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Title: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (SOLD!!!)
Post by: Michael on Sun, 29 September 2013, 18:33:13: As much as I like this setup, I have committed to the HHKB layout and don't feel like switching up muscle memory all the time.

The breakdown of pricing is;

Brand new EK edition 45g RF - $239 (http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=topre_keyboards,rftenkeyless&pid=rf_se19e0)
This is a brand new, unused keyboard. The packaging and original box will be included

Brand new Digilog Silver Aluminum Case - $350
The list price is $449.99 on ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-/161065495665?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2580406c71). I paid less because I went in on a group purchase with a friend.

I am asking ~~$560~~ ~~$525~~ $500 shipped to CONUS. (International will be more depending on location, and insured, etc)

PM if interested. Thanks

PS - No, I will not part this out. Sorry. NO the Clack is not included... ::)

(http://i.imgur.com/D9kJMSth.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/f6qpMnAh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/cvwkoNnh.jpg)
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Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: AKIMbO on Sun, 29 September 2013, 18:34:59: It's a dope setup. Quality case. Buy it!
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: jalaj on Sun, 29 September 2013, 19:02:01: if only it was the graphite colored case.
oh well, glws.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Neo.X on Sun, 29 September 2013, 19:04:59: WOW, this is a really nice keyboard, love the case :thumb:. GLWS
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: SNF on Sun, 29 September 2013, 21:35:00: very nice setup, GLWS :thumb:
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: keymaster on Sun, 29 September 2013, 22:15:23: This is a dream/end-game keyboard for anyone who prefers Topre over anything else. It's too bad not many can afford it. :P GLWS
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: metalliqaz on Sun, 29 September 2013, 22:27:24: Quote from: Bro Caps on Sun, 29 September 2013, 18:33:13
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/D9kJMSth.jpg)

Amazing.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: PadawanGeek on Sun, 29 September 2013, 22:39:13: Would love to get it, but the cost of the board plus international shipping costs would make it too prohibitive.....GLWS.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: KangarooZombies on Sun, 29 September 2013, 22:40:44: Quote from: keymaster on Sun, 29 September 2013, 22:15:23
This is a dream/end-game keyboard for anyone who prefers Topre over anything else. It's too bad not many can afford it. :P GLWS

End game for those that dont prefer the hhkb layout.***
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Cafeine on Sun, 29 September 2013, 23:00:17: I'm SO happy it's not a 55g. Could have killed my bank account. :x
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: metalliqaz on Sun, 29 September 2013, 23:07:04: Quote from: KangarooZombies on Sun, 29 September 2013, 22:40:44
Quote from: keymaster on Sun, 29 September 2013, 22:15:23
This is a dream/end-game keyboard for anyone who prefers Topre over anything else. It's too bad not many can afford it. :P GLWS

End game for those that dont prefer the hhkb layout.***

I think there are a few logical conclusions to GeekHack. Sort of like alternate endings to video games. One is this keyboard. One is a HHKB Type-S with blank caps and a row of Clacks. I suspect one involves a 356GT... and another a involves an SSK.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Xenderwind on Sun, 29 September 2013, 23:08:25: Quote from: metalliqaz on Sun, 29 September 2013, 23:07:04
Quote from: KangarooZombies on Sun, 29 September 2013, 22:40:44
Quote from: keymaster on Sun, 29 September 2013, 22:15:23
This is a dream/end-game keyboard for anyone who prefers Topre over anything else. It's too bad not many can afford it. :P GLWS

End game for those that dont prefer the hhkb layout.***

I think there are a few logical conclusions to GeekHack. Sort of like alternate endings to video games. One is this keyboard. One is a HHKB Type-S with blank caps and a row of Clacks. I suspect one involves a 356GT... and another a involves an SSK.

You forgot the ergodox.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Cafeine on Sun, 29 September 2013, 23:12:34: Nah, only Topre wins endgame. ;)
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Michael on Sun, 29 September 2013, 23:14:16: k guys... come on... ::)
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Michael on Sun, 29 September 2013, 23:20:11: Quote from: PadawanGeek on Sun, 29 September 2013, 22:39:13
Would love to get it, but the cost of the board plus international shipping costs would make it too prohibitive.....GLWS.

