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Title: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Elocutive on Fri, 26 September 2014, 16:27:16
What custom would you pay the absolute most for? For me it would be a duck Orion with full LEDs and lubed and stickers 65g reds for about 500. What is your most valued Korean Custom?
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Photekq on Fri, 26 September 2014, 16:28:53
356CL obviously
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Signature on Fri, 26 September 2014, 16:48:04
I have always thought LZ-GH is a beauty so I guess IŽll go with that one
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: epzy on Fri, 26 September 2014, 16:50:59
356CL obviously

dis ^^
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: ComradeSniper on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:11:32
356CL obviously

Is there anything that makes the 356CL better than the 360C? They look about the same to me  :-X
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: t2russo on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:20:27
356L... the OG
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: digi on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:21:23
Duck Lightsaver, 356CL Dark Gray Edition (rare) and Duck's 75%er if it gets to production.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:27:29
Are Kingsavers Korean?
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Elocutive on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:34:22
Are Kingsavers Korean?
if I'm not mistaken it was made by Duck, so yes it is korean.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Photekq on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:36:03
356CL obviously

Is there anything that makes the 356CL better than the 360C? They look about the same to me  :-X
Different case design. Same PCB, same plate design though.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: acidtrip69 on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:36:12
I don't get why the korean boards cost so much. They are just mech boards to me. Why so valued ?
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: t2russo on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:38:09
I don't get why the korean boards cost so much. They are just mech boards to me. Why so valued ?

If you have to ask it isn't worth it.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: acidtrip69 on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:40:58
I don't get why the korean boards cost so much. They are just mech boards to me. Why so valued ?

If you have to ask it isn't worth it.
i'm asking for real. i would like to know why ? if they have a metal case then i understand, but i think i have seen some of them korean boards for over like $300 thats too much for a board.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:42:42
I don't get why the korean boards cost so much. They are just mech boards to me. Why so valued ?

If you have to ask it isn't worth it.
i'm asking for real. i would like to know why ? if they have a metal case then i understand, but i think i have seen some of them korean boards for over like $300 thats too much for a board.

Low production plus CNC time.  CNC time is expensive even overseas.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:45:49
I don't get why the korean boards cost so much. They are just mech boards to me. Why so valued ?

If you have to ask it isn't worth it.
i'm asking for real. i would like to know why ? if they have a metal case then i understand, but i think i have seen some of them korean boards for over like $300 thats too much for a board.

Low production plus CNC time.  CNC time is expensive even overseas.

Not only that, but design time isn't cheap and it doesn't come quickly even for something as simple as a keyboard case.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: feizor on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:49:17
I don't get why the korean boards cost so much. They are just mech boards to me. Why so valued ?

If you have to ask it isn't worth it.
i'm asking for real. i would like to know why ? if they have a metal case then i understand, but i think i have seen some of them korean boards for over like $300 thats too much for a board.

Low production plus CNC time.  CNC time is expensive even overseas.

Not only that, but design time isn't cheap and it doesn't come quickly even for something as simple as a keyboard case.

And because each run only a small number of units are produced, for the otd boards anyway, 60-100.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: HPE1000 on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:52:50
Hopefully I can get a 360c one day, I think that is probably my favorite board so far. (So valued the most to me I guess)
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Elocutive on Fri, 26 September 2014, 17:57:07
I don't get why the korean boards cost so much. They are just mech boards to me. Why so valued ?

If you have to ask it isn't worth it.
i'm asking for real. i would like to know why ? if they have a metal case then i understand, but i think i have seen some of them korean boards for over like $300 thats too much for a board.

Low production plus CNC time.  CNC time is expensive even overseas.

Not only that, but design time isn't cheap and it doesn't come quickly even for something as simple as a keyboard case.

And because each run only a small number of units are produced, for the otd boards anyway, 60-100.
This. It is all supply and demand; everyone thinks they are awesome (although some wouldn't pay for it) but there is such a small supply that when they are sold, they can be sold for astronomical prices.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: ComradeSniper on Fri, 26 September 2014, 18:09:50
356CL obviously

Is there anything that makes the 356CL better than the 360C? They look about the same to me  :-X
Different case design. Same PCB, same plate design though.

Ah, I see. I suppose I can see the appeal just because it's so rare.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: digi on Fri, 26 September 2014, 18:15:24
I didn't know about the CL356.2, anyone on GH have one of these? Any major differences from the CL356?

