deskthority

I actually have a Realforce so I know about the Topre feel (yes it's amazing). I would probably have bought a HHKB before but I kind of got lured towards the cherrys by all the fun keycaps and keyboards I could potentially buy and customize. I finally realized that not only did the HHKB seem to have ...

Wow! Thank you all for the great response!

After hearing what you've all said, taken a quick look at what an used HHKB Pro 2 usually goes for and checking my bank account I think I'm going to go straight for a Pro 2.
I've actually played around a little with my current keyboard (like swapping ctrl ...

Yes, I know this is in a way heresy since it's a topic that's not about a mechanical keyboard. But, I feel that since it's at least HHKB related maybe you could let it slide? :roll:

Anyway, I've grown really curious about the HHKB layout but I can't justify to buy a Pro 2 on my budget. Enter Lite ...

I might have misinterpreted your design but couldn't there be a minor issue if you want to tap the key really fast? Ergo if the ball haven't dropped all the way (no pun intended), you wouldn't get the same tactile feedback? Although, that might not be a big issue.. :roll:
I believe that was the ...

I might have misinterpreted your design but couldn't there be a minor issue if you want to tap the key really fast? Ergo if the ball haven't dropped all the way (no pun intended), you wouldn't get the same tactile feedback? Although, that might not be a big issue..

First of all hi, I've been lurkin' a while and thougt it was about time I join in. ;)

So, I picked up a kensington trackball model 64215 for about $2, so I didn't really risk much. It seems to be in pretty good condition, although a little dirty, but I haven't had time to see if it works.

I was ...