Author Topic: Romer-G tour (Read 14599 times)

ghostjuggernaut · « **on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 10:44:33 »

So I have a Logitech G410 and I wanted to see if there is any interest in a tour of sorts. I'd like to keep it CONUS for now, but may consider INTL in the future. If there is enough interest we can start it this week. I'd like to limit it to 10 people for now, with a week or less person. Requirements will be user of >2 months and 100 posts.

I'd ship it to the first user, and from then they can ship to subsequent people on the list. USPS game board flat rate shipping must be used also, so it's not entirely free.

I'd also ask for a short review after if possible.

See how it goes

Tentative List:

hwood34
derb2k2
alienman82
romevi
riotonthebay
CPTBadass

[Lewynlight] · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 10:46:22 »

i'm not from US but it will be interesting for the review to come out.
good luck for the tour!

FLFisherman · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 10:47:51 »

I'd be interested in this. Can you give a very brief description of how Romer-Gs feel to you?

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 12:29:29 »

Quote from: FLFisherman on Sat, 06 February 2016, 10:47:51

I'd be interested in this. Can you give a very brief description of how Romer-Gs feel to you?

I would say close to an MX brown, but with a shorter travel. I enjoy it for gaming quite a bit.

nickheller · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 12:30:17 »

I am always interested in trying new things, would love to be in this!

LXXXIX · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 12:45:59 »

Bro Caps swears by this board. I'm not interested, but I think it's a cool enough board.

Bromono · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 12:51:05 »

I am interested in trying it.

Since there is so much un-realistic hype about it

derb2k2 · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 13:03:52 »

sign me up GJ. The shorter travel distance is always a point of interest for me, as a matter of ergonomics.

exitfire401 · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 13:35:38 »

I'd love to give it a test drive for more than 5 seconds in the store to actually see if I like it or not

alienman82 · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 13:54:55 »

removed.

Bromono · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 14:11:43 »

Guess I need to check out a best buy

Shaussman · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 14:19:20 »

Does the G410 have garbage keycaps like the G910? That was one of my biggest hangups with the board

hwood34 · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 14:36:54 »

V-interested

whmeltonjr · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 16:11:49 »

Bless you for spreading the love of Romer-G.

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 16:16:07 »

Quote from: Shaussman on Sat, 06 February 2016, 14:19:20

Does the G410 have garbage keycaps like the G910? That was one of my biggest hangups with the board

Well they aren't the same, these are an OEM profile. However I would not say they are anything close to great.

I'm going to figure out the specifics of this tonight and make an update later.

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:14:57 »

I know its cliche, but I have been really busy and keep forgetting about this. It is going to happen, hopefully this week. Im going on vacation Friday and will try and have it on its way before then.

I'll update here when I get it sorted.

romevi · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:16:45 »

Yes! I'd love to try one.

Vittra · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:20:08 »

The cult of Omron has arisen.

vivalarevolución · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:23:00 »

What is Romer G. I'll google it.

Vittra · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:26:34 »

Switch type designed by Omron being used exclusively in Logitech keyboards currently. Unique in the way that an LED can be placed right in the centre of the switch, allowing for glow to only illuminate the legend with no light bleed around the keycaps.

Supposedly similar in feel to a cherry mx brown. Interesting concept in general, I'd like to try one someday for curiosities sake.

alienman82 · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:37:30 »

removed.

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:40:51 »

Quote from: Vittra on Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:26:34

Switch type designed by Omron being used exclusively in Logitech keyboards currently. Unique in the way that an LED can be placed right in the centre of the switch, allowing for glow to only illuminate the legend with no light bleed around the keycaps.

Supposedly similar in feel to a cherry mx brown. Interesting concept in general, I'd like to try one someday for curiosities sake.

Did you want me to add you to the list?

Quote from: alienman82 on Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:37:30

Can you add me if possible? Thanks bro

I added you before. I took your last post as you being interested.

Vittra · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:43:31 »

Thanks, but I'm international, so no go for me. I'll probably just keep an eye out for a used local board of some kind.

alienman82 · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:45:45 »

removed.

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:45:59 »

Quote from: Vittra on Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:43:31

Thanks, but I'm international, so no go for me. I'll probably just keep an eye out for a used local board of some kind.

Oh true. Sorry man

riotonthebay · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 22:10:15 »

Put me down if there's room

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 22 February 2016, 10:57:50 »

Quote from: riotonthebay on Sun, 21 February 2016, 22:10:15

Put me down if there's room

Put you down.

I'm gonna leave it to these first 10 people for now. I'll try and get a box today so I can mail it out this week.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 22 February 2016, 10:59:15 »

If someone drops off or decides they don't want in after all, can I get the next spot?

romevi · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 22 February 2016, 11:00:48 »

Woot! Made the list!
Tentatively...

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 11:46:55 »

I am sending the board out today to Hwood. Ill get in touch with the next person on the list next week to get shipping info.

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Mon, 22 February 2016, 10:59:15

If someone drops off or decides they don't want in after all, can I get the next spot?

I've added you as the final man, cuz you cant have a tour without CPT on it

Touch_It · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 12:09:40 »

Quote from: ghostjuggernaut on Sat, 06 February 2016, 12:29:29

Quote from: FLFisherman on Sat, 06 February 2016, 10:47:51
I'd be interested in this. Can you give a very brief description of how Romer-Gs feel to you?

I would say close to an MX brown, but with a shorter travel. I enjoy it for gaming quite a bit.

