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Title: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: Foclock on Mon, 03 June 2019, 09:34:08: Hi Guys,

How does this keyboard compare to the HHKB? Is it worth the money?

URL: https://ramaworks.store/products/u80-a?variant=16277302509611
Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: jennb on Mon, 03 June 2019, 09:51:26: Different beasts entirely in terms of looks, size, weight, switch options, and (probably) customization. I don't own a RW keyboard, but I've been very tempted by a few of them. I suspect that they're probably worth the investment if you want to build your own and like their designs. The big wins with it are color choices, style, extra PCBs available, dampening and weights.

I've owned the HHKB. With it, you're paying a reasonable amount for a plastic case, great keycaps, great switches and a very specific layout.

I'd be interested in hearing what owners think of their Koyus and M60-A SEQ2s once they get them and have used them for a few weeks.
Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: Foclock on Mon, 03 June 2019, 10:04:05: Do you know how many of these keyboards usually get manufactured? If so, is there a high resell value?
Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: lolafineday on Mon, 03 June 2019, 10:04:17: They are 2 completely different boards. The rama is compatible with any mx switch the hhkb is topre. The form factor is also different, the hhkb is hhkb layout, the u80 is 80% or more known as 75%. Its all preference.

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Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: Foclock on Mon, 03 June 2019, 10:20:19: Ah, well I just noticed it doesn't come with keycaps! :(
Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: lolafineday on Mon, 03 June 2019, 10:40:03: Quote from: Foclock on Mon, 03 June 2019, 10:20:19
Ah, well I just noticed it doesn't come with keycaps! :(
Haha that's better you can get your own custom keycaps, gmk, epbt etc... for build quality u80 is way better than hhkb btw. Only thing is if you would like topre or normal mechanical switches. U80 is way more versatile and if it was me I would get u80 instead of hhkb...

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Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: jennb on Mon, 03 June 2019, 10:52:40: The great thing about both keyboards you're considering is that you'll be able to unload them pretty quickly and get some or most (not all) of your money back.

One other thing to consider: the wait. Do you need something soon? Are you patient?

Good luck deciding!
Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: walie on Mon, 03 June 2019, 12:57:04: Quote from: Foclock on Mon, 03 June 2019, 10:04:05
Do you know how many of these keyboards usually get manufactured? If so, is there a high resell value?

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Title: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: sfla99 on Mon, 03 June 2019, 16:58:28: I can’t wait, I ordered the Moon hot swap with the extra internal dampener and plan to outfit it with Zealios 62g tactiles and will use the set of GMK Mizu’s I have on order plus the matching Mizu desk mat.

This will be my first high end keyboard and I super excited as I really wanted a killer TKL.

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Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: livewirerc on Mon, 03 June 2019, 17:13:37: I'm a sucker for white boards and HHKB layout, so when they dropped the M60-A Seq2 in Milk I had to snag it. Also went with the extra weight and figured I'd throw in a dampener as well, so I can make it sound/feel different. They're hella pricey, but it's a hobby. I don't mind spending on things I enjoy.
Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: jennb on Mon, 03 June 2019, 21:05:41: livewirerc: I was really tempted by the Milk M60-A Seq2. Please share pics here when you get it!
Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: phinix on Tue, 04 June 2019, 05:36:08: Wow, it looks amazing, I wish there was ISO layout...
Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: fufu279 on Wed, 05 June 2019, 04:41:44: RAMA's design is always awesome but someone said that typing feeling is not really good for RAMA - it's just so so and can not compare with TX keyboard
I am too confused to get U80
Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: phinix on Wed, 05 June 2019, 05:16:02: Quote from: fufu279 on Wed, 05 June 2019, 04:41:44
RAMA's design is always awesome but someone said that typing feeling is not really good for RAMA - it's just so so and can not compare with TX keyboard
I am too confused to get U80

fufu - which ones are TX?
Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: jly526 on Fri, 07 June 2019, 09:30:21: Quote from: fufu279 on Wed, 05 June 2019, 04:41:44
RAMA's design is always awesome but someone said that typing feeling is not really good for RAMA - it's just so so and can not compare with TX keyboard
I am too confused to get U80

That's subjective. What is fact though, is that most RAMA boards have a hard impact when bottoming out due to its solid build. I didn't find it an issue at all but I'm a light, touch typer. Even the occasional bottoming out shouldn't be a problem. But if you are a heavy typer and bottom out really hard, could be a problem.

This is probably why the U80-A comes with rama.work's silicon mount. This will probably soften the feel of bottoming out.
Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: DALExSNAIL on Fri, 07 June 2019, 10:25:54: They compare like this.

They are different in every way aside from them being keyboards. :thumb:
Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: phinix on Fri, 07 June 2019, 19:15:56: I've noticed that it has 7u spacebar. Why is that?
WHy it doesn't cover other layouts?
Title: Re: Rama Works U80-A
Post by: Warrenified on Sat, 08 June 2019, 17:06:34: I don't think it's worth comparing them since theyre such different boards...