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Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: CephalicCarnage on Sun, 06 March 2011, 16:07:03: May have a chance to travel to Japan a bit later this year and was wondering which keyboards everyone here would want to buy?

I'd like to get a general idea of what to be looking for, and I'd really hate to miss some real gems just because I didn't know to look for them.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: lootbag on Sun, 06 March 2011, 16:08:53: (http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7663/ilovex.jpg)

BUHAHAHA.
Realforce ilovex edition
It is a MUST buy!
Don't hate.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: reaper on Sun, 06 March 2011, 16:11:10: How about a G-Tune RealForce..

http://www.g-tune.jp/products/solution/1010_masterpiece_keyboard/

(http://www.g-tune.jp/images/products/solution/1010_masterpiece_keyboard/photo_01.jpg)

I sure would like to get my hands on one. lol
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Superfluous Parentheses on Sun, 06 March 2011, 16:52:00: Quote from: lootbag;306370
Show Image
(http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7663/ilovex.jpg)

BUHAHAHA.
Realforce ilovex edition
It is a MUST buy!
Don't hate.

If that's a real realforce, I'd agree. I like ugly & quirky. If there were pink HHKBs, I'd already have one.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: lootbag on Sun, 06 March 2011, 18:55:56: Quote from: Superfluous Parentheses;306400
If that's a real realforce, I'd agree. I like ugly & quirky. If there were pink HHKBs, I'd already have one.

It's real: http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00401W92W/ (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00401W92W/)

I agree, electric colors are the best.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Magna224 on Sun, 06 March 2011, 19:01:00: Cherry g80-3494

I have always wanted one!
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: keyboardlover on Sun, 06 March 2011, 19:05:07: Probably a white Realforce 87U. They're Hawt.

(http://elitekeyboards.com/proddata/images/th/SE0700_redkeyiso_th620x400.jpg)
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: noodles256 on Sun, 06 March 2011, 19:05:41: Quote from: reaper~;306372
How about a G-Tune RealForce..

http://www.g-tune.jp/products/solution/1010_masterpiece_keyboard/

Show Image
(http://www.g-tune.jp/images/products/solution/1010_masterpiece_keyboard/photo_01.jpg)

I sure would like to get my hands on one. lol

i think that would look pretty sick with clear keycaps
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: lootbag on Sun, 06 March 2011, 19:15:44: Quote from: ripster;306472
And why buy ANSI? - it's like going to France and eating at McDonalds.

I have to agree with this one.
You have to bring home some JDM goodness.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: wanabe on Sun, 06 March 2011, 20:45:41: I'd keep it simple and get an 87U...the experience is in the switches, the layout makes it functional for me
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Twitchy on Sun, 06 March 2011, 20:57:27: Quote from: lootbag;306370
BUHAHAHA.
Realforce ilovex edition
It is a MUST buy!
Don't hate.

Orange keys! :love:
Green case! :puke:
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: pitashen on Sun, 06 March 2011, 22:11:19: that Topre gaming keyboard sure looks nice.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: pang0011 on Sun, 06 March 2011, 23:19:41: sorry for interrupting, but RF108G-Tune is really an interesting keyboard. For your kind information, tts keycaps are laser engraved + coating that makes it feel quite different from the ordinary Topres you can find in north America. I personally like the ordinary Topre keycaps better, but I would say the feel of G-Tune is very interesting and it deserves a try.

If budget is not a major concern, Japanese keyboard is still the best choice.

(http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq302/pang0011/Realforce/RF108_5.jpg)

(http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq302/pang0011/Realforce/RF108_3.jpg)
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: NormaJean on Sun, 06 March 2011, 23:27:48: That RF108G-Tune sure does look very tasty :D
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: digitalleftovers on Wed, 23 March 2011, 16:47:15: Does any one know what a low range for a realforce in Japan should be? Looking at Amazon.co.jp, prices seem comparable to the US (If accounting for shipping). HHKB Pro 2 are about $250, and so are 103UB's. Does anyone know of a store or online shop that has Topre boards around 15,000 Yen?
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: awry on Mon, 02 May 2011, 16:26:05: Quote from: pang0011;306633
sorry for interrupting, but RF108G-Tune is really an interesting keyboard. For your kind information, tts keycaps are laser engraved + coating that makes it feel quite different from the ordinary Topres you can find in north America. I personally like the ordinary Topre keycaps better, but I would say the feel of G-Tune is very interesting and it deserves a try.

If budget is not a major concern, Japanese keyboard is still the best choice.

