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Title: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: HendyZone on Tue, 27 May 2014, 06:36:28
Picture coming from Ducky fanpage

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t31.0-8/1655677_653729424702155_3322476723105250396_o.jpg)

this will be Shine 4 for sure :eek:
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 27 May 2014, 06:38:42
ok....that is different :thumb:
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Defect on Tue, 27 May 2014, 06:39:26
I wanna play with those knobs.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: motoyuki on Tue, 27 May 2014, 06:41:53
Aw wish it wasn't glossy. Neat design though.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: isaske on Tue, 27 May 2014, 07:22:21
To be honest, it really looks odd to me. The design is strange, definitely something else though, i'm sure it's appealing to some.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: GenKaan on Tue, 27 May 2014, 07:45:02
Like each time I see Ducky post something about a upcoming model I get excited, but this was... Different and I dont get it
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: LouisHjelmslev on Tue, 27 May 2014, 08:37:29
points for trying something new, but ultimately not my cuppa'
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: xuanwumen on Tue, 27 May 2014, 08:44:50
Good to be different.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: badboybry9000 on Tue, 27 May 2014, 08:47:12
I agree. That is uhh.... different. I'm not really digging that design. All I can imagine are fingerprints all over the case.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 27 May 2014, 08:47:42
I thought the number 4 was bad luck or something?
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: suby4me on Tue, 27 May 2014, 09:00:42
usually its bad luck in combination with other numbers. a tad complicated based on the language and the phrase generated.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 27 May 2014, 09:05:05
I'm not a fan of that finish. Not sure about the knobs or case though.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Lastpilot on Tue, 27 May 2014, 09:09:42
It's not as terrible as a giant Ducky mini with the huge fat bezel, so I am grateful for that. If I do somehow end up with a Shine 4, it looks like I will probably vinyl wrap it or repaint it because DAT GLOSS.

Very curious how the TKL series will look.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Defect on Tue, 27 May 2014, 09:11:11
I thought the number 4 was bad luck or something?

When mispronounced,  it is the same as "Death" or the verb "to die" in Mandarin.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: epzy on Tue, 27 May 2014, 09:12:15
I don't like the glossy finish and the shape of the feet, but other than that it looks pretty cool.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Mr. D on Tue, 27 May 2014, 09:13:29
Still not sure why companies insist on making gloss black peripherals.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Xowie on Tue, 27 May 2014, 09:19:34
Them knobs. One of the few things that I liked about the logitech g710+ Was the volume scroll. Will save judgement on the knobs until there is a pic with a better angle.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: dante on Tue, 27 May 2014, 09:20:47
dear baby jesus:  don't pull a DAS/Matias.

Knobs are awesome - can't have enough.  Make it look like an analog synthesizer; also add some patch cords!
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 27 May 2014, 09:25:31
I thought the number 4 was bad luck or something?

When mispronounced,  it is the same as "Death" or the verb "to die" in Mandarin.
Oh ok.


Anyway, it almost resembles the DasKeyboard 4.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: pichu23 on Tue, 27 May 2014, 09:35:20
Lol not digging the two knobs at the top right side. :3 shine 2-3 design was alright. Nothing fancy. Just a nice design overall and now this. :(
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Skull_Angel on Tue, 27 May 2014, 09:54:15
Knobs seem a bit tall, but not all that bad. Do not particularly like the gloss case and bezel (I guess it could be worse) though.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Hyde on Tue, 27 May 2014, 10:10:57
I can't help but to feel like this potential Ducky Shine 4 + Ducky Legend that they just previewed recently feel a lot like Das 4.

But less pretty than Das 4.....

>_____>
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: infiniti on Tue, 27 May 2014, 11:18:55
I find the knobs out of place.  I'd rather have the standard 4 app buttons they used to have.

I'm interested to see the lighting modes it will have and how this will compete with Corsair's MX-RGB board.

Also, given the case design could it have an underglow?  If it doesn't, that would make for a nice mod.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Lain1911 on Tue, 27 May 2014, 11:41:27
At least this will probably make all the other Duckys go down in price, hopefully.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 27 May 2014, 11:42:37
At least this will probably make all the other Duckys go down in price, hopefully.

Wouldn't it make them go up in price? If no one likes the new design the old ones will be even more desirable.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Lain1911 on Tue, 27 May 2014, 11:45:17
At least this will probably make all the other Duckys go down in price, hopefully.

Wouldn't it make them go up in price? If no one likes the new design the old ones will be even more desirable.

Good point, but try to be more positive :D
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: itzmeluigi on Tue, 27 May 2014, 11:46:19
That case would look nice in aluminum, not really a fan of the rest though.  hopefully it wont replace the Shine 3.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Lastpilot on Tue, 27 May 2014, 14:34:49
Is there any confirmation that this is the Shine series? I can't find any. I don't think it would make sense to update the Shine 3 with this. They've also teased other full-size backlit boards like the Ducky Legend. (https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10302107_653058268102604_5526693193546832271_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: pexon on Tue, 27 May 2014, 14:42:51
The knobs/ volume controls, remind me of tops off aerosol cans  :))

Interesting shape, not a massive fan
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 27 May 2014, 14:46:28
I thought the number 4 was bad luck or something?

When mispronounced,  it is the same as "Death" or the verb "to die" in Mandarin.

