Topre Appreciation Thread!

[jksteger]

I ordered a white key 87U board and it should arrive on Friday.  I loved my black 104 board but I work in low light and there was not any contrast on the keys for the odd keys that I don't use that much and it was driving me crazy so I sold that keyboard.  In the meantime I got a HHKB Lite (original, ps/2) that does not have the arrow keys.  Layout is just like a HHKB pro.  And I'm loving the small form factor and now I wonder if I should have purchased the HHKB pro2 instead of the RealForce 87U from elitekeyboards.

Jeremy

[Amarok]

I got the 87U 45g board in the mail today and I love it so far. It's a really nice typing experience, and I also like the sound it makes when I type. Might be selling my Phantom for a HHK if I continue to enjoy typing on it this much. Also, it's built like it was meant for use in a war zone. 

[daerid]

You will only love Topre more and more as you type on it.

[Michael]

You will only love Topre more and more as you type on it.

ENJOY YOUR ONENESS WITH CUP RUBBER

[HolidaySHRIMP]

Sup bros. Love Topre on HHKB and keychain. Love HHKB form factor and portability.

[iri]

Also, it's built like it was meant for use in a war zone. 

seriously? have you ever seen an ibm model m?

You will only love Topre more and more as you type on it.

not necessarily. it seems i like mine less and less. maybe once i end up selling the board. just like jdcarpe. or some other forum members.

[Michael]

Also, it's built like it was meant for use in a war zone. 

seriously? have you ever seen an ibm model m?

You will only love Topre more and more as you type on it.

not necessarily. it seems i like mine less and less. maybe once i end up selling the board. just like jdcarpe. of some other forum members.

I think you need to create a new thread, and name it "We hate topre"...

[iri]

which is not necessary as i don't hate topre.

[MJ45]

I'm new to GEEKHACK but not keyboards I've been using computers since Apple ][ and many  others from 80's to the present. Old computers came with pretty nice boards that outlasted the computers. Modern computers come with very cheap ones, thats why I got back to good mechanicals. I have four Cherry MX boards, I like reds for typeing and black for gaming. I had always liked the HHKB but was put off buy the price and layout and almost being rubber domes. I heard mostly good things about Topre switches and I bought a HHKB Pro 2. It took a little while to get used to the layout but after month of use I love this keyboard. Its a real pleasure to type on and I still like and use my Cherry boards but this HHKB is my favorite.

[mechanisch]

I always keep an eye out for a good deal on a used HHKB.  I'd love to try out a topre board someday, but those things sure do go fast and usually beyond my budget

[orlando]

My HHKB pro 2 has arrived and I can officially state ... I am a topre fan! I really enjoy typing on this keyboard and the layout is just fantastic.

[daerid]

Personally, I think the HHKB is particularly well suited for the Mac, but that's probably just because Mac OS has Unix underpinnings.

[Michael]

Personally, I think the HHKB is particularly well suited for the Mac, but that's probably just because Mac OS has Unix underpinnings.

^ this.

[Cafeine]

Personally, I think the HHKB is particularly well suited for the Mac, but that's probably just because Mac OS has Unix underpinnings.

Agreed. 


And that's why I will get one ASAP. I'm in love with my Realforce but it will move to the PC, the filco will get... another owner maybe, dunno yet.


But I think I will get the ISO Jap Blank version (in black). Love my ph4T ASS enter key. Anyone using this around ? I really hit my space bar in the middle all the time so I should be OK but some tips / ideas about how to use of the jap. keys would be nice.

[Mugen]

Damn you guys, all this talk about Topre is making me want to buy one!
MUST.... RESIST!

[Michael]

Damn you guys, all this talk about Topre is making me want to buy one!
MUST.... RESIST!

[jksteger]

I just got my RealForce 87u in and I'm already thinking of selling it.  I keep looking at my HHKB Lite (first version w/o the arrow keys) and I'm still drawn to it.  There is no comparison between the switches, Topre vs generic rubber dome.  However, I keep wanting to type on the HHKB instead because of the layout.  Maybe I got too used to it in the time it took for me to actually get a RealForce 87u.

