| Brand | Happy Hacking Keyboard |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PFU |
| Model | PD-KB400BN |
| Part Number | PD-KB400BN |
| Hardware interface | USB |
| Compatible Devices | PC |
| Mounting Hardware | USB Cable |
| Batteries included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Has auto-focus | No |
| Includes rechargable battery | No |
| Has Programmable Buttons | No |
| Manufacturer | PFU |
| Item model number | PD-KB400BN |
| Product Dimensions | 32.59 x 15.01 x 5.59 cm; 780.18 Grams |
| ASIN | B000F8OECM |
Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional2 (Black No Keytop Print/blank) [PC] (japan import)
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| Brand | Happy Hacking Keyboard |
| Compatible devices | PC |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Colour | Black |
| Number of keys | 60 |
| Style | Modern |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 32.6 x 15 x 5.6 Centimetres |
| Included components | USB Cable |
| Hand orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Number of buttons | 60 |
Product description
Ultra-compact 60-key ANSI Layout Keyboard
\n60-Key modified US ANSI Layout
\n45gram sensitivity, 4mm travel Electrostatic Capacitive Key Switches
\nDimensions: 294 x 110 x 39.9mm (11.6 x 4.3 x 1.6in)
\nDetachable USB mini-A interface, 1.8m cable included
\nIntegrated USB 2.0/1.1 Hub (Current supply limited to 100mA)
\nKeyboard mode selection dip-switch
\nWeight: 530g (1 lb 3oz)
\nMade in Japan
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| Date First Available | Feb. 3 2013 |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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masan
5.0 out of 5 stars
純粋に心地いい
Reviewed in Japan on August 28, 2017Verified Purchase
打ち心地,音,物理的な要素が快適であるということはもちろんですが,ただただ見た目が格好いいです。
光沢を抑えた墨色のコンパクトな筐体はそこに置いてあるだけで場が引き締まりますね。
打鍵感も噂に違わぬ心地良さ。コトコトと落ち着いた音なのでキーを叩くだけで癒やされます。ほんと無駄に打ち続けていたくなります。
HHKBは他のキーボードとかなり造りを異にするのでそのあたりどうかというと…。
まず,無刻印について。これはほとんど影響はありませんね。見なくても体が覚えているのでどうということはありません。
次にカーソルキーがないこと。これはやっぱり不便でしょうか。単体ならともかく他のキーと組み合わせることが必要になるときはまだ思考が必要になります。時期慣れると思います。
最後にFキーがないこと。これはそんなに違和感ないです。ただカーソルと同じく他のキーと組み合わせるときにやや調子が狂います。
なんだかんだ見た目がいいから全部許せちゃいます。
コンパクトなので持ち運びも苦にならないです。末永く愛着持って使っていきたいですね。
光沢を抑えた墨色のコンパクトな筐体はそこに置いてあるだけで場が引き締まりますね。
打鍵感も噂に違わぬ心地良さ。コトコトと落ち着いた音なのでキーを叩くだけで癒やされます。ほんと無駄に打ち続けていたくなります。
HHKBは他のキーボードとかなり造りを異にするのでそのあたりどうかというと…。
まず,無刻印について。これはほとんど影響はありませんね。見なくても体が覚えているのでどうということはありません。
次にカーソルキーがないこと。これはやっぱり不便でしょうか。単体ならともかく他のキーと組み合わせることが必要になるときはまだ思考が必要になります。時期慣れると思います。
最後にFキーがないこと。これはそんなに違和感ないです。ただカーソルと同じく他のキーと組み合わせるときにやや調子が狂います。
なんだかんだ見た目がいいから全部許せちゃいます。
コンパクトなので持ち運びも苦にならないです。末永く愛着持って使っていきたいですね。
MSCS
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes, it's weird. Yes, it's pricy. Yes, it's worth it.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013Verified Purchase
The first thing to remember about the HHKB is the layout. Yes, it is different than your typical keyboard, even your typical compact keyboard. You will find yourself missing the occasional tilde or backslash, and occasionally whiffing on the backspace key or ctrl. You will find yourself hunting for the arrow keys that are no longer where they used to be. PgUp and PgDn will drive you nuts. If you're used to a keypad, you'll find yourself staring blankly at the equally blank number keys, trying to figure out which one is the 7 and which is the 8. Push through this time. Type on this board all day, for several days in a row. It's worth it.
