« Reply #19 on: Fri, 16 May 2014, 11:16:13 »
Thanks for this post! I was thinking about getting the silenced HHKB for myself, but I wasn't sure if it was worth the extra price. I already have two HHKBs, and I am thinking about getting rid of both and getting the type S. I have used dampened keyboards before, with pads and o-rings, and I do not like them (the ones that I tried) because they reduced the travel of the keys. Does the dampening on the type S seem to reduce the travel any? I am still juggling the idea of buying because having a smoother feel overall is very appealing to me, but I do not want to have any weird swooshing or squeaking on my keyboard.
Decisions, decisions....
I would sell one board and try the type s and if you love it then sell the other. I don't notice any swooshing or squeaking just an overall smoother experience, haven't tried the dental bands so I have no way to compare
You are wise! That is exactly what I did, and I am NOT disappointed. I sprung for the Leopold 660C with the topre switches (cause I need arrow keys sometimes), and also the HHKB Type-S. I am thoroughly pleased with both of them. I will be getting rid of the other HHKBs as the typing really is much smoother with the type S. Like the OP mentioned, it is almost linear, and there is not much of a noticeable reduction in the key travel. Also, it is WAY quieter than the original HHKB. I am surprised at how much the difference is. I viewed videos on YouTube comparing the two and the sound difference did not seem to be that great, but in real life, it is the quietest of my keyboards, even quieter than the supposed Mini Quiet Pro from Mattias.
Also, I am happy to report that my keyboard has no swooshing or squeaking of any kind! It is smooth like butter. If you are experiencing this issue it cannot hurt to try to get a warranty repair if your keyboard is still in warranty. I am glad I made the jump! Also, I noticed that for the non-silent type topre keyboards, I like the plating on the Leopold 660C better than the PCB mount on the HHKB, as it quiets the "thock" just enough to make it pleasant.
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Keyboards currently in my possession:
Filco Majestouch Cherry MX Brown 104 key, Unicomp Spacesaver 104, Rosewill RK-9000RE (Cherry MX Red), Leopold 660C Mini Capacitive keyboard, HHKB Type S, Logitech Illuminated Keyboard
Keypads:
Leopold 210TP Mechanical Keypad (Cherry MX Red), Leopold FC210TP/NB Mechanical Keypad (Cherry MX Brown)
Other Keyboards I have tried:
Filco Majestouch Cherry MX Red, Leopold FC500RR/AB Linear Touch Cherry MX Red, Razer Blackwidow Ultimate, Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Stealth Edition, Realforce 103U/UB, Realforce 103U Black All 55g, Noppoo Choc Mini 84 Mechanical Cherry MX Black keyboard, Noppoo Choc Mini 84 Mechanical Cherry MX Red keyboard (white and black color versions), PLU G3000 NKRO keyboard (white w/ Cherry MX Red switches), Dell 101AT (black Alps switches), Mattias Mini Quiet Pro (modified white Alps switches), KBT Pure Pro, (2)Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional 2, Leopold FC210TP/CB Tactile Click Cherry MX Blue Tenkey pad