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Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: phate408 on Mon, 01 November 2010, 14:51:02

Quote from: ripster;241172

You can always buy a Das.

I did. :D

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Tavisto on Mon, 01 November 2010, 20:13:34

Although I did get my notification that my Filco with Brows shipped before the backorder date, so who knows.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: muchadoaboutnothing on Mon, 01 November 2010, 20:22:07

What's very possible is that EliteKeyboards got so many backorders that they used up all the stock they were expecting on the 31st and are getting more around the 10th.

So many who backordered when the ETA was 10/31 may be getting them shipped now (if they haven't already).

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Fwiffo on Mon, 01 November 2010, 22:06:23

It's the SC2 nerds, I'm tellin' ya. There are at lese 7 filco-related threads on teamliquid.net with 900+ replies and 110k+ views collectively.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: muchadoaboutnothing on Mon, 01 November 2010, 22:14:57

Quote from: ripster;241387

Makes sense although I'm surprised that we seem to be going through the same drill as last Christmas 2009.

Majestouch must think we are in a recession or something.  All that Schwarzenegger pessimism.

You have to hedge your risk. I don't think Brian has a Newegg sized warehouse to store all his keyboards. The longer keyboards sit, the longer he has to worry about keeping them safe, the possibility that Diatec introduces a new model exists, etc...

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: washuai on Tue, 02 November 2010, 02:12:33

lol, backordered to my B-day - though doesn't matter, since I'm not getting another one at the moment.  I'm already forgetting how long I've owned my Filco . .

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Wogrim on Tue, 02 November 2010, 02:31:46

Quote from: Fwiffo;241411

It's the SC2 nerds, I'm tellin' ya. There are at lese 7 filco-related threads on teamliquid.net with 900+ replies and 110k+ views collectively.

I haven't bought one yet... I guess I'm not nerdy enough =(

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: zefrer on Tue, 02 November 2010, 08:07:20

Maybe someone should point out that a better keyboard won't necessarily make them a better SC2 player?

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: vicariouscheese on Tue, 02 November 2010, 10:31:26

Quote from: Fwiffo;241411

It's the SC2 nerds, I'm tellin' ya. There are at lese 7 filco-related threads on teamliquid.net with 900+ replies and 110k+ views collectively.

its funny cuz its true :P

seriously, a thousands of people now know what mechanical keyboards are because of several big names that showed up at gsl (the best korean tournament) were playing on filcos.  alot of kids used the qsenn dt35 just because almost all the original brood war progamers use it, its kind of silly.

i honestly do think elitekeyboards ran through their stock because of all the sc nerds...

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: muchadoaboutnothing on Tue, 02 November 2010, 10:44:03

Quote from: ripster;241593

I sense a disturbance in the Force.

80 yen to the dollar.

Show Image

(http://www.x-rates.com/d/JPY/USD/hist2010.png)

Price increase anyone?

The YTD change isn't THAT huge, it's around 10%. Pricing is usually not modified heavily by suppliers or sellers with minor changes in currency valuation because most people get pissed when the price of something fluctuates.

Who knows what deal Brian has with Diatec anyways regarding pricing.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: adamlau on Wed, 03 November 2010, 05:49:35

I was on a Filco Brown in Taipei for just over a month this past March. Soft, durable key feel :) .

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: TastesBetterOutdoors on Wed, 03 November 2010, 12:25:28

I was going to wait until I got my Filco tenkeyless brown before I popped in officially--I'm on pre-order--but maybe this is the right time and place to say hello as well as note that there are now some healthy price-rises on EKB for all the Filcos and the HHKs.

Though not a serious SC player, I found you all via their talk about mechanical boards. I certainly went from zero to sixty quickly as I read just about everything here. Thanks for being such a great source of info!

I'll try not to make this an expensive hobby. I confess that I find the thock-thock of the Topres very soothing. By the time I might go for such a board it'd be more than $300. Small sigh.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: RickyJ on Wed, 03 November 2010, 12:44:02

Damn, their new prices sure are making the Rosewill look that much better. :mmph:

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: BlueRain on Wed, 03 November 2010, 12:51:09

Doh! Just noticed the price jump too... /sadness

Quote from: RickyJ;242165

Damn, their new prices sure are making the Rosewill look that much better. :mmph:

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: RickyJ on Wed, 03 November 2010, 13:02:19

I was watching for a hike after I saw your post, you were bang on.  Sure it's "only" $9usd, but that's 10% of a Rosewill.  Now it'll cost $165-170cdn to get a Filco, versus $112cdn for a Rosewill.

I seem to remember you joking that Brian has his kids testing blue switch boards, is there actually any more QC going on than buying from Newegg?

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: muchadoaboutnothing on Wed, 03 November 2010, 13:42:21

Quote from: ripster;242171

Was it something I said? (http://geekhack.org/showpost.php?p=241593&postcount=13)  I don't remember the prices being that high yesterday.

What a quickly validated prediction! Looks like every keyboard got a $9 price bump.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: ironman31 on Wed, 03 November 2010, 15:11:58

the 86u got a 20 dollar price jump

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: CodeChef on Wed, 03 November 2010, 15:37:15

Any idea why the Tenkeyless versions are most expensive than the full versions? Seems like less plastic + less switches would = lower price, but the opposite is true... Hm...

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: mjacob on Wed, 03 November 2010, 15:38:50

The tenkeyless versions have NKRO by default.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: CodeChef on Wed, 03 November 2010, 15:54:17

Quote from: mjacob;242224

The tenkeyless versions have NKRO by default.

