RF 87U All-45g "EK Edition", worth it?

[BlindRAGE606]

I was either contemplating on getting the HHKB Pro 2 or the EK Edition RF, suggestions? Which one should I get?

Thanks

[khaangaaroo]

There's a recent thread here that started to talk about HHKB vs Realforce, and then of course got off topic into Topre bashing and defending...haha
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37581.0

[rootwyrm]

I was either contemplating on getting the HHKB Pro 2 or the EK Edition RF, suggestions? Which one should I get?

Thanks

Tell you the same thing I've been saying all along:
Nobody can tell you which is better. Any one of us can tell you what we like. Any one of us can give you an opinion on which layout is better for us. But there is no such thing as "better" unless one of them has build quality or reliability issues. Since both examples here are of about equivalent quality, it's strictly a matter of which layout works for you.

[BlindRAGE606]

I was either contemplating on getting the HHKB Pro 2 or the EK Edition RF, suggestions? Which one should I get?

Thanks

Tell you the same thing I've been saying all along:
Nobody can tell you which is better. Any one of us can tell you what we like. Any one of us can give you an opinion on which layout is better for us. But there is no such thing as "better" unless one of them has build quality or reliability issues. Since both examples here are of about equivalent quality, it's strictly a matter of which layout works for you.

Seems like you're stil stuck on ranting from the previous thread. Discuss positive and negatives without thread crapping this one into oblivion like you did the other thread.

[khaangaaroo]

I think the point that rootwyrm was trying to make is that many of the differences between HHKB and Realforce can't be listed as pros or cons like you're asking for. The ways in which they are different can be good or bad for the user depending on personal preference.

Size - Some people like portability and the extra desk space from the HHKB. Some people would rather have the extra keys.
Layout - Some people find the HHKB layout with modifier keys more efficient cause the don't have to move their hands around as much. Some people get annoyed they have to press extra keys for things like directional arrows.
Detachable USB cable - Can be useful, or just an extra point of possible hardware failure. For people who keep their keyboards in one place all the time, the feature doesn't even matter.
Metal plate mount vs plastic mount - Both seem durable enough. Some say it makes a little bit of difference in typing-feel. Again, personal preference.

However, there are some differences that can be seen as better for one board than another. Although they're hardly deal breakers.
USB hub on the HHKB.
More keycap sets available for Realforce's standard sized keys than HHKB on EliteKeyboards.

[daerid]

Personally, the HHKB is the best typing experience I've ever had. However, I tend to use the 87u's more frequently due to my heavy use of Visual Studio.

If you need easy access to arrow keys and the ins/del/home/end/pgup/pgdn cluster, then the 87U will probably be a better choice. If you want portability, go with the HHKB. The HHKB is actually louder than the RF, since there's no metal plate to dampen the vibrations, but it's a very very satisfying thock.

I have the standard RF 87u 45g, not the EK edition, but I wish I had gotten the EK edition (Red LEDs, yummy). IMO, you can't go wrong either way. It just depends if you want to take the time to learn the HHKB layout.

[karljs]

I like the HHKB a great deal, but ended up switching to a 45g RF full time. While I got used to the layout, I also do a lot of work on the move with my laptop. Switching between the two isn't incredibly easy.

[pitashen]

They are good boards if you got the cash.
As for HHKB, just make sure that you like the layout. If you are unsure about the layout, just get the RF.

[daerid]

Personally, I find the HHKB to be perfect for laptop, mobile use. But then again that's because my laptop is a MBA 11", which the HHKB fits on as if made for it. Coupled with one o' deez and one o' deez and it's the perfect mobile typing nirvana.

[thegunner100]

I think the OP is just trolling.

[BlindRAGE606]

I think the OP is just trolling.

It's a legitimate question. I was about to pull the trigger on one of these, and just wondered what the GH community thinks.

[thegunner100]

Ever since the search function was fixed, no one seems to know how to use it. But back when it was broken, people were just QQing about it not working, and then ripster would tell people to google it instead.

[boost]

I think the OP is just trolling.

just wondered what the GH community thinks.

It's a personal preference thing. You can't decided on what you like out of these 2 keyboards without testing them...

I would go with the RF 55g tho

[TotalChaos]

I was either contemplating on getting the HHKB Pro 2 or the EK Edition RF, suggestions? Which one should I get?

I would wait for HHKB  Lite 2.  Real Cursor Keys FTW!

[fuzzybaffy]

Man... Now that my Realforce has been given more time to get broken in, I'm liking these a lot more!

Edit: Gotta say... it's real interesting to see the word "Realforce" in a post written by me. Never thought I'd own one of these!

[daerid]

I would wait for HHKB  Lite 2.  Real Cursor Keys FTW!

Okay, now I know you're just trolling