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Zaczac
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May 21, 2015
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okp11
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May 21, 2015
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ZaczacThey have already answered two of those questions. Officially, he said he couldn't get it working over USB, but you can use it concurrently over Bluetooth while it is charging.
He also already posted pictures in the comments and a few others linked some pictures as well.
He also already posted pictures in the comments and a few others linked some pictures as well.
H2O2
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May 21, 2015
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ZaczacSo I was tired of waiting for MD to reply to you and having the same questions, I looked up a Chinese review site, which had a review of this keyboard. I was able to read the Chinese but Google translate gives you the general gist of the article.
(http://pcwaishe.cn/article-12108-2.html)
So to your questions, (all answers are sourced from article, I make no claims to whether they are true or not) 1. The LED turns off after 5 min. 2. 600 hours without using backlighting 3. No wired connection available. The author states that he tried repeatedly and that allegedly, Varmilo will release a dual wired and Bluetooth keyboard next year. 4. IDK 5. IDK 6. IDK
So to your questions, (all answers are sourced from article, I make no claims to whether they are true or not) 1. The LED turns off after 5 min. 2. 600 hours without using backlighting 3. No wired connection available. The author states that he tried repeatedly and that allegedly, Varmilo will release a dual wired and Bluetooth keyboard next year. 4. IDK 5. IDK 6. IDK
MartyPark
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May 22, 2015
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H2O2I have raised the bug and have contacted to Massdrop via Contact us.
I am looking forward their reply now.
kunalkumar
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May 22, 2015
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MartyParkWe were waiting on more information from the vendor before we could post some answers. All answers given by @H2O2 are correct.
With respect to Linux compatibility and the typing bug, we'll have to get back to you after talking to the vendor again.
Regarding the options available during checkout, the Grey keycaps and the Black case are as pictured in this drop. For the White case and White keycaps, some pictures have already been posted in this discussion thread.
If you'd like to take a look at how the White case and the White keycaps look please take a look at this drop https://www.massdrop.com/buy/varmilo-va87mr. The caveat is that the drop linked has orange LEDs and the only LED option available for this drop is white.
Please reply to this message as and when any other questions arise, and I'll try to respond to them promptly.
Thanks a lot guys!
Edit: I forgot to mention that the vendor has asked us to limit the drop to 150 units. I've updated the "Description" page as well.
With respect to Linux compatibility and the typing bug, we'll have to get back to you after talking to the vendor again.
Regarding the options available during checkout, the Grey keycaps and the Black case are as pictured in this drop. For the White case and White keycaps, some pictures have already been posted in this discussion thread.
If you'd like to take a look at how the White case and the White keycaps look please take a look at this drop https://www.massdrop.com/buy/varmilo-va87mr. The caveat is that the drop linked has orange LEDs and the only LED option available for this drop is white.
Please reply to this message as and when any other questions arise, and I'll try to respond to them promptly.
Thanks a lot guys!
Edit: I forgot to mention that the vendor has asked us to limit the drop to 150 units. I've updated the "Description" page as well.
Varholiaglimp
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May 22, 2015
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kunalkumarI would absolutely buy this keyboard in white if the only option for backlighting weren't white as well. It was a really strange choice on the part of the vendor, I think. Even from a practical non-aesthetic standpoint, white backlighting for white keys sounds pointlessly blinding. Gray with white backlighting, I can understand.
Any chance you'll be offering this with blue, teal, orange, green or even purple LEDs in the very near future?
Any chance you'll be offering this with blue, teal, orange, green or even purple LEDs in the very near future?
danringm
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May 22, 2015
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H2O21. you should be able to rotate through 4 brightnesses (not incuding off) with fn+arrow key
kunalkumar
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May 22, 2015
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VarholiaglimpWe'll request the vendor for more LED options but no promises for this drop at least.
ajsalminen
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May 22, 2015
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VarholiaglimpWhite leds do have the benefit of working best with color changers. If your caps are really thick (I don't think Varmilo stock caps are) those may not work though.
H2O2
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May 22, 2015
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ajsalminenThe problem (or benefit) with Gateron switches are that they are clear so the LED is embedded underneath the switch. Light diffuses through the clear casing. If you look at any of the images with backlight on, you can see there is no visible LED poking through. So any color changers will have to completely encapsulate the switch for full color changing to work.
Varholiaglimp
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May 22, 2015
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kunalkumarThanks for the effort, K, no matter what comes of it.
Varholiaglimp
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May 24, 2015
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H2O2It sounds as if you're saying that selecting the original Cherry MX switches shouldn't be a problem, and that choosing any kind of Gateron switch (brown, clear, etc.) will involve dealing with clear cases. If so, I won't consider the Gateron browns and would choose the next best Cherry MX action in terms of a timing/gaming compromise. Blue might prove a Hank noisy when my grillfiend is sleeping. Red seems to be a gamer's choice but might be better than the blue in other ways.
Gateron browns and clears might be the best choices if not for the LED problem you mentioned.
It also sounds as if LED light might bleed less with Gateron switches. That sounds like a good feature if you've got the color you want.
Gateron browns and clears might be the best choices if not for the LED problem you mentioned.
It also sounds as if LED light might bleed less with Gateron switches. That sounds like a good feature if you've got the color you want.
davidly
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Jul 9, 2015
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kunalkumarKunal, are the space bars (for all key cap types) for the current drop completely clean? No comic sans varmilo logo?
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1. Does the back-light have a toggle? timed? permanently on? 2. Battery type / battery life 3. Can we use a wired connection vs the Bluetooth connection? 4. Any correct pictures to show the actual options we are given with? 5. Linux compatibility? 6. Someone mentioned a typing bug which effects this model (any information on this?)