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[Joey Quinn]

I don't understand the love for flipped spacebars... my thumb slides right off everytime I try it. 

When I hit space I move my thumb forward and to the left more than I move it down, I basically sweep the key so it makes sense for me.

[Moralless]

I don't understand the love for flipped spacebars... my thumb slides right off everytime I try it. 

When I hit space I move my thumb forward and to the left more than I move it down, I basically sweep the key so it makes sense for me.

What do you think of the 55g domes on the HHKB? I'm planning to get a HHKB and already entertaining the thought of installing 55g domes in it. Did you have a bit of a test with the realforce before you took the domes out? From what I've read, putting 55g domes in a stock HHKB isn't as good as the realforce but putting the domes on a dental banded/type - s HHKB feels great. How true do you think this is?

[exitfire401]

I don't understand the love for flipped spacebars... my thumb slides right off everytime I try it. 

When I hit space I move my thumb forward and to the left more than I move it down, I basically sweep the key so it makes sense for me.

What do you think of the 55g domes on the HHKB? I'm planning to get a HHKB and already entertaining the thought of installing 55g domes in it. Did you have a bit of a test with the realforce before you took the domes out? From what I've read, putting 55g domes in a stock HHKB isn't as good as the realforce but putting the domes on a dental banded/type - s HHKB feels great. How true do you think this is?

Both feel great. I've tried 55g in four boards (hhkb, hhkb type-s, real force, and silenced real force) it feel snappy in the real force and slightly heavier/snappier in the hhkb.

[Joey Quinn]

I don't understand the love for flipped spacebars... my thumb slides right off everytime I try it. 

When I hit space I move my thumb forward and to the left more than I move it down, I basically sweep the key so it makes sense for me.

What do you think of the 55g domes on the HHKB? I'm planning to get a HHKB and already entertaining the thought of installing 55g domes in it. Did you have a bit of a test with the realforce before you took the domes out? From what I've read, putting 55g domes in a stock HHKB isn't as good as the realforce but putting the domes on a dental banded/type - s HHKB feels great. How true do you think this is?

I didn't use the RF much, but 55g is definitely more tactile and heavier, if you like 55g I would recommend you do the change you'll be glad you did.

[HoffmanMyster]

I don't understand the love for flipped spacebars... my thumb slides right off everytime I try it. 

When I hit space I move my thumb forward and to the left more than I move it down, I basically sweep the key so it makes sense for me.

What do you think of the 55g domes on the HHKB? I'm planning to get a HHKB and already entertaining the thought of installing 55g domes in it. Did you have a bit of a test with the realforce before you took the domes out? From what I've read, putting 55g domes in a stock HHKB isn't as good as the realforce but putting the domes on a dental banded/type - s HHKB feels great. How true do you think this is?

Both feel great. I've tried 55g in four boards (hhkb, hhkb type-s, real force, and silenced real force) it feel snappy in the real force and slightly heavier/snappier in the hhkb.

I've tried 55g in a Realforce and an HHKB (exitfire's), and I feel the opposite.  xD  I found that the HHKB felt dampened and mushy and it wasn't as good as the stock HHKB.  Mushy in a non-traditional way; not MY mushy, but just not crisp and snappy like the 45g HHKB is, almost like the HHKB was holding it back somehow.

I'm just saying this to show that even with this mod that a lot of people like, it still comes down to opinion.    You'll just have to try everything to decide what you like.  )

[exitfire401]

I don't understand the love for flipped spacebars... my thumb slides right off everytime I try it. 

When I hit space I move my thumb forward and to the left more than I move it down, I basically sweep the key so it makes sense for me.

What do you think of the 55g domes on the HHKB? I'm planning to get a HHKB and already entertaining the thought of installing 55g domes in it. Did you have a bit of a test with the realforce before you took the domes out? From what I've read, putting 55g domes in a stock HHKB isn't as good as the realforce but putting the domes on a dental banded/type - s HHKB feels great. How true do you think this is?

