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Title: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:07:11: For the past week+, EK has had the 45g 87u on a super saver $199 sale. This week, the 45g is back to its normal price and the 55g version is $199.

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=topre_keyboards,rftenkeyless&pid=rf_se1800

I ordered one. Time to try 55g.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:10:05: why do they have to do this :eek:
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dante on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:15:13: I think I'm going to be sick...
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: tricheboars on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:23:41: Quote from: dante on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:15:13
I think I'm going to be sick...

?

this is a good deal. if i hadnt just splurged waayyy to much on massdrop and Round 5 i would get on this.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: keymaster on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:29:15: Such a good deal, guys. This is the time to be a part of the master race.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: LONGZILLA on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:31:35: Ugh, why now
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dante on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:32:03: Quote from: keymaster on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:29:15
Such a good deal, guys. This is the time to be a part of the master race.

If only the Variable Silent was $199...

I've got nerve damage in my left arm now - I have no idea if 55g is such a good idea.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: keymaster on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:35:32: Quote from: dante on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:32:03
Quote from: keymaster on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:29:15
Such a good deal, guys. This is the time to be a part of the master race.

If only the Variable Silent was $199...

I've got nerve damage in my left arm now - I have no idea if 55g is such a good idea.

Probably not. Although I love the weight of the switch, sometimes when my forearms hurt (RSI) from clicking, it can be tiring to type.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: AKIMbO on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:40:28: Dang son....55g is the best. Great deal on that board.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Michael on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:45:40: It seems like EK is trying to move old stock to make room for some new products, maybe...
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:46:11: Quote from: Bro Caps on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:45:40
It seems like EK is trying to move old stock to make room for some new products, maybe...

we can dream.....
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:51:18: Tempting... gonna wait for CM's Novatouch TKLs though.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dustinhxc on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:52:36: Now the 55g too!! Oh man... :(
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Wildcard on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:54:22: Quote from: missalaire on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:51:18
Tempting... gonna wait for CM's Novatouch TKLs though.

I just wonder if they'll be available in 55g when they first roll out considering we've only heard about them in 45g.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:55:56: Quote from: Wildcard on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:54:22
Quote from: missalaire on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:51:18
Tempting... gonna wait for CM's Novatouch TKLs though.

I just wonder if they'll be available in 55g when they first roll out considering we've only heard about them in 45g.

^^ this 1000x AND what IF coolermaster decides to make a numberpad :eek:
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: osi on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:56:56: Will try 55g one day...
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: codyeatworld on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:57:23: Gonna pick up the 55g if I can justify it soon.

Almost pulled the trigger on the 55g the other day too!
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 03 February 2014, 14:00:31: Quote from: Wildcard on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:54:22
Quote from: missalaire on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:51:18
Tempting... gonna wait for CM's Novatouch TKLs though.

I just wonder if they'll be available in 55g when they first roll out considering we've only heard about them in 45g.

Lets all spam their mail with requests for 55g.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Novus on Mon, 03 February 2014, 14:07:41: Ohhhhhhh nice >:(
I'm tempted to get this ...

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:10:05
why do they have to do this :eek:

Yea seriously :'(
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Glenn315 on Mon, 03 February 2014, 16:08:12: They're killing me. I'm too poor already. :(
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dante on Mon, 03 February 2014, 18:52:32: Quote from: keymaster on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:35:32
Quote from: dante on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:32:03
Quote from: keymaster on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:29:15
Such a good deal, guys. This is the time to be a part of the master race.

If only the Variable Silent was $199...

I've got nerve damage in my left arm now - I have no idea if 55g is such a good idea.

Probably not. Although I love the weight of the switch, sometimes when my forearms hurt (RSI) from clicking, it can be tiring to type.

