« previous next »
Pages:  [1] 2 »  All   Go Down

Author Topic: F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2  (Read 24208 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Index

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 158
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« on: Sat, 23 July 2011, 23:11:56 »
Just put in an order for a Dark Grey Lettered HHKB Pro 2. I just said to hell with it, I'm single, making good enough money.

Im regretting it now, but I'm sure I won't once it comes in! =)
Logged
Gaming Keyboard: Leopold FC200RT/ABN
Work Keyboard: HHKB Pro 2 PD-KB400B

Offline mr626

  • Posts: 214
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 23 July 2011, 23:23:14 »
Haha, good job. Personally I can't ever see myself spending that much on a board, but then again I'm only new here so time will tell!

Do you already own a mechanical board (or 10?) or is this your first?
Logged

Offline Index

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 158
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 23 July 2011, 23:46:15 »
I own a Leopold Tenkeyless (Blank w/ Browns) for home, and a Das Keyboard (Blank w/ Browns). I hate the feeling of the Das. Going to give it to a friend for his birthday.
Logged
Gaming Keyboard: Leopold FC200RT/ABN
Work Keyboard: HHKB Pro 2 PD-KB400B

Offline hcry4

  • HHKB Hoarder
  • Posts: 403
  • Location: SF, CA
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 00:46:36 »
Welcome to the club.
Logged

Offline Zhuni

  • Posts: 100
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 00:48:41 »
Good choice. I love mine. Just got it a few weeks ago. Liked it so much I sold my Filco. I was kind of hoping I wouldnt like it. So then I could just sell it but I'm totally in love with it......damn :D

Its now the only board I own. Love typing on it and as I play only FPS games with a low sensitivity its perfect for that too. Much more space to have my huge mouse pad closer to me.
« Last Edit: Sun, 24 July 2011, 00:58:32 by Zhuni »
Logged
[sigpic] [/sigpic]
KBC Poker

Offline iMav

  • geekhack creator/founder
  • Location: Valley City, ND
  • "Τα εργαλεία σας είναι σημαντικά."
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #5 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 03:53:11 »
Good choice.  I love mine.  IMHO, the best key layout available.
Logged

Offline Zhuni

  • Posts: 100
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 07:05:17 »
Wow iMav.....if your HHKB looks like your little pixel art I'd love to see a picture of it.
Logged
[sigpic] [/sigpic]
KBC Poker

Offline richie

  • Posts: 15
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #7 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 07:36:52 »
I'm getting one too, guess that the high resell value means I wont be too disappointed if I don't like it once I get it in a couple of weeks. Oh gone for the JIS option too for the arrow keys and extra modifier keys (im thinking number pad)
Logged

Offline TexasFlood

  • Posts: 1084
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #8 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 08:46:28 »
Quote from: Zhuni;386151
Wow iMav.....if your HHKB looks like your little pixel art I'd love to see a picture of it.
There's one in iMav's post in the "Keyboard pixel art things" thread.
« Last Edit: Sun, 24 July 2011, 08:51:10 by TexasFlood »
Logged

Offline TexasFlood

  • Posts: 1084
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #9 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 08:51:38 »
Quote from: Zhuni;386151
Wow iMav.....if your HHKB looks like your little pixel art I'd love to see a picture of it.
There's one in iMav's post in the "Keyboard pixel art things" thread.
Logged

Offline Zhuni

  • Posts: 100
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #10 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 09:55:13 »
Damn that look sick
Logged
[sigpic] [/sigpic]
KBC Poker

Offline mr626

  • Posts: 214
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #11 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 16:44:48 »
Having seen some pictures of the HHKB Pros...I can see why you guys like them. Must be great to type on.
Logged

Offline JustCallMeCrash

  • Posts: 219
  • Location: NC, USA
  • ErgoDox Lover
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #12 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 17:08:45 »
Quote from: hcry4;386094
Welcome to the club.
Which club? HHKB owners or Das haters?  Either way, I'll be excluded from THOSE clubs... I love my Das.
Logged
ErgoDoxen 6 total: Cherry MX Browns, Cherry MX Clears, NovelKeys Box Royal, 80g Gateron Yellows, NovelKeys Pale Blues, NovelKeys Box Navy.
Preonic 2 total: OG Gateron Yellows (GMK silencer clips), TBD (unassembled v2).
XD-75 (mixed Gateron Yellows, MX Blacks, MX Clears on layer toggles).
Das S Professional (was MX Blues, now Ghetto Reds).
G80-11900.
ML-4400 (2x) Cherry MY boards.

