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Off Topic / Re: Do americans have kettles?
« Last post by Timc on Fri, 07 August 2026, 12:39:43 »
Am American. I have one of these:

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Not that exact model, but that brand. It's basically a thermos / dispenser that keeps water hot all the time and available at the press of a button. It can hold water to different temperatures based on your needs (I keep it near boiling for coffee pour-overs and black tea.)

This seems like an overkill product, but the US's 120v power makes it much less quick to heat up water with a traditional kettle, so when I had a regular electric kettle I didn't drink much tea. This makes the process so much quicker, and is also useful for things like ramen, or anything else you just need a little bit of boiling water for.
That water boiler is such a smart solution and I completely get why your coworker introduced you to it. I live in the UK where 240v kettles are blazing fast so I never really thought about the struggle until I visited family in the States and watched water take forever on their stovetop. Having hot water always ready changes your whole routine, not just for tea but for those little moments like instant oatmeal or warming a baby bottle. It actually reminds me of how commercial coffee suppliers have to think about constant hot water availability too, and if you ever want to understand the broader picture of what goes into keeping drinks flowing reliably, have a look at the challenges the coffee industry is facing right now with supply chains and energy costs. Your housewarming gift idea is brilliant because people don't know they need it until they have it, and that's exactly the kind of practical gift that keeps giving every single day.
These aren't common in the US, btw. Moreso in Japan. I just happened to have a Japanese coworker for a time and got introduced to them.  Then I wound up buying them for allot of family members as housewarming gifts, and it's always the same story of "I thought this was a weird gift at first, but now would never not want to have one of these around."

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The group buy is now live with all vendors!
Direct links have been added for convenience :thumb:
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Off Topic / Re: dey'gon'git'Drumph'dis'tine'o'no?
« Last post by fohat.digs on Fri, 07 August 2026, 09:35:43 »
What is that new fur-bearing animal living on Drumpf's head?
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] KAT Anaglyph
« Last post by brunosan_. on Fri, 07 August 2026, 09:18:52 »
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Interest Checks / [IC] KAT Anaglyph
« Last post by brunosan_. on Fri, 07 August 2026, 09:18:16 »



Hey everyone!

This is KAT Anaglyph, a set inspired by the red and cyan image separation used in classic anaglyph 3D images

The set will be manufactured by Keyreative in KAT profile.

Vendors, pricing, and dates are still being worked out.




RENDERS


Phidias






Ekleipsis








KITS

BASE KIT





ACCENT KIT





DESKMAT (In the works)





Actual KAT Anaglyph samples





WHAT'S NEXT?

Create the first physical samples
Finish the initial kit designs
Finish the keyboard renders
Collect IC feedback
Make any necessary kitting adjustments
Confirm regional vendors
Finalize pricing
Finalize the group-buy dates
Prepare the final production samples


Updates and changes will be posted in this thread as the project moves forward.


INTEREST CHECK FORM

The form is the best place to leave feedback about the kits, pricing expectations, regional vendors, and anything you think should be changed.

FILL OUT THE KAT ANAGLYPH IC FORM



You can follow the project on:


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I know no one cares but I'll scream into the void for at least 60% support.  Will buy if so.
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC]KBS-Space Odyssey
« Last post by örange_stone on Fri, 07 August 2026, 08:36:56 »
AWWW! I have exactly the same ideas about retro-futurism as you! But you did a fantastic job, and I wish you GLWIC!

I wanted to share an idea in mind, since retro-futuristic furniture has a lot of chrome and glossy finishes, perhaps you could try to incorporate some related elements? Maybe use some of the glossy keycaps from KBS Heyball?
I have this idea, but as far as I know, KBS's high‑light keycaps can only be fully silk‑printed, and their sales volume is not good. I am worried about the moq.

It's up to you, man. If it suits your theme better, then give it a try. Interesting to have different surface finishes in my opinion. ;D
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Off Topic / Re: Gaming PC Parts discussion thread.
« Last post by tp4tissue on Fri, 07 August 2026, 07:30:48 »
Amd's new CPPC  core priority thingamabew.

If you have 36 cores, makes sense.

If you still only running 8-12 cores per ccd,  Just turbon' the whole damn thing will still give you best 1% lows.
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Interest Checks / Re: 【IC】EM-01 80% Mecha-Themed Keyboard (by Zero G)
« Last post by Beatento76 on Fri, 07 August 2026, 05:36:16 »
The mecha-inspired design really makes this keyboard stand out. I especially like how the case details and colorway work together without making the board look too over-the-top Ragdoll Playground.
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Didn't SP use to sell a katakana dsa set (grey red iirc)? How about alt alphas?
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