Also in Cantonese.

Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: James35 on Tue, 27 May 2014, 15:17:49
How does a keyboard company not understand ergonomics?  Tilting a keyboard like that actually is bad for your wrists.
I'm a fan of volume knobs, so I do like that. Not sure what they will use the 2nd one for. It's not like you change the backlight brightness that often.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 27 May 2014, 15:21:56
gross

knobs are icky
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 27 May 2014, 16:46:28
1 knob for volume, another for LED intensity?  :))

Interested to see what kind of new kbs will be demo'd at Computex this year.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: paicrai on Tue, 27 May 2014, 16:59:48
2 knobs in one
deal
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Lain1911 on Tue, 27 May 2014, 17:52:53
Ducky mini looks better :)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 27 May 2014, 18:32:32
Keyboard with knobs on :))

Shiny case though :(

Wonder where the knobs would go on a TKL ...
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 27 May 2014, 19:04:48
2 knobs? Why?
1 for volume, and one for___?
I don't think led intensity.
Not a fan of piano finish either
I guess I'll just wait till computex

Sidenote**
There will be a thread started like with the shine 3 that will consist of about 20 pages lol.  :p
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Frenir on Tue, 27 May 2014, 19:18:50
What a disgusting board.
Who has ever liked glossy plastic and the knobs are pointless and gross looking.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: strict on Tue, 27 May 2014, 19:50:01
It reminds me of this Dell KB113P rubber dome (http://sishardware.com/unt/15546-dell_black_usb_wired_slim_quiet_keyboard_104___key_qwerty_f8m3y_kb113p.html) which, incidentally, is the keyboard that was so bad it's how I ended up getting into mechanical keyboards. The ****ty HP rubber dome board I was using at work died and that (Dell KB113P) was the keyboard our PC dept. gave me to replace it. The built in "bump" on the bottom of the case kept the keyboard on a permanent slant which had my wrists aching after 20 minutes. I started looking at finding a nice, high quality replacement and just happened to stumble on GeekHack.

Kind of a long winded rant, but my point is that this board looks beyond disappointing. I would never own a keyboard with a permanent slant, even if it were free. One knob looks stupid enough, two knobs looks idiotic and cheap. The glossy case would be nothing but infuriating. It's like Ducky found a recipe for making one of the most disappointing mech boards ever and followed it to a tee.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Lu_e on Tue, 27 May 2014, 20:06:37
Glossy plastic is the worst idea to ever come to electronics. Scratch magnet.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 27 May 2014, 22:43:33
IDK.... hope those knobs are analogue and not digital knobs...  otherwise the fun would be ruined... (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/bled2-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862492)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: tbc on Tue, 27 May 2014, 23:03:27
How does a keyboard company not understand ergonomics?  Tilting a keyboard like that actually is bad for your wrists.
I'm a fan of volume knobs, so I do like that. Not sure what they will use the 2nd one for. It's not like you change the backlight brightness that often.

but people LOVE them.

look at this forum and see how many people get upset when they don't get feet on their Kustom cases.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 27 May 2014, 23:09:40
How does a keyboard company not understand ergonomics?  Tilting a keyboard like that actually is bad for your wrists.
I'm a fan of volume knobs, so I do like that. Not sure what they will use the 2nd one for. It's not like you change the backlight brightness that often.

but people LOVE them.

look at this forum and see how many people get upset when they don't get feet on their Kustom cases.

Aesthetics make a huge difference in the look of cases  :) I personally find tray/rectangular cases boring looking. :(

Incline might not be good for your wrists, but it sure makes a properly designed case pop even more. ;)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: HendyZone on Wed, 28 May 2014, 04:14:26
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t31.0-8/p600x600/10298555_654300547978376_3227854892936456602_o.jpg)

wohh dat logo
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: qwack on Wed, 28 May 2014, 04:34:04
Super round corners, glossy plastic, fancy shape... I'm thoroughly unimpressed :/

I wonder if the knob's functions will be re-assignable. I don't care for the shape, it's easy enough to find replacement knobs if one wants to.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 28 May 2014, 04:52:35
Super round corners, glossy plastic, fancy shape... I'm thoroughly unimpressed :/

It looks like Ducky is trying desperately to make their keyboard resemble a DAS unit and that is it's biggest problem.  Soon as DAS gave up on a shiny face plate (dust magnet) out comes Ducky to steal that design from them.  Of all the ideas to pinch why concentrate on only DAS which aren't that great to begin with  ::) .

Oh well, it just means older Ducks suddenly get more attractive as time goes by......
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Razor Lotus on Wed, 28 May 2014, 04:54:18
I guess this keyboard wasn't meant for us :(
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: divito on Wed, 28 May 2014, 06:18:59
How does a keyboard company not understand ergonomics?  Tilting a keyboard like that actually is bad for your wrists.

