Author Topic: Ducky Mini (Read 78728 times)

Photekq · « **Reply #50 on:** Thu, 11 July 2013, 01:35:25 »

New Cherry stabiliser?

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #51 on:** Thu, 11 July 2013, 03:24:33 »

Quote from: Photekq on Thu, 11 July 2013, 01:35:25

New Cherry stabiliser?

Supposedly there are improved Cherry stabilizers in the Zero line.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39920.msg787852#msg787852

MrexD · « **Reply #52 on:** Thu, 11 July 2013, 03:54:39 »

So... what separates this from the Poker? the LEDs?

I was looking into buying a Poker II in the near future... is there any reason to wait for the Ducky Mini? build quality, key materials etc.
I'm not keen on LEDs

dndlmx · « **Reply #53 on:** Thu, 11 July 2013, 04:02:10 »

The poker will have an led version (allegedly) but I think ducky is a better bet for keycap durability and overall quality. As far as led keyboards with shine-through caps go...

FuriousGeorge · « **Reply #54 on:** Thu, 11 July 2013, 11:13:44 »

But will you be able to "enjoy your feeling" with the ducky?

HongKongFui · « **Reply #55 on:** Thu, 11 July 2013, 15:27:47 »

Quote from: MrexD on Thu, 11 July 2013, 03:54:39

So... what separates this from the Poker? the LEDs?

Nothing ... Some people paying 30 bucks more for it because it's a ducky, but that's it...

dndlmx · « **Reply #56 on:** Thu, 11 July 2013, 17:49:43 »

Quote from: HongKongFui on Thu, 11 July 2013, 15:27:47

Nothing ... Some people paying 30 bucks more for it because it's a ducky, but that's it...

I trust ducky more...

Topre · « **Reply #57 on:** Thu, 11 July 2013, 18:01:49 »

Quote from: dnix on Thu, 11 July 2013, 17:49:43

Quote from: HongKongFui on Thu, 11 July 2013, 15:27:47
Nothing ... Some people paying 30 bucks more for it because it's a ducky, but that's it...

I trust ducky more...

Ducky Mini's are going to be made by Vortex.

therecorder · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 11 July 2013, 18:06:21 »

Quote from: dnix on Thu, 11 July 2013, 17:49:43

Quote from: HongKongFui on Thu, 11 July 2013, 15:27:47
Nothing ... Some people paying 30 bucks more for it because it's a ducky, but that's it...

I trust ducky more...

Why are you comparing the quality of an unreleased Ducky Mini to a KBTalking (old version) Pure, when the comparison is suppose to be with a KBC (new version) Poker?

dndlmx · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 11 July 2013, 19:50:29 »

Quote from: therecorder on Thu, 11 July 2013, 18:06:21

Why are you comparing the quality of an unreleased Ducky Mini to a KBTalking (old version) Pure, when the comparison is suppose to be with a KBC (new version) Poker?

The point was: vortex has had qc issues, I'm afraid to spend money on a backlit keyboard from vortex. I will be using the stock keycaps for such a keyboard, and I don't want them peeling to hell. The thing is though, I didn't know this piece of information:

Quote from: Topre on Thu, 11 July 2013, 18:01:49

Ducky Mini's are going to be made by Vortex.

mashby · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 11 July 2013, 21:43:10 »

Well, it's unclear if Ducky is simply taking over production, or if Vortex is producing them for Ducky. My guess would be Ducky would be handling production, but I don't know that for a fact.

megaxpop · « **Reply #61 on:** Fri, 12 July 2013, 00:19:17 »

ahhhhhhhhhh... i wanna this! <3

BliTzKiN · « **Reply #62 on:** Fri, 12 July 2013, 03:27:26 »

Quote from: FuriousGeorge on Thu, 11 July 2013, 11:13:44

But will you be able to "enjoy your feeling" with the ducky?

This.

dndlmx · « **Reply #63 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 06:15:49 »

Yo what's the dealio, can I buy one of these in the US soon, ever?

ARod · « **Reply #64 on:** Mon, 02 September 2013, 03:23:15 »

Quote from: dnix on Tue, 27 August 2013, 06:15:49

Yo what's the dealio, can I buy one of these in the US soon, ever?

Word is they are at least a couple months out.....end of October to beginning of November.

Morwrath · « **Reply #65 on:** Mon, 02 September 2013, 04:11:09 »

Mid september for EU, from what I've heard

Morwrath · « **Reply #66 on:** Fri, 06 September 2013, 18:10:17 »

Just got an email from Teraset: Ducky Mini ready to be sent to everyone on the pre-order in aprox 2 weeks.

