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Offline dreadful

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Any update on the new Rosewill keyboards ?
« on: Tue, 23 August 2011, 14:34:51 »
A month or two I saw post on here that said Rosewill had new mechanical keyboards coming. In that post it said that the brown switch board would most likely be out in August. Since then I haven't seen anything about it. I was wondering if anyone has seen any updates.
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Offline noodles256

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« Reply #1 on: Tue, 23 August 2011, 14:48:30 »
you was a post?

the glories of evolution.
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Offline Pylon

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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 23 August 2011, 14:53:52 »
They were back in stock around a week ago. Since then they've sold out again.
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Offline Yaysian

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Offline dreadful

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« Reply #4 on: Tue, 23 August 2011, 17:20:47 »
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you was a post?

the glories of evolution.
Sometimes I think I might be a dyslexic typist if there is such a thing. Every now and then I catch myself typing small words backwards; guess I missed that one.
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Offline dreamingftw

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« Reply #5 on: Tue, 23 August 2011, 18:22:04 »
Quote from: dreadful;404110
Sometimes I think I might be a dyslexic typist if there is such a thing. Every now and then I catch myself typing small words backwards; guess I missed that one.

They need to make a mechanical keyboard with spell check built in :0
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Offline vuld

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« Reply #6 on: Wed, 24 August 2011, 15:45:25 »
just found this on the reddit.com/r/starcraft


http://www.legitreviews.com/news/11338/



unfortunately i just got one...hopefully not too much of a difference from these new ones...


already on the website too.

http://www.rosewill.com/products/1611/productDetail.htm
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Offline TexasFlood

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« Reply #7 on: Wed, 24 August 2011, 16:13:38 »
I'm hoping the major changes are the detachable cable, which is cool if not critical, and being also available in cherry black/brown/red.  Now THAT would be cool, might prompt me to buy more.  Hell just remove the might from there, ;-D, I'd just have to decide if I go for a brown or red, don't see getting both.  Have the blue already.
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Offline noodles256

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« Reply #8 on: Wed, 24 August 2011, 16:17:14 »
rosewill redssssssssssss
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Offline TexasFlood

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« Reply #9 on: Wed, 24 August 2011, 19:22:55 »
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rosewill redssssssssssss
Kinda rolls off the tongue, doesn't it?  Wish I'd typed on reds to know if I liked them better than browns.
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Offline sordna

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« Reply #10 on: Wed, 24 August 2011, 19:27:43 »
Oh, reds are so good, imagine a brown without that friction in the middle of the stroke.
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Offline vuld

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« Reply #11 on: Thu, 25 August 2011, 07:42:18 »
just got my blue yesterday. They do come with a detachable mini usb to ps/2 or usb adapter :)...
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Offline TexasFlood

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« Reply #12 on: Thu, 25 August 2011, 08:14:13 »
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Oh, reds are so good, imagine a brown without that friction in the middle of the stroke.
Hmm. Everybody seems to love reds, except Oqsy who seems to hate them, not clear why. Guess I have some time to read opinions since the RK-9000 w/ reds doesn't seem to be available yet and I'm too poor right now anyway even if it was.  I just bought a speakerphone, keyboards and a touchpad so my I/T budget is pretty much blown right now.
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Offline Gerk

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« Reply #13 on: Thu, 25 August 2011, 11:43:17 »
Quote from: noodles256;404510
rosewill redssssssssssss

Sounds like a baseball team.  I don't much care for reds either, or at least the couple of setups I've tried with them to date.  I'm a confirmed blue's fan.
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Offline False_Dmitry_II

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« Reply #14 on: Thu, 25 August 2011, 14:12:17 »
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They need to make a mechanical keyboard with spell check built in :0

Wouldn't help. He did spell a word correctly.
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Offline cirE

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« Reply #15 on: Thu, 25 August 2011, 23:14:08 »
With the addition of the detachable cable and availability with any switch type, I'd venture to say that this will be of the best and most affordable keyboards on the market. It's really too bad I hate the Rosewill logo so much that I'd never consider buying one. I'm pretty sure Newegg owns Rosewill, I'm not sure why they don't just put the Newegg logo on their merchandise.
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Offline sordna

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« Reply #16 on: Fri, 26 August 2011, 00:28:47 »
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An Egg logo on my keyboard? I'm still getting used to Duckys Fowling keyboards.
(Attachment Link) 25051[/ATTACH]

Didn't you know newegg's logo represents duck eggs? An egg and a ducky will make a wonderful matching set.