Depends on where it's going. I have shipped heavy things internationally for around $30-40 USD.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Michael on Mon, 30 September 2013, 12:48:49: Big price drop! Need to move it... 8)
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Acetrak on Mon, 30 September 2013, 15:38:18: wtf how is this still up for grabs haha

nice deal, GLWS
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Mon, 30 September 2013, 15:43:36: that is one sick looking board man.. glws! and at that price point, it is such a steal right now O_O
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: hcry4 on Mon, 30 September 2013, 16:34:54: If I weren't so commited to HHKB as well...
GLWS!
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: mistakemistake on Mon, 30 September 2013, 20:23:07: damn son, so sick. glws!
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Neo.X on Mon, 30 September 2013, 20:25:05: The price is making the keyboard so tempting now. GLWS!
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: AKIMbO on Mon, 30 September 2013, 21:46:41: Everyone stop tire kicking and pull out your wallet!
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: jalaj on Mon, 30 September 2013, 21:53:26: hint, a BBv2 would seal the deal immediately.
several pings around the world would ensue
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Mr. C on Mon, 30 September 2013, 22:08:59: So EK edition means it's the black one?
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Xenderwind on Mon, 30 September 2013, 22:10:31: Quote from: Mr. C on Mon, 30 September 2013, 22:08:59
So EK edition means it's the black one?

Quote
The EK Edition Realforce 45g is identical to the standard 87U, but with uniformly 45g weighted key switches over the entire board (The standard 87U uses 3 different key weights in an ergonomic layout).
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: AKIMbO on Mon, 30 September 2013, 22:14:59: Quote from: Mr. C on Mon, 30 September 2013, 22:08:59
So EK edition means it's the black one?

Black plate, black caps, red leds, fixed kerning on certain keycaps.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Wildcard on Tue, 01 October 2013, 00:16:59: Quote from: AKIMbO on Mon, 30 September 2013, 22:14:59
"fixed kerning on certain keycaps"

Now that I didn't know.

GLWS Bro!
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Michael on Tue, 01 October 2013, 12:32:15: le bump
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Moosecraft on Tue, 01 October 2013, 12:44:08: le glws
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Neo.X on Tue, 01 October 2013, 14:07:54: Someone grabs this one so that I can stop thinking of it. ;)
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Kaysa on Wed, 02 October 2013, 01:41:37: WoW, Just WOW!
Really nice one.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Michael on Thu, 03 October 2013, 12:21:27: boop
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: danielucf on Thu, 03 October 2013, 13:46:36: Quote from: Bro Caps on Thu, 03 October 2013, 12:21:27
boop

ლ(ಠ_ಠლ)

why you no reply to PMs?
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Acetrak on Fri, 04 October 2013, 14:15:58: the urge to buy is tough to resist @.@
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: mistakemistake on Fri, 04 October 2013, 15:06:32: How is this still around? I need to get some monies
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 04 October 2013, 15:09:02: Quote from: mistakemistake on Fri, 04 October 2013, 15:06:32
How is this still around? I need to get some monies

This man answers his own questions :))
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Michael on Sat, 05 October 2013, 15:33:49: One last price drop, and will include a surprise :P
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 05 October 2013, 15:35:13: How has this not sold yet..
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: BunnyLake on Sat, 05 October 2013, 15:38:04: somebody snap this up, you are basically getting the board for free for the price of the case right now
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: hfcobra on Sat, 05 October 2013, 16:35:34: If only they sold those aluminum cases for people who like their keyboards flat. I would have bought one a long time ago. :p

Either way, a truly amazing keyboard! GLWS! :)
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 05 October 2013, 16:38:33: Quote from: hfcobra on Sat, 05 October 2013, 16:35:34
If only they sold those aluminum cases for people who like their keyboards flat. I would have bought one a long time ago. :p

Either way, a truly amazing keyboard! GLWS! :)
It has feet.. If you remove the feet, which you can do easily, it will be totally flat.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: hfcobra on Sat, 05 October 2013, 16:41:11: Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 05 October 2013, 16:38:33
Quote from: hfcobra on Sat, 05 October 2013, 16:35:34
If only they sold those aluminum cases for people who like their keyboards flat. I would have bought one a long time ago. :p

Either way, a truly amazing keyboard! GLWS! :)
It has feet.. If you remove the feet, which you can do easily, it will be totally flat.

