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Maybe I'm naïve but I still assume that posters @ Desk thority can type. Haha fair enough, I just find that the split second I need to remember that it's Shift+7 and not a quick pinky jab makes it tedious when I'm just spamming out the braindead stuff I write for work. But I've both only ever used ...

Besides from the looks of things I'm gonna be paying about 20 bucks, and for Topre? I could resell it easily if I don't like it lol No-brainer, seriously. Rediscovery is the thing. Technically, 30g was the first Topre I ever tried, thanks to 002’s touring (ergo weighted) Realforce. But the 55g Esca...

Haha "not great reasoning" is pretty much this entire box of stuff from Japan!

For real though, I'm genuinely quite curious about 30g Topre. I've rediscovered the joys of 45g Topre and can't help but wonder how 30g feels. Will find out soon!

$60ish not including shipping. Probably $80 overall? I'm shipping a few other boards back and intentionally not doing a per-board breakdown for perhaps obvious reasons...

It's stupid, I probably won't use it, and I would much rather have an ML0100, but hey.

Funnily enough, I have a 30g LA0200 on the way from Japan. Figured I might as well add a 30g to the collection now that I'm once again vaguely Topre-obsessed.

I'm not sure I'd recommend a JIS board for any sort of heavy typing/writing, mainly because Shift+7 for the apostrophe is awkward as fuck. Sure I just about learned to get used to it with my PC98 board, but it felt like such a waste of energy. I gladly paid the $40 or so for one of Hasu's converters...

So I swapped a couple of springs to get rid of buzz (on K and M) and, in the process of making sure I got it right and that everything worked (it did), noticed that both of those keys feel a bit heavier to press/have slightly more travel before the springs buckle. And then I noticed that there's a s...

The only exterior part of mine that remains ABS now is the case. It's clearly marked ABS on the inside, as you open it up. That's an advantage to the black one: no (noticeable) yellowing to fuss about, even in the shell. I might even use this one outside in the sun without thinking twice about it. ...

Yeah, the old one I dailied for about ~4 years did stiffen up a bit over the years (if I recall correctly), but I did immediately swap over to using a 55g RF daily once I added one to the collection. That said, I didn't quite like the 55g swapped HHKB I tried once, so I guess the HHKB is good how it...

I managed to get a white Type-S on Yahoo Auctions for a pretty good price, should be with me in a couple of days (unless it gets stuck at customs, who proceed to then "not receive" my email despite knowing exactly when I sent it). Excited to have one again, even if I may not end up using it as much ...

I tried a Niz Plum mini 84—the 75% style one with the 45g switches—once, sometime last year. It wasn't a planned thing, so I didn't have my Topre boards with me to compare, but my immediate reaction was that the switches were perhaps cut from a similar cloth, but different enough to be more than jus...

I've made many poor financial decisions in my life, but this must rank as one of the best-worst...



The spacebar is a bit hard to actuate, needs a real firm press to register. Is that just part of how these 5251s are?

So, from the endorsement of those who've had the pleasure, I would certainly entertain a repro. Just spec'd one up now, it's not crazy money. Ellipse does have a few original IBM boards for sale up there too! Dangerous visiting that place! But still, I should likely tickle one first, so likely an X...

That it does...

I've always wanted a 3276/3278 but the 5251 is a 20-minute drive away, which trumps everything. Cheaper than eBay/international prices, too, although still going to set me back a good amount. Sigh.

Great, thanks! They definitely sound better.

I might have to postpone the HHKB though, found a 5251 Beamer that's actually local to me (which is insane, given I'm in Malaysia)...

While we're all talking about the HHKB: how does the Type-S feel compared to the standard HHKB? Been thinking of getting a Type-S when I get back on the HHKB horse, if only to have something different than what I was/am used to.

I sold my HHKB a while back because it just didn't get any use between my RF 55g and Model F (and later F77), but I've been thinking of getting one again and the past few posts haven't helped one bit...

Definitely getting at least one of these when the GB launches. I really like the M0110A but 2KRO is a serious pain when I'm typing up a storm.

I've been telling people that I no longer have an upgrade path (so to speak) after this F77 but looks like I was... very wrong.

I picked up my F77 earlier today, and beyond what seems to be a mix-up with the HHKB keycaps (which I've emailed Ellipse about), I couldn't be happier with the board. It's amazing. Maybe the F XT I was using before was a bit of a dud, but this feels both snappier and smoother and is an absolute joy ...

ironicmoustache please do tell us more about the customs process in your country if you don't mind. Do you have to pick up the parcel in person or can everything be done online including the documentation submissions you mentioned? Usually it's possible to go pick a package up at the international ...

So after nearly two months of my F77 being in customs limbo, the post finally called me and said they "didn't get" my email with all the required info for clearance, despite knowing the date I sent it. Wonderful.

Probably will finally get it in the next week or two. Hopefully?

It's brutal. I even taught myself how to hit the spacebar with my other thumb just to give my main thumb a break! It still slows me down quite a bit, but it's a good skill (I use the word very loosely) to have I suppose?

Of course!

Looking forward to using an F that doesn't have a spacebar that feels like it's trying to kill my thumbs... haha!

Wazrach wrote: ↑

03 Jun 2021, 18:46

Nope, ANSI!

Ouch! Apologies if my excitement has had a... detrimental effect on your wait. Let's hope it's not too long until yours ships!

I just got a shipping notification for my F77. Can't wait! Going to get absolutely fisted by import tax, but it's going to be worth it, I'm sure... When did you order yours? I have just ordered mine and I really can't wait for it ugh. I placed my order on April 24th with a custom serial and birthda...

I just got a shipping notification for my F77. Can't wait!

Going to get absolutely fisted by import tax, but it's going to be worth it, I'm sure...

Jan Pospisil wrote: ↑

17 May 2021, 21:56

https://zapcables.com/custom-old-school ... ble-cable/

Looks good, might have to get one too.

Thinking about the same... I have seen two videos about the red cases so far and I must say ... there is a chance, I spend the money on it ;) I just would love to see a red case with dark gray keys... Red with dark grey sounds pretty legit! Maybe I'll get a red F62 if I have the spare scratch. Mayb...

raoulduke-esq wrote: ↑

14 May 2021, 00:56

What are you doing? I've got a fever and the only cure is more PING! Why are you getting rid of ping????

There's no such thing as too much ping!

The video does make me wish I'd opted for a red case, though...