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Title: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: bocahgundul on Wed, 19 August 2015, 03:17:11
Hello guys i just want to hear your opinion on HHKB color white or black. Trying to pick up my first topre and i dont know what color would do best for me and im goin to get the blank one of course  :thumb:. peace bro
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: TastaturenAuslese on Wed, 19 August 2015, 03:25:35
White tends to be more "vintage" and traditional. Black looks more modern.

Black is easier to see lint and stuff on it, which is both good and bad, cause it looks dirtier faster, but it's easier to clean cause you know where the dust is.

I got the white one and don't regret it at all. Love them blanks :D
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 19 August 2015, 03:28:22
I love blank white. Just a beautiful thing.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: TastaturenAuslese on Wed, 19 August 2015, 03:31:43
putih. Go for putih, bro. Jangan hitam.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: mrflow3r on Wed, 19 August 2015, 03:42:42
Was in the same dilemma. I have both =(.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: Cicada88 on Wed, 19 August 2015, 03:49:39
Cant go wrong with either
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: derb2k2 on Wed, 19 August 2015, 06:26:46
for me it depended on where I'd use it.

Most of my computer stuff is black and I decided that getting a white would ruin the coolness of my home station. I initially didn't think I'd use my black HHKB at work but it now sits at my lab station and fits nicely with the wooden finish of the desk. I dont' think white HHKB would look as nice or 'professional'.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: sth on Wed, 19 August 2015, 06:28:34
there is nothing cool about computers
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: GL1TCH3D on Wed, 19 August 2015, 06:47:06
Blank white just looks so clean
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: bocahgundul on Wed, 19 August 2015, 08:11:51
putih. Go for putih, bro. Jangan hitam.
Peace from indo bro  :thumb:
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: bocahgundul on Wed, 19 August 2015, 08:13:33
TY BRO NOW I've decided its ZE WHITE  :p
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: Bomble on Wed, 19 August 2015, 08:17:25
TY BRO NOW I've decided its ZE WHITE  :p

Great choice  :thumb:
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: raymogi on Wed, 19 August 2015, 08:25:32
Had this exact same problem 2 weeks ago. I bought black first, then realized white is so damn sexy as well.

So... buy BOTH!
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: bocahgundul on Wed, 19 August 2015, 10:27:23
Had this exact same problem 2 weeks ago. I bought black first, then realized white is so damn sexy as well.

So... buy BOTH!
**** man  :eek: i dont have that much money i think my second one will be realforce or some of that korean custom
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: Sencha on Wed, 19 August 2015, 10:30:12
White
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: sth on Wed, 19 August 2015, 11:03:58
keyboards are not sexy
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: blcksqrrl on Wed, 19 August 2015, 12:25:19
(http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/538/731/0fc.gif)
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 19 August 2015, 12:26:41
Dark grey. 
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: TastaturenAuslese on Wed, 19 August 2015, 12:27:43
10th anniversary with rare lacquer.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: saturnotaku on Wed, 19 August 2015, 12:28:35
dont have that much money i think my second one will be realforce or some of that korean custom

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1030/1389929357_481cdefcf3_o_d.jpg)
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: trenzafeeds on Wed, 19 August 2015, 12:30:29
I'm all for that blank white. I've heard that in Japanese retail stores white is popular enough that it's actually more expensive.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: saturnotaku on Wed, 19 August 2015, 12:38:28
I've heard that in Japanese retail stores white is popular enough that it's actually more expensive.

I get the whole supply/demand thing, but there's no reason for people to pay more when a Japanese citizen can order either keyboard directly from PFU Fujitsu for the exact same price.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: trenzafeeds on Wed, 19 August 2015, 12:40:26
I've heard that in Japanese retail stores white is popular enough that it's actually more expensive.

I get the whole supply/demand thing, but there's no reason for people to pay more when a Japanese citizen can order either keyboard directly from PFU Fujitsu for the exact same price.
Yup, we have that in the states though as well. Everything electronic costs more in stores than online.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: TastaturenAuslese on Wed, 19 August 2015, 12:44:28
Yup, we have that in the states though as well. Everything electronic costs more in stores than online.
Operating costs for the store built in the price, perhaps?
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: trenzafeeds on Wed, 19 August 2015, 12:46:08
Yup, we have that in the states though as well. Everything electronic costs more in stores than online.
Operating costs for the store built in the price, perhaps?
Yeah, obviously the store has to make some profit, and even buying at retail prices they can't match online prices. I just don't understand why people still buy the stuff.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: saturnotaku on Wed, 19 August 2015, 13:02:04
Yup, we have that in the states though as well. Everything electronic costs more in stores than online.

