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Title: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: JoshMK on Wed, 02 July 2014, 15:01:43
Brown MX and red MX available NOW! Clear MX and black MX coming later this month  :thumb:

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=es-87
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: brialona on Wed, 02 July 2014, 20:00:35
How are these any different than other tkl like the qfr? Is it the quality?
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 02 July 2014, 21:20:21
How are these any different than other tkl like the qfr? Is it the quality?

Yes. Big time! Plus they have added features like 8 different DIP switches that do different things. Also, the cord channels can accommodate fabric usb cables because they have a 45 degree angle instead of the normal 90 degree. A lot of thought went into creating these TKL's. They also come with keycaps for when DIP switch settings swap places. Another interesting idea is that they give you the option to brand the keyboard if you like, they don't automatically plaster their name and/or logos all over like some companies out there...
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: dante on Sat, 05 July 2014, 14:41:33
How are these any different than other tkl like the qfr? Is it the quality?

Yes. Big time! Plus they have added features like 8 different DIP switches that do different things. Also, the cord channels can accommodate fabric usb cables because they have a 45 degree angle instead of the normal 90 degree. A lot of thought went into creating these TKL's. They also come with keycaps for when DIP switch settings swap places. Another interesting idea is that they give you the option to brand the keyboard if you like, they don't automatically plaster their name and/or logos all over like some companies out there...

The KUL also has a dual layered PCB like Ducky/Filco; QFR and WASD V2 are single layered only.

Keyed Up Labs is also confident enough in their product to offer a 2 year warranty where as almost all other brands only offer 1 year.

The only thing I would like to see improved is to move the USB connector further down so when you route the cable left or right it isn't so tight.  As a consumer it makes me very nervous to have a cable twisted so tight one way.  To be fair though - all the brands do this.

I had a KUL ES-87 MX Red for about a day and while I loved it - I only bought it because MX Blacks weren't available.  Since then the Mrs has given me permission to pick up a MX Black KUL once I've sold my MX Red one.
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: digi on Sat, 05 July 2014, 14:54:49
How are these any different than other tkl like the qfr? Is it the quality?

Yes. Big time! Plus they have added features like 8 different DIP switches that do different things. Also, the cord channels can accommodate fabric usb cables because they have a 45 degree angle instead of the normal 90 degree. A lot of thought went into creating these TKL's. They also come with keycaps for when DIP switch settings swap places. Another interesting idea is that they give you the option to brand the keyboard if you like, they don't automatically plaster their name and/or logos all over like some companies out there...

The KUL also has a dual layered PCB like Ducky/Filco; QFR and WASD V2 are single layered only.

Keyed Up Labs is also confident enough in their product to offer a 2 year warranty where as almost all other brands only offer 1 year.

The only thing I would like to see improved is to move the USB connector further down so when you route the cable left or right it isn't so tight.  As a consumer it makes me very nervous to have a cable twisted so tight one way.  To be fair though - all the brands do this.

I had a KUL ES-87 MX Red for about a day and while I loved it - I only bought it because MX Blacks weren't available.  Since then the Mrs has given me permission to pick up a MX Black KUL once I've sold my MX Red one.

I was wondering why you we're selling, hah. It looks like a great board, can't wait to get mine :)
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: 00zeRO on Sat, 05 July 2014, 14:54:58
...the Mrs has given me permission to pick up a MX Black KUL once I've sold my MX Red one.

Too bad about the premier, though...

 :-X
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: dante on Sat, 05 July 2014, 15:29:41
...the Mrs has given me permission to pick up a MX Black KUL once I've sold my MX Red one.

Too bad about the premier, though...

 :-X

Everything happens for a reason.
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: Data on Fri, 11 July 2014, 09:58:13
Brown MX and red MX available NOW! Clear MX and black MX coming later this month  :thumb:

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=es-87

Just bought one.  Looking forward to trying it out!
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 11 July 2014, 12:54:48
Brown MX and red MX available NOW! Clear MX and black MX coming later this month  :thumb:

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=es-87

Just bought one.  Looking forward to trying it out!

Typing this on a Brown switch, one word, Awesome.
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: Data on Tue, 15 July 2014, 20:42:08
Brown MX and red MX available NOW! Clear MX and black MX coming later this month  :thumb:

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=es-87

Just bought one.  Looking forward to trying it out!

Typing this on a Brown switch, one word, Awesome.

Received it today.  So far: loving it.   :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: JoshMK on Wed, 16 July 2014, 09:25:39
Clear MX and Black MX ETA Monday, 7/21. Preorder NOW!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: TBone on Wed, 16 July 2014, 13:00:17
Josh, any word on when you'll get the cases they're coming out with, or about plans for a full TK keyboard?
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 16 July 2014, 15:42:23
Josh, any word on when you'll get the cases they're coming out with, or about plans for a full TK keyboard?

What's this about cases?  :eek:
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: midnightmare on Wed, 16 July 2014, 15:50:20
Josh, any word on when you'll get the cases they're coming out with, or about plans for a full TK keyboard?

What's this about cases?  :o

This was recently posted to their FB wall:
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Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 16 July 2014, 15:55:11
Hoping for ES-104 :)
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: JoshMK on Wed, 16 July 2014, 15:58:00
Emailed in regards to colored tops.

Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 16 July 2014, 15:59:13
Josh, any word on when you'll get the cases they're coming out with, or about plans for a full TK keyboard?

What's this about cases?  :o

This was recently posted to their FB wall:
Show Image
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10464274_685479371517725_534026633506471474_n.png)


Definitely want some of that action...
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: TBone on Wed, 16 July 2014, 16:54:02
Hoping for ES-104 :)

Oh man plzzzzz  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: JoshMK on Thu, 17 July 2014, 09:46:10
104 would be great. No word on it yet.

Top cases will be sold separately. They are (obviously) interchangeable with the black tops. They should be available mid-late August.
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 17 July 2014, 09:50:40
I'd love to see a 75% layout from KUL as well :eek:
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: dante on Thu, 17 July 2014, 11:01:45
104 would be great. No word on it yet.

I would love 104 as well.  Something is going on in my head - TKL just doesn't feel right anymore...  No matter how nice the board I long for a numberpad whether I immediately need to use it or not.
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: cmadrid on Thu, 17 July 2014, 11:24:28
Get a number pad.. you can even put it to the left side of your TKL so your mouse is still in a better position, or just push it back until you actually want it :p
Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: dante on Thu, 17 July 2014, 11:27:21
Get a number pad.. you can even put it to the left side of your TKL so your mouse is still in a better position, or just push it back until you actually want it :p


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Title: Re: Keyed Up Labs (KUL) ES-87 boards are now in stock!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 17 July 2014, 11:37:59
Get a number pad.. you can even put it to the left side of your TKL so your mouse is still in a better position, or just push it back until you actually want it :p

Yes KUL should make a numberpad that mates up to their TKL...genuis!!