I just destroyed my paypal account and bought a 87U Silent. I'm going to see if my neurologist can get the insurance company to cover some of it as I've lost 60% feeling in my pinky and ring fingers. The Lenovo membrane I've got is great but I need something a little lighter for those fingers.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: balanar on Mon, 03 February 2014, 19:10:44: Argh the shipping fees hurt sooo bad! I've added everything to the cart and am just trying to convince myself the $65 in shipping is acceptable.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: ComradeSniper on Mon, 03 February 2014, 20:06:52: Quote from: balanar on Mon, 03 February 2014, 19:10:44
Argh the shipping fees hurt sooo bad! I've added everything to the cart and am just trying to convince myself the $65 in shipping is acceptable.

You will have paid less overall than I did a month ago, how's that for convincing? :p
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 03 February 2014, 20:11:47: Quote from: balanar on Mon, 03 February 2014, 19:10:44
Argh the shipping fees hurt sooo bad! I've added everything to the cart and am just trying to convince myself the $65 in shipping is acceptable.

Email them and ask about alternative shipping methods. I've heard that some people have had success with this.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 03 February 2014, 21:48:52: Quote from: dante on Mon, 03 February 2014, 18:52:32
Quote from: keymaster on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:35:32
Quote from: dante on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:32:03
Quote from: keymaster on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:29:15
Such a good deal, guys. This is the time to be a part of the master race.

If only the Variable Silent was $199...

I've got nerve damage in my left arm now - I have no idea if 55g is such a good idea.

Probably not. Although I love the weight of the switch, sometimes when my forearms hurt (RSI) from clicking, it can be tiring to type.

I just destroyed my paypal account and bought a 87U Silent. I'm going to see if my neurologist can get the insurance company to cover some of it as I've lost 60% feeling in my pinky and ring fingers. The Lenovo membrane I've got is great but I need something a little lighter for those fingers.
30g uniform is another option.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: demik on Mon, 03 February 2014, 23:10:33: ****.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Michael on Mon, 03 February 2014, 23:26:39: Quote from: demik on Mon, 03 February 2014, 23:10:33
****.

Do it. Do it.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: balanar on Tue, 04 February 2014, 06:06:08: Quote from: riotonthebay on Mon, 03 February 2014, 20:11:47

Email them and ask about alternative shipping methods. I've heard that some people have had success with this.
That is really helpful info. I will do just that! Thank you!!
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: amos5606 on Wed, 05 February 2014, 10:52:26: hoping it's the 55g white version with $199.......
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 05 February 2014, 10:56:10: Quote from: amos5606 on Wed, 05 February 2014, 10:52:26
hoping it's the 55g white version with $199.......

It's only $215, that is still a really good price!
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: daerid on Wed, 05 February 2014, 13:14:55: Wow... bought one of these for $345 when they first got back into stock @ EK.

/sigh
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: tobr1an on Wed, 05 February 2014, 13:32:13: Any1 been to ek storefront? N purchase something?
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 05 February 2014, 13:42:15: Quote from: tobr1an on Wed, 05 February 2014, 13:32:13
Any1 been to ek storefront? N purchase something?

If anyone goes take lots of photos! :D
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Comment on Wed, 05 February 2014, 13:47:41: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:10:05
why do they have to do this :eek:
Awfully tempting! I think that might be the reason they do it :p
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dante on Wed, 05 February 2014, 14:15:18: Quote from: Comment on Wed, 05 February 2014, 13:47:41
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:10:05
why do they have to do this :eek:
Awfully tempting! I think that might be the reason they do it :p

It's probably to make everyone poor so they can't afford the NovaTouch...
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 05 February 2014, 14:16:48: Quote from: dante on Wed, 05 February 2014, 14:15:18
Quote from: Comment on Wed, 05 February 2014, 13:47:41
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 03 February 2014, 13:10:05
why do they have to do this :eek:
Awfully tempting! I think that might be the reason they do it :p

It's probably to make everyone poor so they can't afford the NovaTouch...

Yeah, I know what I'm getting into getting a realforce, the NovaTouch still has to prove itself, and it will be 45g until the market provides enough demand to do anything else.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dustinhxc on Wed, 05 February 2014, 14:30:18: Quote from: tobr1an on Wed, 05 February 2014, 13:32:13
Any1 been to ek storefront? N purchase something?

