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post #11 of 23
They two boards look absolutely identical. Even the space bar. Here is my xarmor. But yeah, I guess looking at the specs there seem to be a lot of difference beyond that.

post #12 of 23
Well, I need to give credit where credit is due. Finally got an email back from iOne and they said even though the keyboard is out of warranty, they will fix it for the price of my shipping it to them with a return label.
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thanks guys, from what i have seen, i really like these keyboards
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post #14 of 23
You can get these keyboards for around 30 bucks cheaper if you check out this group buy thread
http://www.overclock.net/t/1291381/max-mechanical-keyboard-nighthawk-x8-x9/10
post #15 of 23
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You can get these keyboards for around 30 bucks cheaper if you check out this group buy thread
http://www.overclock.net/t/1291381/max-mechanical-keyboard-nighthawk-x8-x9/10

You seem to have linked to this same thread?
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post #16 of 23
They're essentially rebranded XArmor keyboards. They have the same packaging and everything.

Find reviews of the U9BL-S for the browns, and I'm not sure what the red-switched one from XArmor was called, if they even had one.

It's a good keyboard. Certain LEDs have started to go out and then come back on from time to time after a while, but none have stayed off permanently.
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post #17 of 23
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You seem to have linked to this same thread?
......please ignore this horrible fail >.< http://www.forums.custompcreview.com/f75/max-keyboard-group-buy-thread-8-a-1071/
post #18 of 23
I just got the X9 in Cherry MX red. I had them fully customize it like this pic taken from MaxKeyboard.com except mine has the overclock fire as the ESC key.



Ive had it for about 2 days now and so far so good. It is heavy and feels like a tank.

I also installed O-ring suppressors and they make a huge difference as far as noise. I tested out the Corsair K60 prior to the X9 and can say that the X9 is definitely an upgrade.

Pros
-Feels sturdy
-Overall quality seems pretty high
-Fully customizable as far as LED's
-Evenly lit LED's
-You can choose any of the Cherry MX switches
-2 USB ports in the back
-Audio jack pass-through (which I wont be using)
-Onboard memory so you can take your settings on the go
-Customer service was helpful and responsive

Cons
-Although heavy, it still has the tendency to slide on my desk
-Customizing the LED's can get $$$
-Flat painted keys - This is probably more preference than a con or just me not being used to it. Either way I wish it would have came in a semi-gloss finish.
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Looks kinda cheaply made..
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