Author Topic: KBC 40% taking pre orders now. (Read 36596 times)

imsto · « **Reply #50 on:** Tue, 11 January 2011, 23:40:54 »

The DIP change things like caps to ctrl, and freeze the win key, etc.
The esc might be activated by Fn+q, then ~ would be the ESC key.
When press Fn+space, right ctrl,alt,shift,win will become the up down left and right.

taswyn · « **Reply #51 on:** Tue, 11 January 2011, 23:51:42 »

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Layout looks fine to me, coming from a typical Filco tenkeyless... I'm not certain how I feel about esc on the second layer, but I'd have to use it first to see for sure. If these get produced in enough quantity that I can grab a couple later, I'll probably pick up a blue and a black, and ghetto-mod the black to reds, just to try them out.

Esc on the second layer by default doesn't faze me. When I stop to think about it, I rarely use it anyway, even when coding. I actually use tilde *far* more, for all sorts of things. I would probably get a programmable 20-30 key pad to go with something like this which doesn't have arrow and nav keys exposed on the primary layer somewhere, so it's not really an issue to me where they're placed on the secondary layer. I'm *really* glad that they went with the Fn key approach instead of using numlock to expose the second layer, as I've had tenkeys/numberpads that slaved to the main keyboard's numlock setting before... or vice versa, which can be a real pain.

Is it perfect? probably not. Depending on what the dip switches do much may hopefully be solved for some who dislike it as is. But either way, to me it looks great for that price.

bakageta · « **Reply #52 on:** Wed, 12 January 2011, 00:11:11 »

Yeah, I'm fairly sure I use ` and ~ more than esc, but then, I don't know how annoying it'd be until I sat down and tried it. LOVE the Fn instead of numlock, for the exact same reason you mentioned. Looks like a great design at a great price, if they're actually making a profit on this, I think they'll do well.

imsto · « **Reply #53 on:** Wed, 12 January 2011, 00:11:28 »

there's not a keyboad that everyone like it.

theferenc · « **Reply #54 on:** Wed, 12 January 2011, 01:00:04 »

True. And if there's a DIP to swap caps and control, that solves one of my issues. But ESC belongs to the left of the 1, and `~ at the right end of that row, with backspace below it.

Yes, I'm a UNIX beard. This is one of the reasons I like the BS keyboards so much...when you bolt mod, you can also change the layout -- without soldering.

If these are plate mounted, that just isn't possible. If they are PCB mounted, it's maybe possible to rearrange keys, but difficult.

imsto · « **Reply #55 on:** Wed, 12 January 2011, 01:07:57 »

So, a programmable 40 is the perfect keyboad.

db_Iodine · « **Reply #56 on:** Wed, 12 January 2011, 02:17:17 »

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I will ship batch by batch except the one in Finland, I will send it directly.

Wait, you have someone in Finland buying one of these? Tell me his user name and I'll try to arrange shipping for us together.

imsto · « **Reply #57 on:** Wed, 12 January 2011, 03:08:09 »

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Wait, you have someone in Finland buying one of these? Tell me his user name and I'll try to arrange shipping for us together.

That's you...

db_Iodine · « **Reply #58 on:** Wed, 12 January 2011, 03:36:30 »

Quote from: imsto;277267

That's you...

Me, myself and I. I'm getting psychotic.. Thanks for reminding me.

WhiteRice · « **Reply #59 on:** Wed, 12 January 2011, 08:09:59 »

Do you have a US connect yet? If not, I would be willing to arrange things.

imsto · « **Reply #60 on:** Wed, 12 January 2011, 08:25:43 »

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do you have a us connect yet? If not, i would be willing to arrange things.

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itlnstln · « **Reply #61 on:** Wed, 12 January 2011, 08:27:20 »

I think he's asking about acting as a US distributor for the 40%. That way, we could all order ours, you send them to White Rice, and he would distribute them to the US buyers.

imsto · « **Reply #62 on:** Wed, 12 January 2011, 19:12:45 »

I see。。。。

keyboardlover · « **Reply #63 on:** Wed, 12 January 2011, 20:05:48 »

Hey, you are Chinese and support the Milan football club? Cool/interesting =)

imsto · « **Reply #64 on:** Wed, 12 January 2011, 23:42:23 »

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Hey, you are Chinese and support the Milan football club? Cool/interesting =)

yes, why not. lol

imsto · « **Reply #65 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 00:30:53 »

Anybody from Italy?

taswyn · « **Reply #66 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 05:20:58 »

Non mi venga da li, me ho vissuta in Italia per cinque anni, molte anni fa. Communque devo dire che Juve e il migliore campo di sempre =P

itlnstln · « **Reply #67 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 07:04:52 »

My parents lived in Italy before I was born, and my grandparents were born in Sicily. I feel like a bad Italian, though, since I don't speak the language. I understand it, and I can read it, but I don't speak it too well.

Laggy-gaga · « **Reply #68 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 07:10:37 »

I got one

db_Iodine · « **Reply #69 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 08:16:07 »

Change your nick to "Lucky-gaga".

Post a review when you get the board, please

itlnstln · « **Reply #70 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 08:22:41 »

Quote from: db_Iodine;277830

Change your nick to "Lucky-gaga".

Post a review when you get the board, please

This. I am really interested to see how the layout works. It would be nice if it were essentially a Cherry brown HHKB.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #71 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 08:33:15 »

Parlo poco Italiano =)
I'm Italian-American like itlnstln. Roots are Neapolitan.

itlnstln · « **Reply #72 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 08:39:35 »

Neapolitan, huh? Yum.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #73 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 08:42:31 »

Best food in the world. Been to Italy twice but not Naples yet. My grandparents aren't too happy about that.

