Author Topic: New MKC Keyboard GeekKey87-A? (Read 10536 times)

pasph · « **on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 17:16:06 »

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.111.OEvWzs&id=22218796115

reverkiller · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 17:21:58 »

Only $240? Not a bad price at all!

tp4tissue · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 17:22:41 »

Ah.. that design must cut down on price dramatically.. no curve, and the bottom plate is just flat screw in.

Is it a bit "too simplistic" I mean... simple's good.. but I'd like a slight touch of flair.. This just screams, Rectangle.. hmm...

Well, if it's <$300 shipped from China, I'm sold.

where do you see the price???

pasph · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 17:27:49 »

¥1328.00 - 1428.00 = $215 - 230
Then you will have to add shipping and Taobao agent fee

reverkiller · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 17:28:39 »

I used this:

http://buyfromtaobao.com/ShoppingCart.aspx

pasph · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 17:37:54 »

They are also backlit

laffindude · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 18:48:04 »

I like how flat the board is. Odd that the board don't have the nipples for indexing.
Someone buy one and open it up.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:02:46 »

Interesting...

phetto · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:04:24 »

Buy it for the case only!

reverkiller · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:05:33 »

Quote from: phetto on Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:04:24

Buy it for the case only!

It is cheaper than the MKC filco case... But the question remains if it fits

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Halverson · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:11:28 »

Green case...green leds....mother of mercy. I think I need to get one of these....

phetto · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:14:45 »

^ with toxic / ccng = GG

Halverson · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:17:38 »

Quote from: phetto on Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:14:45

^ with toxic / ccng = GG

Actually I have purple backlit Ducky caps coming in the mail, with no backlit board. And I have been wondering about getting a green led board for them. I love my purp N green!

mashby · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:22:11 »

Would this work for a Phantom build?

AKIMbO · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:26:47 »

Someone contact Feng....see if he can broker a deal between MKC and GH.

Halverson · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:34:47 »

Quote from: AKIMbO on Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:26:47

Someone contact Feng....see if he can broker a deal between MKC and GH.

I sent him a message about getting one through him instead of taobao, hopefully I get a reply soon.
Also, would kill to get it made with green switches, the green machine!

alaricljs · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:36:01 »

Quote from: Halverson on Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:17:38

Actually I have purple backlit Ducky caps coming in the mail, with no backlit board. And I have been wondering about getting a green led board for them. I love my purp N green!

Do you mean Purple 2nd shot? (ie: not the legend, I know these aren't DS)

Halverson · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:37:00 »

Quote from: alaricljs on Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:36:01

Quote from: Halverson on Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:17:38
Actually I have purple backlit Ducky caps coming in the mail, with no backlit board. And I have been wondering about getting a green led board for them. I love my purp N green!

Do you mean Purple 2nd shot? (ie: not the legend, I know these aren't DS)

These bad boys. I got them, just because I love them and had nothing to use them on.

alaricljs · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:38:57 »

Green backlit and you can be The Riddler.

Halverson · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:43:06 »

Quote from: alaricljs on Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:38:57

Green backlit and you can be The Riddler.

Possibly, but I was thinking more along the lines of Barney the big ol' purple dinosaur. Either way, it'll be my sweetness.

alaricljs · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:45:34 »

Gack! Are you really that young?

Halverson · « **Reply #21 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:53:20 »

Quote from: alaricljs on Tue, 15 January 2013, 19:45:34

Gack! Are you really that young?

Implying I'm young for knowing Barney? Or do you think I watch the show? Hah

Turkishrambo · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 21:36:04 »

Leslieann · « **Reply #23 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 21:50:47 »

Quote from: Turkishrambo on Tue, 15 January 2013, 21:36:04

GB!!

Absolutely.
So long as it can fit Filco/QFR internals (or even if it just has decent internals), it's well worth it.

Actually, at that rate, it's not a bad deal to build a custom board around. A custom pcb, custom controller, some keycaps and you have an aluminum Phantom for relatively cheap.

