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Title: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: Roibhilin on Wed, 02 December 2015, 23:38:39
i'm splurging on an Endgame Keyboard for christmas this year and i'm not sure what to get, should i just order a HHKB and get it over with?
i'm looking for a nice 60% and i'd have a lot of trouble going back to a TKL/full size board and the HHKB looks like it would fit the bill but i'm worried about adapting to the layout since the ctrl placement weirds me out and I play a lot of FPS games.
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: nmur on Wed, 02 December 2015, 23:41:53
i'm splurging on an Endgame Keyboard for christmas this year and i'm not sure what to get, should i just order a HHKB and get it over with?
i'm looking for a nice 60% and i'd have a lot of trouble going back to a TKL/full size board and the HHKB looks like it would fit the bill but i'm worried about adapting to the layout since the ctrl placement weirds me out and I play a lot of FPS games.

even though I am used to ctrl being in the caps lock position, I still use ctrl in the usual position for FPS games.

If you are looking for a premium 60% board you may want to consider a Duck Eagle or a GON. There a quite a few.
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: demik on Thu, 03 December 2015, 00:05:38
HHKB.

THERE IS ONLY ONE KEYBOARD.

HHKB.
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 03 December 2015, 01:02:34
HHKB.

THERE IS ONLY ONE KEYBOARD.

HHKB.

but which colour?
blank or printed?
type-s?

I wanna see some HHKB sectarianism
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: beehatch on Thu, 03 December 2015, 01:05:47
HHKB.

THERE IS ONLY ONE KEYBOARD.

HHKB.

confirming
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: raymogi on Thu, 03 December 2015, 01:05:58
Can't go wrong with the HHKB. It's always daunting to try and adjust to a new layout but you'll get used to it by the end of the day.
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: demik on Thu, 03 December 2015, 01:16:01
HHKB.

THERE IS ONLY ONE KEYBOARD.

HHKB.

but which colour?
blank or printed?
type-s?

I wanna see some HHKB sectarianism

white
black caps (blank or printed, doesn't really matter)

if u have the money for the type s, sure. i think it's over priced personally.

point is, own an hhkb.
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: bocahgundul on Thu, 03 December 2015, 01:32:16
HHKB MANE and get yourself the type s, white one of course, Wireless hasu controller, some custom braided usb cable, some thick and thin lube and you're good to go  :thumb: and get some artisan off course 
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: phruitpie on Thu, 03 December 2015, 03:38:52
HHKB MANE and get yourself the type s, white one of course, Wireless hasu controller, some custom braided usb cable, some thick and thin lube and you're good to go  :thumb: and get some artisan off course

RIP wallet. But OP in all seriousness get an HHKB, it took one day to get used to the layout. JOIN US :))
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: henz on Thu, 03 December 2015, 10:05:26


Edit: totally did not read the op before posting, get a Full alu from classifieds.
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: inanis on Thu, 03 December 2015, 10:30:32
HHKB, black on black.
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: Snowdog993 on Thu, 03 December 2015, 13:20:26
Why are you asking a question you already had the answer to?  Are you trying to talk yourself into something else?  I must be losing my mind.
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: Homenubbie on Thu, 03 December 2015, 13:56:24
Have you looked at the Pok3r?

Love mine!
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: romevi on Thu, 03 December 2015, 14:43:24
HHKB.

THERE IS ONLY ONE KEYBOARD.

HHKB.

but which colour?
blank or printed?
type-s?

I wanna see some HHKB sectarianism

white
black caps (blank or printed, doesn't really matter)

if u have the money for the type s, sure. i think it's over priced personally.

point is, own an hhkb.

Why do people prefer Type-S? Because it's more expensive? Does it offer anything else besides reduced noise?
I have a Realforce at work and am not bothered by the sound. In fact, I really like it. Will I be fine with a regular HHKB or do I have to spend the additional $100 before considering myself truly 1337?
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: Nover on Thu, 03 December 2015, 14:52:35
Simple, join the upcoming GB for Matteos White Fox.  ;)
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: phruitpie on Thu, 03 December 2015, 15:58:59
HHKB.

