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Offline medvednic

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Ducky zero TKL thoughts, why the low price?
« on: Tue, 04 February 2014, 05:07:20 »
Hello,
what do you think about DUCKY zero tkl, good boar to start with?
why it is so cheap compared to other mech tkl's, and is it plate mounted?
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=663
thanks!
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Offline epzy

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Re: Ducky zero TKL thoughts, why the low price?
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 04 February 2014, 05:14:45 »
Yes it's plate mounted. I think it's just a Ducky Shine 3 without the 'Shine' part aka fancy backlighting, which makes it more affordable. :) Sure it's a good starter keyboard, nothing wrong with it, as far as I can tell.
« Last Edit: Tue, 04 February 2014, 05:19:14 by epzy »
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Re: Ducky zero TKL thoughts, why the low price?
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 04 February 2014, 06:18:22 »
Quote from: medvednic on Tue, 04 February 2014, 05:07:20
Hello,
what do you think about DUCKY zero tkl, good boar to start with?
why it is so cheap compared to other mech tkl's, and is it plate mounted?
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=663
thanks!

I think it has the correct price. It is not cheap. Ducky Shine and Ducky G2Pro are high-mid-end keyboards whereas Ducky Zero is mid-low-end keyboard. It is supposed to be cheaper than Shine and G2 Pro - Ducky flagship, as well as Filco Majestouch 2.
You can see some parts can help Ducky reduce the price:
+ Ducky Zero is manufactured by Ducky factory in China
+ It has non-removable USB cable
+ USB connector is not gold-plated

Nevertheless, it is a good plate-mounted keyboard that you can start with. It has a very good dual-layer PCB which is better than CM QFR. However, it is more expensive than Cooler Master QFR Rapid (its main competitor) in general.
« Last Edit: Tue, 04 February 2014, 06:21:08 by phoenix1234 »
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Offline HendyZone

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Re: Ducky zero TKL thoughts, why the low price?
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 04 February 2014, 06:26:02 »
Zero is the low-end of ducky keyboard series

Why ?
The plastic material of the board is so different among the other ducky series, looks very cheap
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Offline DevAndy

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Re: Ducky zero TKL thoughts, why the low price?
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 04 February 2014, 12:09:18 »
I would personally recommend the Ducky Shine 3s -- the back lighting is very cool. :)
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Offline demik

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Re: Ducky zero TKL thoughts, why the low price?
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 04 February 2014, 12:21:59 »
Ducky sucky line
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