Author Topic: Topre Keyboards for Europe. (Read 190214 times)

Bruce · « **Reply #450 on:** Wed, 15 August 2012, 10:07:32 »

Hi Guys

Sorry I've not been here much. I'm trying to get back into the GH habit after the hiatus.
Congrats to iMav on the new look.

therecorder
We base our prices on what our cost is so discrepencies occur for a variety of reasons. Exchange rate and Topre price policy being the main ones.
I think we were charged more on those ANSI ones because we didn't take so many of them.

Bruce

IKSLM · « **Reply #451 on:** Thu, 16 August 2012, 06:43:26 »

I did not read the enire thread so maybe this has already been answered:

Is there any chance of getting some WHITE Topre with 105 keys (german, italian, swedish...) over the http://www.keyboardco.com/? Currently there are only black 105 key keyboards available...

therecorder · « **Reply #452 on:** Fri, 17 August 2012, 06:29:02 »

Bruce:

The entire Realforce/HHKb selling/purchasing thing seems quite chaotic. As you know, I'm in Israel. I have done a decent amount of business with you, but I purchased my first Realforce from Elite. (Brian had what I wanted, and you didn't.) Now, I thought because of a shipping disagreement we had, he won't sell me a second Realforce. He won't even answer my emails. But, I've now noticed that he is beginning to sell via Amazon (USA), and you have ceased doing so. I'm thinking that perhaps my problem has to do with with regional rights. Can you comment on this?

Bruce · « **Reply #453 on:** Mon, 20 August 2012, 07:23:14 »

Hi IKSLM
I don't think we will have any White German Layout models this year. Generally Black seems to sell better and we have to hit MOQs so it limits the variety we can stock.

therecorder.
I agree, Topre sales around the world are not the most coordinated.
We have never sold Topre on Amazon USA, Elite handle USA sales, as you say. It makes sense that they have started using Amazon.
What was the issue with Elite? Brian is usually very good. We had a customer in Israel who refused to pay the import duty and that caused us a lot of trouble, it wasn't anything like that was it?

therecorder · « **Reply #454 on:** Mon, 20 August 2012, 07:40:13 »

Bruce,

This is from a thread of mine (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34542.msg638717#msg638717)

"Guess I'll have to wait a couple of months until The Keyboard Company restocks. Want an all 45g board. Bought a 55g board, about ten days ago, from ELite, and I would gladly buy another board from them. However, I gave Brian a real hard time about shipping, and it seems that he no longer wants to do business with me. He won't even answer my emails. The fault is mostly mine, and I would reccommend his store and services to anyone who wants what he has to offer."

Brian and I both made some mistakes, and Brian actually refunded my shipping charges (even though I never asked for a refund). Just wish that he would tell me the reason why he won't accept another order from me. Guess he doesn't want to chance losing any more money on a sale to Israel.

Bruce · « **Reply #455 on:** Mon, 20 August 2012, 08:28:56 »

I can't remember the exact details but the problem we had was to do with high tax and duty charges as well. These often present a problem, not just Israel, but it is difficult because the customer cannot always be expected to know what the charges will be until he has already made his purchase. The carrier will add some charge for their trouble as well - adding to the problem.
In general, customs have a priority of collecting money on imports and don't always care about the business involved or the customer experience. And they don't seem to follow the 'keep it simple' rule either. I have sympathy for you and Brian on this, i'm sure you both did your best.

dirge · « **Reply #456 on:** Mon, 20 August 2012, 09:36:55 »

Quote from: Bruce on Mon, 20 August 2012, 07:23:14

Hi IKSLM
I don't think we will have any White German Layout models this year. Generally Black seems to sell better and we have to hit MOQs so it limits the variety we can stock.

Bruce if your reading I'd love a UK layout TKL 45g Topre in white, if you refresh your stock please consider getting white, the legends look much better.

therecorder · « **Reply #457 on:** Mon, 20 August 2012, 10:26:38 »

Are the black and beige keyboards at The Keyboard Co. the same color as the black and white keyboards at Elite, or are they slightly different colors?

Edit:

Guess they are different, or at least the Model Numbers are different -

Elite Keyboards - Realforce 87U Tenkeyless (White/Gray) - Model Number - SE0700
The Keyboard Company - USA Topre Realforce 87UW Variable Mini Black on Beige Keyboard - Model Number - SE07T0

therecorder · « **Reply #458 on:** Tue, 21 August 2012, 09:24:09 »

Quote from: therecorder on Mon, 20 August 2012, 10:26:38

Are the black and beige keyboards at The Keyboard Co. the same color as the black and white keyboards at Elite, or are they slightly different colors?

Edit:

Guess they are different, or at least the Model Numbers are different -

Elite Keyboards - Realforce 87U Tenkeyless (White/Gray) - Model Number - SE0700
The Keyboard Company - USA Topre Realforce 87UW Variable Mini Black on Beige Keyboard - Model Number - SE07T0

Bruce,

Would appreciate your input/verification on this.