Very good to know! Perhaps I'll pick up a case sometime when I finally get my first CC then. Too bad his is silver. Graphite for me all the way!
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Michael on Sat, 05 October 2013, 19:16:55: Quote from: BunnyLake on Sat, 05 October 2013, 15:38:04
somebody snap this up, you are basically getting the board for free for the price of the case right now

perhaps a certain brototype may be included. Not sure....
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo
Post by: Michael on Sun, 06 October 2013, 14:25:51: Quote from: Bro Caps on Sat, 05 October 2013, 19:16:55
Quote from: BunnyLake on Sat, 05 October 2013, 15:38:04
somebody snap this up, you are basically getting the board for free for the price of the case right now

perhaps a certain brototype may be included. Not sure....
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: Michael on Tue, 08 October 2013, 10:32:19: (http://i.imgur.com/A7C4Q9t.jpg)
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: keymaster on Tue, 08 October 2013, 10:34:03: I can't believe no one has bought this yet. A much, much better buy than a Korean custom at this price.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: lcs on Tue, 08 October 2013, 10:35:02: Oh, money, thou hath failed me :(
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: oTurtlez on Tue, 08 October 2013, 10:45:22: If I was employed I'd own this, but alas, I am not :( Amazing buy at an amazing price, it should have sold ages ago. GLWS bud
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: bahamot on Tue, 08 October 2013, 11:08:14: Really tempting ... but already have a topre. :(
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: Neo.X on Tue, 08 October 2013, 13:40:52: If I get my new job, I will buy it. But I don't think it will stay that long.

GLWS!
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: eth0s on Tue, 08 October 2013, 14:07:06: (http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o580/eth0sz/8ee4747f-dc47-4641-9ef8-436afeb20eb0.jpg) (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/eth0sz/media/8ee4747f-dc47-4641-9ef8-436afeb20eb0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: lcs on Tue, 08 October 2013, 16:11:38: Show Image
Quote from: eth0s on Tue, 08 October 2013, 14:07:06
(http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o580/eth0sz/8ee4747f-dc47-4641-9ef8-436afeb20eb0.jpg) (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/eth0sz/media/8ee4747f-dc47-4641-9ef8-436afeb20eb0.jpg.html)

Because I have no money :(
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: meiosis on Tue, 08 October 2013, 16:37:40: If I buy this will you consider selling the Tri OG as well? And do you have pink caps o-o
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: danielucf on Tue, 08 October 2013, 20:27:05: About 3 weeks ago I would have purchased this. Got a good deal on a 45g and then picked up one of the aluminum cases sherry was selling. GLWS I too am shocked no one has picked this up.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: saturnotaku on Tue, 08 October 2013, 21:18:59: This is something I can afford but I need to be convinced as to why I should part with the equivalent of two standard Realforce keyboards to get it.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: ___q on Tue, 08 October 2013, 21:22:29: Yeah I would have bought this a while ago, but I had paid sherryton for an alu case before seeing this :blank:

GLWS, this is a really good deal.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: eth0s on Tue, 08 October 2013, 21:23:46: Quote from: saturnotaku on Tue, 08 October 2013, 21:18:59
This is something I can afford but I need to be convinced as to why I should part with the equivalent of two standard Realforce keyboards to get it.

Because it's twice as good as one standard Realforce keyboard.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: saturnotaku on Tue, 08 October 2013, 21:28:09: Quote from: eth0s on Tue, 08 October 2013, 21:23:46

Because it's twice as good as one standard Realforce keyboard.

And why is that?
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: oTurtlez on Tue, 08 October 2013, 21:35:48: Quote from: saturnotaku on Tue, 08 October 2013, 21:28:09
Quote from: eth0s on Tue, 08 October 2013, 21:23:46

Because it's twice as good as one standard Realforce keyboard.

And why is that?

Because that black on silver is gorgeous, and because Alu Thorpe.
Title: Re: Realforce EK Edition 45g + Aluminum Case Combo (PRICE DROP + SURPRISE!!!)
Post by: eth0s on Tue, 08 October 2013, 22:31:56: Quote from: saturnotaku on Tue, 08 October 2013, 21:28:09
Quote from: eth0s on Tue, 08 October 2013, 21:23:46

Because it's twice as good as one standard Realforce keyboard.

And why is that?

Well it was made mainly with aluminum, but the secret ingredient was love.

But seriously, aluminum cases for MX switches never made sense to me, b/c they can get very pingy. But with Topre, that wont happen, you'll get the awesomeness of the aluminum case (mainly the heft, if you've never had an alu case, they are extremely heavy by keyboard standards), matched with the "thock" of the Topre switches. How can you compare that to even three standard keyboards? You can't. It's ridiculous to compare them at all. Get one standard and one aluminum, or aluminium if you're British.