That would make sense, as they are the same (or really close) price as the NKRO full ones. Thanks bro!

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: mjacob on Wed, 03 November 2010, 15:57:39

Quote from: ripster;242232

But then the 86U  costs more than the 103u.

Now *that* is probably more of a market-driven demand thing.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: elbowglue on Wed, 03 November 2010, 15:59:16

Same thing about the separate numpads. No reason for them to be so expensive expect they are so niche.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: BlueRain on Wed, 03 November 2010, 19:14:39

Supply/demand or any other economic principles assume people to be rational. In real life, people are really, really, really, really far away from being rational.

Quote from: ripster;242301

This supply/demand thing doesn't seem to be sticking.  Glad I don't  teach economics.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: elservo on Wed, 03 November 2010, 20:01:43

I love the fact that mech keyboards are getting so popular with gamers.  Awesome.  

It may not make you a better player, but it makes the experience of playing a bit more pleasant.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: TastesBetterOutdoors on Wed, 03 November 2010, 20:11:42

Or in my case, not so extreme a gamer and not always busy typing, but if I would have bought such a nice keyboard back when I got my first PC (1989) I might even conceivably have been enjoying it for a couple decades. Looking at it that way, it's a reasonable expenditure even if it's not cheap. Reasonable for anyone, not just a keyboard fanatic.

Instead it's been crappy boards all that time and I never felt that I was typing well on them ever to be honest.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: sealcouch on Wed, 03 November 2010, 20:19:22

Gahhh. That 9 dollars kind of pushed it over my "impulse buy" limit....]=

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Tavisto on Wed, 03 November 2010, 21:59:26

Looks like I bought one just in the nick of time. I also got the Rosewill from newegg before the prices jumped back up on there as well. They both will be here tomorrow amusingly enough.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: muchadoaboutnothing on Wed, 03 November 2010, 23:28:57

Quote from: BlueRain;242310

Supply/demand or any other economic principles assume people to be rational. In real life, people are really, really, really, really far away from being rational.

Supply/demand doesn't evaluate the relative value/sanity of a purchase since these are relative based on the individual. Merely how much people want a product and what the supply of that product is.

Product in relatively high demand as of late (I'm sure Teamliquid, OCN, a few other forums have been helping with that) to the point where Brian's having trouble staying in stock.

Exclusive supplier who has more demand than supply.

Raise prices a few bucks and you'll probably get the demand a bit lower, closer to the supply.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: teiresias on Fri, 05 November 2010, 09:57:46

Still waiting on getting mine that I ordered on 10/12.  I apparently didn't get one from the 10/30 stock, so I'm hoping I get one from the 11/10 stock.  If not, I'll have to consider getting a Das.  At least I got the older price.

Only issue is they charged my credit card already (which the order email said would not happen, said it would be charged when shipped), so I'd need to go through getting a refund if I decide to cancel.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: CodeChef on Fri, 05 November 2010, 10:00:40

Quote from: Tavisto;242357

Looks like I bought one just in the nick of time. I also got the Rosewill from newegg before the prices jumped back up on there as well. They both will be here tomorrow amusingly enough.

Once you inevitably decide you like the Filco better, can I have the Rosewill?

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: tjweir on Fri, 05 November 2010, 15:18:08

Quote from: Tavisto;242357

Looks like I bought one just in the nick of time. I also got the Rosewill from newegg before the prices jumped back up on there as well. They both will be here tomorrow amusingly enough.

Hm, I did the exact same thing.  When my Filco Tenkeyless Brown was pushed back I picked up the discounted Rosewill.  

The Rosewill is really nice, considering I'm moving from the laptop keyed Apple boards, and an HHKB Lite2.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: mrsone on Thu, 11 November 2010, 01:30:22

I am bummed out that the prices for the HHKB Pro 2 went up about $10. It did push that out of my impulse buying range as well. I mean, I know the price is sky high for the HHKB anyway, but since I already have a Topre board, I was wanting to try the new layout. I guess I won't be getting one too soon now. Not that it has anything to do with the people at Elitekeyboards.com....I understand why they did it. They are almost never in supply of those things anymore. But still, I'll be waiting for a little bit to jump in to the HHKB myself.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: elservo on Thu, 11 November 2010, 02:04:57

Yeah, that's quite a price on HHKB's now!  They sell out instantly, so it doesn't hurt to up the price a tad.  I'm sure they'll still get all of them sold, but I have to say I'm glad I got mine before the price went up.  i doubt I would have gotten it if it was $275.00

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: viviwill on Thu, 11 November 2010, 05:16:30

Quote from: Fwiffo;241411

It's the SC2 nerds, I'm tellin' ya. There are at lese 7 filco-related threads on teamliquid.net with 900+ replies and 110k+ views collectively.

lol

I'm one of the SC2 nerd whos looking for a filco....
elite keyboard is my only option ?

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Cheese101 on Thu, 11 November 2010, 05:32:20

Quote from: mrsone;245292

I am bummed out that the prices for the HHKB Pro 2 went up about $10. It did push that out of my impulse buying range as well. I mean, I know the price is sky high for the HHKB anyway, but since I already have a Topre board, I was wanting to try the new layout.

probably should pick one up before the exchange rate gets even worse

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: tjweir on Thu, 11 November 2010, 07:34:19

Just an update because I'm sure Brian is busy.

The Tenkeyless Brown I ordered on Oct 15th is in stock and said to ship out on Friday.

