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Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Thu, 17 May 2012, 17:58:18
I'm excited to announce that we will be getting a shipment of Vortex keyboards in at some point in the relatively near future :)
(phrased this way b/c I still don't have a precise ETA)

Limited quantities of the following will be coming in:
(sorry, we're not currently offering pre-orders)

Poker
------
mx black (ABS)
mx black (PBT)
mx brown (PBT)
mx red (ABS)

Pure (all ABS)
----------------
mx black - Orange LED
mx blue - Orange LED
mx brown - Orange LED

Limited mx brown - Orange LED (aluminum case): $199
Limited mx red - Orange LED (aluminum case): $199

Race (all ABS)
---------------
mx black - Green LED
mx blue - Green LED
mx brown - Green LED
mx red - Green LED
mx black - White LED
mx blue - White LED
mx brown - White LED
mx red - Green LED
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Reptile on Thu, 17 May 2012, 18:04:30
I call a limited with reds! :p
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: irjoe on Thu, 17 May 2012, 19:15:31
Maybe it's too early to ask, but what about other LED color options, will there be limited editions available for those too? Or will the aluminum case be only available for the orange LEDs?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Thu, 17 May 2012, 19:42:59
Quote from: irjoe;595001
Maybe it's too early to ask, but what about other LED color options, will there be limited editions available for those too? Or will the aluminum case be only available for the orange LEDs?

I'm not sure.  Haven't heard of any other colors, but can't say they won't have them.  

From the pictures I've seen, the Orange LEDs look really good.  That's saying a lot b/c pictures often don't do the back lit boards justice.

You'd also be really surprised by how good some of the less traditional LED colors look in person.  We were fairly apathetic about the Green LED Ducky Shines at first, but everyone at the office was literally shocked by how good they looked in person.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 17 May 2012, 20:08:17
Quote from: ShakeR;594951
(sorry, we're not currently offering pre-orders)
:(
Quote from: Reptile;594956
I call a limited with reds! :p
I wish I could, as well :p
It's hard to pick between this and those poker kits that iMav has on sale.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 18 May 2012, 08:52:42
Looking forward to picking up a Race. :D
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: AKIMbO on Fri, 18 May 2012, 10:10:35
Quote from: ShakeR;594951
I'm excited to announce that we will be getting a shipment of Vortex keyboards in at some point in the relatively near future :)
(phrased this way b/c I still don't have a precise ETA)

Limited quantities of the following will be coming in:
(sorry, we're not currently offering pre-orders)

Poker
------
mx black (ABS)
mx black (PBT)
mx brown (PBT)
mx red (ABS)

Pure (all ABS)
----------------
mx black - Orange LED
mx blue - Orange LED
mx brown - Orange LED

Limited mx brown - Orange LED (aluminum case): $199
Limited mx red - Orange LED (aluminum case): $199

Race (all ABS)
---------------
mx black - Green LED
mx blue - Green LED
mx brown - Green LED
mx red - Green LED
mx black - White LED
mx blue - White LED
mx brown - White LED
mx red - Green LED

You listed mx red race w/ green leds twice.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: mbc on Fri, 18 May 2012, 13:20:01
Quote from: dorkvader;595028
:(

I wish I could, as well :p
It's hard to pick between this and those poker kits that iMav has on sale.

hm..
a diy kit for 175 or a limited edition fully assembled board for 199.. really difficult
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Geekmie on Fri, 18 May 2012, 14:13:22
Will the limited Race be available? Race with white(or pink) caps, LED and case?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Geekmie on Fri, 18 May 2012, 14:18:04
Quote from: irjoe;595001
Maybe it's too early to ask, but what about other LED color options, will there be limited editions available for those too? Or will the aluminum case be only available for the orange LEDs?
Highly doubt it. As far as I know, orange LED version is the only choice for this time and no plans or even rumors for other LED color yet...But believe me, orange looks really great!
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Fri, 18 May 2012, 14:48:26
Quote from: Geekmie;595455
Will the limited Race be available? Race with white(or pink) caps, LED and case?

No idea on these or any other models not listed at the top of the thread.  I literally told Vortex to send me everything they had in stock (not much), but I can say for sure that what they do currently have available is listed above.

As for future models, we're working on getting some of the aluminum cases in various colors, but that's about it that's not listed above.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Rumudiez on Fri, 18 May 2012, 19:04:22
I'm not looking forward to orange LEDs personally, but swapping LEDs out on Cherry boards is a cakewalk, so I won't mind a bit. Now I need to decide if I have the money for a limited edition or not...
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: WRXChris on Fri, 18 May 2012, 19:49:51
Quote from: ShakeR;595474
As for future models, we're working on getting some of the aluminum cases in various colors, but that's about it that's not listed above.

