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I had the DECK Legend, which was fun for awhile (and it sounded like a rainstorm when I was typing), but the travel distance on its keys was way too far - compared to the G15 I use now it cut my WPM by atleast 10. I quite like my G15 - not too involved, and it types pretty cleanly (though I can't be bothered to watch the screen on it in any game I play).
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I just impulse bought a Realforce 86UB Tenkeyless. Its hard (impossible) to truley justify $300 for a keyboard but I figured gently caress why not - I'm curious about how Topre keys compare to blacks/browns/blues. I will report back.
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May 18, 2011 04:12
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Getting antsy - my Realforce 86UB is stuck in customs ... I'm sure its just a matter of time but I just want it to be here now.
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May 24, 2011 18:38
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ClosedBSD posted:I've always heard this as the reason why, but to be honest I've never played a game where more than 1-2 keys + modifiers were used for anything, with the exception of a laptop keyboard that prevented me from crouch jumping in counter-strike. I remember hitting the rollover cap on my keyboard very frequently playing WoW years ago - (W & D moving forward and on an angle, alt-f1 to activate an ability and jumping with spacebar at the same time - I believe that's the combo that always used to bite me, took weeks to figure out what was going on)
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May 26, 2011 22:55
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Finally got my Realforce Topre variable weight keyboard in. I've only been using it for a half hour or so and can't really say whether its a major improvement (which means it likely isn't) but it is significantly quieter than a black/brown mechanical keyboards I've used in the past and feels at least as good. The absolute best aspect of the keyboard is that the keys actuate with very shallow keypresses - almost alarmingly shallow actually. I will need to really get used to this, but once I do, I can see if having a massive impact on my typing.
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May 30, 2011 18:28
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shrughes posted:It's kind of like the drab, unremarkable taste of water. That's what you want when you get water. That really hits the nail on the head. Topre keys just work - they work nicely, though not really commanding attention, but there's nothing remarkable going on - its just a good solid key that melds the benefits of your 10$ OEM throwaway (noise levels) with a good portion of the feel improvement you get from truer mechanics switches. Unremarkable but good. Probably not $300 good.
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May 31, 2011 15:04
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Risky posted:http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=topre_keyboards,realforce Because with no other keyboard do you get a 'good feeling of oneness with rubber cup'. That is, of course, a direct quote from my Realforce box. http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Topre+Realforce+Reference+-+all+things+topre
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Jun 1, 2011 15:53
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Sizzlechest posted:Congratulations. You have a skill that's been obviated by modern technology. Do you find it difficult using a Dvorak layout on your smartphone? The difference between 30 wpm and 100 wpm over the course of a year ... means you get to spend a lot less time working and get more time to dick around on the internet than some of your slower typing co-workers.
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Jun 4, 2011 06:01
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HKS posted:I tried my first realforce keyboard today and it changed my life. I bought an 86ub a few weeks back ... now I am working on scoring another one, or an 87, to use at home. My only issue now is whether a variable weight keyboard is ideal for home use where I do a bit of gaming .. hmm (or if I need to track down a uniform version)
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Just bought (second hand - like new) a happy hacker 2 pro, black (printed keys) with an additional set of white (printed) keys, a red esc, lavender WASD, and a dust cover. I paid less, shipped, that retail on a happy hacker without any additional bits/pieces - considering selling either the black or white key set to try and make myself feel better (for still having spent considerably more than I feel good spending on a keyboard). I've been using a Realforce 86UB for the past month-ish and love it, so hopefully this is a nice complement (will bring the Realforce home and use the HHKB at work). Parcel slated to arrive Monday.
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