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Title: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 05:40:40

so its happened, im becoming a geekhack cliche and converting to topre

i have fallen in love

with the news of the july 4grabs sale, i have some news also

if i manage to get a topre julysicle in the sale, ill be holding a massive mx giveaway, if i miss out on the july yumminess, ill have a big mx sale (bunnyprices)

if i have something you know you want, shoot me a pm prior to me putting anything up and it shall be yours, i have lots of goodies hidden away

i wont be ditching everything, i have a couple boards i couldnt ever part with, but a lot of stuff shall be changing hands

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 17 July 2013, 05:47:05

Mr Bunny sir, I hope you get a julysicle in the sale.

Not because you have offered to give away your MX stuff, but because you are a decent chap who deserves to get something nice that he really wants.

Oh and YGPM ;)

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: ImaMoFoThief on Wed, 17 July 2013, 05:57:41

honestly i just want to buy a clack depending on the price

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: SeriouSSpotS on Wed, 17 July 2013, 05:59:04

I hope you get what you are after, you deserve it. ^-^

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:14:12

Topre!? NOOOOOO, Bunny, NOOOOOOOoooooo.....

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:15:07

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:14:12

Topre!? NOOOOOO, Bunny, NOOOOOOOoooooo.....

i just cant afford to drop the sort of money i would need for a nice MY setup moose

maybe i could  setup a donation link

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:16:53

I would donate to that cause. You need to feel the MY.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:17:19

Quote from: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:15:07

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:14:12

Topre!? NOOOOOO, Bunny, NOOOOOOOoooooo.....

i just cant afford to drop the sort of money i would need for a nice MY setup moose

maybe i could  setup a donation link

At least the truth is out there ;)

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:19:18

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:16:53

I would donate to that cause. You need to feel the MY.

i dont wanna embarrass myself and get the wrong thing moose, could you perhaps do a detailed MY buyers guide for me

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:21:58

That's a good idea. I will have to work on that.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:26:40

Do you even G81-7000??

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:51:36

uhoh, i just got the dreaded customs slip through the post, with a nice hefty charge, ill have to go pick it up this evening, whats the bet it isnt something awesome im waiting for and some annoyingly small thing someone has sent me that has just tripled in cost

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: longweight on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:53:59

Good choice Bunny! Topre all the way!

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:01:15

Quote from: longweight on Wed, 17 July 2013, 06:53:59

Good choice Bunny! Topre all the way!

oh sir, i am head over heals in love

and im just 3 clacks missing from an entire top row hehe

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: longweight on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:06:30

I did that and then immediately sold nearly all of them!

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: RabRhee on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:34:11

Fingers crossed the customs slip is just 'this keyring you bought for $10 will cost you $15.....

On the bright side I can see this creating a lot more Topre keycap GBs.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:37:41

Quote from: RabRhee on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:34:11

Fingers crossed the customs slip is just 'this keyring you bought for $10 will cost you $15.....

On the bright side I can see this creating a lot more Topre keycap GBs.

well the fee is roughly 45 dollars, ill shall let everyone know what it is when i get it, i have a horrible feeling it is going to be something small, and not one of the awesome things i am waiting on

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Techno Trousers on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:44:53

Wow, Bunny, you have to be one of the most generous folks around. I have a feeling that if there are Topre julysicles in this sale, you'll be getting one... probably more than one! :)

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: RabRhee on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:46:49

Quote from: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:37:41

Quote from: RabRhee on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:34:11

Fingers crossed the customs slip is just 'this keyring you bought for $10 will cost you $15.....

On the bright side I can see this creating a lot more Topre keycap GBs.

well the fee is roughly 45 dollars, ill shall let everyone know what it is when i get it, i have a horrible feeling it is going to be something small, and not one of the awesome things i am waiting on

They whack on a fair amount for handling as I recall as well as the duty. The last time I was caught it was almost a toss up whether to let them keep it or pay.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:46:56

Quote from: Techno Trousers on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:44:53

Wow, Bunny, you have to be one of the most generous folks around. I have a feeling that if there are Topre julysicles in this sale, you'll be getting one... probably more than one! :)

id only take one, wouldnt wanna take the opportunity away from someone else, timezones make the sales hard for me sometimes, but i have my fingers crossed and thanks for the kind words

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:48:04

Quote from: RabRhee on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:46:49

Quote from: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:37:41

Quote from: RabRhee on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:34:11

Fingers crossed the customs slip is just 'this keyring you bought for $10 will cost you $15.....

