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Title: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: salcan on Wed, 01 June 2011, 10:33:05
(http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/hhkbprohg/images/jtop_01.jpg)

Curious- Has anyone out there ever used, or even seen, the HHKB Pro HG Japan or the Pro HG? the Japan was the 10th anniversary edition HHKB with enamel coated keys. It was super limited edition and every expensive. There was also the Pro HG, which didn't have the enamel but had an aluminum case. That was about half the price, putting it at around 1600 euros!

Always been curious about these so I figured I'd ask...
Title: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: reaper on Wed, 01 June 2011, 10:55:19
I like the aluminum frame with adjustable stand one.  These are old though.  They've been out a while ago.

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Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: tricheboars on Wed, 10 April 2013, 14:54:10
i am resurrecting this insanely old thread.

has anyone ever seen one of these in the wild or got to actually type on one?  the case is freaking amazing.

also i think this is the most expensive keyboard ever produced.

http://pinchocodia.tistory.com/156
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: jwaz on Wed, 10 April 2013, 14:55:33
I just recently dug up a bunch of stuff on these. yet to see one posted in the wild outside of a few japanese blogs.




Official Page:
http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/hhkbprohg/ (http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/hhkbprohg/)


Blog on it:
http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/chang-173/article?mid=375&prev=383&next=361 (http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/chang-173/article?mid=375&prev=383&next=361)



Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: Michael on Wed, 10 April 2013, 15:15:44
Unobtainable, unless you are ready to throw at least double of retail (around $4500+ at time of sale). Anyone who owns one of these, and only 100 were ever made, probably understands the value pretty well.
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: jwaz on Wed, 10 April 2013, 15:45:21
I doubt there are even a handful outside of japan. Those Urushi laquer keys are pretty sweet though. Feel like we could DIY something comparable, albeit without the gold dust. ;)
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: eth0s on Wed, 10 April 2013, 16:14:39
 
Quote from: JesuswasaZombie on Wed, 10 April 2013, 15:45:21
I doubt there are even a handful outside of japan. Those Urushi laquer keys are pretty sweet though. Feel like we could DIY something comparable, albeit without the gold dust. ;)

Umm, well, I'm gonna need that gold dust on mine.  So add that into your DIY project.  :p
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 10 April 2013, 16:17:48
To make it our own, we can just sprinkle angel dust instead of gold dust :)
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: tricheboars on Wed, 10 April 2013, 16:31:23
well i figured it was going to be a long shot that a GH member owned one. I am just really curious. I love the case and it's adjustable stands.

is their a GH or KBD like group in Japan?
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: tricheboars on Wed, 10 April 2013, 16:32:43
oh I am sorry Halverson i didnt know you wanted the dust on the caps. i accidentally smoked it all...
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: kelske on Tue, 15 October 2013, 04:11:52
Old topic, but just ran across this fantastic article about the HHKB HG including LOTS of pretty pictures: http://pinchocodia.tistory.com/156
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: Coreda on Sat, 04 January 2014, 17:55:31
Why have I never seen these before o.O It's glorious.

(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q603/magicmeatballs/l_og_hhkb_015_zps7975afb2.jpg)
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q603/magicmeatballs/l_og_hhkb_006_zps811f68a1.jpg)
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q603/magicmeatballs/l_og_hhkb_005_zpsc08fbf1c.jpg)
http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/hhkbprohg/externals.html

Even after lurking on this and other sites over time I've never seen it brought up (edit: I do remember the lacquered version I think, but didn't see the back). Must be terribly hard to find.

Bumps be damned  :p
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: tuxsavvy on Sat, 04 January 2014, 18:07:51
There was a link on a guy who made his own aluminum case for his HHKB. Though the photos show that it was half done (there were no ports for instance so there is no way for that HHKB to be able to communicate.

I wonder has that project finally finished? it doesn't look anywhere as nice as the HG series but at least someone did have a go at making one up for themselves.

Not all of us are cash strapped cows haha.
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: Belfong on Sat, 04 January 2014, 19:50:55
That GH member could potentially be Bunny Lake. He's waiting for his end game keyboard and the speculation is that he's getting the HG.
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: demik on Sat, 04 January 2014, 19:52:01
Quote from: Belfong on Sat, 04 January 2014, 19:50:55
That GH member could potentially be Bunny Lake. He's waiting for his end game keyboard and the speculation is that he's getting the HG.

keyboard item, not keyboard. so it can be anything.
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: terran5992 on Sat, 04 January 2014, 19:52:35
Must be really expensive , Because of how many keyboards he have to sell
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: neunelfer on Sat, 04 January 2014, 20:34:43
I don't know where it could possibly be coming from, considering it's been a looooong time coming.
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: tricheboars on Sun, 09 February 2014, 16:32:49
Quote from: kelske on Tue, 15 October 2013, 04:11:52
Old topic, but just ran across this fantastic article about the HHKB HG including LOTS of pretty pictures: http://pinchocodia.tistory.com/156

HHKB leather edition is on that site. WTF that is one of the craziest keyboards i have ever seen. all the caps and the case are leather. insane.
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: eth0s on Sun, 09 February 2014, 16:53:32
Quote from: tricheboars on Sun, 09 February 2014, 16:32:49
Quote from: kelske on Tue, 15 October 2013, 04:11:52
Old topic, but just ran across this fantastic article about the HHKB HG including LOTS of pretty pictures: http://pinchocodia.tistory.com/156

HHKB leather edition is on that site. WTF that is one of the craziest keyboards i have ever seen. all the caps and the case are leather. insane.

