Has anyone heard of this keyboard? Gtune CHF7 OfficeMaster 55g

courtesi · 21 Dec 2015, 19:04

Note: The pic in the video doesn't have the stock keycaps; though it sounds really nice! The owner appears to be using SA profile Filco (SP) doubleshots.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291643603942?

It appears to be a rebranded Noppoo EC-108 however has some differences:
1. Comes in a 55g flavor; not aware of any 35g/45g Gtune variations.
2. Has sound dampening ala Royal Kludge.
3. Cherry profile keys - I think the Noppoo EC-108 came with OEM profile.
4. Appears to have a "guard" on the back where the cable attaches could help keep the connector straight and thus more durable.
5. Advertises as stabilizer wires being lubed from the factory; not sure if Noppoo ever advertised that.

scottc · 21 Dec 2015, 19:38

Put the video ID (everything after ?v=) in the [youtube] tags, not the full URL.

courtesi · 21 Dec 2015, 19:53

scottc wrote: Put the video ID (everything after ?v=) in the [youtube] tags, not the full URL.

I updated the OP with this; thanks!

FYI: Gtune sells a version of this in Korea that is RGB backlit w/ 62g weighting

scottc · 21 Dec 2015, 19:58

No problem, the plugin is a bit of a pain so requires some love to get working!

The board sounds surprisingly solid with the SA caps. I wonder how it feels in comparison to genuine Topre...

courtesi · 23 Dec 2015, 16:18

scottc wrote: The board sounds surprisingly solid with the SA caps. I wonder how it feels in comparison to genuine Topre...

I'm mainly interested that it is fullsize and 55g; something that Topre doesn't offer anymore.

Stock dampening and MX keycap compatibility is icing on the cake.

I'm on the fence whether I want to buy one of these or not. I've been reading reviews on MD for the Noppoo EC-108, Royal Kludge, as well as Novatouch and am surprised that a few have developed chattering issues - something you never heard about on the Realforce.

TheNacho · 24 Dec 2015, 01:42

Doesnt that look somehow familiar to the Noppoo thing? Maybe they have a deal with them or something?

Muirium · 24 Dec 2015, 05:53

courtesi wrote:
scottc wrote: I've been reading reviews on MD for the Noppoo EC-108, Royal Kludge, as well as Novatouch and am surprised that a few have developed chattering issues - something you never heard about on the Realforce.

You get what you pay for. Noppoo makes a cheap ripoff, so it will surely have its flaws. Chattering in brand new keyboards is as bbad aas tthey comme.

Just because it has the feature set you're looking for doesn't make it wise to overlook the fact it's trash.