Topre lovers, brace yourselves...

[flacman]

I want custom double shot / dye-sub windows caps in different colours..

[calavera]

If you're refering to the surface, they feel scratchy for sure.

[Jocelyn]

If you're refering to the surface, they feel scratchy for sure.

They look like they'd feel nice

[calavera]

They do but I switched them out because they seem to wear very easily.


EDIT: They could be just getting dirty as someone told me.

[Halverson]

Not huge on scratchy or wear. Looks very similar to my pbt race stock caps.
Either way, mines on route from Korea. Perhaps I'll find some pink n green for a swap.

[sth]

I want custom double shot / dye-sub windows caps in different colours..

ooh now i want doubleshot 6 color apple command keys

[geminimech]

I've had it for a few days now and I love it but two cons for me personally:

1. Need to use both hands to use function row F1 and F2. I can only reach as far as F3. Small hands FTL.
2. Print on key caps are somewhat inconsistent or they're already show signs of wear. A, S, D in particular. (gonna replace them with topre RF dye subs though)

I'm still debating if I should sell mine, because typing on them is fking awesome.

If you do decide to sell, I reserve the right to be first in line

Good to know about the caps.  I would likely replace them with RF dye-subs as well, but it would still probably piss me off to get an expensive board with lasered PBT's as a selling point only for them to fall short in the QC department.

[MJ45]

I've had it for a few days now and I love it but two cons for me personally:

1. Need to use both hands to use function row F1 and F2. I can only reach as far as F3. Small hands FTL.
2. Print on key caps are somewhat inconsistent or they're already show signs of wear. A, S, D in particular. (gonna replace them with topre RF dye subs though)

I'm still debating if I should sell mine, because typing on them is fking awesome.

If you do decide to sell, I reserve the right to be first in line

Good to know about the caps.  I would likely replace them with RF dye-subs as well, but it would still probably piss me off to get an expensive board with lasered PBT's as a selling point only for them to fall short in the QC department.

If you use RF caps you'll be short of a full set because the win & app keys are 1x and other mods 1.5x, plus RF caps are expensive. It would cost about the same to get a RF 87u or HHKB Pro 2. Topre sets are limited to RF or HHKB sets right now.

[flacman]

I've had it for a few days now and I love it but two cons for me personally:

1. Need to use both hands to use function row F1 and F2. I can only reach as far as F3. Small hands FTL.
2. Print on key caps are somewhat inconsistent or they're already show signs of wear. A, S, D in particular. (gonna replace them with topre RF dye subs though)

I'm still debating if I should sell mine, because typing on them is fking awesome.

If you do decide to sell, I reserve the right to be first in line

Good to know about the caps.  I would likely replace them with RF dye-subs as well, but it would still probably piss me off to get an expensive board with lasered PBT's as a selling point only for them to fall short in the QC department.

If you use RF caps you'll be short of a full set because the win & app keys are 1x and other mods 1.5x, plus RF caps are expensive. It would cost about the same to get a RF 87u or HHKB Pro 2. Topre sets are limited to RF or HHKB sets right now.

Yes, but from what I've read. The FC660C seems some sort of middle ground between the HHKB and RF series - so even with the extra cost for dye-sub RF caps, it still may be worth it, depending on your preference over the two others.

[tauburn]

anybody here know if these work on mac osx? the site doesnt say they do, but it doesnt say they dont either. if one of you could test one out on a mac and let me know i'd really appreciate it

[hashbaz]

anybody here know if these work on mac osx? the site doesnt say they do, but it doesnt say they dont either. if one of you could test one out on a mac and let me know i'd really appreciate it.

I believe aggiejy has one, and he's a Mac guy.  I'll take mine home tonight and try it on my Macbook.

[tauburn]

anybody here know if these work on mac osx? the site doesnt say they do, but it doesnt say they dont either. if one of you could test one out on a mac and let me know i'd really appreciate it.

