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Title: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 16 December 2015, 18:20:19
Just wanted to see what the numbers were like - have a friend that has a CNC and was thinking about possibly doing some cheap acrylic plates that would support universal layouts and pcb mounted cherry stabs
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: mashby on Wed, 16 December 2015, 18:21:59
I ordered 1.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 16 December 2015, 19:29:50
What is a White Fox?
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: neverused on Wed, 16 December 2015, 19:39:15
I'm not
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Solo on Wed, 16 December 2015, 19:39:32
What is a White Fox?
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/the-whitefox-keyboard
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: romevi on Wed, 16 December 2015, 19:44:46
What is a White Fox?
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/the-whitefox-keyboard

WhiteFox.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 16 December 2015, 19:45:32
+1
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: trizkut on Wed, 16 December 2015, 19:46:11
I am, but it's unlikely that I'll deviate from the truefox layout
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 16 December 2015, 19:46:56
it's unlikely that I'll deviate from the truefox layout

Me too.  I might be interested though, solely for the sake of a stepped caps lock.  :)
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 16 December 2015, 19:58:36
it's unlikely that I'll deviate from the truefox layout

Me too.  I might be interested though, solely for the sake of a stepped caps lock.  :)

Yeah it's the little things like this that make me want to do it
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 16 December 2015, 20:22:14

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/the-whitefox-keyboard


Subscribe to something to see a picture? No thanks.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: FLFisherman on Wed, 16 December 2015, 20:23:43

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/the-whitefox-keyboard


Subscribe to something to see a picture? No thanks.

Ta-da! (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/the-whitefox-keyboard?mode=guest_open)

Better yet, ta-da!

(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/the-whitefox-keyboard/MD-13679_20151209152007_6f2eece539d11898.jpg?auto=format&fit=crop&w=761&dpr=1.5)
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 16 December 2015, 20:23:52
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/the-whitefox-keyboard?mode=guest_open

Subscribe to something to see a picture? No thanks.

Guest Mode: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/the-whitefox-keyboard?mode=guest_open
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Dongulator on Wed, 16 December 2015, 20:28:05
I want one, but I just spent a bunch of monies on another new keyboard......... maybe in the future I will find one for trades or sale. Does anyone know if there is going to be a second round?
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: romevi on Wed, 16 December 2015, 20:30:45
I want one, but I just spent a bunch of monies on another new keyboard......... maybe in the future I will find one for trades or sale. Does anyone know if there is going to be a second round?

Matt3o said there may be, but this was before the max quantities rose to 2k.

Sweet avatar, btw.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: user 18 on Wed, 16 December 2015, 20:35:00
Still considering if I want one/what layout.

Would probably go with Vanilla or Aria.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Vittra on Wed, 16 December 2015, 20:41:52
Was going to initially, but decided to wait and see if the "special" edition ends up coming with a GB in 2016. If not no worries. I think everyone who gets one will be really pleased.

Think I'm going to dive into Topre for the time being, after it being in the back of my mind for the good part of 4 years.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 16 December 2015, 20:43:22
I think it's really neat! Sadly I don't have a use for the layout :P
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 16 December 2015, 20:51:32
It's a great deal but right now I'm in more of a selling position than a buying position.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: jamster on Wed, 16 December 2015, 20:55:53
The only small form factor board I've been tempted by (well, besides a Tex Yoda), but already have more boards than I can justify, and they've sold out of Zelio tactiles already.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Dongulator on Wed, 16 December 2015, 20:58:18
I want one, but I just spent a bunch of monies on another new keyboard......... maybe in the future I will find one for trades or sale. Does anyone know if there is going to be a second round?

Matt3o said there may be, but this was before the max quantities rose to 2k.

Sweet avatar, btw.

Hmm... Maybe I will pick one up towards the end of the drop. Looks fantastic and for an unbeatable price point.

Thanks ^-^
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 16 December 2015, 21:26:08
I think it's really neat! Sadly I don't have a use for the layout :P

Speaking of which I have no idea why I bought one considering I am 100% happy with 60%
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Elrick on Thu, 17 December 2015, 00:07:30
I think it's really neat! Sadly I don't have a use for the layout :p

Speaking of which I have no idea why I bought one considering I am 100% happy with 60%

Buy it for your Mrs, I had to buy one for mine with Clears just so she can see what a custom keyboard is all about.

