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Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Sun, 30 January 2011, 14:44:42: Verkkokauppa.com will be introducing the Realforce 88UB (http://www.verkkokauppa.com/popups/prodinfo.php?id=36437) in SWE/FI layout soon. They have already listed this keyboard in their website. This is the variable weight model.

The price is 216.90€ which is just under $300. Am I right to presume this keyboard is based on the 87U? If so, I will most likely be picking one up myself.

Edit: I just pre-ordered one for myself. Also sent them an email asking if they know when they might be getting these lovely keyboards.

Edit2: These keyboards will most likely not be available before March, and Verkkokauppa.com only ships to Finland and Estonia.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: Moogle Stiltzkin on Sun, 30 January 2011, 15:47:01: Whats new in the 88UB ?
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Sun, 30 January 2011, 15:54:11: Well, I've never heard of a SWE/FI layout before.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: sixty on Sun, 30 January 2011, 15:55:41: Quote from: Moogle Stiltzkin;287421
Whats new in the 88UB ?

one key, obviously. (http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:0qhjGrzzQVVNFM:http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/959/trollface.jpg)
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: bugfix on Sun, 30 January 2011, 15:57:50: If they can get something like that perhaps the keyboardco will get a German 88u as well. A man can dream... Gonna write Bruce an email about that.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Sun, 30 January 2011, 16:03:47: Quote from: bugfix;287428
If they can get something like that perhaps the keyboardco will get a German 88u as well. A man can dream... Gonna write Bruce an email about that.

That would be great news for people who are after ISO-layouts.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: explicit on Sun, 30 January 2011, 17:00:57: Yes you are right to assume that, iso has 1 more button then US.

Swe/Fin is also ISO so you GER people can order it aswell and just get some blank keycaps for extra awsome^^
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: Findecanor on Sun, 30 January 2011, 17:35:22: I think that if you pay more than 200 Euro then you'd want your national layout on the keys... or at least all blank key caps.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: Moogle Stiltzkin on Sun, 30 January 2011, 19:54:04: So they didn't do changes like add nkro or something in there ?

Oh i see :/ just wondered.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: keyboardlover on Sun, 30 January 2011, 19:56:47: Looking forward to seeing photos of this!
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Mon, 31 January 2011, 03:13:30: Quote from: keyboardlover;287515
Looking forward to seeing photos of this!

The announced delivery time is 4-6 weeks, but I'm first in line for one, so I'll post pics when I get mine.

The shop only delivers to Finland and Estonia sadly. If there are any Swedish people who would like to get one when they become available, I might be able to help.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Mon, 31 January 2011, 06:00:21: Just got a reply from the shop. They say it will be at least a month before they can get these keyboards. It's going to be a long wait..
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 31 January 2011, 09:28:12: You could always sell your 105UFB to make up for it...
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: bugfix on Mon, 31 January 2011, 09:41:39: I'm also saving up already.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Mon, 31 January 2011, 10:07:14: I guess it was easy for me to justify, since I don't already own a Topre. I told a few people that I pre-ordered this one, and they just laughed at the price :)
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: Jimmeh on Mon, 31 January 2011, 15:03:18: I guess i should start saving...
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: yak on Mon, 31 January 2011, 16:26:46: Whoa! Rollback that Filco I had looming on the horizon!

I just got a 105UFB some weeks ago from Verkkokauppa to serve as my night time keyboard. I am not a numpadista either, so... the price is a bit steep just to get rid of the sidefat though. Wonder how many 105UFBs will be on sale/trade here in a few weeks. :D

Speaking of price, what's up with the Blue-Lillac-WASD pack (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=13495)? The price has gone down again from a recent 2 euros, it's now at a mere 1.80. o_O
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: bugfix on Mon, 31 January 2011, 16:29:47: Quote from: yak;287920
The price has gone down again from a recent 2 euros, it's now at a mere 1.80. o_O

They want 20€ for shipping to Germany though...
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: yak on Mon, 31 January 2011, 16:34:40: Quote from: bugfix;287922
They want 20€ for shipping to Germany though...

I shipped out a couple of sets some time ago. They fly pretty lightly at 1.05 euros inside Europe and 1.50 to the US... I won't have time to head over there in the very near future though, perhaps someone else doing business there could send you a pack?
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 31 January 2011, 18:10:11: I would ask Julle...she offered to handle buying/shipping those for some other GeekHack members (and I think she did for a couple).
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Tue, 01 February 2011, 05:06:31: I'd be able to provide the same. I pass by this shop every day and could easily pick the sets up and mail to people who are interested.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Tue, 01 February 2011, 09:03:52: I will be picking 6 sets of these keys tomorrow and will post a classifieds after I get them. Feel free to PM me if you're interested. Also if there are more than 6 PM's by tomorrow, I'll just pick more of those sets.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: bugfix on Tue, 01 February 2011, 09:14:27: Awesome! Thanks for doing this!
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: keyboardlover on Tue, 01 February 2011, 09:25:20: db_Iodine - would you be willing to do the same with their other Topre keycap sets? (If I recall they have green, red and yellow). If so, could you estimate a total with shipping to the USA?
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: yak on Tue, 01 February 2011, 09:27:53: Took my place behind db_Iodine in the pre-order queue. Unless I suddenly feel very rich, I'm probably going to sell my now two-week old 105UFB once I feel certain enough that Verkkokauppa will indeed have the goods according to schedule. If anyone is preliminary interested, please PM me.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Tue, 01 February 2011, 13:22:44: Quote from: keyboardlover;288227
db_Iodine - would you be willing to do the same with their other Topre keycap sets? (If I recall they have green, red and yellow). If so, could you estimate a total with shipping to the USA?

