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[Interest Check] IBM Red Alert key caps
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 20:18
by Half-Saint
I had this crazy idea today about having IBM caps with red labels much like sixty's Red Alert set. I dropped a message to Jim Owens at Unicomp and here's what he says:
Thanks for the note. It is possible, but we would have to order a part
with red ink rather than black; this would cost approximately $500. If
you plan to purchase a large quantity, this may be acceptable, but not
for a few keyboards. Please let me know if you have other questions.
My question is, how many of you would be interested in such a set? I'm thinking US ANSI, UK ISO and no Win keys, to make things simple.
We'd need at least 20 buyers to bring this down to $25 per person + the cost of the actual sets + shipping. Waiting for some additional info from Jim.
Cheers,
SainT
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 20:21
by tsangan
Would the cost of the keys be the same as the are now on unicomp?
$20/per set + $3 for spacebar and then the $500 divided among all the sets purchased?
If it is then would be in for 3-4 sets of US ANSI
Also would this be a one time thing? Or will they be offering this later on because the part has already been purchased? Or would it be our own part where no one else can order it?
Sigh, why can't Topre be like this too
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 20:26
by korne
Half-Saint is there any posibilty to get ISO spanish layout? unicomp allready have the molds
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 20:26
by 7bit
I'm in for a 122 key set!!!!
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 20:39
by dirge
OMG yes! UK Iso please!
Also is it possible to have the keys from the experimental set? If enough interest is generated?
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 20:42
by tsangan
dirge wrote:OMG yes! UK Iso please!
Also is it possible to have the keys from the experimental set also? If enough interest is generated?
I think this is just trying to reproduce the red on white look.
The experimental set was white on red which and just something special OTD/Deskthority made. Also it isn't possible thru unicomp since they stop producing white printed keys due to them not lasting very long, I made a inquiry about that since I wanted white on black keys
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 20:43
by Half-Saint
Sorry but white dye sub text isn't possible.
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 20:45
by dirge
Of course, I'm being daft sorry. My head just seems to think doubleshot...
If I wanted I could order some red keys with black text from their site. I've been on there tonight toying with what caps to get, so great timing!
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 20:54
by xbb
count me in
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 21:05
by litster
I am in for a set or 2. Might be cheaper to have someone order them in the US and the reship to EU.
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 21:57
by rodtang
Would the layout really matter that much?
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 21:59
by xbb
maybe we can simplify it ANSI US + UK kit
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 22:01
by Grond
I think once they buy the red ink, they can print whatever layout. But it's just a guess.
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 22:05
by RC-1140
Grond wrote:I think once they buy the red ink, they can print whatever layout. But it's just a guess.
Exactly what I've been thinking too. I really hope so. Then they might even be able to do a Terminal Set in DE Layout. Then I would probably buy one as well.
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 22:09
by rodtang
RC-1140 wrote:Grond wrote:I think once they buy the red ink, they can print whatever layout. But it's just a guess.
Exactly what I've been thinking too. I really hope so. Then they might even be able to do a Terminal Set in DE Layout. Then I would probably buy one as well.
Which was my point, limiting it to a few layouts would just increase the cost of those who get to buy.
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 22:12
by RC-1140
Maybe you should ask him what he meant. My understanding is, that they just need something new to apply the red dye, and then could use all their sheets, so they could make all layouts in red.
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 22:23
by Half-Saint
Jim got back to me:
A printed US button set would be $25 plus shipping.
Jim and Chuck have one thing in common. Don't ask more than one question at a time or you won't get an answer
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 22:59
by Half-Saint
While we wait...
A US proxy would certainly be welcome.
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 23:04
by Ascaii
I would take an ISO set.
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 23:22
by litster
Half-Saint wrote:While we wait...
A US proxy would certainly be welcome.
If you do it quick, may be you can catch the Phantom shipment, if you also ordered Phantom. Not sure if BiNiaRiS is up for it though.
Posted: 13 Mar 2012, 23:30
by 7bit
This is how it would look:
Posted: 14 Mar 2012, 03:56
by reaper
If it comes in ANSI then I'd buy a set for my SSK.
Posted: 14 Mar 2012, 04:12
by webwit
I'm not sure yet if this will look good or just... wrong.
Posted: 14 Mar 2012, 04:50
by guilleguillaume
I'n not sure about the red looking good enough in Unicomp Beige keys
Posted: 14 Mar 2012, 06:19
by litster
Does Unicomp have plain white keycaps?
Posted: 14 Mar 2012, 08:12
by Half-Saint
Of course!
Posted: 14 Mar 2012, 08:46
by kaiserreich
In for 2 ANSI. 101-type
These group buys are killing everyone's wallet.
Posted: 14 Mar 2012, 11:49
by laggy-gaga
in for 2 ANSI 101 sets
Posted: 14 Mar 2012, 12:55
by dfxdx
I'll have an ANSI set.
Posted: 14 Mar 2012, 15:23
by Half-Saint
Another update from Jim:
Yes, if we have the parts needed to make a printed button set, it is $25 plus shipping. For example, French, German, US English, UK English etc.