Do you have some documentation on that? When not using my keyboard's feet, I'm actually having to exert more pressure to type.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: RESPRiT on Wed, 28 May 2014, 06:41:51
So, uh, I actually think it looks pretty cool, but maybe that's just me :P
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: strict on Wed, 28 May 2014, 07:02:44
Show Image
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wohh dat logo

From this picture it looks like the legs might be removable since there are rubber feet/pads right next to them. That doesn't resolve the multitude of other issues but it at least makes it usable IMO. If they ditched the glossy finish and the knobs it would be a perfectly acceptable board.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Findecanor on Wed, 28 May 2014, 08:12:51
Having an angular underside like that is a common design trick to make something look slimmer than it really is. Having the borders wider makes it easier to engineer that. Several other keyboard makers have used that trick, including Cherry for their MX-board 3.0. Plus, the bevels allow you to get a better grip when you need to lift the case.
But if they are serious in making the keyboard slimmer, they could switch to Cherry-profile keycaps... Just sayin'. ;)

But glossy plastic... Please no! That is as outdated and tacky as blue and white translucent plastic by now. I hope that this is just an early prototype.

I  also don't like the slanted sides, especially the feet at the back. It reminds me of Razer BW...
I hope they are not thinking "Razer is selling more than us, we have to design our keyboards to be more like Razer". No, Razer sells more because 1) their keyboards are cheaper, and 2) they are more aggressively marketed.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: OnTheBrink on Wed, 28 May 2014, 09:09:40
Nice size for having a numpad. I'd like to see the TKL though. And matte option please. Fingerprints are so 2008.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Sissy on Wed, 28 May 2014, 09:12:46
That looks really quite awful, the fact it's Glossy is bad enough.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Wed, 28 May 2014, 12:09:24
Ew.....
Those rubber steps look like it can be removed and lower the board...
Don't like what ducky is doing with this unless this is some sort of economic cheap board.

I imagine the shine series will continue and this will run along the zero shine.

Has anybody seen a sort of Razer look to this board? Shiny and weird shape...
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 28 May 2014, 12:18:48
Angled USB port in this new design for stress relief. I wonder if they had problems where the previous shines would have their female mini b's snap off?
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: OnTheBrink on Wed, 28 May 2014, 12:33:15
Ew.....
Those rubber steps look like it can be removed and lower the board...
Don't like what ducky is doing with this unless this is some sort of economic cheap board.

I imagine the shine series will continue and this will run along the zero shine.

Has anybody seen a sort of Razer look to this board? Shiny and weird shape...

Nah, it reminds me of the Dell rubber dome for some reason.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Wed, 28 May 2014, 16:26:30
Angled USB port in this new design for stress relief. I wonder if they had problems where the previous shines would have their female mini b's snap off?
Are talking the cable or connector? I haven't had an issue, I move my keyboard every two weeks to my fathers house, cable is fine.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: xxghostxx on Wed, 28 May 2014, 17:11:50
i kinda want one i love my shine 2 but some media keys would be nice  :p
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 28 May 2014, 17:14:06
Show Image
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wohh dat logo

I *really* don't like those hard legs. I prefer the flip out legs so I can adjust the angle myself.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 28 May 2014, 17:15:32

Show Image
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wohh dat logo

I *really* don't like those hard legs. I prefer the flip out legs so I can adjust the angle myself.

I like your hard legs ;)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Awful on Wed, 28 May 2014, 19:13:49
If they do this with a tkl and it has the nobs, I may buy one.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: tbc on Wed, 28 May 2014, 21:24:03
i have no idea where they would put knobs on a TKL.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 29 May 2014, 02:21:15
i have no idea where they would put knobs on a TKL.

It'll either be a full size exclusive feature, or we'll get two micro knobs in between the arrows & del/ins cluster.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: zflamewing on Thu, 29 May 2014, 04:14:52
So far I'm not a fan.  I prefer to lay my keyboards flat which would mean a custom case.  I'm curious to see where it goes and if this is a glimpse of Year of the Horse.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: strict on Thu, 29 May 2014, 08:13:48
i have no idea where they would put knobs on a TKL.

It'll either be a full size exclusive feature, or we'll get two micro knobs in between the arrows & del/ins cluster.

I sincerely hope they are not so committed to this knob business that they would start cramming tiny ones anywhere there is free space. I cant think of a single function that a knob could perform that couldn't be done at least as well with a Fn+Key combo.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 29 May 2014, 09:25:04
Has anybody seen a sort of Razer look to this board? Shiny and weird shape...

It's like Razer and Das Keyboard had an abortion.  It's such an ugly board that looks cheap and ugly.  While it's nice to see some Dip switches, the case design is just terrible.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Thu, 29 May 2014, 10:29:50
Has anybody seen a sort of Razer look to this board? Shiny and weird shape...

It's like Razer and Das Keyboard had an abortion.  It's such an ugly board that looks cheap and ugly.  While it's nice to see some Dip switches, the case design is just terrible.
More like a failed abortion....
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: tbc on Thu, 29 May 2014, 13:23:28
i have no idea where they would put knobs on a TKL.

It'll either be a full size exclusive feature, or we'll get two micro knobs in between the arrows & del/ins cluster.

I sincerely hope they are not so committed to this knob business that they would start cramming tiny ones anywhere there is free space. I cant think of a single function that a knob could perform that couldn't be done at least as well with a Fn+Key combo.

volume control. knobs kick the **** out of fn buttons.  i say that because thats how it is on the shine 3 and it makes me miserable
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: qwack on Thu, 29 May 2014, 13:34:09
volume control. knobs kick the **** out of fn buttons.  i say that because thats how it is on the shine 3 and it makes me miserable

Just make a script with AutoHotkey : modifier key + wheel mouse. You won't have to reach for a knob that you don't need anymore.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 29 May 2014, 13:41:04
Knobs are clunky, ugly, and a waste of space.  If you want independent volume control, put a slider on the side or back or have a small and unobtrusive wheel that barely sticks out...like you had on CD players and Walkmen.

