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Offline d4rkst4r

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« on: Sun, 08 November 2009, 19:48:40 »
Link.

Just a little too pricey for me...
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Offline d4rkst4r

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« Reply #1 on: Sun, 08 November 2009, 20:09:29 »
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That's a relisting (nobody wants to spend that much - wonder why?).


I expected more enthusiasm for a cherry blue. :-(  What is it a G80?

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Do you have a camera?  I want to see that Italian Red in real life.  Too bad it doesn't come in a Tenkeyless version.


I posted a couple of pics a while back. I forgot which thread, though.
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Offline d4rkst4r

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« Reply #2 on: Sun, 08 November 2009, 20:22:04 »
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Found it.  Ooooo.... Those look nicer than those lightbox shots.  Deep red.


I would describe the color as "fire engine red". It's a real "chick magnet" kinda like driving a red convertible.
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Offline overdriver

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« Reply #3 on: Mon, 09 November 2009, 02:01:47 »
I know about this seller. He is the one of the famous keyboard modder in Korea. I am not sure if he is the same guy who sells custom metal keycap, and 99% gold key cap(specially ESC), etc. You cant imagine the price of those key caps.. :)

I wouldn't never pay $1000 for a keyboard though.. I am impressed by their hard work and dedication about custom keyboard.
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Offline PRISONER 24601

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« Reply #4 on: Mon, 09 November 2009, 05:32:27 »
I always see those on ebay and would love to try one out in person

No way I could buy one, though. Damn, that's a lot of dough.

Always loved wooden PC stuff. Built an ash ATX case for a HS shop project, complete with picture-frame style window and rustic doorbell pwr/rst buttons. good times.
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Offline ironcoder

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« Reply #5 on: Mon, 09 November 2009, 07:03:25 »
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I would describe the color as "fire engine red". It's a real "chick magnet" kinda like driving a red convertible.


How can a keyboard be a chick magnet? Are you hanging it out your window?
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #6 on: Mon, 09 November 2009, 08:12:27 »
The Ebony one is hot.  Some Cherry browns and a US layout and I would be set.  Too bad they're $1000.
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Offline bigpook

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« Reply #7 on: Mon, 09 November 2009, 08:19:52 »
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How can a keyboard be a chick magnet? Are you hanging it out your window?


yeah, you know, it kind of dangles outside the drivers side window. Looks cool as I cruise down the street. Takes away from the fact that I am driving a Ford Festiva. Chicks dig it.
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #8 on: Mon, 09 November 2009, 08:45:20 »
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Looks cool as I cruise down the street. Takes away from the fact that I am driving a Ford Festiva. Chicks dig it.

Strong.
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Offline d4rkst4r

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« Reply #9 on: Mon, 09 November 2009, 09:22:27 »
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How can a keyboard be a chick magnet? Are you hanging it out your window?


I've noticed the chicks drive by my house much more frequently and slightly less rapidly than they used to before I purchased the Italian Red. ;-)
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Offline timw4mail

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« Reply #10 on: Mon, 09 November 2009, 10:23:38 »
I wonder how a keyboard would look with a rosewood case and stainless steel keys?
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #11 on: Mon, 09 November 2009, 10:30:35 »
Ripster, did you do the artwork for this?
 
I would think an all-wood keyboard would be nice if done well.  I think the keys would be great.  Metal would be nice from a wear standpoint, I just wouldn't think they would feel particularly great.  Just MO, though.
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Offline AndrewZorn

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« Reply #12 on: Mon, 09 November 2009, 12:23:53 »
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If I would ever buy a wooden case, it would have to be handmade. These however look like they come from a factory line, almost like plastic with wood print. They lack character.

my feelings exactly.
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #13 on: Mon, 09 November 2009, 12:25:53 »
This will be the next project on New Yankee Workshop.
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Offline timw4mail

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« Reply #14 on: Mon, 09 November 2009, 12:39:11 »
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This will be the next project on New Yankee Workshop.


I don't think Norm Abram would work with that small of pieces of wood.
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #15 on: Mon, 09 November 2009, 12:43:44 »
I don't think his wife would let him.
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Offline ironcoder

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« Reply #16 on: Tue, 10 November 2009, 13:28:45 »
I heard he doesn't leave any scraps. He would actually have to go out and buy wood to do a project like that.
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