[Cancelled] VorTex RACE 75% - EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION

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sixty
Gasbag Guru

10 Dec 2011, 21:06

EDIT by webwit: This groupbuy has been cancelled because of paypal problems, read here for details to get your money back.

Hi guys, time for another group buy!
This time around we are offering the Vortex RACE 75% Keyboard.

About the VorTex RACE: The Race is a fully backlit keyboard with a compact layout. There are several modes to configure the backlighting further.

Key features:
1) Three backlight modes - Gaming - Full - vitality
2) Minmal required space with full QWERTY layout
3) AVailable with all common Cherry MX keys
4) N-Key rollover
5) Space-saving layout, similar to notebooks

Available units for purchase:
MX Black - EUR 85,00
MX Blue - EUR 85,00
MX Brown - EUR 88,00
MX Red - EUR 93,00


The boards will be shipped from Germany and will only have local shipping costs to you added. You will not have to pay tax nor import fees.

To order, simply leave a comment below with the amount of units you wish to order, as well as your country. The group buy will stay open until the end of this year. Estimated delivery time of the boards is January to February 2012.

Due to distribution agreements with Vortex, I will only be able to accept orders from European members.

Doing the Poker group buy I have learned a lot about import taxes, customs and shipping costs. Let's make this one go a bit smoother! :)

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sixty
Gasbag Guru

10 Dec 2011, 21:08

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webwit
Wild Duck

10 Dec 2011, 21:17

I'll take one with MX Reds.

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mushabelly

10 Dec 2011, 21:26

1 x MX Brown.

JBert

10 Dec 2011, 21:37

Is there a review of this keyboard with larger pictures, especially the PCB with its controller card?

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sixty
Gasbag Guru

10 Dec 2011, 21:47

JBert wrote:Is there a review of this keyboard with larger pictures, especially the PCB with its controller card?
Not yet. I have a review unit on the way, but it's gonna be a while.

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Lamaboi

10 Dec 2011, 21:51

I've read somewhere on GH that the keycaps are supposed to be PBT, is that true?

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trax

10 Dec 2011, 22:01

so what this has no case?

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frankbartoli

10 Dec 2011, 22:19

Im in group.
I take:
1 x mx brown.
Im in Italy.
Thx.
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Half-Saint

10 Dec 2011, 22:23

I'll take one with clears... oh wait... no clears?

demik

10 Dec 2011, 22:30

trax wrote:so what this has no case?
you can see the case in the last 3 pictures

maoiste

10 Dec 2011, 22:47

will it have a detachable usb cable ?

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Lamaboi

10 Dec 2011, 23:00

JBert wrote:Is there a review of this keyboard with larger pictures, especially the PCB with its controller card?
Here are a bit more detailed shots from some asian review site:

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CeeSA

10 Dec 2011, 23:20

update Order:

1x Red
1x Blue
2x white keycaps
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Lamaboi

10 Dec 2011, 23:22

I believe those were only engineering/prototype units or whatever you'd want to call'em. Afaik the caps will be only black. Too bad because the white ones really did look good and contrasted great with the backlighting.

demik

11 Dec 2011, 01:35

are you sure about that? they're up for preorder also (white version) on gh. i doubt they made that many prototypes

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sixty
Gasbag Guru

11 Dec 2011, 01:53

I have no information on whether white or black is available. I will ask.

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Lamaboi

11 Dec 2011, 02:05

Would be great if they'd actually offer a white keycaps variant with blue backlighting instead of green.

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guilleguillaume

11 Dec 2011, 02:18

May have to think about that. The non standard size keycaps are a handicap if we have on mind finding replacements. :mrgreen:

By the way I would like to have a White one version available, bt not sure if this is possible, white for me looks better.

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fireglow

11 Dec 2011, 07:43

Are there different LED colours available?
If memory serves, I saw a blue coloured LED aswell...

GeorgeStorm

11 Dec 2011, 08:58

Recently picked up a DK1087 with blue keys as my first mech, and am looking at getting another for my other pc.
Have been looking at a Poker, however the backlighting of this is very attractive, how much would shipping to the UK be?

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sixty
Gasbag Guru

11 Dec 2011, 09:16

Shipping to most of Europe will be EUR 17,00

Thion

11 Dec 2011, 10:16

I'll take one with black keycaps with MX Reds. I'm from Germany.

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attarian

11 Dec 2011, 12:50

fireglow wrote:Are there different LED colours available?
If memory serves, I saw a blue coloured LED aswell...
yes there is at least two.
By the way,those on ebay are a little bit expensive. :shock:

JBert

11 Dec 2011, 21:38

Lamaboi wrote:
JBert wrote:Is there a review of this keyboard with larger pictures, especially the PCB with its controller card?
Here are a bit more detailed shots from some asian review site:Image
Thanks for that!

Interesting, it would seem that the controller card uses basic header pins to connect to the main PCB, meaning that you could even stuff wires into the slots to hook up a Teensy, Chameleon or Aikon controller. If only the Poker would have had this before...

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Sugoi

11 Dec 2011, 23:36

1 x MX Red (to Germany)

ChuckFinlay

12 Dec 2011, 00:38

Hi~ Do you accept payment via bank transfer within Germany?

xbb

12 Dec 2011, 00:42

2x MX Red

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sixty
Gasbag Guru

12 Dec 2011, 01:13

ChuckFinlay wrote:Hi~ Do you accept payment via bank transfer within Germany?
Yes

ChuckFinlay

12 Dec 2011, 09:19

Yay!
1X MX Blue to Germany, then, please.

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