Keyport: Gadget for nerds who hate keychains

[muchadoaboutnothing]

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6 slots, even works with car keys that are chipped.

A little too rich for my blood, unfortunately.

I couldn't find any knockoffs, which surprised me. You'd think someone out of china would have closed this by now.

[dracaXL]

Great idea, stupid price. If they'd offered it at maybe, 29 dollars, rather than 79, they might actually sell some. Keychain is a hella lot more convenient and costs nothing.

[mr_a500]

 

[mr_a500]

Meh. The space pen is overrated. So you can write upside down. So what?

I had a Rotring Quattro - 3 colours + pencil in one slim case - made in Germany. (...and the pencil can write upside down! Check and mate. Now king me.)

[Ekaros]

I wonder how well that works with Abloy Exec, they are bit wider. Also, bad thing they aren't allowed to be cloned, so need copy of original...

Poor country I live in, using real locks which are too hard to be picked...

[Lpb45]

i can't stand extra **** on my key ring, and like the smallest ring i can get away with, 3-4 keys max, and it doesn't stay in my pocket any longer than absolutely necessary.

as for pens, i use gel pens exclusively.  used to be a big fan of zebra pens, but now use the uni-ball singo-207 almost exclusively.  cheap, reliable, and consistent.

something to keep in mind, most electronic keyfobs out there that don't use standard blanks (ie. bmw, vw, merc, and all derivative brands) require an OE blank, and can't typically be cut by a standard locksmith.  it took me 4 different locksmiths before I found one that could cut a replacement blank for my passat (which was purchased off of ebay).  dealerships refuse to do them anymore, and order them directly from the manufacture now.  the cost is WAY higher than $79USD.

the uni 207 is the only pen I will use at work for all the reasons you listed plus everything I sign needs to be in blue ink so they know its an original signed document and the uni 207 ink really pops.  I stole our entire stash and have them hidden in my desk so I wont run out because they are cheap about what pens and stuff they will buy here as they wont buy them anymore after I begged for the last batch lol.

[keyboardlover]

I love the look of this thing and hate keychains. I might buy one.

If I do I'll let y'all know how I make out.

[godofdeath]

you cant add keys if you move or not at least the ones you would get from the landlord

[muchadoaboutnothing]

you cant add keys if you move or not at least the ones you would get from the landlord

Actually, putting "DO NOT DUPLICATE" on a key doesn't make it illegal to copy. You can mail the key to the company and they'll do it (they ask you to get prior permission, but have no requirements), or most local locksmiths (not big chains) will do it too.

Most big box stores (Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) won't duplicate keys with do not duplicate on them.

The only ones they refuse to do without firm proof are high security keys, I think.

[.XL]

Actually, putting "DO NOT DUPLICATE" on a key doesn't make it illegal to copy. You can mail the key to the company and they'll do it (they ask you to get prior permission, but have no requirements), or most local locksmiths (not big chains) will do it too.

Most big box stores (Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) won't duplicate keys with do not duplicate on them.

The only ones they refuse to do without firm proof are high security keys, I think.

You send them pics of the key, so you can just photoshop that partout. I might be getting one...it's so convenient! I've got 5 keys (apt, apt buildig, mailbox, car, home) so with my cars RF chip it fits perfectly! I could grab 2 for my dad and he'd still need keyring...he's got like 20 keys on his.