Author Topic: Cherry g80-3000lscrc-2 (MX blue) in stock at Gemini! (Read 11215 times)

ruumis · « **on:** Sat, 29 May 2010, 15:16:19 »

I know there's always considerable demand for these here at geekhack, so let the ordering frenzy begin!! $66.25 with free UPS ground!

elbowglue · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 29 May 2010, 15:31:40 »

Nice find! no shipping or tax for me!

Does anyone know where the controller sits on this keyboard? Is it under the caps lock / numlock led? I am thinking about getting one of these and taking a hacksaw to it, but I think the controller location might make it tricky..

And I gave away my old g80-3000lscrc already

ruumis · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 29 May 2010, 16:05:46 »

Quote from: elbowglue;188040

Does anyone know where the controller sits on this keyboard? Is it under the caps lock / numlock led?

I believe I saw it there while doing the double-shot key swap. But I can't be 100% certain, so take what I say with a grain of salt.

Also, this board is a lot more pleasant to type on after doing the swap. No more unpleasant scratchy feeling from the laser etching. If I had another donor board waiting in the wings, I'd order a second one right now!

(X "_____") · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 29 May 2010, 16:11:57 »

Quote from: elbowglue;188040

Does anyone know where the controller sits on this keyboard? Is it under the caps lock / numlock led? I am thinking about getting one of these and taking a hacksaw to it, but I think the controller location might make it tricky..

If it's the same as mine, which I assume it is as they're both made recently, the controller is right under the lock LEDs and you'll need quite a lot of wires if you want to hack off the numpad. I think I ended up with 30-40 wires after cutting off the alphanumeric part of mine, though I think I probably could have cut the number down to the high twenties, and you'll need slightly fewer wires if you just remove the numberpad.

grilkip · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 29 May 2010, 16:43:27 »

What the fudge? The cheapest air shipping is $140. I'm in Europe

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Phaedrus2129 · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 29 May 2010, 16:51:40 »

Are these MX blues, browns, what?

grilkip · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 29 May 2010, 16:56:46 »

Blues

grilkip · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 29 May 2010, 16:59:06 »

I ordered one and selected ground, let's see how that goes.

ruumis · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 29 May 2010, 21:05:10 »

Quote from: Phaedrus2129;188059

Are these MX blues, browns, what?

it's right there in the title of the thread, mate.

Henry · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 29 May 2010, 21:06:22 »

Quote from: grilkip;188062

I ordered one and selected ground, let's see how that goes.

Unless you want the Chinese letterings for some reason, you should rather look for a g80-3000lsceu. I know that they are in short supply in Europe, but I'm pretty sure you'd be able to find a German online shop willing to order one for you. They're usually sold for under 60€.

Tr0j4nM4x1mus · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 30 May 2010, 00:19:19 »

looks like they have a few again also

firegun9 · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 30 May 2010, 03:10:41 »

Don't consider the Chinese layout, is this any different from Filco tenkeyless with blue switches?

ch_123 · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 30 May 2010, 03:46:04 »

They use PCB mounted switches instead of plate mounted ones. Some prefer one over the other for various reasons.

grilkip · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 30 May 2010, 04:12:18 »

Quote from: Henry;188101

Unless you want the Chinese letterings for some reason, you should rather look for a g80-3000lsceu. I know that they are in short supply in Europe, but I'm pretty sure you'd be able to find a German online shop willing to order one for you. They're usually sold for under 60€.

The lettering would bother me less than the iso layout would.

Henry · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 30 May 2010, 05:25:54 »

EU stands for QWERTY US (i.e. 104 keys ANSI layout) with € symbol on the 5 key.

Mental Hobbit · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 30 May 2010, 05:52:29 »

Quote from: grilkip;188056

What the fudge? The cheapest air shipping is $140. I'm in Europe .

Uhm?

grilkip · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 30 May 2010, 06:06:50 »

Quote from: Mental Hobbit;188166

Uhm?

Thanks, I was just looking at one of the mentioned sites.

audioave10 · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 02 June 2010, 00:59:50 »

I just checked this site and they are still in stock. I ordered one. Can't wait.
$66.25 total shipped...not bad.

Oqsy · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 02 June 2010, 21:24:19 »

what exactly is meant by USB-PS/2 combo? is it natively PS/2 with included adapter? I'm looking for a USB board for work, and this would really work nicely since I've been wanting a blue board anyway.

Tr0j4nM4x1mus · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 02 June 2010, 21:48:50 »

native usb - comes with usb to ps2 adapter

kishy · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 02 June 2010, 22:02:53 »

Specifically, comes with and works with a passive adapter, because the keyboard controller itself is compatible with either interface electronically.

Oqsy · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 02 June 2010, 22:09:28 »

thanks folks, exactly what I wanted to know

audioave10 · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 03 June 2010, 11:54:41 »

Mine is here already. Very well packaged in a huge box. Feels very nice but I have to go to work so I'll put up some pictures later.

Edit: It shows them still in stock.

eyesonly · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 03 June 2010, 14:11:20 »

Chinese lettering on the board or not?

audioave10 · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 03 June 2010, 21:27:51 »

Yes, but I don't mind. I'm sitting here (this morning) wondering why I don't yet have the E-mail confirmation that I'm to recieve from GeminiComputers.com and the doorbell rings...its UPS with the package already. Seems they have a warehouse in MS. which is close to me.
Pics are hard to take with that shiny surface...

I would describe the clicky as (high-pitched but not overly loud) and for me takes only a light touch.
I like very much. I can see where you can type with this and not bottom out. I sure can't do it yet.

Phaedrus2129 · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 03 June 2010, 21:44:54 »

Out of stock.

audioave10 · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 03 June 2010, 21:54:34 »

Wow, they don't last long.

ruumis · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 06:23:31 »

Quote from: Phaedrus2129;189409

Out of stock.

that's why I post about it whenever I see these in stock.... they never last. don't wait so long next time :bolt:

elbowglue · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 12:28:04 »

Dude the best part about this keyboard is the switch under the spacebar. It is dreamy.

If I could get a whole keyboard made of cherry greens I would be so pumped.

When this keyboard comes in stock guys, just buy it. Like buy 2 of them. It's a no brainer. Except for in my case in which my wife would decapitate me if I did that, then it would really be a no brainer.

Oqsy · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 19:49:46 »

damn missed the boat.

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Author Topic: Cherry g80-3000lscrc-2 (MX blue) in stock at Gemini! (Read 11215 times)