Author Topic: RACE Keyboard - OFFICIAL PRE-ORDER / PRE-PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS!! (Read 254162 times)

elton5354 · « **Reply #100 on:** Wed, 14 December 2011, 23:48:57 »

Quote from: iMav;471078

The keyboards all come with the black keycaps. If you want me to remove your keycaps and keep them before sending the 'board off to you, I suppose I could do that.

Oh, I thought you had to pay separate for each. So for the $115, the key caps are included....

Skoobs · « **Reply #101 on:** Thu, 15 December 2011, 07:03:03 »

Quote from: elton5354;471108

Oh, I thought you had to pay separate for each. So for the $115, the key caps are included....

i dont believe that is the case. he has to buy them separately, so you have to pay for them separately. hes just saying that he could switch them for you if you dont even want the black keycaps at all.

dorkvader · « **Reply #102 on:** Thu, 15 December 2011, 09:31:45 »

Quote from: Skoobs;471242

i dont believe that is the case. he has to buy them separately, so you have to pay for them separately. hes just saying that he could switch them for you if you dont even want the black keycaps at all.

I don't think so: I am pretty sure that the $115 or whatever covers a board with keycaps. one good reason: he had those prices up before adding the extra options for other keycaps. just because he can order them separately, doesn't mean that he HAS to.

iMav · « **Reply #103 on:** Thu, 15 December 2011, 09:37:36 »

Ok. If you buy a RACE keyboard, it WILL COME WITH BLACK KEYCAPS!!!

The add on keycap sets are white only. So, if you want a RACE with white keycaps, you will have to buy the keyboard (WITH BLACK KEYS) and the separate white keycap set.

Understood?

reaper · « **Reply #104 on:** Thu, 15 December 2011, 11:29:19 »

You'll have to excuse all these new members iMav. =P Personally, I find iMav's group buy to be the easiest one to understand and follow.. unlike 7bit's R4. >.<

HWI · « **Reply #105 on:** Thu, 15 December 2011, 14:35:35 »

Quote from: reaper;471440

Personally, I find iMav's group buy to be the easiest one to understand and follow.. unlike 7bit's R4. >.<

True that. I had to read through the R4 wiki twice just to get a grasp of what the hell was going on. lol

G.C.W. · « **Reply #106 on:** Thu, 15 December 2011, 17:21:06 »

Are the white keycaps PBT or ABS? I still dont get it!

reaper · « **Reply #107 on:** Thu, 15 December 2011, 20:26:52 »

^ If it's anything like the Poker group buy then it should be PBT.

NguyenAdam · « **Reply #108 on:** Thu, 15 December 2011, 23:24:09 »

No 104 key love.

dorkvader · « **Reply #109 on:** Thu, 15 December 2011, 23:52:19 »

Quote from: reaper;471753

^ If it's anything like the Poker group buy then it should be PBT.

Can they do PBT in clear (for the light to shine through) ?

If so: forget everything else, I'm preordering a Race.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #110 on:** Fri, 16 December 2011, 07:38:18 »

Quote from: iMav;467135

I added the ability to order 104-key PBT sets to this order. Don't get confused...these are NOT for the RACE keyboard.

iMav, so what was this about? can we also preorder PBT 104 sets for other keyboards NOT for the RACE? this comment is a little confusing because you're offering it here in this post, but the OP only offers white sets specific to RACE only.

and since all of them come with default black keys with optional white keys, does that imply that the casing/body will also be black?

wompwomp · « **Reply #111 on:** Fri, 16 December 2011, 12:09:55 »

how much for some Black Engraved 104 PBT keycaps?

Skoobs · « **Reply #112 on:** Fri, 16 December 2011, 14:51:52 »

i want 104 key pbt set too

thadcombs · « **Reply #113 on:** Fri, 16 December 2011, 17:26:08 »

I'm curious if you have any way to estimate what the shipping would be to Vancouver BC, Canada. I'm interested, but if the shipping is upwards of 30-40 dollars (which it is from most websites) then that puts me in the Filco price range.

HWI · « **Reply #114 on:** Fri, 16 December 2011, 18:10:40 »

Quote from: thadcombs;472445

I'm curious if you have any way to estimate what the shipping would be to Vancouver BC, Canada. I'm interested, but if the shipping is upwards of 30-40 dollars (which it is from most websites) then that puts me in the Filco price range.

Filco doesn't make a backlit tenkeyless...I don't understand.

thadcombs · « **Reply #115 on:** Fri, 16 December 2011, 18:22:13 »

No, I'm just not interested in backlit.

thadcombs · « **Reply #116 on:** Fri, 16 December 2011, 19:27:33 »

Quote from: thadcombs;470725

Is it possible to turn the led's off? That green is a huge turnoff for me.

