Author Topic: Topre lovers, brace yourselves... (Read 103914 times)

metalliqaz · « **Reply #50 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 13:23:05 »

Awwwww shiiiiiiii

ktownhero · « **Reply #51 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 13:29:04 »

Um... when and/or where can I buy one of these?

dreamingftw · « **Reply #52 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 13:31:15 »

musss... has.... nao!!!

orlando · « **Reply #53 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 15:41:38 »

I need to increase my keyboard addiction funds ... soo many things I want!

Moosecraft · « **Reply #54 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 15:58:50 »

Wow this is awesome, but still think I would like an HHKB more. Gotta get me some topre

Vintage · « **Reply #55 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 16:00:46 »

Looks nice.

I want the keypad

Kmynis · « **Reply #56 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 16:36:47 »

LF korean dude who could proxy this thing for me...What else can I say?

The_Beast · « **Reply #57 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 16:38:12 »

Look great and the price is just right!

daerid · « **Reply #58 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 16:42:34 »

Quote from: Kmynis on Fri, 12 April 2013, 16:36:47

LF korean dude who could proxy this thing for me...What else can I say?

DITTO

002 · « **Reply #59 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 18:53:05 »

For Aussies, I have a feeling this board will be picked up by PC Case Gear. They said on their Facebook page they'd have new Topre keyboards in May

dante · « **Reply #60 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 19:01:45 »

There is a special place in hell for manufacturers who dedicate room on their 60% board for an Insert key.

esoomenona · « **Reply #61 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 19:10:36 »

Truly. We would be better off with a PrintScreen key in it's place!

calavera · « **Reply #62 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 19:24:37 »

More info:

According to the manufacturer, they chose PBT over dye sub or ABS for balancing price and quality. If they did dye sub (as is the norm for Topres) the price would have gone up $25~35 on top of it's current retail price of $172, landing closer to $200 in the end. Pricing is key as this board will serve as an entry level Topre board.

All parts except key caps are manufactured and shipped from Japan, assembled in China, then shipped to Korea where final packaging is done. Topre has agreed to build this board under the condition that it will not be sold in Japan.

A white version may become available in May~June.

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I understand the reason behind choosing PBT but damn, I would have preferred dye sub even if the price is close to $200. At least make it an option.

Turbo Slaab · « **Reply #63 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 19:32:04 »

Hmm. A reasonably priced topre board WITH dual CC holders in the corner??? I may have to jump on this!

calavera · « **Reply #64 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 19:48:28 »

lol, I like the term "CC holders."

chel- · « **Reply #65 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 23:00:58 »

I actually like the print color on the keycaps. Don't think I would like to use that layout though.

002 · « **Reply #66 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 23:32:48 »

The colour is nice, but I have my doubts about it's durability. Even the Topre made lasered caps will start to show signs of wear after a couple of years.
The recent JUSTSYSTEMS 108 board released in Japan came with lasered keycaps and was actually supplied with replacements for the high-frequency keys. I think Leopold achieved some level of durability on the FC700 by coating the lasered caps with some sort of transparent film which looked a bit crap. That was early days though, so I'm not sure if they have improved the look. Colour consistency of the caps themselves was also a bit of a problem from memory - this is visible even on black Topre caps though if you look hard enough.

Plater · « **Reply #67 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 23:47:14 »

very tempting board indeed. Wonder who will be the official resaler so I get get a hold of this baby!

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #68 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 01:42:33 »

Great find on this, calavera. I thought topre switches were patented? If companies that normally use cherry switches can now use topre, then I hope we see more of this diversity.

Michael · « **Reply #69 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 01:49:35 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 13 April 2013, 01:42:33

Great find on this, calavera. I thought topre switches were patented? If companies that normally use cherry switches can now use topre, then I hope we see more of this diversity.

I believe Leopold is a division of the parent company, which produces topre products.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #70 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 01:59:39 »

I was looking for more info on these keyboards and I found out some accessories that will be included.

Michael · « **Reply #71 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 02:02:38 »

She's kinda stiff....

