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Offline manfaux

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that's actually a decent price! I mean it's Majestouch 2.

Offline 3one5

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Hrmmm, just ordered a Leupold and told the Wife it was for my birthday.  I need another excuse here...... Easter, that's it, EASTER!

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I can't decide if I really want to try reds... I could do with something other than my browns for gaming though. Someone convince me.

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Quote from: commandercup;307863
I can't decide if I really want to try reds... I could do with something other than my browns for gaming though. Someone convince me.


Black and Red is a good color scheme

Offline krazymunky

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Hrmmm, just ordered a Leupold and told the Wife it was for my birthday.  I need another excuse here...... Easter, that's it, EASTER!


buy it today. ItS MARDI GRAS

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Ordered this morning :)

Offline MahBoi

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As appealing as it is, it's a little silly how much more this costs than the other tenkeyless Filcos. I'm curious to see how much of an improvement, if any, this new PCB will have over the old Majestouch keyboards. Otherwise, it's like paying $30 more for a "limited edition" logo.

Of course, that didn't stop me from irrationally justifying the purchase in my mind :biggrin:. Super Saver shipping is free; also, you can get two-day shipping for free if you decide to sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime, which is what I did. You can cancel it before the trial period ends if you decide you don't want it.

Offline manfaux

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Quote from: MahBoi;307942
As appealing as it is, it's a little silly how much more this costs than the other tenkeyless Filcos. I'm curious to see how much of an improvement, if any, this new PCB will have over the old Majestouch keyboards. Otherwise, it's like paying $30 more for a "limited edition" logo.

Of course, that didn't stop me from irrationally justifying the purchase in my mind :biggrin:. Super Saver shipping is free; also, you can get two-day shipping for free if you decide to sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime, which is what I did. You can cancel it before the trial period ends if you decide you don't want it.


I suspect people are buying it for the Reds, not for the fancy PCBs.

Offline db_Iodine

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« Reply #10 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 16:05:34 »
Why would someone buy their keyboards just for the nicer PCB. Sounds a bit silly to me.
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Offline RiGS

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« Reply #11 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 16:09:12 »
It is only nice for those true geekhackers who are willing to solder, repair etc.
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Offline zaerst

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« Reply #12 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 16:15:07 »
Frak! I could order this and have it by tom... It's too hard to resist... Ordered!
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Offline Mazora

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« Reply #13 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 16:17:57 »
can't ship to Canada !!??!! NOOOOoooOOoooo :( :(
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« Reply #14 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 16:19:58 »
Quote from: Mazora;307958
can't ship to Canada !!??!! NOOOOoooOOoooo :( :(


I can ship it to you for a $50 surcharge, let me know what you think.

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« Reply #15 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 16:24:02 »
Quote from: manfaux;307945
I suspect people are buying it for the Reds, not for the fancy PCBs.


Yeah, I know. :tongue1: That's really the main reason that I got one myself. I'm just ranting at the hiked up price. At any rate, I'm dying to try it out for myself.

Offline bytemeavaj

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« Reply #16 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 16:24:47 »
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I can ship it to you for a $50 surcharge, let me know what you think.


Sounds like a ripoff :)
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« Reply #17 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 16:26:34 »
Quote from: MahBoi;307963
Yeah, I know. :tongue1: That's really the main reason that I got one myself. I'm just ranting at the hiked up price. At any rate, I'm dying to try it out for myself.


ya I think Diatec is doing that because they can, no one else has a board with reds readily available right now. I'm waiting for Elitekeyboards for them leopoldz with redz.

Offline bytemeavaj

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« Reply #18 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 16:30:42 »
btw, are these keycaps different than the Majestouch 1?
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« Reply #19 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 16:40:27 »
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Doubt it.

If they make a big deal about through hole soldering (I think this technology predates even DIP switches)  I'd assume they'd make a big deal about new keys.


To me the most attracting feature on the majestouch 2 is by far the matte finish logo, that thing is just orgasm inducing.

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« Reply #20 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 16:48:24 »
Quote from: ripster;307977
Doubt it.

If they make a big deal about through hole soldering (I think this technology predates even DIP switches)  I'd assume they'd make a big deal about new keys.


LOL

That makes sense. Thanks
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Offline Twitchy

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« Reply #21 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 17:20:03 »
Quote from: bytemeavaj;307974
btw, are these keycaps different than the Majestouch 1?

Don't seem that different to me. The keyboard sounded a little different to me but that could just as easily be because my Majestouch 1 was full sized not tenkeyless.
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Offline jomiyo

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« Reply #22 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 17:33:27 »
Just ordered the Leopold, but I'll probably get one of these eventually just to have a Filco if nothing else.