There are plenty of electronics you can buy at retail that cost less than online. I recently purchased a Zotac Zbox EN760 SFF computer, 16 GB RAM kit, and a 240 GB SSD from a local retail store for less money than it would have cost from either Amazon or Newegg, sales tax included. I got a 32 GB MicroSD card for less than $10 from Walmart.

The thing is, the HHKB is a highly niche product. Most anyone who wants one has to at least be somewhat clued in and technologically savvy and that they would at least do a modicum of research before making a purchase. Of course, with the culture of instant gratification being what is probably throws that idea out the window.

I would be curious to know exactly what the price difference is between the two. I could kind of sort of see it if it were $10-20, but if it's something like $50 or more, then that's entirely baffling. Whatever the case, I'm certainly no one to judge how anyone chooses to spend their money. We are talking about a $200-300 keyboard after all.  ;D

Yeah, obviously the store has to make some profit, and even buying at retail prices they can't match online prices. I just don't understand why people still buy the stuff.

That policy has been changing - Best Buy will match Amazon and Newegg, and I believe Walmart does as well.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: trenzafeeds on Wed, 19 August 2015, 13:05:40
I could kind of sort of see it if it were $10-20.
I believe it's something like that, nothing huge.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: Hblue on Wed, 19 August 2015, 20:58:16
Get it in Black. I regret goign for the white HHKB, the black is just so much cleaner. Looks really good with the red escape, too. Damn, I need to sell this one and get one in black! :(
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: jerue on Wed, 19 August 2015, 21:07:16
White if you don't need legends (aka blank HHKB), black if you want legends.

So....get white, be happy, revel in your acquisition of the best stock 60% ever.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: Cicada88 on Wed, 19 August 2015, 23:06:13
Get it in Boba Fett

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Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: fishcola on Thu, 20 August 2015, 00:00:13
I know which one I'd choose, but just remember they'll feel the same. Why not buy one, and maybe get a fc660c with crazy caps and mix instead of buying both?
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: bocahgundul on Thu, 20 August 2015, 05:12:16
dont have that much money i think my second one will be realforce or some of that korean custom

Show Image
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1030/1389929357_481cdefcf3_o_d.jpg)

well mate i dont want to waste money for  another same keyboard i just want to buy another keyboard  ;D
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: cheebs on Thu, 20 August 2015, 09:47:36
White.  The "black" one is not truly black.  The case looks like an old, sun-aged game console that's begun to take on a blue tinge.  The keycaps are a deep black though, which unfortunately clashes with the case.  I guess some people like it, but to me it looks terribly cheap, and I'd much prefer white.  A lot of pictures you see here are edited / saturated to make the case appear darker than it actually is.  Also for this keyboard, I think white is more like the "original" color, as the design is vintage and mimics the Sun Type 5 (also a white keyboard).
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: TopreFan333 on Thu, 20 August 2015, 13:48:39
My personal preference is black body, white keys. Classy AF in my opinion :)
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: demik on Thu, 20 August 2015, 14:11:43
Black is beautiful. But white is right.

Then u can go for the stormtrooper look with black keys.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: maverick72 on Thu, 20 August 2015, 14:24:04
Wanted to have a type-s so i got white for work but would have chosen black (got the black for home).... or you can get a white one and replace the caps with black ones aka like the green goblin in the topre media thread.  Either way they are really sexy boards :D
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: derb2k2 on Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:43:11
My personal preference is black body, white keys. Classy AF in my opinion :)

Definitely the best scheme with blank caps.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: TopreFan333 on Thu, 20 August 2015, 22:07:47
My personal preference is black body, white keys. Classy AF in my opinion :)

Definitely the best scheme with blank caps.

