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Offline Keylamity

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Better Than A Topre
« on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 13:56:34 »
I know I've been carrying on lately about how great it is to have a Topre keyboard...Topre this, Realforce that.  I see now that I have been shallow and narrow-minded, for today I have discovered there is something better, more satisfying, and twice as nice than a Topre Realforce sitting between a human being and his monitor.....



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Offline RiGS

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« Reply #1 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 14:01:19 »
Let me guess, 2 Topre?
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Offline javifast

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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 14:05:18 »
;)  The perfect combo.
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Offline flyinout

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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 15:39:45 »
I only see money$$$$$$$
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Offline BucklingSpring

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« Reply #4 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 15:54:32 »
Ok now tell me something.

I was under the impression that the sole purpose of a 10keyless was to save space. Aren't we missing the point by adding a fullsize keybaord on the estate?

Candid question from someone who owns a 87U and a 103U :-)
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Offline RiGS

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« Reply #5 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 15:56:36 »
It's obvious, he gained in IQ.
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Offline kidchunks

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« Reply #6 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 16:00:23 »


Enjoy them boards keylamity! Nice choices! :biggrin:
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Offline keyboardlover

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« Reply #7 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 16:05:43 »
Personally, although I love Topre, I actually prefer MX clear switches with brown/red/blue springs. That's my favorite switch. They feel like MX browns with the tactile bump from a clear switch.
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Offline BucklingSpring

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« Reply #8 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 16:17:41 »
Personally, I prefer a switch harem over any single switch.

I'm a monogamist polyswitch *****.
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Offline Shuki

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« Reply #9 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 16:18:49 »
Hmmm, I'm starting to doubt my decision on getting a black topre instead of a white one. I always thought the white ones looked a bit naff, but there is something charming about them - plus you can actually read the legends on the keycaps.
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Offline Keylamity

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« Reply #10 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 16:24:05 »
Quote from: BucklingSpring;316180
Ok now tell me something.

I was under the impression that the sole purpose of a 10keyless was to save space. Aren't we missing the point by adding a fullsize keybaord on the estate?

Candid question from someone who owns a 87U and a 103U :-)


It's possible to over-think things.  This is one of those things.  

Now go line up your Realforce's for a pic and upload it here like a good boy, because to be a brash braggard and join the absurd calamity of the "Two Topre Club", you gotta show your show cards, bub.
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Offline BucklingSpring

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« Reply #11 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 16:26:07 »
Quote from: Shuki;316202
Hmmm, I'm starting to doubt my decision on getting a black topre instead of a white one. I always thought the white ones looked a bit naff, but there is something charming about them - plus you can actually read the legends on the keycaps.


That's exactly why I ended up with two.

The first was black and the light at the office was such that it was really hard to read the "legends".

My ultimate Topre would be all 55g with white doubleshot fonts on black keys.
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Offline Keylamity

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« Reply #12 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 16:41:03 »
Quote from: Julle;316201
Regarding Topre's current state after the tsunami/earthquake catastrophe, I found this announcement on their Japanese web site a couple of days ago. It was posted on February 15.


Funny you should mention this...I've been wondering.  Thanks for the post.
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Offline Keylamity

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« Reply #13 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 16:43:17 »
Quote from: Shuki;316202
Hmmm, I'm starting to doubt my decision on getting a black topre instead of a white one. I always thought the white ones looked a bit naff, but there is something charming about them - plus you can actually read the legends on the keycaps.

Some things just get classy in white.  A BMW 335i is fabulous in black.  But in white it's, well....resplendent.  Think of the board as the exterior, and the key colours as the interior.  That's why a white Realforce with saddle brown keys would be sublime, man.  Sublime.
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Offline RiGS

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« Reply #14 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 16:49:52 »
Quote from: Keylamity;316222
Some things just get classy in white.  A BMW 335i is fabulous in black.  But in white it's, well....resplendent.


Then make sure to vote on white.
The black/gold is very close.
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Offline Shuki

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« Reply #15 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 17:43:30 »
I like the texture of the default topre keycaps. If these "mythical" keys shared this same texture, I would be all for buying a set!
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Offline BucklingSpring

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« Reply #16 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 18:31:47 »
Quote from: Keylamity;316208
Now go line up your Realforce's for a pic and upload it here like a good boy, because to be a brash braggard and join the absurd calamity of the "Two Topre Club", you gotta show your show cards, bub.


