Author Topic: keyboard evaluation (Read 10673 times)

jeffrey · « **on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 18:01:34 »

is there anyone wants to try i-rocks new KR-6280E/RF-6520/KR-6230? i-rocks US branch is looking for all feedback.

If you are interested, please feel free to email to jeffrey.hsieh@pcusacorp.com

Jefffrey

jeffrey · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 19:00:18 »

Quote from: jeffrey;94423

is there anyone wants to try i-rocks new KR-6280E/RF-6520/KR-6230? i-rocks US branch is looking for all feedback.

If you are interested, please feel free to email to jeffrey.hsieh@pcusacorp.com

Jefffrey

we are looking for serious users who are willing to test it and provide valuable feedback on geekhack.com or other forums to discuss it.

bigpook · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 19:16:55 »

what do you mean by serious?

jeffrey · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 19:28:00 »

Quote from: bigpook;94432

what do you mean by serious?

people who love keyboards

bigpook · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 19:38:03 »

Well, you are certainly in the right place.

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 19:46:25 »

I'm interested

zwmalone · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 19:47:44 »

As am I...

Manyak · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 19:48:55 »

I'd do it!

jeffrey · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 19:53:26 »

thanks you all for quick response; please feel free to send email to jeffrey.hsieh@pcusacorp.com

1. First/Last Name
2. Email
3. Phone
4. Ship-to address
5. Model you'd like to review
6. Where you'd like to post your review
7. if any post/review on keyboard? if yes, please list the links.

After we receive your email, we will reply your email within 72 hours. At this moment (in June), we will pick 10 users for KR-6230, 10 users for KR-6820E and 10 users for RF-6520.

I will keep you all posted every month for free eval products.

Jeffrey

Manyak · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 19:56:18 »

Oops, I already sent the email, heh.

I'll just send another one I guess.

zwmalone · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 19:57:41 »

I sent one as well...

Hak Foo · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 21:28:46 »

Just a post, more than an actual request (there are others who can abuse(backspace)(backspace)(backspace)(backspace)(backspace)review it better), but I think no matter what other positive properties the mechanical 6230 may have, a lot of people WILL NOT be able to tolerate the layout. Look at it carefully-- and notice they moved the slash key over.

bigpook · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 21:35:38 »

not to mention the enter key.

I can't find the 6280, anyone have a picture of it?

cchan · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 21:43:07 »

Quote from: bigpook;94456

not to mention the enter key.

I can't find the 6280, anyone have a picture of it?

try 6820.
And I singed up to review the 6230 to see if the layout is really as bad as its made out to be.

bigpook · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 22:15:03 »

ok, the 6820 is the 'gaming' keyboard. the layout looks ok but the keys are not mechanical.

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 05 June 2009, 22:28:06 »

I think all keyboards now should go back to mechanical just to feed our appetite. I don't understand how people can still stand rubber dome. I'm sure once mechanical keyboards get popular, the price will drop a little and it would make it just a tad more affordable for the average.

ch_123 · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 06 June 2009, 06:28:12 »

What sort of Cherry switch does the 6230 use?

huha · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 06 June 2009, 06:32:45 »

Anything planned for the European market?

-huha

cchan · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 06 June 2009, 08:48:08 »

Quote from: ch_123;94474

What sort of Cherry switch does the 6230 use?

Cherry browns.

IBI · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 06 June 2009, 09:09:02 »

This is an international forum so you might like to specify which countries you want testers from. I'd assume anywhere in Mainland USA is fine, and you're probably not interested in testers from anywhere outside North America but what about Alaska/Hawaii? Or Canada and the rest of the North American countries?

FunkTrooper · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 06 June 2009, 19:11:36 »

I signed up to review the KR-6230. Dunno if I'll be allowed, what with living in Ireland and all that... but i thought it would be worth a try. You never know. I certainly wouldn't mind trying some Cherry Brown switches; I've never used them before.

ricercar · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 07 June 2009, 20:06:13 »

Crossing fingers that a pro writer is articulate and seasoned enough. He doesn't say we get to keep it though; clever.

huha · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 07 June 2009, 21:18:58 »

Quote from: ricercar;94649

Crossing fingers that a pro writer is articulate and seasoned enough. He doesn't say we get to keep it though; clever.