THERE IS ONLY ONE KEYBOARD.

HHKB.

but which colour?
blank or printed?
type-s?

I wanna see some HHKB sectarianism

white
black caps (blank or printed, doesn't really matter)

if u have the money for the type s, sure. i think it's over priced personally.

point is, own an hhkb.

Why do people prefer Type-S? Because it's more expensive? Does it offer anything else besides reduced noise?
I have a Realforce at work and am not bothered by the sound. In fact, I really like it. Will I be fine with a regular HHKB or do I have to spend the additional $100 before considering myself truly 1337?

People like it because it's silenced without any travel reduction. With the Type-S PFU also refined the build quality a tiny bit. If you don't mind the sound just pick up a regular HHKB, you can always silence it later if you really want to - albeit it won't be as perfect as the Type-S, but it'll be pretty darn close.
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: demik on Thu, 03 December 2015, 16:47:03
HHKB.

THERE IS ONLY ONE KEYBOARD.

HHKB.

but which colour?
blank or printed?
type-s?

I wanna see some HHKB sectarianism

white
black caps (blank or printed, doesn't really matter)

if u have the money for the type s, sure. i think it's over priced personally.

point is, own an hhkb.

Why do people prefer Type-S? Because it's more expensive? Does it offer anything else besides reduced noise?
I have a Realforce at work and am not bothered by the sound. In fact, I really like it. Will I be fine with a regular HHKB or do I have to spend the additional $100 before considering myself truly 1337?

I have no idea. I don't have ***** ears so the sound doesn't bother me.

Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: Solo on Thu, 03 December 2015, 16:54:50
Wouldn't silencing an HHKB defeat the purpose of owning an HHKB? Isn't the sound, like, one of the reasons to use a regular one?
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: phruitpie on Thu, 03 December 2015, 18:12:17
Wouldn't silencing an HHKB defeat the purpose of owning an HHKB? Isn't the sound, like, one of the reasons to use a regular one?

The mods available only silence the upstroke which imo is the only problem with the sound. On the downstroke you get a nice thock which is what people love about the board, up on the upstroke the plastics collide and make a clicking sound. Silencing puts a soft material between each stem and the housing to mitigate the click sound so you're only left with thock bliss.
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: romevi on Fri, 04 December 2015, 09:42:23
Wouldn't silencing an HHKB defeat the purpose of owning an HHKB? Isn't the sound, like, one of the reasons to use a regular one?

The mods available only silence the upstroke which imo is the only problem with the sound. On the downstroke you get a nice thock which is what people love about the board, up on the upstroke the plastics collide and make a clicking sound. Silencing puts a soft material between each stem and the housing to mitigate the click sound so you're only left with thock bliss.

Re-watching a couple of videos of the Pro 2 vs. Type-S, I see now what you mean. I realize the Realforce has that clack too, and has never bothered me, but I may try to get the Type-S if I can get the extra funds.
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: Macsmasher on Fri, 04 December 2015, 21:00:11
It's Christmas! So you should treat yourself to the best keyboard! Only you can decide what that is.  :D
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: jcoffin1981 on Sat, 05 December 2015, 15:26:19
A poker 3 will allow you to customize the layout into anything  you like.  If you don't like the ctrl placement, simply move it.
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: ideus on Wed, 09 December 2015, 13:47:08

it appears the OP is looking for confirmation on her preference towards an already made decision, I can help:

Get a HHKB, it is the best one and only dream, end-game keyboard you may get, ever; also, if you are not able to adjust to its layout, you should not be considered a keyboard aficionado at all, because every serious keyboard aficionado should be able to type on a HHKB, with no complaints. You should not complain on its price, either, who the hell you think you are to complain about the more than fair price of such a marvel.

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Unfortunately, some times premium relates with price only, not with features.
Title: Re: what keyboard should i get myself for christmas??
Post by: romevi on Wed, 09 December 2015, 13:54:58
You should get a keyboard that says "butt" every time you type, and then a fart when you press Enter.