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Title: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: alosec on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:27:40
I want to buy the 55g realforce for ONLY $200 RIGHT NOW at elitekeyboards. However I have two perfectly good and working keyboards here to use. I also want a 144hz monitor which I could totally save my money and buy instead. Why do I want to buy the 55g? Why? Help me fix my addiction.  :blank:
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: Beca on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:28:48
just buy it and type on it and if you like it sell your other keyboards.
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: daerid on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:36:05

Quote from: alosec on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:27:40
Help me fix my addiction.

You're in the wrong place buddy.
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: Frenir on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:40:50
Quote from: alosec on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:27:40
I want to buy the 55g realforce for ONLY $200 RIGHT NOW at elitekeyboards. However I have two perfectly good and working keyboards here to use. I also want a 144hz monitor which I could totally save my money and buy instead. Why do I want to buy the 55g? Why? Help me fix my addiction.  :blank:
May not be the right place to ask for this, but i would say;
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/9a45c3f28949ff973d2f4d8686837f41/tumblr_inline_n3fsx658e41rxlb1v.gif)
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: pichu23 on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:41:43
Quote from: alosec on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:27:40
I want to buy the 55g realforce for ONLY $200 RIGHT NOW at elitekeyboards. However I have two perfectly good and working keyboards here to use. I also want a 144hz monitor which I could totally save my money and buy instead. Why do I want to buy the 55g? Why? Help me fix my addiction.  :blank:

Get the monitor, keyboards can wait  :))
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: Oobly on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:44:51
Quote from: daerid on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:36:05

Quote from: alosec on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:27:40
Help me fix my addiction.

You're in the wrong place buddy.

This^^


If you really WANT a 55g Realforce, you're not going to be satisfied until you GET a 55g Realforce. If it turns out to suit you well, you may just sell your other keyboards and use that money for the monitor :)

In reality, however, it's hard to get rid of boards.... They tend to pile up instead.

Quote from: pichu23 on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:41:43
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Get the monitor, keyboards can wait  :))

 :eek:   :))
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: Defect on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:47:20
I'd only buy a Topre if you're sure keyboarding is your hobby and if you're sure this is what you enjoy.

For me, there is no doubt that this is my hobby and this is what I enjoy.  Bought a 55g, love it, rotate it monthly but still prefer MX (mainly from a building/customizing perspective)

Topre was worth it for the knowledge and experience.  Respect the switch, even if it's not my favorite.

Oh wait was that not the answer you were looking for?
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 02 May 2014, 10:52:44
The key is to force yourself to WAIT for a long period of time, about a month. If you still want it then, it's probably worthwhile. But the desire for impulse Items will pass.

As for how to force yourself to wait? It comes down to self control. One trick is to think of what that money could do for you in your other hobbies. That always puts things in perspective for me.
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: eth0s on Fri, 02 May 2014, 11:18:59
Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 02 May 2014, 10:52:44
The key is to force yourself to WAIT for a long period of time, about a month. If you still want it then, it's probably worthwhile. But the desire for impulse Items will pass.

As for how to force yourself to wait? It comes down to self control. One trick is to think of what that money could do for you in your other hobbies. That always puts things in perspective for me.

Other hobbies?  Waht?
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 03 May 2014, 00:43:51
Wrong place to ask lol but, consider: would you rather have the money in your hand, or the keyboard (or monitor) on your desk?
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: Fragil1ty on Sat, 03 May 2014, 07:54:50
Quote from: alosec on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:27:40
I want to buy the 55g realforce for ONLY $200 RIGHT NOW at elitekeyboards. However I have two perfectly good and working keyboards here to use. I also want a 144hz monitor which I could totally save my money and buy instead. Why do I want to buy the 55g? Why? Help me fix my addiction.  :blank:


Once you pop you can't stop. :(
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: katushkin on Sat, 03 May 2014, 09:12:56
Every time I buy a board, I say: "I'm done!"

That was back when I bought my WASD for work.

Then I bought a KC 108 because it was cheap and the right colours.

Then I bought a model M that's older than me.

Now I'm done.

but I want to try MX Greeeeeens...
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: sebk on Sat, 03 May 2014, 09:45:02
Quote from: katushkin on Sat, 03 May 2014, 09:12:56
Every time I buy a board, I say: "I'm done!"

That was back when I bought my WASD for work.

Then I bought a KC 108 because it was cheap and the right colours.

Then I bought a model M that's older than me.

Now I'm done.

but I want to try MX Greeeeeens...