@cirE: You can just put a sticker of your choice to cover the Rosewill logo, if you really like this keyboard don't let the logo deter you from getting it! Other way to go is a semi-custom WASDkeyboard at $119, it doesn't have the nifty detachable cable, but the logo is much better, and it's been getting great reviews. No MX reds yet though.
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Offline fluxrez

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« Reply #17 on: Fri, 26 August 2011, 01:32:01 »
Just received my Rosewill rk-9000 from Amazon.  It shipped from newegg.  It has features the reviews didn't mention.  Namely it comes with two detachable cables, USB and PS/2.  It has slick laser printed keys.  Still Cherry MX Blue switches.  I have to say the red metal plate under the keys sure is a nice touch.
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Offline sordna

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« Reply #18 on: Fri, 26 August 2011, 01:42:57 »
Congratulations on a fine board, and welcome to GeekHack !
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Offline fluxrez

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« Reply #19 on: Fri, 26 August 2011, 01:50:36 »
I can't believe I used to use a razer lycosa. Pretty blue lights only are impressive for so long...

The RK-9000 says on the box "Laser Printed".  Is that the same as "Laser Etched"?

I can't really tell by looking at it.
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Offline DaemonRaccoon

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« Reply #20 on: Fri, 26 August 2011, 20:33:30 »
Laser printed generally means that the grooves left by the laser are filled in with paint after the etching is done.

I wish my RK-9000 had a detachable cable.
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Offline Oqsy

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« Reply #21 on: Fri, 26 August 2011, 21:30:34 »
Yeah, the pair of cables is a really nice change :D
Laser infilled?  Is that what this is?  It feels like decals... VERY thick and yucky feeling legends.  I plan on getting a WASD set, likely otaku, to get rid of the yucky legends.  I also have some thoughts on the rosewill logo, like maybe a mr clean magic eraser :P
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Offline sordna

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« Reply #22 on: Fri, 26 August 2011, 21:43:25 »
mini USB is great, I use the same cable switching it back and forth to my KBC Poker and my digital camera :-)
I had a Comfort Keyboard System with a detachable cable too, but that had the big squarish USB female plug, like the ones found on printers.
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Offline fluxrez

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« Reply #23 on: Sat, 27 August 2011, 15:01:16 »
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Yeah, the pair of cables is a really nice change :D
Laser infilled?  Is that what this is?  It feels like decals... VERY thick and yucky feeling legends.  I plan on getting a WASD set, likely otaku, to get rid of the yucky legends.  I also have some thoughts on the rosewill logo, like maybe a mr clean magic eraser :P

I believe they changed the key printing method on the new rosewills as well.  Mine isnice.
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Offline Oqsy

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« Reply #24 on: Sat, 27 August 2011, 16:33:30 »
I don't like to feel the legend so much. If it is a THICK infill then its not as bad as I thought. I was guessing decals, but I didn't even read the "laser" bit on the box. It is possible that they're laser cut decals and the box wouldn't be incorrect, though. :P
I'll wait for more info before dissing the thick legends any more. It IS a nice board for the price. Hell, its just a nice board.

The logo has gotta go!
Cursive/Script on a keyboard just looks wrong. No logo or something clean and simple would do wonders for the appearance!
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Offline fluxrez

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« Reply #25 on: Sun, 28 August 2011, 14:36:35 »
I totally agree about the logo. I am looking around for something to cover it with.
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Offline DaemonRaccoon

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« Reply #26 on: Sun, 28 August 2011, 14:49:01 »
Somebody post some pictures of the new version.
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Offline hashbaz

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« Reply #27 on: Sun, 28 August 2011, 17:08:34 »
I really like the Rosewill logo.  It's classy and not all "high-tech" looking.
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Offline DaemonRaccoon

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« Reply #28 on: Sun, 28 August 2011, 17:11:47 »
Quote from: hashbaz;406589
I really like the Rosewill logo.  It's classy and not all "high-tech" looking.
The ® detracts from the classiness of it, but I agree.
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« Reply #29 on: Sun, 28 August 2011, 17:12:48 »
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I really like the Rosewill logo.  It's classy and not all "high-tech" looking.
I think it's too big and too distracting.
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Offline DaemonRaccoon

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« Reply #30 on: Sun, 28 August 2011, 17:14:37 »
You're not supposed to look at the keyboard whilst typing.
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Offline Oqsy

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« Reply #31 on: Sun, 28 August 2011, 17:17:00 »
It looks like the sign for a gated community. "Welcome to Rosewill, where every home is the same.  Visitors, please check in at the gate to get your community uniform and name tag. Absolutely NO talking!  God Bless the USA!"
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Offline Oqsy

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« Reply #32 on: Sun, 28 August 2011, 17:30:51 »
Hey!  I have a friend named Rose, and she isn't easy!  I'm offended!  WAH WAH WAH!!

