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Offline litster

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« Reply #30 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 01:41:38 »
Not that these are super important, but the 86U doens't have the embedded numpad and LEDs that 87U has.
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« Reply #31 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 09:51:24 »
One does not buy a tenkeyless to miss having a numpad!
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« Reply #32 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 10:46:44 »
Honestly, I love having a numpad, but my deskspace at school/work is super limited. I'd rather have a separate numpad that I can drag in when I really need it. I hate having my mouse so far out right :(
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« Reply #33 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 11:31:49 »
Quote from: HaveANiceDay;348483
One does not buy a tenkeyless to miss having a numpad!

 
Quote FTW!

Also, it makes more sense when you spend another US$130 to buy the Realforce 23UB Numpad.
Heh
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« Reply #34 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 11:36:45 »
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Quote FTW!

Also, it makes more sense when you spend another US$130 to buy the Realforce 23UB Numpad.
Heh

 
Appearantly this guy doesn't agree with you.
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« Reply #35 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 12:22:41 »
Haha I don't mind paying extra for a Numpad - heck it doesn't even have to be a Topre switched one! Sure makes doing my Finance & Accounting homework easier. Damn college dorm desks are tiny at my school...

Anyhow - I'll probably be going through Leopold directly to get my keyboard. I'll let everyone know how that goes. I wonder what else I can buy - too impatient as friggin EK's 10keyless is going to take over 10 days total to get to me (possibly the slowest domestic shipping I've experienced in a while).
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« Reply #36 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 12:38:02 »
I want ripster's red num pad. What's the name of it? Something Japanese made but I saw it on Amazon too.
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« Reply #37 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 13:40:52 »
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« Reply #38 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 13:51:35 »
What are the orange stuff on the keys? Anyway, it's too expensive for me. For $75 you can almost buy another mechanical keyboard.
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« Reply #39 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 13:53:28 »
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What are the orange stuff on the keys? Anyway, it's too expensive for me. For $75 you can almost buy another mechanical keyboard.

It's called reflection
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« Reply #40 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 14:57:26 »
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There is one for sale right now on Ebay


Not any more ;)
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« Reply #41 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 15:11:14 »
Who bought it - you? How much was it sold for?
I found it. It was sold for $270 + $20 shipping. 87U uniform 55g.
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« Reply #42 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 15:21:48 »
You're pretty sharp mmmty, I don't care what Ripster says about you
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« Reply #43 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 15:28:02 »
What!?? Well, he does have better calculators. This is my calculator.
Almost forgot. So you did buy it. Congratulations! I hope you like your new keyboard.

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« Reply #44 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 15:40:38 »
Thanks, I hope I like it too.  If not, something tells me I wouldn't have a hard time getting rid of it anyway :)
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« Reply #45 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 15:49:37 »
These keyboards do have amazing resale values, especially Realforce and HHKB keyboards, as long as you're not asking for some ridiculous prices like $400.
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« Reply #46 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 16:20:40 »
Definitely not interested in trying to gouge people, but it's nice to know I can probably come close to covering my costs if it doesn't work out.  Lots of products out there aren't like that!
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« Reply #47 on: Thu, 19 May 2011, 17:29:59 »
So apparently... a friend of a friend was the guy who sold you that keyboard. Hope you enjoy it - I almost bought it myself after exchanging some messages in bringing down the price ;)
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« Reply #48 on: Tue, 24 May 2011, 10:11:14 »
Alright guys - gonna buy the 87U this week woohoo! Does anyone have feedback/comments ont he 87U Silent version? I'm afraid it would feel significantly different...
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« Reply #49 on: Tue, 24 May 2011, 11:11:31 »
Sorry, I'm not a pretty girl like you  :)
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« Reply #50 on: Tue, 24 May 2011, 11:47:16 »
Quote from: ripster;348615
Good.  It's leetness is ensured.

 
Sorry man. It's made in japan and pretty available. Info provided by my friend Squarebox. not that hard to get. jsut how much you're willing to spend.

http://www.retailfacility.co.uk/calculators/64-10-key.html
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« Reply #51 on: Tue, 24 May 2011, 12:05:29 »
Quote from: david;350708
Alright guys - gonna buy the 87U this week woohoo! Does anyone have feedback/comments ont he 87U Silent version? I'm afraid it would feel significantly different...

Are you going the rakuten route instead of waiting for leopold.co.jp?
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« Reply #52 on: Tue, 24 May 2011, 12:09:28 »
Reaper said he got his from Bambi yesterday (5/23). 3-day EMS shipping so that means he put in the order on 5/19 or 5/20. Maybe you should try emailing Bambi again.

http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?18335-Realforce-87UB-55g
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« Reply #53 on: Tue, 24 May 2011, 12:11:16 »
Really?  Which model did he get?
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« Reply #54 on: Tue, 24 May 2011, 12:15:22 »
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« Reply #55 on: Tue, 24 May 2011, 12:40:16 »
I am so sad, Bambi doesn't like me, sold it to reaper instead...  Maybe I will get a Filco 10keyless red switch instead, since I already have an 86U, except Amazon is out of stock.
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« Reply #56 on: Tue, 24 May 2011, 20:44:48 »
Ripster, any thoughts on how the variable Topre compares to the Cherry Browns? I FINALLY got my damn Leopold FC200R w/ Browns in from EK today - took over 10 days. I am loving the Brown switches although I am not too fond/familiar of the long travel/depth of the keys (I think I'm just not used to it as I used laptop keys for so long now)...
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« Reply #57 on: Tue, 24 May 2011, 23:54:50 »
Excellent photo as usual, saw that in your wiki <3
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« Reply #58 on: Wed, 25 May 2011, 05:41:01 »
Quote from: ripster;351036
Browns are springier.  This makes sense since the Topre has a very wimpy spring.

Now I COULD use force diagrams to explain this but I prefer the RipOmeter for it's visual power.


I think a little bit of resistance would be nice, as you press through the bump the resistance quickly drops, and because of that it is very challenging to avoid bottoming out.
Do you think it would be possible to make stiffer 50-60g aftermarket springs for the Topre.
Does it have any special material?
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« Reply #59 on: Wed, 25 May 2011, 09:35:58 »
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The Korean and EU collectors think they use Hanzo Steel though.  Have to admit though, with preliminary from my RipOruster results so far these springs must be treated.


All springs are treated, otherwise they'd be like paperclips.
The quality of the Torp treatment must be good enough to return to their positions 30million times.
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