Vortex Pure, Poker, and Race

[ShakeR]

I'm excited to announce that we will be getting a shipment of Vortex keyboards in at some point in the relatively near future
(phrased this way b/c I still don't have a precise ETA)

Limited quantities of the following will be coming in:
(sorry, we're not currently offering pre-orders)

Poker
------
mx black (ABS)
mx black (PBT)
mx brown (PBT)
mx red (ABS)

Pure (all ABS)
----------------
mx black - Orange LED
mx blue - Orange LED
mx brown - Orange LED

Limited mx brown - Orange LED (aluminum case): $199
Limited mx red - Orange LED (aluminum case): $199

Race (all ABS)
---------------
mx black - Green LED
mx blue - Green LED
mx brown - Green LED
mx red - Green LED
mx black - White LED
mx blue - White LED
mx brown - White LED
mx red - Green LED

[Reptile]

I call a limited with reds!

[irjoe]

Maybe it's too early to ask, but what about other LED color options, will there be limited editions available for those too? Or will the aluminum case be only available for the orange LEDs?

[ShakeR]

Maybe it's too early to ask, but what about other LED color options, will there be limited editions available for those too? Or will the aluminum case be only available for the orange LEDs?

I'm not sure.  Haven't heard of any other colors, but can't say they won't have them.  

From the pictures I've seen, the Orange LEDs look really good.  That's saying a lot b/c pictures often don't do the back lit boards justice.

You'd also be really surprised by how good some of the less traditional LED colors look in person.  We were fairly apathetic about the Green LED Ducky Shines at first, but everyone at the office was literally shocked by how good they looked in person.

[dorkvader]

(sorry, we're not currently offering pre-orders)

I call a limited with reds!

I wish I could, as well
It's hard to pick between this and those poker kits that iMav has on sale.

[absyrd]

Looking forward to picking up a Race.

[AKIMbO]

I'm excited to announce that we will be getting a shipment of Vortex keyboards in at some point in the relatively near future
(phrased this way b/c I still don't have a precise ETA)

Limited quantities of the following will be coming in:
(sorry, we're not currently offering pre-orders)

Poker
------
mx black (ABS)
mx black (PBT)
mx brown (PBT)
mx red (ABS)

Pure (all ABS)
----------------
mx black - Orange LED
mx blue - Orange LED
mx brown - Orange LED

Limited mx brown - Orange LED (aluminum case): $199
Limited mx red - Orange LED (aluminum case): $199

Race (all ABS)
---------------
mx black - Green LED
mx blue - Green LED
mx brown - Green LED
mx red - Green LED
mx black - White LED
mx blue - White LED
mx brown - White LED
mx red - Green LED

You listed mx red race w/ green leds twice.

[mbc]

I wish I could, as well
It's hard to pick between this and those poker kits that iMav has on sale.

hm..
a diy kit for 175 or a limited edition fully assembled board for 199.. really difficult

[Geekmie]

Will the limited Race be available? Race with white(or pink) caps, LED and case?

[Geekmie]

Maybe it's too early to ask, but what about other LED color options, will there be limited editions available for those too? Or will the aluminum case be only available for the orange LEDs?

Highly doubt it. As far as I know, orange LED version is the only choice for this time and no plans or even rumors for other LED color yet...But believe me, orange looks really great!

[ShakeR]

Will the limited Race be available? Race with white(or pink) caps, LED and case?

No idea on these or any other models not listed at the top of the thread.  I literally told Vortex to send me everything they had in stock (not much), but I can say for sure that what they do currently have available is listed above.

As for future models, we're working on getting some of the aluminum cases in various colors, but that's about it that's not listed above.

[Rumudiez]

I'm not looking forward to orange LEDs personally, but swapping LEDs out on Cherry boards is a cakewalk, so I won't mind a bit. Now I need to decide if I have the money for a limited edition or not...

[WRXChris]

As for future models, we're working on getting some of the aluminum cases in various colors, but that's about it that's not listed above.

I'll take this opportunity to express my interest for purple LEDs!!!  I'm holding out on buying a pure until I find one with an aluminum case, purple LEDs, and MX reds or blues.

[Roguemaster8]

This is awesome news, I was hoping you guys would pick up on their popularity!

[dorkvader]

hm..
a diy kit for 175 or a limited edition fully assembled board for 199.. really difficult

It really is, at least for me. I'm actually more interested in DIY myself: I feel like I get more out of it, though it can certainly be more expensive (iMav's kit doesn't come with switches), but I prefer the case on the pure. That said, I love the idea of plate mount with the poker, but the orange LED's entice me. It's really a hard choice.

If the pure came unassembled, I'd get it for sure no problem. Maybe I'll wait until Aluminium cased keyboards become more popular.

As far as LED's go, though I'm a fan of the colour green, you can't really get a "dark green" LED colour, so as far as the intense (pure) colours go, orange is actually really nice. Also, limited edition, hmm.

[dorkvader]

Dante: Maybe you can get a plate from someone in the GH GB that doesn't want theirs. I imagine it'd keep the weight about the same and solve the poker flex issue.

That said: I think carrying pures without LED's is an excellent idea. Were I not enraptured with the orange, I'd be interested in one.

Dante: I believe you can turn the LED's off on the pure. Perhaps that's the best solution.

[rocknrob]

Is there anywhere that has pics of any of these boards to see what they look like?

[metafour]

I believe you can turn the LED's off on the pure. Perhaps that's the best solution.

That works but it's not a solution to wanting to easily change springs. =\

[qtan5370]

Good luck.

