Author Topic: red esc key & blank purple wasd keys for HHKB (Read 9718 times)

watduzhkstand4 · « **on:** Sun, 13 September 2009, 18:52:50 »

It is available at elitekeyboards.com
http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,keycaps&pid=hh_redesc
http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,keycaps&pid=hh_wasdn

What do you guys think about the price?

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 13 September 2009, 19:03:12 »

Quote from: ripster;117663

Awwwwww - there goes the neighborhood.

That's so cheap it just lost it's leet status.

I think my second post at Geekhack was "Why would anybody be crazy enough to pay $35 for a WASD and Red Key set on Ebay". Yep, that's what it was.

I asked stlensbar, he said he can do it for $28.

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 13 September 2009, 19:30:54 »

lmfao I'm gonna get it no matter what but it kinda just surprised me when I saw that it was $22 shipped from elitekeyboards and $28 shipped from stlensbar and his location is Japan.

o2dazone · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 13 September 2009, 19:31:38 »

woot grabbed two! Kind of wish they didn't have "esc" on them, but that's ok, I can live with it
also $2.50 ground to Nevada

rdjack21 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 13 September 2009, 21:16:14 »

Nice. Now I guess I'm going to have to get a set as well. But wait a minute the dyed one I do have looks just as good! Hm maybe I will wait and get them when I get my next HHKB Pro.

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 13 September 2009, 23:31:04 »

I just happily ordered a set for myself x]!

sggsix · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 13 September 2009, 23:42:53 »

Good find HK. )))

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 13 September 2009, 23:44:09 »

Quote from: sggsix;117691

Good find HK. )))

hehehe are you gonna order a set for yours? =]

sggsix · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 13 September 2009, 23:45:19 »

Probably, i hope it doesn't sell out too soon, cause i probably have to wait until next weekend.

wellington1869 · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 13 September 2009, 23:48:24 »

Quote from: o2dazone;117672

woot grabbed two! Kind of wish they didn't have "esc" on them,

you can always rub it out with one hand

wellington1869 · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 13 September 2009, 23:49:19 »

Quote from: watduzhkstand4;117660

It is available at elitekeyboards.com
http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,keycaps&pid=hh_redesc
http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,keycaps&pid=hh_wasdn

What do you guys think about the price?

Its a good thing it doesnt come with a controller board

yode · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 01:35:17 »

Quote from: wellington1869;117694

you can always rub it out with one hand

oh lawd

kyamei · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 02:23:39 »

I was thinking of ordering 2 sets (101 and HHKB), but shipping for 1 set is $4.50, 2 sets is $12. Strange. Probably just going to order 1 set since HHKB keys feel a bit different from the 101 keys.

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 04:52:56 »

when the newsletter first said they were coming out i inquired about the price, he said $4+16 (it hasn't changed much)

but that is way
way
WAY
too much money for 4 keys

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 11:05:41 »

im just saying that

4 keys: $20
60 keys: $60
60 keys and a board: $244

rdjack21 · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 11:25:57 »

Na I prefer Japanese, Lexis and Acura but they are still the same as a BMW or Audi price wise. Maybe that is why I'm driving a Honda instead.

MsKeyboard · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 11:35:04 »

I can't speak to the price of this actual item, since it is not being supplied by me, but I would ask you to consider that what you are complaining about is the value of basically a custom order part.

You can't walk into a Walmart and put your hands on them, nor can you find them on Amazon. They are being supplied because someone voiced an interest, and the manufacturer responded by either making them themselves or special ordering them from their vendor. They will not match in any way the pricing of the keys the manufacturer could pull from inventory and supply as extra.

Supply and demand = pricing

Not really what you want to hear, but thought this should be put into perspective. These keys make your keyboard special, and special always costs more money.

Later.........

rdjack21 · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 11:41:26 »

Quote from: AndrewZorn;117764

im just saying that

4 keys: $20
60 keys: $60
60 keys and a board: $244

What ripster is trying to say here is that the HHKB Pro is the Luxury keyboard of keyboards and like Luxury cars you will and do pay for the privilege of owning one including the high cost options. With all the price analyzing you are doing on the HHKB Pro it may not be the right keyboard for you no matter how good it is. You either want it or you don't if you do want it quit quibbling over the cost and just get it because they are not going to change the price to make you feel better about it.