Both feel great. I've tried 55g in four boards (hhkb, hhkb type-s, real force, and silenced real force) it feel snappy in the real force and slightly heavier/snappier in the hhkb.

I've tried 55g in a Realforce and an HHKB (exitfire's), and I feel the opposite.  xD  I found that the HHKB felt dampened and mushy and it wasn't as good as the stock HHKB.  Mushy in a non-traditional way; not MY mushy, but just not crisp and snappy like the 45g HHKB is, almost like the HHKB was holding it back somehow.

I'm just saying this to show that even with this mod that a lot of people like, it still comes down to opinion.    You'll just have to try everything to decide what you like.  )

My deep. I just said it feels that way in the hhkb and not which one. The normal one feels snappier and the type-s feels mushier due to the dampening. I don't mind the feeling in my type-s, but for almost everyone else, I'd recommend with going wit the normal hhkb. It's a lot better for your money, and if you decide to silence it, you can do so for about $15. Overall, the type-s is just mushier.

[HoffmanMyster]

I don't understand the love for flipped spacebars... my thumb slides right off everytime I try it. 

When I hit space I move my thumb forward and to the left more than I move it down, I basically sweep the key so it makes sense for me.

What do you think of the 55g domes on the HHKB? I'm planning to get a HHKB and already entertaining the thought of installing 55g domes in it. Did you have a bit of a test with the realforce before you took the domes out? From what I've read, putting 55g domes in a stock HHKB isn't as good as the realforce but putting the domes on a dental banded/type - s HHKB feels great. How true do you think this is?

Both feel great. I've tried 55g in four boards (hhkb, hhkb type-s, real force, and silenced real force) it feel snappy in the real force and slightly heavier/snappier in the hhkb.

I've tried 55g in a Realforce and an HHKB (exitfire's), and I feel the opposite.  xD  I found that the HHKB felt dampened and mushy and it wasn't as good as the stock HHKB.  Mushy in a non-traditional way; not MY mushy, but just not crisp and snappy like the 45g HHKB is, almost like the HHKB was holding it back somehow.

I'm just saying this to show that even with this mod that a lot of people like, it still comes down to opinion.    You'll just have to try everything to decide what you like.  )

My deep. I just said it feels that way in the hhkb and not which one. The normal one feels snappier and the type-s feels mushier due to the dampening. I don't mind the feeling in my type-s, but for almost everyone else, I'd recommend with going wit the normal hhkb. It's a lot better for your money, and if you decide to silence it, you can do so for about $15. Overall, the type-s is just mushier.

Oooooh, I had forgotten your HHKB is Type-S.

What I said above only applies to HHKB Type-S modified with 55g domes, just for the record.      Have never tried a regular HHKB 55g.

[Joey Quinn]

I don't understand the love for flipped spacebars... my thumb slides right off everytime I try it. 

When I hit space I move my thumb forward and to the left more than I move it down, I basically sweep the key so it makes sense for me.

What do you think of the 55g domes on the HHKB? I'm planning to get a HHKB and already entertaining the thought of installing 55g domes in it. Did you have a bit of a test with the realforce before you took the domes out? From what I've read, putting 55g domes in a stock HHKB isn't as good as the realforce but putting the domes on a dental banded/type - s HHKB feels great. How true do you think this is?

Both feel great. I've tried 55g in four boards (hhkb, hhkb type-s, real force, and silenced real force) it feel snappy in the real force and slightly heavier/snappier in the hhkb.

I've tried 55g in a Realforce and an HHKB (exitfire's), and I feel the opposite.  xD  I found that the HHKB felt dampened and mushy and it wasn't as good as the stock HHKB.  Mushy in a non-traditional way; not MY mushy, but just not crisp and snappy like the 45g HHKB is, almost like the HHKB was holding it back somehow.