PikachuDX · « **Reply #74 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 08:43:47 »

#8GE#%P&quthK+M27q_Pk,O0^29HOmxP1MA(D=+khd9p9_Yf-_

itlnstln · « **Reply #75 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 08:47:33 »

Yeah, I need to make a pilgrimage to Italy. I'll probably end up doing it in the next couple of years. My grandparents aren't too happy that my sister and I don't know Italian, either, but we weren't raised with it in the house. I still have family in Sicily, and my grandparents used to visit them occasionally, but I have never met them. It sucks, 'cause that could be a cheap place to crash.

imsto · « **Reply #76 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 09:25:53 »

I want to take a travel to Italy. Esp Milan.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #77 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 09:36:36 »

Nice. I have family (that I know of) in Rome and Naples. Haven't gone to see them yet though. My family in Rome doesn't speak English :\

Quote from: imsto

I want to take a travel to Italy. Esp Milan.

I've been there...it's a cool city but not my favorite place to visit in Italy. My favorites (that I've been to) are Tuscany, Florence and Venice in that order. I've heard that the Lake Como area of Milan is awesome though, but I haven't been there.

imsto · « **Reply #78 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 09:50:09 »

I just want to see AC Milan, and have not any other ideas about the other city....

sixty · « **Reply #79 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 10:08:54 »

I am also receiving a sample of this. Expect a detailed review before the end of the month. I will be taking it apart too, of course :wink:

itlnstln · « **Reply #80 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 10:09:08 »

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After seeing "Gomorrah" Italy and Naples seems less romantic.

Salo did the same for me.

imsto · « **Reply #81 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 11:17:16 »

db_Iodine · « **Reply #82 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 11:20:19 »

Quote from: sixty;277891

I am also receiving a sample of this. Expect a detailed review before the end of the month. I will be taking it apart too, of course :wink:

Really looking forward to your review.

Can anyone confirm that this keyboard will have another batch? I'd really like to try one myself.

gore · « **Reply #83 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 12:13:19 »

Quote from: itlnstln;277893

Salo did the same for me.

Was never expecting a Salo reference on this forum...

itlnstln · « **Reply #84 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 12:24:09 »

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Was never expecting a Salo reference on this forum...

Says the person named "gore." This was not the first, but there aren't many. There's a reason for that if you have never seen Salo.

The subtitle might give you a hint.

itlnstln · « **Reply #85 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 13:06:35 »

Quote from: ripster;278010

I don't think I'll be allowed to watch that. I got in trouble last night for watching "The Notorious Betty Page". My teenager always walks in at the wrong time.

Don't worry, you don't want to watch it. Your life will be a little better for it.

bakageta · « **Reply #86 on:** Thu, 13 January 2011, 13:09:38 »

Quote from: sixty;277891

I am also receiving a sample of this. Expect a detailed review before the end of the month. I will be taking it apart too, of course :wink:

Can't wait!

jaynoon · « **Reply #87 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 20:49:51 »

KBC Poker, you're my only hope. The noppoo ended up being a little more pooey than advertised on OS X.

These boards look amazing..

fssbzz · « **Reply #88 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 21:26:01 »

this board will work fine on MAC OS.
6kro

keyboardlover · « **Reply #89 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 21:52:42 »

Quote from: itlnstln;277992

Says the person named "gore." This was not the first, but there aren't many. There's a reason for that if you have never seen Salo.

Ironic that there's very little actual gore in the film. In all seriousness though, it's NOT a good movie. There are no redeeming qualities in it. IMO it's one of the worst films I've ever seen.

godofdeath · « **Reply #90 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 22:00:10 »

so where you can pre order with the discount i wouldnt mind a cheap hhkb

bakageta · « **Reply #91 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 23:04:00 »

Quote from: ripster;283687

If I was High Expectations Asian Father I would have named this keyboard the 110%.

*groan*

sixty · « **Reply #92 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 00:32:54 »

My sample for review was supposed to ship on the 22nd, not sure if its out yet or not. Last I heard from the KBC guys was that they were very busy in getting the first batch out.

From the looks of it, none of the local guys in Taiwan or China have received one yet either, so I'm guessing there might be some slight delays.

I'm looking forward to receiving it soon and hoping to still get a review out before February.

laden3 · « **Reply #93 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 02:24:57 »

the promised ship date is the 25th of Jan, unless it is shipped directly from Taiwan (ligo)

someone is supposed to get one by now, but, due to some unexpected circumstances (these always happen), the delivery is delayed, HAHAHAHA

fssbzz · « **Reply #94 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 02:39:44 »

the official release of poker will be at early of march, if i'm not mistaken.

laden3 · « **Reply #95 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 02:46:03 »

yea, but sixty gets 1 of the first batch too. "enjoy your feeling"... -_- it just sounds so... strange

fssbzz · « **Reply #96 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 02:48:54 »

the first batch haven't ship yet?
i thought 25th, the 2nd batch will be shipped.

manfaux · « **Reply #97 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 02:52:09 »

Updated the OP with some new pictures taken from the KBC forums.

laden3 · « **Reply #98 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 03:04:12 »

Quote from: fssbzz;283761

the first batch haven't ship yet?
i thought 25th, the 2nd batch will be shipped.

well... probably shipped from Taiwan to the distributors in China/Taiwan, but definitely not to the people who bought them...

@manfaux

在美国人 doesn't make sense

fssbzz · « **Reply #99 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 03:07:09 »

Quote from: laden3;283765

well... probably shipped from Taiwan to the distributors in China/Taiwan, but definitely not to the people who bought them...

on 19 Jan, 2nd batch, only 50 are out right? and is sold out within a few minutes.

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Author Topic: KBC 40% taking pre orders now. (Read 36596 times)