DR-70F - $139 dollars and a bunch of ways you can build it. But is it good?

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The DR70F is interesting. It's has good value, a fun swappable layout and some different wants to mount it. However, the biggest issue in my books is that bottom slits for what seems to be better wireless pass through. It does make the sound funky without foam, but when you do decide to add a bit of foam it sounds great. In fact, it almost doesn't sound foamy, which is great for people who want to tune their sound a bit. For foam enjoyers, I would use all the foam.
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[@shinelin6306]

sound tests: no foam - 14:29 gmk spacebar - 17:19 gateron curry spacebar pbt keycap - 17:58 gateron curry gmk spacebar - 18:45 case foam - 20:31 case foam gmk spacebar - 21:17 case foam gmk alphas - 21:55

[@maxkemp651]

This whole "entry board" thing is a problem. There are some awesome boards with awesome options and selection at really affordable prices. Every week you're posting videos of boards that I wanna buy. I'm on a Join65 rn bc of one of your videos.

[@featel1]

@@f3nnekoIt’s a joke…

[@softhusky]

I could get used to a layout like this actually... that looks really nice

[@jimbo_mode]

I have been waiting for a layout like this for so long that I will put up with the silly little bluetooth holes even if it makes the sound worse. I'm all in! nothing can put itself between me and this (1/2)XT FRL TKL Southpaw!!

[@ADoc1980]

Just bought mine in the same color. Looking forward to adding it to the collection.

[@furnitureandbedding776]

Was the red ever available or am I just late to the party?

[@ADoc1980]

@@furnitureandbedding776 it seems as though the red one was sold out from the time of release. Not sure what is up with that.

[@flourish5554]

@@furnitureandbedding776 You will need to join the GB version of the run. It started today.

[@sentimentalhermit]

Was planning to order this... because I'm a sucker for FRL

[@mihneagogu1389]

What board did he have above? Looks like a korn but colors don't match. Absolutely stunning one

[@JYcanvas]

I really think that keyboard markets should start making more keys on the left side so its good for gaming and productivity.

[@CH-sh7ip]

Are you getting your hands on a Protagonist prototype soon?

[@Speedygi81]

I would so go southpaw on this.

[@sgarridojr]

Nice keyboard Love the possibility of making it southpouw. I wont be buying this as im still waiting for my Neo70 but this one is definitely a great value board

[@emotionalavocado2336]

i gotta have self control before i buy my next one

[@jonathangapay1724]

Ooh curry switches. I have a bunch of those for lubing. They’re similar to milky yellows but quieter.

[@blasstois]

The design is so interesting. I’m not sure how I’d configure it though!

[@alvaroroda8949]

Which is the keyboard on the table? not the DR-70f

[@haydenluke5504]

my red one is otw rn looking forward to trying it

[@justinfournier2521]

I was watching this while doing something else and when he said seam enjoyers, I stopped for a while and was like ayo lol!

[@T16skyhopp]

feel like if you flip it, and use the arrow and nav clusters for like 12 macros, would be good for MMO ppl

[@rinnoX1]

Another great video! (I haven't watched it fully yet but I'm assuming its great) And quick question - From your experience, which has been your favorite HMX switch you've tried? I've been looking at the Canglans the most recently, and wanted to hear your thoughts

[@raymondii436]

More in-stock options is good! "Not terrible", "not bad at all"....is code for "ok to buy this"

[@adyrichter0]

I'm pretty sure the aluminum plate you had was a southpaw plate.

[@ezekielgunawan5302]

this or the neo70?

[@oscarsanchez298]

This one looks cooler, but it is bigger than the neo70. Also not sure about the sound either, up to you.

[@lando634]

you try to buy it and divinikey says orders over $99 have free shipping, then you get to the payment option and it charges $20 for shipping.

[@thestreamreader]

It's amazing how the wired sold out over wireless. Tells me people want vial over anything else. Why do these manufacturers ruin boards by not having vial, via and qmk/via ??

[@progste]

This is the keyboard for those who really hate function keys for some reason =P

[@ynotssb6922]

rattle shake more like a "never gonna give you up" shake

[@grism01]

Alex is too nice "the board doesn't look too terrible" 😂😂

[@demonicbladez]

Expensive = good is a kinda dogshit take ngl

[@grism01]

@@demonicbladez contradicting statement lol, cause expensive usually means better materials/quality/finish/sound/mounting options. I'd take 3 high quality boards over 15 shit entry levels

[@Manuel-w3g6p]

@@grism01lets be honest, I've owned expensive boards like mr suit and jelly and the reason for the price is the small number of production, not the quality

[@grism01]

@@Manuel-w3g6p that's just your experience, doesn't matter me nor don't really care

[@jimbo_mode]

Fuck anyone trying to make affordable options! If you can't afford to pay 400 dollars and wait 6 months because the surface finish is better then get the fuck out of my hobby!! raaaah!!! where would we be without you classic keyboard gatekeeping enjoyers? I can't roll my eyes harder

[@Poop_Salad]

I held one personally. It was mad hollow at the arrow cluster on the right (PC plates, v2u switch with GMK keycaps). The Cycle 7 beats this easily. The board feels quite cheap compares to QK, zooms, luminkey and the cycle 7

[@alexotos]

Yeah i feel it comes down to what layout you want at that point. Luminkey and Cycle7 still have the best sound profiles to me

[@Poop_Salad]

It has the Tennet curse, i would love an improved 2nd batch: remove the lines at the back, add some weight to it, find a way to fill in the space between the main pcb and the clusters. I would absolutely pay more if they can improve the sound 👏🏻

[@keebmat]

❤❤❤

[@ElNath645]

Seam enjoyers 😳

[@athoquoc6376]

DR-70F or cycle 7 🧐

[@rinnoX1]

cycle clears

[@goose_tech.]

180€ here in germany even though $140 is equal to 130€ 😭

[@keywolf23]

Team Seam Enjoyers LMAO

[@fnvfanMSPR]

Yet another board that you can't really get in Europe unless you pay an exhorbitant amount of taxes.

[@coolieee]

so move