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Offline Zeal

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Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 02:29:17 »




I can't help but notice that it looks like a hammer case with zig zags added to the sides. :)) I can see how the cut-outs would help with gripping the sides though.

What are your first thoughts?
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Offline feizor

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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 02:36:44 »
Looks awesome!

Offline amos5606

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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 02:47:36 »
I'm suspicious of the material of this case, even though the seller claimed it's made in 7075 aluminum
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 02:47:53 »
I can see how the cut-outs would help with gripping the sides though.

Because we all have so many issues picking up our keyboards...   :p

I kid, I kid.  It's a really unique design, that's for sure.  I wonder what it is / where it's from?  Looks pretty cool.

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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 02:50:50 »
Apparently, only 66 of these cases will be made as well. Each case will also have a serial #.
« Last Edit: Fri, 09 May 2014, 02:55:54 by Zeal »
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 03:46:20 »
Do like.

Offline GhostofHarry

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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 04:12:06 »
FYI
This is a 60% case made by a  team in china
they didnt tell about the title of their team, but the one opening post is called "Uncle"

they also produces aluminium palm rests too
and their product should be all made of 7075 aluminium

Zeal has talked about its similarity to hammer's case,
and yes they were challenged severely by the community. (originally no zig-zag)
But seems that they have modified their design now :)


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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 04:51:23 »
Since no one seems to be posting the original links, here's one from pcwaishe.cn I could find, and another.


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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 04:51:50 »
omfg 7075...gg
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 04:59:27 »
7075 and hard anodized too

i should have posted my original link
http://www.enjoyclick.org/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=6300&extra=page%3D1&page=1
http://www.enjoyclick.org/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=6547&extra=page%3D1

but i think u need an account to view pictures in this forum

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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 05:42:03 »
don't like the design
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 06:12:22 »
Me neither.
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 06:15:23 »
Reminds me of a street fighter board mod I saw once. :<
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #13 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 06:55:09 »
First thoughts:

Don't really like the design. But that's a nice red though.


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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #14 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 07:39:05 »
Seems like 95% of aluminum cases are made for 60% boards..

If I ever do pick up a 60% board that will probably be one of the main factors lol

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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #15 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 09:20:59 »
Seems like 95% of aluminum cases are made for 60% boards..

If I ever do pick up a 60% board that will probably be one of the main factors lol

i think one of the reasons is that
60% cases are easier to be taken care of

a longer 100% aluminium case like faces problems like bending or curved.
The cost of CNC should also be much higher

60% ones can be manufactured easier
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #16 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 09:49:48 »
plus 60% boards have identical measurements (base on original Pokers' I believe) so making a custom case for them is also much easier than for 80% or 100% keyboards
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #17 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 10:25:30 »
omfg 7075...gg

The GB price was also roughly $115 USD including shipping to China.   :eek:
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #18 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 14:39:54 »
plus 60% boards have identical measurements (base on original Pokers' I believe) so making a custom case for them is also much easier than for 80% or 100% keyboards

Yeah, that and they cost less to make and correct me if I'm wrong but sell for the same price I believe.
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #19 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 14:49:05 »
Do my eyes deceive me,  or does that one on the right look white?  :eek:

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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #20 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 14:58:54 »
Do my eyes deceive me,  or does that one on the right look white?  :eek:

looks pretty white to me lol

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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #21 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 15:00:32 »
Do my eyes deceive me,  or does that one on the right look white?  :eek:

Spray painted white? The only choices I saw were Red, Titanium and Black..
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #22 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 15:01:21 »
I don't think I would use it myself, it's not really my style, but it is a nice design nonetheless.

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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #23 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 16:31:43 »
I'm suspicious of the material of this case, even though the seller claimed it's made in 7075 aluminum

Don't really know much about aluminum cases.  Is 7075 supposed to be the best?
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #24 on: Fri, 09 May 2014, 18:35:11 »
7075 is harder than 6061

Kinda a gimmick don't see why you need 7075 for a keyboard case.

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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #25 on: Sat, 10 May 2014, 12:08:15 »
7075 is harder than 6061

Kinda a gimmick don't see why you need 7075 for a keyboard case.

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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #26 on: Sat, 10 May 2014, 13:48:23 »
I don't like the cutouts on the side and I don't like cases that are so high. I want my keyboards sleek and preferably without any tilt.
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #27 on: Sat, 10 May 2014, 13:58:31 »
What are your first thoughts?

That there needs to be a group buy, but at the same time, there really shouldn't be to not tempt me.

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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #28 on: Thu, 19 June 2014, 01:33:04 »
Since no one seems to be posting the original links, here's one from pcwaishe.cn I could find, and another.

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White with dem side cuts...
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Re: Found this interesting looking aluminum case...
« Reply #29 on: Thu, 19 June 2014, 05:00:12 »
White with dem side cuts...

I dub it the 'Iceberg'  ;D