Author Topic: Ducky limited edition dragon group buy for GHer only 56 left now (Read 50200 times)

rowdy · « **Reply #50 on:** Mon, 01 October 2012, 19:33:45 »

^ Welcome to Geekhack!

m00nshake · « **Reply #51 on:** Mon, 01 October 2012, 19:44:26 »

Quote from: w4rtortle on Mon, 01 October 2012, 19:28:47

Can anyone comment on if the keyboard actually has clear switches for all the larger keys? I've heard this can be annoying? It's the only thing holding me back. Thanks

Here's my wine Shine 2 with red mx. All of the switches including space bar are red...

w4rtortle · « **Reply #52 on:** Mon, 01 October 2012, 19:46:55 »

Quote from: m00nshake on Mon, 01 October 2012, 19:44:26

Quote from: w4rtortle on Mon, 01 October 2012, 19:28:47
Can anyone comment on if the keyboard actually has clear switches for all the larger keys? I've heard this can be annoying? It's the only thing holding me back. Thanks

Here's my wine Shine 2 with red mx...

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Ah, very nice :) So I assume the dragon TKL is the same then? I have seen this issue with the clears written about in other places but I guess it might just be mis-information?

edit - thanks for welcome, sorry if its a silly question but it seemed equally silly that it would have mixed switches! just saw this posted a lot on other forums...

MissMurd3r84 · « **Reply #53 on:** Mon, 01 October 2012, 19:47:12 »

I hear the brown ones on the YOTD are all brown as well..

metalliqaz · « **Reply #54 on:** Mon, 01 October 2012, 20:05:21 »

Quote from: w4rtortle on Mon, 01 October 2012, 19:28:47

Can anyone comment on if the keyboard actually has clear switches for all the larger keys? I've heard this can be annoying? It's the only thing holding me back. Thanks

I can't comment on the other switch types, but my Dragon with MX blues has an MX green on the space bar.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #55 on:** Mon, 01 October 2012, 20:07:55 »

Quote from: dante on Mon, 01 October 2012, 19:52:08

since ducky's keycaps are coated wont they end up like this:

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Only if you attach it to a public terminal, blech!

OrangeJewce · « **Reply #56 on:** Mon, 01 October 2012, 20:09:52 »

pm sent!

m00nshake · « **Reply #57 on:** Mon, 01 October 2012, 20:27:35 »

Quote from: w4rtortle on Mon, 01 October 2012, 19:46:55

Quote from: m00nshake on Mon, 01 October 2012, 19:44:26
Quote from: w4rtortle on Mon, 01 October 2012, 19:28:47
Can anyone comment on if the keyboard actually has clear switches for all the larger keys? I've heard this can be annoying? It's the only thing holding me back. Thanks

Here's my wine Shine 2 with red mx...

Show Image

Ah, very nice :) So I assume the dragon TKL is the same then? I have seen this issue with the clears written about in other places but I guess it might just be mis-information?

edit - thanks for welcome, sorry if its a silly question but it seemed equally silly that it would have mixed switches! just saw this posted a lot on other forums...

The Shine 2 is purported to be a full deck version of YOTD. They are both very similar. That being said, I have only the red cherry mx so I'm not sure about the other switch types. I had read that earlier Shines with red cherry mx had a black mx for the space bar. This is not the case with the Shine 2 so I am very happy that was the one I had chosen. Maybe others with YOTD can chime in.

m00nshake · « **Reply #58 on:** Mon, 01 October 2012, 20:29:50 »

I can't comment on the other switch types, but my Dragon with MX blues has an MX green on the space bar.
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Thanks for this input. I am considering a blue mx but would also like it to be uniform. What is the green mx like? Is it still clicky?

metalliqaz · « **Reply #59 on:** Mon, 01 October 2012, 20:38:02 »

Quote from: m00nshake on Mon, 01 October 2012, 20:29:50

Quote from: metalliqaz on Mon, 01 October 2012, 20:05:21
I can't comment on the other switch types, but my Dragon with MX blues has an MX green on the space bar.

Thanks for this input. I am considering a blue mx but would also like it to be uniform. What is the green mx like? Is it still clicky?

Still clicky. Can't really tell the difference compared to blues unless you use your fingers to test it. The green is actually there to make it feel MORE uniform, because the spacebar is heavier it adds a bit to your "push". If you are used to light keys (like I am) you can tell the difference, though.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #60 on:** Mon, 01 October 2012, 20:42:48 »

(me responding to a post that has since been deleted)
I dunno. I don't think the rest of the keys need it. I mostly use MX browns and I have never thought that the shift keys needed more resistance, and the thought never crossed my mind when I opened up my Dragon.

I wouldn't worry about the switches so much. They are the same as other keyboards. Like I said before, mine ping a lot.