"That's just the way it goes" /Offspring

I'm doing exactly the same thing. And this forum really is absolutely the kind of place to make me feel like I'm doing the right thing :D

The point about preferring cash in the bank or keyboard on the desk is exactly the right point though. If you're earning the money and you have the rent covered... That's what I keep telling myself
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: katushkin on Sat, 03 May 2014, 12:11:10
Quote from: sebk on Sat, 03 May 2014, 09:45:02
and you have the rent covered...

I KNEW I HAD FORGOTTEN SOMETHING
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: zoolzoo on Sat, 03 May 2014, 14:08:39
Quote from: alosec on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:27:40
I want to buy the 55g realforce for ONLY $200 RIGHT NOW at elitekeyboards. However I have two perfectly good and working keyboards here to use. I also want a 144hz monitor which I could totally save my money and buy instead. Why do I want to buy the 55g? Why? Help me fix my addiction.  :blank:

Nah, its too heavy. Save your money.

I had to buy it to find out for myself though. :}
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: iLLucionist on Sat, 03 May 2014, 16:03:49
If you really WANT one you won't rest until you've tried it. A year ago I bought my Filco, knowing that I wanted a Topre as well. So, after a year I flipped the switch, couldn't resist myself any longer and got myself that HHKB Pro 2 :P And it's not over.. already looking for Clears and Silent Topre, not to mention some juicy DSA PBT's. I think I'm addicted as well.. Oh well as long as I have the $$$ I don't mind it too much.
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Sat, 03 May 2014, 16:14:03
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Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: aref on Sat, 03 May 2014, 16:14:23
Q. "Why do I want to buy a 55-gram?"
A.  Because the 87UB has exceptional key-switch feel and responsiveness.

If you prefer a medium-heavy key-switch (lighter than and not fatiguing like MX Blacks, but noticeably heavier and more stable than MX Blues), there's but one way to 'fix' the want-to-buy an 87UB/55g: go to EK.
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: iLLucionist on Sat, 03 May 2014, 16:31:20
Quote from: aref on Sat, 03 May 2014, 16:14:23
Q. "Why do I want to buy a 55-gram?"
A.  Because the 87UB has exceptional key-switch feel and responsiveness.

If you prefer a medium-heavy key-switch (lighter than and not fatiguing like MX Blacks, but noticeably heavier and more stable than MX Blues), there's but one way to 'fix' the want-to-buy an 87UB/55g: go to EK.

If only they had 55g uniform Silenced... but it's variable :(
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: aref on Sat, 03 May 2014, 17:05:33
The 55-gram isn't silenced, but it's pretty quiet, except for a subtle 'thock', which is a solid sound and a pleasure to hear with each struck key. I hear it because I bottom-out my key strikes.
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: reefchief on Sat, 03 May 2014, 17:37:23
You came to the wrong place for that.

This post was typed using a 55g realforce.
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: keymaster on Sat, 03 May 2014, 18:11:37
Quote from: reefchief on Sat, 03 May 2014, 17:37:23
You came to the wrong place for that.

This post was typed using a 55g realforce.

lol'd

Yep this is definitely not the place
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: alosec on Sat, 03 May 2014, 18:39:52
(http://i.imgur.com/Y4gU2C6.png)

you people are bad people

why do you make me do this
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: iLLucionist on Sat, 03 May 2014, 18:45:57
Quote from: alosec on Sat, 03 May 2014, 18:39:52
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Y4gU2C6.png)


you people are bad people

why do you make me do this

When you unbox it, type on it, you immediately know why you ordered one ;) Honestly, it's a great keyboard (of course YMMV). Thick PCB, plate mounted, PBT caps, sturdy, heavy. What else is there to want? :D (Except for more Topre keycaps, but ok..)
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: zoolzoo on Sat, 03 May 2014, 18:51:14
Quote from: alosec on Sat, 03 May 2014, 18:39:52
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Y4gU2C6.png)


you people are bad people

why do you make me do this

Hey, at least the 55g can easily sell back to the forums. Then again you may end up loving it. Win win.
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: aref on Sat, 03 May 2014, 19:06:38
We are bad people. I think those nice photos helped seal the deal.

By the way, anyone want to buy a 55g Topre keyboard for cheap? Only kidding!

I hope you find the keyboard to be the best ever. And the black/gray keys really
look nice in an 87U. Enjoy it, keyboard brother.
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 03 May 2014, 20:37:06
Quote from: katushkin on Sat, 03 May 2014, 09:12:56
Every time I buy a board, I say: "I'm done!"

That was back when I bought my WASD for work.

Then I bought a KC 108 because it was cheap and the right colours.

Then I bought a model M that's older than me.

Now I'm done.

but I want to try MX Greeeeeens...