Turkishrambo · « **Reply #24 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 21:56:50 »

Quote from: Leslieann on Tue, 15 January 2013, 21:50:47

Quote from: Turkishrambo on Tue, 15 January 2013, 21:36:04
GB!!
Absolutely.
So long as it can fit Filco/QFR internals (or even if it just has decent internals), it's well worth it.

Actually, at that rate, it's not a bad deal to build a custom board around. A custom pcb, custom controller, some keycaps and you have an aluminum Phantom for relatively cheap.

ofc

Germiphene · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 22:06:56 »

Yeah, so do we know if this would it a phantom pcb? Wasn't there something about having to modify a filco case to make the phantom pcb fit? I believe it had to do with where the filco puts its controller by the arrow keys. Would that prevent this from working?

Leslieann · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 22:18:42 »

Quote from: Germiphene on Tue, 15 January 2013, 22:06:56

Yeah, so do we know if this would it a phantom pcb? Wasn't there something about having to modify a filco case to make the phantom pcb fit? I believe it had to do with where the filco puts its controller by the arrow keys. Would that prevent this from working?

The Phantom controller extends quite a ways below the PCB, where Filco only has the cable coming out the bottom and the controller on top above the arrow keys.

This keyboard is more likely similar to a Filco, but regardless, it will depend on how deep it is inside.

alaricljs · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 22:22:06 »

It's not deep as you can see from the pics. It's a flat case, no angle at all so no space underneath at the back edge.

Halverson · « **Reply #28 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 22:23:51 »

There will be a GB ran for this soon

Leslieann · « **Reply #29 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 22:35:05 »

Quote from: alaricljs on Tue, 15 January 2013, 22:22:06

It's not deep as you can see from the pics. It's a flat case, no angle at all so no space underneath at the back edge.

You're right, there is no chance of putting a Phantom in this without cutting a hole in it.

Sifo · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 15 January 2013, 22:38:21 »

I want if it still fits Filco

FabsSpeed · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 03:02:29 »

I want one!

tp4tissue · « **Reply #32 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 03:09:14 »

You guys don't think it's "TOO" rectangular?

I mean.. it's the "ugly" kind of rectangle.. as opposed to the usual "good" rectangle we like

The bezel is the same width on all sides.. I don't like that... it looks bad..

If any of you guys know Chinese, I'd describe it as 看上去很傻。。。。。

White people do not put that through the translator, it will not translate properly. Closest English translation would be Carlos Mencia: De-DeDe

Sifo · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 03:52:08 »

Yeah I agree too rectangular. Good description btw. It's silly/awkward looking I guess.

pasph · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:06:56 »

Quote from: Sifo on Wed, 16 January 2013, 03:52:08

Yeah I agree too rectangular. Good description btw. It's silly/awkward looking I guess.

I agree, but it's the only kb with a metallic case (not custom) and also backlit, wish some other vendor will follow

TheProfosist · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:18:25 »

I pmd feng on this anyone have anymore info? Like if its built or unbuilt or all it comes with because i think this is the one that includes the pcb but i may be wrong...

Leslieann · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:48:50 »

Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 16 January 2013, 03:09:14

You guys don't think it's "TOO" rectangular?

And the alternative is?

TheProfosist · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:57:38 »

Quote from: Leslieann on Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:48:50

Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 16 January 2013, 03:09:14
You guys don't think it's "TOO" rectangular?
And the alternative is?

its being too oval idk?

tp4tissue · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 05:02:59 »

Quote from: TheProfosist on Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:57:38

Quote from: Leslieann on Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:48:50
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 16 January 2013, 03:09:14
You guys don't think it's "TOO" rectangular?
And the alternative is?
its being too oval idk?

what I'm saying is there is a certain Proportioning of "the bezel" which looks GOOD.. usually you aim to strike a balance using the golden ratio...