I'm just saying this to show that even with this mod that a lot of people like, it still comes down to opinion.    You'll just have to try everything to decide what you like.  )

My deep. I just said it feels that way in the hhkb and not which one. The normal one feels snappier and the type-s feels mushier due to the dampening. I don't mind the feeling in my type-s, but for almost everyone else, I'd recommend with going wit the normal hhkb. It's a lot better for your money, and if you decide to silence it, you can do so for about $15. Overall, the type-s is just mushier.

Oooooh, I had forgotten your HHKB is Type-S.

What I said above only applies to HHKB Type-S modified with 55g domes, just for the record.      Have never tried a regular HHKB 55g.

I can help change that.

[HoffmanMyster]

My deep. I just said it feels that way in the hhkb and not which one. The normal one feels snappier and the type-s feels mushier due to the dampening. I don't mind the feeling in my type-s, but for almost everyone else, I'd recommend with going wit the normal hhkb. It's a lot better for your money, and if you decide to silence it, you can do so for about $15. Overall, the type-s is just mushier.

Oooooh, I had forgotten your HHKB is Type-S.

What I said above only applies to HHKB Type-S modified with 55g domes, just for the record.      Have never tried a regular HHKB 55g.

I can help change that.

   Uhhh.

My wallet.   

[demik]

Now with 55g domes, I'm actually excited to start my design brief for school now. Not sure how I feel about the flipped space but I'll give it a week.

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Flipped space is love. Flipped space is life.

I don't understand the love for flipped spacebars... my thumb slides right off everytime I try it. 

weak. that's what. "oh no the spacebar is too high/sharp for my wittle fingers"

[sethk_]

Now with 55g domes, I'm actually excited to start my design brief for school now. Not sure how I feel about the flipped space but I'll give it a week.

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Flipped space is love. Flipped space is life.

I don't understand the love for flipped spacebars... my thumb slides right off everytime I try it. 

weak. that's what. "oh no the spacebar is too high/sharp for my wittle fingers"

I did it on my Poker 2 because I slouched when I sat, but then I tried it on my HHKB, and I kept hitting the case, and then I decided to sit more properly in my chair, so now there is no more need for the flipped bar.

[demik]

Now with 55g domes, I'm actually excited to start my design brief for school now. Not sure how I feel about the flipped space but I'll give it a week.

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Flipped space is love. Flipped space is life.

I don't understand the love for flipped spacebars... my thumb slides right off everytime I try it. 

weak. that's what. "oh no the spacebar is too high/sharp for my wittle fingers"

I did it on my Poker 2 because I slouched when I sat, but then I tried it on my HHKB, and I kept hitting the case, and then I decided to sit more properly in my chair, so now there is no more need for the flipped bar.

well your first mistake is owning cherry.

but correctly placed spacebar on a hhkb saved you from going to keyboard hell.

praise topre.

[HoffmanMyster]

Trying some new color combinations today.  I kind of really like the way this looks.


10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr


I'm not proud of this photo, but I'm including it anyway.  My setup doesn't like these long distance shots.   

10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

[Joey Quinn]

I think Pea Soup and the red clash a bit. Do you have any other wasd sets or topre clacks?

[HoffmanMyster]

I think Pea Soup and the red clash a bit.

  

I kid.   

Do you have any other wasd sets or topre clacks?

I have red, lavender, yellow, and light blue WASD sets.  Lavender looks okay but seems to clash a bit with the blue mods.  Yellow is out because it looks goofy with the Clack and is too bright for the blue mods.  Light blue clashes way hard with the blue mods. 
I have the Unconcious Skull ("Unecessary White eyes on Historic Blue"), but that blue also clashes.  Too many conflicting blues... 

Maybe a purple bot would do the trick.  I'll be back Soon^TM with that.

All this said, I don't think the red and green clash that bad, so I might just keep the Clack. 

[Joey Quinn]

I think Pea Soup and the red clash a bit.

  

I kid.   

Do you have any other wasd sets or topre clacks?

