Seems like a lot of folks are waiting for the white one. EK is down to 45 units from 48-50 yesterday -- I expected more people to jump on this.
I wonder when they're going to get in other new Leopolds. Almost all of the existing Leopold models are OOS or dwindling stock.
Seems like a lot of folks are waiting for the white one. EK is down to 45 units from 48-50 yesterday -- I expected more people to jump on this.
I wonder when they're going to get in other new Leopolds. Almost all of the existing Leopold models are OOS or dwindling stock.
I am trying to resist this one as it is. I want to get my first topre board but I keep waiting for CM's version.
Is there a white pbt topre version of this leopold that is supposed to come out? If that exists, I'll have to buy it. ;)
Seems like a lot of folks are waiting for the white one. EK is down to 45 units from 48-50 yesterday -- I expected more people to jump on this.
I wonder when they're going to get in other new Leopolds. Almost all of the existing Leopold models are OOS or dwindling stock.
I am trying to resist this one as it is. I want to get my first topre board but I keep waiting for CM's version.
Is there a white pbt topre version of this leopold that is supposed to come out? If that exists, I'll have to buy it. ;)
Yup:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/OMr89CN.jpg)
i can't stand the unused space on the right side of the fc660. does noone agree? i haven't seen this complaint on these forums..
and why did they leave the spacebar ABS on the fc660? it's a dealbreaker for me.
i really want a full-pbt 60% with topre switches :(
if only there was a pure pro with topres. i can't really miss the dedicated arrow keys or pbt caps :/
Seems like a lot of folks are waiting for the white one. EK is down to 45 units from 48-50 yesterday -- I expected more people to jump on this.
I wonder when they're going to get in other new Leopolds. Almost all of the existing Leopold models are OOS or dwindling stock.
I am trying to resist this one as it is. I want to get my first topre board but I keep waiting for CM's version.
Is there a white pbt topre version of this leopold that is supposed to come out? If that exists, I'll have to buy it. ;)
i can't stand the unused space on the right side of the fc660. does noone agree? i haven't seen this complaint on these forums..
and why did they leave the spacebar ABS on the fc660? it's a dealbreaker for me.
i really want a full-pbt 60% with topre switches :(
if only there was a pure pro with topres. i can't really miss the dedicated arrow keys or pbt caps :/
very impressive looking keycaps, but I really dislike the color.. what's wrong with dark gray dyesub or white dyesub?
Looking at the box and the huge marketing wording on dye sub PBT kinda confused me. Hasn't it been like this all these time? Or has 660C been using ABS caps?I believe it was lasered PBT.
I believe HHKB and RealForce are all dye sub so this emphasis is surprising to me.
Just picked mine up from EK (One of the perks of living 5 minutes away from the storefront :) )
(http://i.imgur.com/mpUAwd9.jpg) (http://imgur.com/mpUAwd9)
Show ImageJust picked mine up from EK (One of the perks of living 5 minutes away from the storefront :) )
(http://i.imgur.com/mpUAwd9.jpg) (http://imgur.com/mpUAwd9)
(http://i.imgur.com/pTln7uw.jpg) (http://imgur.com/pTln7uw)
It's my first Topre keyboard. Can't wait to try it out at work.
Just picked mine up from EK (One of the perks of living 5 minutes away from the storefront :) )
(http://i.imgur.com/mpUAwd9.jpg) (http://imgur.com/mpUAwd9)
Somehow I feel grey caps on black case is not as attractive as black on black or white-grey on black. And I also think it's gonna be hard to match this colour with caps.
Just picked mine up from EK (One of the perks of living 5 minutes away from the storefront :) )
(http://i.imgur.com/mpUAwd9.jpg) (http://imgur.com/mpUAwd9)
Yeah, in my opinion that was the only glaring weakness of the original FC660C. It was exacerbated by the lack of replacement options. The dyesub version, to me, is a monumental 60% release. Mine should arrive on Thursday and I am excited for it.
Sorry guys, I try to put my best... But this keyboard is really ugly. I mean, specs are very interesting but... Is ugly. Just can't understand the right empty space.
Just got the EK newsletter -- no mention of this keyboard -- odd!
Just got the EK newsletter -- no mention of this keyboard -- odd!
Maybe they need some marketing advice ;)
Show ImageJust picked mine up from EK (One of the perks of living 5 minutes away from the storefront :) )
(http://i.imgur.com/mpUAwd9.jpg) (http://imgur.com/mpUAwd9)
(http://i.imgur.com/pTln7uw.jpg) (http://imgur.com/pTln7uw)
It's my first Topre keyboard. Can't wait to try it out at work.
