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Title: Is there any keyboards that fit my needs?
Post by: johnsmith123321 on Mon, 18 July 2016, 19:29:16
I'm looking for a keyboard with these features:


I know the Happy Hacking keyboard seems to fit these pretty well, but the layout, and the fact that they aren't available near to the UK, throw me off buying it.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Is there any keyboards that fit my needs?
Post by: Peripheral Prophet on Mon, 18 July 2016, 19:37:52
Quote from: johnsmith123321 on Mon, 18 July 2016, 19:29:16
I'm looking for a keyboard with these features:

  • Price up to £300,
    Lightweight (I mean, like, really light),
    ANSI layout,
    Topre switches.

I know the Happy Hacking keyboard seems to fit these pretty well, but the layout, and the fact that they aren't available near to the UK, throw me off buying it.

Thanks!

I bought the HHKB on a recommendation, I dont game at all, just some programming and general typing, and I must say, its the best decision I ever made.  I just love it.  Hope that helps :)
Title: Re: Is there any keyboards that fit my needs?
Post by: user 18 on Mon, 18 July 2016, 20:03:49
Quote from: Peripheral Prophet on Mon, 18 July 2016, 19:37:52
Quote from: johnsmith123321 on Mon, 18 July 2016, 19:29:16
I'm looking for a keyboard with these features:

  • Price up to £300,
    Lightweight (I mean, like, really light),
    ANSI layout,
    Topre switches.

I know the Happy Hacking keyboard seems to fit these pretty well, but the layout, and the fact that they aren't available near to the UK, throw me off buying it.

Thanks!

I bought the HHKB on a recommendation, I dont game at all, just some programming and general typing, and I must say, its the best decision I ever made.  I just love it.  Hope that helps :)

I'm not sure about the weight, but a lot of people also like the FC660C
Title: Re: Is there any keyboards that fit my needs?
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 18 July 2016, 20:08:16
the only other one is the Leopold FC660
Title: Re: Is there any keyboards that fit my needs?
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 19 July 2016, 06:11:27
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PFU-PD-KB400B-Happy-Hacking-Keyboard-Professional2-HHKB-Professional2-Black-F-S-/152154685720?hash=item236d204118:g:v5AAAOSwB4NW1IVq

From Japan, but free shipping.

£207.69
Title: Re: Is there any keyboards that fit my needs?
Post by: chyros on Tue, 19 July 2016, 06:55:53
He clearly doesn't like the HHKB layout, so why are you recommending HHKBs, guys?! xD

Maybe a Realforce? You can get them TKL or even fullsize.
Title: Re: Is there any keyboards that fit my needs?
Post by: mike52787 on Tue, 19 July 2016, 07:00:10
Quote from: johnsmith123321 on Mon, 18 July 2016, 19:29:16
I'm looking for a keyboard with these features:

  • Price up to £300,
    Lightweight (I mean, like, really light),
    ANSI layout,
    Topre switches.

I know the Happy Hacking keyboard seems to fit these pretty well, but the layout, and the fact that they aren't available near to the UK, throw me off buying it.

Thanks!
I dont know anything about topre but a rf87u sounds like a winner for you.
Title: Re: Is there any keyboards that fit my needs?
Post by: Data on Tue, 19 July 2016, 08:38:03
Just curious, why is light weight an important criterion for you?
Title: Re: Is there any keyboards that fit my needs?
Post by: Ciemnika on Thu, 21 July 2016, 16:06:40
For what it's worth, I took a flyer on a HHKB, and the layout was what worried me the most. Now that I've been using it for a couple days, I don't even notice the layout. It's not to odd that it's difficult to adapt to. Anyway, I would not throw it out of your list due to the layout. You may be able to find one at a good price used online, but also, I think the layout is not so odd that it would really throw you. It's not like moving to AZERTY or Dvorak.
Title: Re: Is there any keyboards that fit my needs?
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 22 July 2016, 06:14:50
Quote from: chyros on Tue, 19 July 2016, 06:55:53
He clearly doesn't like the HHKB layout, so why are you recommending HHKBs, guys?! xD

Maybe a Realforce? You can get them TKL or even fullsize.

The main problem seemed to be lack of availability in the UK rather than the layout.  With UK availability, perhaps the layout could be tolerated.