I have red, lavender, yellow, and light blue WASD sets.  Lavender looks okay but seems to clash a bit with the blue mods.  Yellow is out because it looks goofy with the Clack and is too bright for the blue mods.  Light blue clashes way hard with the blue mods. 
I have the Unconcious Skull ("Unecessary White eyes on Historic Blue"), but that blue also clashes.  Too many conflicting blues... 

Maybe a purple bot would do the trick.  I'll be back Soon^TM with that.

All this said, I don't think the red and green clash that bad, so I might just keep the Clack. 

It's your board so it's up to you, the current setup looks really clean. That being said you should try the Bliss. I'm always on board for more pictures of that Bot.

[HoffmanMyster]

I think Pea Soup and the red clash a bit.

  

I kid.   

Do you have any other wasd sets or topre clacks?

I have red, lavender, yellow, and light blue WASD sets.  Lavender looks okay but seems to clash a bit with the blue mods.  Yellow is out because it looks goofy with the Clack and is too bright for the blue mods.  Light blue clashes way hard with the blue mods. 
I have the Unconcious Skull ("Unecessary White eyes on Historic Blue"), but that blue also clashes.  Too many conflicting blues... 

Maybe a purple bot would do the trick.  I'll be back Soon^TM with that.

All this said, I don't think the red and green clash that bad, so I might just keep the Clack. 

It's your board so it's up to you, the current setup looks really clean. That being said you should try the Bliss. I'm always on board for more pictures of that Bot.

Haha, I know it's my board, but I definitely appreciate input.      (both on caps and pictures  )
Didn't mean for that to be so dismissive. 


10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr


10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

[Joey Quinn]

Haha, I know it's my board, but I definitely appreciate input.      (both on caps and pictures  )
Didn't mean for that to be so dismissive. 

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10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

 ) Pea Soup looked better, but that BB deserves to be on a board.

[VesperSAINT]

Trying some new color combinations today.  I kind of really like the way this looks.

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10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr


I'm not proud of this photo, but I'm including it anyway.  My setup doesn't like these long distance shots.   :-X

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10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

I like the contrast, and the red does look good with the grey and blue, but does clash with the Pea Soup. 

I think Pea Soup and the red clash a bit.

  

I kid.   

Do you have any other wasd sets or topre clacks?

I have red, lavender, yellow, and light blue WASD sets.  Lavender looks okay but seems to clash a bit with the blue mods.  Yellow is out because it looks goofy with the Clack and is too bright for the blue mods.  Light blue clashes way hard with the blue mods. 
I have the Unconcious Skull ("Unecessary White eyes on Historic Blue"), but that blue also clashes.  Too many conflicting blues... 

Maybe a purple bot would do the trick.  I'll be back Soon^TM with that.

All this said, I don't think the red and green clash that bad, so I might just keep the Clack. 

It's your board so it's up to you, the current setup looks really clean. That being said you should try the Bliss. I'm always on board for more pictures of that Bot.

Haha, I know it's my board, but I definitely appreciate input.      (both on caps and pictures  )
Didn't mean for that to be so dismissive. 

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10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

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10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

The lavender WASD cluster would look great with that Purple Bliss <3 Maybe I need to do that... seeing that I have both...

[atlas3686]

Trying some new color combinations today.  I kind of really like the way this looks.

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10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr


I'm not proud of this photo, but I'm including it anyway.  My setup doesn't like these long distance shots.   :-X

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10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Ohh I actually really like it, it does clash a little but still looks nice, especially like the Red WASD on there, I need to find one of those....
Hoff could I ask a favour, would you do a shot with the unconscious skull? I was thinking of doing that but you say it clashes 

[sethk_]

HHKB in my AP Programming class

[demik]

JOJ

[compgeke]

Type Heaven 104 PCB anyone?

[Joey Quinn]

Type Heaven 104 PCB anyone?

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Show me yours I'll show you mine?

[PunksDead]

I think Pea Soup and the red clash a bit.

  

I kid.   