I am unable to completed a order from them.  Which they hold my payment for a month and not shipping out anything. Just have to cancel and I did get the 2000 dollar back.

Hope you won't face same problem.

[megnin]

Qtan, please let people with open orders with you know the status of their order and what specific options you propose.  I, for one, am willing to wait for you to be able to complete an order with them so you can send me the keyboard I want.  I just want the status communicated to me and to be kept informed if anything changes.  Thanks.

[Djuzuh]

A lot of people have pokers.

It's just that they suck with their communication, and production delay.

[ShakeR]

Good luck.

I am unable to completed a order from them.  Which they hold my payment for a month and not shipping out anything. Just have to cancel and I did get the 2000 dollar back.

Hope you won't face same problem.

Communication w/ Vortex is very hit and miss.  Seems like high quality / high demand product w/ too little infrastructure to support it.  Good problem to have for Vortex.  Frustrating for distributors... I'm optimistic and will keep everyone posted.

[tobr1an]

Very interesting!

[mkawa]

Communication w/ Vortex is very hit and miss.  Seems like high quality / high demand product w/ too little infrastructure to support it.  Good problem to have for Vortex.  Frustrating for distributors... I'm optimistic and will keep everyone posted.

let me know if you need help with translation. i have also dealt with them before.

[ShakeR]

let me know if you need help with translation. i have also dealt with them before.

Their English is actually quite good, it's mostly just getting in touch.

Good news!  It seems like we're likely only a day or two away from the shipment leaving Taiwan.  Will let everyone know as soon as I have a definite ETA.

[ShakeR]

Also, some other variations may be available and we may be missing others / getting less stock of a specific model.  It looks like I'll likely have to wait till the keyboards are at the store before I can release official inventory.  I think the changes to what we're getting will mostly just add variety - so this is a good thing

[absyrd]

Nice! Want a white led race w/ browns to hold me over!

[ShakeR]

Official Shipment ETA according to FedEx - May 31st, 2012

[absyrd]

Official Shipment ETA according to FedEx - May 31st, 2012

Nice! Sooner than I expected.

[yearn4]

no blue poker?

[vertopci]

Don't suppose the Races came in today?

[absyrd]

Don't suppose the Races came in today?

I hope they are sorting through the shipment now.

[irjoe]

I would like to immediately throw some cash at my screen if the KBT pure with White LED's are available.

[tobr1an]

Will th ey be on ur website anytime soon?

[ShakeR]

Customs delay... Hoping they come in Monday. I'm out of town so my Interweb access is spotty.

Taking pics / posting may take an extra day or two. It is top priority though

[absyrd]

Update?

[metafour]

Been searching the site randomly. Here's the search page for Pokers. Only reds and blacks show up and reds are listed as out of stock.

http://www.mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?switch_id=ALL&size=ALL&keyword=poker

Here's the search page for Pures. Blacks, Browns and Blues with only Browns listed as in stock.

http://www.mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?switch_id=ALL&size=ALL&keyword=pure

[absyrd]

Been searching the site randomly. Here's the search page for Pokers. Only reds and blacks show up and reds are listed as out of stock.

http://www.mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?switch_id=ALL&size=ALL&keyword=poker

Here's the search page for Pures. Blacks, Browns and Blues with only Browns listed as in stock.

http://www.mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?switch_id=ALL&size=ALL&keyword=pure

Nice work.

[Rafen]

I think the pure is going to be my next keyboard. :rockon:

[Snooter]

Damn I was really hoping to get a Poker with red switches, looks like I am already out of luck. I was waiting for him to update this page when they were available but I guess he never did.

[irjoe]

Picked up the poker with reds, sorry buddy. I've been checking their websites twice a day, and finally snagged one when I didn't see any pure in reds coming in this batch.
I might get a pure with reds next time they're on sale, and see which i want to keep

[vertopci]

Where did the Races go?

[yearn4]

irjoe do update us with pictures if it arrives
i wanna see if vortex manufactured these or if they are just from a long time ago

[irjoe]

@4en, what do you mean if vortex manufactured these, were the OEM for the poker different?

[yearn4]

just wanna see if they are old ones not sold yet or were actually manufactured recently since no one else is able to get a hold of them right now

[Snooter]

Well I suppose I should have been doing the same... O well maybe Ill get them next time. I would really like a Poker but not clue where else to get one. Any advice on that?

[irjoe]

just wanna see if they are old ones not sold yet or were actually manufactured recently since no one else is able to get a hold of them right now

If so, what are some things I can look out for to check whether it's a newer version or not?

@Snooter: I'm not sure.. i think Feng and P.S. were selling some in batches a week ago, check in with them to see if they'll start another GB.

[absyrd]

Still no Race. Perhaps they only got a partial shipment.

[Snooter]

@Snooter: I'm not sure.. i think Feng and P.S. were selling some in batches a week ago, check in with them to see if they'll start another GB.

I saw the group buy that Feng had going on but the only switches available were browns and I would really like reds. I'm just gonna keep my eyes peeled from now on.

[ShakeR]

First of all, sorry for my late reply and lack of updates.  I've been out of the country for the past several days and it was a nightmare posting the few models we have up now.  I'm back at the office tomorrow and I should have all available inventory posted.  I'll do my best to update FB and GH as soon as they're up, but please know that some models have 1 - 3 units only, so if someone's wearing out their F5 key, they may beat you to it.  I want to say the Red MX Poker is the only model we got in that only had 1 unit.  Nice grab irjoe  Sorry snooter - I will try very hard to get more.  I don't think they're EOL, so you should be fine.