Offline Brummell

  • Posts: 104
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #13 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 17:51:18 »
Quote from: mr626;386354
Having seen some pictures of the HHKB Pros...I can see why you guys like them. Must be great to type on.

By far and away my favorite keyboard, I love the thing.  I'm buying another this week.
Logged
Unicomp Space Saver | Filco Majestouch Blue | IBM Model M | Filco Majestouch Brown | Realforce 86UB | Leopold Blue | HHKB Pro 2

Offline mr626

  • Posts: 214
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #14 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 18:33:04 »
Where would be the best place to buy one from that ships worldwide? I did a quick check and I can't see any vendor that sells them in my country.
Logged

Offline jpm804

  • Posts: 477
  • Location: YaY Area ....
  • KeyCap Assasin
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #15 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 19:13:20 »
Quote from: mr626;386401
Where would be the best place to buy one from that ships worldwide? I did a quick check and I can't see any vendor that sells them in my country.

Looks like elitekeyboards ships to australia...
Logged
REALFORCE|FILCO|HHKB|KBC POKER X|LEOPOLD|CM STORM|SIIG (GHSS)|IBM SSK

Offline Brummell

  • Posts: 104
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #16 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 19:15:01 »
Quote from: jpm804;386421
Looks like elitekeyboards ships to australia...
For around $49USD.
Logged
Unicomp Space Saver | Filco Majestouch Blue | IBM Model M | Filco Majestouch Brown | Realforce 86UB | Leopold Blue | HHKB Pro 2

Offline mr626

  • Posts: 214
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #17 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 19:21:13 »
Quote from: Brummell;386423
For around $49USD.

 
Sigh, and that's pretty cheap too as far as shipping keyboards here goes.
Logged

Offline Index

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 158
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #18 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 19:23:53 »
Quote from: mr626;386428
Sigh, and that's pretty cheap too as far as shipping keyboards here goes.


Do IT!
Logged
Gaming Keyboard: Leopold FC200RT/ABN
Work Keyboard: HHKB Pro 2 PD-KB400B

Offline mr626

  • Posts: 214
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #19 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 19:26:36 »
In the space of one thread, I've gone from saying I'll never spend that much to asking about how to get them shipped here!

But no, not quite ready to front that much money for a keyboard. I have plenty of cheaper options to explore first. Besides, if I go straight for something like a HHKB where else is there to go but down?
Logged

Offline Brummell

  • Posts: 104
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #20 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 19:50:59 »
Quote from: mr626;386431
In the space of one thread, I've gone from saying I'll never spend that much to asking about how to get them shipped here!

But no, not quite ready to front that much money for a keyboard. I have plenty of cheaper options to explore first. Besides, if I go straight for something like a HHKB where else is there to go but down?

Didn't anyone warn you about this place when you signed up?  Your wallet will be the first casualty.
Logged
Unicomp Space Saver | Filco Majestouch Blue | IBM Model M | Filco Majestouch Brown | Realforce 86UB | Leopold Blue | HHKB Pro 2

Offline peapody

  • Posts: 14
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #21 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 20:43:38 »
Quote from: mr626;386431
In the space of one thread, I've gone from saying I'll never spend that much to asking about how to get them shipped here!

But no, not quite ready to front that much money for a keyboard. I have plenty of cheaper options to explore first. Besides, if I go straight for something like a HHKB where else is there to go but down?