Offline PostalWorker

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« Reply #23 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 19:24:08 »
104 key reds are up as well, but stock hasn't been updated yet.  I've been refreshing it all day long in hopes to grab one:

http://www.amazon.com/Majestouch-2-NKR-104-ASCII-Switch/dp/B004OX4HWG/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1299616526&sr=1-9
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Offline KosherPieFiasco

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« Reply #24 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 19:58:04 »
Why won't Amazon ship this to Canada? This is an outrage!
Waiting for a Tenkeyless Leopold with MX Browns!

Offline canon.tk

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« Reply #25 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 20:41:41 »
Those pictures are showing the Filco badge in silver and claim NKR.  So the gold being NKR isn't always true?
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« Reply #26 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 20:43:13 »
I think they just put up the wrong photos...

Offline nigritude

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« Reply #27 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 22:11:26 »
Quote from: KosherPieFiasco;308146
Why won't Amazon ship this to Canada? This is an outrage!


+1

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« Reply #28 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 23:12:33 »
The first Canadian that pm me will be shipped a keyboard of their choice off Amazon by yours truly.

Only one caveat...I will open one, whoever is willing, and play with the keys to see if I like the reds.

Continue.
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Offline nigritude

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« Reply #29 on: Tue, 08 March 2011, 23:21:05 »
is that for free, or are you gonna be charging a surplus of 50 lolz

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« Reply #30 on: Wed, 09 March 2011, 10:03:04 »
Quote from: nigritude;308263
is that for free, or are you gonna be charging a surplus of 50 lolz


For free, but someone already PM'ed me.
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Offline neo

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« Reply #31 on: Wed, 09 March 2011, 10:53:24 »
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For free, but someone already PM'ed me.


Do tell us how do you like Filco with reds.

Offline rustybarnacle

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« Reply #32 on: Wed, 09 March 2011, 12:11:26 »
I'll throw in my hat as a volunteer to ship to canada as well.  No fee (you just pay all the actual costs).  PM away.

Offline JohnBlaze

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« Reply #33 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 04:40:23 »
My brand new Filco Majestouch-2 Tenkeyless w/ red switches is up for auction, starting at $165.00 USD (shipping not included).

As an FYI, the auction format is intended to keep things fair considering the board costs $270 USD (after shipping) from Keyboard Co, and therefore I'm sure several people may be interested. You can reach me via PM.

- John

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« Reply #34 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 04:44:19 »
BTW, never trust a stranger who says they're willing to do something for free; even .XL had his price, which was the opportunity to meddle with it before shipping it :-) Just my 2 cents!

Cheers.

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« Reply #35 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 05:35:21 »
Quote from: JohnBlaze;308986
My brand new Filco Majestouch-2 Tenkeyless w/ red switches is up for auction, starting at $165.00 USD (shipping not included).

As an FYI, the auction format is intended to keep things fair considering the board costs $270 USD (after shipping) from Keyboard Co, and therefore I'm sure several people may be interested. You can reach me via PM.

- John


As the title of this thread says, the same board is available new from amazom.com for $164 including shipping.

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« Reply #36 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 05:57:56 »
Quote from: JohnBlaze;308988
BTW, never trust a stranger who says they're willing to do something for free; even .XL had his price, which was the opportunity to meddle with it before shipping it :-) Just my 2 cents!

Cheers.

You know who I don't trust?  New users to a forum who are rude enough to attempt to do an auction style sale in the middle of a thread about a product coming out at a store.


We have many "strangers" here who have no qualms doing something free for a friend (whoops I meant 'stranger'!!).  From sending keycaps to being middlemen to sending sample switches around the world.



GTFO.

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« Reply #37 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 09:23:17 »
Quote from: JohnBlaze;308986
My brand new Filco Majestouch-2 Tenkeyless w/ red switches is up for auction, starting at $165.00 USD (shipping not included).

As an FYI, the auction format is intended to keep things fair considering the board costs $270 USD (after shipping) from Keyboard Co, and therefore I'm sure several people may be interested. You can reach me via PM.

- John


Hilarious lol...

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« Reply #38 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 09:49:57 »
Quote from: JohnBlaze;308986
My brand new Filco Majestouch-2 Tenkeyless w/ red switches is up for auction, starting at $165.00 USD (shipping not included).

As an FYI, the auction format is intended to keep things fair considering the board costs $270 USD (after shipping) from Keyboard Co, and therefore I'm sure several people may be interested. You can reach me via PM.

- John


lol

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« Reply #39 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 09:53:09 »
I'd also be willing to serve as a middleman for a Canadian geekhacker in need, with the same stipulations as .XL.  PM me if interested!
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« Reply #40 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 10:09:10 »
Quote from: jnsjr;309140
I'd also be willing to serve as a middleman for a Canadian geekhacker in need, with the same stipulations as .XL.  PM me if interested!


You're from DC as in Wash, DC? I live in PG County! GEEKHACK MEEEEETTTTUUUPPPPPPP

Canadians...if you don't have a need to receive the board in pristine, hasn't-been-touched-since-it-left-the-factory (too many hyphens...) condition, this is a good way to get a board for cheap(ish)! Even a Leopold, sent to a US address, would be a good idea.