I'll take this opportunity to express my interest for purple LEDs!!!  I'm holding out on buying a pure until I find one with an aluminum case, purple LEDs, and MX reds or blues.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Roguemaster8 on Fri, 18 May 2012, 20:27:30
This is awesome news, I was hoping you guys would pick up on their popularity!
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 19 May 2012, 00:21:36
Quote from: mbc;595431
hm..
a diy kit for 175 or a limited edition fully assembled board for 199.. really difficult
It really is, at least for me. I'm actually more interested in DIY myself: I feel like I get more out of it, though it can certainly be more expensive (iMav's kit doesn't come with switches), but I prefer the case on the pure. That said, I love the idea of plate mount with the poker, but the orange LED's entice me. It's really a hard choice.

If the pure came unassembled, I'd get it for sure no problem. Maybe I'll wait until Aluminium cased keyboards become more popular.

As far as LED's go, though I'm a fan of the colour green, you can't really get a "dark green" LED colour, so as far as the intense (pure) colours go, orange is actually really nice. Also, limited edition, hmm.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 19 May 2012, 10:12:27
Dante: Maybe you can get a plate from someone in the GH GB that doesn't want theirs. I imagine it'd keep the weight about the same and solve the poker flex issue.

That said: I think carrying pures without LED's is an excellent idea. Were I not enraptured with the orange, I'd be interested in one.

Dante: I believe you can turn the LED's off on the pure. Perhaps that's the best solution.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: rocknrob on Sat, 19 May 2012, 10:18:27
Is there anywhere that has pics of any of these boards to see what they look like?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: metafour on Sat, 19 May 2012, 15:53:04
Quote from: dorkvader;595841
I believe you can turn the LED's off on the pure. Perhaps that's the best solution.

That works but it's not a solution to wanting to easily change springs. =\
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: qtan5370 on Sun, 20 May 2012, 05:39:26
Good luck.

I am unable to completed a order from them.  Which they hold my payment for a month and not shipping out anything. Just have to cancel and I did get the 2000 dollar back.

Hope you won't face same problem.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: megnin on Sun, 20 May 2012, 06:31:02
Qtan, please let people with open orders with you know the status of their order and what specific options you propose.  I, for one, am willing to wait for you to be able to complete an order with them so you can send me the keyboard I want.  I just want the status communicated to me and to be kept informed if anything changes.  Thanks.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Djuzuh on Sun, 20 May 2012, 09:08:28
A lot of people have pokers.

It's just that they suck with their communication, and production delay.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Mon, 21 May 2012, 13:42:31
Quote from: qtan5370;596305
Good luck.

I am unable to completed a order from them.  Which they hold my payment for a month and not shipping out anything. Just have to cancel and I did get the 2000 dollar back.

Hope you won't face same problem.

Communication w/ Vortex is very hit and miss.  Seems like high quality / high demand product w/ too little infrastructure to support it.  Good problem to have for Vortex.  Frustrating for distributors... I'm optimistic and will keep everyone posted.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: tobr1an on Mon, 21 May 2012, 23:41:47
Very interesting!
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 21 May 2012, 23:51:00
Quote from: ShakeR;597104
Communication w/ Vortex is very hit and miss.  Seems like high quality / high demand product w/ too little infrastructure to support it.  Good problem to have for Vortex.  Frustrating for distributors... I'm optimistic and will keep everyone posted.
let me know if you need help with translation. i have also dealt with them before.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Wed, 23 May 2012, 18:28:00
Quote from: mkawa;597338
let me know if you need help with translation. i have also dealt with them before.

Their English is actually quite good, it's mostly just getting in touch.

Good news!  It seems like we're likely only a day or two away from the shipment leaving Taiwan.  Will let everyone know as soon as I have a definite ETA.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Wed, 23 May 2012, 18:30:19
Also, some other variations may be available and we may be missing others / getting less stock of a specific model.  It looks like I'll likely have to wait till the keyboards are at the store before I can release official inventory.  I think the changes to what we're getting will mostly just add variety - so this is a good thing :)
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: absyrd on Thu, 24 May 2012, 15:14:56
Nice! Want a white led race w/ browns to hold me over!
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Fri, 25 May 2012, 10:53:16
Official Shipment ETA according to FedEx - May 31st, 2012
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 25 May 2012, 11:15:34
Quote from: ShakeR;599896
Official Shipment ETA according to FedEx - May 31st, 2012

Nice! Sooner than I expected.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: yearn4 on Mon, 28 May 2012, 13:13:36
no blue poker?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: vertopci on Thu, 31 May 2012, 15:30:23
Don't suppose the Races came in today?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: absyrd on Thu, 31 May 2012, 16:02:21
Quote from: vertopci;604865
Don't suppose the Races came in today?