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 11:47:06 »

calm down the thread starter said

Quote

What do you guys think about the price?

as the only conversation starter... and i think it is outrageous. not that the hhkb is that outrageously priced... it's a keyboard manufacturer making these, not some guy, they have been making colored keys on their realforce line for a while, so did it really take that much effort to put some out for the hhkb?

first day they are available for people who have been wanting them for a while. im just saying i think it is too much for pay and a lot of that money is going toward markup and not cost.
they are not making one key for each person that orders, they made many and will sell them off slowly.

rdjack21 · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 12:15:16 »

Again premium keyboard, premium parts cost.

Actually I'm not sure who is making the HHKB Pro. It has a Topre Switch and Topre may be selling some of the parts to PFU (domes, springs) but PFU may be doing all the rest. Personally I think Topre is making the HHKB as a OEM product but still the price of the key would be something like this:
Topre -> PFU (markup applied)
PFU -> Elitekeyboards (markup applied)
The double markup applied will affect your end cost.

I just wish Topre/Realforce would directly sell the keys which should bring them down a little but I bet not by much.

MsKeyboard · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 12:26:17 »

You are right, PFU is the owner of the HHKB Pro, and directly sets pricing and availability. Topre is only the manufacturer, not the distributor.

Topre keys should be available soon.

Later.....

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 14:22:00 »

I'm not complaining about the price, I was just wondering what you guys think about them. I bought a set myself.

rdjack21 · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 14:49:23 »

Quote from: MsKeyboard;117803

You are right, PFU is the owner of the HHKB Pro, and directly sets pricing and availability. Topre is only the manufacturer, not the distributor.

Topre keys should be available soon.

Later.....

Yep verified the HHKB Pro reports itself as a Topre keyboard to the OS when you plug it in.

As far as the price of the keys go I under stand the pricing structure and will get the Red escape with the next HHKB Pro I purchase. But don't need it for the one I have. I also have no use for the WSAD keys so will not get those.

Will most likely also get a set of blank white keys as well for dying/Plasti-dipping.

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 17:29:42 »

hey, i might not even have a keyboard by that time, so i won't really be late on the bandwagon.

red escape keys. what a bandwagon. they look cool but really.

EDIT and after typing this, i wonder just how blasphemous it is.

microsoft windows · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 18:21:47 »

That keyboard they pictured with the red Esc key would drive me nuts with its illegible keys.

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 20:08:28 »

despite my firm beliefs, it almost goes without saying that if i am already spending $244 on a keyboard and $17 for shipping that i would also go ahead and add on a $4.50 accessory.

JulienC · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 20:37:39 »

I'd like a red ESC key, but shipping to Canada is $20.00 ...

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 20:50:19 »

Quote from: JulienC;117947

I'd like a red ESC key, but shipping to Canada is $20.00 ...

lol that's very unfortunate =(

majestouch · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 21:44:57 »

Quote from: JulienC;117947

I'd like a red ESC key, but shipping to Canada is $20.00 ...

Thanks for the heads-up, that was a mistake, sorry. The postage should be saner now.

majestouch · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 21:45:28 »

Quote from: ripster;117957

At least Majestouch left me one business opportunity. Wonder how many red Esc keys I can stuff in one of these?
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The Beaver PC!

JulienC · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 21:58:25 »

Quote from: majestouch;117964

Thanks for the heads-up, that was a mistake, sorry. The postage should be saner now.

Thanks for the quick response, now it's a reasonable shipping price, I just ordered one

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 22:22:19 »

@ Majestouch
How will you be shipping these keys? =D I was checking out and the shipping said it will be shipped via ground shipping. I didn't think you would ship it via UPS ground for a couple of tiny keys. I was just wondering what shipping service it would be. Thanks! =D

majestouch · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 22:45:56 »

Quote from: watduzhkstand4;117972

@ Majestouch
How will you be shipping these keys? =D I was checking out and the shipping said it will be shipped via ground shipping. I didn't think you would ship it via UPS ground for a couple of tiny keys. I was just wondering what shipping service it would be. Thanks! =D

For the ground option, USPS First class with delivery confirmation. 2day is USPS Priority.

