Author Topic: Leopold 660C up at EK (Read 8438 times)

dante · « **on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 16:17:07 »

http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=leopold,compact&pid=fc660c

Sniping · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 16:20:57 »

Too bad they want $25 for tax and shipping from me. $215 =( I think I'll stick with the GB.

Thechemist · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:19:48 »

$201 shipped for me

must resist......

osxoep · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:26:13 »

Quote from: Sniping on Sat, 11 May 2013, 16:20:57

Too bad they want $25 for tax and shipping from me. $215 =( I think I'll stick with the GB.

Try $56 shipping and then I'll get hit by import tax too.

odyssomay · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:32:03 »

$56 shipping + 25% tax + 20% customs. It's great to live in sweden.

Sniping · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:40:28 »

Seems like the 660C's from EK don't come with the lavender WASD and arrow keys and red Escape?

osxoep · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:41:42 »

Quote from: Sniping on Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:40:28

Seems like the 660C's from EK don't come with the lavender WASD and arrow keys and red Escape?

Apparently neither do the boost GB KBs

longweight · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:44:58 »

No blank option

Jocelyn · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:46:18 »

Quote from: longweight on Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:44:58

No blank option

Agreed, I'm holding out and hoping for this in the future.

dante · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:50:28 »

Quote from: Jocelyn on Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:46:18

Quote from: longweight on Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:44:58
No blank option

Agreed, I'm holding out and hoping for this in the future.

Looks like Blank keys are only available on the Cherry MX version of this board.

jwaz · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:51:18 »

No newsletter or update to the main page? He must be in quite a hurry to get these to us.

dante · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:56:41 »

As of this post 10 units (35 of 45) have been sold.

jwaz · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 18:11:29 »

Quote from: dante on Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:56:41

As of this post 10 units (35 of 45) have been sold.

Only 15 RF 104UGs

ValerieV · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 20:27:47 »

I bought one. I will do a video review after i get it. I still think i am not going to sell my HHKB. I still love it and with the exception of the nondedicated arrow keys, it is a wonderful keyboard.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 20:28:17 »

After hearing Boost canceled the GB, I grabbed one from here. There were 42 people in the GB, so that alone will deplete EK's inventory when the rest of them hear about it.

I'll most likely will be doing a review on mine since these are relatively new and different enough from HHKB and RF.

Quote from: odyssomay on Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:32:03

$56 shipping + 25% tax + 20% customs. It's great to live in sweden.

Get someone in the US to buy one to proxy. Mark it as gift with a very low declared value.

Shuki · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 20:44:23 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 11 May 2013, 20:28:17

Get someone in the US to buy one to proxy. Mark it as gift with a very low declared value.

Where to find such a trustworthy individual?

ValerieV · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 20:55:13 »

I would be happy to do it for you if i could trust you. I have no problem with it.

rainb1ood · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 20:59:33 »

Just noticed the imprinted equation, by quick googling C=Q/V relates to capacitance. What does the second half part mean?

Shuki · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 21:13:37 »

Quote from: ValerieV on Sat, 11 May 2013, 20:55:13

I would be happy to do it for you if i could trust you. I have no problem with it.

Sent you a PM

jabar · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 23:24:59 »

Quote from: rainb1ood on Sat, 11 May 2013, 20:59:33

Just noticed the imprinted equation, by quick googling C=Q/V relates to capacitance. What does the second half part mean?

e*A/t refers specifically to a capacitor's capability to store charge as a function of the material's dielectric constant and the area of the parallel plates storing the charge.

qtan5370 · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 23:41:45 »

Is there a carrier in EU for Leopold? If not, I might consider selling it to EU.

SmallFry · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 23:48:45 »

Shame that Boost cancelled his GB. Oh well.

KangarooZombies · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:36:13 »

Just bought one from EK. Was in for the boost one, but he cancelled, EK will work just fine. They are sold out of the Lavender WASD caps now though, both types. I tried adding the lettered ones to my purchase, said they were sold out. Too bad :/

If anyone happens to have an extra WASD lavender set for topre they dont need anymore...

therecorder · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 04:38:23 »

Quote from: qtan5370 on Sat, 11 May 2013, 23:41:45

Is there a carrier in EU for Leopold? If not, I might consider selling it to EU.

Not that I'm aware of. Oddly, Leopold-China is only selling the FC660M (the one I purchased from you).
www.leopold-china.com
http://leopold-china.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.w5001-284146305.2.41owUO

The Topre switch Leopold- FC660C - (which I just purchased from Elite, and never thought to ask you about) is not listed.

I'm sure that they would sell.

ValerieV · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 06:25:13 »

What are the differences in the models? Also, i do wonder if EK will sell the new Leopold brown and blue switch space saving keyboards.

Jocelyn · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 06:26:52 »

Quote from: ValerieV on Sun, 12 May 2013, 06:25:13

What are the differences in the models? Also, i do wonder if EK will sell the new Leopold brown and blue switch space saving keyboards.

M is MX, while C is Topre

ValerieV · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 06:56:53 »

Thank you. Is there a way i can order one of the MX keyboards? I can't translate their website to order one myself.

therecorder · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 07:00:06 »

Quote from: ValerieV on Sun, 12 May 2013, 06:56:53

Thank you. Is there a way i can order one of the MX keyboards? I can't translate their website to order one myself.