Please someone go take photos!!!
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Comment on Wed, 05 February 2014, 15:22:54: Quote from: tobr1an on Wed, 05 February 2014, 13:32:13
Any1 been to ek storefront? N purchase something?
I didn't even know such a thing existed. Must be where dreams come true. :))
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dustinhxc on Thu, 06 February 2014, 01:14:03: (http://elitekeyboards.com/gendata/images/th/office_000_th615x600.jpg)

Found that on their website.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dante on Thu, 06 February 2014, 12:15:42: (http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/jwwarren13/1245228550_jack_nicholson.gif)
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Wildcard on Fri, 07 February 2014, 13:38:15: Quote from: dustinhxc on Thu, 06 February 2014, 01:14:03
Show Image
(http://elitekeyboards.com/gendata/images/th/office_000_th615x600.jpg)

Found that on their website.

Good way to display boards.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: osi on Fri, 07 February 2014, 14:23:28: Quote from: Wildcard on Fri, 07 February 2014, 13:38:15
Quote from: dustinhxc on Thu, 06 February 2014, 01:14:03
Show Image
(http://elitekeyboards.com/gendata/images/th/office_000_th615x600.jpg)

Found that on their website.

Good way to display boards.

Reminds me of my wife's shoe rack shelving
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dustinhxc on Mon, 10 February 2014, 17:39:53: I gave in and got an All 55g! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 10 February 2014, 17:41:46: Quote from: dustinhxc on Mon, 10 February 2014, 17:39:53
I gave in and got an All 55g! :rolleyes:

Review please comparing 45g hhkb to 55g
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dustinhxc on Mon, 10 February 2014, 17:42:09: Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 10 February 2014, 17:41:46
Quote from: dustinhxc on Mon, 10 February 2014, 17:39:53
I gave in and got an All 55g! :rolleyes:

Review please comparing 45g hhkb to 55g

I will! :)
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 12 February 2014, 07:14:28: Quote from: dustinhxc on Mon, 10 February 2014, 17:42:09
Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 10 February 2014, 17:41:46
Quote from: dustinhxc on Mon, 10 February 2014, 17:39:53
I gave in and got an All 55g! :rolleyes:

Review please comparing 45g hhkb to 55g

I will! :)

Also compare it t those magical jdcarpe clears you have :D
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: missalaire on Wed, 12 February 2014, 11:50:09: In for one.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dustinhxc on Wed, 12 February 2014, 14:07:44: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 12 February 2014, 07:14:28
Quote from: dustinhxc on Mon, 10 February 2014, 17:42:09
Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 10 February 2014, 17:41:46
Quote from: dustinhxc on Mon, 10 February 2014, 17:39:53
I gave in and got an All 55g! :rolleyes:

Review please comparing 45g hhkb to 55g

I will! :)

Also compare it t those magical jdcarpe clears you have :D

You caught me! ;) I love those hehe....
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: aref on Thu, 13 February 2014, 10:40:55: It's a nice keyboard with 55-gram switches. Picked up a 55-gram 87UW and added a 87UB.
Realforce/Topre 55-gram key switches are crisp and responsive--the feel is different from other
key switches. Now, if Topre or Realforce would only reconsider making accessory key-cap sets.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: intelli78 on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:47:49: Question for those who got in on this sale:

Did you receive a Red Esc and/or Lavender WASD?
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: gh_pp on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:51:43: Have anyone gotten their new 55G 87U black yet?

It seems like EK not just lower the price but they also employed a cost cutting strategy by removing the red esc and Lavender replacement keys for W,A,S, and D from the package.

You can see from previous review that those are included.
http://imgur.com/a/WWF5t
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46851.0

I wonder if the white version or 45g/variable weight/slient S got the same treatment.

Keyboard without the red esc is just... :confused:
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:53:33: Quote from: intelli78 on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:47:49
Question for those who got in on this sale:

Did you receive a Red Esc and/or Lavender WASD?