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #72 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 02:05:45 »

Looks loose to me....

JK, I wouldn't know

calavera · « **Reply #73 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 02:33:50 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 13 April 2013, 01:42:33

Great find on this, calavera. I thought topre switches were patented? If companies that normally use cherry switches can now use topre, then I hope we see more of this diversity.

Leopold and Topre have collaborated before on something (some kind of manufacture related stuff? dunno) which has helped Leopold get the rights to use topres. I believe there was an attempt by a Chinese company but it failed due to Japan's complicated processes and high production costs.

This is an exclusive leopold-topre deal as far as I know. No other company will offer topres.

AKIMbO · « **Reply #74 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 04:14:53 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 13 April 2013, 02:05:45

Looks loose to me....

JK, I wouldn't know

At least she is safe....she is holding a board full of rubbers.

flacman · « **Reply #75 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 06:00:01 »

Quote from: AKIMbO on Sat, 13 April 2013, 04:14:53

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 13 April 2013, 02:05:45
Looks loose to me....

JK, I wouldn't know

At least she is safe....she is holding a board full of rubbers.

You, sir - have made my evening.

I'm really liking the new Windows-8 keycap. Other than that, it's making me regret buying the FC700R.

Will be interested to know how this holds up to RF 45g

Acetrak · « **Reply #76 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 09:35:22 »

I can't tell...does anyone know if this board use a standard space bar that can be replaced by sets that EK sell?

metalliqaz · « **Reply #77 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 10:19:37 »

I just can't figure out why they dedicate those two keys to Del and Insert. Should definitely be PgUp/PgDn. Who uses Insert for anything?

metalliqaz · « **Reply #78 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 10:21:20 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 13 April 2013, 01:42:33

Great find on this, calavera. I thought topre switches were patented? If companies that normally use cherry switches can now use topre, then I hope we see more of this diversity.

Leopold's logo is on my Realforce! I think they are no strangers to Topre

Photekq · « **Reply #79 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 10:33:50 »

Please have a distributor in EU... Please...

Acetrak · « **Reply #80 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 10:39:16 »

I like their fn layer for the arrow keys, home, end, pg up, pg down. I felt like I'll never use insert, too bad they're not remappable without 3rd party software

inteli722 · « **Reply #81 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 11:21:57 »

Seriously. Finally a "cheap" way to get Topre!

davkol · « **Reply #82 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 11:23:33 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Sat, 13 April 2013, 10:19:37

Who uses Insert for anything?

Bunch of unix people for copypasta.

Michael · « **Reply #83 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 11:24:21 »

Quote from: davkol on Sat, 13 April 2013, 11:23:33

Quote from: metalliqaz on Sat, 13 April 2013, 10:19:37
Who uses Insert for anything?

Bunch of unix people for copypasta.

True. They are definitely targeting the HHKB-lover crowd with this one.

inteli722 · « **Reply #84 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 11:29:01 »

Quote from: Acetrak on Sat, 13 April 2013, 09:35:22

I can't tell...does anyone know if this board use a standard space bar that can be replaced by sets that EK sell?

It LOOKS standard, it looks to be a 6x spacebar (same measurement that's on the Realforce 87U), but I can't quite tell.

tp4tissue · « **Reply #85 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 11:35:22 »

Corea, I'm disappointed,

This girl needs more surgery.

And, braces

daerid · « **Reply #86 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 11:51:31 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Sat, 13 April 2013, 10:19:37

I just can't figure out why they dedicate those two keys to Del and Insert. Should definitely be PgUp/PgDn. Who uses Insert for anything?

Actually, I use insert quite a bit for copy/paste, especially in bash.

Quite a few useful Resharper shortcuts that use it, too.

Glod · « **Reply #87 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 12:34:24 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 13 April 2013, 01:59:39

I was looking for more info on these keyboards and I found out some accessories that will be included.

