Keyboard for business trip and traveling

[Adgar]

For someone, Laptop or ipad is okay when go out,.But it's far from enough for a geek because we can not stand keyboard like that, So ,if you go out. What kind of keyboard will you take. Show us that.

[katushkin]

I would take a 75% board. It's probably my favourite layout in terms of practicality and size, but I use an 1800 board at work just because I need the numpad.

If you are in China, I would get a Keycool 84 with Kailh browns or blues

[SBJ]

Probably same as at home.
VA68M with Blacks, wouldn't want to disturb other people with a clicky switch.

[thatsmrdoctortoyou]

Definitely a smaller board when I travel. In the past I brought my Poker2 with mxclears, now the HHKB comes with me 

[bocahgundul]

HHKB BT?

[thatsmrdoctortoyou]

HHKB BT?

I wish... one day I'll do the BT mod that everyone keeps talking about. Unfortunately the official BT HHBK is outside of my budget for the moment.

[chyros]

I'd just bring something small and compact, like an AT101  .

[Gatix]

HHKB because it's lightweight

[klennkellon]

I'd just bring something small and compact, like an AT101  .

You could totally fit a bomb into an AT101.

[chyros]

I'd just bring something small and compact, like an AT101  .

You could totally fit a bomb into an AT101.

of course I could. I could even make one from scratch . You know, chemist's prerogative .

[Erzegovaz]

I'm going 6 months abroad for work and I'll bring my Leopold fc660m, with grifiti wrist

[steveachu]

HHKB hands down.

-Fits perfectly on top of a laptop
-One of the lightest keyboards out there
-Has a godlike layout
-The non-silenced HHKB is not obnoxiously loud
-Has a dedicated carrying case made by PFU
-Easy to hit high typing speeds
-Small, but doesn't sacrifice too much functionality like 40% boards

[xondat]

HHKB hands down.

-Fits perfectly on top of a laptop
-One of the lightest keyboards out there
-Has a godlike layout
-The non-silenced HHKB is not obnoxiously loud
-Has a dedicated carrying case made by PFU
-Easy to hit high typing speeds
-Small, but doesn't sacrifice too much functionality like 40% boards

Just make it the bluetooth version and then it's perfect.

HHKBT > everything else (unless you lube/purple slider it then whatever)

[zslane]

Nothing. For typical vacations, the BT keyboard built into my iPad case is perfectly adequate. It is not worth even stuffing a Pok3r into my luggage for so short a time.

If I were going to be gone for many months, I probably wouldn't be using my iPad for everything, I'd be using a desktop computer, and I'd have one of my Filco Majestouch-2's sent ahead.

[Geroximo]

I always thought the 2 USB Hubs on the HHKB would drain too much battery life from iPads and laptops?

[kawasaki161]

I always thought the 2 USB Hubs on the HHKB would drain too much battery life from iPads and laptops?

It's not the USB hubs, its the way the capacitive sensing works. The Bluetooth Controller from Hasu also has very limited battery life because of this, even with a rather high capacity battery.

[czarek]

It's not capacitive sensing because Relforce boards (55g 87U and variable weighted 104UB confirmed by me) work fine with iPad air and iPhone 6s.
Surprisingly even IBM Model M with USB adapter works fine with iPad, not to mention any other keyboard I tried. Myself I use GH60 when I want an external keyboard with an iPad. I've got mine with PCB mounted switches and ABS case so it's light and compact. It's also fully programmable of course

[moh18one]

You can take a tenkeyless keyboard like the Topre Realforce 87U or a Leopold FC660C. If you are travelling in a Asian Country you can get them for cheap compared to the price in EU or US.

[chuckdee]

miniVan or JD45 depending on what type of work I need to do.

[Adgar]

Thanks for your suggestion, Keycool 84 is affortable and easy catch. I also like it's usb interface. You can pull the usb easily without damage them. But talking about switch, I wanna try about cherry MX. Because I used to it . Does keycool fit for cherry MX.

I would take a 75% board. It's probably my favourite layout in terms of practicality and size, but I use an 1800 board at work just because I need the numpad.

If you are in China, I would get a Keycool 84 with Kailh browns or blues

[Adgar]

Hahahaha, If I have many mechanical keyboard, I would choose different one according to  the places where  I live   and people together with. To be honest, I like the voice of Mechanical Keyboard which sounds like beautiful songs. However, when you stay together

Probably same as at home.
VA68M with Blacks, wouldn't want to disturb other people with a clicky switch.

with other especially related to sleep. Your partners or others are  more important.

[Adgar]

This is the interesting USB interface.and portable size.

[DALExSNAIL]

Got a Pawn the other day from Bishop on here. 35% split space with win key bottom row, 7 layers with the teensy. This thing is tiny and well built, it's almost daily driver worthy because of the bottom row. but it's a hell of a travel board as well.

[Adgar]

I haven't  got a Capacitive Keyboard yet, I really hope I can have a one to match with my Mac in the future.

