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Offline Eclairz

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« Reply #360 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 04:25:41 »
The photo on the website is showing ANSI USA keyboard layout.
Any luck with showing us what the British Layout will look like? As I prefer ISO layout keyboards.
I wish they came with white key-caps as this would have been ideal, any idea if you'll be stocking them, or even other colours(orange)?
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Offline grilkip

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« Reply #361 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 06:24:02 »
With all this Topre revolution going on, let me whisper into everyone's ears the following: "104 UW 45g".

Let's make it happen.
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Offline RiGS

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« Reply #362 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 07:28:30 »
Quote from: Eclairz;388639
The photo on the website is showing ANSI USA keyboard layout.
Any luck with showing us what the British Layout will look like? As I prefer ISO layout keyboards.
I wish they came with white key-caps as this would have been ideal, any idea if you'll be stocking them, or even other colours(orange)?

That is not the actual photo of the product.
The British Layout has the standard ISO layout.
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Offline Jago

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« Reply #363 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 08:05:49 »
AFAIK, the FI/SWE Topre should look like this:

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« Reply #364 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 08:19:43 »
I still hope ours is based on the 87u with windowed keys and virtual numpad.
Should be delivered tomorrow!
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Offline RiGS

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« Reply #365 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 08:23:30 »
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The subtle black on black keycaps with their tactile feel and N Key Rollover ensure fast and accurate input.

Sure. Also please test it for full N-key rollover.
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Offline Eclairz

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« Reply #366 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 08:48:18 »
Decided to order, I'll just have to source some white keycaps at a later date.

Been waiting forever, since i missed the 91UBY for a more ISO layout keyboard.

I just hope I'll actually like Topre switches as this'll be my first time with them, as I've been using Cherry switch keyboards (have used alps also).
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« Reply #367 on: Fri, 29 July 2011, 07:43:00 »
Has not arrived today :(
And I'm probably not at home tomorrow...
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« Reply #368 on: Fri, 29 July 2011, 08:16:25 »
Mine arrived last night, just started using it properly today. First go with a Realforce and this is definitely more my kind of key action. Very smooth and light with a lovely rebound, and it's not even broken in yet. I didn't get on with my Majestouch TKL with Blues, though I did like the sound and there's no doubt that it is an excellent board (look out for it in the classifieds shortly, 1 month old and exc cond). This Realforce doesn't have the windowed lit Caps Lock etc. keys, nor the numpad on the ERTDFG or whatever keys that some seem to. Still, great job Bruce and the gang for an ISO layout version.

Offline RiGS

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« Reply #369 on: Fri, 29 July 2011, 08:22:11 »
Congrats! Thanks for the feedback.
Can you test is for Full N-key rollover as well?
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Offline dj christian

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« Reply #370 on: Fri, 29 July 2011, 08:41:13 »
Quote from: flaca;389324
Mine arrived last night, just started using it properly today. First go with a Realforce and this is definitely more my kind of key action. Very smooth and light with a lovely rebound, and it's not even broken in yet. I didn't get on with my Majestouch TKL with Blues, though I did like the sound and there's no doubt that it is an excellent board (look out for it in the classifieds shortly, 1 month old and exc cond). This Realforce doesn't have the windowed lit Caps Lock etc. keys, nor the numpad on the ERTDFG or whatever keys that some seem to. Still, great job Bruce and the gang for an ISO layout version.


Which one do you prefer of them?

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« Reply #371 on: Fri, 29 July 2011, 10:04:49 »
Hi RiGS, I just did the XEM and Microsoft web-based tests. Both reported 6 keys (6KRO?). I'm connected by USB.

dj christian, I prefer the Topre, something to do with the light feel and I the subtle but noticeable rebound. The key profiles on the Topre seem to suit my hands better too. I was always bumping my fingers into the edges of the keys on the Majestouch, satisfying as it was to type on it.

Offline RiGS

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« Reply #372 on: Fri, 29 July 2011, 10:14:43 »
Thanks, just as I suspected.
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Offline ~Blood~

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« Reply #373 on: Fri, 29 July 2011, 11:50:33 »
yea thanks for the iso version, i touch type but not with my pinkies so its always welcome.

i hope mine will arive tomorrow, i already purposely broke my g80-3000

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« Reply #374 on: Fri, 29 July 2011, 12:11:26 »
Whyyyyyyyyyy no 87 :(
But I still want it bad!
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« Reply #375 on: Sat, 30 July 2011, 04:56:53 »
wow royal mail sucks hard

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« Reply #376 on: Sat, 30 July 2011, 12:30:47 »
Arrived today!
Thank you for the Yellow WASD Kit... was hoping for Red ESC, too, but it can't be helped I guess :) Although yellow ESC would be neat, too.

VERY nice keyboard, check Topre Picture Thread or my 'Received today in Mall'-Thread for pics.
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Phantom Ergo Clear - Cherry G80-5000

Offline Eclairz

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« Reply #377 on: Sat, 30 July 2011, 13:57:06 »
Here's the photos of the UK Version of the 88 Keyboard. I don't own a lightbox so couldn't make it real professional. But its clear enough

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It's a little darker than the shots but it feels quite good to type on much better than my regular Cherry G80-3000 with Blue Cherry. Very cool dark key caps i still preferred if we could get white keycaps as I am starting to think black is getting real boring.
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Offline Eclairz

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« Reply #378 on: Sun, 31 July 2011, 01:52:50 »
6 Key Rollover like most USB Mechanical keyboard with nearly any set of 6 keys.
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« Reply #379 on: Mon, 01 August 2011, 12:00:31 »
just received it, horrible shipping. next time I'm gonna take TNT.

realforce boards are really nice, feel very solid (worth the money) however if you don't like rubberdomes, I wouldn't go for it.

It's really awesome though

Offline Jago

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« Reply #380 on: Mon, 01 August 2011, 16:55:33 »
Got my delivery of 2 yesterday (Monday, 1.8). Feel totally amazing :)
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Offline zappb

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« Reply #381 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 06:45:24 »
What's the difference between the 88uK and 87U ? Does the 88 UK have a keypad built in like the 87?

Offline RiGS

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« Reply #382 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 06:51:03 »
Check this poll.

The 87U has ANSI layout and variable, or uniform 55g weighted keys.
The 88UK has uniform 45g weighted  keys, and doesn't have leds, and built in keypad.
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Offline zappb

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« Reply #383 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 06:58:10 »
ok so the 88uk is more like the 86U - that's why the 87u is so popular!

Offline RiGS

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« Reply #384 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 07:09:57 »
It is clearly better than the 86U, as it has uniform 45g weighted keys and it has a bonus yellow WASD set.
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« Reply #385 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 10:16:01 »
And the French ones have yellow ZQFD sets!

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« Reply #386 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 10:19:35 »
So it has really no LEDs at all?

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« Reply #387 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 15:42:20 »
No it has not.
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« Reply #388 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 16:51:50 »
still absolutely worth it if you come from germany and need ISO, the LEDs dont really bother me at all, when I type in something wrong because of caps lock I usually realize it without even looking at the keyboard.

also 55g would be rather heavy i think, although the cherry blues are supposed to be heavier than 45g realforce, the realforce still feel heavier overall.

Offline ironman31

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« Reply #389 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 22:14:07 »
Does it come with a Caps lock size Control key?
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