No.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: intelli78 on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:55:08: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:53:33
Quote from: intelli78 on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:47:49
Question for those who got in on this sale:

Did you receive a Red Esc and/or Lavender WASD?

No.

Thanks. I ordered one to try 55g Topre, and passed it along to gh_pp (^). There was some confusion about whether they should have been included. Looks like gh posted the reply from EK.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:56:59: That would explain the stock of red esc keys that they were out of and didn't know when they were going to get them in :eek:
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: intelli78 on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:57:49: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:56:59
That would explain the stock of red esc keys that they were out of and didn't know when they were going to get them in :eek:

Ah :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Elrick on Thu, 13 February 2014, 20:31:17: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:56:59
That would explain the stock of red esc keys that they were out of and didn't know when they were going to get them in :o

Part of the usual rip-off EK is well known for ;) . Imagine opening up people's actual purchases to remove intended items that were already paid for, is that legal in the US?

Someone should hit them in some small claims tribunal because this shouldn't be allowed in this day and age - outright simple theft >:( .
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: missalaire on Thu, 13 February 2014, 20:55:16: Wow, really?

I ordered this as my first Topre board and I didn't even know they came with those things lol. I did order a red Topre esc key with my order, but would be nice if the things that it's supposed to come with are included :<
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: keymaster on Thu, 13 February 2014, 21:01:41: If anyone really needs the lavender WASD cluster, pay for shipping and I'll mail them out to you. PM me if interested.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Elrick on Thu, 13 February 2014, 21:07:52: Quote from: missalaire on Thu, 13 February 2014, 20:55:16
Wow, really?

I ordered this as my first Topre board and I didn't even know they came with those things lol. I did order a red Topre esc key with my order, but would be nice if the things that it's supposed to come with are included :<

I bought both the 45 and 55g REALFORCE keyboards in late 2012 and one early in 2013 and both had red ESCs and purple WASDs. It even says on the package document paper inside the case, that it includes free of charge these items for you to enjoy.

Like I said, looks like EK trying to gouge the maximum amount of money (not entitled to) from current customers for no other reason than pure, idiot greed >:( .
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: gh_pp on Thu, 13 February 2014, 21:14:11: Quote from: Elrick on Thu, 13 February 2014, 21:07:52
I bought both the 45 and 55g REALFORCE keyboards in late 2012 and one early in 2013 and both had red ESCs and purple WASDs. It even says on the package document paper inside the case, that it includes free of charge these items for you to enjoy.

Like I said, looks like EK trying to gouge the maximum amount of money (not entitled to) from current customers for no other reason than pure, idiot greed >:( .

Maybe brian can clarify, but since EK got a special EK edition 45g, maybe he got special bulk orders that he repackage in the US (like OEM).

But if the boxes are directly from japan with the red esc and wasd in every 87u and he took them out and reseal with the EK label, that's really bad business practice unless he specifically mentioned in the product description

"extra esc & wasd are removed to provide this new low price for our customers"

it's really a bummer coz I would have gotten an extra red esc along with my lube purchases if I knew this is the case.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 14 February 2014, 01:43:23: Maybe it's up to Brian to run his business as he sees fit, I wouldn't know how to run a keyboard business myself hence have no idea what's going on. I am no fan of him but at the same time he has to make a profit from what he sells.

You have to ask yourselves what would happen if Brian goes bust taking EK with him, who gets to distribute and sell Realforce and HHKB's to everyone in the US?
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 14 February 2014, 02:21:46: Lucky I ordered a Red Esc. :-)
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dante on Fri, 14 February 2014, 06:46:39: I'm not sad about the escape / wasd - I'm sad that the black Topre spacebars are out of stock - and the listing is removed so no telling if it will ever come back.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: gh_pp on Fri, 14 February 2014, 10:07:19: Quote from: dante on Fri, 14 February 2014, 06:46:39
I'm not sad about the escape / wasd - I'm sad that the black Topre spacebars are out of stock - and the listing is removed so no telling if it will ever come back.