Bruce · « **Reply #459 on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 15:57:46 »

You know, I'm not certain about this.
There are two pale colours that Topre use but the T0 is not an indicator because some of our Blacks also end T0.
I do have a suspicion that the photography is looking much paler on the Elite site.
I will check this out and let you know.

Naku · « **Reply #460 on:** Sun, 26 August 2012, 13:21:34 »

Bruce,
would you like to answer to my question about future availability of Topre non variable 105 ISO fin/swe keyboard? Or Topre keypads?
Thanks!

Bruce · « **Reply #461 on:** Sun, 26 August 2012, 17:13:07 »

Hi Naku

Sorry for the slow reply.
We're working on an order right now but not quite sure what Swe/Fin we're going for.
Should be able to confirm later in the week.

IanM · « **Reply #462 on:** Mon, 27 August 2012, 14:18:28 »

I still feel the same about Topre as I did when the UK ISO tenkeyless were first mooted - these keyboards are v. expensive and I'd be more interested in getting one as a quality silent keyboard. So mostly interested in a uniform 45g (or possibly even uniform 35g) with the silent option.

As for colour, black is probably still preferable to anything else, but an all white (not the white/grey) would second choice. Beige, no thanks - I'm sure it appeals to a few people looking for 'retro chic' but I'd rather have something contemporary on my desk.

Ian S · « **Reply #463 on:** Sat, 08 September 2012, 18:33:39 »

Can you not get just a key set in white to go on the black boards you already have in stock?

Black (QPAD MX-Red) board with Cherry beige keys is what I'm currently using. It makes it easier for me to see where the keys are without looking at them. Even by just the light from the monitor at night is enough.

Matt3o · « **Reply #464 on:** Sun, 23 September 2012, 04:42:19 »

just wondering if new Realforce keyboards are coming? I'd like to get a fixed 45g or 55g 87U (10th anniversary would be so lovely)

DaveyG · « **Reply #465 on:** Fri, 28 September 2012, 17:35:32 »

I've got a UK layout 45g TKL (I must have TKL) and I must say I prefer the feel of this thing compared to any MX switch I've tried hands down... but it's not quite perfect.

I would dearly love to see some different colour keycaps with UK layout for sale.. if they exist. Maybe the market for a board like this over here is just too small? Unfortunately every time i get home I find my Topre on the floor & an old £10 keyboard plugged in because my better half can't see the (black on black) letters on "that stupid keyboard". Good job she doesn't know what it cost

. Lack of capslock light is also a bit of an issue, don't understand why it's on all the boards sold over the pond, but not on this. Passwords can be a pain in the ********

Matt3o · « **Reply #466 on:** Sat, 29 September 2012, 01:11:46 »

Quote from: DaveyG on Fri, 28 September 2012, 17:35:32

Lack of capslock light is also a bit of an issue, don't understand why it's on all the boards sold over the pond, but not on this. Passwords can be a pain in the ********

new version has LED in the capslock key.

szu · « **Reply #467 on:** Sun, 18 November 2012, 17:34:44 »

Sorry if this has already been mentioned somewhere else, but are there any plans to get more UK layout 88UBs in stock? I'd be very interested in buying one if there were.

Bruce · « **Reply #468 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 10:49:49 »

Hi. Yes, we have more 88UB in UK and Swede/Fin layout on order. Hoping to see them around about Christmas.

pasph · « **Reply #469 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 11:22:33 »

Variable, 45g, 55g?

Yuuki · « **Reply #470 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 12:41:10 »

Hi Bruce,

I sent you an email like a month or two ago.

It's about the difference in "coating" between the rf 87 keycaps and a 105.

I Bought both of them at kbco (rf 87ub and one french rf 105)
The 87 is black on black whereas the 105 is gold on black.

There is a difference in the feeling of the keycaps. The 105 one are more "smooth". I don't know how to describe it, but the "coating" or something seems definetly different.

What's the exact difference between them ?

Also do you plan to get the 10th anniversary version ? if so, consider you have already 2 units sold

Matt3o · « **Reply #471 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 13:44:47 »

if you get a 10th anniversary you have 3 already sold

Actually I'd be happy of a 45g uniform 87u

isman · « **Reply #472 on:** Mon, 19 November 2012, 16:54:34 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 19 November 2012, 13:44:47

if you get a 10th anniversary you have 3 already sold

4

DaveyG · « **Reply #473 on:** Sun, 02 December 2012, 01:41:46 »

Quote from: isman on Mon, 19 November 2012, 16:54:34

Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 19 November 2012, 13:44:47
if you get a 10th anniversary you have 3 already sold

4

better make that 5

pasph · « **Reply #474 on:** Sun, 02 December 2012, 08:07:41 »

Ian S · « **Reply #475 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 20:23:24 »

Will you be getting any 105 back in stock?
Will they have white or light keys with black text?
All 45grams?
And silenced? Maybe the silenced use purple switches? The RF88UB I have here has the black switches.
I'd like to try lighter that 45grams.

Thanks.

Bruce · « **Reply #476 on:** Tue, 22 January 2013, 04:23:50 »

Hi Guys.

I'm going to have to find out if we can get the anniversary edition.. What layout are you guys talking?

