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Title: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: boost on Tue, 23 April 2013, 12:08:03
Seems like we have a lot of people interested in getting there hands on this keyboard. This is just to gauge the interest on how many people want these. I still need to talk with some of the korean friends to see if this can help with a big order.


**If this goes into a GB, payment is required immediately!!**
**I will not ship INT as it gets expensive and puts this in the HHKB price range. I do have someone in IT that can proxy to EU but will work that out when the time is right**

Info:

Show Image
Do you like this layout?

(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu23/calaveratf/keyboards/1_zpsb1960146.jpg:original) (http://s630.photobucket.com/user/calaveratf/media/keyboards/1_zpsb1960146.jpg.html)


Leopold is getting ready to release a TOPRE version of their FC660C.

(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu23/calaveratf/keyboards/2_zpsdaaee846.jpg:original) (http://s630.photobucket.com/user/calaveratf/media/keyboards/2_zpsdaaee846.jpg.html)

-US ANSI layout
-45g uniform
-6+1KRO over USB
-dip switches with FN layer
-laser edged PBT key caps (ewwww wtf?)
-retail price $173 (195,000W)

For more info/pics go to:

http://leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1365736667 (http://leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1365736667)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/23/u5e9u5uj.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/23/ahere2ud.jpg)


Fill this out:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UHhIPFrtj00iyPgiOttkvGcfe9TDXIxarLNBKMrWfIE/viewform
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: boost on Tue, 23 April 2013, 12:08:13
reserved
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Scoliosis Jones on Tue, 23 April 2013, 12:16:35
Would you be able to get the MX variant as well? I would be all over this...

Title: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Gupgup on Tue, 23 April 2013, 12:18:52
Filled out!
Title: Re: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: boost on Tue, 23 April 2013, 12:21:09
Would you be able to get the MX variant as well? I would be all over this...

Just the topre for now
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: dreamingftw on Tue, 23 April 2013, 12:25:01
submitted!
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: kelske on Tue, 23 April 2013, 15:08:28
And I'm in! And luckily have a USA address I can get it sent to then forwarded down here to little ol' NZ ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: JimByr on Wed, 24 April 2013, 10:17:33
Submitted. Hopefully, this happens.
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: missalaire on Wed, 24 April 2013, 10:38:40
any chance you could snag any FC700Rs?
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Dgsbllx on Wed, 24 April 2013, 10:41:41
Filled out - hopefully a few people from the EU are interested so it makes it worthwhile.
Title: Re: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: boost on Wed, 24 April 2013, 12:03:37
any chance you could snag any FC700Rs?

If you can get anything in the Leopold store I'd like a Black/POM Korean Cherry G86-52400 :D

I can but just trying to feel out the 660c
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Kmynis on Wed, 24 April 2013, 12:14:09
I'd kidnap a fat kid for this one. Hopefully INT interest will be big enough
Title: Re: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: missalaire on Wed, 24 April 2013, 12:22:33
any chance you could snag any FC700Rs?

If you can get anything in the Leopold store I'd like a Black/POM Korean Cherry G86-52400 :D

I can but just trying to feel out the 660c

If interest is high enough for the 660c and you can snag me a Graphite FC700R, I will love you forever <3
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: jalaj on Wed, 24 April 2013, 13:43:45
if the price is right
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: jwaz on Thu, 25 April 2013, 00:33:30
Dat leoplod
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Thu, 25 April 2013, 02:20:47
FILLED

You should have offered something like this on your first shipment!
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: vorn on Thu, 25 April 2013, 02:32:15
Offerings like this make me sad that my preference is ISO :(
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: TheQsanity on Thu, 25 April 2013, 02:35:27
Fancy. Layout looks nice.
Has anyone tried this yet?
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: phetto on Thu, 25 April 2013, 02:37:02
You are such a nice guy boost.
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Sai on Thu, 25 April 2013, 02:37:27
Fancy. Layout looks nice.
Has anyone tried this yet?

i believe boost has tried it already.
you can check review from another member here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42501.0) as well.
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: TheQsanity on Thu, 25 April 2013, 02:45:28
I wonder which one is better, This or HHKB. I have yet to one a Topre :(
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Thu, 25 April 2013, 02:50:33
Sorry, this is so random and off topic, but there seems to be a bug. I can't post in any thread except this one. There is not option for me to quick reply at the bottom or quote someone. I was going to ask this in the feedback/suggestion thread but I can't even make new topics anywhere.

