Author Topic: [IC]GMK Triumph Adler [LIVE!!!!] (Read 176314 times)

user 18 · « **Reply #750 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 08:11:52 »

I like the grey better than the beige, at least based on how things appear on my screen.

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 20 March 2015, 08:02:07

intelli78, have a mod set up a poll for you in this thread. Then people can vote whether they prefer grey or beige.

If you want one, I can set it up, just let me know.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #751 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 08:42:21 »

I vote for either grey or beige

I think both will look amazing, and at this point in the process I'm inclined to trust intelli's judgement here.

nubbinator · « **Reply #752 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 08:47:29 »

Grey hands down. The beige just looks bad to me.

Latin00032 · « **Reply #753 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 08:50:51 »

Quote from: tanker666 on Fri, 20 March 2015, 07:57:26

Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 20 March 2015, 02:29:26
Ok bros. Looks like this is going to go live on Massdrop on Tuesday. And some really great news: unless something unfortunate happens between now and then, it looks like we will get $99.99 pricing if we hit 500 This includes everything in the mockup + cardboard box packing by GMK! AMAZE!! Massdrop is really delivering.

The last thing I am still trying to decide is the alpha base color. As mentioned above the teal will come from my incoming TA board, which appears to have really nice teal with plenty of blue in it, not the dark sea green seen on some boards. But we have 2 options for the alpha base:

1. Copy the TA typewriter gray I posted above. Mockup:

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2. Copy the caps on my incoming TA board which are more beige. Mockup:

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Final thoughts on this? I have leaned toward gray the whole time... but there's something about the beige and the yellow/brown values in it that really complement the teal well. I think the beige version looks a lot livelier and pops more, actually. I guess my opinion has changed. But I don't have a strong preference. Either one is going to be great.

Provide your input please.

On another note, I'll re-emphasize I'm really glad we're getting a real board instead of messing with Pantones. I was getting pretty nervous about how those would translate to plastic and how much different the outcome might be vs. what we were aiming for, given that there'd be no second chance if things just didn't look right in the end. Sending in real caps is so much better because we know exactly what we'll get. If I could go back in time, I'd focus all efforts on obtaining real samples rather than ****ing around with other methods. This set is gonna be the greatest ever.
How long will it run on MD?
99.99$ means 2 sets for me

I think the beige is better.

The pure grey makes new think it looks too disinfected like a hospital.

The difference is minimal to me. I'd buy either one.

monotagary · « **Reply #754 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 08:52:13 »

I'm all about that gray life.

geniekid · « **Reply #755 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 08:53:06 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 20 March 2015, 08:42:21

I vote for either grey or beige

I think both will look amazing, and at this point in the process I'm inclined to trust intelli's judgement here.

What Hoff said.

Fnzzy · « **Reply #756 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 08:56:38 »

Looking at my grey TA typewriter caps right now. Grey it is for me!

exitfire401 · « **Reply #757 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 09:07:27 »

I don't care what we do with the alphas

#imhereforthemodsanyway

ideus · « **Reply #758 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 09:26:10 »

One more thing, a control 1.75u row 3 cap, full touch and stepped, to replace the caps lock would give this set a further edge compared with any available standard GMK set, only matched by the recent Ctrl+Alt's Hyper Fuse; where, Bunny added this cap to the set at the last minute, in a very wise move.

Regarding the color of the alphas, I'd say gray, beige tend to turn yellow over time, gray is a bit more stable.

Dee1 · « **Reply #759 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 09:57:53 »

I prefer the gray over the beige.

mason · « **Reply #760 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 11:25:03 »

I'm voting for gray. Also that pricing after 500

Latin00032 · « **Reply #761 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:04:04 »

You know what?

I changed my mind. "Grey!"

It will match other keyboard cases better.

dimmu · « **Reply #762 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:15:39 »

not a make or break but i prefer the beige version if they can perfectly match it. i still can't believe you were able to get this priced at less than $100 even for that MOQ. hyperfuse and TA GMKs both first quarter of the year? 2015 is gonna be a tough year to beat.

Heliosphere · « **Reply #763 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:19:19 »

Awesome! I'm for the grey.

intelli78 · « **Reply #764 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:31:13 »

Gray it is.

Sygaldry · « **Reply #765 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:38:28 »

Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:31:13

Gray it is.

yeeee

LechnerDE · « **Reply #766 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:38:55 »

Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:31:13

Gray it is.

Awwwwwww yeahhhhhh

nubbinator · « **Reply #767 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:44:10 »

Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:31:13

Gray it is.