I hope they are sorting through the shipment now. :D
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: irjoe on Thu, 31 May 2012, 18:40:26
I would like to immediately throw some cash at my screen if the KBT pure with White LED's are available.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: tobr1an on Thu, 31 May 2012, 19:39:10
Will th ey be on ur website anytime soon?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Sun, 03 June 2012, 17:43:44
Customs delay... Hoping they come in Monday. I'm out of town so my Interweb access is spotty.

Taking pics / posting may take an extra day or two. It is top priority though :)
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: absyrd on Wed, 06 June 2012, 08:06:28
Update?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: metafour on Fri, 08 June 2012, 11:56:16
Been searching the site randomly. Here's the search page for Pokers. Only reds and blacks show up and reds are listed as out of stock.

http://www.mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?switch_id=ALL&size=ALL&keyword=poker

Here's the search page for Pures. Blacks, Browns and Blues with only Browns listed as in stock.

http://www.mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?switch_id=ALL&size=ALL&keyword=pure
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 08 June 2012, 12:02:46
Quote from: metafour;609777
Been searching the site randomly. Here's the search page for Pokers. Only reds and blacks show up and reds are listed as out of stock.

http://www.mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?switch_id=ALL&size=ALL&keyword=poker

Here's the search page for Pures. Blacks, Browns and Blues with only Browns listed as in stock.

http://www.mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?switch_id=ALL&size=ALL&keyword=pure

Nice work. :D
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Rafen on Fri, 08 June 2012, 14:59:22
I think the pure is going to be my next keyboard. :rockon:
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Snooter on Fri, 08 June 2012, 15:59:50
Damn I was really hoping to get a Poker with red switches, looks like I am already out of luck. I was waiting for him to update this page when they were available but I guess he never did.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: irjoe on Fri, 08 June 2012, 16:36:00
Picked up the poker with reds, sorry buddy. I've been checking their websites twice a day, and finally snagged one when I didn't see any pure in reds coming in this batch.
I might get a pure with reds next time they're on sale, and see which i want to keep :P
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: vertopci on Fri, 08 June 2012, 17:19:33
Where did the Races go? :(
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: yearn4 on Fri, 08 June 2012, 18:42:28
irjoe do update us with pictures if it arrives :)
i wanna see if vortex manufactured these or if they are just from a long time ago
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: irjoe on Fri, 08 June 2012, 19:31:31
@4en, what do you mean if vortex manufactured these, were the OEM for the poker different?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: yearn4 on Fri, 08 June 2012, 19:35:32
just wanna see if they are old ones not sold yet or were actually manufactured recently since no one else is able to get a hold of them right now
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Snooter on Fri, 08 June 2012, 20:46:33
Well I suppose I should have been doing the same... O well maybe Ill get them next time. I would really like a Poker but not clue where else to get one. Any advice on that?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: irjoe on Fri, 08 June 2012, 21:21:50
Quote
just wanna see if they are old ones not sold yet or were actually manufactured recently since no one else is able to get a hold of them right now

If so, what are some things I can look out for to check whether it's a newer version or not?

@Snooter: I'm not sure.. i think Feng and P.S. were selling some in batches a week ago, check in with them to see if they'll start another GB.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: absyrd on Sat, 09 June 2012, 08:57:29
Still no Race. Perhaps they only got a partial shipment.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Snooter on Mon, 11 June 2012, 15:33:44
Quote from: irjoe;610085
@Snooter: I'm not sure.. i think Feng and P.S. were selling some in batches a week ago, check in with them to see if they'll start another GB.

