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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: didjamatic on Tue, 05 January 2010, 22:24:15

Title: Fujitsu Libertouch Vendor in USA?
Post by: didjamatic on Tue, 05 January 2010, 22:24:15: Does anyone know of a U.S. vendor for Fujitsu Libertouch keyboards? I would like to experience oneness with tri-cup rubber. (variable resistance rubber cups)

US layout with proper enter key a necessity.

http://www.leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1233817208
Title: Fujitsu Libertouch Vendor in USA?
Post by: o2dazone on Wed, 06 January 2010, 00:32:15: Don't quote me on this, but I believe majestouch said he does orders from diatech every so often (or he did 3-4 months ago). They sell libertouches and the replacement domes

http://www.diatec.co.jp/shop/list_mkr.php?mkr_c=22
Title: Fujitsu Libertouch Vendor in USA?
Post by: spolia optima on Wed, 06 January 2010, 01:16:04: Quote from: o2dazone;148348
Don't quote me on this, but I believe majestouch said he does orders from diatech every so often (or he did 3-4 months ago). They sell libertouches and the replacement domes

http://www.diatec.co.jp/shop/list_mkr.php?mkr_c=22

this. i've been curious about these boards as well. Why spend 200 bucks just so you can change the cup rubber on the rubber cup? There's got to be something more to these boards, other than high-quality parts, of course.

I've always liked the libertouch logo though... classy.
Title: Fujitsu Libertouch Vendor in USA?
Post by: didjamatic on Wed, 06 January 2010, 07:58:23: I thought they were cheaper than that, more comparable to a Filco. But be careful of overseas sources or you might get an L shaped Enter key.
Title: Fujitsu Libertouch Vendor in USA?
Post by: ch_123 on Wed, 06 January 2010, 08:00:58: I had also heard that they were in the Filco price region... But from what people have said of them, I'd rather save money and get a Topre.
Title: Fujitsu Libertouch Vendor in USA?
Post by: spolia optima on Wed, 06 January 2010, 13:27:37: Yeah, I guess it is more like filco. I'm not the best hand at converting yen in my head :(

My question still stands, though.
Title: Fujitsu Libertouch Vendor in USA?
Post by: rdjack21 on Wed, 06 January 2010, 15:39:19: I've been wondering about those boards as well but considering some of the things I've read about them I've decided to let someone else be the first geekhack buyer :) If someone does bite the bullet and get one please do post a review of it.

Also the price for one is 17,800 Yen or $192 USD at today's exchange rate plus you will have to pay for shipping which adds another $50 or so to the price.

As someone else said at that price point I would prefer to get another Topre instead.
Title: Fujitsu Libertouch Vendor in USA?
Post by: watduzhkstand4 on Thu, 07 January 2010, 14:03:04: I wonder how this one feels comparing to the HHKB Pro 2
Title: Fujitsu Libertouch Vendor in USA?
Post by: Chao on Sat, 16 January 2010, 02:38:12: I tried one out for a while today. I assume it has switches similar to the Realforce? The feel was nearly identical but I actually liked the Libertouch better. Also, as quiet as the Realforce is, it still seemed to have some minor noise when typing, either from the keys laterally wiggling a hair or from bottoming out. The Libertouch was whisper quiet. If the Realforce has a soft "thock" then the Libertouch was more of a soft "bmmf".