I went big and got myself the HHKB  Professional 1 for a nice price..$150. You just got to be patient to find a good deal too. My HHKB is one of three boards I have and I wish I sold off the other two for a printed HHKB. Might just do that - Really like the feel of the HHKB.
Logged

Offline digitalleftovers

  • Posts: 645
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #22 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 21:45:26 »
They go up for sale in the classifieds here quite often.  I would suggest getting a Poker to try the compact layout, but the resale value of an HHKB is so high, you might as well just get one.  You'd only be risking the loss of what you spend on shipping.
Logged
Keyboards:
Filco 104 MX Brown (Otaku) - FKBN104M/NPEK 黒い空
Ducky TKL MX Brown/Blue 80% (White) - 1087-F 白の空
KBC Poker MX Red with PBT Key Caps - PFCN6000

"Consumers use touch screens.  Producers use keyboards."

Offline Index

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 158
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #23 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 21:50:07 »
Well, right now im working out a keyboard design.

1) Tenkeyless
2) Programmable
3) 2 USB Hub (maybe more)
4) detachable cord
5) 3 channel cord system (same one as leopold)
6) plate mounted
7) cherry mx browns
8) cnc carved case

That's about it. First I need to finish my website.
Logged
Gaming Keyboard: Leopold FC200RT/ABN
Work Keyboard: HHKB Pro 2 PD-KB400B

Offline jpm804

  • Posts: 477
  • Location: YaY Area ....
  • KeyCap Assasin
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #24 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 22:03:14 »
Quote from: digitalleftovers;386496
They go up for sale in the classifieds here quite often.  I would suggest getting a Poker to try the compact layout, but the resale value of an HHKB is so high, you might as well just get one.  You'd only be risking the loss of what you spend on shipping.

I would recommend this also and try a poker first to see if you like the form factor.. That is what i did to make sure that it wasnt too small and also if not having dedicated arrow keys would be an issue.

This at least set expectations for me if I wanted a HHKB2...
Logged
REALFORCE|FILCO|HHKB|KBC POKER X|LEOPOLD|CM STORM|SIIG (GHSS)|IBM SSK

Offline theferenc

  • Posts: 1327
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #25 on: Sun, 24 July 2011, 22:22:09 »
Just remember, the HHKB has a different layout than the poker, even if they are similar sizes. While it's my preferred layout, it is definitely not for everyone. The obvious complaint being the lack of arrow keys, though I don't miss them at all, myself. I even mapped the same second layer to my IBM keyboards, which have also been put in that layout.
Logged
HHKB Pro 2 -- Custom UNIX layout Unicomp Customizer 101 -- IBM Model M 1391401 (modded to UNIX layout) -- IBM 1397000 (also UNIX layout) -- SSK in UNIX layout -- Model F 122 key in UNIX layout (Soarer USB "native")
 
CST L-TracX trackball -- Kensington Expert Mouse trackball

Offline Aznguyen316

  • Posts: 171
  • Location: US-FL
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #26 on: Mon, 25 July 2011, 00:10:24 »
This thread makes me want to do crazy things lol. I want a hhkb pro2. Thanks to OP and this forum I started looking at my options. An amazon reseller carries hhkbs for $277 + $13 shipped mmm similar price as EK but I have $100 in gift cards on amazon which would work toward this.  I got a poker red incoming so I think I'll wait to mess with that first. And I got a filco brown last week. I've only been a member for a couple weeks but damn I'm spending dough already.
Logged

Offline digitalleftovers

  • Posts: 645
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #27 on: Mon, 25 July 2011, 00:16:37 »
Quote from: Aznguyen316;386578
This thread makes me want to do crazy things lol. I want a hhkb pro2. Thanks to OP and this forum I started looking at my options. An amazon reseller carries hhkbs for $277 + $13 shipped mmm similar price as EK but I have $100 in gift cards on amazon which would work toward this.  I got a poker red incoming so I think I'll wait to mess with that first. And I got a filco brown last week. I've only been a member for a couple weeks but damn I'm spending dough already.

"Welcome to geekhack! We apologize about your wallet."

