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arcturussage
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Jun 4, 2014
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No. nope. never. I got the original one with the kickstarter and it was a huge frustration and disappointment.
The original (and maybe this one) didn't actually hold all size keys, so you were left having to drill into the key to make the whole bigger.
Trying to access keys wasn't great and over time it would loosen the screws the keys were on and they eventually opened and fell out. A friend that also backed the kickstarter almost lost one of her keys because she didn't realize the screw came loose.
What made it even worse is after I was done with one side constantly getting unscrewed I decided to just stop using it, but I couldn't. One side unscrewed fine, on the other side the base seemed to get loose so instead of properly unscrewing it just kept spinning the entire thing round and round. I needed to use a combination of a screw driver, rubber band and pliers to finally get that side unscrewed. I haven't touched the thing since.
Unless this "2.0" version was completely redesigned by an entirely different company I highly advise against this product.
Jun 4, 2014
dag.odenhall
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Jun 4, 2014
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arcturussageI have both sizes of the KeySmart (not sure if 2.0 or not) and my experience has been that it's great when it works but I've also had some of the problems you describe. The main attraction is the slim profile but you don't really get that with the extended frame or with extension posts. You have to be careful and ensure that the front plate lays flat and equal on both ends and aligns with the posts, for proper and secure assembly. Getting this right without extension posts and lots of spacers when you want two (slightly bent) keys plus the USB and loop hole on it is not really possible, and that's probably why I've had some of your described problems.
Currently waiting for my Ashland leather key cover and hoping it can replace my KeySmart use case (which is to always carry the two-or-so most used keys in the front pocket) but there are many things to like about plate-style key organizers like the KeySmart and TiKeY. I mostly like the plates of the KeySmart but my experience with the posts and screws has been dissapointing, although I don't have much to compare with. I kind of find the TiKeY ugly (although the Mini perhaps slightly less so) but I like the screw pockets and the posters feel like they might be somehow better. Haven't actually disassembled my TiKeY Mini and tried replacing the TiPiKs for keys, though, so can't really compare.
I'd also love something with a built in or attachable clip. I attach a TEC P-7 [1] suspension clip to the loop hole of the KeySmart which is nice but I'd much prefer something that wasn't hanging lose but rather attached to the plate somehow.
The Rabbit [2] is also an interesting contender. Not quite a plate-style organizer, but it's titanium, a clip and uses screw posts that can be extended. Sadly it seems to be discontinued [3].
[1] http://www.tecaccessories.com/P-7-Suspension-Clip [2] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cogent/titanium-key-holder-multi-function-and-super-compa [3] http://www.cogentindustries.com/products/
Jun 4, 2014
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