Author Topic: Realforce 86UB Presale - $230 (Read 31820 times)

keyboardlover · « **on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 08:35:51 »

NOTE: this is likely just the presale price - after they get in stock the price will likely increase to match the white 86U. Get 'em now!

takasta · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 10:20:17 »

wow ****, that's an insane steal. i'll buy it straight off if i wans't in Hong Kong haha

kidchunks · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 12:22:12 »

Damn, very tempting...

panda-R · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 12:26:41 »

Quote from: kidchunks;262343

Damn, very tempting...

don't do it, you're ruining your life.

kidchunks · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 12:28:06 »

Quote from: panda-R;262347

don't do it, you're ruining your life.

LOL, yea I've done enough keyboard spending for the year.

ktkr · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 12:28:09 »

Quote from: ripster;262276

Be sure to get the Red ESC key. Otherwise the 86U (last years model) is kinda lame looking.

Too bad SW 4 doesn't do that Firmware update thingamabob.

Pfft. It's awesome, but the red esc makes it super awesome.

I'd probably spring on that offer if I'd live in the US. Phew...

keyboardlover · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 12:32:12 »

I'm really tempted too...and I don't even need another keyboard right now!

fssbzz · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 12:41:29 »

what's the different btw this and the 87U?

itlnstln · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 12:41:31 »

I would be tempted if it were the 87U. Not so much otherwise. The 103UW is tempting, but I don't need another. I don't even use a PC at home. My phone, maybe, but no PCs.

itlnstln · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 12:42:43 »

Quote from: fssbzz;262359

what's the different btw this and the 87U?

No virtual numpad.
No lock lights.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 12:48:56 »

Thanks for the mention. Fyi, I just added the 86UB to the wiki as well.

fssbzz · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 12:51:14 »

damm. nvm, i will save up a few more $ and wait for 87UB to get on stock.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 12:56:34 »

Quote from: fssbzz

damm. nvm, i will save up a few more $ and wait for 87UB to get on stock.

That ain't gonna happen. Don't listen to Ripster and ItlnStln, the additional features are not a big deal at all. The 87U was a limited time thing and is now only available in Asia.

theferenc · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 12:59:10 »

And is now over $320 from Leopold in Korea...yeah, was going to get it, but now I can't afford. Damn the ****ty dollar...

fssbzz · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 13:00:46 »

Quote from: ripster;262370

Oh I'm kidding. Buy the 86UB. Be happy.

Just remember I'm more leet.

well, is a fact that you always more leet when comes to mech keyboard. :bowl:
i really like the cool Led on those cap, on the 87U.

itlnstln · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 13:01:54 »

It depends. The lock lights are no big issue; I can take 'em or leave 'em. The numpad, OTOH, is huge. That is definitely lost functionality beween the two SKUs.

itlnstln · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 13:02:45 »

Like someone else mentioned, you can still get one in Korea. Shipping to Pluto would be killer, though.

fssbzz · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 13:03:55 »

Quote from: itlnstln;262382

Shipping to Pluto would be killer, though.

haha.. that's a good one.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 13:11:38 »

Quote from: fssbzz;262378

i really like the cool Led on those cap, on the 87U.

Unless you use the numpad or caps lock, then you will never even see them. Unless you press them accidentally

fssbzz · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 13:14:07 »

Quote from: ripster;262391

But unlike the Ducky's these Topre 87U windowed keys are super smooth and don't fall apart.

only the PBT key from Ducky will fall apart, the ABS version are smooth.

itlnstln · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 13:17:53 »

Ripster, your spacebar is super-smooth, too.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 13:32:15 »

Guys, I just realized the 86U and 86UB do have a caps lock led. I'll update the wiki.

panda-R · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 14:08:46 »

Quote from: fssbzz;262392

only the PBT key from Ducky will fall apart, the ABS version are smooth.

you and ripster stop making things up, my PBT keys are stronger than titanium. I tested it with a hammer.

panda-R · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 14:11:03 »

Quote from: fssbzz;262368

damm. nvm, i will save up a few more $ and wait for 87UB to get on stock.

the power of persuasion on this board never ceases to amaze me!

panda-R · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 14:26:12 »

Quote from: ripster;262432

I stand by my Japanese QC > Chinese QC statement!

thanks for the info CAPTAIN OBVIOUS!

fssbzz · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 14:29:38 »

bruce lee's teacher owned japanese karete general.

ktkr · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 14:45:01 »

Quote from: keyboardlover;262401

Guys, I just realized the 86U and 86UB do have a caps lock led. I'll update the wiki.

Exactly where? No matter how much I look, I can't find such a thing on my white 86U.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 14:54:04 »

Quote from: ktkr

Exactly where? No matter how much I look, I can't find such a thing on my white 86U.

In the photo of the black 86U it looked like it did. Hrmmmm.
Guess we will have to wait until someone gets one to know for sure!

I changed back the wiki entry since we don't know for sure. Unless someone with an 86UB says otherwise, I'll assume no LEDs in the caps lock & numpad keys. Sorry for the confusion!

jaynoon · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 16:25:36 »

Oh dear, this is a serious test of my willpower.. I have purchased both a Filco Brown & an HHKB in the last couple of months, but the black Realforce is very, very tempting.

I would justify it as my work keyboard, except that's how I justified the last one. Buying this would mean shelving or selling one of these that I have... Sigh, never easy having an expensive habit.

laden3 · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 16:44:07 »

Quote from: ripster;262391

But unlike the Ducky's these Topre 87U windowed keys are super smooth and don't fall apart.