The first thing I noticed about it was the font they use for the legends and that the keys are not textured. I don't really like the legends that much but they are appropriate for the back-lighting (normal legends wouldn't let enough light through). If I wanted nice legends, I'd get custom caps and put them on a non-backlit board. As for the smoothness: I usually wash my hands before I sit down to type something, and they felt sorta grabby because they were new and so smooth.

Also, I'll just leave this here.

rowdy · « **Reply #61 on:** Mon, 01 October 2012, 21:19:11 »

Free shipping to where? Australia???

I might be interested - the online shop I ordered a Filco from no longer lists the keyboard I ordered, and seems to have no record of my customer account or order

noisyturtle · « **Reply #62 on:** Tue, 02 October 2012, 00:39:11 »

Crap, why did this thread have to come up now? Ok you, don't you go no where for two weeks, I'll be back. *dives into couch to collect loose change
But seriously, would you take a reserve on a MX red, or is this 1st come 1st serve?

lazerpointer · « **Reply #63 on:** Tue, 02 October 2012, 01:52:32 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Tue, 02 October 2012, 00:39:11

Crap, why did this thread have to come up now? Ok you, don't you go no where for two weeks, I'll be back. *dives into couch to collect loose change
But seriously, would you take a reserve on a MX red, or is this 1st come 1st serve?

Ditto the entire post... My thoughts exactly...

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #64 on:** Tue, 02 October 2012, 02:16:50 »

So basically this Year of the Dragon keyboard is just the TKL version of the 104 full sized Ducky Shine 2? If not, then are there any differences in terms of build quality and feature?

lazerpointer · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 02 October 2012, 02:19:58 »

The YoTD version has special 2012 keycap replacements for fgh and h and the marquis effect goes throughout the whole keyboard and then does a little animation in the middle. Other than that and the YoTD version being tenkeyless, yes they are the same. The reason I want a YoTD is so I can bring it to work to put on top of my stupid laptop keyboard.

mkawa · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 02 October 2012, 04:06:18 »

just fyi, this is a good deal

rowdy · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 02 October 2012, 05:13:49 »

Depending on where he ships to

akuJIWA · « **Reply #68 on:** Tue, 02 October 2012, 05:37:04 »

Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 02 October 2012, 05:13:49

Depending on where he ships to

It's free shipping, why it depends on where he ships to?

If you're from Australia, I can only think of PCCG having them, but they're sold out now. They were 169$ shipping excluded, so if adding shipping in, it'd be around 190$. This is pretty much a good deal.

imsto, how long does it take to ship to Australia or Malaysia?

rowdy · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 02 October 2012, 05:46:04 »

Most of these "free shipping" arrangements are CONUS only, and sometimes people forget to mention that. Like there is a $45 Filco in Classifieds atm, but postage from CONUS to Aus would more than double the cost.

I did consider getting one from PCCG, but I had an order on a Filco from AusPCMarket. But they have redesigned their site recently, and removed not only the Filco but also my account and presumably my order. Waiting to hear back from them. If it has disappeared, I will still be looking for a TKL with some sort of yellow theme and MX browns, and a YOTD with MX browns and yellow backlighting would fit the bill nicely, for only a few dollars more than the original Filco.

akuJIWA · « **Reply #70 on:** Tue, 02 October 2012, 06:20:46 »

Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 02 October 2012, 05:46:04

Most of these "free shipping" arrangements are CONUS only, and sometimes people forget to mention that. Like there is a $45 Filco in Classifieds atm, but postage from CONUS to Aus would more than double the cost.

I did consider getting one from PCCG, but I had an order on a Filco from AusPCMarket. But they have redesigned their site recently, and removed not only the Filco but also my account and presumably my order. Waiting to hear back from them. If it has disappeared, I will still be looking for a TKL with some sort of yellow theme and MX browns, and a YOTD with MX browns and yellow backlighting would fit the bill nicely, for only a few dollars more than the original Filco.

ouch. AusPC was cheaper?

rowdy · « **Reply #71 on:** Tue, 02 October 2012, 06:39:19 »

AusPC don't sell Duckys, but the yellow Filco was $154, including shipping.

mkawa · « **Reply #72 on:** Tue, 02 October 2012, 07:49:03 »

imsto is based in china.

rowdy · « **Reply #73 on:** Tue, 02 October 2012, 17:50:08 »

How do we order one of these, or at least reserve one? I'm still trying to find out if my yellow Filco is coming. If it's not, I would be interested in a YoTD with MX browns/yellow LEDs.

esoomenona · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 02 October 2012, 18:00:20 »

tjcaustin · « **Reply #75 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 10:53:03 »

Has anyone got any info about this?

wiredPANDA · « **Reply #76 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 11:08:10 »

Why'd I have to see this thread? Now, I'm debating picking up a black/red, again. I have to convince myself I don't need this, since I just got my Poker.