Ping!
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Offline Megaweapon

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« Reply #33 on: Sun, 28 August 2011, 18:43:53 »
The Rosewill logo makes me think of the logos on pianos or antique typewriters.  I think it looks fine -- especially with the Round 1 doubleshots.
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Offline teraflame

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« Reply #34 on: Sun, 28 August 2011, 18:49:44 »
I always thought rosewill was a cheap knockoff brand that was only popular on newegg because they were....cheap.
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Offline fluxrez

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« Reply #35 on: Sun, 28 August 2011, 22:50:35 »
Quote from: teraflame;406626
I always thought rosewill was a cheap knockoff brand that was only popular on newegg because they were....cheap.

 
Cheap?  In price, yes compared to other mechanicals.  THe quality seems pretty darn good (keep in mind this is my first mechanical).
Knockoff, definately, I think even the font for the "Lock num caps scroll" area is identical to Filcos.
But hey, are those necessarily bad things?
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Offline slueth

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« Reply #36 on: Sun, 28 August 2011, 23:00:36 »
Rosewill isn't a cheap knockoff brand, its newegg's brand that is why it is sold for cheaper. It is a house label of Newegg.com.
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Offline Oqsy

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« Reply #38 on: Sun, 28 August 2011, 23:35:16 »
Except for external appearance stuff and the detachable cables, it's identical to a Filco. The only differences I've found from my previous tenkeyless mj2 are:

1. Detachable mini USB to USB cable and mini usb to PS/2 cable. (point rosewill)
2. Logo(half a point Filco)
3. Painted plate (wash)
4. Raised legends on the key caps (thicker infill?) (wash, both are thin flimsy junk caps, but if it IS infill on the Rosewill, it will likely be a bit tougher than Filco's trash keycaps)
5. No rubber "condoms" on the fold-out feet. (point Filco)
*6. Numpad present.
*7. MX blues

*options that exist for Filco models, so are not really relevant.


So on those few small differences a Filco comes out a bit ahead IMO, but not enough of a difference to pay a premium. Very minor stuff. If you are considering a 104 key Filco with blues, save yourself the cash and get a Rosewill. (other Rosewill switch options in the works)  The Filco logo is not that much better than the Rosewill, and I hate the Rosewill logo. The saved money can go toward quality PBT or doubleshot ABS keycaps that should be standard on the Filco at its price point! ;)

Overall I'm pleased with the Rosewill, and find it identical to the Filco or better(detachable cables!!) in all of the places that matter for function/quality. I will post some pics after work tomorrow.
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« Reply #39 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 00:30:49 »
I'll probably be picking one of these up when they put out the brown version. Either that or I'll get a Das for $8 more.
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Offline teraflame

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« Reply #40 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 00:42:24 »
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I'll probably be picking one of these up when they put out the brown version. Either that or I'll get a Das for $8 more.

Or get a WASD for a little more.
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Offline noodles256

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« Reply #41 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 01:31:25 »
or a topre for a little more
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Offline Oqsy

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« Reply #42 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 02:00:00 »
Or get a porsche for a lot more...
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Offline noodles256

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« Reply #43 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 09:37:29 »
or a bugatti veyron for a little more
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« Reply #44 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 09:57:19 »
Or one of the retired space shuttles for a little less
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Offline noodles256

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« Reply #45 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 10:19:37 »
or a cheeseburger from mickey d's for a little less
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Offline False_Dmitry_II

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« Reply #46 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 22:33:38 »
Make that a royal with cheese.
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« Reply #47 on: Tue, 30 August 2011, 03:01:40 »
Le Big Mac?
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Offline Oqsy

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« Reply #48 on: Tue, 30 August 2011, 15:20:10 »
Rosewill pics coming, I swear!
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« Reply #49 on: Tue, 30 August 2011, 15:37:55 »
sweet ping
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