Nice. What does that F11 key do?
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: Kliwon on Fri, 21 August 2015, 22:30:47
Black with white printed keycap is classic
or yours white HHKB change with black keycap  :cool:
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: _PixelNinja on Fri, 21 August 2015, 22:43:49
White.  The "black" one is not truly black.  The case looks like an old, sun-aged game console that's begun to take on a blue tinge.  The keycaps are a deep black though, which unfortunately clashes with the case.  I guess some people like it, but to me it looks terribly cheap, and I'd much prefer white.  A lot of pictures you see here are edited / saturated to make the case appear darker than it actually is.  Also for this keyboard, I think white is more like the "original" color, as the design is vintage and mimics the Sun Type 5 (also a white keyboard).
As much as I love my dark grey HHKB, this is definitely one of my pet peeves; along with the absence of rubber feet worthy of a keyboard of this standing.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 23 August 2015, 01:01:26
I was going to say the white one has more legible legends in low light conditions, but you are going blank.

The black one seems to be more photogenic, but the white one is the more classic look.

Alternatively just get both :p
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 23 August 2015, 02:42:18
If your house has a lot of dust, the white will look clean longer, but if you have other hobbies that involve getting hands dirty (working on cars, machining, welding, etc) the black one will stay looking clean longer.

My issue is the latter.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: bocahgundul on Sun, 23 August 2015, 03:06:34
its been settled im going with the white ones  :p
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: TopreFan333 on Sun, 23 August 2015, 21:33:01
the absence of rubber feet worthy of a keyboard of this standing.

I never understand this complaint. I have a pretty smooth desk, and even so my HHKB never moves. You guys realize you're supposed to be pushing the keys *down*, right? :)
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sun, 23 August 2015, 22:04:07
I never understand this complaint. I have a pretty smooth desk, and even so my HHKB never moves. You guys realize you're supposed to be pushing the keys *down*, right? :)
That's fine if it works for you. However, in my opinion, two small rubber feet associated with two plastic nubs (that are prone to wear) is not an acceptable configuration on a keyboard this expensive. Any other premium keyboard would be criticized if it was to have the same design.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: Hyde on Sun, 23 August 2015, 22:48:30
I love blank white. Just a beautiful thing.

This, pope Halverson has spoken.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 24 August 2015, 03:35:54
the absence of rubber feet worthy of a keyboard of this standing.

I never understand this complaint. I have a pretty smooth desk, and even so my HHKB never moves. You guys realize you're supposed to be pushing the keys *down*, right? :)

Same here, but ... I also have a folded sheet of drawer liner under my HHKB.  It dampens the echo from the desk, pretty much completely stops the keyboard from sliding around, and makes it sound fantastic!

I took the sheet out recently because reason, and it sounded so loud.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: derb2k2 on Mon, 24 August 2015, 06:27:36
My personal preference is black body, white keys. Classy AF in my opinion :)

Definitely the best scheme with blank caps.

Nice. What does that F11 key do?

oh sorry. That is the underscore ( _ ) key which is very important when working from the command line in linux systems. File names, script names, directories all usually contain these in place of actual spaces since that creates problems when trying to access or call.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: TopreFan333 on Mon, 24 August 2015, 10:19:45
oh sorry. That is the underscore ( _ ) key which is very important when working from the command line in linux systems. File names, script names, directories all usually contain these in place of actual spaces since that creates problems when trying to access or call.

Very cool. I'm a huge fan of functional color coding of keys.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 25 August 2015, 06:01:37
My personal preference is black body, white keys. Classy AF in my opinion :)

Definitely the best scheme with blank caps.

Nice. What does that F11 key do?

oh sorry. That is the underscore ( _ ) key which is very important when working from the command line in linux systems. File names, script names, directories all usually contain these in place of actual spaces since that creates problems when trying to access or call.

Unless you precede said space with a backslash.  Or quote the filename.
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: sth on Tue, 25 August 2015, 06:09:49
My personal preference is black body, white keys. Classy AF in my opinion :)

Definitely the best scheme with blank caps.

Nice. What does that F11 key do?

oh sorry. That is the underscore ( _ ) key which is very important when working from the command line in linux systems. File names, script names, directories all usually contain these in place of actual spaces since that creates problems when trying to access or call.

Unless you precede said space with a backslash.  Or quote the filename.

yeah but that's not uber hacker 1337
Title: Re: White OR Black HHKB
Post by: derb2k2 on Tue, 25 August 2015, 09:29:19
Unless you precede said space with a backslash.  Or quote the filename.

You try reaching for that backslash on HHKB!  :)