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Title: Torn between this two TKL....
Post by: sor on Fri, 23 August 2013, 11:37:07
Hello! this is my first thread in the forum, I live in malaysia i can get the QFR for rm265(can claim warranty 1 year, but the QFR rubber coating on its body disturb me) and the Keycool shipped from china around rm210(and i can spend some on keycaps, but later on there would be warranty problem)

so im kinda torn between this two, which one u guys thinks better? also my previous board is rk9000 mx red.

Thanks
Title: Re: Torn between this two TKL....
Post by: Tony on Fri, 23 August 2013, 11:44:22
Either would be fine. I would choose Keycool because of the price difference.
Title: Re: Torn between this two TKL....
Post by: MTManiac on Fri, 23 August 2013, 11:48:28
Hello! this is my first thread in the forum, I live in malaysia i can get the QFR for rm265(can claim warranty 1 year, but the QFR rubber coating on its body disturb me) and the Keycool shipped from china around rm210(and i can spend some on keycaps, but later on there would be warranty problem)

so im kinda torn between this two, which one u guys thinks better? also my previous board is rk9000 mx red.

Thanks

The rubber coating on the QFR can be removed fairly easily, it's just time consuming.
The Keycool reviews I have seen usually recommend it as a good board.
I don't think you'll be disappointed with either one.
Title: Re: Torn between this two TKL....
Post by: Xenderwind on Fri, 23 August 2013, 11:49:53
I wouldn't pay $80 for a  QFR.  So between the two I'd go for the keycool since its cheaper.  As for the warranty I think you'd still have to pay shipping to RMA it so it might not even be worth it.
Title: Re: Torn between this two TKL....
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 23 August 2013, 11:57:16
I always recommend a QFR to people who are new to the hobby. I just think it's a great beginners board. That being said, $80 is a bit steep.
Title: Re: Torn between this two TKL....
Post by: sor on Fri, 23 August 2013, 13:20:42
Hello! this is my first thread in the forum, I live in malaysia i can get the QFR for rm265(can claim warranty 1 year, but the QFR rubber coating on its body disturb me) and the Keycool shipped from china around rm210(and i can spend some on keycaps, but later on there would be warranty problem)

so im kinda torn between this two, which one u guys thinks better? also my previous board is rk9000 mx red.

Thanks

The rubber coating on the QFR can be removed fairly easily, it's just time consuming.
The Keycool reviews I have seen usually recommend it as a good board.
I don't think you'll be disappointed with either one.
i imagine if the peel starts at where we lay our hands the most that would be iritating, my only verdict to get the keyboard cause of its 1year warranty

I always recommend a QFR to people who are new to the hobby. I just think it's a great beginners board. That being said, $80 is a bit steep.
i owned the 6gv2 red, bwu, rk9000 red, and now i wana try qfr

I wouldn't pay $80 for a  QFR.  So between the two I'd go for the keycool since its cheaper.  As for the warranty I think you'd still have to pay shipping to RMA it so it might not even be worth it.
would u think the keyboard would last me atleast 1 year without any problem, cause i will travel with it

actually my tkl option is ducky and filco both out of stock localy

Title: Re: Torn between this two TKL....
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 23 August 2013, 13:43:37
Tear a TKL in half, what do you have... an Ergodox.

-simply the greatest

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Title: Re: Torn between this two TKL....
Post by: sor on Fri, 23 August 2013, 14:05:15
Tear a TKL in half, what do you have... an Ergodox.

-simply the greatest

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no not yet, haha
Title: Re: Torn between this two TKL....
Post by: Xenderwind on Fri, 23 August 2013, 14:12:29
I would assume the keyboard would last you a year even if you travel a lot, as long as you aren't rough with it.  You will most likely get bored of the board before it breaks.
Title: Re: Torn between this two TKL....
Post by: sor on Fri, 23 August 2013, 14:33:31
I would assume the keyboard would last you a year even if you travel a lot, as long as you aren't rough with it.  You will most likely get bored of the board before it breaks.
well i guess that good to hear  ;D
Title: Re: Torn between this two TKL....
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 24 August 2013, 03:21:44
You can replace the case top on a QFR.  I think the black ones do not have the rubber coating.
Title: Re: Torn between this two TKL....
Post by: Xenderwind on Sat, 24 August 2013, 03:24:41
You can replace the case top on a QFR.  I think the black ones do not have the rubber coating.

Nope, they do indeed have the rubber coating.  May be thinner though, according to photoelectric's posts.
Title: Re: Torn between this two TKL....
Post by: sor on Sat, 24 August 2013, 04:28:40
You can replace the case top on a QFR.  I think the black ones do not have the rubber coating.

You can replace the case top on a QFR.  I think the black ones do not have the rubber coating.

Nope, they do indeed have the rubber coating.  May be thinner though, according to photoelectric's posts.

idk how hard to sandpaper it till the rubber coat evenly remove... buy maybe im getting the keycool, according to rowdy the built quality almost the same and the tyyping experience too compare to qfr just lacks the warranty tho(as long as the board last atleast 1 year..) :-X