Noonoo · « **Reply #77 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 11:22:57 »

:S .... Im telling myself i didnt see this thread ... its gonna work

esoomenona · « **Reply #78 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 11:29:30 »

Mugen · « **Reply #79 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 11:30:58 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Wed, 03 October 2012, 10:53:03

Has anyone got any info about this?

Still waiting for imsto to respond to my PM or add details to the OP, still no word on how to order.

wiredPANDA · « **Reply #80 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 12:08:34 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 03 October 2012, 11:29:30

Just sell me your poker and then buy one of these

Neva. =p

Always the Poker GB that's going on now.

And I'm thinking these are going to sell fast once imsto adds purchasing information. Selling out on reds will help me control my impulse buying.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #81 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 12:37:47 »

Well, that's weird. I got a reply to my message and it was just him telling me no 0100s had been sold. No info on how to actually buy one.

esoomenona · « **Reply #82 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 12:49:42 »

tjcaustin · « **Reply #83 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 13:06:43 »

You chose well. Wanna buy a race with blues, too? Cause I know a guy that has one NIB...

esoomenona · « **Reply #84 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 13:12:57 »

Mugen · « **Reply #85 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 17:35:51 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Thu, 04 October 2012, 12:37:47

Well, that's weird. I got a reply to my message and it was just him telling me no 0100s had been sold. No info on how to actually buy one.

Same here, waiting for response on how to pay him >_<

rowdy · « **Reply #86 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 19:21:26 »

I've been able to find out that my existing order for a Filco from a local supplier is still on its way, having been held up for a couple of weeks (customs?).

So for now I will back out of this group buy, in case anyone is counting who said they want what.

If the Filco does not arrive at all, I will definitely still be interested in one of these (yellow/brown), but it won't be for another week or two, and I don't want to hold up anyone else who is interested during the meanwhile.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #87 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 19:33:05 »

Customs here is being weird, too. My CCnG have been sitting in NYC for like a week and a half and no response to my queries about it.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #88 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 19:35:41 »

They're probably waiting for a bribe.

imsto · « **Reply #89 on:** Fri, 05 October 2012, 10:53:54 »

hi guys it's been the National day of China, it's 8 days' holiday.

esoomenona · « **Reply #90 on:** Fri, 05 October 2012, 10:54:55 »

imsto · « **Reply #91 on:** Fri, 05 October 2012, 11:07:45 »

yes
I wil put them on right now, it may take few minutes.

imsto · « **Reply #92 on:** Fri, 05 October 2012, 11:37:03 »

all the numbers'd be uploaded.

only 70 available.

price 160$ with free shipping.

red/blue/brown MX switch available. only 5 black MX switch available.

there's a keyhain as the gift, and together with a dyesubed red geekhack on grey key.

serial number below available

red switch: 0751~0755 0696~0700 0711~0715 0431~0435 0736~0740 0761~0763 ~0421~0425 0781~0785 0731~0735 0741~0745

brown switch: 1351~1355 1371~1375 1481~1485 1461~1465 1536 1539

blue switch： 0081～0085 0176~0180 0171~0175 0131~0135 0156 0158 0160

black switch： 01836 01837 01839 01840

IPT · « **Reply #93 on:** Fri, 05 October 2012, 11:42:00 »

maybe im just being a nub, but what's the significance of choosing serial numbers?

lazerpointer · « **Reply #94 on:** Fri, 05 October 2012, 11:45:17 »

I think it's just an easy way of tracking which ones are claimed.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #95 on:** Fri, 05 October 2012, 11:45:42 »

Is there a review of this keyboard somewhere? I'm especially interested in the internals. And does anyone know if the case is interchangeable with a Filco case?

Quote from: projectD on Fri, 05 October 2012, 11:42:00

maybe im just being a nub, but what's the significance of choosing serial numbers?

None. You might have a lucky number that you prefer, that's all.

akuJIWA · « **Reply #96 on:** Fri, 05 October 2012, 11:47:08 »

imsto, free shipping within us? or global?

imsto · « **Reply #97 on:** Fri, 05 October 2012, 12:02:11 »

Quote from: akuJIWA on Fri, 05 October 2012, 11:47:08

imsto, free shipping within us? or global?

global, but if it's tooooo far plz give me the chance to get some shipping cost....

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Fri, 05 October 2012, 11:45:42

Is there a review of this keyboard somewhere? I'm especially interested in the internals. And does anyone know if the case is interchangeable with a Filco case?

Quote from: projectD on Fri, 05 October 2012, 11:42:00
maybe im just being a nub, but what's the significance of choosing serial numbers?
None. You might have a lucky number that you prefer, that's all.

filco case can not be ued ..

imsto · « **Reply #98 on:** Fri, 05 October 2012, 12:03:06 »

if u like some certain numbers then may choose it.

esoomenona · « **Reply #99 on:** Fri, 05 October 2012, 12:06:32 »

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Author Topic: Ducky limited edition dragon group buy for GHer only 56 left now (Read 50200 times)