I believe aggiejy has one, and he's a Mac guy.  I'll take mine home tonight and try it on my Macbook.

alright great

[geminimech]

I've had it for a few days now and I love it but two cons for me personally:

1. Need to use both hands to use function row F1 and F2. I can only reach as far as F3. Small hands FTL.
2. Print on key caps are somewhat inconsistent or they're already show signs of wear. A, S, D in particular. (gonna replace them with topre RF dye subs though)

I'm still debating if I should sell mine, because typing on them is fking awesome.

If you do decide to sell, I reserve the right to be first in line

Good to know about the caps.  I would likely replace them with RF dye-subs as well, but it would still probably piss me off to get an expensive board with lasered PBT's as a selling point only for them to fall short in the QC department.

If you use RF caps you'll be short of a full set because the win & app keys are 1x and other mods 1.5x, plus RF caps are expensive. It would cost about the same to get a RF 87u or HHKB Pro 2. Topre sets are limited to RF or HHKB sets right now.

Yeah, I've already resigned myself to the fact that while this board is offered as a budget 'entry' level Topre, I'm willing to go above and beyond to get it where I want.  I already have an 87u, and I'm not keen on a HHKB layout, at least not yet.  I know I wouldn't be able to get a full set on the board, but I'm okay with that.  I did something similar with my Choc mini, with some lasered PBT's I harvested from a Cherry G81 with MY's.  I probably should have said 'replace most of them with RF dye-subs'. 

[aggiejy]

anybody here know if these work on mac osx? the site doesnt say they do, but it doesnt say they dont either. if one of you could test one out on a mac and let me know i'd really appreciate it

It works perfect on a Mac!  Any particular concerns? I've been using it as my primary for about a week now I guess, I love!

[tauburn]

anybody here know if these work on mac osx? the site doesnt say they do, but it doesnt say they dont either. if one of you could test one out on a mac and let me know i'd really appreciate it

It works perfect on a Mac!  Any particular concerns? I've been using it as my primary for about a week now I guess, I love!

ok thats great to hear. it's just because if i were to get one i would use it with my imac

[aggiejy]

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anybody here know if these work on mac osx? the site doesnt say they do, but it doesnt say they dont either. if one of you could test one out on a mac and let me know i'd really appreciate it

It works perfect on a Mac!  Any particular concerns? I've been using it as my primary for about a week now I guess, I love!

ok thats great to hear. it's just because if i were to get one i would use it with my imac

The only thing I should mention is that, at least for me, it feels a lot more natural to have the Fn key on the left side instead of the right.  There is a dip switch to do that (#3).  If you like that, the drawback is that of course you'll have to use something else for your option key.  (Some Mac users don't use that much, but I use it quite a bit.)  However, I had already gotten in the habit of using my CapsLock key as my option due to one of my Filcos having a Fn key in the normal location.  So this change doesn't affect me at all.  Just throwing it out there! 

[MJ45]

anybody here know if these work on mac osx? the site doesnt say they do, but it doesnt say they dont either. if one of you could test one out on a mac and let me know i'd really appreciate it

It works perfect on a Mac!  Any particular concerns? I've been using it as my primary for about a week now I guess, I love!

ok thats great to hear. it's just because if i were to get one i would use it with my imac

As a long time Mac user I've found just about any keyboard will work, using the keyboard settings in System Preferences in the OS X.xx and KeyRemap4Macbook you can make any keyboard do whatever you need or want. Although I prefer keyboard hardware or dip switch settings built in, or a fully programmable controller. 

[aggiejy]

The only board I've heard that just doesn't work well at all is the old Choc Mini. Also, the Filco or Goldtouch tenkey pad has some issues if you hit num lock. But otherwise, just about every board works great on a Mac!

[daerid]

anybody here know if these work on mac osx? the site doesnt say they do, but it doesnt say they dont either. if one of you could test one out on a mac and let me know i'd really appreciate it

Currently using it on OSX with Dip Switches #1 and #2 turned on (Swapping Caps and Control, and Win/Command and Alt/Option). Works perfectly.'

