Alps Plate Spring (Ricoh)

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y11971alex

22 Apr 2017, 01:06

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taylorswiftttttt

22 Apr 2017, 01:47

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y11971alex

22 Apr 2017, 01:52

taylorswiftttttt wrote: Damn, son. Where'd you find that?
Japan :P

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y11971alex

22 Apr 2017, 22:57

I am using it, and so far it has not disappointed. It produces a somewhat tinny and sharp tactility, but it's a welcome change after using two months of Topre. I might even say it's more of a tactile switch rather than a clicky one, since the clicky noise is so soft.

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micrex22

23 Apr 2017, 05:00

Oh nice, an IBM 5576-001 PS/55 board. The layout isn't half bad--and no winkeys!

PS/55 ftw.

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XMIT
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23 Apr 2017, 05:16

Very nice! Alps plate spring is one of the switch types I haven't come across. Sounds like a trip to Japan is in order!

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Chyros

23 Apr 2017, 13:19

Damn, what a lovely board. Really nice, congrats! Alps plate spring switches are excellent IMO, so nice to use.

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y11971alex

23 Apr 2017, 21:35

This one came at a cost of roughly CAD$100, but shipping was $65 from Japan. Granted, it only took 4 days to arrive in Toronto after the order was placed.

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DeChief

24 Apr 2017, 08:06

I've got the IBM branded one, and I have to say it's one of my favourite keyboards. However I think the IBM 5576-002 is better since it produces less of a clangy noise and requires slightly more force, even though they have the same switch. I'm thinking that it must be because of the smaller case, which allows less room for the sound to reverberate around.

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Wingklip

25 Apr 2017, 00:25

These you can order with services like From Japan or something. Worked for me lol

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DeChief

25 Apr 2017, 04:02

Wingklip wrote: These you can order with services like From Japan or something. Worked for me lol
Is From Japan any good? I've been using buyee and it seems alright.

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y11971alex

25 Apr 2017, 04:59

All of them will be charging you a significant premium according to my understanding.

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Wingklip

26 Apr 2017, 11:31

y11971alex wrote: All of them will be charging you a significant premium according to my understanding.
Not too much for only a $200 item

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