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Title: KBT?
Post by: Dubsgalore on Mon, 18 February 2013, 00:25:50

Is KBT a format/layout of keys or a company? i have seen KBtalking and KBT on other company's keyboards. i am a bit confused

Title: Re: KBT?
Post by: Strelok on Mon, 18 February 2013, 00:28:51

KBT is a company that makes keyboards and is owned by Vortex. Assuming you're referring to the KBT Pure, that is a 60% board. The KBT Race is a 75% board. Above that is TenKeyLess and Full board size.

Title: Re: KBT?
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 18 February 2013, 00:29:18

As far as I know, KBT stands for KBTalKing.  They partnered with various manufacturers such as Vortex to bring some keyboards to market.  It isn't a layout.  TKL is a layout (tenkeyless). 

Title: Re: KBT?
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 18 February 2013, 00:29:56

Quote from: Strelok on Mon, 18 February 2013, 00:28:51

KBT is a company that makes keyboards and is owned by Vortex. Assuming you're referring to the KBT Pure, that is a 60% board. The KBT Race is a 75% board. Above that is TenKeyLess and Full board size.

I really don't think KBT is a company owned by Vortex.  See above post.

Title: Re: KBT?
Post by: Strelok on Mon, 18 February 2013, 00:34:09

Quote from: metalliqaz on Mon, 18 February 2013, 00:29:56

Quote from: Strelok on Mon, 18 February 2013, 00:28:51

KBT is a company that makes keyboards and is owned by Vortex. Assuming you're referring to the KBT Pure, that is a 60% board. The KBT Race is a 75% board. Above that is TenKeyLess and Full board size.

I really don't think KBT is a company owned by Vortex.  See above post.

I was under the impression that Vortex was the parent company, but they may just be an affiliated manufacturer. Either way, I'm pretty sure he is referring to 60% boards.

Title: Re: KBT?
Post by: Dubsgalore on Mon, 18 February 2013, 00:35:23

thanks guys
i understand now.
im deciding between waiting for the poker 2 to come out or a Pure 60%. i'm not sure yet. check my other post, i made one with questions about the poker 2. again, thanks

Title: Re: KBT?
Post by: rootwyrm on Mon, 18 February 2013, 03:11:02

Quote from: Strelok on Mon, 18 February 2013, 00:34:09

Quote from: metalliqaz on Mon, 18 February 2013, 00:29:56

Quote from: Strelok on Mon, 18 February 2013, 00:28:51

KBT is a company that makes keyboards and is owned by Vortex. Assuming you're referring to the KBT Pure, that is a 60% board. The KBT Race is a 75% board. Above that is TenKeyLess and Full board size.

I really don't think KBT is a company owned by Vortex.  See above post.

I was under the impression that Vortex was the parent company, but they may just be an affiliated manufacturer. Either way, I'm pretty sure he is referring to 60% boards.

No. Vortex is only a supplier for KBTalKing USA. And my understanding is that they are no longer a supplier for a variety of reasons. The current model they're offering (the KBT Pro) is built by Zippy/EMACS.

Title: Re: KBT?
Post by: laffindude on Mon, 18 February 2013, 04:41:43

KBTalKing + Vortex = Pure, Race, Oni, and One. Vortex own the designs of these boards.
KBTalKing + Zippy = KBTalKing Pro. KBTalKing USA was setup by a 3rd party to sell the KBT Pro. They never dealt with Vortex.
KBTalKing didn't "switch" supplier. Vortex still makes the boards mentioned above, since they own the design of the boards. KBTalKing just use different suppliers for different boards.