I wouldn't review anything I'd get to keep. The incentive to not destroy it would be just too high. In my opinion, you can't really review a product properly if you haven't opened it up and taken a look around what's going on inside. Asserting a product does what it's supposed to do doesn't take much skill nor dedication, so bad reviews stop there. Good reviews, however, will continue plucking away on the object to be reviewed until something interesting shows up. So, keeping the exact product you'll be reviewing would be somewhat of a hindrance.

-huha

jeffrey · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 08 June 2009, 13:11:33 »

Quote from: bigpook;94460

ok, the 6820 is the 'gaming' keyboard. the layout looks ok but the keys are not mechanical.

KR-6820E is membrane keyboard with orange back lit.

jeffrey · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 08 June 2009, 13:16:39 »

Quote from: IBI;94481

This is an international forum so you might like to specify which countries you want testers from. I'd assume anywhere in Mainland USA is fine, and you're probably not interested in testers from anywhere outside North America but what about Alaska/Hawaii? Or Canada and the rest of the North American countries?

we will be focusing on the reviewers in Mainland USA, excluding AK/HI. however we are doing our best to provide free samples for all reviewers, like FunkTrooper in Ireland.

Today, we will post the first list of reviewers (ID) that we are going to UPS out this week.

jeffrey · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 08 June 2009, 13:25:44 »

Quote from: Hak Foo;94453

Just a post, more than an actual request (there are others who can abuse(backspace)(backspace)(backspace)(backspace)(backspace)review it better), but I think no matter what other positive properties the mechanical 6230 may have, a lot of people WILL NOT be able to tolerate the layout. Look at it carefully-- and notice they moved the slash key over.

Thanks for your valuable feedback, Hak Foo; we will email it back to our PM.

We are here to hear more comments, not only pros but also cons. All valuable comments will be considered in our future development on I-ROCKS keyboards.

Jeffrey

Stevie Wonder · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 08 June 2009, 13:28:12 »

Man, I hope I get on the list.

I wanta take a look at that KR-6820. I like Orange LEDs.

iMav · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 08 June 2009, 15:57:34 »

I assume you guys will be posting those reviews here.

itlnstln · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 08 June 2009, 15:58:28 »

Quote from: iMav;94788

I assume you guys will be posting those reviews here.

If I'm selected, no doubt.

Manyak · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 08 June 2009, 16:20:53 »

Quote from: iMav;94788

I assume you guys will be posting those reviews here.

Nah, not enough people on this site care about keyboards. :lol:

IBI · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 08 June 2009, 17:20:37 »

Quote from: jeffrey;94729

we will be focusing on the reviewers in Mainland USA, excluding AK/HI. however we are doing our best to provide free samples for all reviewers, like FunkTrooper in Ireland.

Ah, I assumed you only wanted people who might be buying one of your keyboards, but as you're happy to accept applications and review from users in markets you don't sell in I'll send mine in too.

jeffrey · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 08 June 2009, 17:45:30 »

Hi,

By far, there are 6 applications have been approved:

RF-6520:
1. XXXXXXXXXX (IN)
2. XXXXXXXXXX (TX)

KR-6820E:
1. XXXXXXXXXX (VA)
2. XXXXXXXXXX (CA)

KR-6230:
1. XXXXXXXXXX (NY)
2. XXXXXXXXXX (IL)

We will be keeping you all posted if there are more approved.

Thank you,

Jeffrey

ricercar · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 08 June 2009, 17:57:33 »

Thank you Jeffrey.

cchan · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 08 June 2009, 18:39:33 »

Aw, come on, nobody in Michigan...

ricercar · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 08 June 2009, 18:59:26 »

Looks like the i-Rock backlit gamer keyboard has rubber plungers similar to the MacBook (respectively):

The longer travel of the desktop keyboard should help with the overall feel, which was somewhat funky, even for a laptop. Hopefully the sculpted keys can keep fat fingers centered on the mechanism. I was always hitting the neighboring keys on the MacBook.

