Author Topic: KeyCool is about to get very cool! (Read 22277 times)

therecorder · « **on:** Fri, 20 July 2012, 19:58:45 »

http://www.kc-keycool.com/

See especially the four photo links at the bottom of the page.

With all the new varieties of 84's and 87's, and accessories, coming out, it is evident that they want to become a major player... Imho, they have a good shot

theultrazord · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 20 July 2012, 20:02:22 »

Competition is good as mechanical keyboards are getting more popular! I want to start hearing more recommendations than Filco or Ducky when folks are looking for a new keyboard!

wisie · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 20 July 2012, 20:10:15 »

Nice. Any idea on pricing?

therecorder · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 20 July 2012, 20:19:09 »

Quote from: wisie on Fri, 20 July 2012, 20:10:15

Nice. Any idea on pricing?

Nothing precise, but Qtang will soon begin stocking some of these boards, and I am certain that, as demand increases he will stock more items, including accessories (e.g. POM keycap sets).

9-bit · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 20 July 2012, 21:15:58 »

Wow, if I'm correct 37 black/white key caps for 10 dollars, unless I did the math wrong. Interesting, I hate that it's not english, but that's just me, lazy american ^_____^

Lethal Squirrel · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 20 July 2012, 21:51:23 »

Diggin' the backlit tenkeyless!

thegunner100 · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 20 July 2012, 21:58:37 »

Quote from: Lethal Squirrel on Fri, 20 July 2012, 21:51:23

Diggin' the backlit tenkeyless!

Where do you see that? I'd love to see a backlit TKL keyboard with helvetica or futura.

Edit: NM, it's in the scrolling picture, and it's helvetica! 558 Chinese yuan = 87.5474 US dollars. Pretty nice price for a backlit keyboard.

Lethal Squirrel · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 00:39:29 »

I just clicked the link and pressed the arrow to go to the next image on the site. Just keep clicking, you'll see it : )

alaricljs · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 00:48:15 »

Hit up a translator and you can navigate to a ton of backlit KB images.

dorkvader · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 01:41:06 »

http://www.kc-keycool.com/product.php?mod=detail&id=19
Looks like keycool is starting to offer custom keycaps as well. This is exciting, indeed.

Lethal Squirrel · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 01:59:38 »

Man, these look really nice o.o

edhead999 · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 02:42:29 »

Damn that looks nice

bnp70kr · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 08:53:11 »

84 key is intersting:-)

qtan5370 · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 11:35:34 »

I will carry those in few days.

Working with Key cool to get the deal close.

custom ABS work with LED will available next month.

AKIMbO · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 11:50:07 »

That 84LED keyboard is nice.

fartq · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 12:15:36 »

qtan, do you know if the race clone (let's face it) is plate-mounted?

FourtyFoxes · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 12:18:43 »

not a big fan of the backlit boards, but the white and black boards are nice.
anyone know what material their keycaps are made of?

fartq · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 12:20:21 »

ABS, afaik

dorkvader · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 12:21:30 »

Quote from: FourtyFoxes on Sat, 21 July 2012, 12:18:43

not a big fan of the backlit boards, but the white and black boards are nice.
anyone know what material their keycaps are made of?

Should be ABS, for the backlit ones at the very least, and most likely for all the models.

That said, I'm interested in what keycaps they have, especially if they offer PBT.

JSaintS · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 19:00:53 »

I must have made a mistake but this keyboard : http://www.kc-keycool.com/product.php?mod=detail&id=16 cost 558¥ ... what is the price in € or $? because I calculate something like less than 10$ ... That must be a joke no? ^^

EDIT : I first though those were japanese yens ... after a little check, it's the chinese one, so it's about 74.47€ which is awesome for such a keyboard, but what about ordering them, can we do it on the site? is it better if we make a group order?

EDIT 2 : read the rest of the topic is powerful! I'm definitly getting a 87key with backlight if qtann can have them!

wisie · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 21 July 2012, 19:02:53 »

Quote from: qtan5370 on Sat, 21 July 2012, 11:35:34

I will carry those in few days.

