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Title: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: Yuuki on Thu, 17 January 2013, 03:56:29
Hi

Does anyone tried one of those or is there a review of it somewhere ?

FYI, i'm referring to this : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-Silver-/160954729318?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2579a64366

Exist also in red and pink

Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 17 January 2013, 04:33:35
Quote from: Yuuki on Thu, 17 January 2013, 03:56:29
Hi

Does anyone tried one of those or is there a review of it somewhere ?

FYI, i'm referring to this : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-Silver-/160954729318?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2579a64366

Exist also in red and pink



No review necessary.. @ $450... they're pretty much guaranteed to be awesome...

remember this is the year 2013,  Craftsman were able to make blocks of metal like this thousands of years ago..


Ontop of that, it's EBAY, so you satisfaction is guaranteed, or you can just do a credit card charge back..
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: Yuuki on Thu, 17 January 2013, 04:40:02
thx for your answer !
can you make 1 for me that look like that ? less expensive of course if you can

Im from France so Im not sure what the shipping fee will be

Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: jakemfbacon on Thu, 17 January 2013, 20:21:43
i want those keycap colors,..................
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: daerid on Thu, 17 January 2013, 20:39:20
They're the 10th Anniversary Edition keycaps.
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: Hyde on Thu, 17 January 2013, 22:49:17
From the picture the craftsmanship looks top notch.  Consider this is made from Korea so I'd assume it should have KMAC level of details.

So who's going to be the first one to make their $750 keyboard  :P
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: daerid on Thu, 17 January 2013, 23:24:58
effff me man, those AE keys look great on that silver case... I might actually save up for this. Gotta get a new chair first tho :(
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: Hyde on Thu, 17 January 2013, 23:28:54
Quote from: daerid on Thu, 17 January 2013, 23:24:58
effff me man, those AE keys look great on that silver case... I might actually save up for this. Gotta get a new chair first tho :(

lollllll are you seriously considering it?  It's hard for me to justify the $450.  It's like I can buy another Topre and a Filco.

Or 7 QuickFire Rapids if you want to be really really ridiculous.
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: daerid on Thu, 17 January 2013, 23:38:58
Dude, if I can spend $1000 on 3 Topre boards ALONE, what's $450 for a case?

If I start trying to justify all my keyboard/computer/music equipment purchases, I'd probably go into a depression and commit suicide. In the long run it's better for my sanity if I just leave them unjustified :)
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: dirge on Fri, 18 January 2013, 02:42:12
**** that silver case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-Pink-/160864190293?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item257440bf55
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 18 January 2013, 02:50:19
Quote from: dirge on Fri, 18 January 2013, 02:42:12
**** that silver case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-Pink-/160864190293?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item257440bf55


Yup!
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: Hyde on Fri, 18 January 2013, 12:22:13
Quote from: daerid on Thu, 17 January 2013, 23:38:58
Dude, if I can spend $1000 on 3 Topre boards ALONE, what's $450 for a case?

If I start trying to justify all my keyboard/computer/music equipment purchases, I'd probably go into a depression and commit suicide. In the long run it's better for my sanity if I just leave them unjustified :)

Haha I guess that's true.  Because mechanical keyboards are already not exactly best bang for the buck  :P

Oh and I like the dark grey case the best.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-/160865953730?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item25745ba7c2
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: Neo.X on Fri, 18 January 2013, 12:39:37
Quote from: Hyde on Fri, 18 January 2013, 12:22:13
Quote from: daerid on Thu, 17 January 2013, 23:38:58
Dude, if I can spend $1000 on 3 Topre boards ALONE, what's $450 for a case?

If I start trying to justify all my keyboard/computer/music equipment purchases, I'd probably go into a depression and commit suicide. In the long run it's better for my sanity if I just leave them unjustified :)

Haha I guess that's true.  Because mechanical keyboards are already not exactly best bang for the buck  :P

Oh and I like the dark grey case the best.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-/160865953730?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item25745ba7c2

Wow, the dark one looks awesome!! I will start saving money for it.
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: dirge on Fri, 18 January 2013, 13:42:22
Quote from: Neo.X on Fri, 18 January 2013, 12:39:37
Wow, the dark one looks awesome!! I will start saving money for it.

too safe, pink will always win.
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 18 January 2013, 15:37:17
Quote from: dirge on Fri, 18 January 2013, 13:42:22
Quote from: Neo.X on Fri, 18 January 2013, 12:39:37
Wow, the dark one looks awesome!! I will start saving money for it.

too safe, pink will always win.