Always please your loved ones with these type of keyboards.  Have no use for 60% keyboards on my desk so you need to bring a little joy to other people in your life.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 17 December 2015, 00:53:01
I think it's really neat! Sadly I don't have a use for the layout :p

Speaking of which I have no idea why I bought one considering I am 100% happy with 60%

Buy it for your Mrs, I had to buy one for mine with Clears just so she can see what a custom keyboard is all about.

Always please your loved ones with these type of keyboards.  Have no use for 60% keyboards on my desk so you need to bring a little joy to other people in your life.

I think you tapped into why I bought this

GF likes the looks of 60% boards but always struggled with the lack of arrow keys.
Hopefully she likes 67g Zealios  :D
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: sircheddar on Thu, 17 December 2015, 01:05:50
*raises hand* aria will be my endgame if all things go right.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: neverused on Thu, 17 December 2015, 01:13:24
*raises hand* aria will be my endgame if all things go right.
You’ll be back, they always come back for more. Except demik, he loves his hhkb.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 17 December 2015, 01:36:13
*raises hand* aria will be my endgame if all things go right.
You’ll be back, they always come back for more. Except demik, he loves his hhkb.

Who says demik owns one hhkb?
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: 1swt2gs on Thu, 17 December 2015, 01:42:33
*raises hand* aria will be my endgame if all things go right.
You’ll be back, they always come back for more. Except demik, he loves his hhkbzzzzzz.

Who says demik owns one hhkb?


FTFY
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Harms on Thu, 17 December 2015, 03:04:46
I'm getting one in the Aria layout :)
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: KRKS on Thu, 17 December 2015, 07:00:39
> buying from massdrop

It's so bad it made me post in green
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Robsonj on Thu, 17 December 2015, 07:05:20
Ordered 2 TrueFox, 1 MX Brown, 1 MX Clear
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: yomammary on Thu, 17 December 2015, 07:12:52
Too poor to get one, especially since I want the GMK SNES that's coming out friday.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Defect on Thu, 17 December 2015, 07:49:58
The functionality of the layout is great

But I still prefer the aesthetics of 60% and TKL
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: ideus on Thu, 17 December 2015, 07:53:28

Matt's innovation rocks and thousands fellows are getting one set proving so, kudos for him, it is just us, a few picky dinosaurs pack, that are not getting one: I like the design, in general, and the pricing is outstanding but, first, I do not use dedicated arrows anymore; second, the 7u space bar version has two drawbacks: The space bar is extremely out of center and the right shift is 1.75u so many ANSI OG Cherry sets won't fit it. Finally, Costar stabilizers suck and sixty is still the size to go in custom designed boards that have already great support for cases and accessories.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: sircheddar on Thu, 17 December 2015, 08:03:51
*raises hand* aria will be my endgame if all things go right.
You’ll be back, they always come back for more. Except demik, he loves his hhkb.

Who says demik owns one hhkb?

Yeah I know... My next step is to try and find a pbt4 key cap set because it was before I was on geekhack and I seriously think that the sets from the gb are calling out to me. My body is ready to spend as much as it takes lol. Pray4sircheddar
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 17 December 2015, 08:28:44
*raises hand* aria will be my endgame if all things go right.
You’ll be back, they always come back for more. Except demik, he loves his hhkb.

Who says demik owns one hhkb?

Yeah I know... My next step is to try and find a pbt4 key cap set because it was before I was on geekhack and I seriously think that the sets from the gb are calling out to me. My body is ready to spend as much as it takes lol. Pray4sircheddar

watch the thread - I managed to pick up a set of cherry 98 about a week ago

this was before everyone starting getting them though so it's probably going to be harder now
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Vittra on Thu, 17 December 2015, 09:55:31
Was going to initially, but decided to wait and see if the "special" edition ends up coming with a GB in 2016. If not no worries. I think everyone who gets one will be really pleased.

