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Title: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 18 April 2014, 12:10:15: http://leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1397551733

Originally found by morpheus and posted here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57102.msg1298877#msg1298877

:eek: :eek: :eek:

I want one badly! Can any Korean speakers say whether it's in stock on Leopold's site? I wonder if EK will get this -- they probably will -- explains why they haven't restocked the pad printed version.

EDIT: I believe it's out of stock on Leopold.co.kr. I emailed EK and asked whether they'll be carrying it. EDIT 2: They replied yes (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57246.msg1299472#msg1299472)
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: amos5606 on Fri, 18 April 2014, 12:14:55: Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 18 April 2014, 12:10:15
http://leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1397551733

Originally found by morpheus and posted here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57102.msg1298877#msg1298877

:eek: :eek: :eek:

I want one badly! Can any Korean speakers say whether it's in stock on Leopold's site? I wonder if EK will get this -- they probably will -- explains why they haven't restocked the pad printed version.

Oh my god,
It looks amazing.
I think it's time to get a leopold...
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: billnye on Fri, 18 April 2014, 12:37:12: That looks awesome!

I might need 2 Topres now......
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: eth0s on Fri, 18 April 2014, 12:47:43: The Leo FC660C is a good keyboard for somebody who wants a 60%, and who wants the more traditional layout, instead of getting the HHKB. In the end, it really comes down to where you want to find the ~, backspace and the arrow keys.

Also the price is great for the Leo FC660C at < $190 (USD).
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: Ruhz on Fri, 18 April 2014, 13:15:32: wonder if they are going to sell the keycaps separately .
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: avtar on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:07:27: Hot stuff :eek:

Quote from: Ruhz on Fri, 18 April 2014, 13:15:32
wonder if they are going to sell the keycaps separately .

Probably not since they don't sell existing keycaps separately.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:09:49: Can anyone translate the [warning] text in green?

(http://puu.sh/8dV3p/be86abd8fb.png)
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: ideus on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:11:24: The new Leopold MX dye-sub keycaps are for sale at TB. I have not seen the Topres yet, buy they may be available later.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: VesperSAINT on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:16:14: Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:09:49
Can anyone translate the [warning] text in green?

Show Image
(http://puu.sh/8dV3p/be86abd8fb.png)

It's pretty much saying that the actual look may be different from what you see in the picture/monitor/screen. Things are up to change as the keycaps in the picture are demo units.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: SSIPAK on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:40:35: Quote from: ideus on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:11:24
The new Leopold MX dye-sub keycaps are for sale at TB. I have not seen the Topres yet, buy they may be available later.
where is TB?
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:41:09: Quote from: SSIPAK on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:40:35
Quote from: ideus on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:11:24
The new Leopold MX dye-sub keycaps are for sale at TB. I have not seen the Topres yet, buy they may be available later.
where is TB?

Taobao.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: SSIPAK on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:46:59: Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:41:09
Quote from: SSIPAK on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:40:35
Quote from: ideus on Fri, 18 April 2014, 14:11:24
The new Leopold MX dye-sub keycaps are for sale at TB. I have not seen the Topres yet, buy they may be available later.
where is TB?

Taobao.
oh why didnt I think of that. Thanks
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: vivalarevolución on Fri, 18 April 2014, 15:01:56: The price converts to $210. So it is a bit pricier than the original version. But nicer keycaps.

Also, I have that color scheme with the Leopold numpad, and it is a slick-looking color scheme.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: Dyslexic on Fri, 18 April 2014, 17:08:46: Damn, nice addition to the line. I still prefer my blank variant, but it's good to see they're doing more variations of the topre board. Here's hoping we see a white one in the near future.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 18 April 2014, 17:22:22: I was planning on getting the one with black caps soon, but now I will be getting this if I can find a place that's selling it.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: SSIPAK on Fri, 18 April 2014, 18:59:50: looks like they are not planning to sell those dye-sub keycaps separately :mad:
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 18 April 2014, 19:11:50: Quote from: SSIPAK on Fri, 18 April 2014, 18:59:50
looks like they are not planning to sell those dye-sub keycaps separately :mad:

Source?
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 18 April 2014, 20:07:16: EK will have them soon.