I saw the group buy that Feng had going on but the only switches available were browns and I would really like reds. I'm just gonna keep my eyes peeled from now on.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Mon, 11 June 2012, 18:58:51
First of all, sorry for my late reply and lack of updates.  I've been out of the country for the past several days and it was a nightmare posting the few models we have up now.  I'm back at the office tomorrow and I should have all available inventory posted.  I'll do my best to update FB and GH as soon as they're up, but please know that some models have 1 - 3 units only, so if someone's wearing out their F5 key, they may beat you to it.  I want to say the Red MX Poker is the only model we got in that only had 1 unit.  Nice grab irjoe :)  Sorry snooter - I will try very hard to get more.  I don't think they're EOL, so you should be fine.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Mon, 11 June 2012, 19:01:35
Quote from: vertopci;609981
Where did the Races go? :(

Will be up tomorrow! (can't promise pictures)

Depending on how many fires I have to put out, I should have them up by noon or 1 (CST).  I'll post here and FB as soon as it's done.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: metafour on Mon, 11 June 2012, 19:12:19
If a Pure with blues is available when I check I might just go for the impulse buy.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Snooter on Mon, 11 June 2012, 20:07:36
Thanks for letting me know so I am not furiously hitting f5 tomorrow ShakeR. I don't know if you do any kind of pre orders or anything like that but I am definitely interested in a Poker with reds.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: suprsmo on Tue, 12 June 2012, 10:28:01
I'd be keen for a poker with browns (pbt).
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: metafour on Tue, 12 June 2012, 11:54:46
Quote from: DebtFreeLannister;612028
Still not up...... :/

Quote from: ShakeR;611574
Will be up tomorrow! (can't promise pictures)

Depending on how many fires I have to put out, I should have them up by noon or 1 (CST).  I'll post here and FB as soon as it's done.

Patience young padawan. ;)
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Tue, 12 June 2012, 12:52:48
Quote from: suprsmo;611993
I'd be keen for a poker with browns (pbt).

Listing created.  So awesome we actually have this exact spec model :)

We'll have (3) units listed as in stock in the next 30 minutes.

On another note:  Does anyone have good pics for the RACE they can link?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: absyrd on Tue, 12 June 2012, 13:09:35
Got what I was waiting for. Thanks for the update! No F5'n necessary. :P
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: sainrub on Tue, 12 June 2012, 14:43:51
GOLLY GEE WALLY what a great selection in stock. I just bought a lightly used KBT Pure MX Brown w/ Orange LED's but that Pure MX RED w/ Purple Drink is SAWEET!!
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Tue, 12 June 2012, 14:59:39
Quote from: sainrub;612122
GOLLY GEE WALLY what a great selection in stock. I just bought a lightly used KBT Pure MX Brown w/ Orange LED's but that Pure MX RED w/ Purple Drink is SAWEET!!

Haha! Glad you like it! Remember, you can never have too many mechanical keyboards :)

Just to clarify for anyone reading, sainrub purchased his used KBT Pure from some one else as we do not currently offer any used models.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: sainrub on Tue, 12 June 2012, 15:05:46
Quote from: ShakeR;612137
Haha! Glad you like it! Remember, you can never have too many mechanical keyboards :)

Just to clarify for anyone reading, sainrub purchased his used KBT Pure from some one else as we do not currently offer any used models.


Yes that is correct, sorry if my wording implied that. The real kicker is I only saved $4 instead of buying it from you guys new. :D

Thats alright, the seller is real cool so im glad we are both happy.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Tue, 12 June 2012, 15:09:12
Quote from: sainrub;612140
Yes that is correct, sorry if my wording implied that. The real kicker is I only saved $4 instead of buying it from you guys new. :D

Thats alright, the seller is real cool so im glad we are both happy.

Ahh man... that's rough.  If it's only 'slightly' used, so you should be fine :)  At least you know you can always buy a new one for about the same price if you want to switch it up.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: cactux on Tue, 12 June 2012, 16:06:55
Any plans to stock the Pure with purple leds, blue mx, and red aluminum case.
If yes when are you expecting such boards?

BTW how much is the shipping to Australia?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Ovoxo on Tue, 12 June 2012, 17:19:09
Finally!! Picked up a pure w/ red switches and purple leds!
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: vertopci on Tue, 12 June 2012, 18:09:58
Did you get any Races in green led and MX browns?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: suprsmo on Tue, 12 June 2012, 18:19:05
Quote from: ShakeR;612062
Listing created.  So awesome we actually have this exact spec model :)

We'll have (3) units listed as in stock in the next 30 minutes.

On another note:  Does anyone have good pics for the RACE they can link?

argh just woke up.. trying to order one..
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: suprsmo on Tue, 12 June 2012, 18:42:32
^^ Ordered.. :D

Pretty heavy shipping to Aus though :(

And adding 2 x more switches was going to cost me an extra 10.. took those guys back out!
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: metafour on Tue, 12 June 2012, 19:44:04
Quote from: Ovoxo;612198
Finally!! Picked up a pure w/ red switches and purple leds!


