Author Topic: Aluminum case for Poker(KBC) & Pure(KB Talking) (Read 15196 times)

vortex · « **on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 00:46:06 »

Hi all friends in GH !

Now , Vortex show the new Aluminum Case fit for 60% keyboard

made by CNC ,

kaiserreich · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 01:23:02 »

Tell me how to buy just the case

DanGWanG · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 01:25:11 »

Quote from: kaiserreich;493849

Tell me how to buy just the case

Me too! And how much

demik · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 01:29:43 »

just one color?

looks pretty thin compared to the one imsto did

a better question is, when and where can we buy the Pure?

vortex · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 02:00:55 »

for above question ,

1. how much ?? Price will announce in 2012-03 , wait & see , GH friends
2. about color ?? this one just sample , Vortex will show many color what you want , Red, Blue , Sliver , Gold. ...etc

Everyone can join our FB fans club , any news will post here !!

http://www.facebook.com/Vortexgear

Thanks

mkawa · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 02:18:32 »

well i guess that decides it

TAKE MY MONEY PLEASE

how quickly can i get my hands on this? and the pure?

I NEEDS IT

mehkat1974 · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 02:20:10 »

Is it just me... or does that look like plastic?

vortex · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 03:21:04 »

Thanks for you support !!

any news you guys want know , you can post in our FB fansclub

http://www.facebook.com/Vortexgear

Quote from: mkawa;493883

well i guess that decides it

TAKE MY MONEY PLEASE

how quickly can i get my hands on this? and the pure?

I NEEDS IT

vortex · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 03:25:06 »

Just look like plastic , don't worry !! That is metal (aluminum)

Because color is black , so look like plastic

Don't worry about that !!

Quote from: mehkat1974;493886

Is it just me... or does that look like plastic?

kaiserreich · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 03:57:37 »

If you guys did not see the pictures, these cases are shorter than the original plastic version

GeorgeStorm · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 05:49:26 »

That's a long way off!!
Hopefully they will be released sooner, otherwise I'll hope that imsto does another round beforehand.

Looks good though

Edit:

Sorry, thought it was 2012/13

Looking forward to these then

popol · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 06:08:46 »

Where to get the aluminuim anodised case in red, but a thick one?

limmy · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 06:12:40 »

Quote from: kaiserreich;493918

If you guys did not see the pictures, these cases are shorter than the original plastic version

Could you elaborate further on the difference in size? It seems to me that the aluminum version have identical dimensions to original plastic version.

astr0s · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 06:55:12 »

Do you have any plans doing the same for the Race 75% as well?

AKIMbO · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 08:44:26 »

Quote from: vortex;493905

Thanks for you support !!

any news you guys want know , you can post in our FB fansclub

http://www.facebook.com/Vortexgear

POM keycaps and what looks like a new TKL KB on your FB page?! When will they be hitting the market?

vortex · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 10:29:44 »

About keyboard size ,

We will made 60% , 80% , 100%

Quote from: limmy;493955

Could you elaborate further on the difference in size? It seems to me that the aluminum version have identical dimensions to original plastic version.

whiskerBox · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 10:41:45 »

I heard that all of the ones with aluminum cases were spoken for? is this true?

vortex · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 10:48:22 »

POM Keycaps still in sample stage , Tenkey less the same

Quote from: AKIMbO;494003

POM keycaps and what looks like a new TKL KB on your FB page?! When will they be hitting the market?

laffindude · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 12:23:45 »

Quote from: whiskerBox;494068

I heard that all of the ones with aluminum cases were spoken for? is this true?

Through KBTalking it is.
I am suspecting Vortex is a brand by what we know as Costar.
From my talks with the guy behind the Pure, it seems like the factory doesn't want to give KBT that many Anniversary editions. I guess this is why. Whether Vortex is their own brand or a separate entity, these guys probably can sell it at higher volume than KBT.

whiskerBox · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 12:35:39 »

Quote from: laffindude;494150

Through KBTalking it is.
I am suspecting Vortex is a brand by what we know as Costar.
From my talks with the guy behind the Pure, it seems like the factory doesn't want to give KBT that many Anniversary editions. I guess this is why. Whether Vortex is their own brand or a separate entity, these guys probably can sell it at higher volume than KBT.

Well I hope that is the situation because I know there is a great demand for aluminum cased keyboards with small form factors.

laffindude · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 12:46:37 »

I wanted the aluminum case as something more durable to toss in my laptop bag. Though, it seems like it has shallower structure, so worse for carry it around.
PS, that new 87key case looks like the case from CM Storm, which has a side exit cable routing option.

whiskerBox · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 12:53:18 »

Quote from: laffindude;494164

I wanted the aluminum case as something more durable to toss in my laptop bag. Though, it seems like it has shallower structure, so worse for carry it around.
PS, that new 87key case looks like the case from CM Storm, which has a side exit cable routing option.

I also wanted the case for the same reason! unfortunately this case leaves things exposed

prava · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 13:52:40 »

If I'm not mistaken a Pure is 75%...so, no aluminum case for Race?

laffindude · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 13:53:15 »

No you're mistaken.

prava · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 13:58:26 »

Crap, I mixed everything up.

What I meant is:
a) The KBC Race that can be found through group-buys is 75%.
b) Vortex said there will be aluminum cases for 60%, 80% and 100%.

