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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: jameslr on Mon, 26 August 2013, 13:56:30

Title: HHKB Lite 2
Post by: jameslr on Mon, 26 August 2013, 13:56:30

I'm not sure if this is a good deal or not since it's really just a membrane keyboard with the HHKB layout, but for those interested in seeing if they would like the layout without the $260+ investment it might be worth a shot.

http://www.ergonomicsmadeeasy.com/store/mini-keyboards/product/happy-hacking-lite-2-keyboard/

$66 (+shipping?) is considerably cheaper than the other sources I've found on the usual channels (Ebay, Amazon, etc.)

Title: Re: HHKB Lite 2
Post by: randompony on Mon, 26 August 2013, 14:07:12

I think i found it last week for $45 or something but I would have to check again.

and also apparently the lite is not even close to the topre feeling (rather get an old dell quiet key)

Title: Re: HHKB Lite 2
Post by: Xenderwind on Mon, 26 August 2013, 14:11:57

lite versions are just regular rubber dome membranes I believe.  not topre

Title: Re: HHKB Lite 2
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 26 August 2013, 15:48:08

Still way overpriced for a membrane keyboard.

Title: Re: HHKB Lite 2
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 26 August 2013, 17:27:26

Like jameslr said, it is not Topre but is a cheap option ifd you want a HHKB but don't know whether you would be able to use the radical layout that it has.

Actually this is slightly closed to the FC660x in that it has arrow keys too, which the HHKB Pro 2 lacks.