Now if I had only got on the Dolch Replica order in time. :(
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?p=230467

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: jaynoon on Thu, 11 November 2010, 20:23:19

Quote from: tjweir;245328

Just an update because I'm sure Brian is busy.

The Tenkeyless Brown I ordered on Oct 15th is in stock and said to ship out on Friday.

Now if I had only got on the Dolch Replica order in time. :(
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?p=230467

Is that info on the EliteKeyboards site anywhere? I ordered one a couple of weeks back, and all I see on EK now is that the Browns are out of stock, with no ETA for more...

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: WhiteRice on Thu, 11 November 2010, 20:27:54

Quote from: viviwill;245313

lol

I'm one of the SC2 nerd whos looking for a filco....
elite keyboard is my only option ?

For a US distributor, yes. If you're willing to look around a bit check out the geekhack market place.

If you have money to burn you could always order from www.geekstuff4u.com.

There is also going through Asian buying agents to shop internationally.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: TastesBetterOutdoors on Thu, 11 November 2010, 20:31:18

Tenkeyless browns briefly showed in stock--he's run out again it seems. I ordered mine almost 3 weeks ago and would not be happy if it wasn't in his latest delivery.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: jaynoon on Thu, 11 November 2010, 20:41:05

Ugh, I only ordered mine 2 weeks ago, I have a bad feeling about this...

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Fwiffo on Thu, 11 November 2010, 20:41:31

Jeeze, that was less than a day. That's some hot product.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: jaynoon on Thu, 11 November 2010, 21:09:15

I guess I probably don't need to worry too much.. If they didn't have enough new stock to cover outstanding orders, it never would have shown in-stock today...

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: ironman31 on Thu, 11 November 2010, 21:13:29

Quote from: viviwill;245313

lol

I'm one of the SC2 nerd whos looking for a filco....
elite keyboard is my only option ?

I have a few friends that were unsure of my willingness to spend that much money on keyboards, and now that they learned that their favorite pro gamers use mechanicals, they jumped all over getting a filco.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: sealcouch on Thu, 11 November 2010, 21:21:27

I hate my life. I will end up getting the replacement keys without a keyboard to put them in. =[

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: jaynoon on Thu, 11 November 2010, 21:21:31

Yeah, remind me not to get into something at the same time as the SC2 nation again ;)

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: ironman31 on Thu, 11 November 2010, 21:30:15

Well at least we know Brian at Elitekeyboards is a happy guy, lol.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: TastesBetterOutdoors on Thu, 11 November 2010, 22:34:14

I just received my FedEx notification. Jaynoon shouldn't be far behind.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: jaynoon on Thu, 11 November 2010, 22:47:45

Quote from: TastesBetterOutdoors;245784

I just received my FedEx notification. Jaynoon shouldn't be far behind.

Great news! I remain hopeful.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: wordfool on Fri, 12 November 2010, 01:09:35

bah... ordered Nov 3 so am probably SOOL

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: viviwill on Fri, 12 November 2010, 03:59:30

Quote from: WhiteRice;245710

For a US distributor, yes. If you're willing to look around a bit check out the geekhack market place.

If you have money to burn you could always order from www.geekstuff4u.com.

There is also going through Asian buying agents to shop internationally.

thanks

Guess I will just find somebody to buy one for me in China and ship it...
bit worry about the shipping cost though

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: viviwill on Fri, 12 November 2010, 04:02:52

Quote from: ironman31;245741

I have a few friends that were unsure of my willingness to spend that much money on keyboards, and now that they learned that their favorite pro gamers use mechanicals, they jumped all over getting a filco.

I have to admit my subconscience think a filco will bring me more wins   lol

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: tjweir on Fri, 12 November 2010, 07:00:39

Quote from: jaynoon;245708

Is that info on the EliteKeyboards site anywhere? I ordered one a couple of weeks back, and all I see on EK now is that the Browns are out of stock, with no ETA for more...

No, I emailed regarding my order on Nov 10, the expected restocking day.  The info is from the response from Brian.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: wordfool on Fri, 12 November 2010, 09:51:10

Quote from: teiresias;242944

Only issue is they charged my credit card already (which the order email said would not happen, said it would be charged when shipped), so I'd need to go through getting a refund if I decide to cancel.

No shipping update for me so I guess I'm outta luck this time around, but I was also charged through paypal when I ordered, which is odd.

Guess I'll have to wait to see what the next ETA is before deciding whether to cancel, otherwise I might end up with an overpriced numpad and no keyboard :(

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: didjamatic on Fri, 12 November 2010, 10:03:42

Any Filco keycap news?  I'm serious and not trolling.  I keep hoping they'll announce PBT or Doubleshots and better cable connection, but I'd settle for good blank or lasered key caps.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Wogrim on Fri, 12 November 2010, 14:58:33

Quote from: viviwill;245841

I have to admit my subconscience think a filco will bring me more wins   lol

Hmm I don't really feel like one will get me more wins apart from the keys being more reliable (I've had a couple problems when typing that could lose a game).  I'm more interested in a more comfortable typing experience (less force and not bottoming out).

