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Feenix Autore
« on: Fri, 22 August 2014, 06:23:08 »
Just ordered a Feenix Autore last night, I fell in love with it at first sight. Everything I want, understated, simple, clean, cherry mx browns.. Anyone else have or use one? Thoughts on it?

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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 22 August 2014, 06:31:50 »
That isn't even a real keyboard...  tsss




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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 22 August 2014, 07:25:57 »
The price seems kind of insane for what you're getting. Especially since I heard that the caps are pad printed (and probably abs as well although I don't know )
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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 22 August 2014, 07:48:13 »
The price seems kind of insane for what you're getting. Especially since I heard that the caps are pad printed (and probably abs as well although I don't know )

Yup.. "silkscreened" urethane coated thin ABS. Same as the early Filco's that wore out really fast. Feels nice for a while, but then....

Sorry to bust your "new keyboard" high, but it's not the best quality board on the market. Essentially a rebranded Rosewill.

For an understated, simple and clean board I would probably rather get a Filco. Better quality and value. Less flashy and pretentious, IMHO.

I guess what I'm saying is "You should have asked here first".
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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 22 August 2014, 08:00:39 »
When they came out with their first flagship model mouse, I thought it was dodgy.

The mouse was incredibly expensive, and on their website they had all kinds claims about it (about its use in the pro gaming scene, and about the production process). A skeptical consumer could not help but question these things, not only because they sounded like marketing BS, but it was also evident that the sensor used was one that was not popular among enthusiasts, and there were ohther Chinese OEM mice that appeared to use the exact same shell.

At that point, I still gave them the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it looked like nonsense, but perhaps they had actually taken steps to increase the quality of their mouse over that of those other mice made in China. And I was even willing to believe it was their design that was used by others.... Looking at their new products however, it does really seem like they are mostly rebranding products, and selling it at a higher premium. Again, we see the same problem, that already existing (much cheaper) products seem to be practically identical.

I would be interested in someone taking apart this keyboard and a rosewill just to see what the actual physical differences are, and if the company improved anything to justify the price. If not, then all they are giving us nothing. At best, they are giving us an alternative look of an already existing product for a huge premium. That is actually fine. What I dislike are the smoke and mirrors to make their product seem like something it is not, knowing full well that without it no one would pay that price.

That said, the keyboard looks good OP. Don't let our skepticism of this company ruin it for you. It does look incredibly sleek.
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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 22 August 2014, 12:05:02 »
overpriced for what it is

but it is pretty

they're aggressively sponsoring people so we'll see what happens
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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 22 August 2014, 18:00:37 »
I haven't heard much talk of Feenix on other forums so I'm glad I saw this to inform myself =]

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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 22 August 2014, 18:32:43 »
Their warranty is good I think, no experience with it. But when you buy the keyboard you apparently get a personal service representative and their Skype.

If the keycaps wear quickly I would be disappointed, but I don't think anyone has had one long enough to know... I too really like its looks, just not a fullsize kinda person.

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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 22 August 2014, 20:06:27 »
overpriced for what it is

but it is pretty

they're aggressively sponsoring people so we'll see what happens

Pretty much what you said.  They're overpriced for what you get since it's a mediocre product with a nice finish.  They really aggressively market and sponsor themselves as a premium brand even though I haven't seen anything showing that they are.  I'd lump them in with MadCatz as a brand I personally wouldn't buy from since the price and quality aren't in line with one another.

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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #11 on: Sat, 23 August 2014, 03:44:22 »
N00b stuff.. don't worry bout it..

Your Next keyboard will be Glorious...  and also probably most likely way way more expensive.

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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #12 on: Sun, 24 August 2014, 14:13:48 »
Guys he's just sharing his happiness don't need to be a jerk about it.

I just took a look from the website, it's $163.  I guess a little bit expensive but not like out of the world expensive.  I'm assuming you're paying for the sleek look + orange backplate.

And you can't deny it is a very good looking keyboard, if he's happy about it then the money is worth it.

As for the keycap durability issue, if it wears out then you can replace it with those Vortex Thick PBT (similar to the Poker 2 PBT).

The dark grey should match this keyboard nicely.  :thumb:

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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #13 on: Sun, 24 August 2014, 14:34:22 »
At $164, there re far better options.
Most of the modding can be done on your own once you break through the psychological barriers.

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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #14 on: Sun, 24 August 2014, 15:39:00 »
Guys he's just sharing his happiness don't need to be a jerk about it.

I just took a look from the website, it's $163.  I guess a little bit expensive but not like out of the world expensive.  I'm assuming you're paying for the sleek look + orange backplate.

And you can't deny it is a very good looking keyboard, if he's happy about it then the money is worth it.

As for the keycap durability issue, if it wears out then you can replace it with those Vortex Thick PBT (similar to the Poker 2 PBT).

The dark grey should match this keyboard nicely.  :thumb:

I don't see the problem.  OP asked for thoughts on it, people gave thoughts on it.  It's nice looking but overpriced and may not have good durability.

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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #15 on: Sun, 24 August 2014, 15:58:40 »
Guys he's just sharing his happiness don't need to be a jerk about it.

