This review was definitely helpful in my quest to purchase a 60% kb. The choices I narrowed it down to were the Poker II, Tex Beetle, and Leopold FC660M. The Poker ultimately won out for its high degree of customization. Today is my first day using it, and I'm really enjoying the experience. The layout will take some time to get used to, but I can tell right away that selecting the MX Brown switches was the right call. My only gripe is that the backspace key is a tiny bit rattly when I hit it. I'm hoping once I add the WASD o-rings I ordered that it will make a difference. If not, no big deal. Regardless, while I dislike the font on the stock caps, they feel spectacular to type on. This board is going to make my full-time writing job a joy.
I'm really happy with the Poker so far and have a couple custom caps on order from the GB section, along with an inquiry for a custom padded sleeve. I'm also looking at a custom case and custom USB cables. This could end up being one very expensive keyboard but ultimately well worth the cost.
Extra props to qtan for the quick order processing and shipment. It made it from China to my front door in four business days. It actually should have been five because I requested that DHL deliver it today, but they ignored it.