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Title: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: jameslr on Mon, 24 March 2014, 14:02:05
I'm guessing this is the evolution from the Ducky Mini. It says Laser etched PBT caps but how do they show light? Seems weird and they don't look like PBT - they look like the typical ABS UV coated that Ducky puts on their boards. Not a great price but thought some might be interested in a backlit Poker II.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/vortex-pokerii-keyboard?mode=guest_open
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 24 March 2014, 14:05:51
They aren't actually PBT. The key caps are ABS.
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 24 March 2014, 14:08:09
DAMN YOU MASSDROP!

You've got the Poker II, Audioengine A5s, Aune T1, *and* Fiio e17 all for sale at once?? My wallet can't handle that right now and I feel I can no longer bend it to my will :(.
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Mon, 24 March 2014, 14:45:18
For some reason I read "Bakelite Poker II's on Massdrop"
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: acidtrip69 on Mon, 24 March 2014, 16:27:33
DAMN YOU MASSDROP!

You've got the Poker II, Audioengine A5s, Aune T1, *and* Fiio e17 all for sale at once?? My wallet can't handle that right now and I feel I can no longer bend it to my will :(.
i know hoe you feel. I want to the the headphones and amp they have for sale right now, but low on cash a bit :(
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 24 March 2014, 16:29:46
P2 or GH60??? Or wait for Ducky mini???? SO MANY CHOICES
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: Lastpilot on Mon, 24 March 2014, 16:33:39
DAMN YOU MASSDROP!

You've got the Poker II, Audioengine A5s, Aune T1, *and* Fiio e17 all for sale at once?? My wallet can't handle that right now and I feel I can no longer bend it to my will :(.
AFAIK, the backlit Poker II is the only thing that is fairly new to massdrop. The other audio stuff has been consistently dropping every 2-3 months or so, so I wouldn't feel TOO bad about it.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: Latin00032 on Mon, 24 March 2014, 16:45:34
Why is this poker n-key roll over?

Weren't the previous poker 2 keyboards 6-key roll over?
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: hcry4 on Mon, 24 March 2014, 16:57:11
Why is this poker n-key roll over?

Weren't the previous poker 2 keyboards 6-key roll over?

I believe it was a firmware update. (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50245.0)
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: irendulic on Mon, 24 March 2014, 17:00:08
Is backlight adjustable on this thing?
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: Lastpilot on Mon, 24 March 2014, 17:00:43
Yes, five levels of brightness. :3
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: HipsterPunks on Mon, 24 March 2014, 17:39:47
commited to buy at $94 for a green led, with browns. Never tried browns before and i have always wanted a poker, and $100 for brand new isnt to shabby  :thumb:
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: kaotikb on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:06:05
I have the pbt poker 2, and its a great keyboard. Good price on massdrop as well.
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:08:28
In for a blue LED, MX blue Poker II.
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:13:05
In for a blue LED, MX blue Poker II.

So much judgment right now. Tsk tsk  :p
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:16:24
In for a blue LED, MX blue Poker II.

So much judgment right now. Tsk tsk  :p

Shush you. I don't want to hear it!
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: fatchoi on Tue, 25 March 2014, 04:45:12
I owned a GH60 and Poker 2 (sold).

To be honest, GH60 offers more functions and flexibility than P2.
However, the macro function on P2 is easier to use, and can be done without flashing a firmware.

But the lack of arrow key on P2 is a big -ve. (though firmware can be flashed to achieve arrow keys).
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: MarkPharaoh on Tue, 25 March 2014, 12:30:16
Massdrops being sold out of everything I want (config of this keyboard and some fountain pen ink). SO ANNOYING.
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 25 March 2014, 14:33:20
Just got in on this. My first time using Massdrop, so I want to know: I won't be charged until AFTER this groupbuy officially ends, right? Cuz as of right now I don't have 100% of the funds in my bank account to fully place the order.
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 25 March 2014, 14:34:56
Just got in on this. My first time using Massdrop, so I want to know: I won't be charged until AFTER this groupbuy officially ends, right? Cuz as of right now I don't have 100% of the funds in my bank account to fully place the order.