Greens are nice :)

Quote from: alosec on Sat, 03 May 2014, 18:39:52
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Y4gU2C6.png)


you people are bad people

why do you make me do this

I don't know, posting a silly question like the OP on a forum like this ... :p
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 03 May 2014, 20:38:48
"I don't need more than one keyboard!"

1 year later

"I don't need more than 2 keyboards!"

1 year later

"I need more than 10 keyboards!"

I just can't stop.
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: SonicRevolution on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:40:40
Clearly, you came here for validation.  You can't seek advice from bunch of alcoholics to quit drinking.   :)
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: SonicRevolution on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:41:53
Also, you get others like me, who clearly don't need any more mechs to start looking.   You're a contagion! :)
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: Txduck on Tue, 06 May 2014, 03:14:40
Quote from: alosec on Sat, 03 May 2014, 18:39:52
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Y4gU2C6.png)


you people are bad people

why do you make me do this

LOL   ;D ;D
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: Belfong on Tue, 06 May 2014, 04:44:18
Bah! $200? That's nothing. I just spent $150 on Topre key caps. Just the damn bloody out of production key caps!
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: False_Dmitry_II on Tue, 06 May 2014, 17:07:25
Quote from: SonicRevolution on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:41:53
Also, you get others like me, who clearly don't need any more mechs to start looking.   You're a contagion! :)

In fact, for me it was a friend of mine who was interested in getting a mechanical - originally he was talking about backlit ones, but once that stopped and he bought my Das off of me is when I came back here after a long hiatus and during which I was also just using what I had in a slow rotation. (The Das had just been sitting there practically new). Now I'm typing on my first completed project since then, a dell with matias clicky switches.
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: alosec on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:55:28
it arrived last thursday. this is the best keyboard purchase I've made after going through 10+ keyboards. thanks bros.

also, whoever said going back to MX after 55g topre was like going back to a toy... you have no idea how right you are. the 55g topre is stupidly solid, and the build quality of the realforce destroys that of the HHKB.
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: Xowie on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:06:27
Quote from: alosec on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:55:28
it arrived last thursday. this is the best keyboard purchase I've made after going through 10+ keyboards. thanks bros.

also, whoever said going back to MX after 55g topre was like going back to a toy... you have no idea how right you are. the 55g topre is stupidly solid, and the build quality of the realforce destroys that of the HHKB.

I have also been eyeing a 55g realforce and somewhat oddly a poker II...but I have all the keyboards I need, and my wallet doesn't need the added stress....gahhhh

Glad you like the 55g though.
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: alosec on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:09:33
Quote from: Xowie on Sun, 11 May 2014, 17:06:27
Quote from: alosec on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:55:28
it arrived last thursday. this is the best keyboard purchase I've made after going through 10+ keyboards. thanks bros.

also, whoever said going back to MX after 55g topre was like going back to a toy... you have no idea how right you are. the 55g topre is stupidly solid, and the build quality of the realforce destroys that of the HHKB.

I have also been eyeing a 55g realforce and somewhat oddly a poker II...but I have all the keyboards I need, and my wallet doesn't need the added stress....gahhhh

Glad you like the 55g though.

if I still like it as much as I do right now after 2 weeks I'm going to sell my other 2 boards for sure. the 55g realforce is that much better, honestly. I'd highly recommend buying it even if you think you don't need it (like I did)
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: Rafen on Sun, 11 May 2014, 20:37:35
Quote from: alosec on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:27:40
I want to buy the 55g realforce for ONLY $200 RIGHT NOW at elitekeyboards. However I have two perfectly good and working keyboards here to use. I also want a 144hz monitor which I could totally save my money and buy instead. Why do I want to buy the 55g? Why? Help me fix my addiction.  :blank:

I bought the same board and now I'm selling my cherry mx boards and not looking back. Will be saving some money since Topre doesn't make keycaps anymore. I went though a phase though where I was buying and trading boards probably every 2 weeks or so and had to literally not go online because I would end up getting something different. :p
Title: Re: impulse buying - help me stop
Post by: OnTheBrink on Sun, 11 May 2014, 22:46:17
Quote from: alosec on Fri, 02 May 2014, 08:27:40
I want to buy the 55g realforce for ONLY $200 RIGHT NOW at elitekeyboards. However I have two perfectly good and working keyboards here to use. I also want a 144hz monitor which I could totally save my money and buy instead. Why do I want to buy the 55g? Why? Help me fix my addiction.  :blank:

Ditch the BenQ plans and get an IPS. I know it's not what you are asking about, but I just figured I'd chime in.