The only, and I mean ONLY, problem that I've found with this board is that I'm pretty sure there's absolutely no way to hit the Ctrl+Shift+Esc combo in Windows to bring up the Task Manager (as Shift+Esc send a ~ key).

[KuhnTang]

well, you can always press ctrl + alt + del and then simply select task manager.  But I guess that defeats the purpose of hotkeys.

[MJ45]

well, you can always press ctrl + alt + del and then simply select task manager.  But I guess that defeats the purpose of hotkeys.

As a occasional Windows user I find that is needed a lot, they should have the Win key do that.

[zoolzoo]

Any "easy" way to obtain this board?

[flacman]

Any "easy" way to obtain this board?

Proxy it from Leopold.co.kr / Go to Japan / Korea and buy it there.

[BB__]

Any "easy" way to obtain this board?

Proxy it from Leopold.co.kr / Go to Japan / Korea and buy it there.

http://item2.gmarket.co.kr/English/detailview/Item.aspx?goodscode=353374845&pos_shop_cd=RC&pos_class_cd=111111111&pos_class_kind=T

They ship international. Seems like they work like proxy shipping.
Still waiting mine.

[flacman]

Any "easy" way to obtain this board?

Proxy it from Leopold.co.kr / Go to Japan / Korea and buy it there.

http://item2.gmarket.co.kr/English/detailview/Item.aspx?goodscode=353374845&pos_shop_cd=RC&pos_class_cd=111111111&pos_class_kind=T

They ship international. Seems like they work like proxy shipping.
Still waiting mine.

And Gmarket, my bad.

[geminimech]

There may or may not be a GB going on right now

[zoolzoo]

Any "easy" way to obtain this board?

Proxy it from Leopold.co.kr / Go to Japan / Korea and buy it there.

http://item2.gmarket.co.kr/English/detailview/Item.aspx?goodscode=353374845&pos_shop_cd=RC&pos_class_cd=111111111&pos_class_kind=T

They ship international. Seems like they work like proxy shipping.
Still waiting mine.

[BB__]

Even more surprise after paying by Paypal. GMarket will ask you to send them passport and credit card image by email.  Not sure if it is safe or not.
From my location (mongolia), didn't found any other way get this keyboard.
Also seems like seller is from leopold he uses email from leopold.co.kr.

Used google translate.
Option is : Korean or English printed version
Additional Option: Red esc, key puller, purple wasd, etc.

[zoolzoo]

I just got on boost's gb for this board. I would do the same before it fills up.

[Yuuki]

Even more surprise after paying by Paypal. GMarket will ask you to send them passport and credit card image by email.  Not sure if it is safe or not.
From my location (mongolia), didn't found any other way get this keyboard.
Also seems like seller is from leopold he uses email from leopold.co.kr.

Used google translate.
Option is : Korean or English printed version
Additional Option: Red esc, key puller, purple wasd, etc.

It was the same for me and I sent them a scan of my ID. No problem after that. (ordered 2 rf)

[Kmynis]

It was the same for me and I sent them a scan of my ID. No problem after that. (ordered 2 rf)
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Did you have to pay any import tax? I'm also in EU and I'm seriously considering getting one. However I'm little afraid because once I bought a keyboard from PChome and some ****ers in customs put more tax than the keyboard is worth itself.


Credit card and ID are probably necessary to avoid carders.

[Shuki]

Ordered a topre 55g from them, sent them a picture of my student ID. I can vouch for their validity.

For customs charges, all I can say in the UK it is luck of the draw. Unless its marked as gift, mostly you will incur a customs charge.

[calavera]

Gmarket is one of the largest online shopping malls in Korea.

[mauri]

Unfortunately there are no iso 60% topres, even the tkls seem huge compared to filco tkl :{

[Kmynis]

Yeah, that's sad. The upper lip is ugly on rf. I wish it had a case like filco's-sharp and narrow.

[Yuuki]

It was the same for me and I sent them a scan of my ID. No problem after that. (ordered 2 rf)

Did you have to pay any import tax? I'm also in EU and I'm seriously considering getting one. However I'm little afraid because once I bought a keyboard from PChome and some ****ers in customs put more tax than the keyboard is worth itself.


