HHKB TYPE S

[alvinliang]

Just want to let  you guys know, the Japan online store have the HHKB type s for $444 now, shipping is $26 for EMS. I have no idea if it would change over time, some what affect by the currency?
Also, if u want the HHKB PRO JP, you can chat with them. They are really nice.
http://www.smartimports.net/HHKBPRO2S/

[nar]

Its still cheaper to buy direct from a Japanese Store using a Buying Agent. Though only by a bit (Though if you find a Japanese Store having a HHKB Type-S on sale, its going to be much cheaper).

[maxlugar]

An outstanding keyboard - the Type S provides a better typing experience than the standard HHKB Pro 2.  I can't get enough of that smooth and precise typing action.  No other keyboard feels quite like the HHKB Pro 2 Type S, including all the Realforce varieties with similar Topre keyswitches.

The HHKB Pro 2 Type S is a lot of coin for a keyboard, costing as much or more than many laptops, even approaching the cost of an iPad.

When I got mine last December from Elitekeyboards.com, they were out of the Type S with the printed keycaps.  I had to buy a Type S with blank keycaps plus a set of replacement printed HHKB keycaps.  The total outlay for the keyboard, printed keycap set, and Realforce 23U numeric keypad was well over $700 USD.

Was it worth it?  Hell ya!

Besides my PC AT 84-key Model F with the large Backspace mod, the only other keyboards I use are a HHKB Pro 2 and HHKB Pro 2 Type S  (each with a Realforce 23U numeric keypad for cursor control keys!)

I suspect many of the people critical of the HHKB for reasons other than the key layout and lack of dedicated cursor control keys couldn't afford to buy one anyway    ;-)