So that explains the mystery price drop across the board a while ago. Since it looks like not just the 55G, but all the 87U don't come with red esc & wasd anymore (worth ~ $20 retail on ek's website).

I don't think the wasd are that popular. I have mine and I don't use them like many others.

Not being able to purchase replacement keycaps for your topre board will eventually kill the realforce. As long as the novatouch has excellent build quality I think CM will get all the topre $$$
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: aref on Fri, 14 February 2014, 19:56:25: I ordered one as a gift for my brother, whose wife also had gotten him one! Care to guess which one he's keeping? Now I have three 87U keyboards: two are mine, which I'm keeping.

I've decided to keep both black 87Us and swap out the white/gray keys from my 87UW. I'll likely try and sell the 87UW with key caps from my black 87U.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 14 February 2014, 20:06:18: Quote from: SSKGuy on Fri, 14 February 2014, 19:56:25
I ordered one as a gift for my brother, whose wife also had gotten him one! Care to guess which one he's keeping? Now I have three 87U keyboards: two are mine, which I'm keeping; and the new one will go into geekhack classifieds as soon as I log 60 posts. I'll sell it for $175, U.S. sales and shipping included--mea culpa for posting this prior to getting it into a classified ad.

Must resist :-X
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Belfong on Fri, 14 February 2014, 20:18:57: Quote from: SSKGuy on Fri, 14 February 2014, 19:56:25
I ordered one as a gift for my brother, whose wife also had gotten him one! Care to guess which one he's keeping? Now I have three 87U keyboards: two are mine, which I'm keeping; and the new one will go into geekhack classifieds as soon as I log 60 posts. I'll sell it for $175, U.S. sales and shipping included--mea culpa for posting this prior to getting it into a classified ad.
Tempting sskguy. You will only ship CONUS?
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: luis911 on Fri, 14 February 2014, 21:07:10: Man, Now I dunno If I should have gone with this instead of that 104ub-DK from massdrop.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: aref on Fri, 14 February 2014, 21:39:36: Okay, this is my new 87UBW: an 87UB with key caps from an 87UW. I love the look. I thought that I'd sell the other 87UB, but I thought, 'Why not keep both black KBs and switch key caps on one of them?' I'll list the 87UWB, white/gray base with all black keys, under geekhack classified ads tomorrow to see if there's any interest.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: aref on Fri, 14 February 2014, 21:53:43: Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 14 February 2014, 20:06:18
Quote from: SSKGuy on Fri, 14 February 2014, 19:56:25
I ordered one as a gift for my brother, whose wife also had gotten him one! Care to guess which one he's keeping? Now I have three 87U keyboards: two are mine, which I'm keeping; and the new one will go into geekhack classifieds as soon as I log 60 posts. I'll sell it for $175, U.S. sales and shipping included--mea culpa for posting this prior to getting it into a classified ad.

Must resist :-X

I understand. Keyboards are an absolute in this life. And... you've got a new keyboard on the way.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 15 February 2014, 06:32:44: Quote from: SSKGuy on Fri, 14 February 2014, 21:39:36
Okay, this is my new 87UBW: an 87UB with key caps from an 87UW. I love the look. I thought that I'd sell the other 87UB, but I thought, 'Why not keep both black KBs and switch key caps on one of them?' I'll list the 87UWB, white/gray base with all black keys, under geekhack classified ads tomorrow to see if there's any interest.

I did basically the same thing :D :thumb:
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: aref on Sat, 15 February 2014, 08:22:06: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sat, 15 February 2014, 06:32:44
Quote from: SSKGuy on Fri, 14 February 2014, 21:39:36
Okay, this is my new 87UBW: an 87UB with key caps from an 87UW. I love the look. I thought that I'd sell the other 87UB, but I thought, 'Why not keep both black KBs and switch key caps on one of them?' I'll list the 87UWB, white/gray base with all black keys, under geekhack classified ads tomorrow to see if there's any interest.