Any idea on pricing yet? Tempting.

JSaintS · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 06:09:17 »

I just saw something on qtan website, I'm going to quote it :

Quote

It is almost the lowest price Mechanical keyboard in the market right now, try it out might be a good idea. Of course it won’t be as good as Noppoo or any upper-class brand but it is good enough for their job.

What about this statement? is it true? what about those keyboard quality? is it ok?

therecorder · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 08:40:47 »

Quote from: eNrageDSainT on Sun, 22 July 2012, 06:09:17

I just saw something on qtan website, I'm going to quote it :

Quote
It is almost the lowest price Mechanical keyboard in the market right now, try it out might be a good idea. Of course it won’t be as good as Noppoo or any upper-class brand but it is good enough for their job.

What about this statement? is it true? what about those keyboard quality? is it ok?

Months ago, when KeyCool first came out, there were some quality problems. Somewhere, on this site, DA, or one of his sites, Qtang addresses these problems, and (in short) states that the newer released boards' quality is better than it was. (I just can't find the info.) Imho, this is correct. In the past few weeks, I have purchased 3 KeyCool boards (87 white, 87 black, and 84 white - all Clears - no LED's), and the quality seems super (especially for the price). And, they do come with a one year warranty.

JSaintS · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 08:57:36 »

the thing is that I want a board with backlight, so is it still better to buy something like a ducky 9008s or can I trust this mark and take their 87key with backlight? (there is a big difference in the price, like lets say 90$ for the KeyCool and 159$ for the ducky ... but still ..)

and btw, where did you buy those boards? cause I can't order the 87key backlight from their site, I get an error message all the time

therecorder · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 09:11:36 »

Quote from: eNrageDSainT on Sun, 22 July 2012, 08:57:36

the thing is that I want a board with backlight, so is it still better to buy something like a ducky 9008s or can I trust this mark and take their 87key with backlight? (there is a big difference in the price, like lets say 90$ for the KeyCool and 159$ for the ducky ... but still ..)

and btw, where did you buy those boards? cause I can't order the 87key backlight from their site, I get an error message all the time

I have a Ducky 9008S (yellow backlighting - Browns), and it's a really good looking, well made board. However, I don't have a KeyCool backlit board, so I can't make any comparisons. You also will have to deciide whether you want a 108 key board (Ducky), or an 87 or 84 key board KeyCool).

I bought my boards from qtan5370 - See his post, above (Reply #13).

JSaintS · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 09:26:35 »

I'll probably go for the same ducky as you were speaking about, the one with gold backlight, with chinese letters on it (from qtan) as I like having something "exotic" on my board ^^

now I don't really care about the numpad, so 87 can be good (I find the 84 is too small for me :S), but I can't find a place where to buy those :S (I PMed Qtan, but Still no answer, I'm going to wait a bit more before ordering)

JaccoW · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 10:49:14 »

Quote from: therecorder on Sun, 22 July 2012, 08:40:47

Quote from: eNrageDSainT on Sun, 22 July 2012, 06:09:17
I just saw something on qtan website, I'm going to quote it :

Quote
It is almost the lowest price Mechanical keyboard in the market right now, try it out might be a good idea. Of course it won’t be as good as Noppoo or any upper-class brand but it is good enough for their job.

What about this statement? is it true? what about those keyboard quality? is it ok?

Months ago, when KeyCool first came out, there were some quality problems. Somewhere, on this site, DA, or one of his sites, Qtang addresses these problems, and (in short) states that the newer released boards' quality is better than it was. (I just can't find the info.) Imho, this is correct. In the past few weeks, I have purchased 3 KeyCool boards (87 white, 87 black, and 84 white - all Clears - no LED's), and the quality seems super (especially for the price). And, they do come with a one year warranty.

