Realforce 87U Unboxing and Initial Impressions

[auomauom]

cherry blacks?

[v9Nm]

@auomauom Those are topre.

[auomauom]

@v9Nm thanks baby girl.

[WhoChrisLiu]

But...you know for the price of one Topre + Shipping, you could buy a Matias, Filco, Steelseries and a Das.

[dabeshu]

@WhoChrisLiu As if.

[espositokj]

what do you use to clean all the dirt out of your keyboard?

[ambigera]

Colored s and d, huh. Zerg?

[Raioboya]

Nice KB there!

91U is more eye-appealing with yellow Keycabs on but the Japanese layout made me discounted it a bit.

for a short KB with English layout, this is da real shit!

[GR3B3N]

Great kb. Too bad they don't sell them anymoare :(

[babanguida]

fuck blue cherrys they can't compete with that keyboard. Topre is the best keyboard ever along with HHKpro2

[eASTcOASTiVORY]

wow when you want to you can move really fast

[sawboards]

i really wanna get one, but i don't feel as though i should risk it without actually trying one first

[sibenikkk]

haha awesome dog

[quijeros]

I actually agree as far as the black-on-gray lettering. Even in pretty well-lighted situations, it's pretty difficult to see the legends on the keys. It was a pain when i was getting used to the Fn keys on the HHKB. I myself would've preferred white legends.

Still, the feel is one of a kind, and I really enjoy typing on it now that I'm used to the layout.

[mrsone2000]

This is totally random...but cute little doggie at the beginning. What was the breed?

[spiffyharvey]

@mrsone2000 She's a Jack Russell Terrier

[dereka60]

@spiffyharvey hey may seem like a dumb question but why are realforce so expensive??

[spiffyharvey]

@dereka60 Not a dumb question at all. The topre keys are special in that they're the longest lasting of any keyboard. In other words, they'll take more strokes on average before they break. They use a capacitive/rubber dome hybrid mechanism. Topre are the type of keyboards used at airports and other areas where keyboard malfunction is unacceptable. If you look at it this way, it's probably the last keyboard you'll ever NEED to buy. Do a search online you'll find a better explanation.

[dereka60]

@spiffyharvey wow, thanks man :)

[SupersnakeLivesTo100]

@spiffyharvey

Nice video presentation, thank you Harvey. Am a RealForce/Topre owner too. Regarding your informing us that:"Topre are the type of keyboards used at airports and other areas where keyboard malfunction is unacceptable." I have to smile because ou and many others on the web have posted that same quote, and I ask all of you to name one airport in the United States where you have seen a Topre keyboard. Beware of succumbing to the product hype of the manufacturer {:>

[BirnsS]

Stupid keyboard, you can't even read the lettering and of course those who buy it will say "I can type blind", then why on earth did they ADD the dark lettering or why is this user adding a red escape key and blue wasd keys, to look cool? ....because it looks terrible. And seriously....no numeric keypad... and btw, it looks awful combined with that glossy plastic on that monitor... I never understood the concept of glossy plastic either; finger print magnet, scratches, reflections.

[ironman31]

@BirnsS

You're so cool

[rayray097]

Hi... thanks for the video. Have you been able to come up with any conclusions regarding Topre vs. Cherry Blues, yet?

[spiffyharvey]

@rayray097 I'd definitely pick the Topre over the Cherry keys. I have the FILCO at work and the Realforce at home (I'm afraid of leaving a $260 keyboard at work). When I come home I enjoy the realforce much more. It just feels like a superior keyboard. Much more sturdy and pleasant to type on IMO.

[llViperStrikerll]

can i actually press 7 keys at the same time and do quick taps or will it start squeaking after a period of use.

[spiffyharvey]

@llViperStrikerll it only supports 6 key rollover. If you happen do more than that it simply won't register the 7th stroke. I haven't had it squawk at me yet, but I don't have many scenarios where I press more than 4 keys at a time.

[llViperStrikerll]

@spiffyharvey aw nvm the keyboard isnt good enough for me lol.

[BrumStarBoi]

1:53 lol i died laughing, but woah how much did your old one cost? looks like alot, but anyways, i love the sound of realFORCE!

[Pancakes22342]

the samsung screen you got there, is that the SynvMaster 2333sw?

[spiffyharvey]

Hehe, good eye.  Yes it is.

[keukkoeukko]

hiiihii : D funny dropped once those "colored" keys and then second time "ups" ^^ i love you guys

[hrdcdr]

is this the regular multi-weighting keyboard? how do you like the weighting?

[spiffyharvey]

It's the multi-weighted. I can't really tell the difference unless I press each key individually to test them, but I think that's the point. By far my favorite keyboard.

[hrdcdr]

thanks dude... i just ordered mine :D

[riptor3086]

So how does it feel leaving behind that kiddy logitech crap for a reals mans keyboard, i am

though decision between the Happy Hacking Pro2 or Realforce 87U.

[spiffyharvey]

I'd been using the FILCO for a few months already. The G15 was a temporary replacement.

The Topre feels better and better each day I use it. I'm typing a lot faster than I was with the G15 or even the FILCO.

I'd highly recommend it although I'll still be switching back and forth with the FILCO when I'm in the mood. As far as the 87U vs the HHK, that all depends on what kind of layout you want. Personally I couldn't give up my arrow keys for function arrows. Your call.

[FlashFireSix]

@riptor3086 kiddy logitech crap?the g15 is really nic though D:

[minoca777]

nice video.

Where in US ,or how did you get this realforce 87U?

I have been looking for this keyboard in WHITE all over the internet, however only one online store called elitekeyboard carried it, but only in Black.

Should I buy it through one of online shops in Japan?

Please let me have your tips.

Thank you in advance.

[spiffyharvey]

I was able to get this at elitekeyboards.

You may have some luck looking at geekhackorg. Someone may be able to point you in the right direction. They also have a classifieds section,