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DRaGZ
305
Aug 26, 2018
Okay, so yeah, it looks like the final color of the keyboard is quite different from what was originally presented. Why?
From what I can tell, the final color is actually much closer to what the ALT is, and a big reason I didn't want the ALT was BECAUSE of that color.
What the hell happened here? This is a community that is VERY MUCH focused on aesthetics as well as functionality, why would the final product be so different from what was originally presented?
whappenow
40
Aug 26, 2018
DRaGZAgreed. Reason why I got CTRL and not ALT. The anonodized matte black aluminum is what sold me. This just looks more like what the ALT final color would be. Not gonna knock on the build or construction, but definitely not what was advertised in ANY of the renders.
Eagle1337
37
Aug 26, 2018
DRaGZOnly thing I can think of is they only had the ctrl in the render stage and the alt in a prototype stage
Chernicharo
52
Aug 26, 2018
DRaGZthe final product still looks more silverish them the ALT render too.
Damage
28
Aug 26, 2018
DRaGZYeah, the color and nature of the finish is way off from the renders—also the USB cable, which looks to be black rather than the dark gray (matching the case) that was advertised.
Obviously, they decided to change the product‘s color scheme and finish substantially. Why make those changes without communicating with us about them?
Damage
28
Aug 27, 2018
DamageOk, actually received my keyboard, and the color isn't bad at all. Some observations:
1) The light/dark appearance of the finish is very dependent on lighting and viewing angles. In bright, direct light, it can look much more silver. On my desk, in less direct illumination and with the backlit keys active, it looks a lot like the renders.
2) My camera tends to capture more light from the finish than what I perceive, so it looks brighter in pictures than it does to my actual eyeballs.
3) The cable is indeed a dark charcoal gray, not black. So it all fits together as advertised, in my view, although your mileage may vary.
4) Beyond all of that, this is a pretty darned fantastic keyboard. The caps feel great, and the enclosure is very solid. The Box White switches I chose are incredible. Even the default lighting options are better than most, in my view.
vrapan
37
Aug 27, 2018
DamageI chose box whites as well, how is the tactility/noise levels? I 've read they are pretty tactile but quite loud - I don't mind the loudness though my better half will :p
Damage
28
Aug 27, 2018
vrapanBox Whites are much more tactile than most MX switches, I'd say. Way more so than MX Browns and also more tactile than 65g Zealios, in my experience. But it's a bit hard to say definitively how much the clicks contribute to the sense of tactility. You can still feel that clickbar doing its thing.
The noise is real. It's louder than most MX Blue keyboards that I've used. So good luck with that. :)
vrapan
37
Aug 27, 2018
Damageso bad news and good news gotta be extra nice to the other half! Thanks for the reply :) i like tactile switches
DRaGZ
305
Aug 27, 2018
DamageI suppose I will have to wait until mine comes on Thursday. Silver is okay for my setup, I have silver accents around my desk that would match, but overall I'm not happy, it wouldn't match the numpad that I bought, which is kind of what I was hoping for.
petesabagel
6
Aug 28, 2018
DRaGZagreed, i got mine in today, and the silver/grey is way lighter and I wanted black to match literally *EVERYTHING* else in my setup.
RiValTine
10
Nov 22, 2018
petesabagelIf anyone does not feel happy with this item, I'd be happy to purchase it... just saying. :) I would prefer Hailo Clear switches but whatever you have, I'd take it anyways.
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