Yeeeeeeee

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #768 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:49:09 »

Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:31:13

Gray it is.

monotagary · « **Reply #769 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:55:46 »

Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:31:13

Gray it is.

Nice!

whentheclouds · « **Reply #770 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 15:19:54 »

awesome

Quote from: heedpantsnow on Fri, 20 March 2015, 06:44:56

Is it grey or gray?

"grey" conveys a certain degree of sorrow so it's a better choice for literary usage. in this context i prefer 'gray'

jdcarpe · « **Reply #771 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 15:22:05 »

Quote from: whentheclouds on Fri, 20 March 2015, 15:19:54

awesome

Quote from: heedpantsnow on Fri, 20 March 2015, 06:44:56
Is it grey or gray?
"grey" conveys a certain degree of sorrow so it's a better choice for literary usage. in this context i prefer 'gray'

Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.

sethk_ · « **Reply #772 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 15:23:44 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 20 March 2015, 15:22:05

Quote from: whentheclouds on Fri, 20 March 2015, 15:19:54
awesome

Quote from: heedpantsnow on Fri, 20 March 2015, 06:44:56
Is it grey or gray?
"grey" conveys a certain degree of sorrow so it's a better choice for literary usage. in this context i prefer 'gray'

Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.

I type grey only because it is faster than typing gray

zombimuncha · « **Reply #773 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 15:42:44 »

Quote from: VinnyCordeiro on Fri, 20 March 2015, 07:52:19

Through all the process of setting up this set we (almost) all have trusted intelli78 decisions. I say to trust him one more final time and go beige.

Why? Unless you have a calibrated monitor, no pic will be accurate to show the colors as they really are. And intelli78 finally bought the board, he knows what he's looking at.

People seems to have developed an aversion to beige colors, maybe due to the fact that in the Old Days™ almost everything in PCs was beige: keyboards, computer cases, tube monitors, you name it. But if the purpose of this keycap set is to pay tribute to those times then beige is the no-brainer choice.

this.

but the grey looks better on my (pretty bl**dy average-ish) monitor

Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 20 March 2015, 13:31:13

Gray it is.

ok, cool!

jdcarpe · « **Reply #774 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 15:45:54 »

^ "Cool" is correct.

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 20 March 2015, 08:04:56

Grey = cool
Beige = warm

Are the teal mods warm or cool? Thought so.

ideus · « **Reply #775 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 15:47:14 »

gra'eg.

whentheclouds · « **Reply #776 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 15:51:12 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 20 March 2015, 15:22:05

Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.
Show Image

it's based on the title of the same name right? would make sense, 'grey' sounds more elegant and fitting for a noble. the words are completely interchangeable though, those are just my personal rules

jonathanyu · « **Reply #777 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 16:58:32 »

I like beige more, but I think grey will still look really good. I believe it will look awesome with my HBQ.

vax · « **Reply #778 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:10:47 »

How are EU orders being handled? Because Germany (GMK) -> US (Massdrop) -> EU would be pretty damn stupid shipping and customs wise, no?

Fnzzy · « **Reply #779 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:18:32 »

Quote from: vax on Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:10:47

How are EU orders being handled? Because Germany (GMK) -> US (Massdrop) -> EU would be pretty damn stupid shipping and customs wise, no?

That's how it will go. I expect at least $25 shipping to EU countries, excluding import taxes. If this was a traditional GB we could hope for someone inside germany to handle EU orders and to save a bit amount of money that way, but that would mean we can't use Massdrop for higher visibility, which we need to reach the MOQ.

strict · « **Reply #780 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:21:14 »

I cannot believe how excited I am for this GB. I don't know that I've ever looked forward to anything keyboard related nearly as much as I am for this! Thanks for all your hard work, intelli78!

Fnzzy · « **Reply #781 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:22:20 »

I always confuse "Modify" with "Quote". At least strict prevented me from double posting

jonathanyu · « **Reply #782 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:30:54 »

Quote from: vax on Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:10:47

How are EU orders being handled? Because Germany (GMK) -> US (Massdrop) -> EU would be pretty damn stupid shipping and customs wise, no?

or you can find someone in the US to proxy all the EU order, and put a low value on the custom from to avoid the tax

pryedthirdeye · « **Reply #783 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 19:20:07 »

I am definitely in on this. It will be my second group buy since joining GH. The first being the hyperfuse GMK set. Now only question is should I buy one or two?

njbair · « **Reply #784 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 20:08:45 »

Has a final decision been reached re: blue or teal alpha legends?

monotagary · « **Reply #785 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 20:12:38 »

Quote from: njbair on Fri, 20 March 2015, 20:08:45

Has a final decision been reached re: blue or teal alpha legends?