On the bright side I can see this creating a lot more Topre keycap GBs.

well the fee is roughly 45 dollars, ill shall let everyone know what it is when i get it, i have a horrible feeling it is going to be something small, and not one of the awesome things i am waiting on

They whack on a fair amount for handling as I recall as well as the duty. The last time I was caught it was almost a toss up whether to let them keep it or pay.

well its either a keyboard, various possibilities of topre clacks or a custom keycap puller from nubbs or something random im totally forgetting

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: longweight on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:55:08

Do you have silenced Topre Bunny?

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:56:28

Quote from: longweight on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:55:08

Do you have silenced Topre Bunny?

nope i dont, just the standard pro 2 but i actually love the sound right now

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: longweight on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:59:04

I modded my white Pro2 with dental bands :D Sounds quieter and nicer to me :)

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:05:32

I don't believe it bunny.. I can't believe it.. Another man lost to topre..

I'm trying out a variable realforce in the deskthority euro tour. Should arrive in a few weeks. I really hope I don't like it.

Also, if you have a cheap ass mx board let me know :))

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:08:22

Quote from: Photekq on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:05:32

I don't believe it bunny.. I can't believe it.. Another man lost to topre..

I'm trying out a variable realforce in the deskthority euro tour. Should arrive in a few weeks. I really hope I don't like it.

Also, if you have a cheap ass mx board let me know :))

i do love the switch, but the layout on the hhkb has gone a real long way to selling me as well, i dont think ill be getting a realforce, i think if im gonna get any more topre boards besides this one and the reverse color i have on the way itll be a projp

as for mx boards

i have lots, if i manage to get the clack i want in this sale, one is yours for cost of shipping, if i dont ill drop one to you cheap

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:13:02

Quote from: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:08:22

i do love the switch, but the layout on the hhkb has gone a real long way to selling me as well, i dont think ill be getting a realforce, i think if im gonna get any more topre boards besides this one and the reverse color i have on the way itll be a projp

as for mx boards

i have lots, if i manage to get the clack i want in this sale, one is yours for cost of shipping, if i dont ill drop one to you cheap

I have never tried a HHKB layout. In fact I haven't even tried a 60%! Although I do have a GH60 coming my way soon so I'll have to see what all the fuss is about :)

Thanks so much for the possibility of a cheap board. This rubber dome is driving me mad. When I have my own board I will happily give you the board back, resell it and give you the money, or resell it and donate the money to GH.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Tarzan on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:15:59

Although I've no experience with Topre, good on you for finding a soul-mate!   ;D

And please put me on your notification list once you decide what you're selling.  Please.  Pleasepleaseplease...!

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:18:53

Quote from: Greystoke on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:15:59

Although I've no experience with Topre, good on you for finding a soul-mate!   ;D

And please put me on your notification list once you decide what you're selling.  Please.  Pleasepleaseplease...!

i have a couple boards that will never leave me, particularly a poker i love that jd made for me with some donations from some nice folk around here, so ill never be totally out of mx, but i have fallen head over heels for the hhkb, so no point me hoarding so much mx stuff anymore, i would rather people who need it or would enjoy it to have it

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:31:06

I don't think it's a cliche. Cherry Mx are easy to get, have many mods (springs, stems...) accessories (aluminum cases, plates....) and have a low barrier to entry (low price) which are attractive to many people. However once you start really getting into Mx, it can get pretty expensive pretty quickly and often exceed the price of topre board. People often complain about topre prices, but in reality, it might be cheaper in the long run since it's a fairly restrictive switch type


Also, it's just a preference ^___^

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Thimplum on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:33:46

Sometime I'd like to try a Topre board. I'm getting curious...