I did basically the same thing :D :thumb:

It really is a nice look. I'm sure a lot of guys with both KBs have done the same. And when it's sitting in front of you, it's like, why didn't I do this sooner?
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dustinhxc on Sat, 15 February 2014, 13:03:27: I was an idiot and got 3 white real forces arg wishing I had a black case! :)
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Air tree on Sat, 15 February 2014, 13:42:13: Quote from: dustinhxc on Sat, 15 February 2014, 13:03:27
I was an idiot and got 3 white real forces arg wishing I had a black case! :)
You got three?!?! I thought you only got 2 :eek:
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dustinhxc on Sat, 15 February 2014, 13:58:17: Quote from: Air tree on Sat, 15 February 2014, 13:42:13
Quote from: dustinhxc on Sat, 15 February 2014, 13:03:27
I was an idiot and got 3 white real forces arg wishing I had a black case! :)
You got three?!?! I thought you only got 2 :eek:

;D
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Belfong on Mon, 17 February 2014, 02:46:08: Quote from: dustinhxc on Sat, 15 February 2014, 13:03:27
I was an idiot and got 3 white real forces arg wishing I had a black case! :)
Your post about having the RF on the cart and resisting to check out the cart is a 3-RF cart? OMIGOSH!! Why on earth do you need 3 RF?!
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dustinhxc on Mon, 17 February 2014, 02:48:06: Quote from: Belfong on Mon, 17 February 2014, 02:46:08
Quote from: dustinhxc on Sat, 15 February 2014, 13:03:27
I was an idiot and got 3 white real forces arg wishing I had a black case! :)
Your post about having the RF on the cart and resisting to check out the cart is a 3-RF cart? OMIGOSH!! Why on earth do you need 3 RF?!

Only plan to keep one. Using the other 2 for internals.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Belfong on Mon, 17 February 2014, 02:49:32: Whoa... 55g HHKB! OMG! Then shouldn't you be getting the RF Black at $199 instead?

Edit: is the cable detachable?
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: missalaire on Wed, 19 February 2014, 12:36:30: Just got my Realforce in the mail :)

It came with a metal key puller and extra Ctrl keys, but no lavender WASD or red Topre Esc key that used to be included.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Belfong on Sun, 23 February 2014, 02:09:36: Quote from: missalaire on Wed, 19 February 2014, 12:36:30
Just got my Realforce in the mail :)

It came with a metal key puller and extra Ctrl keys, but no lavender WASD or red Topre Esc key that used to be included.
How do you like it? Any impression?
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Elrick on Sun, 23 February 2014, 22:40:09: Quote from: missalaire on Wed, 19 February 2014, 12:36:30
Just got my Realforce in the mail :)

It came with a metal key puller and extra Ctrl keys, but no lavender WASD or red Topre Esc key that used to be included.

Yep, poor old Brian needs to make extra money some how ::) . Even though it's just a few dollars extra he's charging now, unless he's hording them into a pile and releasing them later for $50USD each.....

Just depends how desperate thorpie owners will get, here on Geekhack they might get serious with spending $100 each for those keys as time goes by. After all have a look at the current payment for Click Clacks on here.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: avtar on Thu, 27 February 2014, 17:10:25: FYI this sale ends tomorrow night. I made some tough choices so that I could order these beasts :-\
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: tribade on Sun, 02 March 2014, 12:34:00: Quote from: avtar on Thu, 27 February 2014, 17:10:25
FYI this sale ends tomorrow night. I made some tough choices so that I could order these beasts :-\

Hasn't ended yet! It's still on sale, but who knows for how much longer. I'm having trouble resisting!
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: avtar on Sun, 02 March 2014, 12:48:44: Quote from: tribade on Sun, 02 March 2014, 12:34:00
Quote from: avtar on Thu, 27 February 2014, 17:10:25
FYI this sale ends tomorrow night. I made some tough choices so that I could order these beasts :-\

Hasn't ended yet! It's still on sale, but who knows for how much longer. I'm having trouble resisting!

