new Fujitsu Libertouch keyboards

davkol · 13 Jul 2018, 12:37

Fujitsu Components has announced a couple of new Libertouch keyboard models: FKB8540-551 / G and FKB8540-552 / G (the former has Kana legends, the latter doesn't)

It's a 108key (full-size JIS layout) membrane keyboard with both rubber dome (35g) and spring in its key mechanism that features total 3.8 mm travel. Grey with lasered keycap legends. Weight: 1.6 kg

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green-squid · 13 Jul 2018, 12:42

Love the old-school look, damn. Hope it's cheap

Chyros · 13 Jul 2018, 13:23

Are these any good? I don't think I've tried them yet.

depletedvespene · 14 Jul 2018, 01:06

Chyros wrote: ↑I don't think I've tried them yet.

Now, this is the phrase we don't expect you to utter often...

002 · 14 Jul 2018, 02:12

The Libertouch is a hidden gem. I like them just as much as my Topre boards and their tactility is more crisp and sharp -- the only problem is they never made tenkeyless versions of them so I don't really use mine anymore. My daughter uses it instead

Sadly, while cheaper than Topre, they're still expensive after overseas shipping and so on.

davkol · 14 Jul 2018, 10:16

I came across FKB8769 that was tenkeyless, but I assume not Libertouch…