Well, it seems pretty kewl, and I would really like to feel what those leather keycaps are like.  I think it would be either totally awesome or totally horrible.  I doubt it would feel like "meh".  Also, it would have to be microbial treated leather or it would get super stinky super quick, like an old leather watch band, which if you ever experienced that smell is pretty nasty.  And no more eating a philly cheese steak while sitting at your computer perusing geekhack.org, 'cuz your cheesesteak grease is gonna ruin those leather keycaps.
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: SSIPAK on Thu, 12 June 2014, 00:56:42
Quote from: Coreda on Sat, 04 January 2014, 17:55:31
Why have I never seen these before o.O It's glorious.

Show Image
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q603/magicmeatballs/l_og_hhkb_015_zps7975afb2.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q603/magicmeatballs/l_og_hhkb_006_zps811f68a1.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q603/magicmeatballs/l_og_hhkb_005_zpsc08fbf1c.jpg)

http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/hhkbprohg/externals.html

Even after lurking on this and other sites over time I've never seen it brought up (edit: I do remember the lacquered version I think, but didn't see the back). Must be terribly hard to find.

Bumps be damned  :p
my god, that case. someone please make custom case for hhkb. that thing is so beautiful  :'(
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: exitfire401 on Thu, 12 June 2014, 01:31:02
Quote from: SSIPAK on Thu, 12 June 2014, 00:56:42
Quote from: Coreda on Sat, 04 January 2014, 17:55:31
Why have I never seen these before o.O It's glorious.

Show Image
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q603/magicmeatballs/l_og_hhkb_015_zps7975afb2.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q603/magicmeatballs/l_og_hhkb_006_zps811f68a1.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q603/magicmeatballs/l_og_hhkb_005_zpsc08fbf1c.jpg)

http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/hhkbprohg/externals.html

Even after lurking on this and other sites over time I've never seen it brought up (edit: I do remember the lacquered version I think, but didn't see the back). Must be terribly hard to find.

Bumps be damned  :p
my god, that case. someone please make custom case for hhkb. that thing is so beautiful  :'(

We can get an IC together for a run? Last time one was done, the cost was estimated to be around $350 per case though. Id gladly shell that out for one.
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: atlas3686 on Thu, 12 June 2014, 02:32:54
$350 isn't as bad as I would have thought if the quality is good but I don't think we would be able to find enough people to make it viable.
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: Sagii on Fri, 13 June 2014, 06:46:46
Am I the only not liking that alu case? :)) It's just... I can't really describe what the problem is. It just reminds me too much of a Cyborg KB O.o
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 13 June 2014, 21:29:06
Quote from: Sagii on Fri, 13 June 2014, 06:46:46
Am I the only not liking that alu case? :)) It's just... I can't really describe what the problem is. It just reminds me too much of a Cyborg KB O.o

I like it!

THe extra bit with the feet seems a bit odd, but you wouldn't really see that from a normal typing position anyway.
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: riotonthebay on Sat, 14 June 2014, 20:43:42
I'd shell out.
Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: Vloshko on Fri, 22 March 2019, 04:39:44
HHKB "Thank you 500,000!" Retweet campaign (https://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/direct/campaign/hhkb/rt50.html). I necro this thread because searching for "HHKB Pro HG" on google gives this thread as first result, and since the link I posted here is for the chance to get one, I figure it's the best place.

Important dates:

Title: Re: HHKB Pro HG / Pro HG Japan
Post by: wellbeing44 on Fri, 22 March 2019, 08:13:31
Quote from: Vloshko on Fri, 22 March 2019, 04:39:44
HHKB "Thank you 500,000!" Retweet campaign (https://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/direct/campaign/hhkb/rt50.html). I necro this thread because searching for "HHKB Pro HG" on google gives this thread as first result, and since the link I posted here is for the chance to get one, I figure it's the best place.

Important dates:

  • Application period  March 5 (Tuesday)-March 24 (Sun)
  • Winners will be notified by the beginning of April 2019 via Twitter direct mail from the HHKB official account "@PFU_HHKB".
It seems that the shipping is limited to Japan, anyone considering this would have to consider a forwarding service too.