So tempting! This is what originally got me interested in the Pure...
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Ovoxo on Tue, 12 June 2012, 20:40:02
Quote from: metafour;612272
So tempting! This is what originally got me interested in the Pure...

DO IT!
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Rafen on Tue, 12 June 2012, 20:52:10
I would love to find a pure with browns or blues that has the purple leds.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: metafour on Tue, 12 June 2012, 20:55:49
Quote from: Rafen;612337
I would love to find a pure with browns or blues that has the purple leds.

Yeah I was hoping for blue switches with purple LEDs but it's only reds. Better than nothing!
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Snooter on Wed, 13 June 2012, 07:28:00
Is there a difference between the Pokers and t he Pures besides the LEDs? Also can you turn the LEDs off or are they perma on?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 13 June 2012, 07:58:41
There are three modes. Off, on, and "breathing" mode. Toggle between them with Fn + B.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 13 June 2012, 08:37:06
Quote from: Snooter;612574
Is there a difference between the Pokers and t he Pures besides the LEDs? Also can you turn the LEDs off or are they perma on?
I think the Pure has an extra standoff on the PCB, so it won't flex as much as a poker.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Snooter on Wed, 13 June 2012, 09:05:49
Quote from: dorkvader;612591
I think the Pure has an extra standoff on the PCB, so it won't flex as much as a poker.

So would most custom cases work with a Pure or is gonna be purely on a case by case basis here?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 13 June 2012, 09:11:03
Quote from: Snooter;612600
So would most custom cases work with a Pure or is gonna be purely on a case by case basis here?

Haha. Case by case. Funny!

I am using my Pure in a Treble318 case right now, and it was designed for the Poker without the extra mounting standoff. Works great for me!
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Snooter on Wed, 13 June 2012, 09:22:05
Quote from: jdcarpe;612601
Haha. Case by case. Funny!

I am using my Pure in a Treble318 case right now, and it was designed for the Poker without the extra mounting standoff. Works great for me!

Haha I realized what I had done after I posted and thought I'd just leave it hoping it would amuse someone. Success!

That is good to know, I have been holding out for a poker with reds but if the Pure are exactly the same cept with LEDs then I think that seems like the better buy. Anything I am missing though?
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 13 June 2012, 09:23:18
It helps some with PCB flex in the middle center of the board. The top center still flexes, though. Vortex should have put another mounting standoff between the "6" and "7" keys. That's where the flex is most noticeable now.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 13 June 2012, 09:24:47
Quote from: Snooter;612609
Haha I realized what I had done after I posted and thought I'd just leave it hoping it would amuse someone. Success!

That is good to know, I have been holding out for a poker with reds but if the Pure are exactly the same cept with LEDs then I think that seems like the better buy. Anything I am missing though?

The other difference is the 1.75-unit right shift and the tilde "~" key to the right of it. Other than that, the layout is the same. The Fn layer has changed, but if this is your first Vortex, you won't be bothered by that.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Snooter on Wed, 13 June 2012, 09:37:31
Quote from: jdcarpe;612614
The other difference is the 1.75-unit right shift and the tilde "~" key to the right of it. Other than that, the layout is the same. The Fn layer has changed, but if this is your first Vortex, you won't be bothered by that.

Thanks! I don't think that will bother me too much. I think I'll buy the Pure and that should sate my appetite. But as soon as I see a Poker with reds I'll probably jump right on that as well haha.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: therecorder on Wed, 13 June 2012, 11:42:58
Quote from: ShakeR;612062
Listing created.  So awesome we actually have this exact spec model :)

We'll have (3) units listed as in stock in the next 30 minutes.

On another note:  Does anyone have good pics for the RACE they can link?

Were these listed yet? (Poker - Browns)
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: metafour on Wed, 13 June 2012, 11:49:42
Quote from: therecorder;612712
Were these listed yet? (Poker - Browns)

Quote from: ShakeR;612062
Listing created.  So awesome we actually have this exact spec model :)

We'll have (3) units listed as in stock in the next 30 minutes.

On another note:  Does anyone have good pics for the RACE they can link?

