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2015/04/06 04:20:08 (permalink)
I got curious about this Datamancer company after seeing Linus' review and I gotta say these are some really nice looking unique keyboards but is $750 to $2000 too much to pay for a keyboard? One of these would look nice on an executive's desk who doesn't type much but I don't know anyone who sits behind a desk wearing Armani suits.
http://www.datamancer.com/cart/the-aviator-keyboard-p-191.html
http://www.datamancer.com/cart/the-new-yorker-keyboard-p-189.html
 

 

 
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/06 04:29:18 (permalink)
    If there are people willing to pay 10,000 dollars or more for a luxury Apple iWatch then I'm sure there are people willing to spend large amounts of cash for a keyboard. I would think that such a market would be very small though.

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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/06 04:42:20 (permalink)
    It's a good thing I've become attached to my Corsair K70. Even though I have 2 defective LED I am refusing to replace it under warranty since it's not available. The red backlight is still available but I like my blue. I'd be just stupid enough to waste the dough on one of these Datamancers. 

     
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/06 05:25:55 (permalink)
    To me? Hell no.
     
    To some uber rich nerdy silicone valley CEO/CFO/exec? Sure! Great niche product right there.

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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/06 05:36:28 (permalink)
    What makes these appealing to me is the fact that I'm old enough to remember the standard non-electric typewriter. I was 5 yrs old when the IBM Selectric was unveiled. I can't begin to tell you how many typewriters I destroyed when I was a child. LOL
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/06 05:38:52 (permalink)
    If you're going to buy a keyboard that looks like it was designed for, or by, Howard Hughes, you probably should have as much money as him.
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/06 05:46:05 (permalink)
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    If you're going to buy a keyboard that looks like it was designed for, or by, Howard Hughes, you probably should have as much money as him.


    Having as much money as Howard Hughes is on my "To do" list, BTW. LOL

     
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/10 15:12:54 (permalink)
    Heck, build a whole new rig for that price, NOT for just a keyboard!

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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/11 10:14:10 (permalink)
    $2K for a TV, Sound or really nice Monitor, sure....
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/11 16:32:28 (permalink)
    lol leather from furniture. I would rather spend that 2K on a nice leather couch.

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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/11 16:49:03 (permalink)
    RainStryke
    lol leather from furniture. I would rather spend that 2K on a nice leather couch.


    But I already have a couch and I only paid $999.00 for it. Now what?

     
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/11 17:31:59 (permalink)
    Two leather couches ?
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/11 17:38:47 (permalink)
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    Two leather couches ?


    I don't have room for two couches in my apartment. I will make room for one of these "New Yorker" models but they look like they would hurt if you used them for a couch.
     

     
     

     
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/11 18:15:05 (permalink)
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    lol leather from furniture. I would rather spend that 2K on a nice leather couch.



    But I already have a couch and I only paid $999.00 for it. Now what?




    Sell it and buy a 2K leather couch if you want to be a copycat.

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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/11 18:32:28 (permalink)
    A couple of those "New Yorkers" would make some nice armrests.

     
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/11 19:05:18 (permalink)
    Two 2K keyboards? Man... If you have that much, you should get the one painted with hair from virgins and powdered gold.
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/11 21:02:53 (permalink)
    I thought it was a blood sacrifice?
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/04/20 00:27:59 (permalink)
    Ya. if its what you want and you have the money why not?. u only live once. doing what makes you happy. who cares what others say or think.


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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/05/07 04:48:53 (permalink)
    Zuhl, remember that 3way monitor setup? yeah.

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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/05/07 20:53:45 (permalink)
     
    Yes, that's too much for a keyboard.       

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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/05/26 01:01:52 (permalink)
    They are the ones that did the keyboard for Warehouse 13.  I did a search years ago.
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/05/26 06:00:27 (permalink)
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    They are the ones that did the keyboard for Warehouse 13.  I did a search years ago.


    I thought it looked familiar.

     
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    Re: $2000 too much for a custom keyboard? 2015/05/26 11:11:59 (permalink)



    Custom switches, paint, and keycaps.  Didn't cost $2000.

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