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: jaynoon on Fri, 12 November 2010, 21:26:10

*phew* just received my shipping notification tonight for my Filco Brown Tenkeyless. I ordered on Oct 29th.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: fuzzybyte on Fri, 12 November 2010, 21:50:50

armygroup.com.tw is stocking filcos.
i got another filco tenkeyless for 107 EUR including shipping just last week
the site is completely chinese, but paying with paypal works fine, if you can fill out the order form correctly.
don't bother sending mail to them, they'll just answer with some uncomprehensible machine translated mess.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: teiresias on Fri, 12 November 2010, 23:51:25

I actually received my keyboard two days ago!!  It will definitely take some getting used to since it is so effortless, I'm bottoming out like crazy.  Gaming is much more comfortable, though until I get used to it I'm putting more thinking into just touch typing.  Once I get used to the keys though I'll be able to fly.  LOVE THIS THING!!!

I'd emailed Brian about my earlier credit card issue (just out of concern about possibly being charged twice).  He said I was at the top of the backorder list (I ordered on Oct. 12th), and since I'd waited so long he went ahead and shipped me one out of "repair stock" (stock kept in-house to replace DOA and returned faulty keyboards) since they had a confirmed order for the Nov. 10th.  He said they hadn't actually received the shipment they'd expected on Oct. 30th.  Those Koreans and their SC2 obsession must be sucking up all the stock around the world.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: TastesBetterOutdoors on Sat, 13 November 2010, 14:43:54

Just got mine. Typing on it is dreamy. It's smaller than I expected, which is fine because I like the small form factor aspect. It makes me feel that a HHKB might be too small.  

Delivery from SoCal to me in Portland was a speedy day and a half.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: sealcouch on Sun, 14 November 2010, 02:41:20

well fook me. Looks like I'm not getting one anytime soon.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: viviwill on Sun, 14 November 2010, 03:28:21

Quote from: fuzzybyte;246186

armygroup.com.tw is stocking filcos.
i got another filco tenkeyless for 107 EUR including shipping just last week
the site is completely chinese, but paying with paypal works fine, if you can fill out the order form correctly.
don't bother sending mail to them, they'll just answer with some uncomprehensible machine translated mess.

thank you for sharing
ship cost is a little expensive, add about 30% of a keyboard's value

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: tjweir on Sun, 14 November 2010, 09:24:06

Quote from: tjweir;245328

The Tenkeyless Brown I ordered on Oct 15th is in stock and said to ship out on Friday.

I received shipping confirmation Nov 13th, for the Oct 15th order.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: keyboardlover on Sun, 14 November 2010, 10:53:14

Quote from: tjweir

I received shipping confirmation Nov 13th, for the Oct 15th order.

Majestouch must be busy then...no wonder he raised his prices! Guess the gift everyone's giving this year is Kick Ass Keyboards!

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: muchadoaboutnothing on Sun, 14 November 2010, 11:41:37

The real cause for delay:

(http://imgur.com/YDxiZ.png)

'Mo money, 'mo problems.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: F2a on Tue, 16 November 2010, 23:47:36

Damn you Sc2. I need a brown keyboard fast, this blue one is making everyone hate me.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: johnnysasaki on Wed, 17 November 2010, 17:04:28

Quote from: tjweir;246654

I received shipping confirmation Nov 13th, for the Oct 15th order.

I received my confirmation email on the 15th, but the shipping notification happened on the 13th. I ordered just before the price hike (lucky~~) and am hoping to receive it soon. I am in Canada, so who knows how long it'll take.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: jaynoon on Wed, 17 November 2010, 19:18:17

Just received my tenkeyless brown today!!

Gotta figure out if I can pull the Esc key with my bare hands (didn't buy a puller) but other than that I'm loving it so far.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: RoboKrikit on Wed, 17 November 2010, 19:57:01

Quote from: jaynoon;248339

Just received my tenkeyless brown today!!

Gotta figure out if I can pull the Esc key with my bare hands (didn't buy a puller) but other than that I'm loving it so far.

I forgot to get a puller with mine, and tugged it out with a paper clip bent into a flat U shape.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: jaynoon on Wed, 17 November 2010, 23:43:37

Quote from: RoboKrikit;248358

I forgot to get a puller with mine, and tugged it out with a paper clip bent into a flat U shape.

That sounds like a plan, I'll report back :)

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Nadger on Thu, 18 November 2010, 13:30:23

Does elitekeyboards ever get the otaku tenkeyless brown in stock anymore?

Or am i stuck with getting the normal one and buying blank keycaps from somewhere?

Edit Italicized

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: johnnysasaki on Thu, 18 November 2010, 14:15:32

Quote from: Nadger;248711

Does elitekeyboards ever get the tenkeyless brown in stock anymore?

Or am i stuck with getting the normal one and buying blank keycaps from somewhere?

They did restock. I had one backordered about 1.5 weeks before the restock on Nov 10th. It's just that the few from the new batch that weren't already backordered got bought up real quick. I'm sure with such a hot product, EKB is definitely going to restock soon. I think they are probably just trying to gauge demand for their next order.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Nadger on Thu, 18 November 2010, 14:35:15

Woops i just noticed i forgot to the "otaku" part in my pervious post.  I'm looking for the the otaku tenkeyless brown.

I noticed they dont have it listed in their products section anymore.

You can still find its product page by googling for it but both the otaku version and the blank keycaps are no longer available for purchase.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: mjacob on Thu, 18 November 2010, 14:40:42

Quote from: Nadger;248772

You can still find its product page by googling for it but both the otaku version and the blank keycaps are no longer available for purchase.

I sent them an email to ask when the "otaku" versions would be back in stock, and their response was that it's a limited edition keyboard that they only order a couple times a year. The next availability is supposed to be in early 2011.

