What is SpaceFN and why you should give it a try
The SpaceFN concept - setting up your space key as a layer switch when held - is probably one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby. Let me explain how it works. My SpaceFN article on kbd.news made some rounds recently - quite surprisingly given the age of this concept. This piece you're reading is a condensed version of the full post. If you're left with unanswered questions, you'll most likely find the info you're looking for in the original write-up. On my imaginary top list of the most useful keyboard features, tweaks and hacks, SpaceFN would deserve a podium finish for sure. But what makes it so special? In short: SpaceFN is easy to implement, easy to learn, costs nothing, can be used with any keyboard, and can improve your productivity instantly. I will list its benefits below, but can state right at this point that the SpaceFN concept, setting up your space key as a layer switch when held, is clearly one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby....
Apr 30, 2024
I think I remember $129.99... That corresponds with around 700 Massdrop users saving $50 each for a group savings of "$36,100.00". But you can see the manufacturer's actual retail price of $99.99 here:
iKBC New Poker II Mechanical Keyboard with Cherry MX Brown Switch, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRC1O44/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MC1Xyb1BVXT6A
Again, please tell me I'm wrong, and that the MSRP wasn't inflated by $30. That would mean our group savings are closer to $14,000, and we've been collectively misled to the tune of over $20,000.
If I'm wrong, totally happy to delete this message.
UPDATE: eBay Listing and Timeline
I was trying to figure out the timeline of iKBC's announcement of the $99.99 pricing and sale to general public, and discovered you can, right now, get the keyboards from iKBC on eBay for $99.99 in the US, and they promise free delivery in just 3 days. http://www.ebay.com/itm/iKBC-New-Poker-II-Mechanical-Keyboard-with-with-Cherry-MX-Switch-/272585122186?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=wReKyg
It looks to me like the eBay listing went live on March 10th (two days before the end of this drop). Again, I think this drop claimed a significantly higher MSRP than $99.99.
Again, guys and gals, if I'm getting it wrong here, please tell me.
I know Massdrop has a policy of not letting people back out of a drop because they've already committed an order to the vendor... But if the vendor did manipulate retail prices to prey on the enthusiasm of the Massdrop community, maybe this is a special case where a slap on the wrist is in order. I'm really glad iKBC is going to be offering the new Poker II to the general public at such a great retail price, but not feeling great about this Massdrop.