I think the review said something about the rubber domes getting chewed through or something of the sort.I've never heard of such a thing.
I think the review said something about the rubber domes getting chewed through or something of the sort.
pictures were lost in the famous gh crash but here's the topic:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=27474.msg517654#msg517654
Statistically speaking, I don't think there isn't a large enough sample size to make that determination.
Hasu would be a good one to talk to as he has a HHKB pro 1 that he has used for the last like 5 or 6 years.
002 also has a lot of old topre keyboards.
Do what I did. Buy both!I want a 55G 87U and HHKB Type-S.
Do what I did. Buy both!
Do what I did. Buy both!The missus would skin me alive. :-[
Do what I did. Buy both!The missus would skin me alive. :-[
The rubber domes get stiffer over the time, my Pro1 feels pretty much like a 55g Realforce right now :)Cookie, that might be the most "loved" HHKB on this forum--Awesome! ;D
It happened very uniformly, I can't notice differences between switches.
The ABS spacebar is the weak spot tbh:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/JHLDXNs.jpg)
But after such long period its legit to get yourself a new set of caps, or a brand new Keyboard :)
Do what I did. Buy both!The missus would skin me alive. :-[
I did both too and sooo worth it, I have my type-s at work and my 55g Realforce TKL at home. Just do it slowly ;)
If you really have to go for one my advice would be this: If you do a serious ton of typing then the the type-s is probably the better choice. If your use is more varied then the Realforce 55g is a great way to go. It's probably a little better for gaming too.
The rubber domes get stiffer over the time, my Pro1 feels pretty much like a 55g Realforce right now :)
It happened very uniformly, I can't notice differences between switches.
The ABS spacebar is the weak spot tbh:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/JHLDXNs.jpg)
But after such long period its legit to get yourself a new set of caps, or a brand new Keyboard :)
HHKB is OK in a pinch for gaming, but if it's something you'll be doing even semi-regularly, go for the Realforce.
While the Type-S is cool, I personally prefer the dark gray chassis of the standard HHKB, especially when paired with the white model's caps and a red Escape key thrown in for good measure. I was concerned about the noise from the non-silent HHKB, but I've actually grown to like it quite a bit. Ultimately, for my usage, it was not worth the substantial extra cost for the Type-S. There's also the risk of getting a Type-S that whistles, which would absolutely drive me up a wall. No such problem for the standard HHKB.
Do what I did. Buy both!The missus would skin me alive. :-[
I did both too and sooo worth it, I have my type-s at work and my 55g Realforce TKL at home. Just do it slowly ;)
If you really have to go for one my advice would be this: If you do a serious ton of typing then the the type-s is probably the better choice. If your use is more varied then the Realforce 55g is a great way to go. It's probably a little better for gaming too.
Yeah, most of my time on the computer is spent typing or coding. Haven't had a chance, really, to do any sort of gaming in the past couple of years.The rubber domes get stiffer over the time, my Pro1 feels pretty much like a 55g Realforce right now :)
It happened very uniformly, I can't notice differences between switches.
The ABS spacebar is the weak spot tbh:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/JHLDXNs.jpg)
But after such long period its legit to get yourself a new set of caps, or a brand new Keyboard :)
Is there any way to source replacement spacebars for the white HHKB? I know EK has the black ones in stock but I can't find the white ones anywhere.HHKB is OK in a pinch for gaming, but if it's something you'll be doing even semi-regularly, go for the Realforce.
While the Type-S is cool, I personally prefer the dark gray chassis of the standard HHKB, especially when paired with the white model's caps and a red Escape key thrown in for good measure. I was concerned about the noise from the non-silent HHKB, but I've actually grown to like it quite a bit. Ultimately, for my usage, it was not worth the substantial extra cost for the Type-S. There's also the risk of getting a Type-S that whistles, which would absolutely drive me up a wall. No such problem for the standard HHKB.
Doesn't the Type-S whistle go away over time?
Also, my girlfriend thinks my Type Heaven is too noisy (I ended up getting a Poker II with MX Clear to appease her since I don't bottom out on that switch - sold it to buy the Type-S)
I got the Type-S for 320 shipped from Japan which is only 40 dollars more than what a regular HHKB would have cost me from EK.
They had the white one a coupple of month ago.Thanks for the tips!
Some people protect the spacebar by applying translucent scotch tape on it, I personally find it ugly.
It takes ages before your spacebar looks like mine, so don't worry and if it someday look similar to mine all other caps probbably developed a good amount of shine as well.
I think you can always buy a new set of caps, for such a great keyboard it will totally worth it.
I woudn't recommend to get a full set of caps from EK, they are way to expensive! I'd buy it directly from Japan!
In case you don't have a proxy in Japan, tenso.com is a nice service to get the stuff you want :)
Anyway, don't waste your time worrying to much about the spacebar, it is meant to be used!
I did both too and sooo worth it, I have my type-s at work and my 55g Realforce TKL at home. Just do it slowly ;)
If you really have to go for one my advice would be this: If you do a serious ton of typing then the the type-s is probably the better choice. If your use is more varied then the Realforce 55g is a great way to go. It's probably a little better for gaming too.
Doesn't the constant switching between layouts totally confuse your muscle memory?
The only thing that goofs me up is the position of the backspace key when going to my Realforce from the HHKB. I thought it would be worse, but it's not been proving too much of a hindrance, even though I've only been typing on the HHKB for a couple days. I'm sure it will get better in the long run.
Doesn't the constant switching between layouts totally confuse your muscle memory?
I did both too and sooo worth it, I have my type-s at work and my 55g Realforce TKL at home. Just do it slowly ;)
If you really have to go for one my advice would be this: If you do a serious ton of typing then the the type-s is probably the better choice. If your use is more varied then the Realforce 55g is a great way to go. It's probably a little better for gaming too.
Doesn't the constant switching between layouts totally confuse your muscle memory?
The rubber domes get stiffer over the time, my Pro1 feels pretty much like a 55g Realforce right now :)
It happened very uniformly, I can't notice differences between switches.
The ABS spacebar is the weak spot tbh:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/JHLDXNs.jpg)
But after such long period its legit to get yourself a new set of caps, or a brand new Keyboard :)
The Pro1 is made in 2005, and yes the yellowing bothers me a bit. My colleagues are asking me if I smoke :/
Well, you could always paint spray the HHKB. Mhmm, a black powder coating would be nice.I was thinking of Plasti-Dipping my Type-S when it comes.
plasti dip is actually a verry nice Idea! But I read that it is verry sensitive to scratches :/I just searched around for a couple minutes and saw that there is a Plasti Dip protective spray available to add scratch and UV protection to Plasti Dipped surfaces. Not sure how well it really works though and it is expensive (costs 5 times as much as a single can of Plasti Dip)
First I need to get my hands on a can to try it out on some plastic sheets.
What's the advantage of plasti dip over regular ol' spray paint?
The Pro1 is made in 2005, and yes the yellowing bothers me a bit. My colleagues are asking me if I smoke :/