Legends are blue.

njbair · « **Reply #786 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 20:31:08 »

Quote from: monotagary on Fri, 20 March 2015, 20:12:38

Quote from: njbair on Fri, 20 March 2015, 20:08:45
Has a final decision been reached re: blue or teal alpha legends?

Legends are blue.

Thanks! It might be good to update the OP.

user 18 · « **Reply #787 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 20:49:58 »

Grey is British English, gray is American English. A for America.

Rainbow_ · « **Reply #788 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 21:13:17 »

#TeamBeige broskies

Joey Quinn · « **Reply #789 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 21:14:57 »

Quote from: Rainbow_ on Fri, 20 March 2015, 21:13:17

#TeamBeige broskies

njbair · « **Reply #790 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 21:42:11 »

Quote from: pryedthirdeye on Fri, 20 March 2015, 19:20:07

I am definitely in on this. It will be my second group buy since joining GH. The first being the hyperfuse GMK set. Now only question is should I buy one or two?

Why not both? 1 + 2 = 3

nathanrosspowell · « **Reply #791 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 22:03:01 »

Just want to chime in, absolutely loving the work put into this!

Probably going to go in on a set or two

morpheus · « **Reply #792 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 22:37:06 »

Quote from: pryedthirdeye on Fri, 20 March 2015, 19:20:07

I am definitely in on this. It will be my second group buy since joining GH. The first being the hyperfuse GMK set. Now only question is should I buy one or two?

Me too. Its seems that a golden age of group buys is beginning....

I'm in...

motherbrain · « **Reply #793 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 23:29:57 »

I just discovered this IC, but I'll be in for one. Prefer beige over gray, but will be happy either way. thanks for all the work on this! looks so good.

monotagary · « **Reply #794 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 23:38:06 »

Quote from: morpheus on Fri, 20 March 2015, 22:37:06

Quote from: pryedthirdeye on Fri, 20 March 2015, 19:20:07
I am definitely in on this. It will be my second group buy since joining GH. The first being the hyperfuse GMK set. Now only question is should I buy one or two?

Me too. Its seems that a golden age of group buys is beginning....

I'm in...

2015 has already proven to be one of the best years for GBs... And the year is still so young.

luckyryan333 · « **Reply #795 on:** Sat, 21 March 2015, 02:55:35 »

Both colors look so great.
However I just feel beige is much warmer than gray.
I'd like to feel the warmth of my fingers.
Beige... so attractive...

bazh · « **Reply #796 on:** Sat, 21 March 2015, 04:20:09 »

if MD can make this happen, we'll have a nominee for the next DT Award

mz/x · « **Reply #797 on:** Sat, 21 March 2015, 05:15:12 »

Quote from: Fnzzy on Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:18:32

Quote from: vax on Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:10:47
How are EU orders being handled? Because Germany (GMK) -> US (Massdrop) -> EU would be pretty damn stupid shipping and customs wise, no?

That's how it will go. I expect at least $25 shipping to EU countries, excluding import taxes. If this was a traditional GB we could hope for someone inside germany to handle EU orders and to save a bit amount of money that way, but that would mean we can't use Massdrop for higher visibility, which we need to reach the MOQ.

Hmmm... at least somebody with connection with Massdrop should find out how to label the package (legally) to avoid duty etc. That is because eventually this is a re-import. Meaning that the product was made in the EU and the buyer is re-importing it so duty should not be applicable.

cooldiscretion · « **Reply #798 on:** Sat, 21 March 2015, 12:33:31 »

I would prefer the grey keycaps. Either really looks good though I'm sure I'll be happy regardless.

intelli78 · « **Reply #799 on:** Sat, 21 March 2015, 14:04:38 »

Quote from: mz/x on Sat, 21 March 2015, 05:15:12

Quote from: Fnzzy on Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:18:32
Quote from: vax on Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:10:47
How are EU orders being handled? Because Germany (GMK) -> US (Massdrop) -> EU would be pretty damn stupid shipping and customs wise, no?

That's how it will go. I expect at least $25 shipping to EU countries, excluding import taxes. If this was a traditional GB we could hope for someone inside germany to handle EU orders and to save a bit amount of money that way, but that would mean we can't use Massdrop for higher visibility, which we need to reach the MOQ.

Hmmm... at least somebody with connection with Massdrop should find out how to label the package (legally) to avoid duty etc. That is because eventually this is a re-import. Meaning that the product was made in the EU and the buyer is re-importing it so duty should not be applicable.

I'll speak to them about this.

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Author Topic: [IC]GMK Triumph Adler [LIVE!!!!] (Read 176314 times)