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Title: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: Appeac on Tue, 19 February 2013, 14:51:21
It's that time again. If you're looking for a possible discount on a keyboard, now's the time to back your favorite!

https://www.massdrop.com/vote/gaming-keyboards/result

It's pretty much down to Filco vs Blackwidow/Topre right now.
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 19 February 2013, 17:50:57
Please note the realforce is in the running. Discounts on these are quite rare, so if me can get that price down a little, I'm sure many topre fans will rejoice (and maybe I'll break down and buy one)

I voted for a QFR, but I may change to the realforce.

Keep in mind I do believe you need a massdrop or facebook account to log in and vote.
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 19 February 2013, 17:53:30
Please note the realforce is in the running. Discounts on these are quite rare, so if me can get that price down a little, I'm sure many topre fans will rejoice (and maybe I'll break down and buy one)

I voted for a QFR, but I may change to the realforce.

Keep in mind I do believe you need a massdrop or facebook account to log in and vote.

Can someone suggest the 55g model?
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 19 February 2013, 19:24:15
Dude,, def go for the QFR... QFR ftw...
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: missalaire on Tue, 19 February 2013, 19:43:28
Please note the realforce is in the running. Discounts on these are quite rare, so if me can get that price down a little, I'm sure many topre fans will rejoice (and maybe I'll break down and buy one)

I voted for a QFR, but I may change to the realforce.

Keep in mind I do believe you need a massdrop or facebook account to log in and vote.

I think you can vote for multiple boards, up to 3 each time you vote.
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: jwaz on Tue, 19 February 2013, 19:47:53
Realforce is not going to happen (though I would be so down). The way these polls work is anyone can add anything. Skies the limit.

Unfortunately, they will just contact RF and be told no most likely and continue on down the list of winners...
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: sth on Tue, 19 February 2013, 19:53:28
Unfortunately, they will just contact RF and be told no most likely and continue on down the list of winners...

yeah... i wonder who recommended the realforce? i'd love to see that happen but unless they work out some distribution via EK (which is probably at odds with EK's distribution contract with Topre) there's no way in hell this is happening.
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: jwaz on Tue, 19 February 2013, 22:13:55
and I doubt EK would agree to let them...
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: Mugen on Tue, 19 February 2013, 22:24:30
I dont get it, how does this work? i registered and voted, what happens when the vote ends?
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: alaricljs on Tue, 19 February 2013, 22:26:51
MD attempts to make the winner happen (contact manuf/seller and attempt arrangements).  And when that fails, they try the runner up... repeat until success.
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: Permeability on Tue, 19 February 2013, 23:18:00
I voted for the realforce because those almost never are on sale, but I doubt EK would agree to discount for massdrop  :(
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: jwaz on Wed, 20 February 2013, 00:07:13
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/139/result

Started one specifically for a Realforce TKL, White/Gray 55g!
Title: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 20 February 2013, 00:21:20
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/139/result

Started one specifically for a Realforce TKL, White/Gray 55g!

That's getting my vote! Would love a cheaper 55g!
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: Mugen on Wed, 20 February 2013, 07:10:00
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/139/result

Started one specifically for a Realforce TKL, White/Gray 55g!

That's getting my vote! Would love a cheaper 55g!

Same.
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: keymaster on Wed, 20 February 2013, 09:43:08
and I doubt EK would agree to let them...

I have the same suspicion, especially since the Topre boards are "on sale" right now on EK due to the devaluation of the Japanese Yen. (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/16/business/global/g20-forum-moscow.html?_r=0)
Title: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 20 February 2013, 10:05:42
and I doubt EK would agree to let them...

I have the same suspicion, especially since the Topre boards are "on sale" right now on EK due to the devaluation of the Japanese Yen. (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/16/business/global/g20-forum-moscow.html?_r=0)

Oh the yen makes me happy. Nothing wrong with getting a brand new HHKB shipped for $230.
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: KangarooZombies on Wed, 20 February 2013, 20:11:38
and I doubt EK would agree to let them...

I have the same suspicion, especially since the Topre boards are "on sale" right now on EK due to the devaluation of the Japanese Yen. (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/16/business/global/g20-forum-moscow.html?_r=0)

Oh the yen makes me happy. Nothing wrong with getting a brand new HHKB shipped for $230.
$230? They're $270 currently :/
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 20 February 2013, 23:10:43
Man, that new 55g topre for $30 off is tempting...

/off topic

I voted HHKB.
Title: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 20 February 2013, 23:13:26
and I doubt EK would agree to let them...

I have the same suspicion, especially since the Topre boards are "on sale" right now on EK due to the devaluation of the Japanese Yen. (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/16/business/global/g20-forum-moscow.html?_r=0)

Oh the yen makes me happy. Nothing wrong with getting a brand new HHKB shipped for $230.
$230? They're $270 currently :/

Amazon Japan and a proxy....
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 20 February 2013, 23:16:23
and I doubt EK would agree to let them...

I have the same suspicion, especially since the Topre boards are "on sale" right now on EK due to the devaluation of the Japanese Yen. (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/16/business/global/g20-forum-moscow.html?_r=0)

Oh the yen makes me happy. Nothing wrong with getting a brand new HHKB shipped for $230.
$230? They're $270 currently :/

Amazon Japan and a proxy....

More off topic, but happy one year anniversary.
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 20 February 2013, 23:36:06
The list I saw said "EK edition" on the Realforce.  I assume that means that they would go through EK and try to get a volume discount.  Not necessarily outside the realm of possibility.
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: KangarooZombies on Wed, 20 February 2013, 23:57:28
and I doubt EK would agree to let them...

I have the same suspicion, especially since the Topre boards are "on sale" right now on EK due to the devaluation of the Japanese Yen. (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/16/business/global/g20-forum-moscow.html?_r=0)
Oh the yen makes me happy. Nothing wrong with getting a brand new HHKB shipped for $230.
$230? They're $270 currently :/

Amazon Japan and a proxy....
Oh I see. I should look into that...
Title: Re: Massdrop "gaming" keyboard vote is happening now.
Post by: Mugen on Sat, 02 March 2013, 10:01:25
Anybody knows when the gb closes? its already at over 800 people voted