Just got the EK newsletter -- no mention of this keyboard -- odd!
Maybe they need some marketing advice ;)
Forrealz,
step 1. mention keyboard
step 2. exploit sex appeal of keyboardMoreShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/O9FhzZd.jpg)
I too think the space on the right SHOULD have 2 extra keys (Page Up / Page Dn). Especially when marking text holding shift, you don't want to hold an Fn key also.I think you can add it to your cart and PayPal will show the stock.
But where do you guys see how much stock is left ? I don't see that.
I too think the space on the right SHOULD have 2 extra keys (Page Up / Page Dn). Especially when marking text holding shift, you don't want to hold an Fn key also.I think you can add it to your cart and PayPal will show the stock.
But where do you guys see how much stock is left ? I don't see that.
Correct, add a large amount (100+) and hit Check Out.
As the description says on the item I'm pretty sure the space bar is still ABS. In that case I don't really need the legends so I'd rather take the blank version of this keyboard instead.
I used to think that the HHKB looked a lot better than FC660C, but having owned both in the past I can say that I really like the sharp lines and angles of the FC660C. To me, the FC660C has a more adult look to it, while the HHKB is rather small and looks softer too. The new blank FC660C means business :cool:
As the description says on the item I'm pretty sure the space bar is still ABS. In that case I don't really need the legends so I'd rather take the blank version of this keyboard instead.
I used to think that the HHKB looked a lot better than FC660C, but having owned both in the past I can say that I really like the sharp lines and angles of the FC660C. To me, the FC660C has a more adult look to it, while the HHKB is rather small and looks softer too. The new blank FC660C means business :cool:
Does the blank version have a PBT spacebar?
The shipping to Australia kills it for me, are there any vendors with cheaper shipping to Australia?
As the description says on the item I'm pretty sure the space bar is still ABS. In that case I don't really need the legends so I'd rather take the blank version of this keyboard instead.
I used to think that the HHKB looked a lot better than FC660C, but having owned both in the past I can say that I really like the sharp lines and angles of the FC660C. To me, the FC660C has a more adult look to it, while the HHKB is rather small and looks softer too. The new blank FC660C means business :cool:
Does the blank version have a PBT spacebar?
As the description says on the item I'm pretty sure the space bar is still ABS. In that case I don't really need the legends so I'd rather take the blank version of this keyboard instead.
I used to think that the HHKB looked a lot better than FC660C, but having owned both in the past I can say that I really like the sharp lines and angles of the FC660C. To me, the FC660C has a more adult look to it, while the HHKB is rather small and looks softer too. The new blank FC660C means business :cool:
Does the blank version have a PBT spacebar?
Like said before, no it doesn't. But you can also order 2 replacement black Topre spacebars along with your blank FC660C and you'll be good for a while. You can't buy gray spacebars separately so if the one on the PBT dyesub set gets shiny then there's no undoing that wear and tear.
The domes are nice and stiff--even stiffer than the ones I posted about in this thread. (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57706.0) Closest thing to a 55g RF that I've felt.
EK is probably Brian's hobby - not his day job.
I received mine today. Here are some unboxing pictures. The domes are nice and stiff--even stiffer than the ones I posted about in this thread. (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57706.0) Closest thing to a 55g RF that I've felt.
Build quality is superb, as usual for Leopold.
Album here: http://imgur.com/a/exBdi
As the description says on the item I'm pretty sure the space bar is still ABS. In that case I don't really need the legends so I'd rather take the blank version of this keyboard instead.
I used to think that the HHKB looked a lot better than FC660C, but having owned both in the past I can say that I really like the sharp lines and angles of the FC660C. To me, the FC660C has a more adult look to it, while the HHKB is rather small and looks softer too. The new blank FC660C means business :cool:
Does the blank version have a PBT spacebar?
Like said before, no it doesn't. But you can also order 2 replacement black Topre spacebars along with your blank FC660C and you'll be good for a while. You can't buy gray spacebars separately so if the one on the PBT dyesub set gets shiny then there's no undoing that wear and tear.
I ordered mine yesterday around 11am, and didn't get an order confirmation email until today at noon, AFTER I emailed Brian complaining about it.
Still haven't received a shipping notice, and I paid for 2-day shipping too.
:(
Somehow I feel grey caps on black case is not as attractive as black on black or white-grey on black. And I also think it's gonna be hard to match this colour with caps.
I ordered mine yesterday around 11am, and didn't get an order confirmation email until today at noon, AFTER I emailed Brian complaining about it.
Still haven't received a shipping notice, and I paid for 2-day shipping too.