[Adgar]

AT101 ,Yes, I think you can take it with you go out, Especially join the war. AT101 will be a perfect shield.

[Adgar]

ipad is convenient, But somehow, I can't stand the feeling of  touching flat screen when I write something, Especially when I playing games and writting, Comparing with Keyboard the vitual keyboard always drive me crazy.

Nothing. For typical vacations, the BT keyboard built into my iPad case is perfectly adequate. It is not worth even stuffing a Pok3r into my luggage for so short a time.

If I were going to be gone for many months, I probably wouldn't be using my iPad for everything, I'd be using a desktop computer, and I'd have one of my Filco Majestouch-2's sent ahead.

[Adgar]

How about white fox? It both small and bueatiful.

[Adgar]

When I carry the twenkeyless keyboard, I alway think that it easy to be damaged.So,  a case  or bag is necessary.

[OfTheWild]

If I had to bring something along for the ride - say i planned on doing a lot of work from the plane/airport/hotel... it would be my HHKB HasuBT. You just cant beat it for size, weight, function.

[Adgar]

As a matter of fact. I ignore some before. Because  I only think that we only our keyboard only in hotel or Starbucks. However, we alway use our keyboard in vehicle.

If I had to bring something along for the ride - say i planned on doing a lot of work from the plane/airport/hotel... it would be my HHKB HasuBT. You just cant beat it for size, weight, function.

[ctm]

I would use a 60%, like my Alps64.

[kawasaki161]

It's not capacitive sensing because Relforce boards (55g 87U and variable weighted 104UB confirmed by me) work fine with iPad air and iPhone 6s.

They do work just fine, they just use a lot more battery than standard mechs do.

[FrostyBunny]

Magicforce68

[wodan]

I take my keyboard with me every time I work onsite at a customer (hate the shared/consultant desk keyboards ... Sticky and dirty) and usually take my HHKB JP Type-S. I agree with what others have said before me, it's perfect for that purpose. Lightweight, very calm, versatile (Hasu controller) and even dedicates arrows

[Adgar]

I hate the desk keyboard (in public location)too.Somehow,I always feel not very good when I using the keybord that I am not famillar with. Of course the sanitation is also a problem. It's a nightmare when you using  a keyboard that has been touched by thousands of different people.Oh... HHBK type-s is really wonderful keyboard that satisfy most of our requirements. Like Size switch feeling color and layout, I really wanna get one, Because  my work is related to write. And my girlfriend and family is far from the city that I am working now. So I spend  a lot of time on train that is why I  wanna get a HHKB type-s . It's only half of an A4 paper,You can put it into your backpack like a book. As many guys mentioned before. If the HHBK type-s is equipped with Bluetooth.That will

I take my keyboard with me every time I work onsite at a customer (hate the shared/consultant desk keyboards ... Sticky and dirty) and usually take my HHKB JP Type-S. I agree with what others have said before me, it's perfect for that purpose. Lightweight, very calm, versatile (Hasu controller) and even dedicates arrows

Magicforce68

It's not capacitive sensing because Relforce boards (55g 87U and variable weighted 104UB confirmed by me) work fine with iPad air and iPhone 6s.

They do work just fine, they just use a lot more battery than standard mechs do.

I would use a 60%, like my Alps64.

I would use a 60%, like my Alps64.

I would take a 75% board. It's probably my favourite layout in terms of practicality and size, but I use an 1800 board at work just because I need the numpad.

If you are in China, I would get a Keycool 84 with Kailh browns or blues

Probably same as at home.
VA68M with Blacks, wouldn't want to disturb other people with a clicky switch.

Definitely a smaller board when I travel. In the past I brought my Poker2 with mxclears, now the HHKB comes with me 

HHKB BT?

I wish... one day I'll do the BT mod that everyone keeps talking about. Unfortunately the official BT HHBK is outside of my budget for the moment.

I'd just bring something small and compact, like an AT101  .

HHKB because it's lightweight

I'd just bring something small and compact, like an AT101  .

You could totally fit a bomb into an AT101.

HHKB hands down.

-Fits perfectly on top of a laptop
-One of the lightest keyboards out there
-Has a godlike layout
-The non-silenced HHKB is not obnoxiously loud
-Has a dedicated carrying case made by PFU
-Easy to hit high typing speeds
-Small, but doesn't sacrifice too much functionality like 40% boards

 be really great.

[keyladding]

This is the interesting USB interface.and portable size.

What is that?

[Adgar]

 Keycool 84

This is the interesting USB interface.and portable size.

What is that?

[Adgar]

Besides, The USB  is important too, It must strong enough to deal with accident

[losing_ctrl]

I'll just echo many of the comments and cast a vote for the HHKB Pro JP Type-S. I took mine on a two week trip to Europe this summer and it was great. It is sort of outrageously light and small while still allowing for full speed typing. Not only full speed typing, but also just the pleasure of the Topre thock that is an additional value-add experience. I had it attached to my iPad every day and it just worked. I'd love to get the new BT version of it, that would be best of all for traveling.