Think I'm going to dive into Topre for the time being, after it being in the back of my mind for the good part of 4 years.

In true indecisive fashion I decided to rejoin the GB for the Whitefox. Onward! :D

Cancel that.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: azhdar on Thu, 17 December 2015, 10:09:04
Wanted to but I don't want to deal with MassDrop ever.
And the drop offered only one (****ty imo) ISO plate without stepped caps lock option.
So even without the MD factor I wouldn't have.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Vittra on Thu, 17 December 2015, 10:39:20
The negative views I've seen regarding Massdrop have been concerning... are they notably unreliable?
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: romevi on Thu, 17 December 2015, 10:44:12
The negative views I've seen regarding Massdrop have been concerning... are they notably unreliable?

Nah.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Neo.X on Thu, 17 December 2015, 11:11:19
in for one. Good price for a great keyboard. The waiting period is long though.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Hypersphere on Thu, 17 December 2015, 11:32:59
Got one in True Fox layout, although my preference is 60% and HHKB layout. Would like to put 65g purple Zealios on it.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: BrewCaps on Thu, 17 December 2015, 11:48:28
> buying from massdrop

It's so bad it made me post in green

What is wrong with Massdrop?
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: KRKS on Thu, 17 December 2015, 13:08:45
> buying from massdrop

It's so bad it made me post in green

What is wrong with Massdrop?

To quote the Ping Award nomination:

Quote
In order to collect and sell your data, please log in to view more about Massdrop's scruffy KC60 and Infinity Ergodox drops, the bad packaging of GKM trays, and the failure to even acknowledge the assistance or even existence of Deskthority in Massdrop's latest marketing for Matteo's Topre set (whose design thread took place right here on DT).

Besides that there were also things like stolen aluminum HHKB case idea, disappearing Granite, keypads being very different from what was advertised, censorship of Otaku Kiiboodo set, and loads more. And then there's the big one - more stuff sold on MD means less group buys happening in the actual community, which is where most of the interesting things come from. If MD had monopoly on keyboard stuff group buys, you wouldn't have Zealios or the Alps Party, because they're too risky for a buisness.

And besides all of that, most of non-exclusive MD's stuff isn't even cheaper if you're in EU, and really everyone who does MD-exclusive stuff effectively says "**** you Europe". I'm really glad that people are starting to notice this, for example the main distributor in the west of Pok3r is Corus instead of Poker II's MD distribution.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: sircheddar on Thu, 17 December 2015, 13:23:35
*raises hand* aria will be my endgame if all things go right.
You’ll be back, they always come back for more. Except demik, he loves his hhkb.

Who says demik owns one hhkb?

Yeah I know... My next step is to try and find a pbt4 key cap set because it was before I was on geekhack and I seriously think that the sets from the gb are calling out to me. My body is ready to spend as much as it takes lol. Pray4sircheddar

watch the thread - I managed to pick up a set of cherry 98 about a week ago

this was before everyone starting getting them though so it's probably going to be harder now

I am willing to do what it takes to get that Japanese one lol. put a big mechmarket thread up, waiting till 60 post count to make a classifieds add as well. I seriously want one.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Thu, 17 December 2015, 13:25:31
And then there's the big one - more stuff sold on MD means less group buys happening in the actual community, which is where most of the interesting things come from. If MD had monopoly on keyboard stuff group buys, you wouldn't have Zealios or the Alps Party, because they're too risky for a buisness.

I don't see how alps party or Zealios couldn't have happened on MD. No, they wouldn;t have done it themselves, but if you contacted them with all the details and planning ahead of time (like pretty much every single keycap drop) they would still be able to run/collect/ship it. That's literally what their business model is.

Also I'd argue MD can help create more group buys, by allowing people who wouldn't normally run a keycap set to go forward and not have to do their own shipping/pricing/etc. I think it can go either way.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Niomosy on Thu, 17 December 2015, 13:27:31
Going to pass.  Not any need for another keyboard, especially when I'm already eyeing a Novatouch and the Axios.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: sircheddar on Thu, 17 December 2015, 13:31:39
Going to pass.  Not any need for another keyboard, especially when I'm already eyeing a Novatouch and the Axios.

