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Offline ckar

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55g Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional 2
« on: Mon, 23 June 2014, 07:41:35 »
What are the chances of something like that coming out (perhaps even as a special edition)?

I might consider buying one if it gets released.

I have gotten used to a 55g keyboard, I doubt I can step back to a 45g keyboard it might feel too light.

A HHKB costs over $200 I don't want to try it and not like it.
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Offline Kmynis

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Re: 55g Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional 2
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 23 June 2014, 07:44:10 »
The chances are slim, but I see you have a 55g realforce...
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Re: 55g Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional 2
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 23 June 2014, 12:08:51 »
Quote from: ckar on Mon, 23 June 2014, 12:05:51
I have gotten used to typing on a 55g keyboard. I am not sure if I can step back down to 45g, won't that feel a bit light? For over $200 for a HHKB I am not sure if I want to try it and not like it.

I got my HHKB after typing on a 55g RF for 2 years. Once I got it, I couldn't stand it. It only took me a week to transplant all of the 55g domes into my Type-S. The HHKB is a wonderful keyboard, but the fact that it's not 55g hurts. Unfortunately, I don't think PFU has much interest in releasing a 55g HHKB.
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Re: 55g Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional 2
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 24 June 2014, 04:10:14 »
Quote from: ckar on Mon, 23 June 2014, 07:41:35

What are the chances of something like that coming out (perhaps even as a special edition)?

I might consider buying one if it gets released.

AFAIK, rubber dome transplant is the only way to get one of these. Maybe you could find a buyer for a mixed 55g / 45g Realforce once you've switched over the domes you need.
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Re: 55g Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional 2
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 24 June 2014, 05:34:00 »
Quote from: ckar on Mon, 23 June 2014, 12:05:51
I have gotten used to typing on a 55g keyboard. I am not sure if I can step back down to 45g, won't that feel a bit light? For over $200 for a HHKB I am not sure if I want to try it and not like it.

If you don't like it, you can always resell it for pretty much what you paid for it.

Experience gained, maybe $10 or so lost (depending on postage etc.).
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Re: 55g Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional 2
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 24 June 2014, 09:24:26 »
Quote from: ckar on Mon, 23 June 2014, 12:05:51
I have gotten used to typing on a 55g keyboard. I am not sure if I can step back down to 45g, won't that feel a bit light? For over $200 for a HHKB I am not sure if I want to try it and not like it.

It will feel very light. The HHKB feels substantially lighter than my 45g FC660C so I would imagine it would be a huge difference from a 55g.
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