Do you have any other wasd sets or topre clacks?

I have red, lavender, yellow, and light blue WASD sets.  Lavender looks okay but seems to clash a bit with the blue mods.  Yellow is out because it looks goofy with the Clack and is too bright for the blue mods.  Light blue clashes way hard with the blue mods. 
I have the Unconcious Skull ("Unecessary White eyes on Historic Blue"), but that blue also clashes.  Too many conflicting blues... 

Maybe a purple bot would do the trick.  I'll be back Soon^TM with that.

All this said, I don't think the red and green clash that bad, so I might just keep the Clack. 

It's your board so it's up to you, the current setup looks really clean. That being said you should try the Bliss. I'm always on board for more pictures of that Bot.

Haha, I know it's my board, but I definitely appreciate input.      (both on caps and pictures  )
Didn't mean for that to be so dismissive. 

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10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

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10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

purple bliss is impossible to photograph,

dat 10th anni though, drooool

[demik]

stormtrooper w/ pink kwk fn, correct spacebar orientation.

basically, best keyboard ever.

[digi]

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stormtrooper w/ pink kwk fn, correct spacebar orientation.

basically, best keyboard ever.

That's an excellent pic but there seems to be a typo. You said "best keyboard ever" but I don't see a pic of a Realforce 55 anywhere :P

[demik]

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stormtrooper w/ pink kwk fn, correct spacebar orientation.

basically, best keyboard ever.

That's an excellent pic but there seems to be a typo. You said "best keyboard ever" but I don't see a pic of a Realforce 55 anywhere :P

dude if we could get the 55g RF feeling in hhkb, it would be game over, for life.

but RF too big, and hhkb layout godly.

[Joey Quinn]

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stormtrooper w/ pink kwk fn, correct spacebar orientation.

basically, best keyboard ever.

That's an excellent pic but there seems to be a typo. You said "best keyboard ever" but I don't see a pic of a Realforce 55 anywhere :P

dude if we could get the 55g RF feeling in hhkb, it would be game over, for life.

but RF too big, and hhkb layout godly.

I swear the 55g RF feels lighter than the 55g HHKB I made, is that a thing?

[demik]

probably has to do with plate vs case mount

[exitfire401]

probably has to do with plate vs case mount

Was just about to say this. Think it's because the plastic of the case is more rigid.

[Photekq]

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stormtrooper w/ pink kwk fn, correct spacebar orientation.

basically, best keyboard ever.

Hold on a second.. that pic isn't anywhere near a potato..

Demik, is that you? :eek:

[Joey Quinn]

probably has to do with plate vs case mount

Was just about to say this. Think it's because the plastic of the case is more rigid.

I think I like the 55g HHKB more than the RF but I didn't really use the RF for that long.

[demik]

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stormtrooper w/ pink kwk fn, correct spacebar orientation.

basically, best keyboard ever.

Hold on a second.. that pic isn't anywhere near a potato..

Demik, is that you? :eek:

somebody noticed!!

[HoffmanMyster]

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stormtrooper w/ pink kwk fn, correct spacebar orientation.

basically, best keyboard ever.

Hold on a second.. that pic isn't anywhere near a potato..

Demik, is that you? :eek:

demik got a big boy camera!  Did you miss his post in the mail thread when he got a lens too?   ^-^

We're all very proud.

[eth0s]

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stormtrooper w/ pink kwk fn, correct spacebar orientation.

basically, best keyboard ever.

Hold on a second.. that pic isn't anywhere near a potato..

Demik, is that you? :eek:

somebody noticed!!

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wut, wut WUT?  demik got a real camera and an hhkb and a PINK FN KEY?  he's going to get kicked out of his neighborhood.   #keepitreal 

[demik]

hhkb users rule their blocks bruh, aint nobody kicking me out.

PLUS I GOT A PINK FN BASICALLY UNTOUCHABLE.