*instantly looks up axios to see what i am missing out on*
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: whmeltonjr on Thu, 17 December 2015, 13:34:00
Still thinking about it. I have a few MX boards that aren't getting much use right now, so not sure if I need another one.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: ideus on Thu, 17 December 2015, 13:46:01
Still thinking about it. I have a few MX boards that aren't getting much use right now, so not sure if I need another one.


Maybe to fill that empty space in one of your shelves?
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: O(logn) on Thu, 17 December 2015, 14:06:51
I was reading the comments on massdrop and matt3o comments that if this drop is successful a blackfox maybe in the works. Does anyone know any details about this?
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Neo.X on Thu, 17 December 2015, 14:09:48
Great, a black fox, maybe also a pink fox, blue fox, gold fox....
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Vittra on Thu, 17 December 2015, 14:26:12
I was reading the comments on massdrop and matt3o comments that if this drop is successful a blackfox maybe in the works. Does anyone know any details about this?

2016 -  if it happens at all - is all the information we've been told for now. They've got to get through this GB first. :)

Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: mashby on Thu, 17 December 2015, 14:38:50
I was reading the comments on massdrop and matt3o comments that if this drop is successful a blackfox maybe in the works. Does anyone know any details about this?

Matt3o has said that he might do this design (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77434.msg1954423#msg1954423) as a limited edition version on the next drop. That will probably be after the first of the year.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Zorox on Thu, 17 December 2015, 15:26:55
I have also joined the GB buying a barebone. But will need to make custom plate after I get it. This is the layout I have in mind for the WhiteFox.

(http://i.imgur.com/uUnYS8A.jpg)

Matt3o has already confirmed that he will release CAD files, dimensions and tutorials right after the GB. And while it is fully programmable. I need to say it is undeniable :D

Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: ideus on Thu, 17 December 2015, 16:18:12
I have also joined the GB buying a barebone. But will need to make custom plate after I get it. This is the layout I have in mind for the WhiteFox.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/uUnYS8A.jpg)


Matt3o has already confirmed that he will release CAD files, dimensions and tutorials right after the GB. And while it is fully programmable. I need to say it is undeniable :D


It is an interesting layout, I have not had thought before in the possibility to build a custome plate to take advantage of the package, that is a very interesting idea.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Altis on Thu, 17 December 2015, 18:49:40
I'm tempted to get one for the girlfriend as her first mech board (and first non-built-in-laptop keyboard) because the layout is good and more importantly, she looooves foxes.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: tchevass on Thu, 17 December 2015, 18:54:21
I ordered one with Purple Zealios ! WhiteFox layout
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Adriel on Thu, 17 December 2015, 19:22:20
I don't know man I ordered 2 on the first day and then I realised it had wire based stabilizers and canceled my orders.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: O(logn) on Thu, 17 December 2015, 19:26:02
I was reading the comments on massdrop and matt3o comments that if this drop is successful a blackfox maybe in the works. Does anyone know any details about this?

2016 -  if it happens at all - is all the information we've been told for now. They've got to get through this GB first. :)

Cool. I just got my realforce 55g about a month ago and don't need to get a new keyboard yet as I really enjoy using it. However, I am fancying a keyboard with a smaller layout. I also want to try using a "true" mechanical  keyboard. If I order the barebones kit, what key cap set will fit the true fox layout? I have been wondering this since it seems that the whitefox has unique key sizes(maybe?).
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: ander on Fri, 18 December 2015, 06:49:13
If you think that's cool, you may be interested in the 17-key number pad I've programmed to function as a full-size keyboard, using 3-, 4- and 5-key shortcuts. It's the ultimate in non-efficient simplification—and custom caps for it are real cheap, because you need only 17 of them. Yeah baby!
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: mashby on Fri, 18 December 2015, 10:19:14
I don't know man I ordered 2 on the first day and then I realised it had wire based stabilizers and canceled my orders.

"wire based stabilizers" vs what?
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: FLFisherman on Fri, 18 December 2015, 10:19:58
I don't know man I ordered 2 on the first day and then I realised it had wire based stabilizers and canceled my orders.