I just took a look from the website, it's $163.  I guess a little bit expensive but not like out of the world expensive.  I'm assuming you're paying for the sleek look + orange backplate.

And you can't deny it is a very good looking keyboard, if he's happy about it then the money is worth it.

As for the keycap durability issue, if it wears out then you can replace it with those Vortex Thick PBT (similar to the Poker 2 PBT).

The dark grey should match this keyboard nicely.  :thumb:

I understand what you are saying. If someone is happy with his purchase you do not want to be negative. It comes off as mean and even a little elitist. But that was not my intention whatsoever (which I why I talked about the company and not the keyboard). I think it is good that we leave some of this feedback on topics about this keyboard. Just so people are aware of, or can easily find this information about both this keyboard and the company in general. I think what they are doing seems close to running a scam, but that is just me.

Bottom line is that it is a good keyboard and it looks cool. So OP should not regret his purchase. The bad thing is that people suspect (we do not know until someone opens one up) that it is just a rosewill with a large markup. Not the worst thing that could happen. 
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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #16 on: Sun, 24 August 2014, 16:02:46 »
the point of asking for feedback is to ask for the good and the bad

there will always be both
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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #17 on: Sun, 24 August 2014, 22:15:11 »
That is why I have  never asked for feedback, I know myself to be a truly impulsive buyer, and some of my purchases are just that, impulse buys w/o any thought concerning quality and price.

To OP, while I agree that it is somewhat pricey, don't let the negativity get you down, it's a nice looking board and if you like it and are happy with it, that's all that matters.
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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #18 on: Sun, 24 August 2014, 22:33:02 »
When I first saw it, I loved the color and font; just so clean. But after seeing some stuff posted about the company awhile back, and the fact that everything is so expensive for what you're getting, just moved on.
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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #19 on: Sun, 24 August 2014, 23:58:28 »
I abhor "silver"-painted plastic, but sometimes that is all that is available with the features you are looking for.
I have repainted my computer's front and most recently my new alarm clock.

Sorry to bust your "new keyboard" high, but it's not the best quality board on the market. Essentially a rebranded Rosewill.
If it is a Rosewill inside, will it accept bpiphany's replacement controller for the Rosewill maybe?
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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #20 on: Mon, 25 August 2014, 01:25:54 »
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Sorry to bust your "new keyboard" high, but it's not the best quality board on the market. Essentially a rebranded Rosewill.
If it is a Rosewill inside, will it accept bpiphany's replacement controller for the Rosewill maybe?

Well, it appears everyone who owns one and has done a review is too scared to take it apart in case they damage the coating, so I couldn't really say. Would be nice to see the PCB quality and soldering work to be able to give a more complete assessment of the board, too, but we have to speculate a bit on that. From the outside it's got the same case moldings as a rosewill except for the LED positioning, the same layouts, same features, etc. The repositioning of the LED's may just be aesthetic, but it may also mean it has a different controller. Until someone braves up and opens theirs, though, we just won't know.
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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #21 on: Mon, 25 August 2014, 02:44:04 »
...

Sorry to bust your "new keyboard" high, but it's not the best quality board on the market. Essentially a rebranded Rosewill.
If it is a Rosewill inside, will it accept bpiphany's replacement controller for the Rosewill maybe?

Well, it appears everyone who owns one and has done a review is too scared to take it apart in case they damage the coating, so I couldn't really say. Would be nice to see the PCB quality and soldering work to be able to give a more complete assessment of the board, too, but we have to speculate a bit on that. From the outside it's got the same case moldings as a rosewill except for the LED positioning, the same layouts, same features, etc. The repositioning of the LED's may just be aesthetic, but it may also mean it has a different controller. Until someone braves up and opens theirs, though, we just won't know.

If this is genuinely of poor quality I think we have not long to wait before someone needs to open for repairs.

If the negativity is undeserved it may be many years before we get a look at the insides.
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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #22 on: Mon, 25 August 2014, 02:49:37 »
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Sorry to bust your "new keyboard" high, but it's not the best quality board on the market. Essentially a rebranded Rosewill.
If it is a Rosewill inside, will it accept bpiphany's replacement controller for the Rosewill maybe?

Well, it appears everyone who owns one and has done a review is too scared to take it apart in case they damage the coating, so I couldn't really say. Would be nice to see the PCB quality and soldering work to be able to give a more complete assessment of the board, too, but we have to speculate a bit on that. From the outside it's got the same case moldings as a rosewill except for the LED positioning, the same layouts, same features, etc. The repositioning of the LED's may just be aesthetic, but it may also mean it has a different controller. Until someone braves up and opens theirs, though, we just won't know.

If this is genuinely of poor quality I think we have not long to wait before someone needs to open for repairs.

If the negativity is undeserved it may be many years before we get a look at the insides.

Quite true. Let's hope for the OP sake that it's the latter  :D
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Re: Feenix Autore
« Reply #23 on: Mon, 25 August 2014, 08:08:48 »
Should be here the end of the week. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate all your honesty. I will be sure to post reviews as I use it. Starting with first impressions and then sometime down the road, how she holds up. Ive heard good and bad things. More of the bad things have been from their previous generation products, however, like the first version of their mouse, with the re-relase being much better. We shall see.
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