Quote
Yes, these became available last week.

…

No date yet, I just got an order confirmation yesterday. I'll have a date next week. Preorders will probably not happen since I won't have a sample of this unit beforehand. I'm going out on a limb ordering them without seeing one as it is. A newsletter will go out though.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: SSIPAK on Fri, 18 April 2014, 20:18:37: Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 18 April 2014, 19:11:50
Quote from: SSIPAK on Fri, 18 April 2014, 18:59:50
looks like they are not planning to sell those dye-sub keycaps separately :mad:

Source?
On the product page, someone asked if they are planning to sell the keycaps separately and leopold representative said no. (I can read korean)
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: alosec on Fri, 18 April 2014, 20:23:33: would rather have it in white :<
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 18 April 2014, 22:15:39: Quote from: alosec on Fri, 18 April 2014, 20:23:33
would rather have it in white :<

I would love it if they would make a beige/off-white colored model.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 19 April 2014, 00:50:13: Quote from: alosec on Fri, 18 April 2014, 20:23:33
would rather have it in white :<

+1

I would have grabbed a white one in an instant if they were available.

Instead I ended up with HHKB. I am not sorry :)
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 20 April 2014, 05:07:41: Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 18 April 2014, 20:07:16
EK will have them soon.

Quote
Yes, these became available last week.

…

No date yet, I just got an order confirmation yesterday. I'll have a date next week. Preorders will probably not happen since I won't have a sample of this unit beforehand. I'm going out on a limb ordering them without seeing one as it is. A newsletter will go out though.

Sweet. I would much rather have the gray caps then the black.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: lonedruid on Sun, 20 April 2014, 05:12:12: nice. But i think the toxic FC660C with green keycaps is the nicest i had seen so far here at GH. :thumb:
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: VesperSAINT on Sun, 20 April 2014, 08:48:03: Quote from: lonedruid on Sun, 20 April 2014, 05:12:12
nice. But i think the toxic FC660C with green keycaps is the nicest i had seen so far here at GH. :thumb:

Mine?!

(http://i.imgur.com/fc2s6e6.jpg)
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: dante on Sun, 20 April 2014, 09:02:01: I would really like to see a 660C w/ white/grey keycaps like on the HHKB. That will be the sexiest one.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: VesperSAINT on Sun, 20 April 2014, 09:15:41: Quote from: dante on Sun, 20 April 2014, 09:02:01
I would really like to see a 660C w/ white/grey keycaps like on the HHKB. That will be the sexiest one.

Yeah... A white one or white/grey one was what I was waiting for ever since they announced the 660C... I'm kind of glad I picked one up when it came out though because otherwise I would still be waiting. I don't understand why they don't do it though because it'd sell just as well, if not better, than the black one model.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: avtar on Sun, 20 April 2014, 09:25:02: I wonder how Leopold feels about Topre working with Cooler Master. And what the long-term plans are for the FC660C.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: dante on Sun, 20 April 2014, 10:01:43: Quote from: VesperSAINT on Sun, 20 April 2014, 09:15:41
Quote from: dante on Sun, 20 April 2014, 09:02:01
I would really like to see a 660C w/ white/grey keycaps like on the HHKB. That will be the sexiest one.

Yeah... A white one or white/grey one was what I was waiting for ever since they announced the 660C... I'm kind of glad I picked one up when it came out though because otherwise I would still be waiting. I don't understand why they don't do it though because it'd sell just as well, if not better, than the black one model.

They are probably waiting for demand to fall off for the black one before introducing a new variation.