Pic below shows no box at the bottom to type in, and I can't reply to anyone in the thread.


edit: looks like you guys fixed this problem, so disregard this post.
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: GeorgeStorm on Thu, 25 April 2013, 03:50:48
Sorry, this is so random and off topic, but there seems to be a bug. I can't post in any thread except this one. There is not option for me to quick reply at the bottom or quote someone. I was going to ask this in the feedback/suggestion thread but I can't even make new topics anywhere.

Pic below shows no box at the bottom to type in, and I can't reply to anyone in the thread.

I also have this issue, although not with every thread.

Also I'd be interested but I'm in the UK, is it worth someone looking to do an EU GB as well?
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: shibbyllama889 on Thu, 25 April 2013, 06:14:43
I am definitely interested depending on price obviously. It sounds like this keyboard will be significantly cheaper than the HHKB, but if it comes to within 10-15% of the HHKB price, I might just go with the HHKB. Still interested though!
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: o2dazone on Fri, 26 April 2013, 10:31:45
interested
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: boost on Fri, 26 April 2013, 10:53:59
We have 9 USA and 5 INT interested.

Don't think I'll handle the INT orders, if 1 of the 9 people on the USA want to proxy INT please let me know.

Thanks
Boost
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Kmynis on Fri, 26 April 2013, 10:55:48
Aw snap :/ Please proxy. Pretty pretty please.
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Dgsbllx on Fri, 26 April 2013, 10:57:08
Where are my INTs at?!
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: boost on Fri, 26 April 2013, 11:01:38
FYI, I shipped a leo to Italy via EMS and it was $55. Don't think it's worth it for INT.
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Jocelyn on Fri, 26 April 2013, 16:44:17
If someone wants to buy one to try I'll buy it from you in July/August for full price if you don't like it lol
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Glod on Sat, 27 April 2013, 03:33:38
I'm kind of a hypocrite for doing this but I just filled out interest hoping this goes down boost sir

Be a cool board to travel around with, it's pretty and topre and my guess pretty light like the hhkb therefore good to fly with

If I don't like it I'll just sell it at a small loss
Title: Re: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Jocelyn on Sat, 27 April 2013, 03:51:12
If I don't like it I'll just sell it at a small loss
Or sell it to me in July/August and lose nothing :)
Title: Re: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Glod on Sat, 27 April 2013, 04:24:51
If I don't like it I'll just sell it at a small loss
Or sell it to me in July/August and lose nothing :)

would gladly do that but I can't promise I won't like this keyboard if I get it.

This 660C would make a good addition to the travel keyboard army I'm putting together (ergo dox is not travel friendly)
Title: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: aggiejy on Sat, 27 April 2013, 07:18:17
Be a cool board to travel around with, it's pretty and topre and my guess pretty light like the hhkb therefore good to fly with

It fits perfectly in the front pocket of my ~15" laptop bag, and indeed is very light! I didn't have this in mind before, but this is my official travel board now. :-)
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Turbo Slaab on Sat, 27 April 2013, 08:23:44
I still can't make a decision on this. After shipping, it puts this roughly in used HHKB territory. What to do?
Title: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 27 April 2013, 08:32:13
I still can't make a decision on this. After shipping, it puts this roughly in used HHKB territory. What to do?

It cost me the same as a new HHKB. But I still took the plunge. (Roughly $230 shipped)

Title: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Acetrak on Sat, 27 April 2013, 09:41:06
I have both the 660 and type s, they are similar for the most part since they're both 45g uniform. The main differences are:
- 660 has a deeper throw, HHKB feels shorter
- The bottom out feel is softer on the 660, more forgiving
- 660 is quieter than HHKB but louder than type s variants
- Layout differences, they're pretty different as far as mini layouts go. It's all personal preference though
- Price difference, varies depending on where/when/how you get it
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Turbo Slaab on Sat, 27 April 2013, 09:54:32
I have both the 660 and type s, they are similar for the most part since they're both 45g uniform. The main differences are:
- 660 has a deeper throw, HHKB feels shorter
- The bottom out feel is softer on the 660, more forgiving
- 660 is quieter than HHKB but louder than type s variants
- Layout differences, they're pretty different as far as mini layouts go. It's all personal preference though
- Price difference, varies depending on where/when/how you get it

I like shorter throws personally, but the arrows are a nice touch for when I'm browsing the web. I like the aesthetics of the HHKB better as well. Black on black keys always look really good to me.
Title: Re: Re: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Jocelyn on Sat, 27 April 2013, 11:36:26
If I don't like it I'll just sell it at a small loss
Or sell it to me in July/August and lose nothing :)

would gladly do that but I can't promise I won't like this keyboard if I get it.

I'll be happy either way :)
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: jksteger on Sat, 27 April 2013, 18:25:29
Hey Boost, any idea on how many orders are needed to make this happen? 

J.
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: thirdkind on Sat, 27 April 2013, 20:17:19
I'd be interested in 2, but only with blank keycaps. Is there any word as to when we can expect that version to ship (or confirmation that one of the blank keycap sets already available is compatible)?
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: ktownhero on Sat, 27 April 2013, 20:23:56
Submitted a form, would love to get my hands on one to replace my 87U at work since I work in Vi 97% of the day.  Then I could bring the 87U home to be my primary keyboard here :) 
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: daerid on Sun, 28 April 2013, 10:58:17
(ergo dox is not travel friendly)

? I thought it would have been more travel friendly since all the cables are detachable and it's in two pieces.

Oh and boost, I might be in for a second one. I gotta see how things settle out after the move next weekend.
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 28 April 2013, 11:25:16
What the heck, I couldn't resist, just signed up for one.
Title: Re: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: Glod on Sun, 28 April 2013, 17:38:55
(ergo dox is not travel friendly)

? I thought it would have been more travel friendly since all the cables are detachable and it's in two pieces.

i should rephrase that, it is travel friendly and fits in a laptop bag nicely.

I love my ergodox (obviously) in my home office but the clear acrylic case and  exposed nuts and bolts is a bit ugly, I wish there was another case option that looked more professional.

its about looks sometimes when you travel and the ErgoDox does not have the looks the Leopold 660C and HHKB have.
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: boost on Sun, 28 April 2013, 22:18:41
Sooooo, just wanted to put this out there. At the current price for the 660c+ ship to me+ ship to you(int) will not be worth it for int. Total for 1 660c shipped int was $240 and this was with the promo Leo was running(-$15)
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: acediac01 on Sun, 28 April 2013, 22:23:00
 :eek:

Definitely interested. Filled out the gdoc form.

Thanks boost
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 29 April 2013, 03:27:47
Sooooo, just wanted to put this out there. At the current price for the 660c+ ship to me+ ship to you(int) will not be worth it for int. Total for 1 660c shipped int was $240 and this was with the promo Leo was running(-$15)

International shipping from the US is totally rape if you're shipping a keyboard.

So what's the price of this withing the US, out-the-door? Are they still willing to run that -$15 promo?
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: geminimech on Mon, 29 April 2013, 07:44:31
Sooooo, just wanted to put this out there. At the current price for the 660c+ ship to me+ ship to you(int) will not be worth it for int. Total for 1 660c shipped int was $240 and this was with the promo Leo was running(-$15)

I'm thinking that I might be alright paying this much.  Can't get it anywhere else, any other board with a Topre switch costs about that much, and did I mention that I can't get it anywhere else?

Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: BB__ on Mon, 29 April 2013, 08:54:09
http://item2.gmarket.co.kr/English/detailview/Item.aspx?goodscode=353374845&pos_shop_cd=RC&pos_class_cd=111111111&pos_class_kind=T

Seems like they ship internationally.
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: blakespot on Mon, 29 April 2013, 10:00:40
http://item2.gmarket.co.kr/English/detailview/Item.aspx?goodscode=353374845&pos_shop_cd=RC&pos_class_cd=111111111&pos_class_kind=T

Seems like they ship internationally.

Hmm, it looks that way, seeing World Wide Shipping at the bottom, there.

Is that the case?



bp
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: BB__ on Mon, 29 April 2013, 10:09:42
Yeah. I'm considering getting from there. Haven't used this site before.
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_help/international_shipping_info.asp
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: boost on Mon, 29 April 2013, 10:18:24
Waiting on quote from leo for 20 660c

Hoping we can get a bigger discount then when it was first released.

Thanks
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: BB__ on Mon, 29 April 2013, 11:28:15
Waiting on quote from leo for 20 660c

Hoping we can get a bigger discount then when it was first released.

Thanks

Wow nice. Is it possible to ship directly to Mongolia from Korea using your group buy?
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: boost on Mon, 29 April 2013, 11:31:08
Waiting on quote from leo for 20 660c

Hoping we can get a bigger discount then when it was first released.

Thanks

Wow nice. Is it possible to ship directly to Mongolia from Korea using your group buy?

no sorry, just trying to make it super easy for my korean friend as he's doing me a favor.

