Filco purple & green keyboard

matt5cott · January 26, 2011, 14:44:00 PM

http://en.akihabaranews.com/82391/peripherals/filco-introduces-evangelion-like-purple-and-green-keyboard-in-japan

So pretty

Leon · January 26, 2011, 14:45:36 PM

Ah my eyes are bleeding!!!

The Filco stuff seems to be extremely hit & miss if it ever appears in the UK (imported that is) - some of there (other) stuff is quite nice / useful.

Tek_Ed · January 26, 2011, 14:46:46 PM

Not sure it would fit in with my office decor..

Binary Shadow · January 26, 2011, 14:52:01 PM

That is horrible lol

matt5cott · January 26, 2011, 14:54:33 PM

Quote from: Dooms on January 26, 2011, 14:45:36 PM
Ah my eyes are bleeding!!!

The Filco stuff seems to be extremely hit & miss if it ever appears in the UK (imported that is) - some of there (other) stuff is quite nice / useful.

Yeah if I want it I will have to import, which sucks, I reckon £50 all in with shipping $:-\$

A bit much methinks, even if it does suit my decor.

Clock'd 0Ne · January 26, 2011, 15:59:43 PM

I was expecting to hate it, but I actually think that looks pretty nice too. Question is, how nice is it to actually use?

I'd consider a purchase if it would actually get sold over here, but shipping from Japan would be a raping worse than that scene from Irreversible.

These guys might sort it out though http://www.keyboardco.com/

Leon · January 26, 2011, 17:08:25 PM

Could ask someone on Flutterscape to go get one for you.

Can't remember how much commision flutterscape take but it works out cheaper than 'importing' stuff from Japan most of the time

QuoteFlutterScape seems a little complicated at first, but really it's quite simple. There are people in Japan going around to various stores taking pictures of things they want to sell. They don't buy these things from the store until you buy them. Once you buy the item, they go to the store, get the item, and send it to FluttersScape HQ in Japan. Once FlutterScape gets it they forward the money along (or will send it back to you if the person never gets the item for you) and will send the item to you. Seems complicated, but all you really need to know is that you can safely buy something without much worry about getting screwed over very very easily.

Tek_Ed · January 26, 2011, 17:33:14 PM

Quote from: Clock'd 0Ne on January 26, 2011, 15:59:43 PM
I was expecting to hate it, but I actually think that looks pretty nice too.

How can you think that looks nice?!

This is what I consider as a nice looking keyboard:

But then I like anything that looks like it is from the future.

Clock'd 0Ne · January 26, 2011, 17:40:27 PM

That's not exactly futuristic, it looks a bit cheap to me. The logitech keyboards look more the biz, I've toyed with getting one of these for ages:

http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/keyboards/keyboard/devices/4740

Shaun · January 26, 2011, 18:17:15 PM

I like the purple on black, but the dayglo green I find a bit much!

Still loving my Dinovo edge which I managed to pick up cheap off ebay last year for my HTPC:

http://www.sweclockers.com/imagebank/30fa2/u5shbf.jpg (big pic)

Surprisingly nice to type on for such a thin Keyboard and the touchpad is quite good when you get used to it.

Tek_Ed · January 27, 2011, 10:12:20 AM

Both those keyboards are cool. I would struggle to choose between the two if i'm honest..

Would that Dinovo work with a PS3? Would be good for internet browsing.. I hate doing this with my PS controller..

Shaun · January 28, 2011, 01:21:27 AM

Quote from: Tek_Ed on January 27, 2011, 10:12:20 AM
Would that Dinovo work with a PS3? Would be good for internet browsing.. I hate doing this with my PS controller..

Not tried it myself as I don't have a PS3, but it works fine according to a quick goggle.

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