From this post: http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?31405-Vortex-Pure-Poker-and-Race&p=612062&viewfull=1#post612062

I believe they were but since there were so few they probably sold out really quickly.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Wed, 13 June 2012, 13:24:42
Quote from: metafour;612715
From this post: http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?31405-Vortex-Pure-Poker-and-Race&p=612062&viewfull=1#post612062

I believe they were but since there were so few they probably sold out really quickly.

Yeah, we had (3) come in with PBT caps and all of them sold in less than 36 hours.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: vertopci on Wed, 13 June 2012, 13:54:33
Shaker, did you guys get any races with mx browns with green leds?

Just wondering if I should wait for them to be listed or grab the white led version
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: metafour on Wed, 13 June 2012, 15:23:47
My hand was forced. I purchased the last Pure with purple leds and red switches.
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Wed, 13 June 2012, 15:24:22
Quote from: vertopci;612792
Shaker, did you guys get any races with mx browns with green leds?

Just wondering if I should wait for them to be listed or grab the white led version

What we have available, is all posted.  

We had about 16 boxes come in with no outer SKUs / labels, so we have to take them out one at a time to figure out what exact layout is being used.  If we run across any 'one-offs' that weren't on the packing invoice, I'll be sure to update you, but I wouldn't count on it.

Go for the white ;)
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Snooter on Wed, 13 June 2012, 15:34:51
Quote from: metafour;612851
My hand was forced. I purchased the last Pure with purple leds and red switches.


I bought the one right before you :high5:
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Wed, 13 June 2012, 15:35:46
Quote from: therecorder;612712
Were these listed yet? (Poker - Browns)

The only Poker - Browns we received were PBT caps and those sold out really fast.

Here's other Vortex Browns:

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&switch_id=2&size=ALL&man=27&key_plastic=ALL&interface=ALL&cord_length=ALL&usb_kro=ALL&ps2_kro=ALL&x=51&y=14
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: metafour on Wed, 13 June 2012, 15:42:47
Quote from: Snooter;612861
I bought the one right before you :high5:

There were 4 for quite a while. Originally there were 5. As soon as I checked and saw it down to 1 it was Game Over. ;)
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: WRXChris on Wed, 13 June 2012, 16:22:43
Quote from: metafour;612870
There were 4 for quite a while. Originally there were 5. As soon as I checked and saw it down to 1 it was Game Over. ;)

Didn't you just post that you're "getting out of the game"? lol  

I have one of them in my shopping cart; can't make up my mind whether to pull the trigger, esp. with the impending filco red shipment...  I must have a pure with purple LEDs but I don't need so many red switches!!
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: metafour on Wed, 13 June 2012, 16:36:42
Quote from: WRXChris;612894
Didn't you just post that you're "getting out of the game"? lol  

I have one of them in my shopping cart; can't make up my mind whether to pull the trigger, esp. with the impending filco red shipment...  I must have a pure with purple LEDs but I don't need so many red switches!!

Getting out of the game to me meant getting out of the constant checking for rare stuff and the like in the classifieds and pairing down all the stuff I have that isn't really being used. Not stepping away from mechanical keyboards in general. Reds were my first board and ever since I saw the Pure with purple LEDs I wanted one with red switches. FYI, they're now out of stock as I purchased the last available one.

I will most likely sell the one Poker I have now once I get the Pure. ;)
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: MagicUser on Wed, 13 June 2012, 16:39:14
Quote from: Snooter;612861
I bought the one right before you :high5:

My friend and I bought the two previous to you.  =D
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: metafour on Wed, 13 June 2012, 16:43:02
Quote from: MagicUser;612906
My friend and I bought the two previous to you.  =D

I blame the three of you for my impulse buy!
Title: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Snooter on Wed, 13 June 2012, 17:04:20
Quote from: metafour;612870
There were 4 for quite a while. Originally there were 5. As soon as I checked and saw it down to 1 it was Game Over. ;)

Yea I was F5ing the page the whole day and didn't know if I wanted to pull the trigger then I saw it was down to 2 and was like oo man I better jump on this quick. So I did.

Edit: You thinking of selling a Poker with Reds?
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Bar81 on Fri, 20 July 2012, 12:32:56
Just picked up a new Poker with black switches and PBT keys.  Really nice but it still flexes.  Getting an aluminum case for it next month and we'll see if that helps.
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: SaiZn on Sat, 21 July 2012, 13:10:33
Any idea of when there will be more Pures with blue switches?
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: RickyJ on Mon, 23 July 2012, 01:51:28
Is the Poker that flexible?  I have to press really hard to get my Race to flex at all in the middle.
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Bar81 on Mon, 23 July 2012, 02:17:47
Is the Poker that flexible?  I have to press really hard to get my Race to flex at all in the middle.

I think you are misreading what is being said.  The flexing is not major, you have to apply a decent amount of pressure.  For those of us who are heavy handed, it is a minor issue.  It doesn't ruin the keyboard but it also shouldn't be there.
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: mithinza on Thu, 02 August 2012, 12:05:48
ShakeR. May I ask something?

I have an interest in 'Vortex KBT PURE LIMITED Orange LED Backlit'

I visited MechanicalKeyboards.com, But I realized that there is not an shipping option to Korea.




Is it possible to send that stuff to Korea?
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Sun, 05 August 2012, 17:42:56
ShakeR. May I ask something?

I have an interest in 'Vortex KBT PURE LIMITED Orange LED Backlit'

I visited MechanicalKeyboards.com, But I realized that there is not an shipping option to Korea.




Is it possible to send that stuff to Korea?

Not currently.  We started the site off shipping everywhere (206+ countries).  A fraudulent overseas order sneaked through and shipped about a month in. The fraud apparently got the word out and about a week later we had 13 fraudulent overseas orders placed in a 24 hour period.  They were all canceled, but we had to scramble and remove 'ship to' countries like crazy.  We're working on finding a 'cart compatible' solution that will allow us to add most of the countries back (including South Korea) and still prevent the fraudsters, but in the meantime we have to be incredibly careful.  The messed up part is that if some fraud uses a stolen credit card on our site, and we cancel / refund the order and even go out of our way to call the victim to let them know to cancel their card, Visa / MC still charge us a $25 fee for the simple fact that the card was used on our site...

Please note: none of the credit card information was stolen on our site.  CC info stolen from another site or physical location was used on our site in an attempt to purchase keyboards.  We never store CC information and all checkouts are SSL encrypted.
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Guillairmo on Thu, 09 August 2012, 14:11:17
Why does everyone like the poker better than the pure? Doesn't the pure have little to no PCB flex?
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 09 August 2012, 22:11:59
Why does everyone like the poker better than the pure? Doesn't the pure have little to no PCB flex?

PCB flex is about the same, actually. Even in an aluminum case.

People like the Poker more than the Pure for a couple reasons, basically:
1. Some people don't like backlighting, and most Pures available until now have included backlighting.
1a. Because of the backlighting LEDs, in order to swap the springs and/or stems in a Pure, you have to first desolder all the LEDs before the switch housing can be opened. On the Poker, there are only 7 LEDs to be desoldered for a switch mod.
2. Pure has 1.75-unit right shift and a dedicated ~` key just to the right of that shift. Makes it hard to find snazzy keycap sets that will fit the Pure. Poker has a standard US/ANSI layout.
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: danielucf on Thu, 06 September 2012, 14:37:36
Any chance you will get the Race with PBT caps and no back lighting? Qtan has some and they have MX White switches, but I would be happy with reds or browns, or clears if some black magic and voodoo took place.
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Thu, 06 September 2012, 15:19:34
Any chance you will get the Race with PBT caps and no back lighting? Qtan has some and they have MX White switches, but I would be happy with reds or browns, or clears if some black magic and voodoo took place.

So close, yet so far...

I think we'll have Black MX, Blue MX, and White MX in later this month or early next.
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Rafen on Fri, 07 September 2012, 11:26:29
Are you going to be receiving any of the Poker w/ brown switches in again or are they done being manufactured?
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: oneproduct on Wed, 19 September 2012, 07:58:12
Why does everyone like the poker better than the pure? Doesn't the pure have little to no PCB flex?

PCB flex is about the same, actually. Even in an aluminum case.

People like the Poker more than the Pure for a couple reasons, basically:
1. Some people don't like backlighting, and most Pures available until now have included backlighting.
1a. Because of the backlighting LEDs, in order to swap the springs and/or stems in a Pure, you have to first desolder all the LEDs before the switch housing can be opened. On the Poker, there are only 7 LEDs to be desoldered for a switch mod.
2. Pure has 1.75-unit right shift and a dedicated ~` key just to the right of that shift. Makes it hard to find snazzy keycap sets that will fit the Pure. Poker has a standard US/ANSI layout.

I like the poker more than the pure because of the function layer. I think that the changes they made to it made it considerably worse. Still hoping that one day I can get a 60% keyboard that's programmable.
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 19 September 2012, 08:13:46
I like the poker more than the pure because of the function layer. I think that the changes they made to it made it considerably worse. Still hoping that one day I can get a 60% keyboard that's programmable.

You will. See this thread: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34959.0
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Drakan290 on Fri, 21 September 2012, 20:51:04
hey ShakeR, any chance you guys are getting the Vortex Pure Limited w/ mx Browns and orange backlight in any time soon?

I'd love to place a pre-order!
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Thu, 04 October 2012, 15:55:40
I honestly don't think they're making anymore. They might if I ask though :) just no sure how long it will take.
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: shibbyllama889 on Wed, 10 October 2012, 16:49:57
In reference to the non-led Pures, how many LEDs does it have? I know the Poker has 6 or 7 LEDs for the dip switch modes. I'm looking for a keyboard that will be easy to do switch mods. Therefore having to do minimal soldering is ideal. Also, do you forsee getting any more non-mx black Pokers in?
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: samwisekoi on Fri, 12 October 2012, 22:29:29
You show stock of Pure Browns.  Do you  know if the Pure has the same "arrow lock" mode as the poker? And the ability to move the Fn key to the left?

Thanks in advance,

 -Ron -| samwisekoi
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Cindori on Mon, 15 October 2012, 09:54:23
No and Yes.

Just google "kbt pure manual" :)
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: samwisekoi on Mon, 15 October 2012, 10:58:24
No and Yes.

Just google "kbt pure manual" :)

I did, and Google pointed me to...  the manuals thread on geekhack.org.

According to the notoriously inaccurate KBT manual, the arrow key mode creates an inverted T from Alt, Win, Ctrl & Shift. So you lose Shift_R if you keep it in that mode:

Quote
FN + Space:
  Switching Shift_Right and ↑
  Switching Alt_Right and ←
  Switching Win_Right and ↓
  Switching Ctrl_Right and →

Hopefully that is accurate, and either someone who owns one can try and confirm or deny OR MechanicalKeyboards.com will confirm it before I buy one.

Thanks very much,

 - Ron | samwisekoi
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: Cindori on Mon, 15 October 2012, 12:20:05
I do own one, and the manual is accurate. Not sure what you are viewing, but googling "kbt pure manual" gives me this pdf (http://ck-max.minus.com/l964ctFNMIuVN).

as you can see, you can either lock shift-alt-win-ctrl on the right side to act as arrow keys, or you can modify J K L I to arrow keys by pressing down FN.
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: samwisekoi on Mon, 15 October 2012, 12:29:13
I do own one, and the manual is accurate. Not sure what you are viewing, but googling "kbt pure manual" gives me this pdf (http://ck-max.minus.com/l964ctFNMIuVN).

as you can see, you can either lock shift-alt-win-ctrl on the right side to act as arrow keys, or you can modify J K L I to arrow keys by pressing down FN.

I came here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=34366.0;attach=1816

Thanks very much for the validation!

 - Ron | samwisekoi
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: naisanza on Mon, 15 October 2012, 23:56:36
Picked up the poker with reds, sorry buddy. I've been checking their websites twice a day, and finally snagged one when I didn't see any pure in reds coming in this batch.
I might get a pure with reds next time they're on sale, and see which i want to keep :P

What site do you go on? I've been looking for a kbt pure orange led with brown cherry mxs
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: AriesX on Fri, 19 October 2012, 02:15:55
Picked up the poker with reds, sorry buddy. I've been checking their websites twice a day, and finally snagged one when I didn't see any pure in reds coming in this batch.
I might get a pure with reds next time they're on sale, and see which i want to keep :P

What site do you go on? I've been looking for a kbt pure orange led with brown cherry mxs

http://kbtpure.com/index.php/kbt-pure.html
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Thu, 15 November 2012, 09:35:58
Just an FYI... in the latest 'Interest Check' sent to us by Vortex, brown MX wasn't an option. 

We have some coming in on this next shipment, but I'm not sure when we'll be able to get more in the future.
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: OrpheusX on Wed, 21 November 2012, 15:42:36
Did the shipment of new Pures and Races (w/ Milks!) come in yet? The Facebook page said today was the day. Not that I'm, y'know, anxious to place an order or anything... :eek:
Title: Re: Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race
Post by: ShakeR on Fri, 23 November 2012, 12:00:12
Did the shipment of new Pures and Races (w/ Milks!) come in yet? The Facebook page said today was the day. Not that I'm, y'know, anxious to place an order or anything... :eek:

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?switch_id=15&size=ALL&keyword=&in_stock=on

The Races are in :)