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Title: What's your opinion about Cherry Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: Tesyu on Wed, 19 October 2016, 06:18:13
What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0?Anyone has any info of this two keyboards?
I personaly think 9.0 is not "real" cherry keyboard,I've already have 3000&3494&11900&1800.But I dont like this one.
8.0 is good, perfect shape,slimmer then every mechanical keyboard i've seen.Double Shot keycaps.
This is 9.0,Full Rgb backlits with 17 independent programmable keys.
(http://i.imgur.com/Lu7AmQL.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nsPfSnE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/yXNFnvW.jpg)

This one is 8.0,Full aluminum frame and white backlits.
(http://i.imgur.com/YPEyToD.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nxuOCjd.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/uiy5ETP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/DkkO28k.jpg)
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: wodan on Wed, 19 October 2016, 06:28:35
That TKL looks very solid. Supposed to weigh almost 1kg - finally a chunky keyboard from Cherry. Really curious about the price as well. Haven't seen anything that solid from them before.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: Tesyu on Wed, 19 October 2016, 06:35:28
Quote from: wodan on Wed, 19 October 2016, 06:28:35
That TKL looks very solid. Supposed to weigh almost 1kg - finally a chunky keyboard from Cherry. Really curious about the price as well. Haven't seen anything that solid from them before.
The official price of 9.0 is 1400 Yuan,equates to 210 USD.
8.0 packaged in a aluminum box,the offcial price is 1400 Yuan,equates to 222USD.
(http://i.imgur.com/8Zb4SiT.jpg)
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: Fictiouz on Wed, 19 October 2016, 06:37:33
The 9.0 makes me want to vomit. The 8.0 would be a board I would highly consider; the design is minimalistic and clean. Just needs some new keycaps.

Edit: Looking at the 8.0 again it reminds me of the Apple Keyboard but mechanical.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: wodan on Wed, 19 October 2016, 07:10:58
Quote from: Tesyu on Wed, 19 October 2016, 06:35:28
8.0 packaged in a aluminum box,the offcial price is 1400 Yuan,equates to 222USD.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8Zb4SiT.jpg)


Thanks very much. Pretty much what I was afraid of, was hoping more for something in the region of 120-150€
Hopefully they will also sell that without the aluminium carry case for cheaper.

222$ is close to what I expect a UNIQEY TKL to cost - with GMK doubleshots. Tough competition!
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: Data on Wed, 19 October 2016, 07:23:01
Quote from: wodan on Wed, 19 October 2016, 07:10:58
Quote from: Tesyu on Wed, 19 October 2016, 06:35:28
8.0 packaged in a aluminum box,the offcial price is 1400 Yuan,equates to 222USD.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8Zb4SiT.jpg)


Thanks very much. Pretty much what I was afraid of, was hoping more for something in the region of 120-150€
Hopefully they will also sell that without the aluminium carry case for cheaper.

222$ is close to what I expect a UNIQEY TKL to cost - with GMK doubleshots. Tough competition!

Machining is expensive.

I'd be interested in that 8.0.  It's a nice design.  Not really a fan of white keycaps but I never use stock caps anyway.  And $220 seems fair.

9.0 makes me want to gouge my eyes out.   :'(
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 19 October 2016, 07:23:59
Gamer font :'(

8.0 comes with an aluminum box? That's kinda cool
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: Findecanor on Wed, 19 October 2016, 07:29:51
Go home Cherry, you're drunk.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: mushman on Wed, 19 October 2016, 07:51:53
How did they go from the glorious 1800 to this??  :confused:

Gamers are both the best AND worst thing to happen to mechanical keyboards.  :blank:
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: skuko on Wed, 19 October 2016, 09:20:19
TKL look interesting. is gonna be available in europe?
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: kawasaki161 on Wed, 19 October 2016, 09:48:41
Let's not talk about the 9.0 for obvious reasons, okay?

The 8.0 is meh but could be worse, I'd love to know what the extra part at the back of the board is used for.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: Tesyu on Wed, 19 October 2016, 10:10:15
Quote from: skuko on Wed, 19 October 2016, 09:20:19
TKL look interesting. is gonna be available in europe?
For now it's only available in china,but I think it suppose to be available in europe after 2 or 3 months.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: Tesyu on Wed, 19 October 2016, 10:12:47
Quote from: kawasaki161 on Wed, 19 October 2016, 09:48:41
Let's not talk about the 9.0 for obvious reasons, okay?

The 8.0 is meh but could be worse, I'd love to know what the extra part at the back of the board is used for.
I'm also curious about it .But maybe there is nothing(hope not).
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: benderkey on Wed, 19 October 2016, 10:39:26
Quote from: Tesyu on Wed, 19 October 2016, 10:10:15
Quote from: skuko on Wed, 19 October 2016, 09:20:19
TKL look interesting. is gonna be available in europe?
For now it's only available in china,but I think it suppose to be available in europe after 2 or 3 months.

Why China first?

Wait until Trump hears about this.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: Findecanor on Wed, 19 October 2016, 11:17:48
I saw in Cherry's data sheet that the MX Board 8.0 has double-shot keycaps. They are back!
Too bad about he font though ... and the symbols ...