Thay said, Fn layer FTW.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: OnTheBrink on Thu, 29 May 2014, 17:08:28
The sad part is I really like the case design and the fact it looks a bit low profile.

If they just gave the case a matte option and allowed the legs to be removable and got rid of those knobs, I'd be in for a TKL version.

Instead of trying a shiny material for their case they should have just went with a newer higher quality matte finish. I've always liked that rubberized matte finish some peripherals like the Razer mice use. Perhaps that is too expensive to put on an entire case?  :-\
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: qwack on Thu, 29 May 2014, 17:37:41
Is it not what Cooler Master uses on its keyboards ? I like the material for a mouse, but I prefer hard plastic for a keyboard. On that kind of large surfaces, rubber is hard to keep clean.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Justintoxicated on Thu, 29 May 2014, 18:10:25
i have no idea where they would put knobs on a TKL.

It'll either be a full size exclusive feature, or we'll get two micro knobs in between the arrows & del/ins cluster.

I sincerely hope they are not so committed to this knob business that they would start cramming tiny ones anywhere there is free space. I cant think of a single function that a knob could perform that couldn't be done at least as well with a Fn+Key combo.

One handed quick volume adjustments?  I miss the wheel on my G15 for just that reason, holding FN plus another key isn't exactly very fast....
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: tbc on Thu, 29 May 2014, 18:18:24
volume control. knobs kick the **** out of fn buttons.  i say that because thats how it is on the shine 3 and it makes me miserable

Just make a script with AutoHotkey : modifier key + wheel mouse. You won't have to reach for a knob that you don't need anymore.

once again....not a knob. especially not a dedicated knob that does one thing and that I don't have to touch when I don't care to.  it's not like it actually gets in the way (physically or because I thought it did something else).

there's alot to be said for keeping UI consistent everywhere.

look at it this way:

does dedicated audio equipment use buttons or knobs?  well for me, every piece of consumer equipment (ala dacs/amps) i've seen uses knobs for volume control.


consistency that doesn't cause ambiguity is always a good trait.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Thu, 29 May 2014, 18:44:46
volume control. knobs kick the **** out of fn buttons.  i say that because thats how it is on the shine 3 and it makes me miserable

Just make a script with AutoHotkey : modifier key + wheel mouse. You won't have to reach for a knob that you don't need anymore.

once again....not a knob. especially not a dedicated knob that does one thing and that I don't have to touch when I don't care to.  it's not like it actually gets in the way (physically or because I thought it did something else).

there's alot to be said for keeping UI consistent everywhere.

look at it this way:

does dedicated audio equipment use buttons or knobs?  well for me, every piece of consumer equipment (ala dacs/amps) i've seen uses knobs for volume control.


consistency that doesn't cause ambiguity is always a good trait.
But you're talking about a keyboard.....
I never touched my volume knob on my K90. Useless thing to add to a board.
My volume is always at 16% never need to change it.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: qwack on Thu, 29 May 2014, 18:51:17
once again....not a knob. especially not a dedicated knob that does one thing and that I don't have to touch when I don't care to.  it's not like it actually gets in the way (physically or because I thought it did something else).

there's alot to be said for keeping UI consistent everywhere.

look at it this way:

does dedicated audio equipment use buttons or knobs?  well for me, every piece of consumer equipment (ala dacs/amps) i've seen uses knobs for volume control.


consistency that doesn't cause ambiguity is always a good trait.

With this mindset, I guess you hate using a FN layer too?

As a musician relying on hardware to control my DAW and plugins, I know the value of a properly designed physical interface and can appreciate when a dedicated knob comes in handy. But when I am using my computer for anything else, I find the AHK script extremely useful and intuitive, as it lets me change the volume without having to reach for a knob (or a slider on the screen).

I'm not saying it is the best way to do it, just that if you really need to control the volume easily, you might want to give it another chance.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: strict on Thu, 29 May 2014, 19:48:20
Boom! (http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Technology-NA16029-Multimedia-Controller/dp/B003VWU2WA/) ... problem solved ... it even clicks like a mouse. No need to clutter keyboards with knobs.  :p
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Thu, 29 May 2014, 20:42:11
I was actually looking at that. I don't think they make the drivers for win7 anymore?
Last I checked, was when I was buying my shine 3 and was freaking out like I need media keys! Autohotkey to the rescue!
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Justintoxicated on Fri, 30 May 2014, 12:21:01
once again....not a knob. especially not a dedicated knob that does one thing and that I don't have to touch when I don't care to.  it's not like it actually gets in the way (physically or because I thought it did something else).

there's alot to be said for keeping UI consistent everywhere.

look at it this way:

does dedicated audio equipment use buttons or knobs?  well for me, every piece of consumer equipment (ala dacs/amps) i've seen uses knobs for volume control.


consistency that doesn't cause ambiguity is always a good trait.

With this mindset, I guess you hate using a FN layer too?