[Altis]

AT101 ,Yes, I think you can take it with you go out, Especially join the war. AT101 will be a perfect shield.

In Canada, we use AT101 as snow shovel.




Any compact (60-75%) keyboard should be decent for travelling.

The HHKB is particularly lightweight and compact and is my top choice in that regard. It also isn't too obnoxious sounding so as to not bother people around you.

[Adgar]

Wow. this is really a nice board. Maybe, I can take it as my snowboard or surfboard.

AT101 ,Yes, I think you can take it with you go out, Especially join the war. AT101 will be a perfect shield.

In Canada, we use AT101 as snow shovel.

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Any compact (60-75%) keyboard should be decent for travelling.

The HHKB is particularly lightweight and compact and is my top choice in that regard. It also isn't too obnoxious sounding so as to not bother people around you.

[Adgar]

Because of my work and hobbies, I need a practical keyboard which easy carry and  small size. HHBK satisfys all of it. But , do you have any other advices? I don't think the HHBK is the only one . There must have others for us.Just like the cellphone. Maybe ,the iphone is the best one. But that dosen't means everyone will choose iphone. Manay guy choose HUAWEI ，SAMSUNG，LG, HTC...So, if there are much more choices for us. It's much easier for us to find out the one you really like .

I'll just echo many of the comments and cast a vote for the HHKB Pro JP Type-S. I took mine on a two week trip to Europe this summer and it was great. It is sort of outrageously light and small while still allowing for full speed typing. Not only full speed typing, but also just the pleasure of the Topre thock that is an additional value-add experience. I had it attached to my iPad every day and it just worked. I'd love to get the new BT version of it, that would be best of all for traveling.

I take my keyboard with me every time I work onsite at a customer (hate the shared/consultant desk keyboards ... Sticky and dirty) and usually take my HHKB JP Type-S. I agree with what others have said before me, it's perfect for that purpose. Lightweight, very calm, versatile (Hasu controller) and even dedicates arrows

If I had to bring something along for the ride - say i planned on doing a lot of work from the plane/airport/hotel... it would be my HHKB HasuBT. You just cant beat it for size, weight, function.

HHKB BT?

[JaccoW]

I'm building a Weaven for use at work.

[agalford]

This is the KB DaleSnail has referring to.

[Fictiouz]

For a business trip and travelling I highly recommend a 60% and even further would recommend the HHKB Pro 2 or BT depending on the situation.

PROS:

• Small/Compact
• Lightweight
• Relatively Quiet
• "Moddable" (ie. different controller, able to be silenced)

CONS:

• No F-keys
• Learning Curve
• Requires Controller if Standard Layout is Necessary

If F-keys are necessary I would recommend a 75% board such as some of the boards others are listing. And If a number pad is required I would look into a Monarch or a keyboard of that sort.

[zeltner]

This is what I use. The case is a bit pricey but for traveling you can't beat the case + lid combo. You can find them at datamancer http://www.datamancer.com/cart/datamancer-oaken-60-keyboard-case-p-295.html and they also pop up on massdrop from time to time for a bit cheaper price.

[JaccoW]

This is what I use. The case is a bit pricey but for traveling you can't beat the case + lid combo. You can find them at datamancer http://www.datamancer.com/cart/datamancer-oaken-60-keyboard-case-p-295.html and they also pop up on massdrop from time to time for a bit cheaper price.

Yeah those are cool. What is the weight though?
I lug an FC660m around at the moment and I kind of want to push that weight down.

[chuckdee]

This is what I use. The case is a bit pricey but for traveling you can't beat the case + lid combo. You can find them at datamancer http://www.datamancer.com/cart/datamancer-oaken-60-keyboard-case-p-295.html and they also pop up on massdrop from time to time for a bit cheaper price.

There's similar cases on alibaba.  That's what I have on my poker.  More variety in wood that way too.

[Adgar]

This wooden case is creativity, But I prefer soft material to protect my keyboard. For wooden case. I think I with use it when I stay in my house rather go outside. Althought this sounds a little silly. But I prefer take something soft when I go out rather case which hard but make me feel uncomfortable.

This is what I use. The case is a bit pricey but for traveling you can't beat the case + lid combo. You can find them at datamancer http://www.datamancer.com/cart/datamancer-oaken-60-keyboard-case-p-295.html and they also pop up on massdrop from time to time for a bit cheaper price.

[Adgar]

Which site, I tried . But I did not find a site sellling wooden case.

This is what I use. The case is a bit pricey but for traveling you can't beat the case + lid combo. You can find them at datamancer http://www.datamancer.com/cart/datamancer-oaken-60-keyboard-case-p-295.html and they also pop up on massdrop from time to time for a bit cheaper price.

There's similar cases on alibaba.  That's what I have on my poker.  More variety in wood that way too.