The other sets cost 29.90€ which isn't all that cheap for the keys they offer. The total would climb up to about 34-35€ (about $46).

(http://www.verkkokauppa.com/productimages/orig/101984_01.jpg)
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: Ekaros on Tue, 01 February 2011, 13:29:40: So where from all these finns are popping up?

Hmm, topres aren't for me, sadly...
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: keyboardlover on Tue, 01 February 2011, 14:24:27: Quote from: Ekaros;288399
So where from all these finns are popping up?

From the sauna, would be my guess ;)
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Wed, 02 February 2011, 13:49:00: Quote from: Ekaros;288399
So where from all these finns are popping up?

Hmm, topres aren't for me, sadly...

We are the original troll nation.

I wouldn't be sad not having to spend over 200€ (~$300) on a keyboard.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: ktkr on Mon, 07 February 2011, 13:34:43: Nice price but the goddamn ISO layout kills the deal. I wonder if one could get US ANSI boards via them? :rolleyes:
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: bugfix on Mon, 07 February 2011, 13:37:12: I have recently come to the conclusion that the ISO enter key is not that bad once you get used to it.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Mon, 07 February 2011, 14:17:57: Quote from: ktkr;291332
Nice price but the goddamn ISO layout kills the deal. I wonder if one could get US ANSI boards via them? :rolleyes:

They only specialize in introducing these extremely wonderful keyboards in SWE/FI layout. If you want ANSI, you're going to have to look elsewhere.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: bugfix on Mon, 07 February 2011, 14:20:27: The variations of nazi zombies you use in your avatar fascinates and frightenes me at the same time.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: Ghostpixel on Wed, 02 March 2011, 19:40:27: Let us know when this is coming closer to your doorstep please :) Im really looking for a tenkeyless topre in swe layout.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: keyboardlover on Sun, 06 March 2011, 09:23:37: While you're waiting, I have a question. What is a Hideoosoo Hikikomori?
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Sun, 06 March 2011, 09:27:54: It's "Hideous hikikomori" and the meaning of the word hikikomori is well described in wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikikomori).
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Sun, 06 March 2011, 09:32:32: Quote from: Julle;306150
It has been 5 weeks, estimated time was 4-6 weeks. Any moment now.

I think I've been waiting for long enough to ask them again if this is going to take even longer. I'll hit them with an email about this and post their reply here when I get one.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: keyboardlover on Sun, 06 March 2011, 09:33:20: Oooh. Nude Uma Thurman.

In LEGO form.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: db_Iodine on Mon, 07 March 2011, 06:50:58: Right. Just got a reply from Verkkokauppa, and they told me the keyboard has been delayed, and that they could begin distribution at the end of May. I might have to look what The Keyboard Company can offer me before that (if they can).

Edit: I just got too impatient about my first Realforce and ordered the 86UB from The Keyboard Company. In the best case scenario, I'll have a brand new Realforce with me this week!
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 07 March 2011, 07:47:04: Congrats dude! Great choice.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: RiGS on Mon, 07 March 2011, 08:30:50: Congrats! can't wait your review
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: Ghostpixel on Fri, 11 March 2011, 16:18:25: Nice that you finally get one :) Too bad about the delay on the 88 key swe/fin since i really wanted that one. I might have to get the same as you ^^.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: Ghostpixel on Wed, 27 April 2011, 07:27:02: Cool :) Now i just have to travel to Finland Oo
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: Alex on Wed, 27 April 2011, 13:05:55: Is there any white tenkeyless topre keyboard with swe/fi layout?
Black is not as pretty.
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: bpiphany on Wed, 27 April 2011, 13:27:35: Quote from: db_Iodine;287387
Verkkokauppa.com only ships to Finland and Estonia.[/B]

Are you 100% sure about this. I managed to buy a 105 key realforce from them shipping to sweden. It wasn't easy, they didn't give google translate an easy time... They might have changed their mind about shipping to sweden I suppose.

Quote from: Ghostpixel;337956
Cool :) Now i just have to travel to Finland Oo

Send them an e-mail and ask if they won't ship to you. Their site is next to impossible to navigate without understanding finnish =P
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: gilgam on Wed, 27 April 2011, 14:12:03: i asked them once and they said they can ship to France...
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: Ghostpixel on Wed, 27 April 2011, 19:03:07: I have a finnish friend who lives in sweden, so ill ask him to navigate the site for me and ask them if they can ship to sweden etc :) I would also love a white one, but as long as its tenkeyless and in swe layout im happy!
Title: (FI) Topre Realforce 88UB (SWE/FI layout)
Post by: bpiphany on Thu, 28 April 2011, 06:43:44: When I ordered I managed to navigate all the way through the process. Now I didn't quite make it past the shopping cart. Seemed to me like you have to get an account or something to be able to check out but I don't remember doing that last time. Then, at least, I could pick ruotsi (sweden) somewhere along the way =)