Author Topic: KBC Poker - hands on (Read 41455 times)

sixty · « **on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 07:33:25 »

I am still at work. Much more pics and a proper review later today or tomorrow.

PS: Taiwan to Germany within 18 hours or so again. Seems DHL wants to make up for their xmas failure.

FULL REVIEW BY ME NOW UP HERE
FULL REVIEW BY WEBWIT

itlnstln · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 07:43:44 »

I want, I want, I want... Can't wait for the review.

db_Iodine · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 07:56:11 »

Been looking forward to your review for quite some time now. I can't stop refreshing geekhack now

Any change you'll get a review done today?

ironman31 · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 07:58:30 »

hm, maybe be a possibility of me buying this sometime in the near future...

guilleguillaume · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 08:23:04 »

DO WANT!

Fantastic Keyboard, at least talking about size

gilgam · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 08:32:03 »

how did you buy it ? via a broker ?

sixty · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 08:49:27 »

Quote from: gilgam;293344

how did you buy it ? via a broker ?

To quote ripster:

Quote from: ripster

Just create a forum like DeskAuthority and **** up some free review keyboards.

No seriously, I was offered a sample by KBC and asked if I would like to review it, so now here it is. First impressions are very good. The thing is so small and light. I think it would literally fit into my pocket.

I was happy to see they used a full set of "default" keycaps, meaning no fancy offcenter stems or different sizes. The board is therefore fully compatible with all custom (Ducky/Filco/KBC/SP) keycap sets on the market right now.

With custom keycaps:

db_Iodine · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 08:57:17 »

That thing is so sexy. If these become widely available, I think I'm going to have to pick one up.

sixty · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 09:01:43 »

I'll go back and do some real work, then start writing first impressions and stuff. Might publish a review later tonight still!

In the meantime, here is some nudity:

Also gives you a first idea on how the case construction works. Basically there is no top of the case, bezel free design. The PCB is screwed directly to the bottom, which thanks to the size makes for a surprisingly solid construction.

chimera15 · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 09:09:35 »

The problem I have and have had with this board is that it's pcb mounted switches, there are no fn keys, or arrows. Does it have layers at all? How do you use function keys? Is there a numpad?

Is the pcb mounted switch noticeable on the sound or feel? Is the board rigged for alps switches as well?

sixty · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 09:13:12 »

Arrow key design is very smart, function keys are there too. I'll mention all of that in detail in the full review.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 09:28:07 »

Where is the girl?

kidchunks · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 09:29:15 »

Quote from: sixty;293346

With custom keycaps:
Show Image

Damn, you read my mind. Be sure to take some shots with some sexy blanks!

DanGWanG · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 09:39:31 »

This keyboard looks amazing...but no real arrow keys make me sad.

RiGS · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 09:40:47 »

Quote from: keyboardlover;293357

Where is the girl?

Left at the customs for further inspection by the officers.

sixty · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 11:31:02 »

3, 2, 1! tongues at the ready!

I took it to my special place, where the good photos are made for some more teasing.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 12:17:24 »

I hear she got held up in customs. I definitely had nothing to do with it.

runeazn · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:30:35 »

whats kbc e-mail might e-mail them for review sample

db_Iodine · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:41:45 »

Princess, please.. Are you going to use your "cute face" look over webcam to convince them, or what?

runeazn · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:42:36 »

.............
ever gonna stop with that?

runeazn · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:44:32 »

yeh i did but i didnt know they speaked dutch.

db_Iodine · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:45:13 »

Quote from: runeazn;293529

.............
ever gonna stop with that?

The internet never forgets. But seriously, I responded with a bad joke to a bad joke.

runeazn · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:46:10 »

lol whers panda?
but srsly somebody have their e-mail?

db_Iodine · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:46:48 »

Too busy fondling his Realforce of DOOM.

runeazn · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:47:47 »

lol ok

out of boredom i made a forum..
since i neglected my old forum it got closed, and i was bored today i made another one

sixty · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:48:22 »

Google docs dying on me midway through the review.