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:34:19

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:31:06

I don't think it's a cliche. Cherry Mx are easy to get, have many mods (springs, stems...) accessories (aluminum cases, plates....) and have a low barrier to entry (low price) which are attractive to many people. However once you start really getting into Mx, it can get pretty expensive pretty quickly and often exceed the price of topre board. People often complain about topre prices, but in reality, it might be cheaper in the long run since it's a fairly restrictive switch type


Also, it's just a preference ^___^

yeah, i have boards in mx that dwarf the price of topre, the cliche i was referring to tho is geekhackers who get a topre and then jump ship right away, i didnt think it would happen to me but something has just clicked, im not totally done, but i certainly see a lot less point to me hanging on to some of the stuff i have been keeping around now

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:36:47

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:31:06

I don't think it's a cliche. Cherry Mx are easy to get, have many mods (springs, stems...) accessories (aluminum cases, plates....) and have a low barrier to entry (low price) which are attractive to many people. However once you start really getting into Mx, it can get pretty expensive pretty quickly and often exceed the price of topre board. People often complain about topre prices, but in reality, it might be cheaper in the long run since it's a fairly restrictive switch type


Also, it's just a preference ^___^

It's the high point of entry. You can nickel and dime your way to being expensive with MX, thus have the opportunity to figure out preferences and such along the way. You have to drop a lot to touch Topre. What if it isn't for you? Now you're out that money...

But you wouldn't have that problem with MY.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:37:33

Quote from: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:34:19

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:31:06

I don't think it's a cliche. Cherry Mx are easy to get, have many mods (springs, stems...) accessories (aluminum cases, plates....) and have a low barrier to entry (low price) which are attractive to many people. However once you start really getting into Mx, it can get pretty expensive pretty quickly and often exceed the price of topre board. People often complain about topre prices, but in reality, it might be cheaper in the long run since it's a fairly restrictive switch type


Also, it's just a preference ^___^

yeah, i have boards in mx that dwarf the price of topre, the cliche i was referring to tho is geekhackers who get a topre and then jump ship right away, i didnt think it would happen to me but something has just clicked, im not totally done, but i certainly see a lot less point to me hanging on to some of the stuff i have been keeping around now

Ever since last year when I bought my 103u off the classifieds, I've owned nothing but Topre, until recently, I plan on purchasing a Phantom with Whites, just because I want to still own one MX board I can customize and have fun with. But nothing beats the feeling of cup rubber.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Thimplum on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:37:49

Quote from: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:34:19

i didnt think it would happen to me but something has just thocked

Fixed!  :))

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Turbo Slaab on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:17:34

You took it as Julysicle? I took it as Salute!

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:22:02

Quote from: Turbo Slaab on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:17:34

You took it as Julysicle? I took it as Salute!

could be both sir

but i am almost certain there will be julys, perhaps he will do 3 salutes, 1 of each like the mr fridays in the 420 sale

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Dubsgalore on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:32:23

Topre? no bunny.........why...  :D

Good luck in that clack sale!

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:36:06

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:32:23

Topre? no bunny.........why...  :D

Good luck in that clack sale!

it had to happen at some point, i wanted to not like it i really did, but alas, it was meant to be

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:36:41

Quote from: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:36:06

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:32:23

Topre? no bunny.........why...  :D

Good luck in that clack sale!

it had to happen at some point, i wanted to not like it i really did, but alas, it was meant to be

That's why I sold my FC660C so quick, I didn't want to get caught in the snare! ;)

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Dubsgalore on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:38:27

Quote from: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:36:06

i wanted to not like it i really did

I'm very sure that that happens to literally everyone. everyone i know wanted to know like it, and about half or so did, and about half or so didn't

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:41:37

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:38:27

Quote from: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:36:06

i wanted to not like it i really did

I'm very sure that that happens to literally everyone. everyone i know wanted to know like it, and about half or so did, and about half or so didn't

the noise and the layout of the hhkb really helped me, i think if i tried a silenced realforce it would have been very different

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Dubsgalore on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:43:26

ok, fair enough. i love my 60% size and all, but i don't think i could drop $270 on a factory 60% board...

hopefully i can try a full topre board at a meetup..

happy you found your switch!! enjoy!

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:45:24

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:43:26

ok, fair enough. i love my 60% size and all, but i don't think i could drop $270 on a factory 60% board...

hopefully i can try a full topre board at a meetup..

happy you found your switch!! enjoy!