Pink is for girls, and insecure men who'd do anything to stand out.
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: nebo on Fri, 18 January 2013, 16:03:55
I just wish it were more common for keycaps to also have Hangul  on them.
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 18 January 2013, 18:20:14
Man, this is approaching $1000 keyboard...

Not too many of these... LOL
Title: Re: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: xDezor on Fri, 18 January 2013, 18:53:57
Quote from: Yuuki on Thu, 17 January 2013, 03:56:29
Hi

Does anyone tried one of those or is there a review of it somewhere ?

FYI, i'm referring to this : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-Silver-/160954729318?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2579a64366

Exist also in red and pink
This keyboard looks awesome!
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: dirge on Sat, 19 January 2013, 02:57:27
Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 18 January 2013, 15:37:17
Pink is for girls, and insecure men who'd do anything to stand out.
3 girls in the household so they out number me.

(http://thesuitsofjamesbond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Pink-Gingham.jpg)
picture of me wearing pink
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: limmy on Sat, 19 January 2013, 05:52:07
http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/4998145

Here is a review of the case in Korean. The person who wrote the review liked it.

Here is rough translation of the summary from the review:

Pros:
Very good finish and anodizing
Easy to assemble and disassemble
USB hub is a plus
Increased weight

Cons:
Expensive
Not cool looking
Slightly tight fitting screws

Could be cons or pros:
Keyboard height is increased on the front side.
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: Batmann on Sat, 19 January 2013, 06:00:29
Quote from: dirge on Sat, 19 January 2013, 02:57:27
Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 18 January 2013, 15:37:17
Pink is for girls, and insecure men who'd do anything to stand out.
3 girls in the household so they out number me.

Show Image
(http://thesuitsofjamesbond.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Pink-Gingham.jpg)

picture of me wearing pink

keep rocking pink shirts dude, they suit you well!
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: Yuuki on Sat, 19 January 2013, 07:28:00
Quote from: limmy on Sat, 19 January 2013, 05:52:07
http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/4998145

Here is a review of the case in Korean. The person who wrote the review liked it.

Here is rough translation of the summary from the review:

Pros:
Very good finish and anodizing
Easy to assemble and disassemble
USB hub is a plus
Increased weight

Cons:
Expensive
Not cool looking
Slightly tight fitting screws

Could be cons or pros:
Keyboard height is increased on the front side.

Thx, I wish the reviewer put more pictures
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: Kensy on Sat, 19 January 2013, 08:05:48
Very nice ! But first, have to get my hands on the keyboard first =x
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: AKIMbO on Sat, 19 January 2013, 08:51:06
Realforce boards sit very low at the front (ie. near the spacebar).  I have to use rubber bumpers to raise mine up to an appropriate level for use with wrist rests.
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: Shadovved on Sat, 19 January 2013, 10:02:16
I think we can have feng do one for a cheaper price  ^-^ ^-^
Title: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: Saviant on Sat, 19 January 2013, 10:21:59
Chances are unlikely, as a lot of people where not happy with the 320 usd for the MKC filco case
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: Neo.X on Sat, 19 January 2013, 11:05:41
Quote from: limmy on Sat, 19 January 2013, 05:52:07
http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/4998145

Here is a review of the case in Korean. The person who wrote the review liked it.

Here is rough translation of the summary from the review:

Pros:
Very good finish and anodizing
Easy to assemble and disassemble
USB hub is a plus
Increased weight

Cons:
Expensive
Not cool looking
Slightly tight fitting screws

Could be cons or pros:
Keyboard height is increased on the front side.

Thanks for this. I was wondering how the case makes RF to detachable cable and usb hub.
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 19 January 2013, 12:07:53
Quote from: Saviant on Sat, 19 January 2013, 10:21:59
Chances are unlikely, as a lot of people where not happy with the 320 usd for the MKC filco case

What didn't they like about it.
Title: Re: topre aluminum case review ?
Post by: daerid on Sat, 19 January 2013, 13:22:29
The fact that it was $320 USD.

If the price could get down to around $200 I think a lot of people would jump on this.

I know I'd buy 2.