"Trying to reach google.com....."

Autosave better worked when it goes back up.

runeazn · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:48:52 »

lol
sixty do you know their e-mail..

a

laden3 · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:49:45 »

There are a few ways to get in touch with these guys.

1. Join the KBC forum or QQ KBC discussion group (most of them are here) or YY discussion group.
2. Collect keyboards, make a website with your collections.
3. Become a distributor in EU/ America. (they are looking for enthusiasts, not merchants.)

That's all I can think of for now...

runeazn · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:52:56 »

i might become a distrubutor communication won't be hard

and a webstore would be run by me

so step 3 would be able to be done.
and can somebody gimme the e-mail plox?

and i maybe become a distributor

very unlikely but still possible.

sixty · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:53:28 »

I talk to them using smoke signals.

runeazn · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 14:53:58 »

lol wut XD?

sixty · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 15:02:28 »

I thought runeazn was like 14 or something anyway. How are you gonna run a business in the EU?

Anyway, google docs working again. Gonna finish up that review.

runeazn · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 15:10:46 »

nice

Its not impossible to run.
but i sure do know there is not much interest in EU..

runeazn · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 15:13:08 »

rofl

manfaux · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 15:45:05 »

nice shots ! looks like we have a real HHKB killer around this time.

runeazn · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 15:52:19 »

i hope i can het my hands on one.

sixty · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 16:36:52 »

Review up here. Next it will be webwit's turn. He might not be so gentle?!

celery · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 16:48:32 »

Quote from: runeazn;293550

i might become a distrubutor communication won't be hard
and a webstore would be run by me

so step 3 would be able to be done.
and can somebody gimme the e-mail plox?

and i maybe become a distributor
very unlikely but still possible.

If you're going to go around begging for "review samples," at least have the courtesy to do it in the right forum.

runeazn · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 17:22:18 »

Quote from: celery;293615

If you're going to go around begging for "review samples," at least have the courtesy to do it in the right forum.

huh?
i aint begging here for review samples...
i was begging for email adresses..

bakageta · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 17:31:11 »

Wow, the review looks great, I think I definitely need one of these.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 19:14:37 »

The real hhkb killer is the $130 topre he001100 I got from Taobao

pang0011 · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 19:35:30 »

This is not a HHKB killer, that goal is still a long way off. KBC poker is just a RMB500-600 keyboard.

Very nice review, particularly the photos! but what can't be seen in the review is the endurance of KBC. I always thought development of 40%/60% is not a profit-making business (pls correct me if I am wrong), because such kind of keyboards is not for majority. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to salute to KBC internationally, for their repeated attempts to keep improving their keyboards.

laden3 · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 19:41:28 »

I would say that the founding members of KBC are in the process of finding their ideal keyboard. When you are not easily satisfied and can't find one, you make your own keyboard.

kill will · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 20:10:24 »

i wonder why its called poker. as a poker fanatic i wish it had some sort of spade or something. why call it poker ?

Minskleip · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 20:15:35 »

It does not reveal its true face; fn power!

Minskleip · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 20:29:40 »

A lot of Norwegians are named Hansen. I fail to see the relevance.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #46 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 20:39:47 »

Short for "poke her" referring to the Asian chick it comes with.

Minskleip · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 20:52:50 »

Quote from: keyboardlover;293755

Short for "poke her" referring to the Asian chick it comes with.

Ah, poking is not appropriate though.

Minskleip · « **Reply #48 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 20:59:00 »

Yeah where did the chick go? I think we have to wait for webwit's review; isn't "hands on" legal in Holland?

Minskleip · « **Reply #49 on:** Fri, 11 February 2011, 21:27:41 »

I've heard it's practically free on the island as well, but I don't think chicks like to discuss keyboards.

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Author Topic: KBC Poker - hands on (Read 41455 times)