Since the owner of EK is long time member here, I always want to support him when I can, but an HHKB for $100 bucks off is deal too good to refuse.  You could even resell it at profit if you didn't want it!
Logged
Keyboards:
Filco 104 MX Brown (Otaku) - FKBN104M/NPEK 黒い空
Ducky TKL MX Brown/Blue 80% (White) - 1087-F 白の空
KBC Poker MX Red with PBT Key Caps - PFCN6000

"Consumers use touch screens.  Producers use keyboards."

Offline jpm804

  • Posts: 477
  • Location: YaY Area ....
  • KeyCap Assasin
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #28 on: Mon, 25 July 2011, 01:45:44 »
Quote from: Aznguyen316;386578
This thread makes me want to do crazy things lol. I want a hhkb pro2. Thanks to OP and this forum I started looking at my options. An amazon reseller carries hhkbs for $277 + $13 shipped mmm similar price as EK but I have $100 in gift cards on amazon which would work toward this.  I got a poker red incoming so I think I'll wait to mess with that first. And I got a filco brown last week. I've only been a member for a couple weeks but damn I'm spending dough already.

Hahaha ... same boat as you. Think we probably joined around the same time this month...have a filco brown and poker blue. Had a noppoo mini, sold it since I just got a RF 86UB...defintely not a poor mans hobby if you really start collecting them.

Also might want to check if you can use those amazon GC's on third party sellers on amazon. I thought you could only use the amazon GC's to buy stuff sold by amazon or through amazon directly.. third party items did not qualify.

Updated: looks like it might be third party merchant specific if they want to accept it or not...probably best way to test is try to buy the item and if the GC is able to be deducted should be good.
« Last Edit: Mon, 25 July 2011, 01:53:26 by jpm804 »
Logged
REALFORCE|FILCO|HHKB|KBC POKER X|LEOPOLD|CM STORM|SIIG (GHSS)|IBM SSK

Offline Aznguyen316

  • Posts: 171
  • Location: US-FL
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #29 on: Mon, 25 July 2011, 08:15:58 »
Yup I checked.  Put it in my cart, went through checkout and it deducted the GC balance toward the keyboard. So yeah... I licked my lips but am currently resisting until I at least get the poker in. How are you liking the poker? I am kind of hoping I really like it so I won't be tempted to get the HHKB. I'm wanting a small form factor kb though. Hmmm

Also, looks like I joined a day after you. Haha :)
« Last Edit: Mon, 25 July 2011, 08:18:17 by Aznguyen316 »
Logged

Offline hcry4

  • HHKB Hoarder
  • Posts: 403
  • Location: SF, CA
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #30 on: Mon, 25 July 2011, 09:11:09 »
Quote from: Aznguyen316;386578
An amazon reseller carries hhkbs for $277 + $13 shipped...


I bought all three of mine from USER SIDE.
Logged

Offline Aznguyen316

  • Posts: 171
  • Location: US-FL
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #31 on: Mon, 25 July 2011, 09:21:29 »
ah yes User Side is the company selling through Amazon. It seems you were happy with their service to have bought three.  Even more reasons to take the plunge.
Logged

Offline rodya

  • Posts: 115
  • Location: Southern California
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #32 on: Mon, 25 July 2011, 19:18:49 »
Congrats, I love my HHKB.

imav's board looks sweet!  I wish they offered the purple wasd without the arrows on front though.
Logged

Offline aggiejy

  • ** Moderator Emeritus
  • Posts: 1126
  • Location: ~Austin, Texas
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #33 on: Mon, 25 July 2011, 23:58:59 »
This thread sucks and owes me $307.  That thing they say about this site and your wallet isn't a joke.  There should be a Keyboardaholics Anonymous.

But... Thursday or Friday will be fun. :)
Logged

Offline jpm804

  • Posts: 477
  • Location: YaY Area ....
  • KeyCap Assasin
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #34 on: Tue, 26 July 2011, 01:35:44 »
Quote from: aggiejy;387237
This thread sucks and owes me $307.  That thing they say about this site and your wallet isn't a joke.  There should be a Keyboardaholics Anonymous.