(http://www.otd.kr/data/file/album/1889142618_8a8363b2_EC82ACECA784+1+281129.JPG)
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Hak Foo on Fri, 26 September 2014, 18:18:03
Gonna be contrarian and say "Leeku 3000".  Primarily because my interest in a custom has all been about "Let's use the switches I want in the slightly weird layout I want with the programmable controller I want" and less about the fancy case.  Being able to use an off-the-shelf G80-3000 case brings the price down to manageable levels, so it's the only one I could see buying at anything resembling full price.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 26 September 2014, 19:37:03
Leeku 3k, 356CL DGE, GON NerD.2.

There are so many KMACs that you'll probably be able to buy one for sub $300, when the kits go for over $400.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Elocutive on Fri, 26 September 2014, 19:47:52
Leeku 3k, 356CL DGE, GON NerD.2.

There are so many KMACs that you'll probably be able to buy one for sub $300, when the kits go for over $400.
Where is this sub 300 KMAC? I would swoop in for the kill on that.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 26 September 2014, 19:48:32
Leeku 3k, 356CL DGE, GON NerD.2.

There are so many KMACs that you'll probably be able to buy one for sub $300, when the kits go for over $400.
Where is this sub 300 KMAC? I would swoop in for the kill on that.

classifieds

feng has one i think

I've seen a few go for sub 300
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Elocutive on Fri, 26 September 2014, 19:58:17
He has a cheat and a typenow solid, which I am actually kind of interested in because I have never heard of it before.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 26 September 2014, 20:05:26
cheat is good, typenow is just a leopold with an alu case
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Elocutive on Fri, 26 September 2014, 20:08:46
Ah thank you. And i was just looking at it. Browns in a custom? Icky
Edit: and the cheat has browns for modifiers? I'll pass.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Sent on Fri, 26 September 2014, 20:17:21
356CL DGE and 356mini were always my favorites.  Never managed to get my hands on a DGE, though. :(


Ah thank you. And i was just looking at it. Browns in a custom? Icky
Edit: and the cheat has browns for modifiers? I'll pass.

Different strokes for different folks.  You can always swap switches out, anyways.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Elocutive on Fri, 26 September 2014, 20:28:27
True. But I don't know how to solder :p that's even more money on top of an already expensive board. Not very Geekhackish, I know, but as a 10th grade student with only a summer job, that is a huge dealbreaker.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 26 September 2014, 22:02:12
Does your school have soldering equipment? My school lets me use theirs for anything I may need it for.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Elocutive on Fri, 26 September 2014, 22:03:51
They have a lot of woodworking equipment but I'm not sure if they have soldering stuff.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 26 September 2014, 22:04:53
ask them if they have any

soldering a keyboard is surprisingly forgiving

check out the immense soldering thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42824.0) for tips/info/other stuff
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Elocutive on Fri, 26 September 2014, 22:21:43
Thanks for the advice. I will ask monday, and I believe my friend has one. I will also check the soldering tips section that you linked.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: dorkvader on Fri, 26 September 2014, 22:28:07
none of them.

I rock the "american" custom, the skeldon, proudly made in the USA.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: jonathanyu on Fri, 26 September 2014, 23:44:24
456gt
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Karura on Sat, 27 September 2014, 02:16:58
I want a LZ-MX Mini.
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: frosty on Sat, 27 September 2014, 02:36:21
I love the Duck Viper and Duck Eagle :D

But does it count if I don't have them...
or don't have them yet :(
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: kitsun8 on Sat, 27 September 2014, 08:19:02
GON NerD 60% with 62g clears :)


I love the Duck Viper and Duck Eagle :D

But does it count if I don't have them...
or don't have them yet :(

I don't have my GON yet but i will be getting it in a few weeks :)) gonna enjoy building it ;D
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: Elocutive on Sat, 27 September 2014, 09:12:23
none of them.

I rock the "american" custom, the skeldon, proudly made in the USA.
I wish I was around when the skeldon was made. That thing is a tank!
Title: Re: Which Korean custom do you value the most?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 27 September 2014, 10:33:15

none of them.

I rock the "american" custom, the skeldon, proudly made in the USA.
I wish I was around when the skeldon was made. That thing is a tank!

Indeed it is.  :cool: