Author Topic: Mionix Zibal 60 / Z60 gaming keyboard with backlit keys (Read 144239 times)

IanM · « **on:** Wed, 06 April 2011, 12:02:18 »

Key Features:
• Black Cherry MX Mechanical key switches
• Backlit key illumination
• Three lighting modes On, Off and WASD
• Multi-level brightness control
• Six Key Rollover
• Connect-through port for audio
• Full speed USB 2.0 hub
full product page here: Zibal 60 & Z60 minisite

HaveANiceDay · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 06 April 2011, 12:11:13 »

I see no macro keys, good.
Lighting seems to be too clean looking, probably rendered.

Which switch indeed... Don't think they will go for blues, I'd even go as far and say no other gamer oriented keyboard will use blues besides the Black Widow(xarmor is the same, whatever).
I'm a psychic, what can I say

Of course this will be a perfect opportunity to invalidate all my speculations!

vun · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 06 April 2011, 12:34:14 »

Looks interesting, hopefully it'll be cheap because I'd be interested in playing around with it, but as with a lot of other gaming brand products it'll probably be overpriced.

Edit: Assuming it is mechanical. Not interested if it's rubber dome.

noodles256 · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 06 April 2011, 12:34:17 »

Quote from: HaveANiceDay;325669

I see no macro keys, good.
Lighting seems to be too clean looking, probably rendered.

Which switch indeed... Don't think they will go for blues, I'd even go as far and say no other gamer oriented keyboard will use blues besides the Black Widow(xarmor is the same, whatever).
I'm a psychic, what can I say

Of course this will be a perfect opportunity to invalidate all my speculations!

I hope it is at least a mechanical switch

IanM · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 06 April 2011, 12:44:31 »

I would've been more interested if it was a tenkeyless or space saver layout, but it could be a Lycosa rival (or clone) anyway and of no interest at all to geekhackers. If it is mechanical, I'd like to think they would at least choose a different switch than MX Blue just to be different than Razer.

Not sure how to rate Mionix, their mice don't seem to get any terrible user comments - the worst I remember is seeing someone not liking the shape. I did have a couple of Alioth pads for a brief while, both were very lumpy and unacceptable quality but the response from the distributor and Mionix themselves was good.

snowball · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 06 April 2011, 13:09:14 »

Interesting. Their mice are highly regarded, and newegg carries them.

snowball · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 08 April 2011, 08:45:32 »

I assume some other people got this in a PM?

This is all i can say right now....

- Black Cherry MX mechanical key switches
- Backlit key illumination
- Plug n Play

noodles256 · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 08 April 2011, 10:03:17 »

Quote from: snowball;326680

I assume some other people got this in a PM?

This is all i can say right now....

- Black Cherry MX mechanical key switches
- Backlit key illumination
- Plug n Play

Show Image

i didn't back that is cool

IanM · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 08 April 2011, 12:43:25 »

Quote from: snowball;326680

I assume some other people got this in a PM?

PM on geekhack? from a Mionix rep?

I get the email newsletters, which is where I found out about this to post the thread, but no other email updates as yet.

snowball · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 08 April 2011, 15:48:46 »

Quote from: IanM;326831

PM on geekhack? from a Mionix rep?

I get the email newsletters, which is where I found out about this to post the thread, but no other email updates as yet.

the PM came from this user.

http://geekhack.org/member.php?u=9336

noodles256 · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 08 April 2011, 16:04:49 »

it came from mionix!

IanM · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 08 April 2011, 16:52:55 »

Quote from: snowball;326941

the PM came from this user.

http://geekhack.org/member.php?u=9336

Quote from: noodles256;326952

it came from mionix!

Thanks for the confirmation. I guess you guys got the PM as you were more positive than I was about the announcement.

It's a more sensible choice of switch than Razer, although I realised earlier that Steelseries already have the MX Blacks, and Zowie took care of the Browns. So which gaming peripherals brand is going to step up and offer the Reds and the Clears?

I see Mionix signed up on the 29th of March, it's almost as if there was some kind of plan!

Hal · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 09 April 2011, 07:25:54 »

I am very pleased whit my Naos 5000, so if they maintain the same quality I will be very interested in this keyboard since Filco does not make an illuminated keyboard.

n12 · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 09 April 2011, 08:17:57 »

Looks really nice... Wonder if they are serious about mech boards and will offer different switch types or just blacks.

I've always liked their mice.

Mionix · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 09 April 2011, 11:55:02 »

confession time :embarassed:

We are new as a user to this forum and we were afraid of that people
won't take a user called Mionix serious posting info that no one has
access to...

You must understand that the geekhack forum and it's members are very
important to us and we wanted to show appreciation with giving you inside
info.

we leaked this info only to big hardware sites and that we felt that geekhack is also a important public.

Sorry if we broke any rules or annoyed anyone.

We want to work with Geekhack ive tried to contact iMav to discuss who we send review samples to and how to arrange competitions etc... Your help and feedback is really important to us

n12 · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 09 April 2011, 11:57:35 »

Welcome to the site. Nice to see that you guys are keeping an eye on the consumer's feedback.

reaper · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 09 April 2011, 12:00:37 »

Welcome to GH and you can send those review samples to me. =P

lol J/k wait for iMav.

noodles256 · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 09 April 2011, 12:44:24 »

I am PC gaming elite so I need review sample for my pro gaming excursions

IanM · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 09 April 2011, 12:55:44 »

Quote from: Mionix;327400

We are new as a user to this forum and we were afraid of that people won't take a user called Mionix serious posting info that no one has access to...

... or annoyed anyone...

It's all good when you're clearly identifying who you are and listening to feedback. It's only the shills who need to worry.

Quote from: Mionix;327400

Your help and feedback is really important to us

Deskthority is a recently created forum by geekhack members. You could sign up there as well as there is a slightly stronger European bias.

The Solutor · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 09 April 2011, 12:56:08 »

Quote from: Mionix;327400

Your help and feedback is really important to us

I hope in the ISO layout and in a different version with tactile switches, aimed not just to the hard core gamers, but also to the users who want just a well built backlit keyboard.

nmd · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 09 April 2011, 15:49:27 »

Do want.

<3 My Mionix Naos.

Mimic · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 09 April 2011, 16:34:22 »

we need blue switches! i hope for a great keyboard!

rustybarnacle · « **Reply #22 on:** Sat, 09 April 2011, 16:55:57 »

Brown switches. it's all about the BROWN switches. but i digress - ignore my feedback - i buy blank keyboards.

.XL · « **Reply #23 on:** Sat, 09 April 2011, 17:18:23 »

I was quite impressed with the quality of the Naos 3200, even if I had to return it because it was too small for my hands. If you can repeat that quality in a keyboard, with any switch, it will be a sure winner.

Blacks and Browns would be a good combo. If you make one with browns, and one with blacks, it allows two different force requirements as well as a tactile and linear switch. Good way to get your bases covered

If you could offer an MX Clear board, that should sell much better than either. They are hard to find and right now the only option to buy new MX Clears is through Deck, where the board costs $180 dollars.

The Solutor · « **Reply #24 on:** Sat, 09 April 2011, 18:45:42 »

Quote from: .XL;327595

If you could offer an MX Clear board, that should sell much better than either. They are hard to find and right now the only option to buy new MX Clears is through Deck, where the board costs $180 dollars.

+1

neverdayz · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 07:58:41 »

It looks interesting. I like black switches, both for gaming and writing. If the price is right and it doesn't have too many macro keys I might buy one.

Brodie337 · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 08:17:05 »

Very cool choice of backlight colour. Sure it won't match anything, but its damn cool.

canon.tk · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 09:19:46 »

The pictures look promising, love MX Black switches. Best gaming switches are Blacks > Reds > Browns.

Only downside to this board will be if it only comes in ISO.

I don't understand why people want MX Clear switches when there's more than enough hate for Black switches on this forum.

TheK1 · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 09:23:57 »

I´m actually writing with a Cherry G80-3000LQ with MX-Clears.
In my opinion the MX-Browns are better, i like it more.

You can buy and shipping from germany.

(also from amazon.de)
http://geizhals.at/deutschland/a295894.html

arc2 · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 09:40:16 »

Sounds interesting, MX Black switches with backlighting, ISO and with a decent Geekhack review I will definitely purchase.

Megaweapon · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 09:56:49 »

No light bleed around the keys in any of these pics.

Are they rendered/shopped or is this the first backlit keyboard to eliminate light bleed?

canon.tk · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 10:09:39 »

Quote from: snowball;326680

Show Image

Actually now that I look at it closer it does look like it's been rendered/edited.

Some letters are centered on the keys and others aren't.

strum4h · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 10:16:00 »

I like the color of the backlighting. I wonder what the cost on this is going to be.

vun · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 10:43:12 »

Quote from: strum4h;327884

I like the color of the backlighting. I wonder what the cost on this is going to be.

Same. Was thinking about getting a SS 6G to try out blacks but if this can compete I might just reconsider. Will probably be more expensive though because of the backlight, but I'll wait and see.

cerhem293 · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 11:06:22 »

I would buy this without hesitation if it uses the same matte rubber as the Naos 5000.

The Solutor · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 11:22:53 »

Quote from: canon.tk;327879

Some letters are centered on the keys and others aren't.

The letters are usually lasered with the keys in place, so its possible that a preproduction model has the letters not centered.

Look at the first U9BL photos, the letters placement was all but perfect.

Probably the image is retouched but likely they just adjusted the backlit HUE and/or glowing effect.

neverdayz · « **Reply #36 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 11:23:21 »

Quote from: cerhem293;327925

I would buy this without hesitation if it uses the same matte rubber as the Naos 5000.

I hope not, rubber sucks!

strum4h · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 11:25:04 »

Does anyone know what the cost on this is going to be?

BucklingSpring · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 22:30:03 »

Quote from: ripster;327973

Something tells me this keyboard will look better than the Razer Black Widow, Xarmor U9BL and Deck Legend COMBINED!

If you are right, I'll have to add it to my backlit collection.

.XL · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 22:34:54 »

Quote from: cerhem293;327925

I would buy this without hesitation if it uses the same matte rubber as the Naos 5000.

QFT. And then I'd but the Naos 5000 just to go with it. The shape may be a little short, but I'll just go buy a height adjustable chair to compensate (I think mine sits too low).

What?! I like matching!!

NOMiS · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 10 April 2011, 23:44:24 »

At least the legends aren't completely retarded looking, like on the Razer 'board.

BucklingSpring · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 13 April 2011, 12:40:24 »

Bump - One more day to go

noodles256 · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 13 April 2011, 12:41:35 »

I am really stoked for this board. It looks comfortable

BucklingSpring · « **Reply #43 on:** Wed, 13 April 2011, 12:44:53 »

Quote from: noodles256;330089

I am really stoked for this board. It looks comfortable

Have you actually seen the whole keyboard?

TheK1 · « **Reply #44 on:** Wed, 13 April 2011, 15:18:35 »

The picture is enough to envisage the design i think.

One thing is sure: That will be look better than a Logitech G15! ^^

Jago · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 13 April 2011, 15:57:59 »

If this keyboard is anywhere near as good as the Mionix Naos 5000 mouse I've used for a while now and if it's avaible in other switch variations other than black, I would definately consider it.

noodles256 · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 13 April 2011, 16:49:06 »

Quote from: BucklingSpring;330090

Have you actually seen the whole keyboard?

It looks based off the zowie celeritas and that keyboard is pretty comfortable.

MartZink · « **Reply #47 on:** Wed, 13 April 2011, 17:08:09 »

Ooh, looks interesting

I hope it will be good as I'm getting a mech soon, and this might be one to concider buying

Oh, hi everyone on this forum!
I like this forum, it has alot of good threads and the wiki is great, i've learned lots of things the days I've been here

noodles256 · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 13 April 2011, 17:29:58 »

Quote from: MartZink;330198

Ooh, looks interesting

I hope it will be good as I'm getting a mech soon, and this might be one to concider buying

Oh, hi everyone on this forum!
I like this forum, it has alot of good threads and the wiki is great, i've learned lots of things the days I've been here

Welcome! Post pictures if you get this board

Losttsol · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 13 April 2011, 20:12:13 »

Quote from: strum4h;327939

Does anyone know what the cost on this is going to be?

I would like to know as well. If Mionix offered brown switches then I'd sell my green Deck and buy it (as long as I wouldn't lose money). If it's only blacks then I'll just keep this.

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Author Topic: Mionix Zibal 60 / Z60 gaming keyboard with backlit keys (Read 144239 times)