First of all,

Secondly you may want to call them and confirm that they'll honour the sale price. Brian has been pretty good about that in the past.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: tribade on Sun, 02 March 2014, 19:02:41: Quote from: avtar on Sun, 02 March 2014, 12:48:44
Quote from: tribade on Sun, 02 March 2014, 12:34:00
Quote from: avtar on Thu, 27 February 2014, 17:10:25
FYI this sale ends tomorrow night. I made some tough choices so that I could order these beasts :-\

Hasn't ended yet! It's still on sale, but who knows for how much longer. I'm having trouble resisting!

First of all,

Secondly you may want to call them and confirm that they'll honour the sale price. Brian has been pretty good about that in the past.

I think I might snag a white one, then an aluminum case for it from the classifieds ^-^ ah so much cash but it'll feel so good
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: luis911 on Sun, 02 March 2014, 19:28:57: Quote from: tribade on Sun, 02 March 2014, 19:02:41
Quote from: avtar on Sun, 02 March 2014, 12:48:44
Quote from: tribade on Sun, 02 March 2014, 12:34:00
Quote from: avtar on Thu, 27 February 2014, 17:10:25
FYI this sale ends tomorrow night. I made some tough choices so that I could order these beasts :-\

Hasn't ended yet! It's still on sale, but who knows for how much longer. I'm having trouble resisting!

First of all,

Secondly you may want to call them and confirm that they'll honour the sale price. Brian has been pretty good about that in the past.

I think I might snag a white one, then an aluminum case for it from the classifieds ^-^ ah so much cash but it'll feel so good

I've yet to see an Aluminum Realforce Case. Is this really a thing?
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Sun, 02 March 2014, 19:33:42: Quote from: luis911 on Sun, 02 March 2014, 19:28:57
Quote from: tribade on Sun, 02 March 2014, 19:02:41
Quote from: avtar on Sun, 02 March 2014, 12:48:44
Quote from: tribade on Sun, 02 March 2014, 12:34:00
Quote from: avtar on Thu, 27 February 2014, 17:10:25
FYI this sale ends tomorrow night. I made some tough choices so that I could order these beasts :-\

Hasn't ended yet! It's still on sale, but who knows for how much longer. I'm having trouble resisting!

First of all,

Secondly you may want to call them and confirm that they'll honour the sale price. Brian has been pretty good about that in the past.

I think I might snag a white one, then an aluminum case for it from the classifieds ^-^ ah so much cash but it'll feel so good

I've yet to see an Aluminum Realforce Case. Is this really a thing?
Yes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-/161133900415?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item258454327f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Realforce-87U-/161133900415?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item258454327f)
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: dorkvader on Sun, 02 March 2014, 20:10:00: Quote from: luis911 on Sun, 02 March 2014, 19:28:57
I've yet to see an Aluminum Realforce Case. Is this really a thing?
Other than the digilog case (in the ebay auction above) there is one other realforce case that I know of, that sherryton offered for sale a while back.

For HHKB there was one metal case made at least.

Topre has at least one non-realforce KB with a metal case.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: tribade on Thu, 20 March 2014, 19:12:46: Well, I bit the bullet. Totally got the case and a 55g 87uw. I freaking love it by the way. My sausage fingers feel right at home on the 55g keys. Here are a few potato pictures:
(http://i.imgur.com/hrlWYrG.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/GqRI9Xl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ufbjAwZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/NEzSHzT.jpg)
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Pacifist on Thu, 20 March 2014, 19:14:32: Quote from: tribade on Thu, 20 March 2014, 19:12:46
Well, I bit the bullet. Totally got the case and a 55g 87uw. I freaking love it by the way. My sausage fingers feel right at home on the 55g keys. Here are a few potato pictures:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hrlWYrG.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/GqRI9Xl.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ufbjAwZ.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/NEzSHzT.jpg)