Matt

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: jaynoon on Thu, 18 November 2010, 14:42:37

I ended up using some floss to swap out my Esc key, as well as swap my win/alt keys to make it feel like a proper Mac keyboard. Now it's juuust right :)

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: CodeChef on Thu, 18 November 2010, 20:19:40

Quote from: jaynoon;248775

I ended up using some floss to swap out my Esc key, as well as swap my win/alt keys to make it feel like a proper Mac keyboard. Now it's juuust right :)

Gonna laugh when you go to Alt-F4 or Windows-L or what have you and **** doesn't work, yo.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: jaynoon on Thu, 18 November 2010, 20:28:13

Quote from: CodeChef;248950

Gonna laugh when you go to Alt-F4 or Windows-L or what have you and **** doesn't work, yo.

Well you have to remap the keys in the OS too :)

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: CodeChef on Thu, 18 November 2010, 21:04:38

Quote from: jaynoon;248952

Well you have to remap the keys in the OS too :)

Oh but that's so much more work!

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Nadger on Thu, 18 November 2010, 21:36:56

Quote from: mjacob;248774

I sent them an email to ask when the "otaku" versions would be back in stock, and their response was that it's a limited edition keyboard that they only order a couple times a year. The next availability is supposed to be in early 2011.

Matt

Thanks for the info!  Kinda funny i finally decide what keyboard i want and its no longer available!  I may just end up ordering some blank filco caps from australia and a regular tenkeyless brown from elitekeyboards.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Ice[9] on Fri, 19 November 2010, 21:57:22

Quote from: vicariouscheese;241590

its funny cuz its true :P

seriously, a thousands of people now know what mechanical keyboards are because of several big names that showed up at gsl (the best korean tournament) were playing on filcos.  alot of kids used the qsenn dt35 just because almost all the original brood war progamers use it, its kind of silly.

i honestly do think elitekeyboards ran through their stock because of all the sc nerds...

To give some perspective, FruitDealer won GSL1 using a Filco... at the time Zerg was being completely overpowered by Terran, and he made it look easy (maybe it was the keyboard?).

On topic: I learned about Filco through that thread, which lead me to GeekHack :D

I plan on buying a Filco Majestouch Tenkeyless Tactile Touch when I get the money.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: johnnysasaki on Fri, 19 November 2010, 22:54:10

Quote from: 'Ice[9

;249551']To give some perspective, FruitDealer won GSL1 using a Filco... at the time Zerg was being completely overpowered by Terran, and he made it look easy (maybe it was the keyboard?).

On topic: I learned about Filco through that thread, which lead me to GeekHack :D

I plan on buying a Filco Majestouch Tenkeyless Tactile Touch when I get the money.

Welcome to GeekHack and I am in the same boat (though I got my order in a few weeks ago, when I got my job offer letter for work next term). I wish you all the luck you'd need, finding the KB. Try ArmyGroup before you go for EliteKeyBoards since EKB doesn't have stock at the moment and I suspect it's a bit cheaper via AG. I ordered from EKB before I found out about AG. AG also has a set of Otaku keys if you are into that kind of thing (I am, so guess what I bought from AG).

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Ice[9] on Sat, 20 November 2010, 19:56:22

Quote from: johnnysasaki;249563

Welcome to GeekHack and I am in the same boat (though I got my order in a few weeks ago, when I got my job offer letter for work next term). I wish you all the luck you'd need, finding the KB. Try ArmyGroup before you go for EliteKeyBoards since EKB doesn't have stock at the moment and I suspect it's a bit cheaper via AG. I ordered from EKB before I found out about AG. AG also has a set of Otaku keys if you are into that kind of thing (I am, so guess what I bought from AG).

Can you link the site to me? I Google'd "Army Group Keyboards" and nothing relevant came up.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: johnnysasaki on Sat, 20 November 2010, 22:00:14

Quote from: 'Ice[9

;249961']Can you link the site to me? I Google'd "Army Group Keyboards" and nothing relevant came up.

http://www.armygroup.com.tw/shop/

Use Chrome/a Chinese person to translate and search "Filco" and you should be fine. Happy hunting! Wish I found this page before shelling out for EKB.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: lloyd on Sun, 21 November 2010, 01:20:00

http://www.armygroup.com.tw/shop/goods.php?id=1680

Has anyone had luck ordering from Taiwan? I'm thinking of waiting until EK is restocked.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: F2a on Sun, 21 November 2010, 02:00:04

I ordered that and paid on Friday from armygroup.com.tw . Nothing has happened yet. I'll see what happens next week.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: tjweir on Sun, 21 November 2010, 08:29:11

Quote from: tjweir;246654

I received shipping confirmation Nov 13th, for the Oct 15th order.

My Filco Brown arrived today. Poor delivery guy, first Sunday of the holiday rush.

A very different feeling between the Browns and Blues, but it feels great.

(Sorry about the weak pic, iPhone 3GS + basement office)

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: muchadoaboutnothing on Sun, 21 November 2010, 10:20:36

Quote from: tjweir;250099

My Filco Brown arrived today. Poor delivery guy, first Sunday of the holiday rush.

They've already hired a ton of seasonal help and are paying extra to the regulars as well - I wouldn't feel too bad for your UPS/FedEx guy.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: johnnysasaki on Sun, 21 November 2010, 12:56:09

Quote from: F2a;250056

I ordered that and paid on Friday from armygroup.com.tw . Nothing has happened yet. I'll see what happens next week.