Show Image
(http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq302/pang0011/Realforce/RF108_5.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq302/pang0011/Realforce/RF108_3.jpg)

Sub dyed > Laser engraved.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: drsauced on Mon, 02 May 2011, 17:27:19: Quote from: ripster;306562
Say HAI! to the Akihabara Maids for me if you go.
Show Image
(http://img.alibaba.com/wsphoto/v0/318622018/Fashion-Speed-Edition-Mouse-Pad-Various-Japanese-cartoon-beauty-pictures-Mix-Order-10pcs.jpg)

I have a friend who has one of these. Well, more accurately, his mom has one of these. You rest your wrist between the boobies. Total awesomeness.

My wife banned me from ever going to Akihabara.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: awry on Mon, 02 May 2011, 18:32:02: I can get that mousepad here. quite a few designs. any pervs interested can hit me up. not comfy though. more for nolvelty sake.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: alaricljs on Mon, 02 May 2011, 21:09:28: Quote from: ripster;340652
Pervs are generally searching for used panty vending machines. At least that's what my son's friends wanted him to get.

So wait... what? He wanted the whole machine? I guess he really knows what he likes. ;)
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: godofdeath on Mon, 02 May 2011, 22:04:04: Quote from: ripster;340652
Pervs are generally searching for used panty vending machines. At least that's what my son's friends wanted him to get. Alas, we only found new panty vending machines. Just not the same.

you can always use it and say they were from women
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: awry on Tue, 03 May 2011, 06:36:38: Quote from: ripster;340652
Pervs are generally searching for used panty vending machines. At least that's what my son's friends wanted him to get. Alas, we only found new panty vending machines. Just not the same.

You do know that alot of these "used panties" were actually worn by guys and then sold as used by school girls yah? Have you seen the vids? I gotta dig for them. Funny ****. Well, funny if you're not into buying used panties from vending machines and rather get real ones on your own.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: RiGS on Tue, 03 May 2011, 07:21:56: Quote from: awry;340597
Sub dyed > Laser engraved.

Gold on black is not dye subbed.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: ricercar on Tue, 03 May 2011, 15:08:28: I've been looking for one of these for 2 years

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/CoB_Twitchy/YumYum%20review/TwitchyTopre91UBYStandard.jpg)

"If it isn't yellow, it isn't awesome" - Ripster

Quote from: drsauced;340618
You rest your wrist between the boobies. Total awesomeness.

I bet you tell all the girls "it's my wrist"
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Jim66 on Tue, 03 May 2011, 15:24:59: UTRON!! Has to be..

(http://www.techdigest.tv/utron-keyboard.jpg)
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Arc'xer on Tue, 03 May 2011, 16:17:39: I've noticed a few posts by some people on the G-tune if it works with a PS/2-to-USB adapter. Does it with the adapter or is it relegated to PS/2 only?
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: guilleguillaume on Tue, 03 May 2011, 18:44:31: Quote from: ricercar;341187
I've been looking for one of these for 2 years

"pic of Realforce 91 UBY awesome"

"If it isn't yellow, it isn't awesome" - Ripster

I bet you tell all the girls "it's my wrist"

Why didn't you get one from The Keyboard Company when they were available?
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: ricercar on Tue, 03 May 2011, 23:00:17: Quote from: guilleguillaume;341271
Why didn't you get one from The Keyboard Company when they were available?

1) I don't have enough [strike]of KL's tax[/strike] money to afford this keyboard in this period of my life.
2) When were they available at Keyboard Company?
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: calavera on Wed, 04 May 2011, 00:18:49: I'd most likely buy ANSI layout realforce keyboards because it's the cheapest in Japan.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Son of Gnome on Wed, 04 May 2011, 00:32:00: ive been to akikhabara its like nerd heaven....
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Sam on Wed, 04 May 2011, 05:33:44: Quote from: Jim66;341196
UTRON!! Has to be..

Show Image
(http://www.techdigest.tv/utron-keyboard.jpg)

Seconded. I was in Tokyo last year and wanted to stop in and purchase one of these but ended up short on time so never made it to Akihabara.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Zensuji on Wed, 04 May 2011, 06:06:14: LOL I thought that was 2 of the same small keyboard. Just looking at the left hand side thinking WTF!?!

Dumbass
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: guilleguillaume on Wed, 04 May 2011, 06:29:32: Quote from: ricercar;341351
1) I don't have enough [strike]of KL's tax[/strike] money to afford this keyboard in this period of my life.
2) When were they available at Keyboard Company?

arrrg so bad you didn't get the chance to catch one!

If I remember well they were available at The Keyboard Company on October of 2010.

