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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: dante on Fri, 31 March 2017, 21:46:28

Title: Plum (NIZ) keyboards with waterproof capacitive switches
Post by: dante on Fri, 31 March 2017, 21:46:28

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https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Plum-108-electrostatic-capacitive-pro-mechanical-keyboard-topre-clone-switches-gaming-keyboard-black-side-print-87/818123_32790944575.html

Looks like Plum/Niz are rolling out black cases now with a side printed POM keycap option.

Title: Re: Plum (NIZ) keyboards with waterproof capacitive switches
Post by: ander on Sat, 01 April 2017, 00:02:10

Even with free shipping, these seem quite expensive, considering they're direct from China. Only a couple of years ago, you'd see products like these for half as much. Now they've learned to price things just low enough to draw Western customers's interest.

It's thoughtful of you to post about this. Personally, though, I think I'd rather spend another $20 for a Type Heaven.

And is this the actual manufacturer advertising these? If so, they should hire a professional photographer rather than taking their own snapshots, wouldn't you say?


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Title: Re: Plum (NIZ) keyboards with waterproof capacitive switches
Post by: ander on Sat, 01 April 2017, 00:07:18

And 30g? Wouldn't most people find that way too light? Cherry MX Reds, which most people consider a light switch, is 45g.

Title: Re: Plum (NIZ) keyboards with waterproof capacitive switches
Post by: cumwagondeluxe on Sun, 02 April 2017, 02:04:08

Quote from: ander on Sat, 01 April 2017, 00:02:10

Even with free shipping, these seem quite expensive, considering they're direct from China. Only a couple of years ago, you'd see products like these for half as much. Now they've learned to price things just low enough to draw Western customers's interest.

It's thoughtful of you to post about this. Personally, though, I think I'd rather spend another $20 for a Type Heaven.

And is this the actual manufacturer advertising these? If so, they should hire a professional photographer rather than taking their own snapshots, wouldn't you say?


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I can't speak for these but the 84 key is pretty attractive at $99 since you can mod the absolute tits out of it without feeling bad about it + it's the only 75% form factor Topre type board afaik. I'm probably going to buy one and toss some 55g domes in it + dental bands or something.

Title: Re: Plum (NIZ) keyboards with waterproof capacitive switches
Post by: ander on Fri, 07 April 2017, 03:26:17

Quote from: cumwagondeluxe on Sun, 02 April 2017, 02:04:08

I can't speak for these but the 84 key is pretty attractive at $99 since you can mod the absolute tits out of it without feeling bad about it + it's the only 75% form factor Topre type board afaik. I'm probably going to buy one and toss some 55g domes in it + dental bands or something.

Well, as my mom would've said, that's better than stealing hubcaps!

Title: Re: Plum (NIZ) keyboards with waterproof capacitive switches
Post by: dante on Fri, 07 April 2017, 08:58:15

What's really enticing to me are the side printed POM caps.  Even if the board sucks you've got a rare set of caps :)

Title: Re: Plum (NIZ) keyboards with waterproof capacitive switches
Post by: Nizkeyboard on Fri, 04 August 2017, 05:21:56

http://www.nizkeyboard.com/product/pre-ordernew-arrival-bluetooth-usb-ec-keyboard-758487108keys/
Plum NIZ NEW Arrival Bluetooth EC keyboard!

Title: Re: Plum (NIZ) keyboards with waterproof capacitive switches
Post by: xuanwumen on Fri, 04 August 2017, 08:18:57

As mentioning of the POM side keycap, here is another set from plum for 75 layout keyboard.