Need to get some model to pose with the GH60

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #88 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 12:34:46 »

Quote from: inteli722 on Sat, 13 April 2013, 11:29:01

Quote from: Acetrak on Sat, 13 April 2013, 09:35:22
I can't tell...does anyone know if this board use a standard space bar that can be replaced by sets that EK sell?

It LOOKS standard, it looks to be a 6x spacebar (same measurement that's on the Realforce 87U), but I can't quite tell.

If you look at the spacing of the modifers on the bottom row, then the spacebar is less than standard 6.25x, so it can only be 6x size.

Michael · « **Reply #89 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 12:42:07 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 13 April 2013, 12:34:46

If you look at the spacing of the modifers on the bottom row, then the spacebar is less than standard 6.25x, so it can only be 6x size.

Typical Leopold funky space bar. Meh.

inteli722 · « **Reply #90 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 13:12:26 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Sat, 13 April 2013, 12:42:07

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 13 April 2013, 12:34:46

If you look at the spacing of the modifers on the bottom row, then the spacebar is less than standard 6.25x, so it can only be 6x size.

Typical Leopold funky space bar. Meh.

From what I understand, it's not THAT funky on Topre. Oh well. Fingers crossed that this comes to the USA at its current price!

Michael · « **Reply #91 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 13:13:33 »

Quote from: inteli722 on Sat, 13 April 2013, 13:12:26

Quote from: Bro Caps on Sat, 13 April 2013, 12:42:07
Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 13 April 2013, 12:34:46

If you look at the spacing of the modifers on the bottom row, then the spacebar is less than standard 6.25x, so it can only be 6x size.

Typical Leopold funky space bar. Meh.

From what I understand, it's not THAT funky on Topre. Oh well. Fingers crossed that this comes to the USA at its current price!

It's definitely funky if it doesn't fit standard topre key cap sets.

inteli722 · « **Reply #92 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 13:15:17 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Sat, 13 April 2013, 13:13:33

Quote from: inteli722 on Sat, 13 April 2013, 13:12:26
Quote from: Bro Caps on Sat, 13 April 2013, 12:42:07
Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 13 April 2013, 12:34:46

If you look at the spacing of the modifers on the bottom row, then the spacebar is less than standard 6.25x, so it can only be 6x size.

Typical Leopold funky space bar. Meh.

From what I understand, it's not THAT funky on Topre. Oh well. Fingers crossed that this comes to the USA at its current price!

It's definitely funky if it doesn't fit standard topre key cap sets.

IIRC the Realforce 87U has a 6x spacebar, but I'm not quite sure having never owned one.

EDIT: I would be more worried about the Mods. They appear to be 1.25x instead of the standard 1.5x.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #93 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 14:42:18 »

Copypasta is seared into my brain as Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V

eth0s · « **Reply #94 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 14:50:53 »

What kind of caps are they?

daerid · « **Reply #95 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 15:00:32 »

I believe they are laser-etched PBT. Not sure about the space bar though.

KuhnTang · « **Reply #96 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 16:18:16 »

I knew a new Topre board would come out the sec EK put their tenkeyless on sale.

dreamingftw · « **Reply #97 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 16:22:30 »

Quote from: KuhnTang on Sat, 13 April 2013, 16:18:16

I knew a new Topre board would come out the sec EK put their tenkeyless on sale.

I believe they went on sale due to the currency exchange with Japan. Right?

AKIMbO · « **Reply #98 on:** Sat, 13 April 2013, 17:58:44 »

Quote from: dreamingftw on Sat, 13 April 2013, 16:22:30

Quote from: KuhnTang on Sat, 13 April 2013, 16:18:16
I knew a new Topre board would come out the sec EK put their tenkeyless on sale.
I believe they went on sale due to the currency exchange with Japan. Right?

Correct...usd to yen was/is very strong hence the lower price.

KuhnTang · « **Reply #99 on:** Sun, 14 April 2013, 01:17:13 »

I've been holding off buying a RealForce, the one I like the most. I like the HHKB, but I need arrows. Will there be a new version of either of these boards anytime soon?

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Author Topic: Topre lovers, brace yourselves... (Read 103914 times)