Could you link me to some of your pictures please? I would love to see some more of your 84. I just can't access your profile right now. Gives me an error message.

therecorder · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 10:54:26 »

Quote from: JaccoW on Sun, 22 July 2012, 10:49:14

Quote from: therecorder on Sun, 22 July 2012, 08:40:47
Quote from: eNrageDSainT on Sun, 22 July 2012, 06:09:17
I just saw something on qtan website, I'm going to quote it :

Quote
It is almost the lowest price Mechanical keyboard in the market right now, try it out might be a good idea. Of course it won’t be as good as Noppoo or any upper-class brand but it is good enough for their job.

What about this statement? is it true? what about those keyboard quality? is it ok?

Months ago, when KeyCool first came out, there were some quality problems. Somewhere, on this site, DA, or one of his sites, Qtang addresses these problems, and (in short) states that the newer released boards' quality is better than it was. (I just can't find the info.) Imho, this is correct. In the past few weeks, I have purchased 3 KeyCool boards (87 white, 87 black, and 84 white - all Clears - no LED's), and the quality seems super (especially for the price). And, they do come with a one year warranty.
Could you link me to some of your pictures please? I would love to see some more of your 84. I just can't access your profile right now. Gives me an error message.

http://www.kc-keycool.com/

See especially the four photo links at the bottom of the page.

targaryen · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 11:19:10 »

LED84 is nice indeed!! Qtan is going to get them soon...hm.

Kasperb22 · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 16:38:16 »

I'm all for more options and new variants in the tenkeyless space, but I'm not sure if I can trust the longevity and functionality of LEDs made by upstart companies. I might wait for WASD's supposedly upcoming tenkeyless with backlighting and Clear MX switches.

JSaintS · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 16:46:06 »

Quote from: Kasperb22 on Sun, 22 July 2012, 16:38:16

I'm all for more options and new variants in the tenkeyless space, but I'm not sure if I can trust the longevity and functionality of LEDs made by upstart companies. I might wait for WASD's supposedly upcoming tenkeyless with backlighting and Clear MX switches.

That was indeed something I was afraid of about the quality, is the longevity of LEDs that they use, but if everybody thinks like that, nobody goes to buy it and we will never know, so I think I'll maybe buy one ... Still not sure ...

Kasperb22 · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 17:08:28 »

Taking one for the team... a true brother of the keyboard enthusiast community!

JSaintS · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 18:11:12 »

Quote from: Kasperb22 on Sun, 22 July 2012, 17:08:28

Taking one for the team... a true brother of the keyboard enthusiast community!

^^ the only thing is that I wanted the gold backlight of the Ducky 9008s ^^ I'll decide in me days if I receive an answer from qtan (still not got any :S)

9-bit · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 18:15:20 »

Quote from: eNrageDSainT on Sun, 22 July 2012, 18:11:12

Quote from: Kasperb22 on Sun, 22 July 2012, 17:08:28
Taking one for the team... a true brother of the keyboard enthusiast community!

^^ the only thing is that I wanted the gold backlight of the Ducky 9008s ^^ I'll decide in me days if I receive an answer from qtan (still not got any :S)

Well, all of the forum wants you to get one, and no one wants you to get the ducky

JSaintS · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 19:05:19 »

and I kind of want it too ^^ lets say that if I get an answer in the 48h I'll take the KeyCool, if not I'll take the Ducky 9008s with gold backlight!

Deal?

9-bit · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 19:07:07 »

Quote from: eNrageDSainT on Sun, 22 July 2012, 19:05:19

and I kind of want it too ^^ lets say that if I get an answer in the 48h I'll take the KeyCool, if not I'll take the Ducky 9008s with gold backlight!

Deal?

make it 72

JSaintS · « **Reply #36 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 19:11:44 »

isn't he going to give me answer before?

48h already passed since I sent him a message about that 87key Keycool keyboard ^^ ... but ... ok

let's make it 72! if by Thursday at 2am gmt+1 (my hour ^^) I don't have any answer, I'll get the ducky (which is going to be difficult because I'll buy it from him too xD)

9-bit · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 19:18:41 »

Hahahaha deal

You also have to write a review if you get the cool keyboard.