As a musician relying on hardware to control my DAW and plugins, I know the value of a properly designed physical interface and can appreciate when a dedicated knob comes in handy. But when I am using my computer for anything else, I find the AHK script extremely useful and intuitive, as it lets me change the volume without having to reach for a knob (or a slider on the screen).

I'm not saying it is the best way to do it, just that if you really need to control the volume easily, you might want to give it another chance.

That's great except my computer is pretty locked down at work and will likely not allow me to run such things.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Premonition on Fri, 30 May 2014, 12:24:08
Man, it would be incredible if it came with the underneath lights like the LightSaver. Not a fan of the gloss either, but mostly I'm wondering how they'll fit those knobs onto a TKL!
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: tribade on Fri, 30 May 2014, 12:37:34
I don't know how I feel about this one.  I actually liked the newish Das design, and it seems like Ducky is trying to adopt something a little bit similar but with a glossy finish.  Ew  :-[

It'll probably look really cool if they do a limited edition aluminum case, though.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: octo on Sun, 01 June 2014, 11:20:40
Omg, didnt like that glossy, also, I'm looking for an used brown switch Shine 3 to buy...
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: berserkfan on Sun, 01 June 2014, 14:08:00
Thank you, Ducky, for taking a page from Razer with that shiny casing.

And thank you again, for learning from Azio Levetron how to put in volume knobs.

Now why don't you 'make' your own special switches from Kailh?

I think I'll stick with my IBM buckling springs.

btw for those who are unhappy at my negativity, let me assure you, I'm all positive about this.  :)) I won't be spending money on this so it's a very good thing.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Mooby on Sun, 01 June 2014, 14:30:36
Not my cup of tea, but there's enough classic looking keyboards out there.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: JunkFace on Sun, 01 June 2014, 21:34:20
Thank you, Ducky, for taking a page from Razer with that shiny casing.

And thank you again, for learning from Azio Levetron how to put in volume knobs.

Now why don't you 'make' your own special switches from Kailh?

I think I'll stick with my IBM buckling springs.

btw for those who are unhappy at my negativity, let me assure you, I'm all positive about this.  :)) I won't be spending money on this so it's a very good thing.

I can't stand reflective stuff on my desk at all, if you're being sarcastic, which I suspect you are, I'm in the same boat.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: James35 on Sun, 01 June 2014, 22:28:03
At first, I was thinking about the reflective case as just a cosmetic preference, but the more that I think about it, I agree with JunkFace.  If I lay my cell phone flat on the desk in front of me, the reflection is distracting when I scroll through web pages. etc.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: thesentinel on Sun, 01 June 2014, 22:34:29
I would never buy this. Though, it's not like we're at a shortage of black blocks for keyboards anyways.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: berserkfan on Sun, 01 June 2014, 22:34:47
I'm all positive about this.  :)) I won't be spending money on this so it's a very good thing.

I can't stand reflective stuff on my desk at all, if you're being sarcastic, which I suspect you are, I'm in the same boat.

Exactly. I don't like the keyboard they are making, so I won't buy it, so I'll save money. Let's hope Ducky 5 boasts 'self-made' aka Kailh switches. I'll save my money again until Ducky 6.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: HendyZone on Tue, 03 June 2014, 05:22:04
it's not glossy :D

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10431310_10152486308993809_1357318281240651721_o.jpg)

picture from Ducky Booth on Computex, Taipei 2014 ;)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: divito on Tue, 03 June 2014, 05:23:07
Brightness and volume, interesting.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 03 June 2014, 05:43:19
it's not glossy :D

Show Image
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10431310_10152486308993809_1357318281240651721_o.jpg)


picture from Ducky Booth on Computex, Taipei 2014 ;)


The knobs are.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Candyflip on Tue, 03 June 2014, 05:52:39
I think its a cool board, there are way too many classic looking keyboards on the market already. I don't use knobs so I am not sure if people who use will like them, it looks out of place on a  keyboard to me.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 03 June 2014, 06:04:40
it's not glossy :D

Show Image
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10431310_10152486308993809_1357318281240651721_o.jpg)


picture from Ducky Booth on Computex, Taipei 2014 ;)
Interesting.....
Is that different colored LEDs, I can't really tell....
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: JinDesu on Tue, 03 June 2014, 06:08:40
it's not glossy :D

Show Image
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10431310_10152486308993809_1357318281240651721_o.jpg)


picture from Ducky Booth on Computex, Taipei 2014 ;)
Interesting.....
Is that different colored LEDs, I can't really tell....

Yeah, looks it. I see blue, magenta, and orange.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 03 June 2014, 06:09:45
it's not glossy :D

Show Image
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10431310_10152486308993809_1357318281240651721_o.jpg)


picture from Ducky Booth on Computex, Taipei 2014 ;)
Interesting.....
Is that different colored LEDs, I can't really tell....

Yeah, looks it. I see blue, magenta, and orange.
Could it mean? Could it mean ducky has some form of rgb, or just ruin my dreams and have separate LEDs on each switch?
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: bazh on Tue, 03 June 2014, 06:34:09
So those ridiculous huge knobs are really a thing now? So stupid yet so fugly (you too, Das 4)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: berserkfan on Tue, 03 June 2014, 07:30:31
it's not glossy :D

Show Image
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10431310_10152486308993809_1357318281240651721_o.jpg)


picture from Ducky Booth on Computex, Taipei 2014 ;)

Ugh; I have a whole load of keyboards being SIP modded for me by other people now precisely so that I can have different-colored LEDs.