Time will tell but I'm thinking of selling it and ordering a HHKB pro2.

Jeremy

[ValerieV]

I had the Realforce and i didn't like it anywhere near as much as i love my HHKB2.

[daerid]

Time will tell but I'm thinking of selling it and ordering a HHKB pro2.

[jksteger]

Thanks daerid,
I think i will just "DO IT"!

Just sucks to think I will probably not get anywhere near what I paid for it at EliteKeyboards.  But why keep something if what I really want is the HHKB!

Jeremy

[lazerpointer]

I see boards go all the time for about a 30-50 dollar mark-down.

Not a terrible sacrifice, for keyboard experimentation!

[jksteger]

Thanks for that new Flip  I'm new here and I could not seem to list in the classifieds so I had to resort to the you know who auction site!  I would love for a geekhacker to receive this keyboard.  Maybe I can figure out how to sell in the classifieds here as I have many keyboards that I have purchased to "try out" for a while and then they end up off my desk.  I would love to let other geekhackers get them at a deal.  When i buy the HHKB I'm going to try and buy here first!

Love this place!

Jeremy

[jdcarpe]

Thanks for that new Flip  I'm new here and I could not seem to list in the classifieds so I had to resort to the you know who auction site!  I would love for a geekhacker to receive this keyboard.  Maybe I can figure out how to sell in the classifieds here as I have many keyboards that I have purchased to "try out" for a while and then they end up off my desk.  I would love to let other geekhackers get them at a deal.  When i buy the HHKB I'm going to try and buy here first!

Love this place!

Jeremy

Just post in threads you are interested in. If you make only 5 posts per day, in just 12 days you will have 60, enough to post a new thread in the classifieds.

[jksteger]

Just post in threads you are interested in. If you make only 5 posts per day, in just 12 days you will have 60, enough to post a new thread in the classifieds.

Thanks!

[jwaz]

If anyone wants a variable board, this was just reposted:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Realforce-Topre-87U-Tenkeyless-White-/181096148747?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2a2a2bef0b

[jksteger]

If anyone wants a variable board, this was just reposted:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Realforce-Topre-87U-Tenkeyless-White-/181096148747?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2a2a2bef0b

That's mine that I am selling.  I didn't know if i could post links to my auctions or not in here!

Jeremy

[ValerieV]

You know ebay takes 9% of the sale and then paypal takes a percentage so you probably are better off listing it on this site under classifieds. Keep more of your money! 

[jdcarpe]

You know ebay takes 9% of the sale and then paypal takes a percentage so you probably are better off listing it on this site under classifieds. Keep more of your money! 

He doesn't have enough posts to create a new thread in the Classifieds. Maybe someone reading this thread will want it, and send him a PM.

[eth0s]

This topic needs more pics

Okay, here you go:

[noons]

Thanks for that new Flip  I'm new here and I could not seem to list in the classifieds so I had to resort to the you know who auction site!  I would love for a geekhacker to receive this keyboard.  Maybe I can figure out how to sell in the classifieds here as I have many keyboards that I have purchased to "try out" for a while and then they end up off my desk.  I would love to let other geekhackers get them at a deal.  When i buy the HHKB I'm going to try and buy here first!

Love this place!

Jeremy

Just post in threads you are interested in. If you make only 5 posts per day, in just 12 days you will have 60, enough to post a new thread in the classifieds.

So much work...

[jksteger]

The issue I sometimes have is,  unless I have something useful to say in a thread then I don't really post but I will make an exception 

J.

[Mainian]

Happy Hacking Keyboard came into today .

First question, how do I control-alt-delete with the delete key functioning as a backspace...

[sth]

Happy Hacking Keyboard came into today .

First question, how do I control-alt-delete with the delete key functioning as a backspace...

fn - backtick (upper right key) is del

[Mainian]

Happy Hacking Keyboard came into today .

First question, how do I control-alt-delete with the delete key functioning as a backspace...

fn - backtick (upper right key) is del

Beautiful, thank you.

[tjcaustin]

I'm excited, my rf comes tomorrow!

[noons]

Happy Hacking Keyboard came into today .