JSaintS · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 19:30:05 »

num num num ... someone will have to explain me what I have to write in it, what I have to put and things like that as I never made it ^^

M0rph3us · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 22 July 2012, 20:48:51 »

Wow that backlit TKL looks pretty amazing. If someone takes one for the team and writes up a review I may get one for my secondary PC.

JSaintS · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 23 July 2012, 04:52:31 »

A little question, that is non related with the keycool keyboards (it's more a "general" question) can we change the color of the leds of a keyboard? what I mean is : are there any place when we can buy the same leds in another color and change them by ourself?

oh and ... I got an answer ... for the ducky ^^ not for the Keycool yet

dorkvader · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 23 July 2012, 08:29:41 »

Quote from: eNrageDSainT on Mon, 23 July 2012, 04:52:31

A little question, that is non related with the keycool keyboards (it's more a "general" question) can we change the color of the leds of a keyboard? what I mean is : are there any place when we can buy the same leds in another color and change them by ourself?

oh and ... I got an answer ... for the ducky ^^ not for the Keycool yet

You can replace them with other LED's, no matter what the board. There are, however, some issues with this that need to be considered.

1. the forward voltage of the LED. As long as the replacement LED's have a similar Vf, you can just drop them in.
2. size: I think it's 3mm
3. brightness. You don't want to end up adding extra resistors for every LED. This is a similar issue to #1.

JSaintS · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 23 July 2012, 08:37:57 »

Ok that was the only thing, so with a bit of time and if I'm happy with the KeyCool I'll be able to switch to golden leds or something like that!
Well as soon as I get an answer I'll order the KeyCool

Everybody should be happy (me too ... I hope

)

JSaintS · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 23 July 2012, 18:38:53 »

I got an answer today from qtan!
I'm going to quote him, I hope he doesn't mind :

Quote

I will put on Key cool LED version in this week, just work out a deal with them.

So by the end of this week, my keyboard should be ordered!

I also asked him about the led replacement, and he said me he would be able to get some the next month!
*_* you can't imagine how excited I am!!

touchtype · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 23 July 2012, 19:31:29 »

How do these compare to teh Ducky Shining 2?

therecorder · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:44:31 »

Qtang now has KeyCool 84's, Black and White, "NO" LED's listed on his store site.

JSaintS · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:46:09 »

he said me they would be listed today or tomorrow (that's what he said me at 3am this morning ^^ it's now 7pm gmt+1 ^^) so maybe tomorrow

i keep patience, but I can't wait to order one and play with it ^^

therecorder · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:48:38 »

Quote from: eNrageDSainT on Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:46:09

he said me they would be listed today or tomorrow (that's what he said me at 3am this morning ^^ it's now 7pm gmt+1 ^^) so maybe tomorrow
i keep patience, but I can't wait to order one and play with it ^^

http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/category/key-cool/catId=4190075

JSaintS · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:55:11 »

Quote from: therecorder on Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:48:38

Quote from: eNrageDSainT on Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:46:09
he said me they would be listed today or tomorrow (that's what he said me at 3am this morning ^^ it's now 7pm gmt+1 ^^) so maybe tomorrow
i keep patience, but I can't wait to order one and play with it ^^
http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/category/key-cool/catId=4190075

I know! ^^ I didn't say you were lying, I don't need a proof that only 4 keyboards are listed for the moment ^^
but he said me today that he would list the one with backlight today or tomorrow

just a bit of patience ^^

JSaintS · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 25 July 2012, 11:40:07 »

Still not on the store

he said me again that he would post them ASAP but I can't wait anymore ^^

\|\|\|The Original	\|Home	\|Work	\|Numpad	\|Play	\|Endgame	\|Keycaps
	x
\|Déck Legend Frost	\|Keycool 87 LE	\|Leopold FC660M	\|FC 210TP	\|Raptor K1 Gaming	\|Duck Orion TKL	\|My keycaps & sets
\|Pics	\|Pics	\|Pics		\|Pics	\|Pics	\|Pics

News:

Author Topic: KeyCool is about to get very cool! (Read 22277 times)

fartq

fartq