But... Thursday or Friday will be fun. :)

Nice where did you end up picking it up from?
Logged
REALFORCE|FILCO|HHKB|KBC POKER X|LEOPOLD|CM STORM|SIIG (GHSS)|IBM SSK

Offline aggiejy

  • ** Moderator Emeritus
  • Posts: 1126
  • Location: ~Austin, Texas
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #35 on: Tue, 26 July 2011, 02:26:51 »
EliteKeyboards.com - I've bought from them in the past and the resale is so high on these that I didn't feel like waiting around forever for a good used one that happened to match my preference.  (Dark, printed)  
I also bought the lavender wasd keys and the red escape key along with ground shipping, hence the price of $307.  

My only hesitation was the lack of arrow keys, but after playing around with it on my other boards, I think it won't be too bad.  (Less arm movement!) First topre board though, super excited!  It's what I was going to get in March, but chickened out and got another cherry board.  We'll see. :)
Logged

Offline jpm804

  • Posts: 477
  • Location: YaY Area ....
  • KeyCap Assasin
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #36 on: Tue, 26 July 2011, 02:54:01 »
congrats on the HHKB,,,luckily you can order from EK and not get charged tax...sucks being in cali sometimes.

Picked up a the same keyboard as you tonight also, used but for the price it was worth it.

Let me know your feedback when you get.. Got my RF 86UB today also and love the topre switches now.
Logged
REALFORCE|FILCO|HHKB|KBC POKER X|LEOPOLD|CM STORM|SIIG (GHSS)|IBM SSK

Offline Index

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 158
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #37 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 12:29:10 »
So, my HHKB should come in today at work. Im just waiting and waiting and waiting. Where's my keyboard!!!
Logged
Gaming Keyboard: Leopold FC200RT/ABN
Work Keyboard: HHKB Pro 2 PD-KB400B

Offline Index

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 158
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #38 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 13:22:09 »
Just got it, idk how I feel about the topre switches. I love everything else about this keyboard. Like the keys feel alot harder to type on than my old das with cherry browns. Maybe I just need to get used to these? Idk, right now I wish these had cherry browns. Also, my fingers kinda hurts to type on these. Also, I definitely won't be using these in SC2. Double tapping is really hard on this. I'm going to give it a couple of weeks.

/first impressions rant
Logged
Gaming Keyboard: Leopold FC200RT/ABN
Work Keyboard: HHKB Pro 2 PD-KB400B

Offline hcry4

  • HHKB Hoarder
  • Posts: 403
  • Location: SF, CA
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #39 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 13:39:32 »
Quote from: Index;388835
Just got it, idk how I feel about the topre switches. I love everything else about this keyboard. Like the keys feel alot harder to type on than my old das with cherry browns. Maybe I just need to get used to these? Idk, right now I wish these had cherry browns. Also, my fingers kinda hurts to type on these. Also, I definitely won't be using these in SC2. Double tapping is really hard on this. I'm going to give it a couple of weeks.

/first impressions rant

 
I find the keys a lot less fatiguing, especially on my left pinky.
« Last Edit: Thu, 28 July 2011, 13:41:41 by hcry4 »
Logged

Offline Aznguyen316

  • Posts: 171
  • Location: US-FL
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #40 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 13:40:36 »
I've heard there's a breaking in period, not necessarily with the keys but with your fingers lol.  Keep us updated, I'm very interested in this keyboard still, however my Poker Red, I've been remapping keys via software and getting the caps + wasd to remap to arrow keys has really improved the functionality of this keyboard all around.
Logged

Offline Index

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 158
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #41 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 13:45:19 »
Yeah, it really could be that. I'm going to take this baby home and play some SC2 games with it. We'll see how it holds up. If anything I'm still going to use this at work. Im really liking this layout.
Logged
Gaming Keyboard: Leopold FC200RT/ABN
Work Keyboard: HHKB Pro 2 PD-KB400B

Offline Exoverture

  • Posts: 110
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #42 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 13:50:23 »
Quote from: Index;388835
Just got it, idk how I feel about the topre switches. I love everything else about this keyboard. Like the keys feel alot harder to type on than my old das with cherry browns. Maybe I just need to get used to these? Idk, right now I wish these had cherry browns. Also, my fingers kinda hurts to type on these. Also, I definitely won't be using these in SC2. Double tapping is really hard on this. I'm going to give it a couple of weeks.