We should do an east coast meetup before I head north in late august! I've got 3 topre's for people to try. :P

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Grim Fandango on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:58:57

* don't think about it, just be happy with what you have. There is no need to go spending all that money on yet another keyboard *

* don't think about it, just be happy with what you have. Though maybe it would be nice to try Topre *

* don't think about it, just be happy with what you have. But what if I like Topre much better than my MX browns? *

* don't think about it, just be happy with what you have. Maybe when I have some more money to spend I will try it *

Damn

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Ultratude on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:04:54

Good luck in the sale, bunny.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: le_doosh on Wed, 17 July 2013, 11:12:45

Quote from: Grim Fandango on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:58:57

* don't think about it, just be happy with what you have. There is no need to go spending all that money on yet another keyboard *

* don't think about it, just be happy with what you have. Though maybe it would be nice to try Topre *

* don't think about it, just be happy with what you have. But what if I like Topre much better than my MX browns? *

* don't think about it, just be happy with what you have. Maybe when I have some more money to spend I will try it *

Damn

This had me laughing out loud. I couldn't have said thought it better myself

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: affect656 on Wed, 17 July 2013, 20:03:12

Quote from: BunnyLake on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:37:41

Quote from: RabRhee on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:34:11

Fingers crossed the customs slip is just 'this keyring you bought for $10 will cost you $15.....

On the bright side I can see this creating a lot more Topre keycap GBs.

well the fee is roughly 45 dollars, ill shall let everyone know what it is when i get it, i have a horrible feeling it is going to be something small, and not one of the awesome things i am waiting on

Sorry they got you with that VAT fee :(

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 17 July 2013, 20:16:31

Looking forward to the massive bunny sale and hope you get the julysicle.

What we need is a Topre Ergodox with a wooden case from the The_Beast.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 20:22:15

Quote from: mohitgarg on Wed, 17 July 2013, 20:16:31

What we need is a MY Ergodox with a wooden case from the The_Beast.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 17 July 2013, 20:25:44

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 20:22:15

Quote from: mohitgarg on Wed, 17 July 2013, 20:16:31

What we need is a MY Ergodox with a wooden case from the The_Beast.

Was expecting this :P

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: daerid on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:19:23

I still want a Topre 'dox :( not gonna happen though

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:21:02

Quote from: daerid on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:19:23

I still want a Topre 'dox :( not gonna happen though

uTron is kinda close. Not programmable or matrix though.

Not much of a thumb cluster either.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Michael on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:21:17

Why would you want that, when this exists?


(http://i.imgur.com/C7mYTiN.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/C7mYTiN.jpg)

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: demik on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:23:25

if we could some how get the 55g realforce topre switches into a hhkb (with the topre plate, not that hhkb plate/case combo) that could possibly the greatest keyboard ever.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: daerid on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:23:59

Show Image

Quote from: Bro Caps on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:21:17

Why would you want that, when this exists?

More

(http://i.imgur.com/C7mYTiN.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/C7mYTiN.jpg)

Because that's still staggered and doesn't have the thumb clusters. I'm absolutely addicted to the ErgoDox right now, but every time I type on my Topre boards I get super bummed because Topre is just so sexaaayyy. But I gots ta have me that non-staggered layout

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: Dubsgalore on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:24:32

Show Image

Quote from: Bro Caps on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:21:17

Why would you want that, when this exists?


(http://i.imgur.com/C7mYTiN.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/C7mYTiN.jpg)

I know somebudddyyyyy who just got one  ^-^

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:25:16

Show Image

Quote from: Bro Caps on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:21:17

Why would you want that, when this exists?


(http://i.imgur.com/C7mYTiN.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/C7mYTiN.jpg)

Quote from: CommunistWitchDr on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:21:02

Quote from: daerid on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:19:23

I still want a Topre 'dox :( not gonna happen though

uTron is kinda close. Not programmable or matrix though.

Not much of a thumb cluster either.

Probably cause of that stuff I said

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 17 July 2013, 23:50:32

Only thing similar between the uTron and the ErgoDOx is the split design.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: iri on Thu, 18 July 2013, 04:10:34

i could use topre all the way, but it gifted that awful finger pain to me, of which i can't get rid to the present day.

Title: Re: cliche
Post by: oTurtlez on Thu, 18 July 2013, 08:24:39

Silenced topre is now my favorite variant of topre. Holy crap this is just amazing.