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Title: Leopold "Otaku" TKL, White
Post by: therecorder on Sat, 12 May 2012, 10:01:48

They're $89 at Elite.  Opinions?  See many here have sold this model...  Specific reason?

Thanks

Title: Leopold "Otaku" TKL, White
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Sat, 12 May 2012, 10:13:01

I've had 2 Leopolds, they are nice boards. I got rid of mine because I prefer Pokers... TKL feels too big in comparison. I have little use for those extra dedicated keys and also prefer the subtle difference in feel of pcb mount.

Title: Leopold "Otaku" TKL, White
Post by: Madbranch on Sat, 12 May 2012, 10:46:46

I have one and i love it. I also have a custom WASD keyboard. I prefer the WASD keyboard for the looks (well, I DID pay to customize it to my likings :P), but I prefer my leopold for the TKL factor and I personnally prefer its stabilizers and the overall feel of typing on the keyboard. I like the keycaps' texture a lot too.

Title: Leopold "Otaku" TKL, White
Post by: Netdewt on Sat, 12 May 2012, 16:20:56

I just bought one and love it. I have not tried a Filco though, was not willing to spend double + $$$.

The space bars are a little harder to find for them if you're going to do any key swapping.

Title: Leopold "Otaku" TKL, White
Post by: smknjoe on Sat, 12 May 2012, 17:37:21

Quote from: therecorder;590670

They're $89 at Elite.  Opinions?  See many here have sold this model...  Specific reason?

Thanks

I have the Leo Otaku (black case) and a Filco. I would recommend both. The Filco is slightly sturdier construction, but not by much.

Title: Leopold "Otaku" TKL, White
Post by: 1391401 on Sun, 13 May 2012, 13:02:42

I own three Leopolds - two mx Clear and one mx Blue.  I am really happy with them.  I think they are a great balance between price and build quality.

Title: Leopold "Otaku" TKL, White
Post by: therecorder on Sun, 13 May 2012, 13:12:19

Quote from: ripster;591696

I searched for TKL and it wasn't on their site.

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=leopold,tenkeyless

Title: Leopold "Otaku" TKL, White
Post by: 1391401 on Sun, 13 May 2012, 13:12:50

It might also be known as "tenlesskey"

Title: Leopold "Otaku" TKL, White
Post by: therecorder on Sun, 13 May 2012, 13:28:09

"I searched for TKL and it wasn't on the Elitekeyboards site.

    And shouldn't the Japanese Topres be Otaku, not "blank", and leopolds whatever the Korean word for anime nerd is?

    No wonder noobs get confused reading our posts."

    Last edited by ripster; 13 May 2012 at 21:13.

Now I get it...  You were being "sarcastic (sort of).  Actually, I may opt for another Ducky; an older one (9000g2 or 9008g2, with PBT caps).  I would like to have a Leopold, but I'm just not sure I want an "anime nerd", and I don't like the font on the regular Leopolds.

Title: Leopold "Otaku" TKL, White
Post by: NorrisB on Sun, 13 May 2012, 14:29:58

i would pay more and get the Filco the cherry stabilizers on a plate mounted board feel like crap, and the filco sits better on the desk because of the rubber feet

Title: Leopold "Otaku" TKL, White
Post by: Netdewt on Sun, 13 May 2012, 14:33:17

Not knowing the difference, I have no problem with the Leopold stabilizers. The Leopold TKL has no branding on it, which was a plus for me. The Leopold has rubber feet on it, and I read that the Filco can sometimes come twisted so that it rocks on the desk.

Title: Leopold "Otaku" TKL, White
Post by: J-P on Mon, 14 May 2012, 04:32:54

Oduku = Korean Otaku...  is that where the Ducky name comes from?

(http://wakpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/otaku-marries-his-anime-pillow1.jpg)

I own a tkl 'otaku' leopold (black though) with MX-blues. I have it O-ring modded and It's great for typing on - I don't know why people would argue over the build quality, it's quite a heavy keyboard, and built like a tank. From what I hear Filco is 'marginally' better in build, but really think that must be a pretty tiny margin...