/first impressions rant

I never found topre switches impressive. They do feel a lot like well made rubber dome keyboards. The differences are insignificant besides the better build quality.

I much prefer cherry browns to them - I had ordered a HHKB, Realforce 55g and variable. I just don't find them that great. I think the hype surrounding them is what makes people want to have them, and the looks are definitely nice. But other than that, I didn't like them as an actual keyboard to type or game on comparatively.

The layout of the HHKB is nice though, if you like that kind of a layout. I personally couldn't adjust to it because of my work computer being a normal layout. I don't mind that though, for gaming I much prefer the standard layout.
« Last Edit: Thu, 28 July 2011, 13:54:27 by Exoverture »
Logged

Offline peapody

  • Posts: 14
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #43 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 17:26:56 »
I think it is a love hate thing with the topres. Sometimes I really love the feel but sometimes I get fatigue from it and revert back to my browns which always feel good.

Also - I am not feeling the HHKB spacebar. Hate the angle and the squeak.
Logged

Offline Larry Dallas

  • Posts: 54
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #44 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 18:27:53 »
I love the Topre switches, I find the feel and the sound sublime. After I got my HHKB, I was planning on getting a full size Realforce, but between the HHKB and the Poker, which I carry in my laptop bag, it feels weird now to use a regular keyboard and take my hands off the     home row to use the arrow keys.
Logged

Offline prd

  • Posts: 33
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #45 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 18:58:42 »
Quote from: Exoverture;388858
I never found topre switches impressive. They do feel a lot like well made rubber dome keyboards. The differences are insignificant besides the better build quality.

I much prefer cherry browns to them - I had ordered a HHKB, Realforce 55g and variable. I just don't find them that great. I think the hype surrounding them is what makes people want to have them, and the looks are definitely nice. But other than that, I didn't like them as an actual keyboard to type or game on comparatively.

The layout of the HHKB is nice though, if you like that kind of a layout. I personally couldn't adjust to it because of my work computer being a normal layout. I don't mind that though, for gaming I much prefer the standard layout.

What's the quality difference between the Realforce and the HHKB?
Logged

Offline Atenacius

  • Posts: 224
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #46 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 19:03:27 »
Better to drop close to $300 on keyboard while you're single. My girlfriend would kill me if I bought any Topre keyboard at this point.
Logged

Keychron Q6 GATERON G PRO YELLOW
Vortex Pok3r CHERRY MX RED
Das Keyboard Model S CHERRY MX BLUE
IBM Model M 1391401 09 MAR 93

Offline prd

  • Posts: 33
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #47 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 19:08:15 »
Quote from: Atenacius;389028
Better to drop close to $300 on keyboard while you're single. My girlfriend would kill me if I bought any Topre keyboard at this point.

You're looking at things from the wrong perspective. Spending too much money is just an incentive to make more money.

EDIT: Hm, the opposite is also true.
« Last Edit: Thu, 28 July 2011, 19:26:24 by prd »
Logged

Offline peapody

  • Posts: 14
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #48 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 19:22:34 »
Quote from: Atenacius;389028
Better to drop close to $300 on keyboard while you're single. My girlfriend would kill me if I bought any Topre keyboard at this point.

Unless you are the girlfriend.

My boyfriend thinks I am strange for my techy habits. He hates my blank HHKB.
Logged

Offline spdx

  • Posts: 75
F@#& It! Buying a HHKB Pro 2
« Reply #49 on: Thu, 28 July 2011, 19:33:26 »
Quote from: Atenacius;389028
Better to drop close to $300 on keyboard while you're single. My girlfriend would kill me if I bought any Topre keyboard at this point.
Never tell her and don't marry her. :p
Logged
Pages:  [1] 2 »  All   Go Up
« previous next »