"wire based stabilizers" vs what?

Cherry stabilizers?
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: pandaaqq on Fri, 18 December 2015, 10:22:27
Ordered one, ISO layout + cherry browns. I just can't imagine switching between different layouts 24/7, so I'll have to stick with ISO.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: OverKill on Fri, 18 December 2015, 10:56:21
I don't know man I ordered 2 on the first day and then I realised it had wire based stabilizers and canceled my orders.

"wire based stabilizers" vs what?

Cherry stabilizers?

They are wire based as well.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: FLFisherman on Fri, 18 December 2015, 11:00:51
I don't know man I ordered 2 on the first day and then I realised it had wire based stabilizers and canceled my orders.

"wire based stabilizers" vs what?

Cherry stabilizers?

They are wire based as well.

I don't know what's what. This is the image I was going off on, but I'm sure I'm missing something.

(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=41464.0;attach=17057;image)
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: romevi on Fri, 18 December 2015, 11:03:41
I don't know man I ordered 2 on the first day and then I realised it had wire based stabilizers and canceled my orders.

"wire based stabilizers" vs what?

Cherry stabilizers?

They are wire based as well.

I don't know what's what. This is the image I was going off on, but I'm sure I'm missing something.

Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=41464.0;attach=17057;image)


There's still a wire that goes with the Cherry stabilizers, they're just not in place in the pic. If you look, the difference is with the faux-stems (or mounts) that the Cherry has, whereas Costar does not.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: FLFisherman on Fri, 18 December 2015, 11:06:56
I don't know man I ordered 2 on the first day and then I realised it had wire based stabilizers and canceled my orders.

"wire based stabilizers" vs what?

Cherry stabilizers?

They are wire based as well.

I don't know what's what. This is the image I was going off on, but I'm sure I'm missing something.

Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=41464.0;attach=17057;image)


There's still a wire that goes with the Cherry stabilizers, they're just not in place in the pic. If you look, the difference is with the faux-stems (or mounts) that the Cherry has, whereas Costar does not.

Ah, so all stabilizers have wires (or at least Cherry and Costar). I like those Cherry ones. Much easier to use.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: retrochick on Fri, 18 December 2015, 11:08:47
I don't know man I ordered 2 on the first day and then I realised it had wire based stabilizers and canceled my orders.

"wire based stabilizers" vs what?

Cherry stabilizers?

They are wire based as well.

I don't know what's what. This is the image I was going off on, but I'm sure I'm missing something.

Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=41464.0;attach=17057;image)


There's still a wire that goes with the Cherry stabilizers, they're just not in place in the pic. If you look, the difference is with the faux-stems (or mounts) that the Cherry has, whereas Costar does not.

Ah, so all stabilizers have wires (or at least Cherry and Costar). I like those Cherry ones. Much easier to use.

If you clip them they're even better.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: DanielT on Fri, 18 December 2015, 11:12:58
I love the keyboard form factor but... MD, I try to avoid them especialy with expensive items ... I have way too many boards... Costar stabs... and no stepped Caps Lock...and MD again
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: pandaaqq on Fri, 18 December 2015, 11:15:42
What's so bad about Costar stabilisers?
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: DanielT on Fri, 18 December 2015, 11:52:42
What's so bad about Costar stabilisers?
It's just a personal option, there is nothing wrong about them, I just don't like how they feel. In many aspects Costar stabs are better, easier to fix in case the stab insert gets pulled, but I don't like them. I'm not a big fan of plate mounted switches.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: ideus on Fri, 18 December 2015, 12:27:52
What's so bad about Costar stabilisers?


Try to change a key-cap with them and you will find it; in particular, the space bar, and just don't bother if the stem gets stocked inside a key-cap's socket, if so, be prepared with your pliers to get it out and to fix the bent wire. I am sorry but they just suck.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Phenix on Tue, 16 February 2016, 15:16:28
would buy a whitefox in ISO or the TrueFox

Wants someone to sell? Prefer Zealio followed by Clears
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: swimmingbird on Tue, 16 February 2016, 21:00:34
What's so bad about Costar stabilisers?