Thanks
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: BB__ on Mon, 29 April 2013, 11:35:35
Waiting on quote from leo for 20 660c

Hoping we can get a bigger discount then when it was first released.

Thanks

Wow nice. Is it possible to ship directly to Mongolia from Korea using your group buy?

no sorry, just trying to make it super easy for my korean friend as he's doing me a favor.

Thanks

Thanks. But I do have proxy shipping in US at cheap price. Using above site costs me $200. Waiting your quote price.  :)
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: blakespot on Mon, 29 April 2013, 12:27:03
I just registered at GMarket, considering going with them for the FC660C, and came to this:

[attachimg=1]

Note the customer seller rating... Hmm...




bp
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: blakespot on Mon, 29 April 2013, 12:51:08
Closer inspection it looks like that might be a buyer complaining that he wanted a smaller spacebar.

I ordered. We'll see what happens.

Note there are two models that are listed in Korean on the product page (despite English mode). One is for Korean Black model. Other is Black English model. Found with translate, chose latter. Note, fwiw.

Also chose the red ESC key option... :-)



bp
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: BB__ on Tue, 30 April 2013, 03:33:15
I just registered at GMarket, considering going with them for the FC660C, and came to this:

(Attachment Link)

Note the customer seller rating... Hmm...




bp
Why are choosing local delivery? Are you from Korea? :confused:
Second option seems like English key printed (Using google translate).
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: BB__ on Tue, 30 April 2013, 03:45:08
In my case, It looks like this:
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag104/BB___/Gmarket_zps277a2f5f.png)

haven't ordered it yet.
Title: Re: [IC] Leoplod 660C
Post by: vivalarevolución on Tue, 30 April 2013, 10:46:13
Waiting on quote from leo for 20 660c

Hoping we can get a bigger discount then when it was first released.

Thanks

Price quote! Price quote! Price quote!
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: Guillairmo on Tue, 30 April 2013, 12:39:25
filled out
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: boost on Tue, 30 April 2013, 12:45:56
STill waiting for the quote information
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: EZjiji on Wed, 01 May 2013, 14:16:47
Filled out! More people the better chance this happens right?
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: boost on Thu, 02 May 2013, 09:36:14
Looks like we are at 31 USA and 10 INT :D

Once I get the quote will open the GB up!!!
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: vivalarevolución on Thu, 02 May 2013, 10:57:31
I've checking this thread like four times a day in anticipation of that price quote.  I even had a dream about Topre boards last night.  In my dream the 45 g boards felt too light and I understood why many enthusiasts prefer the 55 g switches.

In real life I don't understand the differences between different Topre switches.  Only in dreams...
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: missalaire on Thu, 02 May 2013, 11:14:46
Any idea what the price would be for a FC700R + shipping? I'd be looking for the Graphite/Grey one with MX Browns.
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: geminimech on Thu, 02 May 2013, 12:39:17
Yesssssssss......
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: Guillairmo on Thu, 02 May 2013, 12:47:13
Is there a 55g uniform option available as well? Just curious
Title: Re: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: boost on Thu, 02 May 2013, 12:47:52
Is there a 55g uniform option available as well? Just curious

There are no 55g version or blank keycap version
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: blakespot on Thu, 02 May 2013, 20:04:17
Still waiting on a ship from Gmarket... In the US here.



bp
Title: Re: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: boost on Thu, 02 May 2013, 22:06:01
Got the quote back from Leo...

About $160-$165 for 30

Final cost shipped to your door for 1 in the USA is $200-$210

What the verdict? Can we handle 30?
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: kelske on Thu, 02 May 2013, 22:16:59
Hell yea! DO IT! Edit: please ;D
Title: Re: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: Glod on Thu, 02 May 2013, 23:49:00
Got the quote back from Leo...

About $160-$165 for 30

Final cost shipped to your door for 1 in the USA is $200-$210

What the verdict? Can we handle 30?

pretty sure that wouldn't be a problem though if some people already have this now, it would take them out of the possible 30. hmmmm
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: geminimech on Fri, 03 May 2013, 00:05:26
I'm in  :D
Title: Re: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: cod2 on Fri, 03 May 2013, 00:10:06
About $160-$165 for 30

Final cost shipped to your door for 1 in the USA is $200-$210

Nice price! I'm in too.
 :)
Title: Re: [IC] Leopold 660C
Post by: boost on Fri, 03 May 2013, 08:47:07
Groupbuy now live!

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43134.msg877948#msg877948