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Vortex POK3R Mechanical Keyboard (Poker 3)

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Jul 25, 2017

I really want this but have a few questions, hopefully someone can clarify?:
- How do you program this? The user manual link doesn't work. - What's the cost of shipping within the US? That's obviously a factor if I can pay more on Amazon and have it immediately. - Is it compatible with other controllers/can they be swapped out? - What color are the LED's, if any? I'm asking specifically if it is backlit or not. I have solid keycaps but the backlight on my WASD Code does diffuse around the edges, making the keys look like they are 'floating', which is an effect I enjoy. - How are peoples' experience in getting this item in a timely manner? 3 months is a LONG time to wait just to save ~$15 (I'd want Cherry Clears, so I'm looking at $115 + shipping). If that's the case, I'd end up buying it on Amazon for $140 with free shipping...
Thanks in advance!

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originalcyn

Jul 25, 2017

ForralHi there. I can't answer all your questions but I've been where you seem to be, so I'll take quick stab at a couple. I have a Pok3r backlit white with blue switches. The blue switch versions are super available many places online. This drop may or not be right for you, but if you're into clears, maybe check out this link from a site people have mentioned below https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1889 Looks like they'll have these with clear switches for 119 in stock for free shipping in just over a week in various backlit versions. Someone can correct me if I'm mistaken but the boards for this drop don't seem to be backlit.
I can also say programming it works in layers where the first is fixed stock, unchangeable. Programming the subsequent layers is super simple, no tmk or reprogram needed. Check out these links on youtube https://youtu.be/AlhQcHg7WRY and https://youtu.be/aO3l_LOEM9E Skip to 6:13 on the second video. It's actually for a Vortex Core. Different board, same company so the procedure is the same.
In my humble opinion, these boards are great. Whether here or another seller, I highly recommend picking one up.
Good luck to you and enjoy.

Jul 25, 2017

originalcynThank you for the reply!! I think because the drop isn't that great of a deal for someone who wants clears, I may just wait to buy it until after I start the new job and can figure out if I even need an external keyboard at work/am allowed to have one. I am still curious about some of the other questions and hopefully maybe someone else has more experience to answer them!

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Jul 25, 2017

originalcynDidn't realize they had started making backlit clears! For some reason I thought that wasn't possible?

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Jul 25, 2017

MTK4355Yeah why not? My WASD Code is backlight with MX Clears, no issues there. Just the switch is different, dunno why that affects the backlighting?
It's plate-mounted, if that matters.

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Jul 25, 2017

ForralAh, I went and refreshed my memory. It's RGB they can't do because they have opaque housings.
There is a hole in the housing for a single led though.

berwaldd

Jul 26, 2017

ForralTBH, $15 savings isn't worth it when you have to wait for three months to get it. This really isn't a deal at all.
Do yourself a favor and order it from Amazon. You can probably even find the RGB version (the one here is non-backlit) for just a tad bit more, and it would be at your doorstep within a week if you are in the US.
Massdrop really doesn't have great deals on keebs very often. It's really only good for Massdrop exclusive stuff in terms of keebs. They often do have some good deals on other things though. Picked up a pair of Gunnar computer glasses for 50% off the price they would normally cost. Their amazing, honestly. Headaches have pretty much been eliminated for me. I just saw that they have this same drop going on again right now too.

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Jul 26, 2017

berwaldd^Truth. On top of the three month wait, they just delayed the last RGB Pok3r drop. I guess I didn't really need a 4th Pok3r anyway!

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Jul 27, 2017

berwalddBasically. If I can find a Pok3r 3 with a black metal case and MX clears with RGB for ~$150 or so I'd scoop it up like Ben & Jerry's ;)
I think those gaming glasses are a joke. I have an anti-glare and computer coating on my prescription eyeglasses, coupled with using f.lux, that is easily 10x better. I already wear my glasses when I'm on my computer for a long period of time, and f.lux is amazing in reducing the color temperature of my monitor in the evenings.

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Jul 27, 2017

Here's my non-rgb Pok3r w/MX clears before and after upgrading the caps!

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Jul 27, 2017

MTK4355Hngggg. I wish I could find PBT, shine-through, space-themed (galaxy or other spacey themed) keycaps for a reasonable price, or could bring myself to get the Dolch keycap set. But right now I've got my WASD CODE with blank grey keycaps with white LED's that kinda looks like a spaceship, so I enjoy that for what it is.
@MTK4355, your post was basically proving to me that what I want /does/ exist, yeah?

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Jul 28, 2017

ForralNo, as far as I know you are limited to a single color LED if you want clears. But if you're willing to make that concession, what you want is surely available.
That post depicts what you would get from this drop, minus my sweet PBT SA keycaps of course....

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