Yes that is correct. They authorize the payment now but it does not complete until the drop ends.
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: missalaire on Tue, 25 March 2014, 14:36:03
Just got in on this. My first time using Massdrop, so I want to know: I won't be charged until AFTER this groupbuy officially ends, right? Cuz as of right now I don't have 100% of the funds in my bank account to fully place the order.

That's correct. They don't charge you until the group buy ends. I joined the drop yesterday and put my cc on it as payment and there are no charges or pending charges on my card.
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 25 March 2014, 14:37:28
Good good, thanks.

I have a feeling Massdrop is going to become one of my new favorite places to buy things...
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 25 March 2014, 18:03:22
Good good, thanks.

I have a feeling Massdrop is going to become one of my new favorite places to buy things...

They get a large chunk of my money. I even got a KB from them (poker II non backlit, which I think I prefer). If only they weren't out of that awesome ink....
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: daerid on Wed, 26 March 2014, 01:12:01
I've purchased more things off MassDrop than is healthy.
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: PointyFox on Wed, 26 March 2014, 01:15:34
They aren't actually PBT. The key caps are ABS.

Glad I didn't order any.  The PBT keycaps are my favorite part of the Poker 2 :P
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: naasfu on Wed, 26 March 2014, 21:08:17
For anyone who has reservations because the backlit version of the Poker II has ABS keys instead of PBT, be sure to check out Ivan's thick PBT group buy (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50935.0).  We're pretty close to MOQ now.  Black on near black, or blanks.  They should look great!

Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: kaz on Thu, 27 March 2014, 07:23:10
Not a bad deal, thanks for posting.
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Fri, 28 March 2014, 09:00:25
Drop has been closed, all Pokers ordered.

Oh man, now it's time to play the waiting game...
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: HipsterPunks on Fri, 28 March 2014, 09:07:37
Drop has been closed, all Pokers ordered.

Oh man, now it's time to play the waiting game...

I have never ordered from massdrop until this promotion, are they notorious for being sluggish when it comes to shipping?
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 28 March 2014, 09:10:22
Drop has been closed, all Pokers ordered.

Oh man, now it's time to play the waiting game...

I have never ordered from massdrop until this promotion, are they notorious for being sluggish when it comes to shipping?

It all seems to depend on the source of the goods.
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: Angrychair on Mon, 31 March 2014, 21:55:43
In for a blue LED, MX blue Poker II.

So much judgment right now. Tsk tsk  :p

me too haha
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: tbc on Tue, 01 April 2014, 04:19:48
Drop has been closed, all Pokers ordered.

Oh man, now it's time to play the waiting game...

I have never ordered from massdrop until this promotion, are they notorious for being sluggish when it comes to shipping?

they're definitely more reliable than GH GBs that's for sure (for obvious reasons)
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: missalaire on Tue, 01 April 2014, 14:25:44
In for a blue LED, MX blue Poker II.

So much judgment right now. Tsk tsk  :p

me too haha

??
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: boradori007 on Wed, 02 April 2014, 01:38:48
i will keep my eyes on this. thanks
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: mr67volks on Thu, 03 April 2014, 01:22:53
Just got my poker 2 in today, and found out I work less then 1 mile from their warehouse ! man I am loving the feeling of these blues

Firmware update ... check
Double shots .... check
LED swap WIP
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: missalaire on Thu, 03 April 2014, 01:23:30
Just got my poker 2 in today, and found out I work less then 1 mile from their warehouse ! man I am loving the feeling of these blues

Firmware update ... check
Double shots .... check
LED swap WIP

Double shots...?
Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: mr67volks on Thu, 03 April 2014, 01:27:22
Just got my poker 2 in today, and found out I work less then 1 mile from their warehouse ! man I am loving the feeling of these blues

Firmware update ... check
Double shots .... check
LED swap WIP

Double shots...?

Already had a sets waiting around . installed and good to go
Don't know how long I will have them on , I keep forgetting which keys controls my volume  :))

Title: Re: Backlit Poker II's on Massdrop
Post by: badloop on Sun, 13 April 2014, 10:25:46
Sooooooo, did anyone get this and not like it?  I'm looking for browns with blue leds. Can't hurt to ask. :-)