Author Topic: Looking for something like an HHKB (Read 7865 times)

nick125 · « **on:** Wed, 29 June 2011, 14:36:17 »

Hey everyone,

About a month ago, I bought an HHKB Lite 2 because I really like the layout -- and I still do. However, the keys themselves aren't working for me. I find that I have a lot of trouble using my pinky with the keys, especially the left shift. When you get locked out of your computer because you end up mistyping your password 10 times, there's something wrong -- I think it's the keyboard, since I've never had that issue with other keyboards.

So, what I'm looking for is something with a similar layout to the HHKB, but with better ("lighter") keys. I was pondering the HHKB Pro 2, but I can't spend $270 on a keyboard at the moment. My budget is under-or-around $100. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

mmmty · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 29 June 2011, 14:39:35 »

KBC Poker

Wait! that's not a Poker. But it's still nice.

Chobopants · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 29 June 2011, 14:40:57 »

I like this recommendation.

mmmty · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 29 June 2011, 14:43:31 »

Probably the only option.

KBC Poker vs HHKB Pro 2.

nick125 · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 29 June 2011, 14:51:39 »

I'm not too terribly concerned about the key layout being exactly the same -- I'll definitely look at other "compact" keyboards that might have a slightly different layout. I'll take a look at the KBC, although it does seem hard to get a hold of one in the US. Thanks for the suggestions so far!

reaper · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 29 June 2011, 14:55:00 »

Quote from: mmmty;370142

KBC Poker

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Wait! that's not a Poker. But it's still nice.

^ Nice keyboard!

And that's a Leopold brown btw. ;)

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 29 June 2011, 14:56:28 »

Poker is the closest, then there are ones like Noppoo Choc Mini, Siig Minitouch, TG3 aka Data911 which are compact, but not really that close.

mmmty · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 29 June 2011, 14:58:44 »

You can also look at Noppoo Choc Mini. There are also a lot of tenkeyless keyboards like the first picture.

It's not hard to get KBC Poker. There are 6 on ebay right now. You can also check GeekHack classifieds and groupbuys.

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=kbc+poker&_sacat=See-All-Categories

reaper · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 29 June 2011, 15:00:15 »

Yup, just so OP can get an idea... HHKB on top and Poker on the bottom.

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mmmty · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 29 June 2011, 15:01:03 »

Quote from: reaper~;370168

^ Nice! Is it yours? =P

And that's a Leopold brown btw.

Haha, it's mine! the keycaps anyway. I thought it was a Filco at first but then I saw the lettering.

reaper · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 29 June 2011, 15:04:32 »

^ Hehe, thanks for those keycaps. They turned out great! =)

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 29 June 2011, 15:17:15 »

Brings me back to my thoughts of a black Kinesis with orange keys or an orange Kinesis with black keys....

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