Quote from: Kokin;470957

Yes, there are different light settings from fully off to fully on.

Hmm is right!

I'm hoping Kokin is not wrong.

iMav · « **Reply #117 on:** Fri, 16 December 2011, 19:30:53 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon;472005

iMav, so what was this about? can we also preorder PBT 104 sets for other keyboards NOT for the RACE? this comment is a little confusing because you're offering it here in this post, but the OP only offers white sets specific to RACE only.

and since all of them come with default black keys with optional white keys, does that imply that the casing/body will also be black?

My bad. I was going to offer these again but decided to keep this one RACE-specific.

The bottom will be black regardless.

G.C.W. · « **Reply #118 on:** Fri, 16 December 2011, 20:19:52 »

And it will definetally be PBT?

HWI · « **Reply #119 on:** Sat, 17 December 2011, 01:40:11 »

Quote from: thadcombs;472488

No, I'm just not interested in backlit.

If you aren't interested in backlighting then why buy this board?

thadcombs · « **Reply #120 on:** Sat, 17 December 2011, 01:53:18 »

Shape, layout, price, NKRO.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #121 on:** Sat, 17 December 2011, 03:12:15 »

Quote from: t!ng;472551

And it will definetally be PBT?

iMav offered additional PBT 104 keys at first, but then decided to only do keys specific to the RACE, so based on that i think both stock black and optional keys are PBT. but this is based on hat he already said, just wait until he chimes in again to confirm key material

Skoobs · « **Reply #122 on:** Sat, 17 December 2011, 04:51:28 »

maybe we should start a separate buy for the 104 PBT keys? then we could set a quantity, and send the order when it gets to that many. im not in a hurry, so price is a bonus, but i know i will want them in the future.

HWI · « **Reply #123 on:** Sat, 17 December 2011, 05:18:56 »

Quote from: thadcombs;472648

Shape, layout, price, NKRO.

Choc Mini?

thadcombs · « **Reply #124 on:** Sat, 17 December 2011, 13:19:03 »

Quote from: HWI;472688

Choc Mini?

Thanks, but I've seen them and don't like the look. I don't really like the pink and blue on the keycaps.

AKIMbO · « **Reply #125 on:** Sat, 17 December 2011, 14:28:55 »

Must resist sending imav money....must resist...

iMav · « **Reply #126 on:** Sat, 17 December 2011, 20:13:46 »

Drop me a PM if you are interested in a 104-key PBT set. (and if you want engraved or blank, white or black)

We just had an order submited for these along with a Poker order.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #127 on:** Sun, 18 December 2011, 04:04:20 »

Quote from: iMav;472989

Drop me a PM if you are interested in a 104-key PBT set. (and if you want engraved or blank, white or black)

We just had an order submited for these along with a Poker order.

PM'ed

Skoobs · « **Reply #128 on:** Sun, 18 December 2011, 04:17:36 »

pmed with interest as well

transcend3nt · « **Reply #129 on:** Sun, 18 December 2011, 08:51:32 »

will the pre-order prices here be cheaper than what i will get it locally when it gets released? it certainly is almost 1.7x the cost of a normal poker here

dr_disciple · « **Reply #130 on:** Sun, 18 December 2011, 10:27:56 »

How much is your local retailer charging? Any price indication to compare?

Quote from: transcend3nt;473183

will the pre-order prices here be cheaper than what i will get it locally when it gets released? it certainly is almost 1.7x the cost of a normal poker here

prava · « **Reply #131 on:** Sun, 18 December 2011, 11:26:32 »

There is one thing I don't clearly understand.

-You mention that the leds are GREEN...but then, you show a picture with white keycaps + blue leds so, I guess its not correct?
-What materials are used for the keycaps? ABS? PBT?

DaemonRaccoon · « **Reply #132 on:** Sun, 18 December 2011, 11:42:06 »

I'm guessing that was a prototype, the keys (going by what has been said) are PBT with a coating that is lasered off for the legend.

elton5354 · « **Reply #133 on:** Sun, 18 December 2011, 13:56:37 »

What is the estimated shipping cost to Canada? (Not over $10 please)

thadcombs · « **Reply #134 on:** Sun, 18 December 2011, 14:49:40 »

Quote from: elton5354;473281

What is the estimated shipping cost to Canada? (Not over $10 please)

I'd bet close to $25 - 30 based on USPS priority international rates on their site. Then you have to factor in border charges which could be the same.

eth0s · « **Reply #135 on:** Sun, 18 December 2011, 15:42:10 »

iMav:

I just ordered a RACE keyboard + white keys, and I just sent you the money!