Where did you get the case from?
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Belfong on Thu, 20 March 2014, 19:24:28: Wow, that case is bad-ass.. I love it!
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: tribade on Thu, 20 March 2014, 21:22:22: Quote from: Pacifist on Thu, 20 March 2014, 19:14:32
Quote from: tribade on Thu, 20 March 2014, 19:12:46
Well, I bit the bullet. Totally got the case and a 55g 87uw. I freaking love it by the way. My sausage fingers feel right at home on the 55g keys. Here are a few potato pictures:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hrlWYrG.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/GqRI9Xl.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ufbjAwZ.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/NEzSHzT.jpg)

Where did you get the case from?

I bought it from jalaj on the classifieds, but I believe they also sell them on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aluminum-Keyboard-Housing-with-USB-2-0-HUB-for-Topre-Real-force-87U-Silver-/161162921107?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item25860f0493
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: tribade on Thu, 20 March 2014, 21:23:02: Quote from: Belfong on Thu, 20 March 2014, 19:24:28
Wow, that case is bad-ass.. I love it!

Thanks! I'm really happy with it so far. It just gives the keybaord such a great heft. It's substantially heavier than my KMAC mini, although I haven't weighed the two yet to find the exact difference.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: daerid on Sat, 22 March 2014, 17:38:19: Quote from: intelli78 on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:47:49
Question for those who got in on this sale:

Did you receive a Red Esc and/or Lavender WASD?

My 87UW 55g only came with the keypuller and swapped caps/control.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Belfong on Sat, 22 March 2014, 21:25:40: Same as mine. No red Esc nor lavender WASD.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: tribade on Sun, 23 March 2014, 10:03:15: However mine did come a red escape key and lavender wasd. I did get it on sale. I don't know why there was a difference.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Belfong on Sun, 23 March 2014, 10:06:06: Different batches or maybe time. When did you get yours, tribade?
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: tribade on Sun, 23 March 2014, 10:10:53: Got mine just a couple weeks ago. I don't remember the exact date off the top of my head.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: avtar on Sun, 23 March 2014, 10:15:04: Quote from: tribade on Sun, 23 March 2014, 10:10:53
Got mine just a couple weeks ago. I don't remember the exact date off the top of my head.

Probably just different batches that EK have in stock then? I received a white 87U in February and a black 87U earlier this month, both without the extra Esc or lavender WASD keycaps.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Belfong on Sun, 23 March 2014, 10:21:35: Strange then... You're lucky, tribade.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: Belfong on Sun, 23 March 2014, 10:22:07: Strange then... You're lucky, tribade.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: daerid on Sun, 23 March 2014, 23:58:00: Back when the 55g was re-introduced (and I paid $350 for the damn thing), I don't believe it came with a red Esc or lavendar WASD.

tribade: did you perchance get the EK edition? I'm pretty sure those do come with the extras.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: tribade on Mon, 24 March 2014, 00:53:31: Quote from: daerid on Sun, 23 March 2014, 23:58:00
Back when the 55g was re-introduced (and I paid $350 for the damn thing), I don't believe it came with a red Esc or lavendar WASD.

tribade: did you perchance get the EK edition? I'm pretty sure those do come with the extras.

Don't believe I did get the EK edition one. This is the one I got: http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=topre_keyboards,rftenkeyless&pid=rf_se0800 Sadly it looks like it's out of stock now so I'm glad I got it when I did!

Quote from: Belfong on Sun, 23 March 2014, 10:22:07
Strange then... You're lucky, tribade.

Thanks, I guess I am lucky! I really like the red escape key for it, too.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: daerid on Wed, 26 March 2014, 01:05:39: Crazy, that's the exact one I just bought. Probably old stock.
Title: Re: Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black) $199 sale @ EK
Post by: lunr on Wed, 02 April 2014, 11:52:51: I bought the 55g during the sale and I just got my keyboard in. It did not came with the red esc key nor the wasd keys but it did came with the keypuller and the caps/control keys. Bit sad but I probably will end up buying them separately from EK soon...