I would back this up. Got to try a brown and romer-g side by side yesterday. If you like browns you will probably like it.

derb2k2 · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 13:44:27 »

Nice. I was wondering about this.

merlin64 · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 13:55:56 »

I'm glad someone is doing this. Despite only trying out these switches when I visit BestBuy, I actually really like them. If Romer-G compatible keycaps were available, I definitely would have already bought one.

KaminKevCrew · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 14:34:05 »

I know the list is already full, but I'd like to post my interest anyway. I could also happily wait and see if there will be a round 2 too

hwood34 · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 16:27:57 »

Quote from: ghostjuggernaut on Thu, 25 February 2016, 11:46:55

I am sending the board out today to Hwood. Ill get in touch with the next person on the list next week to get shipping info.

lego

hwood34 · « **Reply #35 on:** Sat, 27 February 2016, 17:19:30 »

Some first impressions:

- The keycap profile is sorta nice, I like more than the usual OEM
- The bottom row seems to be angled slightly oddly
- Not really a fan of the rubberizing on the caps
- Switches are pretty dope, light with a very short travel
- The angle with feet up is around 4/5 degrees, I had to prop the back up
- The board is light, but the case feels surprising sturdy

All-in-all a pretty decent board, might pick one up if I got money lying around someday

alienman82 · « **Reply #36 on:** Sat, 27 February 2016, 17:24:17 »

removed.

hwood34 · « **Reply #37 on:** Sat, 27 February 2016, 23:36:41 »

Also, ~~little bit~~ lots of ping

hwood34 · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 28 February 2016, 18:53:43 »

Honestly, IRL the design doesn't seem as horrifically gaudy. It's still not an attractive board by any means, but not the worst. The mini wrist rest on the left side of the board is nice, just supports the bottom of your palm a bit. RGB lighting options are cool if you're into that (the transition between colors on the rainbow setting is very smooth.

Another note about the switches: they have a somewhat topre-sounding "thock;" these sound nicer than Cherry IMO.

And I still think that if I ever had $130 just lying around, I'd definitely consider picking one of these up.

Bromono · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 28 February 2016, 19:19:03 »

Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 28 February 2016, 18:53:43

Honestly, IRL the design doesn't seem as horrifically gaudy. It's still not an attractive board by any means, but not the worst. The mini wrist rest on the left side of the board is nice, just supports the bottom of your palm a bit. RGB lighting options are cool if you're into that (the transition between colors on the rainbow setting is very smooth.

Another note about the switches: they have a somewhat topre-sounding "thock;" these sound nicer than Cherry IMO.

And I still think that if I ever had $130 just lying around, I'd definitely consider picking one of these up.

hmm so there is ping and thock?

hwood34 · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 28 February 2016, 19:28:46 »

Quote from: Bromono on Sun, 28 February 2016, 19:19:03

Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 28 February 2016, 18:53:43
Honestly, IRL the design doesn't seem as horrifically gaudy. It's still not an attractive board by any means, but not the worst. The mini wrist rest on the left side of the board is nice, just supports the bottom of your palm a bit. RGB lighting options are cool if you're into that (the transition between colors on the rainbow setting is very smooth.

Another note about the switches: they have a somewhat topre-sounding "thock;" these sound nicer than Cherry IMO.

And I still think that if I ever had $130 just lying around, I'd definitely consider picking one of these up.

hmm so there is ping and thock?

Yup. It's not like full on Topre thock, but it's definitely similar and lower in pitch than Cherry.

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 03 March 2016, 07:37:36 »

Glad to see you're enjoying it! It is by no means a perfect board, but it is a lot better than I imagined.

Flfisherman dropped off the list, so nickheller is next up.

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 06 March 2016, 14:59:02 »

Next up is derb2k2. Had a few people drop out so far. If anyone else wants to be taken off the list let me know.

Hispes · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 06 March 2016, 15:45:19 »

I am interested in this tour. I almost bought an 810, but I thought I'd come to GH first to look for a tour. If you see fit, please add me to the list. =)

FLFisherman · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 06 March 2016, 15:46:43 »

Quote from: Hispes on Sun, 06 March 2016, 15:45:19

I am interested in this tour. I almost bought an 810, but I thought I'd come to GH first to look for a tour. If you see fit, please add me to the list. =)

Don't trust him. This man is a thief.

He stole my heart.

derb2k2 · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 06 March 2016, 15:55:57 »

Quote from: ghostjuggernaut on Sun, 06 March 2016, 14:59:02

Next up is derb2k2. Had a few people drop out so far. If anyone else wants to be taken off the list let me know.

Nice! I'll be waiting with open arms.

Hispes · « **Reply #46 on:** Sun, 06 March 2016, 17:07:40 »

Quote from: FLFisherman on Sun, 06 March 2016, 15:46:43

Quote from: Hispes on Sun, 06 March 2016, 15:45:19
I am interested in this tour. I almost bought an 810, but I thought I'd come to GH first to look for a tour. If you see fit, please add me to the list. =)

Don't trust him. This man is a thief.

He stole my heart.

Best buy near me has 'em, and if they'll let me try before I buy, then I'll withdraw my name submission.

hwood34 · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 08 March 2016, 13:23:26 »

Getting the board out today

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 08 March 2016, 13:25:27 »

Quote from: ghostjuggernaut on Thu, 25 February 2016, 11:46:55

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Mon, 22 February 2016, 10:59:15
If someone drops off or decides they don't want in after all, can I get the next spot?

I've added you as the final man, cuz you cant have a tour without CPT on it

Just saw this. Thanks man

hwood34 · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 08 March 2016, 22:33:18 »

So, due to some circumstances surrounding my being an idiot, the original retail box failed to make it in the package. I'll send it tomorrow to make the package whole again

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Author Topic: Romer-G tour (Read 14599 times)