I was lucky enough to get my hands on one since it was a very limited run.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: The Solutor on Wed, 04 May 2011, 07:42:13: My vote goes also to 91UBY

My years 20 old theory says that "a yellow thing, usually, works better" :happy:

As a second choice I would go for a Majestouch Mini

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=16766&stc=1&d=1302436350)

It's just a filco, but is nice looking, and has a decent layout.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: awry on Wed, 04 May 2011, 13:19:00: Quote from: RiGS;340909
Gold on black is not dye subbed.

erm, i think that's what my comment meant? ">" wasn't meant to be an arrow.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: hasu on Thu, 05 May 2011, 19:29:52: This is a perfect souvenir of trip to Japan: "痛キーボード"
http://watchmonoblog.blog71.fc2.com/blog-entry-180.html
[ATTACH=CONFIG]17942[/ATTACH]
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: godofdeath on Thu, 05 May 2011, 21:30:59: Quote from: hasu;342267
This is a perfect souvenir of trip to Japan: "痛キーボード"
http://watchmonoblog.blog71.fc2.com/blog-entry-180.html
(Attachment) 17942[/ATTACH]

seconded
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: awry on Fri, 06 May 2011, 04:41:25: Quote from: guilleguillaume;341271
Why didn't you get one from The Keyboard Company when they were available?

If you really want one, i can get it for you. but they don't come cheap. All these were gonna go to in the RF thread that I ahve been meaning to post but ahve been too busy. Otherthan work and replyng messages and emails from people here, i have had my own work to do. Anyway, updating my "group buy thread now so read from there.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Mr. Perfect on Fri, 06 May 2011, 14:36:25: Do they have Filco Zero's over there? If so, I'd try one of those. They just don't seem to be for sale otherwise, it must have been that transposition scare.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Mr. Perfect on Fri, 06 May 2011, 18:11:37: Yeah, that post made me think of it. Looks like you got yours ten months ago, so I wasn't sure if the Zero had died out since then. They're certainly hard enough to find. :mmph:
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Jim66 on Sat, 07 May 2011, 06:44:14: Quote from: ripster;342358
I wasn't all that impressed with the Utron. Smaller than normal keys. Unimpressive construction.

Really, smaller in what way? They certainly don't look smaller?
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: guilleguillaume on Sat, 07 May 2011, 15:24:11: Quote from: awry;342419
If you really want one, i can get it for you. but they don't come cheap. All these were gonna go to in the RF thread that I ahve been meaning to post but ahve been too busy. Otherthan work and replyng messages and emails from people here, i have had my own work to do. Anyway, updating my "group buy thread now so read from there.

I already have one but I will look there in case I want any other stuff ^^

Ricercar is who want one! :D
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: ricercar on Sat, 07 May 2011, 15:30:10: Quote from: guilleguillaume;343076
Ricercar is who want one! :D

qft. how much?
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: liist on Sat, 07 May 2011, 15:39:17: I have a friend who's going to Japan over the summer. Maybe I should ask her to find me a Topre for me. And then there's a lot of other stuff that I might want from Japan, but I will not go into great detail here.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: awry on Thu, 09 June 2011, 19:53:19: I've a couple of the ilovex model. Will put up a review soon. Only got a chance to use it recently. haven't had the time and i've been testing other boards. it's really quite an awesome keyboard. And looks a LOT better in person (in keyboard, whichever). The caps themselves are sub-dyed (Rigs, do not even bother to argue about this with me. So damn sick of your mannerisms, it's not even funny.) but they feel very very different. I do not know how to explain it. It's like they have a rubber coating on it. They feel really good. i'm not sure if this is how RF caps are gonna be from now on til i get my cap sets from Japan. But if this is how the new sets of caps are gonna feel. They are worth every penny. The board itself is variable. No DIP switches and the lights are blue. It is also screw-less from what I can tell. Anyway, here's a pic. More details later on. Cheers.

Ter
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: keyboardlover on Thu, 09 June 2011, 20:06:38: That board reminds me WAY too much of American fashion style in the mid-80s.

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1032/3267903476_b00852b184.jpg)
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: awry on Thu, 09 June 2011, 20:29:52: Quote from: keyboardlover;358164
That board reminds me WAY too much of American fashion style in the mid-80s.

Show Image
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1032/3267903476_b00852b184.jpg)

Hahahahahahaha!! Yeah.but it's a damn happy looking keyboard. LED's a little too big though. And I wish they gave the usual Capslock and Lctrl caps instead of the ''2" and "0"..
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 10 June 2011, 09:49:18: That ilovex is totally radical. Don't suppose there is an ansi version?
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Lester on Fri, 10 June 2011, 10:57:07: Quote from: ripster;342969
Some things look a lot worse in real life than in pictures. Like porn stars. Or Duckys.

Why the hate on Ducky's? :(
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: RiGS on Fri, 10 June 2011, 17:06:22: Quote from: awry;358158
(Rigs, do not even bother to argue about this with me. So damn sick of your mannerisms, it's not even funny.)

There is no point in arguing with a maniac depressive (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?18651-Do-you-like-Red-switch-for-just-quot-typing-quot-Why&p=357236#post357236) person.