Another sign of Japan QC > China QC
Show Image

http://bbs.kbc-china.com/thread-2828-1-3.html

stuiees · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 16:48:27 »

Can anyone comment to the difference in feel between the RF boards with variable weight keys versus the all 55g version? I am very tempted to pick this up, but am worried I would prefer the uniform 55g keys over the variable weighted keys.

Can anyone speak to this? I am currently using a HHKB pro and have a filco with browns. If I decide to get the Realforce I think I might sell my Filco. I got it along with many others from PCHome and have barley used it since its arival. Not to say I dont like it, I just prefer the Torpe switch.

laden3 · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 16:53:01 »

Quote from: ripster;262535

Thanks. I knew I saw that snaggle tooth effect somewhere.

The pic where the white plastic part fell out is even funnier though.

http://bbs.kbc-china.com/thread-4188-1-1.html
He couldn't find that small piece of plastic too LOL. It happened because the keycaps were shipped in a box. Those are replacement keycaps.

ironman31 · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 16:55:57 »

I'm think I'm going to continue to wait on the 91UBY

fssbzz · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 18:11:01 »

Quote from: laden3;262540

http://bbs.kbc-china.com/thread-4188-1-1.html
He couldn't find that small piece of plastic too LOL. It happened because the keycaps were shipped in a box. Those are replacement keycaps.

LOL, so funny he cant find it.+ that emotion

ironman31 · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 13 December 2010, 19:12:41 »

Just purchased a 103U-UW. Deal was irresistible.

Also put my HHKB pro2 up for sale in the classifieds if anyone's interested

jnsjr · « **Reply #35 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 02:09:54 »

offtopic - I now have acquired both IP Man 1 and 2. That fight scene was great.

Quote from: fssbzz;262443

bruce lee's teacher owned japanese karete general.
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mjacob · « **Reply #36 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 11:27:20 »

The only problem I'm having with this is deciding whether to pre-order 1 or 2. I thought that sleeping on it last night would help, but it didn't. I still want 2, and that would pretty much wipe out my keyboard budget.

panda-R · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 11:29:19 »

Quote from: mjacob;262885

The only problem I'm having with this is deciding whether to pre-order 1 or 2. I thought that sleeping on it last night would help, but it didn't. I still want 2, and that would pretty much wipe out my keyboard budget.

u should ask yourself, do you really need 2 keyboards sitting around looking pretty? If the answer is yes, you've been here too long.

mjacob · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 11:33:37 »

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u should ask yourself, do you really need 2 keyboards sitting around looking pretty? If the answer is yes, you've been here too long.

I have a 103U-UW already, and I wasn't sold on the Topre switches initially (preferred buckling spring and Cherry blues). The Topre feel has grown on me, though, and now I think I like them better than everything else. Plus, the tenkeyless form factor is my favorite, and black is awesome.

Matt

panda-R · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 11:36:19 »

Quote from: mjacob;262900

I have a 103U-UW already, and I wasn't sold on the Topre switches initially (preferred buckling spring and Cherry blues). The Topre feel has grown on me, though, and now I think I like them better than everything else. Plus, the tenkeyless form factor is my favorite, and black is awesome.

Matt

You've gone black and you can't go back! Oh My!

I'm going to play Anti-Geekhack's advocate and say... you can only type on one keyboard at a time, do you really need 12?

itlnstln · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 11:39:00 »

I usually buy 2 of the same keyboard. One for home and one for work. Just sayin'.

mjacob · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 11:44:17 »

Quote from: panda-R;262907

You've gone black and you can't go back! Oh My!

I'm going to play Anti-Geekhack's advocate and say... you can only type on one keyboard at a time, do you really need 12?

I guess you could say that I like the black-on-black action of the lettering on the keycaps. And hey, if I end up buying 2, that'll only bump my collection up to 9 keyboards, not 12. I've been selling off some inventory as of late.

panda-R · « **Reply #42 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 11:46:16 »

Quote from: mjacob;262915

I guess you could say that I like the black-on-black action of the lettering on the keycaps. And hey, if I end up buying 2, that'll only bump my collection up to 9 keyboards, not 12. I've been selling off some inventory as of late.

Sorry, Pandas cannot count.

If you buy 2, can I have one?

mjacob · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 11:53:03 »

Quote from: itlnstln;262910

I usually buy 2 of the same keyboard. One for home and one for work. Just sayin'.

And that's what I'd normally do, except that I don't really trust our cleaning crew here (not that they'd steal it, just that they'd mess it up somehow). I'm using a $100 Das Keyboard at work, but I'm not sure I'd want to leave a $200+ Topre here. Too many things that could go wrong, if you ask me.

itlnstln · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 11:53:52 »

Desk drawer with lock.

mjacob · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 12:00:51 »

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Desk drawer with lock.

I hadn't thought of that, but I like it. It'll be a PITA every morning and evening, but I think it'll be worth it. Now, to find the keys for my 20-year-old cubicle locks...

itlnstln · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 12:22:54 »

I don't do it day-to-day, but I do lock-up when I go on vacation. Most of my keyboards don't look all that special to the "layman."

mjacob · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 20:23:52 »

In for 2. Hope they ship soon!

muchadoaboutnothing · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 20:30:05 »

I'm really, really, really tempted.

I'm pressing this nonstop and it's only making it worse :|

keyboardlover · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 14 December 2010, 20:32:08 »

Quote from: mjacob;263238

In for 2. Hope they ship soon!

Congrats! Post pics when you get them!

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Author Topic: Realforce 86UB Presale - $230 (Read 31820 times)