Now Ducky produces something that can produce any color I want just by soft-programming it?

But that said, I don't agree with their ABS keycap options, I dislike the two big round things (nob to knobs!)... hope to save money not buying Ducky Shine 4, so that I have money for Ducky Shine 5...
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: bazh on Tue, 03 June 2014, 07:49:00
look like bi-color LEDs, unless they uses Kailh...
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 03 June 2014, 07:50:00
look like bi-color LEDs, unless they uses Kailh...
Does kailh allow for two LEDs to fit?
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: bazh on Tue, 03 June 2014, 07:51:40
look like bi-color LEDs, unless they uses Kailh...
Does kailh allow for two LEDs to fit?


no, but 5mm RGB LEDs can fit in
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: qwack on Tue, 03 June 2014, 07:51:53
Well... larger bezel on all sides (although it does not look as shockingly out of place as on the new Mini) + huge knobs... defninitely not for me.  I really liked the classic/Filco-like case on the previous Shines, which was a welcome aesthetic counterpoint to the bling-y LEDs.

I'd like to know more about their different LED colors, though.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Crabby_b on Tue, 03 June 2014, 07:52:42
it's not glossy :D

Show Image
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10431310_10152486308993809_1357318281240651721_o.jpg)


picture from Ducky Booth on Computex, Taipei 2014 ;)


What is the deal with those nobs? I wouldn't buy this just because of them. Other than that the board looks nice. I like the case design.
The knobs are.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 03 June 2014, 07:53:07
look like bi-color LEDs, unless they uses Kailh...
Does kailh allow for two LEDs to fit?


no, but 5mm RGB LEDs can fit in
Oh....
Did not know...
I don't think ducky would make that kind of a jump from cherry to kailh.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 03 June 2014, 13:31:01
it's not glossy :D

Show Image
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10431310_10152486308993809_1357318281240651721_o.jpg)


picture from Ducky Booth on Computex, Taipei 2014 ;)

Thanks for the pic, Hendy! Guess I was right about the knobs. :))
1 knob for volume, another for LED intensity?  :))

Interested to see what kind of new kbs will be demo'd at Computex this year.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Mr.Tumor on Tue, 03 June 2014, 16:09:37
think we can get  someone to make knob mods for it ?...idk ? knobinator? bro knobs? twist clacks?
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: dante on Tue, 03 June 2014, 16:52:52
Ducky Shine 3 = Windows 7
Ducky Shine 4 = Windows 8
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: wetto on Tue, 03 June 2014, 23:11:01
Corsair does have the right over selling Cherry MX RGB keyboards on the year of 2014, but that does not have anything to do with companies being unable to develop keyboards with MX RGB, as soon as they are sold only in the year of 2015.

But this Ducky Shine IV surely doesn't looks like Cherry MX RGB, since the keys aren't backlit evenly (check the zero on the numpad) and there's no light bleeding everywhere.

Anyways, besides that, it does look like the word "4" really is similar do "death"...  :-X
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: RESPRiT on Wed, 04 June 2014, 00:34:37
think we can get  someone to make knob mods for it ?...idk ? knobinator? bro knobs? twist clacks?

This is such a great post. "Twist clacks"  :))
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: HendyZone on Wed, 04 June 2014, 06:17:28
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:47:54
COLORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOO
DUCKY GIMME ALL THE COLORS NOW :p

But wait, does that  mean that they used kailh to fit leds that change colors?
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: wetto on Wed, 04 June 2014, 13:36:21
COLORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOO
DUCKY GIMME ALL THE COLORS NOW :p

But wait, does that  mean that they used kailh to fit leds that change colors?

Can't be sure about that. We can only see two different colours and there are already keyboards that do that (Rosewill Hellios) as well as a Costar prototype from back in mid of 2012:


I've received the Tesoro Lobera G5FNL Supreme Edition (Kailh Black) just today and it has RGB capabilities:

http://i.imgur.com/xRd3uaR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/osAoufo.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fgPg2Ob.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/hBmpmnI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vwfCy7F.jpg
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Wed, 04 June 2014, 13:43:05
Wow! Looks cool. Not liking the case on the Tesoro though
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: wetto on Wed, 04 June 2014, 13:50:40
Wow! Looks cool. Not liking the case on the Tesoro though

You should see their mice, the Gandiva is a bloody mess...  :rolleyes:

(http://i.imgur.com/Ozpb9ek.jpg)

(http://itndaily.ru/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Gandiva21.jpg)

Dat off-centered sensor...  Plus some average build quality... :-X

But yeah, looks cool and all, but somehow I'm really not that excited about it.

I'll compare with the Corsair Vengeance K70 RGB, which should arrive here next week.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Wed, 04 June 2014, 13:53:10
Wow! Looks cool. Not liking the case on the Tesoro though

You should see their mice, the Gandiva is a bloody mess...  :rolleyes:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ozpb9ek.jpg)


Show Image
(http://itndaily.ru/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Gandiva21.jpg)


Dat off-centered sensor...  Plus some average build quality... :-X

But yeah, looks cool and all, but somehow I'm really not that excited about it.