The American that receives it writes that it's a birthday gift, writes you a little card, and if Customs opens it they'll be all like "aww isn't that cute Herp gave Derp his old keyboard!" AFAIK they can't charge you customs on a 'used' board.
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Offline Mazora

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« Reply #41 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 10:29:37 »
.XL: thanks alot for this service, I really do appreciate. And you can meddle with it as much as you like ! ^^
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« Reply #42 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 10:40:00 »
Quote from: JohnBlaze;308988
BTW, never trust a stranger who says they're willing to do something for free; even .XL had his price, which was the opportunity to meddle with it before shipping it :-) Just my 2 cents!

Cheers.


Wow, that is depressing to read on this board.  We have to trust each other to some degree, which gladly I do.

To offer a helping hand to my neighbors to the north I will offer the same service .XL has offered to someone (would prefer just doing it once).  You pay the total cost and allow me to open up the package and play around with the keyboard for awhile.  I will then pack it up, make a fake birthday card if need be, and ship it off to the great ice country to the North.

Send a PM if interested.
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« Reply #43 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 10:41:08 »
Quote from: Mazora;309159
.XL: thanks alot for this service, I really do appreciate. And you can meddle with it as much as you like ! ^^


Oh, it's not a problem at all! I hope you don't mind receiving my old keyboard for your birthday!

;)
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Offline Surly73

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« Reply #44 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 11:26:43 »
Quote from: .XL;309148

The American that receives it writes that it's a birthday gift, writes you a little card, and if Customs opens it they'll be all like "aww isn't that cute Herp gave Derp his old keyboard!" AFAIK they can't charge you customs on a 'used' board.


Not to take away from this generous offer, but it's not a guarantee.  "Gifts" can be cut off at $50, non-gifts cut off at $20.  If it's declared over $50 it can still incur fees.  It doesn't matter whether it's new or used etc...

So you could run the risk of under-delcaring which leaves you exposed in terms of insurance.  Of course the customs agent might not buy the declared value, or he might find the original packing slip enclosed :)

Thank you to all of those Americans volunteering to do bounce shipping.  There's lots of things (like Filcos from Amazon) that simply won't ship into Canada for any money.  You're doing a great service!  :thumb: :canada:

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« Reply #45 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 18:48:00 »
Quote from: SpatiallyAware;309007
You know who I don't trust?  New users to a forum who are rude enough to attempt to do an auction style sale in the middle of a thread about a product coming out at a store.


We have many "strangers" here who have no qualms doing something free for a friend (whoops I meant 'stranger'!!).  From sending keycaps to being middlemen to sending sample switches around the world.



GTFO.

You shouldn't trust me, but to be frank I'm surprised you'd actually base credibility on generosity, especially in this case where those who've responded thus far signed up an average of 2 months ago; I imagine you were never warned, as a child, to never accept candy from strangers, or never met someone who was swindled for their money. Or maybe you're too smart for that, or actually believe Geeks would never do such a thing (you do realize LAN centers have locks on their peripherals and hold ID's for collateral, right?) Anyway, I apologize as my comment was in fact rude, because though I'd meant to suggest one trust only those w/ good, well-established reputations within any online community, it was excessive considering most here are adults.

As far as the auction's concerned, that was in response to those who'd expressed interest in acquiring one, but either share my same concerns or simply couldn't find a "friend" to ship them one. That opportunity is obviously worth more to different people, so it's going up on E-Bay next week to ensure those people know that they've paid a fair price, and more importantly, that they're insured by E-Bay in case I am in fact a crook. If you find that funny I'm glad to have amused you ;-)

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« Reply #46 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 19:01:30 »
Quote from: .XL;309148
You're from DC as in Wash, DC? I live in PG County! GEEKHACK MEEEEETTTTUUUPPPPPPP

Canadians...if you don't have a need to receive the board in pristine, hasn't-been-touched-since-it-left-the-factory (too many hyphens...) condition, this is a good way to get a board for cheap(ish)! Even a Leopold, sent to a US address, would be a good idea.

The American that receives it writes that it's a birthday gift, writes you a little card, and if Customs opens it they'll be all like "aww isn't that cute Herp gave Derp his old keyboard!" AFAIK they can't charge you customs on a 'used' board.


wurd. the amount canadian custom charges on new boards is ridiculous. +1 for this idea

too bad im not in need of a board right now though

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« Reply #47 on: Thu, 10 March 2011, 21:27:16 »
Thanks for your post. Good review and excellent video. More of videos please.
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« Reply #48 on: Fri, 11 March 2011, 11:53:15 »
hmm,,, Ducky will announce Red switch too,
http://kbc.5d6d.com/thread-5254-1-1.html
Check link , 799 RMB  = 119 USD ,

FILCO 169 USD ,
Ducky 119 USD .

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« Reply #49 on: Fri, 11 March 2011, 12:21:37 »
They say that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.