Author Topic: Metal Ducky Mini??? (Read 3666 times)

lotus1109 · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 00:51:03 »

It is a whole new design for ducky but too bad it can't attract me tbh

Novus · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 00:52:33 »

NOM NOM NOM

Zeal · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 01:13:27 »

There's already a discussion in the Ducky mini thread.

The case does look like metal, but I have a feeling it's brushed plastic, due to the 3 layer design.

rowdy · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 01:18:23 »

Nice, classy design

hehenri · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 03:56:32 »

Look pretty steady case, but that design is not for me..

feizor · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 04:12:36 »

Looks like the case increases the footprint to 75%

Elrick · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 04:14:07 »

I love the Grey coloured case it gives it a superior style to most 60%ters out there. Although the best would be always a Korean at over $400USD but very few people would jump on those.

If the price is right on their latest design I think they would shift vast quanities quite easily. Keeping alive the love of the Cherry-MX for some years to come

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Novus · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 04:16:57 »

I'd love if they had ducky TKL version.
hehehehehehehe

Oobly · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 04:19:32 »

The size of the bezel is a big turn off for me. It negates what I feel is the whole point of going 60%, the size. Fancy-looking, but not my style. I think it would suit a TKL or full size board more.

qwack · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 07:58:25 »

Quote from: Zeal on Sat, 17 May 2014, 01:13:27

The case does look like metal, but I have a feeling it's brushed plastic, due to the 3 layer design.

Same here. It may look like metal from afar, but when you look closer it's much more likely to be plastic. Now there are great quality plastics out there, but when they try to pass it off as metal, I find the results underwhelming most of the time.

C5Allroad · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 12:05:17 »

Quote from: Zeal on Sat, 17 May 2014, 01:13:27

There's already a discussion in the Ducky mini thread.

The case does look like metal, but I have a feeling it's brushed plastic, due to the 3 layer design.

It could be layers of aluminum...?

Zeal · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 12:07:03 »

Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Sat, 17 May 2014, 12:05:17

Quote from: Zeal on Sat, 17 May 2014, 01:13:27
There's already a discussion in the Ducky mini thread.

The case does look like metal, but I have a feeling it's brushed plastic, due to the 3 layer design.
It could be layers of aluminum...?

When's the last time someone made a layered aluminum 60%?

I also don't think Ducky would spend the money on anodizing two different shades of gray.

kohi · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 13:31:05 »

is the middle layer just plastic? o:

Zeal · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 13:32:39 »

Quote from: hojunski on Sat, 17 May 2014, 13:31:05

is the middle layer just plastic? o:

I'm thinking that all 3 layers are plastic. :s Top and bottom being brushed-plastic to look like brushed aluminum.

I just don't see Ducky sandwiching 2 layers of brushed aluminum on plastic. It would require rigorous QC checks to make sure everything is aligned, and there's no excess gaps.

dustinhxc · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 13:36:23 »

This was already posted a while ago in the Ducky Mini thread..

Already stated that this should be a 60% board with nothing around the damn pcb, this looks GOD AWFUL...

Puddsy · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 13:55:59 »

Quote from: dustinhxc on Sat, 17 May 2014, 13:36:23

This was already posted a while ago in the Ducky Mini thread..

Already stated that this should be a 60% board with nothing around the damn pcb, this looks GOD AWFUL...

it really is ugly, isn't it

then again, maybe im not one to talk

*looks at QFR*

Zeal · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 14:03:33 »

I don't mind the look, personally. It's interesting seeing different stock designs that aren't a tray-style rectangle for 60% boards. Ducky's probably marketing this case as a stylish 60% for users that aren't into $$$ CNC'd aluminum case.

The decline at the bottom is there to rest your thumbs if you have your keyboard close to the edge of your desk. Somewhat works as a wrist rest in a way -- making sure that your actual wrists aren't planted on the table.

Signature · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 14:42:30 »

Dat metal case needs a new design...

rowdy · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 17:53:02 »

Remember that Ducky did make a keyboard recently with an aluminium case top and plastic case bottom.

This might be just one step further.

tbc · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 18:42:48 »

Quote from: Zeal on Sat, 17 May 2014, 14:03:33

The decline at the bottom is there to rest your thumbs if you have your keyboard close to the edge of your desk. Somewhat works as a wrist rest in a way -- making sure that your actual wrists aren't planted on the table.

it's the same style as the realforce. which is arguably the BEST plastic case (at least in the front). i LOVE that aspect of my topre board; it's really great to see that someone willing to use it at least once.

Zeal · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 18:45:28 »

Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 17 May 2014, 17:53:02

Remember that Ducky did make a keyboard recently with an aluminium case top and plastic case bottom.

This might be just one step further.

But screwing in an aluminum case top into a plastic bottom is a lot easier than making sure 2 aluminum layers & 1 plastic sheet is sandwiched properly.

rowdy · « **Reply #22 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 21:20:34 »

Also why do none of these newer keyboards appear on their web site?

I'm guessing these pictures came from facebook?

Zeal · « **Reply #23 on:** Sat, 17 May 2014, 22:56:02 »

Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 17 May 2014, 21:20:34

Also why do none of these newer keyboards appear on their web site?

I'm guessing these pictures came from facebook?

Correct, sir.

The minis aren't officially released yet, and will be "revealed" at Computex 2014.

C5Allroad · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 18 May 2014, 00:27:24 »

Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 17 May 2014, 21:20:34

Also why do none of these newer keyboards appear on their web site?

I'm guessing these pictures came from facebook?

Yep, facebook.....

When the gold version was coming out, was it on Facebook and their site simultaneously? Or facebook and then site?

Zeal · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 18 May 2014, 00:28:13 »

Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Sun, 18 May 2014, 00:27:24

Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 17 May 2014, 21:20:34
Also why do none of these newer keyboards appear on their web site?

I'm guessing these pictures came from facebook?
Yep, facebook.....

When the gold version was coming out, was it on Facebook and their site simultaneously? Or facebook and then site?

I'm pretty sure everything gets "previewed" on social media first.

C5Allroad · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 18 May 2014, 00:31:59 »

Quote from: Zeal on Sun, 18 May 2014, 00:28:13

Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Sun, 18 May 2014, 00:27:24
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 17 May 2014, 21:20:34
Also why do none of these newer keyboards appear on their web site?

I'm guessing these pictures came from facebook?
Yep, facebook.....

When the gold version was coming out, was it on Facebook and their site simultaneously? Or facebook and then site?

I'm pretty sure everything gets "previewed" on social media first.

I would assume so. Now, if this ducky is hitting the market, we need to get the standard version before this metal one.

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Author Topic: Metal Ducky Mini??? (Read 3666 times)