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Realforce R4
« on: Mon, 08 December 2025, 17:46:15 »
I did not even know that new series came out!
Anyone saw new Realforce R4? Do you like it?

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Re: Realforce R4
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 10 December 2025, 11:36:12 »
That backspace button is way too small. So, it could be the best keyboard in the world, but that alone kills it for me.

PS Why do I need to answer 6 questions for every comment I post?! Also, why are there no mods/admins to OK my topic?

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Re: Realforce R4
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 10 December 2025, 16:24:20 »
That backspace button is way too small. So, it could be the best keyboard in the world, but that alone kills it for me.

PS Why do I need to answer 6 questions for every comment I post?! Also, why are there no mods/admins to OK my topic?

this is just an example of R4, like some specific japanese version. There are standard ANSI ones.
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SA: Retro Petscii, 7bit Round6 'Symbiosis', Filco, Carbon Bone  CHERRY: GMK Laser, GMK OG double shot, CRP APL
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Offline nescio

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Re: Realforce R4
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 10 December 2025, 17:24:11 »
That backspace button is way too small. So, it could be the best keyboard in the world, but that alone kills it for me.

PS Why do I need to answer 6 questions for every comment I post?! Also, why are there no mods/admins to OK my topic?

this is just an example of R4, like some specific japanese version. There are standard ANSI ones.
Thank you for the clarification. I think your opening post could just have included that information; e.g. there is a series (you mentioned this word, so that part was clear) of keyboards with different layouts and for example color schemes.

In that case, the only way I would buy such a product, is if they would connect one to my computer for free for evaluation for three months of using it (which translates to probably a year or actual time, which they are never going to accept) to figure out whether or not there is added value. I don't think having a more expensive keyboard would provide much value to me. At the very least being able to physically test it in some store or seeing advanced metrics would be required. 

In a sense, you could say that their marketing engine doesn't work good enough for full market saturation. 

From all the keyboards on the planet, why would you want this one? I think, if I knew why I would want to have that particular keyboard, I would probably have enough knowledge to build my own custom one. In a way not being happy with a keyboard is kind of a curse, no? I mean, at some point a hobby becomes OCD for perfection or an addiction. I know why I bought the mechanical keyboard I currently have (ergonomics for having a mouse in place of the numpad and lower activation force to reduce stress on my wrists), but I have no idea why I should buy a Realforce R4.

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Re: Realforce R4
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 10 December 2025, 18:36:59 »
That backspace button is way too small. So, it could be the best keyboard in the world, but that alone kills it for me.

PS Why do I need to answer 6 questions for every comment I post?! Also, why are there no mods/admins to OK my topic?

this is just an example of R4, like some specific japanese version. There are standard ANSI ones.
Thank you for the clarification. I think your opening post could just have included that information; e.g. there is a series (you mentioned this word, so that part was clear) of keyboards with different layouts and for example color schemes.

In that case, the only way I would buy such a product, is if they would connect one to my computer for free for evaluation for three months of using it (which translates to probably a year or actual time, which they are never going to accept) to figure out whether or not there is added value. I don't think having a more expensive keyboard would provide much value to me. At the very least being able to physically test it in some store or seeing advanced metrics would be required. 

In a sense, you could say that their marketing engine doesn't work good enough for full market saturation. 

From all the keyboards on the planet, why would you want this one? I think, if I knew why I would want to have that particular keyboard, I would probably have enough knowledge to build my own custom one. In a way not being happy with a keyboard is kind of a curse, no? I mean, at some point a hobby becomes OCD for perfection or an addiction. I know why I bought the mechanical keyboard I currently have (ergonomics for having a mouse in place of the numpad and lower activation force to reduce stress on my wrists), but I have no idea why I should buy a Realforce R4.

What did I answer...

Right, so you are new to mech keebs, I see...  :rolleyes:
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Realforce 87u55 | CM QuickFire Rapid MX Blacks | Filco TKL 85g Gateron Oil Kings | Tiger Lite 85g Oil Kings | Logitech Pro Superlight
SA: Retro Petscii, 7bit Round6 'Symbiosis', Filco, Carbon Bone  CHERRY: GMK Laser, GMK OG double shot, CRP APL
GSA: Retro High-light  HSA: Hyperfuse  XDA: Canvas  PBS: MV Classic

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Re: Realforce R4
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 11 December 2025, 01:52:30 »
That backspace button is way too small. So, it could be the best keyboard in the world, but that alone kills it for me.

PS Why do I need to answer 6 questions for every comment I post?! Also, why are there no mods/admins to OK my topic?

this is just an example of R4, like some specific japanese version. There are standard ANSI ones.
Thank you for the clarification. I think your opening post could just have included that information; e.g. there is a series (you mentioned this word, so that part was clear) of keyboards with different layouts and for example color schemes.

In that case, the only way I would buy such a product, is if they would connect one to my computer for free for evaluation for three months of using it (which translates to probably a year or actual time, which they are never going to accept) to figure out whether or not there is added value. I don't think having a more expensive keyboard would provide much value to me. At the very least being able to physically test it in some store or seeing advanced metrics would be required. 

In a sense, you could say that their marketing engine doesn't work good enough for full market saturation. 