Quote from: kawasaki161 on Wed, 19 October 2016, 09:48:41
The 8.0 is meh but could be worse, I'd love to know what the extra part at the back of the board is used for.
1. It makes it look like the "Apple Wireless Keyboard" ... even though the tube is only hollow. No batteries, not wireless. The endcaps are only ornamental.
2. It is most likely a kickstand. You would rotate the cylinder and a long stand flips down.
I have a Lenovo Yoga Tab tablet, which is where Cherry must have got the idea from. This is a promo pic from Lenovo's web site (not my tablet):
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Cherry's foot does not look as if it is as high though.

Quote from: skuko on Wed, 19 October 2016, 09:20:19
TKL look interesting. is gonna be available in europe?
Only US-ANSI layout and Cherry MX Red switch announced officially so far.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Cherry Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: Giorgio on Sat, 22 October 2016, 02:57:18
The 8.0 doesn't have a removable cable, which is an idiotic thing. And the cable is on the left, which is very annoying and different from the g80-3000/1800 etc.

The g80-1800 layout is way superior to the tkl, and is only 1cm wider... And you have all the keys...

The rounded, cylindrical part of the 8.0 is bulky, I don't understand why it expands beyond the top row, making it too big. You could have accomplished exactly the same with lateral hinges, with the same design.

That font, is horrible.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Cherry Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: mushman on Sat, 22 October 2016, 11:52:25
Quote from: Giorgio on Sat, 22 October 2016, 02:57:18
The 8.0 doesn't have a removable cable, which is an idiotic thing.

It's not idiotic if you want reliability.

All you children and your colorful cables from Michaels that demand a detachable hub are making our keyboards less reliable.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Cherry Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: Giorgio on Sat, 22 October 2016, 13:17:04
Quote from: mushman on Sat, 22 October 2016, 11:52:25
Quote from: Giorgio on Sat, 22 October 2016, 02:57:18
The 8.0 doesn't have a removable cable, which is an idiotic thing.

It's not idiotic if you want reliability.

All you children and your colorful cables from Michaels that demand a detachable hub are making our keyboards less reliable.

I've never had problems with usb ports, but I've seen the failure of a number of fixed - non replaceable cables.

Have fun typing on your phone / tablet with a two metre long cable.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Cherry Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: Irving on Sun, 23 October 2016, 09:51:43
Removable cables are overrated.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Cherry Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: Giorgio on Sun, 23 October 2016, 10:18:05
Quote from: Irving on Sun, 23 October 2016, 09:51:43
Removable cables are overrated.

Removable cables make it easier to transport a keyboard.

When you replace the case you can change the colour of the cable accordingly.

You can use a cable angled by 90 degrees if you have some space requirements.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Cherry Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: YoshiCaps on Sun, 23 October 2016, 10:24:35
8.0 is my fave.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Cherry Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: cribbit on Sun, 23 October 2016, 13:21:54
The 8 would definitely be a pickup at $150 or less. I wonder why they went for the aluminum box - it's fancy, but probably ups the cost a good amount.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Cherry Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: mushman on Sun, 23 October 2016, 19:04:52
Quote from: Giorgio on Sun, 23 October 2016, 10:18:05
When you replace the case you can change the colour of the cable accordingly.

MICHAELS.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Cherry Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: xiaodian317 on Tue, 25 October 2016, 08:32:07
I will upload some Official Videos in some days later.

MX BOARD 9.0 is the 1st one MX RGB keyboard by Cherry herself.
MX BOARD 8.0 maybe is the 1st one customized standard for mass production MX keyboard.

All these two keyboard will be sold in China at first because there are more gaming end users here.
I think that would be later in some other countries depend on Cherry's decision. :)


2015, MX BOARD 6.0
2013, MX BOARD 3.0
2012, MX BOARD 2.0
Which year is the previous model number for the Cherry keyboard?
I don't know, maybe it's before the year 2000.

Please forget the Cherry old keyboard.
Cherry is tooooo late for the new keyboard.
So I think the MX 8.0 and 9.0 are the high hopes for them. :thumb:

Title: Re: What's your opinion about Cherry Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: xiaodian317 on Tue, 25 October 2016, 08:36:32
Quote from: Giorgio on Sun, 23 October 2016, 10:18:05
Quote from: Irving on Sun, 23 October 2016, 09:51:43
Removable cables are overrated.

Removable cables make it easier to transport a keyboard.

When you replace the case you can change the colour of the cable accordingly.

You can use a cable angled by 90 degrees if you have some space requirements.

The Cherry did the design for the removable cables but for the patent reason and urgent launching time.
So the cable is now.
There are some modular idea for this keyboard in one year later maybe. They could assemble the number keyboard on it.
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Cherry Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: jonathanyu on Tue, 25 October 2016, 14:13:39
8.0 looks too apple. I don't like it
9.0 is just ridiculous
Title: Re: What's your opinion about Cherry Mxboard 8.0&9.0
Post by: Findecanor on Tue, 25 October 2016, 19:06:11
At least the "Apple" keyboard is not black-anodized brushed aluminium - or a plastic lookalike,
or gloss black plastic with blue LEDs.