Now, in the case of "this case", it just looks "OFF"

I used the very imprecise terms "too rectangular" just to point out it's odd looking proportions..

Leslieann · « **Reply #39 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 06:43:47 »

Quote from: TheProfosist on Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:57:38

Quote from: Leslieann on Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:48:50
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 16 January 2013, 03:09:14
You guys don't think it's "TOO" rectangular?
And the alternative is?
its being too oval idk?

Alternative as in other cases.
The alternatives at the moment are pretty much this or Vortex if you want a brand new aluminum case.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 07:03:00 »

Quote from: Leslieann on Wed, 16 January 2013, 06:43:47

Quote from: TheProfosist on Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:57:38
Quote from: Leslieann on Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:48:50
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 16 January 2013, 03:09:14
You guys don't think it's "TOO" rectangular?
And the alternative is?
its being too oval idk?
Alternative as in other cases.
The alternatives at the moment are pretty much this or Vortex if you want a brand new aluminum case.

isnt this more than just a case though because i thought mkc was working on a whole keyboard.

Halverson · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 07:45:54 »

Quote from: TheProfosist on Wed, 16 January 2013, 07:03:00

Quote from: Leslieann on Wed, 16 January 2013, 06:43:47
Quote from: TheProfosist on Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:57:38
Quote from: Leslieann on Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:48:50
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 16 January 2013, 03:09:14
You guys don't think it's "TOO" rectangular?
And the alternative is?
its being too oval idk?
Alternative as in other cases.
The alternatives at the moment are pretty much this or Vortex if you want a brand new aluminum case.
isnt this more than just a case though because i thought mkc was working on a whole keyboard.

It's indeed a full keyboard. And once Feng is back up and at 100%, he will be doing a GB for them, and most likely answer all of our questions.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 07:52:21 »

Quote from: Halverson on Wed, 16 January 2013, 07:45:54

Quote from: TheProfosist on Wed, 16 January 2013, 07:03:00
Quote from: Leslieann on Wed, 16 January 2013, 06:43:47
Quote from: TheProfosist on Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:57:38
Quote from: Leslieann on Wed, 16 January 2013, 04:48:50
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 16 January 2013, 03:09:14
You guys don't think it's "TOO" rectangular?
And the alternative is?
its being too oval idk?
Alternative as in other cases.
The alternatives at the moment are pretty much this or Vortex if you want a brand new aluminum case.
isnt this more than just a case though because i thought mkc was working on a whole keyboard.

It's indeed a full keyboard. And once Feng is back up and at 100%, he will be doing a GB for them, and most likely answer all of our questions.

sweet cant wait!

TheProfosist · « **Reply #43 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:59:58 »

Im getting mint flavor!

Halverson · « **Reply #44 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 21:07:22 »

Quote from: TheProfosist on Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:59:58

Im getting mint flavor!

I'm getting double mint! Although, I'd love triple mint even more!

Acetrak · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 21:07:56 »

Green+purple reminds me of Hulk

Halverson · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 21:19:19 »

Quote from: Acetrak on Wed, 16 January 2013, 21:07:56

Green+purple reminds me of Hulk

Reminds me of what I'm going to do to the MKC board.

Hyde · « **Reply #47 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 22:15:29 »

Mmmmm I'm split on this one. On one hand it's awesome that they're releasing their aluminum case again. But on the other hand I think the last case they made for Filco just feel a lot more "oomph".

Halverson · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 16 January 2013, 22:47:39 »

Quote from: Hyde on Wed, 16 January 2013, 22:15:29

Mmmmm I'm split on this one. On one hand it's awesome that they're releasing their aluminum case again. But on the other hand I think the last case they made for Filco just feel a lot more "oomph".

True, but this one is a full board and cheaper.

thinkpc · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 22 January 2013, 22:00:28 »

Quote from: Halverson on Tue, 15 January 2013, 22:23:51

There will be a GB ran for this soon

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Author Topic: New MKC Keyboard GeekKey87-A? (Read 10536 times)