IBI · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 08 June 2009, 20:29:58 »

Quote from: ricercar;94854

Looks like the i-Rock backlit gamer keyboard has rubber plungers similar to the MacBook (respectively)

Yes, and similar 90% of keyboards currently availible.

ashort · « **Reply #36 on:** Tue, 09 June 2009, 16:26:04 »

Got my UPS Tracking number in email today, Thank you! Looking forward to it!

One quick ugly question. I Know this is going in my review, but I can be REALLY nice about it. 2.4Ghz wireless keyboard rf-6520, why not bluetooth? I readily admit that plugging in the dongle with no cord is far better than plugging in the dongle with a cord, which is what I do today with my laptop.

skriefal · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 09 June 2009, 18:06:24 »

The absence of Bluetooth is usually a cost-saving measure. Fewer licensing fees, I suspect.

ashort · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 09 June 2009, 18:26:55 »

Quote from: skriefal;95073

The absence of Bluetooth is usually a cost-saving measure. Fewer licensing fees, I suspect.

It is a very small complaint. Looking forward to putting the RF-6520 in my sig. =-D

FunkTrooper · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 09 June 2009, 19:01:29 »

oh, looks like I haven't been approved. That's a shame... though maybe if I just be a little patient things will change...

*is hopeful*

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 10 June 2009, 00:59:28 »

I'm just wondering how many people signed up for the review lol.

itlnstln · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 10 June 2009, 08:03:06 »

I am suprised I got picked. I thought I was going to be late to the party.

If am not mistaken, FunkTrooper, the "rules" stated that you had to live the in the continental 48 states of the US. I don't think they were taking overseas applications.

chimera15 · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 10 June 2009, 09:46:18 »

I got picked for the KR-6820E.

chimera15 · « **Reply #43 on:** Wed, 10 June 2009, 09:50:13 »

Quote from: ripster;95175

Congrats - your name start with a P or a M??

Just kidding - don't answer that.

Did he put our names somewhere? Or did a mod edit them out? Doesn't matter really...

itlnstln · « **Reply #44 on:** Wed, 10 June 2009, 09:50:58 »

My name is Don. As in The Don. I am the ItlnStln, you know. I don't really care if people know my name. As I was the only person listed from Texas, you probably figured my name out pretty quick.

itlnstln · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 10 June 2009, 09:51:46 »

Quote from: chimera15;95176

Did he put our names somewhere? Or did a mod edit them out? Doesn't matter really...

In one of the earlier posts, he showed our real names as the selected testers. Jeffrey later edited them out.

itlnstln · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 10 June 2009, 10:02:43 »

Quote from: ripster;95179

I thought it was **** Bender that edited them out. Click the link if you don't believe me.

Wow, that's just as bad as **** Butkis or Harry Reed.

My all time favorite, albeit fake, is Mike Litoris.

FunkTrooper · « **Reply #47 on:** Wed, 10 June 2009, 18:24:59 »

Quote from: itlnstln;95180

Wow, that's just as bad as **** Butkis or Harry Reed.

My all time favorite, albeit fake, is Mike Litoris.

I know I'm now going to sound really *really* stupid, but what's so funny about Harry Reed? I'm trying so hard to find some sexual reference in there but... I just can't find it.

FunkTrooper · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 10 June 2009, 18:27:51 »

Quote from: itlnstln;95150

I am suprised I got picked. I thought I was going to be late to the party.

If am not mistaken, FunkTrooper, the "rules" stated that you had to live the in the continental 48 states of the US. I don't think they were taking overseas applications.

There were “rules” posted?? I certainly can't find any such rules. Or am I just having one of those days where you miss really obvious things?

Manyak · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 10 June 2009, 19:15:39 »

I got picked for the KR-6230

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Author Topic: keyboard evaluation (Read 10673 times)