And, thus, my question. No aluminum case for KBC Race?

laffindude · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 17:06:52 »

I got different impression from that statement. I thought he meant he is going to make keyboards in those sizes, not necessarily meaning they'll make aluminum cased versions. In any case, it'd be nice to get some clarification on this.
Edit: if they have aluminum cased 80%, sign me up for 2. Preferably lower profiled POM caps.

mkawa · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 23:18:38 »

Quote from: laffindude;494164

I wanted the aluminum case as something more durable to toss in my laptop bag. Though, it seems like it has shallower structure, so worse for carry it around.
PS, that new 87key case looks like the case from CM Storm, which has a side exit cable routing option.

i actually prefer this design. same rigidity, less material. it'll be lighter but just as durable in the ways that count. the only potential downside is that it could be easier to ding up, but from my experience with several aluminum macbook pros, it's the rigidity that really counts.

reaper · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 19 January 2012, 23:22:21 »

Hope the price is right. Time to hoard another one. lol

laffindude · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 01:16:13 »

Quote from: mkawa;494594

i actually prefer this design. same rigidity, less material. it'll be lighter but just as durable in the ways that count. the only potential downside is that it could be easier to ding up, but from my experience with several aluminum macbook pros, it's the rigidity that really counts.

The low sides won't protect the switches from lateral stress. I would be hesitant to toss this into a laptop bag.

guilleguillaume · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 04:15:29 »

Pics from thei Facebook page.

It's really low, not sure if I like it.

RiGS · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 06:03:21 »

I prefer the old design that imsto used to sell.

mkawa · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 11:09:29 »

Quote from: laffindude;494649

The low sides won't protect the switches from lateral stress. I would be hesitant to toss this into a laptop bag.

neither does the plastic case on my filco; in fact i've never seen a single case that does this. such a case would be practically unusable because your hands would be constantly hitting the case while you were trying to type. if anything i'd be more confident in a pure because it's pcb mounted. if i were to damage a switch, it's relatively easy to swap in new switch parts.

RiGS · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 11:38:15 »

Nope, as you still have to desolder the led to remove the upper switch case.

mkawa · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 12:21:24 »

Quote from: RiGS;494929

Nope, as you still have to desolder the led to remove the upper switch case.

i'm assuming the non-led version (backlit keyboards are imo quite uncool)

laffindude · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 17:10:36 »

I am actually more worried about damaging the PCB, since switches are easy to fix. A high front edge could interfere with typing like you said, but should be ok on the sides and back. A slightly taller front edge reduces the area where it could catch on something. Perhaps it doesn't matter, but I would want to stick this in another case before sticking it in my bag. I do like the floating keys look with the low edges though.
If Vortex is making the case available separately, then it doesn't matter about LED. You can just put it on whatever you want, Poker or Pure. Originally it seemed like only the KBT anniversary would be getting the aluminum case (unfortunately only with LED and MX reds).

mkawa · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 20 January 2012, 17:16:49 »

hmm. i guess that's a reasonable point. i think i'd feel safe wrapping this design in a sweatshirt and tossing it in though.

Rumudiez · « **Reply #36 on:** Sat, 21 January 2012, 15:27:52 »

Quote from: vortex;493875

for above question ,

1. how much ?? Price will announce in 2012-03 , wait & see , GH friends
2. about color ?? this one just sample , Vortex will show many color what you want , Red, Blue , Sliver , Gold. ...etc

Everyone can join our FB fans club , any news will post here !!

http://www.facebook.com/Vortexgear

Thanks

awesome! just made my mind up about which keyboard to buy. poker incoming!

whiskerBox · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 24 January 2012, 13:43:06 »

When are these going to be available and how much are these going to cost?

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tsangan · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 24 January 2012, 14:14:09 »

I'm with whiskers I would buy that also!

reaper · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 24 January 2012, 14:22:57 »

Same here. I want my man purse!! :d

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Thion · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 26 January 2012, 10:25:35 »

As stated on the FB Page, a 75% (Race) Case will be available (tough i hope it will not be this low).

I'd like a case with a machanism like the portable Lenovo TP monitor.
Folding the cover under the keyboard and use it as a stand - both made from solid aluminium - that would be very upscale & handy.
Maybe even a small compartment for the cable... with a kevlar (or sth. like that) reinforced USB Cable combined with a lockable ski zipper...

whiskerBox · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 01 March 2012, 01:47:37 »

Looks like the pure / poker case will only be in black now

Maybe they will offer more colors down the road

seferphier · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 01 March 2012, 02:56:18 »

i wonder why the new design is so low... to save costs?

RiGS · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 01 March 2012, 05:57:41 »

Most definitely.

Sephiroth · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 01 March 2012, 08:29:19 »

i am sorry but i really can't see the pic...

vortex · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 01 March 2012, 17:52:27 »

Don't worry !!

You can check picture in this link http://www.facebook.com/Vortexgear?sk=photos

Quote from: Sephiroth;531918

i am sorry but i really can't see the pic...

demik · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 01 March 2012, 17:53:08 »

can we get a group buy already?

Reptile · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 01 March 2012, 18:06:06 »

Quote from: demik;532525

can we get a group buy already?

Please

DanGWanG · « **Reply #48 on:** Thu, 01 March 2012, 18:09:19 »

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 01 March 2012, 20:52:25 »

+1000

Hurry up and release it already.

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Author Topic: Aluminum case for Poker(KBC) & Pure(KB Talking) (Read 15196 times)