Air tree · « **Reply #67 on:** Fri, 06 September 2013, 18:26:31 »

Hmm looks nice but the FC660M with grey key thick pbt key caps are calling my name haha!

muad · « **Reply #68 on:** Fri, 06 September 2013, 18:57:48 »

Going with the fc660m is a good choice!

I have both the poker II and the fc660m in browns and between the two I would say the leo is the better keyboard. It feels like it is of higher quality and the layout is far more intuitive. Also the key profile is closer to a cherry keycap and the keyheight is lower so it is far more ergonomic when not using a wrist rest. The only disadvantage is the lack of a standard layout so changing keycaps is difficult. I have been trying to get qtan to try and get some of the blank keysets for the fc660m from taobao but it doesnt look like its happening.

EdgeOfInfinity · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 02:09:30 »

have these released anywhere yet?

matt303 · « **Reply #70 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 12:25:20 »

Quote from: EdgeOfInfinity on Tue, 28 January 2014, 02:09:30

have these released anywhere yet?

I asked the Ducky UK account on FB and was told no date yet but sometime this year, that was for the UK ISO version.

Oobly · « **Reply #71 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 13:07:03 »

Quote from: EdgeOfInfinity on Tue, 28 January 2014, 02:09:30

have these released anywhere yet?

The Nordic version was available briefly at Teraset and Verkkokauppa, but they have disappeared again. A bit odd.

HipsterPunks · « **Reply #72 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 13:44:19 »

I'm still upset about this not being released in 2013 in ANSI, ruined the entire year for me. No I don't want a poker II

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #73 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 13:45:37 »

Quote from: HipsterPunks on Tue, 28 January 2014, 13:44:19

I'm still upset about this not being released in 2013 in ANSI, ruined the entire year for me. No I don't want a poker II

Pretty sure this is just a poker 2 with ducky branding FYI.

HipsterPunks · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 13:48:56 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 28 January 2014, 13:45:37

Quote from: HipsterPunks on Tue, 28 January 2014, 13:44:19
I'm still upset about this not being released in 2013 in ANSI, ruined the entire year for me. No I don't want a poker II

Pretty sure this is just a poker 2 with ducky branding FYI.

I wanted the cute spacebar

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #75 on:** Tue, 28 January 2014, 13:49:56 »

Quote from: HipsterPunks on Tue, 28 January 2014, 13:48:56

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 28 January 2014, 13:45:37
Quote from: HipsterPunks on Tue, 28 January 2014, 13:44:19
I'm still upset about this not being released in 2013 in ANSI, ruined the entire year for me. No I don't want a poker II

Pretty sure this is just a poker 2 with ducky branding FYI.

I wanted the cute spacebar

Well I'm sure they will be available....eventually...

matt303 · « **Reply #76 on:** Tue, 18 March 2014, 17:00:13 »

Just noticed that Ducky Keyboards UK on their FB page are teasing a picture of the logo on the underside of the Ducky Mini, although given previous things they've shown on there it could be months away

Quite interested in seeing what they do with the Mini given how much I like my Poker II.

Agpatel · « **Reply #77 on:** Tue, 18 March 2014, 20:27:33 »

Can't wait to see what it is like, hopefully with those thick PBT keycaps....and hopefully shown fully soon and released.

justnits · « **Reply #78 on:** Wed, 19 March 2014, 09:55:26 »

they show it from afar...

pichu23 · « **Reply #79 on:** Wed, 19 March 2014, 10:07:59 »

Quote from: justnits on Wed, 19 March 2014, 09:55:26

they show it from afar...

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Whoa, that case looks nice :eek:

mashby · « **Reply #80 on:** Wed, 19 March 2014, 10:25:09 »

It looks more like the Tex than the Poker 2. Interesting.

Zeal · « **Reply #81 on:** Wed, 19 March 2014, 10:47:02 »

I want that duck!

morpheus · « **Reply #82 on:** Wed, 19 March 2014, 10:51:51 »

Quote from: justnits on Wed, 19 March 2014, 09:55:26

they show it from afar...

Show Image

MiBe · « **Reply #83 on:** Wed, 19 March 2014, 12:50:56 »

This board caught my interest recently. I'm currently in the market for a compact keyboard (60% or 75%). Was looking at the Poker II or Race II but in my opinion this one looks even better. I'm very curious about the switches that will be available. Would like to try Greens or Clears on this.