I should of take time to take the the 87U out of the box. I teared the cardboard a little. I even tried to include your post in the picture but couldn't focus on the LCD properly. Sorry for the XArmor on top... The XArmor is the active keyboard of the day.

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Offline keyboardlover

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« Reply #17 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 18:36:56 »
Nice 87U! Congrats!

Where did you order it from?
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Offline BucklingSpring

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« Reply #18 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 18:42:06 »
Quote from: keyboardlover;316318
Nice 87U! Congrats!

Where did you order it from?


EK back when the had them. About a year ago, maybe two... Jeez time flies.
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Ducky x2 (9008G2 Pro PBT/MX Green and Mini MX Red), Matias x2 (QP and Mini QP Dampened ALPS), Topre RealForce x4 (87U 55g/Digilog case, 103U-UW & 104UG High-Profile x2), Filco Majestouch x2 (TKL MX Blue & V2 AI 104 MX Blue), IBM-M x2 (BS & RD), Unicomp-M x5 (BS black on black x2, BS Ivory x2, QT Ultra-Classic), Deck x4 (Legend MX Black & MX Clear, Hassium & Francium w/ MX Brown), DAS III (MX Blue), KBT Pure Pro 60% (MX Red), NMB-RT8256CW+ x2 (black space invader), XArmor U9BL-S (MX Brown) given for free to someone I hate, CM X2 (Trigger/MX Green + Storm TKL/NovaTouch), TVS GOLD (MX Blue) and a many many more (NMB, DELL, MS, ATT, KeyTronic, Etc...)

Offline Keylamity

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« Reply #19 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 18:49:23 »
Quote from: BucklingSpring;316317
I should of take time to take the the 87U out of the box. I teared the cardboard a little. I even tried to include your post in the picture but couldn't focus on the LCD properly. Sorry for the XArmor on top... The XArmor is the active keyboard of the day.

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That's some sweet action.  You're #2 in the club....and tuck that 87U back in it's shoebox an in investment, or inheritance for your grandkids.

Can you imagine what these things would be worth if Topre called it quits?  it's one of those things you just buy nib and keep that way, like some people did with IBM Spacesavers.
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Offline keyboardlover

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« Reply #20 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 18:53:50 »
Knowing my luck, my future kid would probably be like "I can't see the keys" and throw it in the trash.
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Offline calavera

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« Reply #21 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 19:06:05 »
This is the best Topre.  :)



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Offline BucklingSpring

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« Reply #22 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 19:11:44 »
Quote from: Keylamity;316325
That's some sweet action.  You're #2 in the club....and tuck that 87U back in it's shoebox an in investment, or inheritance for your grandkids.


I think my grandkids would kill me (if not dead already) for giving them a retarded fancy keyboard instead of my fortune LoL...

As I said in a previous sarcastic post... I'll give my Topres for free to the one I hate the most.

I don't get all the fuss about NIB though. Does NIB means never ever used?
Or I can still sell it NIB as long as I still have the box and if I only used it for few hours or couples of weeks?

I mean, the switches are good for gazillions cycles. Who cares if you're down to few hundred less.
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Ducky x2 (9008G2 Pro PBT/MX Green and Mini MX Red), Matias x2 (QP and Mini QP Dampened ALPS), Topre RealForce x4 (87U 55g/Digilog case, 103U-UW & 104UG High-Profile x2), Filco Majestouch x2 (TKL MX Blue & V2 AI 104 MX Blue), IBM-M x2 (BS & RD), Unicomp-M x5 (BS black on black x2, BS Ivory x2, QT Ultra-Classic), Deck x4 (Legend MX Black & MX Clear, Hassium & Francium w/ MX Brown), DAS III (MX Blue), KBT Pure Pro 60% (MX Red), NMB-RT8256CW+ x2 (black space invader), XArmor U9BL-S (MX Brown) given for free to someone I hate, CM X2 (Trigger/MX Green + Storm TKL/NovaTouch), TVS GOLD (MX Blue) and a many many more (NMB, DELL, MS, ATT, KeyTronic, Etc...)

Offline Crazy9000

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« Reply #23 on: Wed, 23 March 2011, 20:56:55 »
NIB means "new in box". Using the keyboard at all ruins that, and takes the value down if it becomes a collectible.

One of these days I'll get a 10keyless realforce. Need to wait for a new cool one to come out.
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