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Offline exia

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The backspace key is in the wrong place
« on: Mon, 26 July 2010, 10:54:38 »
Why is that? The HHKP2 would be such a PERFECT keyboard if it were not for the wrong placement of the backspace key. Is there a way to fix it?

Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #1 on: Mon, 26 July 2010, 10:57:23 »
Who said it was wrong?  And no, there is no way to change it.  Give it about 5-10 min.  I think you might like it in that spot anyway.


Offline chongyixiong

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The backspace key is in the wrong place
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 26 July 2010, 11:10:16 »
Quote from: exia;206601
Why is that? The HHKP2 would be such a PERFECT keyboard if it were not for the wrong placement of the backspace key. Is there a way to fix it?


Oh you finally bought one?

And no, the BS in that area is just nice as it doesn't stress the pinky that much compared to standard layouts.

Offline elbowglue

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« Reply #3 on: Mon, 26 July 2010, 15:20:30 »
Oh Exia.


Actually I think the HHKB is perfect... except for the small size of it, I mean what gives why is it so small??
My keyboards: Filco Cherry Blue Tenkeyless(daily home), Compaq MX11800 (modded to blacks), Compaq "MX 84u",  Wellington\'s Dampened Endurapro, Pinkalicious Filco Blue Cherry, Chicony KB-5191, Chicony KB-5181, Desko MOS 5023 UP "elbowglue" spos (modded to blues), Siig Minitouch (monterey blue), SMK-88 (blue cherries), Ricercar SPOS
Smallest to biggest keyboards in inches (Length X Height) - Length is most important for a midline mouse position

KBC Poker: 11.6 x 3.9 - HHKB: 11.6 x 4.3 - Siig Minitouch (Geekhack Space Saver): 11.6 x 6 - Deck/Tg3 82: 12 x 6 - Noppoo Choc Mini 12.4 x 5.3 - Compaq "MX 84u": 13.1 x 7.5 - Filco Tenkeyless: 14 x 5.3 - Cherry "ricercar spos" G86-62410EUAGSA: 14 x 7.75 - Topre Realforce 86u: 14.4 x 6.65 - Desko "elbowglue spos" MOS 5023 UP: 14.5 x 8.4 - IBM Model M Spacesaver: 15.3 x 7 - G80-1800: 15.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-125B: 16 x 7.3 - Compaq Mx11800, Cherry G80-11900: 16.25 x 7.5 - Filco Standard: 17.3 x 5.4 - Unicomp Endurapro: 17.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-135B: 18.3 x 6.0 - Cherry G80-3000: 18.5 x 7.6 - IBM Model M, Unicomp Customizer: 19.3 x 8.27

The backspace key is in the wrong place
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 26 July 2010, 16:34:48 »
Trade you for a BTC 5100C.
Current collection: HHKB Pro 2 black on black, HHKB Pro 2 white/grey blank, [strike]Dell AT101W[/strike] (sold to SirClickAlot), 1992 Model M, Key Tronic Ergoforce KT 2001, BTC 5100 C. Dead boards: MS Natural Elite, MS Natural 4000.

Offline ch_123

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« Reply #5 on: Mon, 26 July 2010, 16:42:00 »
I'll match that - trade you for a Dell SK 8115.

Offline aegrotatio

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The backspace key is in the wrong place
« Reply #6 on: Mon, 26 July 2010, 18:53:59 »
Seriously?  I'll send you two BTC 5100C for that HHKBP2.
Daily Drivers: Ducky DK1087XM || DSI ASK-6600 || Rosewill RK-9000 BL, BR, BL, and RE || ABS M1 || Das Keyboard Silent || HHKB Lite and Lite 2 || DSI Big Font (kids love it)
Yearning for: Any ALPS keyboard || Any tenkeyless mechanical keyboard
Permanent collection: Poker Blue and Brown || Adesso MKB-125B || SIIG MiniTouch Geek Hack Space Saver || Chicony 5181 Monterey Blue || Chicony 5191 Clone Cherry Blues || Key Tronic 3600 || Unicomp Endurapro & SmarTrex || A crate of IBM Model M and Model M Space Saving boards || NeXTstation Slab || Amiga 3000 || BTC-5100C black and beige || SIIG MiniTouch Plus black and beige
Retired collection: SIIG MiniTouch Monterey Blue || Razer BlackWidow

Offline ch_123

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« Reply #7 on: Mon, 26 July 2010, 18:55:59 »
Fine, I'll raise my offer to five SK 8115s. It's not worth my time beyond that.