Credit card and ID are probably necessary to avoid carders.
[/quote]

nope didnt pay tax. Just a matter of luck so don't count on it

[davkol]

Did you have to pay any import tax? I'm also in EU and I'm seriously considering getting one. However I'm little afraid because once I bought a keyboard from PChome and some ****ers in customs put more tax than the keyboard is worth itself.

Sounds like a mess. This sort of stuff usually works even here, in Czechia (dear 'murricans, please, don't confuse it with Chechnya). You have to fill one or two forms, send them a screenshot of the eshop or your PayPal account, and that's it.

[mauri]

Did you have to pay any import tax? I'm also in EU and I'm seriously considering getting one. However I'm little afraid because once I bought a keyboard from PChome and some ****ers in customs put more tax than the keyboard is worth itself.

Sounds like a mess. This sort of stuff usually works even here, in Czechia (dear 'murricans, please, don't confuse it with Chechnya). You have to fill one or two forms, send them a screenshot of the eshop or your PayPal account, and that's it.

Sounds so strict, I haven't paid any taxes so far, I just lie about the price and even tho there have been receipts in the box it still worked (goods worth less than 22€ are not taxable)

[davkol]

goods worth less than 22€ are not taxable

That applies EU-wide.

[mauri]

goods worth less than 22€ are not taxable

That applies EU-wide.

I've had packages come from states as well and i could be wrong but goods inside eu do not have import taxes o_o? that's one of the points of it

oh right, well still can't you lie bout the price? I'm not obligated to provide any documents, unless caught :d

[davkol]

It's questionable whether it's ethical, or not, but the main reason why I don't lie about it is... laziness.

[mauri]

It's questionable whether it's ethical, or not, but the main reason why I don't lie about it is... laziness.

ethical? perhaps not, but economical? definitely. +20% is a lot.

[DaveyG]

No import duty in the U.K. but VAT is charge at 20% unless its marked as a gift, in which case you may not pay anything. Link may be useful to UK dwellers

http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation/

[vivalarevolución]

What's the deal with custom fees?  Why do these impose such large fee?  Some sort of protectionist policy to stimulate buying from within the country?  Or is it just bureaucrats looking to fund their incompetent government agency (says a bureaucrat himself)?

[daerid]

I believe it's an economic thing. Say somebody in the US buys some goods from some business in the UK. That's money actually leaving the US economy. So the US imposes import fees to try and recuperate some of those lost funds.

Trade/Import/Export tariffs are the oldest taxes in existence.

[vivalarevolución]

I believe it's an economic thing. Say somebody in the US buys some goods from some business in the UK. That's money actually leaving the US economy. So the US imposes import fees to try and recuperate some of those lost funds.

Trade/Import/Export tariffs are the oldest taxes in existence.

Here's a more effective strategy to stimulate domestic business.  The customs people should send a notice to a domestic business that makes the product people have to import from a foreign business.  The notice will say:

"Your products are inferior to the manufacturer in country X.  Customers are increasingly buying from this foreign business.  Get your act together, make better stuff, and maybe you won't be losing so many customers."

[daerid]

Lol. Nice thought, but pretty much impossible in practice.

[blakespot]

Odd. I ordered from GMarket a few days ago. They charged my card a few days later. I emailed to ask when it would ship (order says "pre-request" status) - they said held up due to my needing to send a photo of my ccard in (with some #'s obscured). I did that today...but they had charged my card already...

Seems...odd.



bp

[daerid]

Identity verification, most likely.

[BB__]

Odd. I ordered from GMarket a few days ago. They charged my card a few days later. I emailed to ask when it would ship (order says "pre-request" status) - they said held up due to my needing to send a photo of my ccard in (with some #'s obscured). I did that today...but they had charged my card already...

Seems...odd.



bp

Same here. I was asked to send them my passport with credit card(only front side) photo but not separately.
After verification, they sent me confirmation mail.
Now it is delivered in domestic(1.7kg) and waiting for international shipping.