First question, how do I control-alt-delete with the delete key functioning as a backspace...

How do you like it? I said to myself I would never spend that much on a keyboard a few years ago.. Now I got the urge..

[DavinDidIt]

Personally, I'm loving mine!  There is no Cherry switch like it, and I've tried em all

I want to get another HHKB for work, so I can get used to the layout.  Now to find a red esc and lavender WASD cluster

[Mainian]

Happy Hacking Keyboard came into today .

First question, how do I control-alt-delete with the delete key functioning as a backspace...

How do you like it? I said to myself I would never spend that much on a keyboard a few years ago.. Now I got the urge..

To be honest, I don't find it as satisfying to type on like I thought I would. I had been using a poker. I tried to switch the control to the caps lock just to get the feel for how the HHKB is, and I couldn't get used it. I did make the switch easily.

I do love parts of the layout. I tried playing WOW with the board yesterday, and I found myself having a hard time distinguishing between shift and control key bindings. But with concentration, it wasn't too bad.

I'll be honest, I wasn't as happy as I thought I would be off the bat with the switches. That don't feel as comfortable as I thought they would. (My poker has blacks, and I'd been using that for about a week since I fixed it, so the force doesn't bother me). I'll give it some time, I think I would use it as my main board even after I give it the week or two to break into the layout / keys. Although, I don't find the topre switches as loveable as other people do.

I guess I really do prefer linear switches more.

[dreamingftw]

I didn't like my Realforce at first when I got it either. I felt a bit ripped off, but after using it for a few weeks, it became my daily driver at home. I enjoy typing on it and you can tell that Topre switches feel a lot sturdier than MX, not to say I don't love all of my MX switches.

[Mainian]

I didn't like my Realforce at first when I got it either. I felt a bit ripped off, but after using it for a few weeks, it became my daily driver at home. I enjoy typing on it and you can tell that Topre switches feel a lot sturdier than MX, not to say I don't love all of my MX switches.

They do feel sturdier. I just think I like the feel of linear better.

[daerid]

I rock WoW on my HHKB all the time. Love it.

[Halverson]

I rock WoW on my HHKB all the time. Love it.

Did that yesterday and maybe again today! I don't use any weird key bindings, so HHKB is perfect.

[chel-]

I rock WoW on my HHKB all the time. Love it.

Did that yesterday and maybe again today! I don't use any weird key bindings, so HHKB is perfect.

When I previously owned a HHKB I played wow a lot using it. IMO the only possible issues were with the F keys. Usually you don't need all that many key bindings anyways unless you are doing arena.

[tjcaustin]

I got my 55g today, will use it a little later as I also got a custom poker, too.

[Michael]

I got my 55g today, will use it a little later as I also got a custom poker, too.

[orlando]

I use mine for WoW as well without any issues. I do however use a naga for all my abilities, 1-12 and shift+1-12 will usually cover most classes. Have some stuff bound to my hhkb but not much.

[Mainian]

I use mine for WoW as well without any issues. I do however use a naga for all my abilities, 1-12 and shift+1-12 will usually cover most classes. Have some stuff bound to my hhkb but not much.

Naga is horribly painful to hit the back row for me. Even then, I still wouldn't use it. I use strafe on my mouse for the most part.

[tjcaustin]

I got my 55g today, will use it a little later as I also got a custom poker, too.

Going straight from my modded blue poker (with plate) to this, I have to definitely say...I've typed on worse.  The sound is as nifty as my roommate's variable (if not a little less loud than his, but he types harder than I do), and the feel is alright.  I think I'll like this a lot more than the 45g I tried a few months ago, but we'll see how it goes in the long term.

[Amarok]

I have a question about the dip switches on the back of the keyboard. I am trying to use the first switch to swap ctrl and caps lock, but flipping the switch doesn't seem to have any effect. Am I missing some very obvious problem that's making this not work?

[noons]

Well I broke down and already have huge buyers remorse. Ended up buying a HKKB pro2 lastnight... Will see how I like it, I just cant get over how much I just spent.. I told myself if I do love it I would sell my leopold and I already had plans to sell my filco to help relieve some of the cost.