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Title: Vortex Type M
Post by: b3nkei on Thu, 29 January 2015, 19:02:51
What do you guys think about this keyboard?
I was trying to decide between this one and a Leopold FC750r, they look almost identical.

http://www.vortexgear.co.kr/shop/shopdetail.html?branduid=288199&special=3&GfDT=bmp1W1w%3D

http://www.coolenjoy.net/bbs/boardc.php?id=review&no=23837&p=1
Title: Re: Vortex Type M
Post by: Hyde on Thu, 29 January 2015, 21:11:59
Feels like a rebrand of the same product.  Probably made from the same factory too.

Just get whichever is cheaper/easier to get I guess.  :P
Title: Re: Vortex Type M
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 29 January 2015, 21:31:51
Looks ok to me, but then what do I know? :))

I like the white one best - white white keyboards are less common.
Title: Re: Vortex Type M
Post by: Oobly on Fri, 30 January 2015, 06:46:51
A new Vortex TKL? Interesting.

Looks like it has the same keycaps and case as the Leopold FC750R, but the spacebar has "normal" stem positions. It could be just like the Varmilo boards, made in the Leopold factory and rebranded, since those also have the "normal" spacebar.

It looks to me like a good board. Vortex brand has a good reputation.
Title: Re: Vortex Type M
Post by: Altis on Mon, 18 May 2015, 11:22:27
Has anyone around here picked one of these up?

I was looking at the Leopold 750R when I noticed the Vortex Type M looks to be exactly the same. The only difference I can see are in the legends (the Vortex seems to include Hangul(?) on its side printing) and the case is grey instead of black (though they both come in white, too).

Haven't heard anything about them though. Very curious as the Hangul(?) legends look neat, though they look to be printed rather than laser etched on the 750R.

As always, I'm split between the colors. The white looks good, but that grey looks very nice indeed.
Title: Re: Vortex Type M
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 18 May 2015, 14:13:38
More N00berware..

hahaha..

(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/87a4e689.gif)
Title: Re: Vortex Type M
Post by: chive_ on Tue, 19 May 2015, 15:00:33
To be honest, they look almost identical. I guess it just comes down to which brand you prefer, or which one is easier to get shipped to you.
Title: Re: Vortex Type M
Post by: Sencha on Tue, 19 May 2015, 16:02:06
Quote from: Oobly on Fri, 30 January 2015, 06:46:51
A new Vortex TKL? Interesting.

Looks like it has the same keycaps and case as the Leopold FC750R, but the spacebar has "normal" stem positions. It could be just like the Varmilo boards, made in the Leopold factory and rebranded, since those also have the "normal" spacebar.

It looks to me like a good board. Vortex brand has a good reputation.


750r also has normal stem positioning
Title: Re: Vortex Type M
Post by: Altis on Tue, 19 May 2015, 16:54:58
The only thing I can't find is that the 750R has sound deadening installed, whereas the Vortex doesn't mention it at all. I figure they'd mention it if it were included.