I ordered a set of otaku caps and got an email confirming the payment was received and warning me that I would receive another notification as soon as it ships. This was last Friday, order placed Thursday.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: kidchunks on Sun, 21 November 2010, 15:27:24

o noes! Seem EKB took the tenkeyless browns off their list. Guess they ain't planning on getting stock any time soon.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: keyboardlover on Sun, 21 November 2010, 15:36:46

kidchunks, I like your sig colors. Are you Romanian?

(http://img.romerican.com/post070422_romanian_flag_waving_at_protest_in_bucharest.jpg)

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: kidchunks on Sun, 21 November 2010, 15:41:39

Quote from: keyboardlover;250234

kidchunks, I like your sig colors. Are you Romanian?

Show Image

(http://img.romerican.com/post070422_romanian_flag_waving_at_protest_in_bucharest.jpg)

Nope :biggrin:

Just randomly picked them lol!

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: jaynoon on Sun, 21 November 2010, 16:49:22

I get the strong sense that Filco stocks are stressed everywhere (thanks Starcraft 2!), and that Diatec/Filco are replenishing their big customers first, which leaves EKB waiting indefinitely. That would explain the removal of the ETAs/listings, which up to this point were really accurate.

It's a shame, really. Maybe EKB can pick up some Duckys? Jumping through the hoops of ordering through the Taiwanese websites just isn't something that most people will do.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: StiMPy on Sun, 21 November 2010, 17:21:33

Quote from: jaynoon;250254

I get the strong sense that Filco stocks are stressed everywhere (thanks Starcraft 2!),

I'm guessing I'm part of the problem too (Just ordered a Flico cause of the buzz that was surrounding them in the Starcraft community).

Nah, in the long term, it can only be good for Filco/Unicomp. The more people start to see good keyboards as an investment in a good tool, the better, and having more mechanical keyboards out there is only a good thing. I'm glad it's all mechanical keyboards that are being sold out and not just ones by Razer tbh.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: johnnysasaki on Sun, 21 November 2010, 19:55:32

Quote from: jaynoon;250254

Jumping through the hoops of ordering through the Taiwanese websites just isn't something that most people will do.

That is what I am counting on to keep my supply of goodies in stock and ready to ship!

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: mahimahimahi on Sun, 21 November 2010, 22:44:00

Does anybody know when these will come in? I sold my otaku with browns b/c I didn't realize a printed brown wouldn't be in stock >:(.  Stupid koreans and their starcraft!

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: kidchunks on Sun, 21 November 2010, 23:13:57

Quote from: mahimahimahi;250403

Does anybody know when these will come in? I sold my otaku with browns b/c I didn't realize a printed brown wouldn't be in stock >:(.  Stupid koreans and their starcraft!

Sucks, you should of asked in classified if anyone was willing to trade blanks for printed before selling it.

I would of bought em =\

Anyways if you want brown, EKB won't havem for awhile I suppose (off the product list).

pchome/armygroup still has some.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: LawnJesus on Sun, 21 November 2010, 23:55:33

****, just saw that elitekeyboards removed the FILCO with browns off the product list. I say we declare a state of emergency on this matter.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: F2a on Mon, 22 November 2010, 00:14:09

State of emergency? Good god man, just order one from Taiwan. It's cheaper and they come with free stuff.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: mahimahimahi on Mon, 22 November 2010, 00:27:16

I'm glad I found this forum! Just ordered a nkro 104 key from Tiwan! Total $160 shipped. That is around the same price as EKB $157 shipped.

Thanks guys :D

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: SpatiallyAware on Mon, 22 November 2010, 07:59:05

Ok so....


Is there a quality brand we can go with for browns that doesn't require a translator, $100 shipping, and a bunch of good luck?

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: CodeChef on Mon, 22 November 2010, 08:02:01

Quote from: SpatiallyAware;250521

Ok so....


Is there a quality brand we can go with for browns that doesn't require a translator, $100 shipping, and a bunch of good luck?

Nope. Go with PChome or Armygroup, or you're out of luck my friend :(

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Fwiffo on Mon, 22 November 2010, 08:33:47

From the Teamliquid thread:

Quote

On November 22 2010 08:26 absolutionsc wrote:

Quote

On November 21 2010 15:00 uSnAmplified wrote:
Does anyone possibly know when elite keyboards gets their shipments in, i missed the last shipment on the browns and have not gotten a response from their customer support in a week.

Finally got a call from Brian at Elite Keyboards on Friday morning. Seems he has been in Asia all week trying to figure out some supply issues.

I managed to get my order in during the November 10th shipping and he didn't mention when the next shipment would be, but it seems like he is pretty darn busy right now.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: muchadoaboutnothing on Mon, 22 November 2010, 08:47:40

Quote from: Fwiffo;250528

From the Teamliquid thread:

Quote

Seems he has been in Asia all week trying to figure out some supply issues.

(http://min.us/iu2l6.jpg)

Interesting. I wonder what the supply issue is exactly. Diatec out of rubber feet? Cherry's US sales manager taking over in Japan? The possibilities are endless.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Fwiffo on Mon, 22 November 2010, 09:03:14

I guess we'll know when he sends up a post on here asking for volunteers to mule keyboards back from Japan.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: muchadoaboutnothing on Mon, 22 November 2010, 09:17:50

Quote from: Fwiffo;250545

I guess we'll know when he sends up a post on here asking for volunteers to mule keyboards back from Japan.

I don't know if I can smuggle keyboards past the new pat downs...

(http://min.us/icFG3m.jpg)

Way too thorough.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 22 November 2010, 09:36:02

Quote from: muchadoaboutnothing;250547

Way too thorough.

Whoa! Reminds me way too much of my last physical...

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: muchadoaboutnothing on Mon, 22 November 2010, 10:00:06

The thought of him terrorizing an assembly line of workers making keyboards with a Darth Vader mask, cheap voice changer and plastic lightsaber is oddly amusing.

Or maybe it's because it reminds me of this:

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Mr. Perfect on Mon, 22 November 2010, 11:04:42

Quote from: kidchunks;250232

o noes! Seem EKB took the tenkeyless browns off their list. Guess they ain't planning on getting stock any time soon.

They've delisted almost all of the Filcos now. :( All they have is a non-NKRO 104 with blue switches, a NKRO 104 with black switches, and a tenkeyless with blue switches. Well, that and a lone numpad with brown switches.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 22 November 2010, 12:07:45

Quote from: Mr. Perfect

They've delisted almost all of the Filcos now. :( All they have is a non-NKRO 104 with blue switches, a NKRO 104 with black switches, and a tenkeyless with blue switches. Well, that and a lone numpad with brown switches.

OMG and majestouch changed his avatar from a Filco to a Realforce...what does it mean?!?!?!?!

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: lloyd on Tue, 23 November 2010, 14:53:46

Quote from: lloyd;250050

http://www.armygroup.com.tw/shop/goods.php?id=1680

Has anyone had luck ordering from Taiwan? I'm thinking of waiting until EK is restocked.

I ordered a filco tenkeyless w/ browns from from armygroup over the weekend and today I got a shipping notification and a tracking number. Great success!

Shipping factored in, it cost me about the same as it would have from elitekeyboards. So load up chrome, wade through the mandarin drop down menus as best you can and grab em while they're hot, they might not last.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: lloyd on Tue, 23 November 2010, 14:59:59

Oh, and a word of warning. Be extremely careful with the country selection dropdown, which chrome failed to translate for me. The text is in traditional Chinese. I had to match character for character in google translate, which isn't easy. US and UK are pretty similar looking. Hopefully my order gets sent to the right country heh.

United States => 美國
United Kingdom => 英國

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: whiteweazel21 on Tue, 23 November 2010, 22:13:53

I think Ripster should quit his/her job and start selling Filco's!

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: keyboardlover on Wed, 24 November 2010, 02:36:32

Quote from: whiteweazel21

I think Ripster should quit his/her job and start selling Filco's!

That would require Ripster to HAVE a day job ;)

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: keyboardlover on Wed, 24 November 2010, 11:31:47

I always assumed you got a cut from Diatec (or Costar? I forget) by recommending Filcos ;)
Jusssst kiddingggggg :D

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: woody on Wed, 24 November 2010, 16:55:01

Of course that's what he does.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: woody on Wed, 24 November 2010, 16:57:48

You're one nasty SOB. :)

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: woody on Wed, 24 November 2010, 17:15:24

There must be some optical illusion - I see #1 and #3. Or #2 and #3.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: sealcouch on Wed, 24 November 2010, 19:31:03

DON'T SUGAR COAT IT DOCTOR....When will they be making more brown switch tenkeyless boards?

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Fwiffo on Wed, 01 December 2010, 09:22:51

All Filco keyboards are now absent from elitekeyboards.com. :pout:

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: ricercar on Wed, 01 December 2010, 10:10:28

Last night they had the Cherry brown numeric keypad. now,

http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=special&filter=filco (http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=special&filter=filco)

Quote from: elitekeyboards

Product Not Found

Sorry, but the product link you used to access this page is either no longer available, or incorrect. Please contact the webmaster if you feel this message is an error. Contact Information

Edit - ooh ooh here it is! Found it!

http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=filco_keyboards,majestouch_10key (http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=filco_keyboards,majestouch_10key)

Quote

Majestouch Tactile Touch Keypad

    * Cherry MX Brown Switches
    * USB
    * Extended with Esc, Tab, Backspace, and "=" keys

Model: FKB22MB    Stock: YES    Price: $48.00

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 01 December 2010, 10:20:42

Ricercar, you're avatar is awesome.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: bigpook on Wed, 01 December 2010, 11:08:39

Quote from: Fwiffo;254882

All Filco keyboards are now absent from elitekeyboards.com. :pout:

Whats up with that? When will he have new stock?
The holidays are upon us...

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 01 December 2010, 12:36:45

Hopefully, it's because he's feeling a little pressure from PCHome and is adjusting stock and prices accordingly.  Just looking at the PCHome thread, there was a lot of money spent there just from GH members alone.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 01 December 2010, 12:43:34

"Can't," maybe, but "won't" is something completely different.  That said, I don't think we really ever said anything that was fanboyish in the first place.

People and their emotions and ****.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: CodeChef on Wed, 01 December 2010, 14:53:11

Quote from: itlnstln;255022

People and their emotions and ****.

So true it's been sigged my man.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: itlnstln on Thu, 02 December 2010, 07:17:45

Appreciated.  Sometimes I say something worthwhile in my nonsensical, drunken babbling.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: JLai on Thu, 02 December 2010, 07:20:58

Quote from: itlnstln;255020

Hopefully, it's because he's feeling a little pressure from PCHome and is adjusting stock and prices accordingly.  Just looking at the PCHome thread, there was a lot of money spent there just from GH members alone.

Doubtful.  Most people will not deal with a website they can't read.  Also, last I spoke with Brian, he can't keep keyboards on the shelf.  Things are flying off like hot cakes.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: kidchunks on Thu, 02 December 2010, 11:38:07

Quote from: JLai;255501

Most people will not deal with a website they can't read.

Guess they better hop to it and learn if they want their keyboards.

or.......wait.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: mrsone on Thu, 02 December 2010, 21:21:20

Now there are no Filcos on Elitekeyboards.com at all! What is going on? Is the world ending?

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Wogrim on Sat, 04 December 2010, 03:57:44

Is majestouch still around?  I was pretty sure there was an elitekeyboards vendor forum but it seems to be gone....

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: iMav on Sat, 04 December 2010, 04:07:25

Quote from: Wogrim;256831

Is majestouch still around?  I was pretty sure there was an elitekeyboards vendor forum but it seems to be gone....

The EK vendor forum was locked several months ago at Majestouch's request.  

Most of the info is now outdated, so I just got around to hiding the forum.  AFAIK, EliteKeyboards is not going anywhere...Majestouch just does not want to maintain a vendor forum here anymore.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: CodeChef on Sat, 04 December 2010, 10:32:12

Ripster, are you on a Harry Potter kick right now or something?

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: Wogrim on Sat, 04 December 2010, 12:13:22

Quote from: iMav;256833

The EK vendor forum was locked several months ago at Majestouch's request.  

Most of the info is now outdated, so I just got around to hiding the forum.  AFAIK, EliteKeyboards is not going anywhere...Majestouch just does not want to maintain a vendor forum here anymore.

oh sorry didn't realize it was locked

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: KikassAssassin on Sun, 05 December 2010, 15:52:11

Elitekeyboards just sent out an email to everyone on the EK newsletter, and to everyone who has recently inquired about Filco keyboards. The first part of the email is just announcing Clickclack's keys, but then there's this:

Quote

A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

FILCO products have been in short supply recently, and this has been due
to our supplier not being able to meet market demand. We're very sorry
for this inconvenience; particularly at this time of the year!

Unfortunately, despite our recent efforts, our supply of FILCO products
will not be improving, so we have taken this turn of events as an
opportunity to search for alternative products which can meet our
customers' demands.

So without beating around the bush too much, in Jan/Feb 2011 EK will
offer a new keyboard line-up with Cherry MX switches!

These boards will replace all FILCO products (and then some:). We've
selected them with much discretion, and believe they will meet or exceed
the quality and functionality of FILCO products and provide a better
value in a very competitive market!

Further details to follow on our website soon. We appreciate your
continued support!

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: ironman31 on Sun, 05 December 2010, 16:05:45

It wouldn't be ducky, would it?

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: kidchunks on Sun, 05 December 2010, 16:13:56

Would be nice if this new "line-up" comes in all white. :tongue:

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: muchadoaboutnothing on Sun, 05 December 2010, 16:41:30

Quote from: ironman31;257714

It wouldn't be ducky, would it?

Could be.

Hmmm, curious developments. Makes sense with the avatar change a few months back...

Although now he'll no longer be selling Majestouches. Hmmm, someone needs a new forum name.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: elbowglue on Sun, 05 December 2010, 16:47:53

I hope he dosen't stock any ****.  I mean, I hope he stocks Noppoo's.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: mrsone on Sun, 05 December 2010, 17:46:31

I am glad that someone posted that email from EK here. I was going to do it but was beaten to the punch. So no more FILCOS in his stock. Of course, this now means he will be getting more of my money when he gets those new Cherry MX keyboards in...

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: ricercar on Mon, 06 December 2010, 03:02:59

Quote from: ripster;256928

I am ruthlessly always on topic.

Is that your nose growing, or are you happy to see me?

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: mrsone on Sat, 11 December 2010, 01:28:09

I just noticed this on the EliteKeyboards website under the "About Us" section here:

http://www.elitekeyboards.com/about.php (http://www.elitekeyboards.com/about.php)

EliteKeyboards is owned and operated by Maineko LLC based in Diamond Bar, California USA in the county of Los Angeles and is the sole distributor of Topre, Leopold, and Diatec "FILCO" mechanical switch keyboards in North America [All these names are registered trademarks of their respective owners!]


So it looks like the Leopold brand keyboards are the Cherry MX switch-based boards they are bringing in.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: clickclack on Sat, 11 December 2010, 01:39:22

LoL!
...and the consolation prize goes to...

=P

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: isp on Sat, 11 December 2010, 10:43:08

who let the duck out of the bag  :gossip:

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: CodeChef on Sat, 11 December 2010, 21:06:35

Quote from: mrsone;261185

I just noticed this on the EliteKeyboards website under the "About Us" section here:

http://www.elitekeyboards.com/about.php (http://www.elitekeyboards.com/about.php)

EliteKeyboards is owned and operated by Maineko LLC based in Diamond Bar, California USA in the county of Los Angeles and is the sole distributor of Topre, Leopold, and Diatec "FILCO" mechanical switch keyboards in North America [All these names are registered trademarks of their respective owners!]


So it looks like the Leopold brand keyboards are the Cherry MX switch-based boards they are bringing in.

You are QUITE late, my friend.

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: BlueRain on Sat, 11 December 2010, 21:20:43

well, technically it was hidden previously. Now it is fully public... so still +1

Title: Elitekeyboards Pushes Filco Browns to Nov 10th
Post by: mrsone on Sat, 11 December 2010, 23:40:57

Quote from: ripster;261559

I also upvoted mrsone.

Comment Field:

"Hey, nice find.  Ignore the douchebags."

LOL. Thank you!