[Valen]

Here is my 2nd Topre.
Is there a way to remap those two keys beside the space bar and "Kana" key? I am using a Mac and they do not seem to output a key code.

[MessyCaps]

Here is my 2nd Topre.
Is there a way to remap those two keys beside the space bar and "Kana" key? I am using a Mac and they do not seem to output a key code.

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Dat SA profile

[BB__]

Here is my 2nd Topre.
Is there a way to remap those two keys beside the space bar and "Kana" key? I am using a Mac and they do not seem to output a key code.

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You can use https://pqrs.org/osx/karabiner/seil.html.en to produce key code of KANA, MUHENKAN etc.
Also https://pqrs.org/osx/karabiner/index.html.en for remapping.

[Valen]

Thanks BB__, I did not know that I had to install Seil to enable those keys. 
No bumps? No problem, just get some stickers from your kids. Found these really small raised lettering stickers and they are perfect for the job.

[SpAmRaY]

Here is my 2nd Topre.
Is there a way to remap those two keys beside the space bar and "Kana" key? I am using a Mac and they do not seem to output a key code.

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Dat SA profile

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SA profile caps are a signature plastics product for MX stems. Those aren't SA caps.

[MGH]

[DrHubblePhD]

Thanks BB__, I did not know that I had to install Seil to enable those keys. 
No bumps? No problem, just get some stickers from your kids. Found these really small raised lettering stickers and they are perfect for the job.

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Thats a great solution, the colors look great on there too!

[Flyersfan1]

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!!!!
10th Anniversary, congrats! Love the case color, and those caps. I look at those on ebay everyday, but then remember i'm too poor to afford them.

[HoffmanMyster]

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10th AE!!  :D  Congrats!  Which layout is that?

[MGH]

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10th AE!!  :D  Congrats!  Which layout is that?

JIS :-X

Takes a little getting used to, and I'm still figuring out how to remap some of the Japanese keys

[Puddsy]

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10th AE!!  :D  Congrats!  Which layout is that?

JIS :-X

Takes a little getting used to, and I'm still figuring out how to remap some of the Japanese keys

JIS is the most baller layout

it's just such a pain at first

[cephelix]

Hey guys,
going to head off to tokyo for a holiday in a few weeks and was looking through the information about keyboard shopping on GH.
I was comparing the prices for the HHKB Pro 2(non blanks caps) in either white or black, doesn't really matter and apparently with the yen as it is right now, the HHKB costs about half in tokyo than what i can find it for in Singapore. This is only a preliminary check, going through Yodobashi Camera's site. Not too sure whether I'll get a tax rebate since i'm a foreigner. Or if i do get a rebate, how'd I go about doing that.

The half off is a very tempting deal. I guess my main question would be, should I just make a beeline to Yodobashi or would the smaller shops,if any, provide a better price?

The Realforces are even cheaper compared to the HHKBs but if i do get it, it'll be a lugging around keyboard so I'd want it as compact as possible. And I've read people raving about the layout of the HHKBs and keen to try it out myself.

[iamtootallforthis]

Hey guys,
going to head off to tokyo for a holiday in a few weeks and was looking through the information about keyboard shopping on GH.
I was comparing the prices for the HHKB Pro 2(non blanks caps) in either white or black, doesn't really matter and apparently with the yen as it is right now, the HHKB costs about half in tokyo than what i can find it for in Singapore. This is only a preliminary check, going through Yodobashi Camera's site. Not too sure whether I'll get a tax rebate since i'm a foreigner. Or if i do get a rebate, how'd I go about doing that.

The half off is a very tempting deal. I guess my main question would be, should I just make a beeline to Yodobashi or would the smaller shops,if any, provide a better price?

The Realforces are even cheaper compared to the HHKBs but if i do get it, it'll be a lugging around keyboard so I'd want it as compact as possible. And I've read people raving about the layout of the HHKBs and keen to try it out myself.

I don't know about pricing or anything but half off HHKBs or even cheaper Realforces makes me made jelly.