Matt3o · « **Reply #477 on:** Tue, 22 January 2013, 04:27:43 »

ANSI FTW!

grndmstr137 · « **Reply #478 on:** Tue, 22 January 2013, 07:19:48 »

agor · « **Reply #479 on:** Sat, 26 January 2013, 16:28:36 »

oh yeah

DaveyG · « **Reply #480 on:** Sat, 26 January 2013, 23:57:06 »

Quote from: Bruce on Tue, 22 January 2013, 04:23:50

Hi Guys.

I'm going to have to find out if we can get the anniversary edition.. What layout are you guys talking?

ANSI works for me too, the 87U with capslock/numlock light!!

Yuuki · « **Reply #481 on:** Sun, 27 January 2013, 05:58:00 »

Hi,

I recently bought two of them. One variable and one variable silent. As for kb layout, I'd prefer ANSI too. If I get a third one (which I might), it has to be uniform 55 or 45 (uniform 45 doesn't exist tho, at least when I look at leopold). 30 or 35 is out of the equation for me.

Matt3o · « **Reply #482 on:** Sun, 27 January 2013, 06:38:12 »

no anniversary uniform 45?! oh ****!

dezs · « **Reply #483 on:** Sat, 09 February 2013, 14:01:46 »

Did this got restocked just a couple of days ago ?

http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=863

* dezs looking for his card...

Bruce · « **Reply #484 on:** Tue, 12 February 2013, 06:06:07 »

Yes
We restocked that UK Black Tenkeyless and the Swe/Fin version.

Rendom · « **Reply #485 on:** Tue, 12 February 2013, 10:26:02 »

will there gonna be 55g topre?

Naku · « **Reply #486 on:** Thu, 14 February 2013, 01:54:56 »

Any info about new Topre versions (full size, nonvariable) or Topre keypads?

Staal · « **Reply #487 on:** Fri, 01 March 2013, 15:01:09 »

Quote from: Bruce on Tue, 22 January 2013, 04:23:50

Hi Guys.

I'm going to have to find out if we can get the anniversary edition.. What layout are you guys talking?

30g Silent with Swedish layout!

Bruce · « **Reply #488 on:** Mon, 04 March 2013, 10:00:19 »

Hi Guys.
No luck with the anniv. model. Sorry.

DaveyG · « **Reply #489 on:** Tue, 05 March 2013, 05:53:03 »

Quote from: Bruce on Mon, 04 March 2013, 10:00:19

Hi Guys.
No luck with the anniv. model. Sorry.

aww.. that's a shame.

dirge · « **Reply #490 on:** Tue, 05 March 2013, 06:06:29 »

Wish you'd gone with a grey instead of a black on the UK boards

Naku · « **Reply #491 on:** Fri, 08 March 2013, 13:14:50 »

Bruce, you have a habit to ignore my questions

1. Is there going to be full size nonvariable Topre keyboards (ISO swe/fin model)?
2. Topre keypads? (for case I have to buy tenkeyless)

Thanks!

Bruce · « **Reply #492 on:** Wed, 13 March 2013, 11:37:37 »

Hi Naku

1. Is there going to be full size nonvariable Topre keyboards (ISO swe/fin model)?
Yes. There will. But not sure the colour scheme or exactly when. All 45 most likely.

2. Topre keypads? (for case I have to buy tenkeyless)
I don't think Topre are still making the keypads.

guilleguillaume · « **Reply #493 on:** Wed, 13 March 2013, 12:27:46 »

Bruce, do you think it's possible to get something like a Realforce 87UW with ISO layout?

I mean a tenkeyless Topre board with embedded numpad and in white colour with ISO layout.

Naku · « **Reply #494 on:** Thu, 14 March 2013, 08:55:13 »

Quote from: Bruce on Wed, 13 March 2013, 11:37:37

Hi Naku

1. Is there going to be full size nonvariable Topre keyboards (ISO swe/fin model)?
Yes. There will. But not sure the colour scheme or exactly when. All 45 most likely.

2. Topre keypads? (for case I have to buy tenkeyless)
I don't think Topre are still making the keypads.

Thanks Bruce for answering to my questions.

About first question, not exactly when, but even a year would be nice. In this year, right?!
Also I would prefer 55g weighted keys, but 45g will do too

Bruce · « **Reply #495 on:** Mon, 18 March 2013, 11:11:52 »

Yep, this year.

Cafeine · « **Reply #496 on:** Mon, 18 March 2013, 13:38:46 »

Thx again for the 88 UB FR Bruce. Reviews incoming ! #loveit

therecorder · « **Reply #497 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 02:13:14 »

Will you be restocking the USA Topre Realforce keyboards? If so, when do you expect them, and which type will you be receiving?

Thanks for the info.

Q404 · « **Reply #498 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 04:54:23 »

Will you guys get the new Leopold Topre keyboard?

Cafeine · « **Reply #499 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 19:26:46 »

Yup, I will. Ordered 4 for friends & me from contacts in Seoul.

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Author Topic: Topre Keyboards for Europe. (Read 190214 times)