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Title: Realforce 104UG all 45g "High-Profile" first impression
Post by: BucklingSpring on Fri, 28 March 2014, 17:46:50

"Why did I killed my wallet for this?"

First thing I noticed - There is no nipples/bumps on F and J  :(
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=56493.0;attach=59123;image)
EDIT: Someone in the locked boob tread made me noticed that SDF and JKL got deeper scoops.
I have to admit I didn't feel it until I was told... But now that I know it does help to locate the home row.  :-[

EDIT: Someone in the locked boob tread made me noticed that SDF and JKL got deeper scoops.
I have to admit I didn't feel it until I was told... But now that I know it does help to locate the home row.  :-[

The contoured high profile keys have a very different feel.  Edges are everywhere. I'm really not sure I like it. I'll give myself few days to get used to it.

It has nothing to do with the key profile but all 45g is so light, it totally kills the fantastic Topre tactile feel.

And the keyboard comes with a standard ABS spacebar... Of course.

If someone is looking for something different. This is it.

Now is it any better and worth extra cost. I don't think so.

Unless it grows on me. This keyboard will likely end in the Classified section sooner than later.

Title: Re: Realforce 104UG all 45g "High-Profile" first impression
Post by: Hyde on Fri, 28 March 2014, 18:24:03

So far I've read a lot of mixed review on that keyboard.  I guess it's not for everyone.

One person find it too "wobbly" (due to the increased height) and another person actually find the increased height more interesting and fun to type on.

I guess keep us updated.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Realforce 104UG all 45g "High-Profile" first impression
Post by: BucklingSpring on Fri, 28 March 2014, 18:51:23

Interesting... I didn't notice the wobbliness. Now that you are talking about it, I see what the other means.

In fair honesty, it isn't that bad. I suspect the incurved profile is more a factor to highlight the wobbliness than the increased height.

The shape of the surface is really what makes it different. Eyes closed, I don't think I would of noticed the difference in height. After all, the relative vertical positions of the keys remain the same.

Title: Re: Realforce 104UG all 45g "High-Profile" first impression
Post by: kaiteoki on Fri, 28 March 2014, 20:08:12

Hey, you're dat guy who bought the keyboard after i posted the sale deal from ncix!!

Title: Re: Realforce 104UG all 45g "High-Profile" first impression
Post by: BucklingSpring on Sat, 29 March 2014, 10:07:17

^ guilty as charged