Thanks for organizing this group buy, and thanks for letting me participate.

Oh and this is my first post on this forum. Now I just have to make a kewl sig.

reaper · « **Reply #136 on:** Sun, 18 December 2011, 16:03:52 »

^ Welcome to Geekhack!

keyboardlover · « **Reply #137 on:** Sun, 18 December 2011, 20:07:20 »

Quote from: reaper;473343

^ Welcome to Geekhack!

Wut he said!

AKIMbO · « **Reply #138 on:** Sun, 18 December 2011, 21:10:40 »

The temptation was too much to overcome.

iMav, I just sent payment for a pre-order of:
1x MX-Red
1 x white RACE specific keycaps

transcend3nt · « **Reply #139 on:** Mon, 19 December 2011, 02:53:17 »

Quote from: dr_disciple;473214

How much is your local retailer charging? Any price indication to compare?

No idea, they haven't brought it in yet and I dont know if they ever would. that's the dilemma here.

dr_disciple · « **Reply #140 on:** Mon, 19 December 2011, 07:12:58 »

So how are you gonna compare the price then?

Quote from: transcend3nt;473631

No idea, they haven't brought it in yet and I dont know if they ever would. that's the dilemma here.

ViciousXUSMC · « **Reply #141 on:** Tue, 20 December 2011, 00:01:37 »

Just paid up for 1x RACE w/ MX RED I just hope that I really like the MX RED as I wanted the Poker X to come in first so I could decide but I do not think I have the time to wait for it before this order period closes. So taking a gamble!

Also since the backlight is green just did a little photoshop to change the white key picture from blue to green light. Its not perfect but will help you visualize what it may look like with the white keys.

Personally I quite like the black keys for this one as it matches the rest of my desk so that is what I am going with.

Striketh · « **Reply #142 on:** Tue, 20 December 2011, 01:08:44 »

Okay, I gave in and bought a MX-Red. Sticking with the black key caps as I'm not fond of the green on white after much deliberation.

Now for the waiting game.

thadcombs · « **Reply #143 on:** Tue, 20 December 2011, 02:46:04 »

If there are 5 levels of brightness, then based on this video there is no "Off"

Am I wrong?

Race Backlight DEMO

ViciousXUSMC · « **Reply #144 on:** Tue, 20 December 2011, 03:58:07 »

There is an off, 99% sure of it. "off" is not necessarily a "level" its "off"

pdf on first post shows key combos FN + Z = LED ON/OFF

dorkvader · « **Reply #145 on:** Wed, 21 December 2011, 01:30:37 »

Quote from: dante;474909

My worthless opinion of course.

I value your opinion. I like your posts, and find them to be intelligent, therefore, I'd be interested in what your have to say about it. Even if I don't agree, it's another review from a trusted member. Thanks for sharing!

I'm still on the fence about this: I want a "portable" keyboard, but I think I'd rather use my WYSE30 board... I just need to find a way to connect it to my computer. Still, it looks great, I especially like the arrow keys. (yes, I do!)

transcend3nt · « **Reply #146 on:** Wed, 21 December 2011, 09:39:16 »

Quote from: ViciousXUSMC;474276

There is an off, 99% sure of it. "off" is not necessarily a "level" its "off"

pdf on first post shows key combos FN + Z = LED ON/OFF

yes, he's correct.

1- Everything OFF
2- Esc + WASD + Directional arrows with 5 different levels of lighting
3- Normal backlit with 5 different levels of lighting
4- Breathing mode.. 70-80% of the time on level 3 - 5 brightness

just got mine 2 days ago!

transcend3nt · « **Reply #147 on:** Wed, 21 December 2011, 11:51:54 »

Sent payment for 1x white RACE backlit key cap set!

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #148 on:** Wed, 21 December 2011, 18:22:17 »

Quote from: transcend3nt;475145

just got mine 2 days ago!

you already received it?? pictures and a small review?

transcend3nt · « **Reply #149 on:** Thu, 22 December 2011, 01:34:15 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon;475489

you already received it?? pictures and a small review?

i got it from somebody locally; i'll post up the youtube link when i get it on the internet:

[video=youtube;clnmiOM7aF4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clnmiOM7aF4[/video]

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Author Topic: RACE Keyboard - OFFICIAL PRE-ORDER / PRE-PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS!! (Read 254162 times)