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Title: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: ajx on Tue, 10 December 2013, 20:41:16
hey i need to buy 60 % size keyboard since mine does not work after spilling cofee on it
which 60% is available on sales?
ebay, amazon, whatever...
cant expect long delivery delay though
thanks
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Stevenator21 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 20:48:35
I do not own one, but from what I have seen you should check out the Poker II.
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 10 December 2013, 20:54:48
HHKB :)
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 10 December 2013, 20:58:36
Those are expensive lol. Poker, Leopold FC660M/C, GH60, I'm sure there are more, but it just isn't coming to me. Too tired right now...
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: HPE1000 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 20:58:50
Poker II or Leopold FC660 for already done

Sprit or GH60 pcb for custom but I don't think that is what you are looking for.
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Jrwestcoast on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:00:56
+1 for HHKB I just got mine and love it.
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:02:17
Is it worth the price?
That's a lot of money lol. (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/026.gif)
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: ajx on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:02:20
what about Ducky mini?
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:03:35
MiniLA or Poker 2
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:04:45
When will the Ducky Mini be available in the U.S?
I would really love one (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/33c4b951.gif)
I will be so happy.
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Morwrath on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:28:44
Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:04:45
When will the Ducky Mini be available in the U.S?
I would really love one
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I will be so happy.

Haven't heard any news about when the Ducky Mini will be available in the US, prob going to have to go for another keyboard if you don't want to wait :/
Think I read something about mechanicalkeyboards going to sell them when they come out as ANSI.
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: terran5992 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:33:26
HHKB Pro 2
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: tuxsavvy on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:33:58
Quote from: Jrwestcoast on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:00:56
+1 for HHKB I just got mine and love it.

+1 on HHKB recommendations. "You will be assimilated, resistance is futile!"  :)) HHKB owners have a force to be reckoned with!

On a more serious note, the OP did not state what was his/her budget therefore it does not rule HHKB out of the question. Then there are seconds if one is on a budget.
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: terran5992 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:34:50
Quote from: tuxsavvy on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:33:58
Quote from: Jrwestcoast on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:00:56
+1 for HHKB I just got mine and love it.

+1 on HHKB recommendations. "You will be assimilated, resistance is futile!"  :)) HHKB owners have a force to be reckoned with!

On a more serious note, the OP did not state what was his/her budget therefore it does not rule HHKB out of the question. Then there are seconds if one is on a budget.

One does not simply resist topre
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: yasuo on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:38:21
Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:02:17
Is it worth the price?
That's a lot of money lol.
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Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:04:45
When will the Ducky Mini be available in the U.S?
I would really love one
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/33c4b951.gif)

I will be so happy.
Quote
TP4 multiplication
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destroy (http://i.imgur.com/2yZVb8U.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/2yZVb8U.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/2yZVb8U.gif)
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: ajx on Tue, 10 December 2013, 22:18:18
Quote from: tuxsavvy on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:33:58
Quote from: Jrwestcoast on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:00:56
+1 for HHKB I just got mine and love it.

+1 on HHKB recommendations. "You will be assimilated, resistance is futile!"  :)) HHKB owners have a force to be reckoned with!

On a more serious note, the OP did not state what was his/her budget therefore it does not rule HHKB out of the question. Then there are seconds if one is on a budget.
HHKB has weird layout imo
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Air tree on Tue, 10 December 2013, 22:22:41
Quote from: yasuo on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:38:21
Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:02:17
Is it worth the price?
That's a lot of money lol.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/026.gif)

Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:04:45
When will the Ducky Mini be available in the U.S?
I would really love one
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/33c4b951.gif)

I will be so happy.
Quote
TP4 multiplication
Show Image
(http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/tuzki-bunnys/tuzki-bunny-emoticon-042.gif)

destroy
Show Image
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It's working! The Tp4 army is rising! None shall be safe from us! (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/70bff581.gif)

Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: tuxsavvy on Tue, 10 December 2013, 23:37:09
Quote from: ajx on Tue, 10 December 2013, 22:18:18
Quote from: tuxsavvy on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:33:58
Quote from: Jrwestcoast on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:00:56
+1 for HHKB I just got mine and love it.

+1 on HHKB recommendations. "You will be assimilated, resistance is futile!"  :)) HHKB owners have a force to be reckoned with!

On a more serious note, the OP did not state what was his/her budget therefore it does not rule HHKB out of the question. Then there are seconds if one is on a budget.
HHKB has weird layout imo

You could always remap keys/reprogram the controller if need be. Apart from the layout, HHKB Pro is the only 60% board with Topre switches. Once you iron out the kinks with the layout you may find the Topre switches are fairly comfortable to type with.

Try looking things from a broader picture. Layouts are a fairly trivial issue compared to the switch it uses. You don't exactly pay the price for one just because of its layout alone but of many reasons including the layout.

