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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: ndolan33 on Thu, 05 November 2015, 12:28:58

Title: Original Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) Model PD-KB02
Post by: ndolan33 on Thu, 05 November 2015, 12:28:58

Hey All -
Found this keyboard on my local craigslist for $10.  Was thinking about picking it up, and was wondering if anyone has used one before and could shed some light on its construction/quality.  Thanks!

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Title: Re: Original Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) Model PD-KB02
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 05 November 2015, 12:31:47

Quote from: ndolan33 on Thu, 05 November 2015, 12:28:58

Hey All -
Found this keyboard on my local craigslist for $10.  Was thinking about picking it up, and was wondering if anyone has used one before and could shed some light on its construction/quality.  Thanks!

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I have one. It's a regular rubber dome over membrane keyboard, but with the awesome HHKB layout. It's not Topre, but it's not bad, either. Definitely worth a try for $10. You can always sell it here if you don't like it.

Title: Re: Original Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) Model PD-KB02
Post by: Bromono on Thu, 05 November 2015, 12:32:42

hell yeah pick it up.

the domes are meh and honestly not that great to type on.

but the novelty factor is huge!

you can easily sell it for $60+ on here depending on condition and that is the low end.

I wish I lived where you lived so I could pick it up  :-X

Title: Re: Original Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) Model PD-KB02
Post by: ndolan33 on Thu, 05 November 2015, 12:37:31

Haha alright I will definitely try to pick it up and report back with the quality and how I like it :thumb:

Thanks for the quick input!  I agree that the novelty factor is cool and something to add to my small collection!  I thought with that price it was a must grab!

Title: Re: Original Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) Model PD-KB02
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 06 November 2015, 04:10:27

It will be excellent experience trying the HHKB layout at minimal cost.

If you find the layout pleasing, you can look for an HHKB 2 Pro :)

Title: Re: Original Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) Model PD-KB02
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 06 November 2015, 05:01:03

It looks like it is in good shape, too. We've seen a couple of REALLY yellowed ones over the last few years on here.

Title: Re: Original Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) Model PD-KB02
Post by: sth on Fri, 06 November 2015, 05:12:51

HOMEY

if you don't like it PLEASE hit me up. I might be able to make it worth your while :D

Title: Re: Original Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) Model PD-KB02
Post by: hasu on Fri, 06 November 2015, 18:57:00

I would get it for the price without hesitation.
Some people really prefer it to Topre and it still keeps good price in secondhand market in Japan. I can understand their preference, even though I'm satisfied with my Topre HHKB.

But I believe it is definitely not for people who want heavy clear tactile switch.

Title: Re: Original Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) Model PD-KB02
Post by: SamirD on Sun, 08 November 2015, 01:01:35

Definitely nice to try at $10.  I've seen many on here, so it can't be all bad.  And if you don't like it, I'm sure you'll get your $10 back out of it.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Original Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) Model PD-KB02
Post by: ideus on Tue, 10 November 2015, 07:40:36

For ten bucks, a keyboard with a singular layout, worth it, just skip a couple of soft drinks to compensate the expense.