, 04:27:42

Looks nice.. Would be in for group buy for one

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: demik on Sat, 24 September 2011, 07:00:47

I'd be down for one also

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: oneproduct on Sat, 24 September 2011, 08:23:12

Would be interested as well.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sat, 24 September 2011, 09:54:14

I searched for "KBC aluminum", "Poker aluminum", and "keyboard base" on Taobao (in Chinese) and this didn't come up.  Not for sale yet I guess.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: duncan on Sat, 24 September 2011, 10:57:42

I am potentially in depending on price, colour options (no way that blue is going to be part of my desk) and other trivia.

If anyone gets more info then please do share

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: tsangan on Sat, 24 September 2011, 11:52:08

Makes me wanna get a poker now just to get this casing

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: litster on Sat, 24 September 2011, 12:06:23

I'd rather have the Noppoo choc.  It is a better layout for me, if I had to get a keyboard smaller than a regular tenkeyless.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: Playtrumpet on Sat, 24 September 2011, 13:52:05

It's so pretty..

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: mmmty on Sat, 24 September 2011, 16:14:19

It is pretty!! I want one. What other colors do they have? Somebody should start a group buy.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: tsangan on Sat, 24 September 2011, 17:03:01

Quote from: mmmty;420901

It is pretty!! I want one. What other colors do they have? Somebody should start a group buy.

You're a sucker for anything metal

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: mmmty on Sat, 24 September 2011, 17:10:10

Hmmm, this is true. That's why Typenow is my #1 keyboard and my RF 87U is #2. But if they have RF 87U in aluminum...

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on Sun, 25 September 2011, 01:33:48

Something about it reminds me of the iPod Mini:

(http://i52.tinypic.com/i4ihz9.jpg)

Seriously odd looking feet. Also a bit of a disadvantage that they don't appear to be collapsible. At the very least I would want to see some photos taken from other angles before thinking about ordering.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: litster on Sun, 25 September 2011, 02:09:14

There is nothing for you to think about because it isn't available for you to order.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: Waterdr1nker on Sun, 25 September 2011, 02:52:15

I want a custom Filco case. This makes me want a Poker.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: kpeezy on Thu, 29 September 2011, 00:22:15

I would likely buy a poker and a case if this ever went anywhere.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: whiskerBox on Thu, 29 September 2011, 00:56:48

Quote from: kpeezy;423185

I would likely buy a poker and a case if this ever went anywhere.

Yes this also what I would do unless we can get a aluminum filco Case going but I dont really wanna pay more then $75 for one either

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: whiskerBox on Thu, 29 September 2011, 09:51:01

Quote from: mmmty;420917

Hmmm, this is true. That's why Typenow is my #1 keyboard and my RF 87U is #2. But if they have RF 87U in aluminum...

So I guess you would say the Typenow is worth the money?

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: keyboardlover on Thu, 29 September 2011, 10:01:24

I'd say not. Aluminum Corsair boards coming in October for $130.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: whiskerBox on Thu, 29 September 2011, 10:03:59

Quote from: keyboardlover;423358

I'd say not. Aluminum Corsair boards coming in October for $130.

Oh I didnt realize those were aluminum, I guess they would have enough orders to keep the cost Low.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: alaricljs on Thu, 29 September 2011, 10:10:24

But those Corsairs stupidly have rubber domes on a number of keys.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: itlnstln on Thu, 29 September 2011, 10:15:38

Quote from: alaricljs;423367

But those Corsairs stupidly have rubber domes on a number of keys.

I can't imagine a few rubber domes would be responsible for the nearly $300 price difference.

I can see where Corsair would have a volume advantage and it appears that only the top is aluminum while the bottom is plastic, but still, $300.

I priced a Filco aluminum from Elite awhile back, and it would have cost $300 and it was full-size and had an integrated wrist rest.  All that considered, the Typenow is overpriced IMO.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: alaricljs on Thu, 29 September 2011, 10:19:58

Corsair is managing some of that cheapness through the fact that the aluminum 'chassis' is also the plate.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: noodles256 on Thu, 29 September 2011, 10:22:30

my weiner is aluminum. it is also cheap

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: alaricljs on Thu, 29 September 2011, 10:23:08

Sounds like it's also detachable.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: whiskerBox on Thu, 29 September 2011, 10:33:29

Quote from: itlnstln;423373

I can't imagine a few rubber domes would be responsible for the nearly $300 price difference.

I can see where Corsair would have a volume advantage and it appears that only the top is aluminum while the bottom is plastic, but still, $300.

I priced a Filco aluminum from Elite awhile back, and it would have cost $300 and it was full-size and had an integrated wrist rest.  All that considered, the Typenow is overpriced IMO.

Hmm well I dont think I would buy the corsair anyways, not enough prestige. I like the fact that the typenow is aluminum, but they keycaps and color are a deal breaker. I would be willing to dish out the cash if it more closely resembled the 356 series keyboards.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: Index on Thu, 29 September 2011, 10:51:22

I want this NOW

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Thu, 29 September 2011, 13:32:32

Quote from: Index;423403

I want this NOW

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!

Whoa there mister, calm the **** down.

But on a side note, I want this now too...so SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!!

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: litster on Thu, 29 September 2011, 13:44:49

So far, no update on the original thread on kbc-china.com.  So, keep waiting.  Qtan will probably be able to get this for people who want them.  Ping him on his forum.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: demik on Thu, 29 September 2011, 15:50:56

that looks terribly ugly.

i'll take 7

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: feng on Mon, 03 October 2011, 17:47:10

It's actually not sold by KBC. A guy named langtou made it. The price is about $100 I think. Really love this case.

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: ishtob on Tue, 04 October 2011, 10:58:43

im sold if its $100, that's really cheap for custom milling

Title: Aluminum case for Poker
Post by: REVENGE on Tue, 04 October 2011, 20:31:37

Quote from: feng;425735

It's actually not sold by KBC. A guy named langtou made it. The price is about $100 I think. Really love this case.

How can I get in touch with Mr. Hammer, would love to have one of these.