From all the keyboards on the planet, why would you want this one? I think, if I knew why I would want to have that particular keyboard, I would probably have enough knowledge to build my own custom one. In a way not being happy with a keyboard is kind of a curse, no? I mean, at some point a hobby becomes OCD for perfection or an addiction. I know why I bought the mechanical keyboard I currently have (ergonomics for having a mouse in place of the numpad and lower activation force to reduce stress on my wrists), but I have no idea why I should buy a Realforce R4.

What did I answer...

Right, so you are new to mech keebs, I see...  :rolleyes:
I have only been using one for 15 years and did extensive research at the time, which is why I was happy with my purchase for at least 10 years of that. I think you have no idea who you are dealing with here.

All you are showing is that _you_ are new or too lazy to answer (which is understandable, since I am not paying you as my personal consultant, but don't do around saying things you don't know).

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Re: Realforce R4
« Reply #6 on: Thu, 11 December 2025, 06:27:37 »
That backspace button is way too small. So, it could be the best keyboard in the world, but that alone kills it for me.

PS Why do I need to answer 6 questions for every comment I post?! Also, why are there no mods/admins to OK my topic?

this is just an example of R4, like some specific japanese version. There are standard ANSI ones.
Thank you for the clarification. I think your opening post could just have included that information; e.g. there is a series (you mentioned this word, so that part was clear) of keyboards with different layouts and for example color schemes.

In that case, the only way I would buy such a product, is if they would connect one to my computer for free for evaluation for three months of using it (which translates to probably a year or actual time, which they are never going to accept) to figure out whether or not there is added value. I don't think having a more expensive keyboard would provide much value to me. At the very least being able to physically test it in some store or seeing advanced metrics would be required. 

In a sense, you could say that their marketing engine doesn't work good enough for full market saturation. 

From all the keyboards on the planet, why would you want this one? I think, if I knew why I would want to have that particular keyboard, I would probably have enough knowledge to build my own custom one. In a way not being happy with a keyboard is kind of a curse, no? I mean, at some point a hobby becomes OCD for perfection or an addiction. I know why I bought the mechanical keyboard I currently have (ergonomics for having a mouse in place of the numpad and lower activation force to reduce stress on my wrists), but I have no idea why I should buy a Realforce R4.

What did I answer...

Right, so you are new to mech keebs, I see...  :rolleyes:
I have only been using one for 15 years and did extensive research at the time, which is why I was happy with my purchase for at least 10 years of that. I think you have no idea who you are dealing with here.

All you are showing is that _you_ are new or too lazy to answer (which is understandable, since I am not paying you as my personal consultant, but don't do around saying things you don't know).

Hey kid, are you high or something?
12100 | 9070XT | 2TB SSD | ROG STRIX B760-I ITX | 32GB RAM | SFX 850W | NR200p | Ruark Audio MR1 Mark II | LG OLED 42C4
Realforce 87u55 | CM QuickFire Rapid MX Blacks | Filco TKL 85g Gateron Oil Kings | Tiger Lite 85g Oil Kings | Logitech Pro Superlight
SA: Retro Petscii, 7bit Round6 'Symbiosis', Filco, Carbon Bone  CHERRY: GMK Laser, GMK OG double shot, CRP APL
GSA: Retro High-light  HSA: Hyperfuse  XDA: Canvas  PBS: MV Classic

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Offline nescio

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Re: Realforce R4
« Reply #7 on: Thu, 11 December 2025, 07:58:48 »
That backspace button is way too small. So, it could be the best keyboard in the world, but that alone kills it for me.

PS Why do I need to answer 6 questions for every comment I post?! Also, why are there no mods/admins to OK my topic?

this is just an example of R4, like some specific japanese version. There are standard ANSI ones.
Thank you for the clarification. I think your opening post could just have included that information; e.g. there is a series (you mentioned this word, so that part was clear) of keyboards with different layouts and for example color schemes.

In that case, the only way I would buy such a product, is if they would connect one to my computer for free for evaluation for three months of using it (which translates to probably a year or actual time, which they are never going to accept) to figure out whether or not there is added value. I don't think having a more expensive keyboard would provide much value to me. At the very least being able to physically test it in some store or seeing advanced metrics would be required. 

In a sense, you could say that their marketing engine doesn't work good enough for full market saturation. 

From all the keyboards on the planet, why would you want this one? I think, if I knew why I would want to have that particular keyboard, I would probably have enough knowledge to build my own custom one. In a way not being happy with a keyboard is kind of a curse, no? I mean, at some point a hobby becomes OCD for perfection or an addiction. I know why I bought the mechanical keyboard I currently have (ergonomics for having a mouse in place of the numpad and lower activation force to reduce stress on my wrists), but I have no idea why I should buy a Realforce R4.

What did I answer...

Right, so you are new to mech keebs, I see...  :rolleyes:
I have only been using one for 15 years and did extensive research at the time, which is why I was happy with my purchase for at least 10 years of that. I think you have no idea who you are dealing with here.

All you are showing is that _you_ are new or too lazy to answer (which is understandable, since I am not paying you as my personal consultant, but don't do around saying things you don't know).

Hey kid, are you high or something?

Not as high as you.