:(
I think their shipping speed only counts AFTER the 2-3 day processing :-\
Caved and finally ordered my first Topre board -- cant wait. Caps look great on this board, and should last ages, very excited.
Caved and finally ordered my first Topre board -- cant wait. Caps look great on this board, and should last ages, very excited.
Congratulations!
When it arrives, please give yourself a week or so to get used to it. The feel of Topre is quite different to MX, and many people are underwhelmed when first they try Topre.
Caved and finally ordered my first Topre board -- cant wait. Caps look great on this board, and should last ages, very excited.
Congratulations!
When it arrives, please give yourself a week or so to get used to it. The feel of Topre is quite different to MX, and many people are underwhelmed when first they try Topre.
Thanks for the info, will keep this in mind. Do you just have to break it in a bit?
Just got mine delivered. I do have a question though for anybody else who has a recent 660: does your spacebar clack when depressed? I don't remember my previous 660c doing that, but this new one makes a sharp clack as if it's hits plastic before bottoming out on the cup. Not a deal breaker, just a bit odd.
Just got mine delivered. I do have a question though for anybody else who has a recent 660: does your spacebar clack when depressed? I don't remember my previous 660c doing that, but this new one makes a sharp clack as if it's hits plastic before bottoming out on the cup. Not a deal breaker, just a bit odd.
Just got mine delivered. I do have a question though for anybody else who has a recent 660: does your spacebar clack when depressed? I don't remember my previous 660c doing that, but this new one makes a sharp clack as if it's hits plastic before bottoming out on the cup. Not a deal breaker, just a bit odd.
I have owned and used several FC660Cs. Some clacked more than others. I'm not really sure what factors are at play.
This board just got to my house today, am typing on it now...and oh my goodness. What have I been doing with my life -- this board is amazing...
This board just got to my house today, am typing on it now...and oh my goodness. What have I been doing with my life -- this board is amazing...
It's a highly legit board. There's a reason it's my daily. Post pix. Here's my setup right now (working remotely)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Mjx4Pzb.jpg)
does the EK topre black space bar sold individually work on both the 660C and TypeHeaven?
I'm puttin tape on my 660c spacebar the moment it comes out of the boxHey what do you mean by putting tape on the espace bar ?
tape will prevent the abs space bar from becoming shiny with regular use.I'm puttin tape on my 660c spacebar the moment it comes out of the boxHey what do you mean by putting tape on the espace bar ?
Ordered mine and can't wait to find out my serial number :)
Sorry guys, I try to put my best... But this keyboard is really ugly. I mean, specs are very interesting but... Is ugly. Just can't understand the right empty space.
Just picked mine up from EK (One of the perks of living 5 minutes away from the storefront :) )
(http://i.imgur.com/mpUAwd9.jpg) (http://imgur.com/mpUAwd9)
Show ImageJust picked mine up from EK (One of the perks of living 5 minutes away from the storefront :) )
(http://i.imgur.com/mpUAwd9.jpg) (http://imgur.com/mpUAwd9)
(http://i.imgur.com/pTln7uw.jpg) (http://imgur.com/pTln7uw)
It's my first Topre keyboard. Can't wait to try it out at work.
Show ImageJust picked mine up from EK (One of the perks of living 5 minutes away from the storefront :) )
(http://i.imgur.com/mpUAwd9.jpg) (http://imgur.com/mpUAwd9)
(http://i.imgur.com/pTln7uw.jpg) (http://imgur.com/pTln7uw)
It's my first Topre keyboard. Can't wait to try it out at work.
I bought mine on Saturday and can't wait for it to arrive. Wow, that looks beautiful.
I had a feeling the keys would be a nicer hue than the picture on EK. All the other boards I saw from Leopold with those color keycaps had a lighter grey/blue color. Much sexier.
Also, am I the only one who thinks the two keys on the side looks cool? Seems like a great area to bring out some novelty keys and get creative.
I bought mine on Saturday and can't wait for it to arrive. Wow, that looks beautiful.
I had a feeling the keys would be a nicer hue than the picture on EK. All the other boards I saw from Leopold with those color keycaps had a lighter grey/blue color. Much sexier.
Also, am I the only one who thinks the two keys on the side looks cool? Seems like a great area to bring out some novelty keys and get creative.
I bought mine on Saturday and can't wait for it to arrive. Wow, that looks beautiful.
I had a feeling the keys would be a nicer hue than the picture on EK. All the other boards I saw from Leopold with those color keycaps had a lighter grey/blue color. Much sexier.
Also, am I the only one who thinks the two keys on the side looks cool? Seems like a great area to bring out some novelty keys and get creative.
Way ahead of you dude. ;)