Try to change a key-cap with them and you will find it; in particular, the space bar, and just don't bother if the stem gets stocked inside a key-cap's socket, if so, be prepared with your pliers to get it out and to fix the bent wire. I am sorry but they just suck.

plus one million

I'm really hoping that someone comes out with an aftermarket plate really soon so I don't have to use those goddamn stabs
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: deduction on Tue, 16 February 2016, 21:27:08
I am, but it's unlikely that I'll deviate from the truefox layout

+1, TrueFox layout all the way.  I would be interested in PCB mount stabs though!  Especially with a 7u spacebar :) (Actually I could just bend a 7u spacebar if I really need to...)
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: KaminKevCrew on Tue, 16 February 2016, 23:14:57
would buy a whitefox in ISO or the TrueFox

Wants someone to sell? Prefer Zealio followed by Clears
If you want one, you should post a WTB thread in the classifieds, or on MechMarket. Also, they haven't even shipped yet, so other than the manufacturer and matt3o, nobody has one.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Giorgio on Wed, 17 February 2016, 02:16:11
I don't know man I ordered 2 on the first day and then I realised it had wire based stabilizers and canceled my orders.

Costar instead of cherry? Until now I had a great opinion of that keyboard.;
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Harms on Wed, 17 February 2016, 02:53:33
Its odd to see people dislike Costar stabs. Usually it is people disliking the cherry stabs for feeling "mushy".
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Diokhan on Wed, 17 February 2016, 03:01:21
+1 true fox
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 17 February 2016, 06:01:15
Its odd to see people dislike Costar stabs. Usually it is people disliking the cherry stabs for feeling "mushy".

Clipped cherry stabs feel as good as costar stabs with none of the keycap fitting issues
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: xondat on Wed, 17 February 2016, 06:42:44
If it had function keys... I was pondering for ages on what to get but realized I wouldn't of used it much because I need my F keys.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 17 February 2016, 06:51:46
If it had function keys... I was pondering for ages on what to get but realized I wouldn't of used it much because I need my F keys.

Sounds like a 75% is the perfect board for you
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 17 February 2016, 07:35:59
Its odd to see people dislike Costar stabs. Usually it is people disliking the cherry stabs for feeling "mushy".

Clipped cherry stabs feel as good as costar stabs with none of the keycap fitting issues

And clipping is so easy there's really no reason not to do it.  :thumb:  Costar is great if you never plan to swap caps, but if you do...  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 17 February 2016, 07:44:11

Its odd to see people dislike Costar stabs. Usually it is people disliking the cherry stabs for feeling "mushy".

Clipped cherry stabs feel as good as costar stabs with none of the keycap fitting issues

And clipping is so easy there's really no reason not to do it.  :thumb:  Costar is great if you never plan to swap caps, but if you do...  :rolleyes:

Yeah I was actually taken back a bit when I did it - thought it would've been some lengthy process like lubing but nope 5 mins for whole mod
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Wed, 17 February 2016, 08:11:48
I would join if Matias/Alps compatibility was offered.  I've moved beyond Cherry.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: ideus on Wed, 17 February 2016, 08:28:50
I did not get any of these foxes; why?, well, Costar stabs sucks, there is no actual need for arrows in a small footprint keyboard, TKL are the best if you need them, the programming system offered on this and the former MD keyboard kits is not the best around, the layouts that can take standard size keys look awful; but, in all fairness, the pricing was good.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: quasistellar on Wed, 17 February 2016, 09:22:59
I would join if Matias/Alps compatibility was offered.  I've moved beyond Cherry.

This. After trying other switches, I just don't get excited about anything cherry-based. I don't DISlike them, it's just that I like everything else better: Topre, Matias, Romer-G all feel better to me. The only reason to stick with cherry is the keycaps (which is why I have a Novatouch at work).

I really wanted to get a white fox because I like the layout, but even Zealios (which I haven't tried, I'll admit) couldn't sway me.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Wed, 17 February 2016, 10:09:07
I would join if Matias/Alps compatibility was offered.  I've moved beyond Cherry.

