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Title: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: hashbaz on Fri, 20 July 2012, 23:24:22
I recently received one of the new gray tenkeyless Leopolds through mkawa's leopold.co.kr group order.
Not available for purchase outside of Korea yet.  I bought it impulsively and don't really need another keyboard with red switches.

Used for a couple of days.  Comes with original box and its accoutrements.

Looking for an interesting trade or $130 shipped within the US.  Will ship elsewhere at cost.

NOTE: This keyboard's model number is FC700.  Its space bar is the same as the full-size current-gen Leopold (FC500).  Space bars for Filco, Poker, WASD, etc. will not fit it.  Neither will space bars from current-gen tenkeyless Leopolds (FC200).

(http://www.leopold.co.kr/data/item/1325852145_l1) (http://www.leopold.co.kr/data/item/1325852145_l1)   (http://www.leopold.co.kr/data/item/1325852320_l1) (http://www.leopold.co.kr/data/item/1325852320_l1)
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: boost on Fri, 20 July 2012, 23:37:36
Nice kb. Glws
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: sawedust on Fri, 20 July 2012, 23:38:14
Such a pretty board. HFWS!
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: megnin on Fri, 20 July 2012, 23:59:10
I would have jumped on this, but I just got a gray one with browns.  What a great keyboard!  Very solid. It weighs 2 lb. 2 oz. or .95kg.  I like the soft rubber cover that you can type through.

GLWS!!
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 21 July 2012, 01:04:11
If I wasn't waiting for WASD to make his TKL board, I would jump on this


Anyways GLWS
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 21 July 2012, 01:15:02
i would be surprised if wasd's tkl board was quite as solid at this leopold. i was genuinely impressed at the bulk and feel when these showed up.
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: danielucf on Sat, 21 July 2012, 02:46:23
I have one in black with MX browns and love it. Really want to pull the trigger on this. Looking for any trades?
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: megnin on Sat, 21 July 2012, 06:54:36
Quote from: mkawa on Sat, 21 July 2012, 01:15:02
i was genuinely impressed at the bulk and feel when these showed up.
Especially with these gray ones, the word "tank" comes to mind.  ;)
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: hashbaz on Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:46:23
Still available!
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: emptythecache on Tue, 24 July 2012, 14:47:59
How do we feel about the quality of these new leopolds compared to filco mj2s? I feel like the regular ass leopolds aren't as nice. Possibly interested in a trade for a poker + accouterments?

edit: I might also take it for cash, I'm having trouble deciding though.
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: hashbaz on Tue, 24 July 2012, 15:24:47
Quote from: emptythecache on Tue, 24 July 2012, 14:47:59
How do we feel about the quality of these new leopolds compared to filco mj2s? I feel like the regular ass leopolds aren't as nice. Possibly interested in a trade for a poker + accouterments?

edit: I might also take it for cash, I'm having trouble deciding though.

I've owned both Filcos and Leopolds.  They are of comparable quality in every domain that I'm aware of.  The advantage of the Leo is its better quality keycaps (PBT in this new edition) and detachable cable.  The FIlco's advantage is Costar stabilizers and a more standard space bar mount configuration.

What accoutrements does your Poker have?  And what kind of switches?
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: emptythecache on Tue, 24 July 2012, 15:27:51
red switches. white pbt (poker specific) caps. I also have a royal blue treble aluminum case or a brushed blue oneproduct aluminum case, either of which would make it worth a fair bit more than $130. (Also hardcore white and ionospheric blue MX cc skulls)

The only other question i have about the leopold is how stupid is the spacebar switch layout? do standard (filco, wasd, etc) spacebars fit it?
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: hashbaz on Tue, 24 July 2012, 15:31:39
Nope, Filco spacebars will not fit on this or any Leopold.
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: demik on Tue, 24 July 2012, 15:34:19
nor will universal SP spacebars.
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: emptythecache on Tue, 24 July 2012, 15:38:07
what about the "universal" spacebars from SP? the R4 wiki claims they will fit leopolds. Sorry to have so many questions about it, I haven't really paid enough attention to leopolds in the past.

edit: nvm, thanks demik. So basically if I ever want to change keys on this, I'd have to mod a spacebar or leave the original on?
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: demik on Tue, 24 July 2012, 15:38:57
nope.

universal spacebars from SP fit leopold fc200 keyboards.

these have the same spacebars as fc500
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 24 July 2012, 16:05:58
PM Sent
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 24 July 2012, 17:05:32
Quote from: demik on Tue, 24 July 2012, 15:38:57
nope.

universal spacebars from SP fit leopold fc200 keyboards.

these have the same spacebars as fc500

And can a single universal space bar be bought from SP (qty of 1) in any color, say for the CC&G set. I gotta guess not. Whould it be the same profile also?
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: sth on Tue, 24 July 2012, 17:52:36
Nobody but Leopold's OEM makes compatible spacebars yet.
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 24 July 2012, 17:56:23
Quote from: sth on Tue, 24 July 2012, 17:52:36
Nobody but Leopold's OEM makes compatible spacebars yet.

You need to define compatable, because the post above says the SP universals will fit. I was questioning color, profile and lot sizes. Now I am more confused.
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: sth on Tue, 24 July 2012, 18:00:22
Quote from: jcrouse on Tue, 24 July 2012, 17:56:23
Quote from: sth on Tue, 24 July 2012, 17:52:36
Nobody but Leopold's OEM makes compatible spacebars yet.

You need to define compatable, because the post above says the SP universals will fit. I was questioning color, profile and lot sizes. Now I am more confused.

Reread what demik said.
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: demik on Tue, 24 July 2012, 18:02:52
Quote from: jcrouse on Tue, 24 July 2012, 17:56:23
Quote from: sth on Tue, 24 July 2012, 17:52:36
Nobody but Leopold's OEM makes compatible spacebars yet.

You need to define compatable, because the post above says the SP universals will fit. I was questioning color, profile and lot sizes. Now I am more confused.

i specifically said sp's universal spacebars only fit filco spacing and leopold fc200.

fc500 and fc700 have the same spacebar, meaning nobody but leopold (for now i guess) makes them.
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: hashbaz on Tue, 24 July 2012, 18:08:27
Updated OP to be clear on this issue.
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 24 July 2012, 18:37:26
Quote from: demik on Tue, 24 July 2012, 18:02:52
Quote from: jcrouse on Tue, 24 July 2012, 17:56:23
Quote from: sth on Tue, 24 July 2012, 17:52:36
Nobody but Leopold's OEM makes compatible spacebars yet.

You need to define compatable, because the post above says the SP universals will fit. I was questioning color, profile and lot sizes. Now I am more confused.

i specifically said sp's universal spacebars only fit filco spacing and leopold fc200.

fc500 and fc700 have the same spacebar, meaning nobody but leopold (for now i guess) makes them.

Thanks demik, that clarifies it. I misunderstood your post. Much appreciated.
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: demik on Tue, 24 July 2012, 18:40:03
glad i could help
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: hashbaz on Sat, 28 July 2012, 01:50:22
Sale pending
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: Appeac on Sat, 28 July 2012, 12:42:43
Why did I not see this sooner? This is the perfect board to house the ergo clear mod I want to do. :(
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: Gyokuro on Mon, 20 August 2012, 14:45:14
Calling dibs if sale falls through
Title: Re: [FS/FT] Fancy New Gray Leopold FC700R (red)
Post by: hashbaz on Mon, 20 August 2012, 14:47:28
I shipped the board a couple of days ago, sorry guys.  Closing the thread.