I'll compare with the Corsair Vengeance K70 RGB, which should arrive here next week.
Ew lol... Corsair at least is getting their heads out of their asses.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: HendyZone on Wed, 04 June 2014, 14:17:26
knob..

(http://i.imgur.com/iRQPCRz.jpg)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 04 June 2014, 14:18:11
Where did Tesoro even come from.  The first I heard about them was when he who shall not be named started shilling them on Reddit.


Back on topic, those knobs are even worse in the video.  They're massive and just look ridiculous on top of an already bad design.  If they swapped to Kailh as well, they are now no better than Razer in my eyes.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 04 June 2014, 14:19:12
I like the feeling of circular brushed metal...I just hope those aren't plastic & the chrome isn't plastic coated.  :-X Knobs are also a bit too big IMO.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: James35 on Wed, 04 June 2014, 14:38:03
Is it just me, or does the video make it look like the LED's are missing the "G" from RGB.  The demo showed variations of Red and Blue only.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 04 June 2014, 14:40:31
Is it just me, or does the video make it look like the LED's are missing the "G" from RGB.  The demo showed variations of Red and Blue only.

Ducky Shine 4 uses bi-colour LEDs, not RGB ones.  ;)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Findecanor on Wed, 04 June 2014, 19:36:16
I wish they'd used red/green or red/yellow instead: more options for interesting colours and effects. I haven't seen any "fire" effect on a keyboard yet.

Those ugly borders ...
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: bazh on Wed, 04 June 2014, 23:33:58
Where did Tesoro even come from.  The first I heard about them was when he who shall not be named started shilling them on Reddit.


Back on topic, those knobs are even worse in the video.  They're massive and just look ridiculous on top of an already bad design.  If they swapped to Kailh as well, they are now no better than Razer in my eyes.

seem like a brand of Max Keyboard, not sure about this but MK site have them on their products
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: exit on Tue, 10 June 2014, 04:52:32
Where did Tesoro even come from.  The first I heard about them was when he who shall not be named started shilling them on Reddit.


Back on topic, those knobs are even worse in the video.  They're massive and just look ridiculous on top of an already bad design.  If they swapped to Kailh as well, they are now no better than Razer in my eyes.

seem like a brand of Max Keyboard, not sure about this but MK site have them on their products

That's why I originally thought, but MK are only a distributor of Tesoro, however, their keyboards use the same internal parts. I actually have their Durandal esport keyboard and it's pretty nice even though I had problems with the spacebar and had to get a new one.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: xxsoulxx on Thu, 25 September 2014, 17:58:07
Hi guys, a little update from the Ducky Facebook site :  :eek: :p

(http://i.imgur.com/6RN1nlu.jpg)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Tempest790 on Thu, 25 September 2014, 18:01:17
Yep.  Saw that too.

It looks like they ditched the two knobs and went back to the 104+4 layout.  I'm glad they did that.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: xxsoulxx on Thu, 25 September 2014, 18:17:38
Yeah i,m relieved that they changed it. ^^
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Thu, 25 September 2014, 20:23:00
Hell yeah no knobs!(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/cheer1-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862494)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: _PixelNinja on Thu, 25 September 2014, 20:59:37
I find this much better looking than their previous prototype.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Findecanor on Thu, 25 September 2014, 22:06:01
It doesn't look as shiny, but that could just be the lighting conditions.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: HendyZone on Thu, 25 September 2014, 22:14:52
It doesn't look as shiny, but that could just be the lighting conditions.

Shine 4 final product will used matte finishing no glossy anymore ;)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: tbc on Thu, 25 September 2014, 22:23:14
i just want spacebar :)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: RED-404 on Thu, 25 September 2014, 22:55:22
i just want spacebar :)

If I get the DS4 you can have the fugly blinding space-bar. Nor did I like either space-bar that came with my DS3.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: azhdar on Fri, 26 September 2014, 01:55:10
and it seems that the rear feet are 2 parts (based on picture )
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: sobe on Fri, 26 September 2014, 06:44:35
Interesting base design, will just have to see the final product.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: henz on Fri, 26 September 2014, 06:54:40
dose nobs!
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Owntrolf on Fri, 26 September 2014, 09:08:04
*Buys Shine 4,

TIME TO SANDPAPER
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: HendyZone on Fri, 26 September 2014, 09:21:53
and it seems that the rear feet are 2 parts (based on picture )

Yes the feet are removable :cool:
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: wetto on Fri, 26 September 2014, 09:23:58
Hi guys, a little update from the Ducky Facebook site :  :eek: :p

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/6RN1nlu.jpg)


Waaaay better that way  :thumb:
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: pichu23 on Fri, 26 September 2014, 10:29:20
that horse spacebar. :O
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: ADFX_Pixy on Sat, 27 September 2014, 04:57:46
Not a huge fan of the knobs. I prefer having the knobs more flat, like the knob used in the Das Keyboard Professional 4.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sat, 27 September 2014, 08:11:25
What I would like to see is Ducky reduce the size of the bezel around the keys; it seems very thick. Based on the photo in relation to the key cap size, it appears to be at least twice the size of the bezel on my Majestouch 2 and Novatouch. This is also what I do not like about the case of the Ducky Mini v2.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Premonition on Sun, 28 September 2014, 00:20:38
What I would like to see is Ducky reduce the size of the bezel around the keys; it seems very thick. Based on the photo in relation to the key cap size, it appears to be at least twice the size of the bezel on my Majestouch 2 and Novatouch. This is also what I do not like about the case of the Ducky Mini v2.