Last time even the guy (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?18617-Realforce-87U&p=355515&viewfull=1#post355515) who bought that Realforce 87UB on Ebay made it clear that you were wrong.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: keyboardlover on Fri, 10 June 2011, 17:17:15: Not super close but they have similar flags.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: RiGS on Fri, 10 June 2011, 17:24:43: Have you bought something from that guy? That would explain everything.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: keyboardlover on Fri, 10 June 2011, 17:25:53: Hungary is known for some famous mathematicians, if I'm not mistaken.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: awry on Fri, 10 June 2011, 22:18:36: Quote from: lysol;358393
That ilovex is totally radical. Don't suppose there is an ansi version?

Nope. it was made for a system development company called, well, Ilovex...The workers from the pics didn't look as happy as the keyboard though... Then again, maybe that's the point..

Actually I don't really see the problem with using a keyboard with a Japanese layout. Then again, I usually hit the space bar smack centre... Really nice keycaps though...
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: awry on Fri, 10 June 2011, 22:33:34: Quote from: ripster;358713
I love it when RiGS is so wrong yet so sure he's right. A ">" sign in internet speak means Greater Than.

Oh wait. It means that in math too.

What does it mean in Hungary? Is Hungary near Italy? You and The Solutor should get together.

Haha. Nuff said. Hey, Ripster, if you see this, could you go check your private messages? I need some help with Alps. And I may be able to get that trackball you want. And no, i'm not stalking you, I was looking at your thread about trackballs coz I'm considering getting the slimblade but not anymore I think. The CST2545-5XW sounds tempting ( I normally do my browsing at 5000-6000DPI coz i'm a lazy arse) but the shape kinda puts me off. Doesn't look all that comfortable.

@Mr Perfect, if you can wait til the people who bought stuff from my thread get their caps and I've proven myself "trustworthy", I'll be clearing some boards including one of my Filco Zeros. Brand new and unused. Let me know yah? Cheers.

Heeey... Wait a min.. I just realised I totally forgot even posting that maniac depressive post.. RiiiiGs, are you like trolling my posts? If you wanna be friends, you can just ask you know? I would refuse of course but hey, it's worth a try on your part. =]
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Tony on Sat, 11 June 2011, 04:14:34: I would pick a Filco Ninja brown.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: ch_123 on Sat, 11 June 2011, 04:53:16: (http://webwit.nl/input/ibm_japan/lineup4.jpg)
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: The Solutor on Sat, 11 June 2011, 04:55:39: Quote from: Tony;358918
I would pick a Filco Ninja brown.

Naaa will be something like traveling to Italy and eating frozen pasta.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: ch_123 on Sat, 11 June 2011, 06:11:28: Quote from: ripster;342681
From the first page.

Only Wellington1869 thought they had transpostion errors. Technically I think it was just a slightly slower scan rate to stay within the ALPS bouncing switch specification.

Show Image
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5007/5334731929_a566bee4b4_b.jpg)

When in doubt blame ALPS and you are rarely wrong.

I think Keyboard Co might have the current generation model with the Forward/Fukka switches, I asked for some clarification and they said they'd get back to me on it.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: Mr. Perfect on Sat, 11 June 2011, 22:37:15: Quote from: awry;358834
@Mr Perfect, if you can wait til the people who bought stuff from my thread get their caps and I've proven myself "trustworthy", I'll be clearing some boards including one of my Filco Zeros. Brand new and unused. Let me know yah? Cheers.

Hmm, it would be tempting. Tenkeyless with the Fukkas?
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: bhtooefr on Mon, 13 June 2011, 13:30:03: I'd pick up a Sega TeraDrive board. (In fact, I have an open WTB on one, if anyone finds one in Japan... :wink:)
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: awry on Tue, 14 June 2011, 03:24:12: Quote from: Mr. Perfect;359266
Hmm, it would be tempting. Tenkeyless with the Fukkas?

yup. There are very few boards I like that are full sized..
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: DivineWind on Sun, 31 July 2011, 19:32:33: Very interesting. I already have a Topre so I wouldn't be looking to buy a keyboard (JIS layout doesn't play nicely with Colemak) but I was wondering keyboard accessories are exclusive to Japan. I am talking about keycaps, the Filco Desk mat, and what ever you could think of because I will be heading over to Akiba in a few days.
Title: What keyboard would you pick up if you traveled to Japan?
Post by: DivineWind on Mon, 01 August 2011, 22:54:17: Also Japanese Yen is very strong and it is rising! Not a good time to buy something expensive in Japan... The strong Yen is caused mostly by the Chinese pulling out Japanese currency. I really want that Desk mat though, and would you happen to know if they have Topre keycaps? Not a full set but different colored Escape keys and what not.