Contact Qtang... He ordered one for me.
qtang1s@gmail.com

Kmynis · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 07:09:14 »

Quote from: qtan5370 on Sat, 11 May 2013, 23:41:45

Is there a carrier in EU for Leopold? If not, I might consider selling it to EU.

No, there is none. Consider it, please. I'd be in trance if someone based in EU started selling it. It's scary to get into the tax raffle, it sucks to pay 50dolla for the shipping across the globe.

Shuki · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 07:36:29 »

Quote from: qtan5370 on Sat, 11 May 2013, 23:41:45

Is there a carrier in EU for Leopold? If not, I might consider selling it to EU.

If the shipping was the same price as what I paid for the poker mini from you, I would definitely buy one.

ValerieV · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 07:52:03 »

Quote from: therecorder on Sun, 12 May 2013, 07:00:06

Quote from: ValerieV on Sun, 12 May 2013, 06:56:53
Thank you. Is there a way i can order one of the MX keyboards? I can't translate their website to order one myself.

Contact Qtang... He ordered one for me.
qtang1s@gmail.com

Thanks. Just did.

osxoep · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 13:20:13 »

Quote from: rainb1ood on Sat, 11 May 2013, 20:59:33

Show Image

Just noticed the imprinted equation, by quick googling C=Q/V relates to capacitance. What does the second half part mean?

It's for parallel plate capacitors
Capacitance = (epsilon)*(A/t)
where epsilon is the permittivity of free space (iirc), A is the area of the plates and t is the distance between the two plates.

qtan5370 · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 13 May 2013, 02:37:46 »

Shipping? Shipping is only relate to weight and size....For U.K. we can even handle the VAT in the shipping cost.

660C is coming.

Shuki · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 13 May 2013, 07:00:59 »

You will be selling them via your ebay store?

osxoep · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 13 May 2013, 07:14:14 »

Quote from: qtan5370 on Mon, 13 May 2013, 02:37:46

Shipping? Shipping is only relate to weight and size....For U.K. we can even handle the VAT in the shipping cost.

660C is coming.

How do you handle VAT? Do you have a VAT number?

Moosecraft · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 13 May 2013, 11:03:02 »

Quote from: qtan5370 on Mon, 13 May 2013, 02:37:46

660C is coming.

Why does this place keep torturing me with awesome new stuff

KangarooZombies · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 13 May 2013, 11:04:54 »

Any idea when we can expect to see another restock of the lavender wasd sets? Both are showing out of stock for me :<

daerid · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 13 May 2013, 11:13:29 »

Looks as though the printed ones are in stock

KangarooZombies · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 13 May 2013, 11:25:15 »

Quote from: daerid on Mon, 13 May 2013, 11:13:29

Looks as though the printed ones are in stock

They are not, I tried to order a set yesterday, but once you get to checkout, it says out of stock :<

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #39 on:** Mon, 13 May 2013, 22:56:54 »

I got shipping confirmation, and it'll be delivered tomorrow. Funny thing, EK is only 30min away from me, but I can't just pick it up. It had to be shipped.

KangarooZombies · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 13 May 2013, 22:58:05 »

Mine shows up wednesday. Can not wait. Will post thoughts here when i get it.

ValerieV · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 14 May 2013, 16:13:24 »

I live in Michigan and i won't be getting mine until Friday.

Please post your reviews. I think i made the right choice buying it but i hear some people say that they are going to be selling their HHKB. I think i will keep that one as well.

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #42 on:** Tue, 14 May 2013, 16:20:12 »

Blows my mind that these are still in stock after all the craze and drama. Maybe some people backed out and decided not to buy from EK after it all? I would just buy from them but I need that white/beige.

Shuki · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 14 May 2013, 17:53:36 »

Well its not that cheap if you aren't in the US tbh

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 14 May 2013, 17:56:22 »

Yeah, I can definitely agree with that but there was like more than 30 people in Boost's GB which I'm sure was just as expensive if not more.

ctbear · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 14 May 2013, 21:03:01 »

Dang this is so tempting...if only I didn't just buy an Oni and have a TKL blue leopold collecting dust...

suprsmo · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 14 May 2013, 21:05:46 »

I want one.. But might have to wait and see if some local carriers get them. :l

Should probably sell my unused Realforce also.. mmm

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 14 May 2013, 21:11:12 »

Quote from: suprsmo on Tue, 14 May 2013, 21:05:46

I want one.. But might have to wait and see if some local carriers get them. :l

Should probably sell my unused Realforce also.. mmm

If you don't use your Realforce, why would you buy this? Is it because your Realforce is variable? Just curious

EZjiji · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 14 May 2013, 21:14:00 »

Well, just pulled the trigger since I was going to group buy anyway.

My sorry wallet!

suprsmo · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 14 May 2013, 21:28:24 »

Quote from: VesperSAINT on Tue, 14 May 2013, 21:11:12

Quote from: suprsmo on Tue, 14 May 2013, 21:05:46
I want one.. But might have to wait and see if some local carriers get them. :l

Should probably sell my unused Realforce also.. mmm

If you don't use your Realforce, why would you buy this? Is it because your Realforce is variable? Just curious

Yup. That, and I love compacts. And always admired the HHKB, but the not the price tag or the PCB mounts.

Variable is nice for work. typing all day.. it cant be beat. So it was getting used @ work there for a while.

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Author Topic: Leopold 660C up at EK (Read 8438 times)