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Title: Well look what we have here.
Post by: Hanjin on Sun, 17 January 2010, 16:46:00

Just received this from the post this morning brand spanking new sealed in box along with cover:

(http://i49.tinypic.com/72tao9.jpg)

(http://i47.tinypic.com/s12t7p.jpg)

(http://i47.tinypic.com/dzgi95.jpg)

(http://i47.tinypic.com/md2mo3.jpg)

Not bad for $15 AUD.

Title: Well look what we have here.
Post by: spolia optima on Sun, 17 January 2010, 18:13:36

That's one of those Chiconies, right?

I honestly love the design. It looks broken, like someone actually ripped a regular keyboard in half (paging ricercar to triage!).
Most ergos avoid that distinction with centered arrow keys, a fancy bezel, or offset numpad... Like they're trying to hide it, or something. F**k postmodern design sensibility, just give me rectangle.... Then break it.
Oh wait, i think breaking a rectangle is actually the definition of pomo. S**t.

Title: Well look what we have here.
Post by: Hanjin on Thu, 21 January 2010, 01:28:20

Anyone know what other key caps I might be able to fit this board?

Screwed up a few keys trying to rit dye them.

Title: Well look what we have here.
Post by: ricercar on Thu, 21 January 2010, 01:33:32

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Anyone know what other key caps I might be able to fit this board?

Northgate Omnikey boards use ALPS white or blue.

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Screwed up a few keys trying to rit dye them.

You're in good company. Did you use a thermometer? What temperature was the dye?

Title: Well look what we have here.
Post by: Hanjin on Thu, 21 January 2010, 01:41:52

Quote from: ricercar;152577

Northgate Omnikey



You're in good company. Did you use a thermometer? What temperature was the dye?

I left the keys in for too long and the keys hit the bottom of the pot while i was stirring.

Lesson learnt the hard way.

Title: Well look what we have here.
Post by: Hanjin on Thu, 21 January 2010, 04:56:58

Ouch that is pretty much what happened.

Title: Well look what we have here.
Post by: Hanjin on Thu, 21 January 2010, 05:13:51

Quote from: ricercar;152577

Northgate Omnikey boards use ALPS white or blue.



You're in good company. Did you use a thermometer? What temperature was the dye?

Thanks for the help.