Meh now you made me feel dirty for sounding like a salesman/HHKB representative.  :p
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Emospence on Wed, 11 December 2013, 01:32:46
HHKB are teh secks
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: lonedruid on Wed, 11 December 2013, 04:19:40
No doubt hhkb and since you ald have a 60 percent and you like it. BUT hhkb costs 500 sing dollar here. Damn exorbitant but worth every penny. If u can afford it. If not a strong contender with topre switch at half tthe price. And some keyboard guru says they even prefer thocky feeling associated with leopold topre board 660c than a realforce or hhkb one. I waiting for my 6606c from local seller
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: C5Allroad on Wed, 11 December 2013, 05:13:11
Quote from: Air tree on Tue, 10 December 2013, 22:22:41
Quote from: yasuo on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:38:21
Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:02:17
Is it worth the price?
That's a lot of money lol.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/026.gif)

Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:04:45
When will the Ducky Mini be available in the U.S?
I would really love one
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/33c4b951.gif)

I will be so happy.
Quote
TP4 multiplication
Show Image
(http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/tuzki-bunnys/tuzki-bunny-emoticon-042.gif)

destroy
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2yZVb8U.gif)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2yZVb8U.gif)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2yZVb8U.gif)

It's working! The Tp4 army is rising! None shall be safe from us!
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/70bff581.gif)

Good my compadre.
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_092_.gif)
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Fragil1ty on Wed, 11 December 2013, 06:01:04
Poker II if you're on a budget.

HHKB if you are not.
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Moosecraft on Wed, 11 December 2013, 06:06:56
HHKB or KBT pure if on a budget, not really a fan of the poker layut myself
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: mapple on Wed, 11 December 2013, 07:57:17
Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:04:45
When will the Ducky Mini be available in the U.S?
I would really love one
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/33c4b951.gif)

I will be so happy.

u know that u can order from europe right?
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: C5Allroad on Wed, 11 December 2013, 08:01:05
I don't like ISO… I would really love ANSI.
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 11 December 2013, 08:02:47
Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:02:17
Is it worth the price?
That's a lot of money lol.
Show Image
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Do you see all the Poker 2's and other 60% boards being modded with cases, switches, plates, lube, keycaps....they easily are as much or more than a HHKB......
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: LaugeGregers on Wed, 11 December 2013, 08:28:19
If you want something, which looks amazing I would recommend the Tex Beetle.
You can get it on mechanicalkeyboards.com
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: kyb on Wed, 11 December 2013, 11:27:29
HHKB
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Air tree on Wed, 11 December 2013, 11:32:31
Happy Hacking keyboard  Professional 2 (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/044.gif)
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Linkbane on Wed, 11 December 2013, 12:10:30
Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:02:17
Is it worth the price?
That's a lot of money lol.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/026.gif)


Oh, hunter. You think you can be tp's successor.
You think incorrectly.
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/073.gif)
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Air tree on Wed, 11 December 2013, 12:17:32
Quote from: Linkbane on Wed, 11 December 2013, 12:10:30
Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:02:17
Is it worth the price?
That's a lot of money lol.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/026.gif)


Oh, hunter. You think you can be tp's successor.
You think incorrectly.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/073.gif)


Pfft! I feel if anyone could be Tp's Successor it would be me. (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion_custom/th_0pride.gif)



Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Linkbane on Wed, 11 December 2013, 14:48:02
Quote from: Air tree on Wed, 11 December 2013, 12:17:32
Quote from: Linkbane on Wed, 11 December 2013, 12:10:30
Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:02:17
Is it worth the price?
That's a lot of money lol.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/026.gif)


Oh, hunter. You think you can be tp's successor.
You think incorrectly.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/073.gif)


Pfft! I feel if anyone could be Tp's Successor it would be me.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion_custom/th_0pride.gif)


Use of a Topre and not an Ergodox disqualifies you immediately.
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/ac0d5cff.gif)
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 11 December 2013, 15:11:27
Quote from: Air tree on Wed, 11 December 2013, 12:17:32
Quote from: Linkbane on Wed, 11 December 2013, 12:10:30
Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:02:17
Is it worth the price?
That's a lot of money lol.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/026.gif)


Oh, hunter. You think you can be tp's successor.
You think incorrectly.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/073.gif)


Pfft! I feel if anyone could be Tp's Successor it would be me.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion_custom/th_0pride.gif)






You want to be?
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: ajx on Wed, 11 December 2013, 15:20:02
im eventually decided to pick between these 2 keyboards

- Poker 2

- KBT Pure blacklit

which one seems to be better?


HHHKB too pricey

Ducky, Filco, not avail on Ebay
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Linkbane on Wed, 11 December 2013, 15:35:47
Quote from: ajx on Wed, 11 December 2013, 15:20:02
im eventually decided to pick between these 2 keyboards

- Poker 2

- KBT Pure blacklit

which one seems to be better?


HHHKB too pricey

Ducky, Filco, not avail on Ebay

Because the keys vary so much, I'd actually recommend a Keycool 84. Significantly smaller than a TKL, with pretty much full functionality, quite cheap ($100, or $125 backlit shipped from mechanicalkeyboards). There's even a white version with PBT caps for only $100 (here (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=388)).
Title: Re: which 60 % size keyboard to purchase?
Post by: Air tree on Wed, 11 December 2013, 22:27:46
Quote from: Linkbane on Wed, 11 December 2013, 14:48:02
Quote from: Air tree on Wed, 11 December 2013, 12:17:32
Quote from: Linkbane on Wed, 11 December 2013, 12:10:30
Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Tue, 10 December 2013, 21:02:17
Is it worth the price?
That's a lot of money lol.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/026.gif)


Oh, hunter. You think you can be tp's successor.
You think incorrectly.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/073.gif)


Pfft! I feel if anyone could be Tp's Successor it would be me.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion_custom/th_0pride.gif)


Use of a Topre and not an Ergodox disqualifies you immediately.
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/ac0d5cff.gif)

I'm getting a ergodox in 2-3 months. Point invalid (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion_custom/th_0suit.gif)