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 14 September 2009, 23:06:12 »

Quote from: majestouch;117977

For the ground option, USPS First class with delivery confirmation. 2day is USPS Priority.

Thanks! I can't wait until they arrive =P

xyzzy · « **Reply #34 on:** Tue, 15 September 2009, 03:39:14 »

Is there any difference between the red Esc and purple WASD for the HHKB and for the Realforce series?

I thought they were identicals but after reading some comments in this thread I'm not so sure now.

As far as I understand the HHKB keycaps will fit the Realforce boards but maybe there's some slight difference in shape/materials?

sggsix · « **Reply #35 on:** Tue, 15 September 2009, 08:25:48 »

Quote from: xyzzy;118021

Is there any difference between the red Esc and purple WASD for the HHKB and for the Realforce series?

I thought they were identicals but after reading some comments in this thread I'm not so sure now.

As far as I understand the HHKB keycaps will fit the Realforce boards but maybe there's some slight difference in shape/materials?

My realforce 101 has different types of keys than my HHKB Pro 2. The texture and shape seem different.

The 87U might be the same though?

itlnstln · « **Reply #36 on:** Tue, 15 September 2009, 10:04:23 »

The last thing I would stuff into a beaver is red Esc keys.

rdjack21 · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 15 September 2009, 10:48:24 »

I have put HHKB Pro keys on my 86/87U and they fit perfectly. Same shape and feel as the originals. I've even put some of the bigger keys on as well with no issues.

o2dazone · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 15 September 2009, 21:36:55 »

Cost might be high...but $10 isn't exactly breaking the bank when you've dumped $250 on a keyboard. Also if you feel it's too high, don't buy it, problem solved on your end.

Hofy · « **Reply #39 on:** Wed, 16 September 2009, 08:58:10 »

Any news on the Alps Filco red Esc keys that where listed in the newsletter also?

sggsix · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 16 September 2009, 11:36:11 »

W00t i just ordered mine. I was debating on blank or labeled since my HHKB is labeled. But, I ended up choosing blank and I dont know why. Unfortunately for me though, I think the Red ESC and Lavender WASD look cooler on the white HHKB and I have the black one.

itlnstln · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 16 September 2009, 12:13:18 »

Quote from: sggsix;118454

W00t i just ordered mine. I was debating on blank or labeled since my HHKB is labeled. But, I ended up choosing blank and I dont know why. Unfortunately for me though, I think the Red ESC and Lavender WASD look cooler on the white HHKB and I have the black one.

I just got blank keys for my Filco, and other than my brain getting in the way (i.e. thinking about where the keys are) every once in awhile, I haven't really noticed a difference in my work. I don't even have any trouble with finding symbols on the number keys. The only other problem I have is finding the home row on occasion. I guess I used to look at the keyboard when I would stray from the home row.

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 16 September 2009, 13:59:49 »

Quote from: sggsix;118454

W00t i just ordered mine. I was debating on blank or labeled since my HHKB is labeled. But, I ended up choosing blank and I dont know why. Unfortunately for me though, I think the Red ESC and Lavender WASD look cooler on the white HHKB and I have the black one.

I guess it's time to get a white one! =D

o2dazone · « **Reply #43 on:** Wed, 16 September 2009, 23:08:34 »

woohoo

rdjack21 · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 17 September 2009, 00:40:22 »

Nice it looks good on that white HHKB

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 17 September 2009, 00:55:26 »

Quote from: o2dazone;118639

woohoo
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where do you live o2dazone?! I still haven't received mine yet!

o2dazone · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 17 September 2009, 10:25:10 »

from Diamond Bar to Las Vegas, it's about 250 miles.

skriefal · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 17 September 2009, 13:54:40 »

Got mine yesterday (in Utah), so they're on their way to the new owners.

itlnstln · « **Reply #48 on:** Thu, 17 September 2009, 14:00:57 »

Quote from: skriefal;118798

Got mine yesterday (in Utah), so they're on their way to the new owners.

Provo, UT? Do you know an Alan Stanwyck?

watduzhkstand4 · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 17 September 2009, 16:33:45 »

got it and it looks sick =]

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Author Topic: red esc key & blank purple wasd keys for HHKB (Read 9718 times)