This. After trying other switches, I just don't get excited about anything cherry-based. I don't DISlike them, it's just that I like everything else better: Topre, Matias, Romer-G all feel better to me. The only reason to stick with cherry is the keycaps (which is why I have a Novatouch at work).

I really wanted to get a white fox because I like the layout, but even Zealios (which I haven't tried, I'll admit) couldn't sway me.

My main beef is with Cherry is that they require modding, or, in the case of zealous, high cost to reach an ideal feel.  Various other switches are more ideal out of the box, so that's why I don't bother with Cherry or its clones anymore.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Phenix on Wed, 17 February 2016, 10:26:51
Cant post into Classifieds cause Im not registred for 2 month (only soon)
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: DukeMugen on Wed, 17 February 2016, 10:58:45
If only whitefox had a housing like the LZ SQ, i would definitely buy it in a heart beat.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Wed, 17 February 2016, 12:17:11
If only whitefox had a housing like the LZ SQ, i would definitely buy it in a heart beat.

That sort of housing would significantly increase the cost, nullifying one of the main appeals of the group buy, which is affordability.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: steve.v on Wed, 17 February 2016, 12:49:51
Another slanted kb with a different name? nah, not me hehe.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: venyv on Wed, 17 February 2016, 13:38:13
+1 for true fox
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: xondat on Wed, 17 February 2016, 14:37:47
If it had function keys... I was pondering for ages on what to get but realized I wouldn't of used it much because I need my F keys.

Sounds like a 75% is the perfect board for you

Indeed... Dunno what to get - kind of want to get a VE.A but monies
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: MrRooks on Wed, 17 February 2016, 15:02:31
I went with the True Fox but I don't even think I will keep the kit, don't think I'll use it and I'm sure someone else will.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Phenix on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:33:16
@Mr Rocks - I will :D
Just send me a pm.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: hkf on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:58:34
Getting vanilla, don't think I'll get used to the backspace positioning for truefox :(
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 17 February 2016, 17:31:30

Getting vanilla, don't think I'll get used to the backspace positioning for truefox :(

You'd be surprised how easy it is to get used to the backspace in the \ | position
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: ideus on Wed, 17 February 2016, 17:32:44

Getting vanilla, don't think I'll get used to the backspace positioning for truefox :(

You'd be surprised how easy it is to get used to the backspace in the \ | position

I had a really hard time the first time I tried it, I should try it again when I get the appropriate key caps, like when I get my Bluegaloo.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: deduction on Wed, 17 February 2016, 20:06:25
If it had function keys... I was pondering for ages on what to get but realized I wouldn't of used it much because I need my F keys.

It does have function key(s).  I mean, it's fully programmable so you can put layers anywhere you want.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: DukeMugen on Wed, 17 February 2016, 22:01:54
If only whitefox had a housing like the LZ SQ, i would definitely buy it in a heart beat.

That sort of housing would significantly increase the cost, nullifying one of the main appeals of the group buy, which is affordability.

I wasn't aware of that. i hate being a late comer.  :'(
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: xondat on Thu, 18 February 2016, 08:44:57
If it had function keys... I was pondering for ages on what to get but realized I wouldn't of used it much because I need my F keys.

It does have function key(s).  I mean, it's fully programmable so you can put layers anywhere you want.

Physical function keys, I have a pok3r - yes it has function keys, but under a layer that I really would prefer as an extra row of keys.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: Hypersphere on Fri, 19 February 2016, 18:46:36
I have ordered one, but I am having second thoughts. I really prefer two formats: 60% or TKL. The twilight zone in between is not appealing. So, I might be putting my kit up for sale after it arrives.
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: zzyjayfree on Sat, 20 February 2016, 02:25:39
+1
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: gain on Sat, 20 February 2016, 02:27:26
Me too /w 67g tactile zealios

Part of me wishes I picked mx whites instead since there's a r2 for zealios, and I've always wanted mx whites
Title: Re: How many of you are getting a White Fox?
Post by: DuckNorris on Sat, 20 February 2016, 02:31:03
I would have if I had seen it on time. It looks AWESOME. Even if I wouldn't use it often still looks very awesome and fun. Enjoy whomever bought it :)