It looks, to me, a little thinner than half a 1x keycap. I think the angle just does that, it should be about as thick as the top bezel of an HHKB.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: noisyturtle on Sun, 28 September 2014, 00:54:18
Not a fan of those two unsightly tumors protruding from the right side. Not a fan of the glossy case either.

YOTH looks nice though. No knobs, and black brushed aluminum  :thumb:

Next up... sheep?
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: PointyFox on Sun, 28 September 2014, 01:43:58
Wow, I'm the only one who DOESN'T WANT the horse space bar and WANTS the knobs.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Delete on Sun, 28 September 2014, 04:48:26
surprise
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Sun, 28 September 2014, 15:22:44
Wow, I'm the only one who DOESN'T WANT the horse space bar and WANTS the knobs.
Appears so... I'd probably reuse the space from my DS3... Not the snake one though. Or buy MK space bar for it...
I never needed knobs in windows. So those are useless to me lol.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sun, 28 September 2014, 16:12:34
Wow, I'm the only one who DOESN'T WANT the horse space bar and WANTS the knobs.
To be fair I am interested in neither of those features.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: noisyturtle on Sun, 28 September 2014, 16:14:40
I don't understand why anyone would want knobs on their keyboard. Where is your volume control? ???
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Premonition on Sun, 28 September 2014, 16:22:35
Wow, I'm the only one who DOESN'T WANT the horse space bar and WANTS the knobs.

You're not alone! I really liked the knob on the Corsair boards (though they're differently aligned) and would love to have them on a Ducky to control volume and lighting intensity.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Sun, 28 September 2014, 18:29:24
I don't understand why anyone would want knobs on their keyboard. Where is your volume control? ???
I never used the volume scrolly thingy on my K90 when I had it...
Once I set up what I thought was a reasonable volume for all my crap on my computer I never touched it. The only one I still mess with is spotify, make it quieter when I play, and make it louder when I'm browsing stuff.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: RED-404 on Sun, 28 September 2014, 19:29:57
Wow, I'm the only one who DOESN'T WANT the horse space bar and WANTS the knobs.
To be fair I am interested in neither of those features.
+1 A space-bar like that only points the light at you and is distracting as ****. As for the knob it only effects master volume, which I always want the OS set to 100%. I have an Objective 2 amp for master volume.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: pichu23 on Tue, 30 September 2014, 04:01:26
no knobs for me. spacebar is just a nice touch according to the chinese zodiac. after all, ducky is a taiwan company.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: shifted on Tue, 30 September 2014, 13:08:20
Not digging the nobs nor the shiny.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: Findecanor on Tue, 30 September 2014, 16:04:28
When is it going to be released?

The Year of the Horse is this year. Next year is the Year of the Goat. Who wants a goat on their space bar?
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 30 September 2014, 17:20:50
Snake and dragon are my favorite years. Wouldn't mind monkey though.... (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/069.gif)
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: pichu23 on Tue, 30 September 2014, 18:20:14
When is it going to be released?

The Year of the Horse is this year. Next year is the Year of the Goat. Who wants a goat on their space bar?

me.
lol jokes aside. i was born on the year of the goat. it's been 2 cycles. getting old. ugh  :(
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: tribade on Tue, 30 September 2014, 23:23:50
Not digging the nobs nor the shiny.

Well you're in luck since the knobs are gone.  Do you mean the shiny finish?  Because in the most recent photo it doesn't look as shiny anymore.  Maybe they've turned to a more matte finish.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 01 October 2014, 00:57:17
Not digging the nobs nor the shiny.

Well you're in luck since the knobs are gone.  Do you mean the shiny finish?  Because in the most recent photo it doesn't look as shiny anymore.  Maybe they've turned to a more matte finish.

Just as long as it doesn't have a rubber coating :p
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: _PixelNinja on Wed, 01 October 2014, 10:27:41
Yes — matte raw plastic please.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: shifted on Wed, 01 October 2014, 13:48:42
Not digging the nobs nor the shiny.

Well you're in luck since the knobs are gone.  Do you mean the shiny finish?  Because in the most recent photo it doesn't look as shiny anymore.  Maybe they've turned to a more matte finish.

Sorry, I came late to the party and was basing my comments on the OP.  :-[
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: PointyFox on Wed, 01 October 2014, 20:58:48
I don't understand why anyone would want knobs on their keyboard. Where is your volume control? ???

Where's yours?  Mine is through software or on the back of my speakers.  Not easy to do if playing a full-screen game.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: C5Allroad on Thu, 02 October 2014, 13:16:50
I don't understand why anyone would want knobs on their keyboard. Where is your volume control? ???

Where's yours?  Mine is through software or on the back of my speakers.  Not easy to do if playing a full-screen game.
Fn+PgDn
Easy. And I never touch it anyway.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: xxghostxx on Thu, 30 October 2014, 19:20:42
I liked the knobs ,and i need that space bar to stick on my shine 2.
Title: Re: Ducky Shine 4
Post by: jackalope on Sat, 01 November 2014, 03:50:51
Interesting design