Offline Brodie337

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The backspace key is in the wrong place
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 26 July 2010, 19:19:29 »
I'll raise you a small child for it!

Offline Phaedrus2129

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The backspace key is in the wrong place
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 26 July 2010, 19:28:16 »
I see you and raise you one orphanage.
Daily Driver: Noppoo Choc Mini
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Previously owned: Ricercar SPOS, IBM M13 92G7461 1994, XArmor U9BL, XArmor U9W prototype, Cherry G80-8200LPDUS, Cherry G84-4100, Compaq MX-11800, Chicony KB-5181 (SMK Monterey), Reveal KB-7061, Cirque Wave Keyboard (ergonomic rubber domes), NMB RT101 (rubber dome), Dell AT101W

Offline ch_123

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« Reply #10 on: Mon, 26 July 2010, 19:30:10 »
Anyone who spends an entire orphange to get a HHKB is mentally disturbed. I pulled my HHKB out of a garbage can hurr hurr...

Offline TexasFlood

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« Reply #11 on: Mon, 26 July 2010, 22:02:40 »
Quote from: ch_123;206694
Anyone who spends an entire orphange to get a HHKB is mentally disturbed. I pulled my HHKB out of a garbage can hurr hurr...

Damn, all the garbage cans here have in them is, well, garbage.

Offline Brodie337

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« Reply #12 on: Mon, 26 July 2010, 22:09:52 »
And possums.

Offline ch_123

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« Reply #13 on: Tue, 27 July 2010, 05:14:32 »
But what is "wrong"? I think I need to get Welly in here so we can have a debate about layout relativism.

Offline patrickgeekhack

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« Reply #14 on: Tue, 27 July 2010, 12:22:44 »
Exia: Did you get it from the seller from Toronto?
Cherry MX Blue: Cherry G80-3000, Das Keyboard Model S Ultimate
Cherry MX Brown: Filco Majestouch, Compaq MX11800
ALPS: AEK, AEK II, Northgate Omnikey Ultra, Matias Tactile Pro 4
Topre: Realforce 103UB
Buckling Spring: IBM Model M 1390120
Previous owned: Unicomp Customizer 104, IBM Model M 1390141, ABS M1

Offline didjamatic

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« Reply #15 on: Tue, 27 July 2010, 12:29:21 »
He doesn't buy keyboards he only complains about them.
IBM F :: IBM M :: Northgate :: Cherry G80 :: Realforce :: DAS 4

Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #16 on: Tue, 27 July 2010, 15:28:57 »
Quote from: didjamatic;206837
He doesn't buy keyboards he only complains about them.


That's right, I forgot.  I totally bought into the troll bait.  Well, not really, but I did waste a post on him.


Offline kriminal

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« Reply #17 on: Tue, 27 July 2010, 15:32:55 »
ahahaha and itlnstln actually posted a serious reply lol
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Deck KBA-BL82 with Black cherries
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #18 on: Tue, 27 July 2010, 15:57:03 »
No. Actually, I was trying to goad him into a rant, but it didn't work.


Offline ch_123

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« Reply #19 on: Tue, 27 July 2010, 17:13:34 »
He doesn't follow up on his troll threads any more... No fun.

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He doesn't buy keyboards he only complains about them.


I wonder if he is the same person as Dirty Bint...

Offline sam113101

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The backspace key is in the wrong place
« Reply #20 on: Tue, 27 July 2010, 17:22:52 »
I use the |\ key more often than backspace I think
Hoping to hear from you again, your dearest friend, sam113101.

Offline patrickgeekhack

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« Reply #21 on: Tue, 27 July 2010, 17:50:02 »
Quote from: didjamatic;206837
He doesn't buy keyboards he only complains about them.


:laugh:
Cherry MX Blue: Cherry G80-3000, Das Keyboard Model S Ultimate
Cherry MX Brown: Filco Majestouch, Compaq MX11800
ALPS: AEK, AEK II, Northgate Omnikey Ultra, Matias Tactile Pro 4
Topre: Realforce 103UB
Buckling Spring: IBM Model M 1390120
Previous owned: Unicomp Customizer 104, IBM Model M 1390141, ABS M1