Between my TypeHeaven and the 660C I don't see ever buying a Realforce brand board again. Regardless of being built in China they feel much more fun to type on [IMHO.]
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: dustinhxc on Sun, 20 April 2014, 10:07:34: Dang.. Tempting to get one if EK gets it. But just for the keycaps? I've already put so much damn money into my FC660C... :x
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: VesperSAINT on Sun, 20 April 2014, 10:09:57: Quote from: dante on Sun, 20 April 2014, 10:01:43
Quote from: VesperSAINT on Sun, 20 April 2014, 09:15:41
Quote from: dante on Sun, 20 April 2014, 09:02:01
I would really like to see a 660C w/ white/grey keycaps like on the HHKB. That will be the sexiest one.

Yeah... A white one or white/grey one was what I was waiting for ever since they announced the 660C... I'm kind of glad I picked one up when it came out though because otherwise I would still be waiting. I don't understand why they don't do it though because it'd sell just as well, if not better, than the black one model.

They are probably waiting for demand to fall off for the black one before introducing a new variation.

Between my TypeHeaven and the 660C I don't see ever buying a Realforce brand board again. Regardless of being built in China they feel much more fun to type on [IMHO.]

I agree with you that it's more fun to type on, and I can confidently say that I think that the 660C feels much better than the Realforce 45g. It is much more responsive and poppy. However, Realforce has the 55g, which is the best feeling Thorpe of them all :P
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: intelli78 on Sun, 20 April 2014, 12:38:34: Quote from: VesperSAINT on Sun, 20 April 2014, 08:48:03
Quote from: lonedruid on Sun, 20 April 2014, 05:12:12
nice. But i think the toxic FC660C with green keycaps is the nicest i had seen so far here at GH. :thumb:

Mine?!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/fc2s6e6.jpg)

Wut. Where did those come from? I didn't know there were any aftermarket fc660c keycap sets.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: thestage on Sun, 20 April 2014, 19:08:19: Quote from: dustinhxc on Sun, 20 April 2014, 10:07:34
Dang.. Tempting to get one if EK gets it. But just for the keycaps? I've already put so much damn money into my FC660C... :x

It would be nice to see them sell the caps separately, considering how much of a pain it is to replace any topre caps, much less ones on a board with a non-standard bottom row. they'd certainly sell. but of course that would be too easy.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: VesperSAINT on Sun, 20 April 2014, 19:12:22: Quote from: intelli78 on Sun, 20 April 2014, 12:38:34
Quote from: VesperSAINT on Sun, 20 April 2014, 08:48:03
Quote from: lonedruid on Sun, 20 April 2014, 05:12:12
nice. But i think the toxic FC660C with green keycaps is the nicest i had seen so far here at GH. :thumb:

Mine?!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/fc2s6e6.jpg)

Wut. Where did those come from? I didn't know there were any aftermarket fc660c keycap sets.

Hehe. Those are just Realforce caps I made fit on the board :D Not bad, right? It works, kind of...
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: intelli78 on Sun, 20 April 2014, 20:07:33: Hah, ok, now that I'm looking closer I see. Creative. So are you going to get one of the new ones or only if they make a white one?
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: swill on Sun, 20 April 2014, 20:11:29: I also would buy those caps if they where sold on their own. With the shortage on thick pbt dye sub alternatives for the 660s, it would make good business sense. That is a great board.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: VesperSAINT on Sun, 20 April 2014, 20:13:52: Quote from: intelli78 on Sun, 20 April 2014, 20:07:33
Hah, ok, now that I'm looking closer I see. Creative. So are you going to get one of the new ones or only if they make a white one?

If they came out with a blank white one.. I'd have a very very hard time not buying it... But this current model is nice but not for me. I think that look will get old.
Title: Re: New Leopold FC660C with dye-sub keycaps
Post by: dustinhxc on Sun, 20 April 2014, 22:24:06: Quote from: intelli78 on Sun, 20 April 2014, 12:38:34
Quote from: VesperSAINT on Sun, 20 April 2014, 08:48:03
Quote from: lonedruid on Sun, 20 April 2014, 05:12:12
nice. But i think the toxic FC660C with green keycaps is the nicest i had seen so far here at GH. :thumb:

Mine?!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/fc2s6e6.jpg)

Wut. Where did those come from? I didn't know there were any aftermarket fc660c keycap sets.

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