Nice review sixty =)
I have this board too, if you don't mind I would like to add a few observations of my own.
I pretty much agree with most everything you have said thusfar, perhaps some will find this additional info useful too.
-Case alignment is better on the Archiss when compared to the filco.The gap is slightly wider around the keys but it's even unlike many of my filco boards. This is especially noticable on the Esc key and the arrows.
-The keys are a wee bit thicker with bolder legends on the Archiss when compared to the Filco. The lettering also seems more durable and doesn't have a coating. The legends are more raised then the Filcos, but I can easily feel both when typing. I kinda like the slightly more raised letters.
-The keys are slightly heavier too, by about .0825g.
(hey rippy, anything special I need to know if I want to add stuff to the wiki?)
-The Archiss keys also make a slightly lower pitch sound compared to the Filco keys.
-The Archiss keys are actually a little bit translucent BUT are more black (a richer darker black) than the Filco keys. Interesting doncha think? =)
The Filco keys and board look more like a very dark brown when compared to the Archiss.
-The Achiss board on the whole is slightly quieter than the Filco.
- You can open the case with the removal of 3 screws and your fingernail or credit card. It's way, way, way easier to open and close than the Filco keyboards.
-The case height on the Filco is about .5mm to 1.5mm higher up on the keys compared to the Archiss. The keys on the Filco looks a tiny bit more "tucked" in.
- The soldering on the Archiss board looks solid and good.
-The Archiss board is very rigid much like the Filco keyboard, they flex about the same (very, very little) but the Archiss creaks a little bit less.
I would definately say it's a quality board, I would even say it's top notch.I could/should write more but I keep falling asleep,
oh and one more thing...
-Moogle...
I will eat your fingies!
XD