By my second week of owning the HHKB Pro 2 with blank key tops, I discovered that I didn't need to glance down to position my hands. I don't need to think about which key is which when I'm reaching for the top row of numbers. 8675309. I could call Jenny without any trouble at all. Even better, I could do it without having to lift my hand over to the keypad. I now have room for my mouse on even the most crowded keyboard tray.
This doesn't even begin to touch on the most important aspect of this keyboard: The feel. The construction immensely solid. All of the keys but the spacebar are made of PBT plastic. The layout, once you are used to it, is so much easier to type on. Your hands barely have to move from the home position to hit every key on the keyboard. For people who use ctrl+c and ctrl+v a lot, or command+c and command+v, the keys are positioned equally well. No more sore pinkies from having to reach halfway across the keyboard. Arrow keys require some movement to hit the Fn key, but it's still far better than dropping to the far right. Overall, the keyboard is clicky, but quiet. Typing sounds a bit like a low rumble of thunder. It'd be well suited to office work, but you might not want to crack it out during a meeting. If you prefer an even quieter experience, you can get a Type-S model. Typing feels exactly the same, but the keys have additional material to quiet the rumble to a murmur.
By my second week of owning the HHKB Pro 2 with blank key tops, I discovered that I didn't need to glance down to position my hands. I don't need to think about which key is which when I'm reaching for the top row of numbers. 8675309. I could call Jenny without any trouble at all. Even better, I could do it without having to lift my hand over to the keypad. I now have room for my mouse on even the most crowded keyboard tray.
This doesn't even begin to touch on the most important aspect of this keyboard: The feel. The construction immensely solid. All of the keys but the spacebar are made of PBT plastic. The layout, once you are used to it, is so much easier to type on. Your hands barely have to move from the home position to hit every key on the keyboard. For people who use ctrl+c and ctrl+v a lot, or command+c and command+v, the keys are positioned equally well. No more sore pinkies from having to reach halfway across the keyboard. Arrow keys require some movement to hit the Fn key, but it's still far better than dropping to the far right. Overall, the keyboard is clicky, but quiet. Typing sounds a bit like a low rumble of thunder. It'd be well suited to office work, but you might not want to crack it out during a meeting. If you prefer an even quieter experience, you can get a Type-S model. Typing feels exactly the same, but the keys have additional material to quiet the rumble to a murmur.
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P. Douglas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant keyboard
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2015Verified Purchase
Arrived well packed and within the stated time. I had to pay customs charges but was expecting that. It made the keyboard cost over GBP200! You can get a keyboard for a tenth of that, so was it worth it? I would say yes, it was. I have never had any use for function keys, numeric keypads, etc, so I don't miss them, and in return I get a huge amount of desk space back: this thing is tiny, but not because the keys are small, simply because it doesn't have loads of surplus ones. It's great to type on. I spend a lot of time typing and it amazes me how many people are willing to do so on keyboards that are horrible to use (and probably bad for them in the long term). I like the blank keys because I touch type and use dvorak layout, so blank is arguably better than having the wrong label on the keys. The only thing that is strange at first is having to use Fn plus a letter key instead of an arrow key, though it's easy enough to get used to, and the actual pattern of the arrows is more logical than the usual inverted T. You might also miss a Caps Lock key, though again it's not something I ever used much, and I like the placing of the Control key. Overall, I would say this is the best keyboard I have ever owned: beautifully designed and beautifully made, and a nice alternative to the more usual Cherry switches if your are looking for a good quality keyboard.
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Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Keyboard I've ever used!
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2011Verified Purchase
About "User Side":
Best packing I've ever received from online stores. Fast shipping: I ordered last weekend and received it on Tuesday.
Overall, I will buy things from them in the future since the people working there are serious about their business.
About "Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional 2":
I hope I heard the keyboard earlier so I could treat my fingers properly much earlier. I use Nano for light editing
and Emacs for serious coding so the combo-key style of typing offered by HHKB Pro 2 works perfect to me. Some say the
HHKB Pro 2 is only good for *NIX and Mac users however I don't agree.
To Windows users with *NIX experience, you can always use Cygwin to do usual *NIX operations(copy, move, rename, editing...)
To Windows software developers, Microsoft Visual Studio offers Emacs key-binding(don't know about other IDEs.)
For those who never used *NIX at all, learning some combo-keys is not that difficult and the best thing is you will fall
in love with this keyboard once you are used to its combo-keys; they are so efficient.
How I use the keyboard:
I am using it for work and thinking about buying a white version to use at home. My work computer is a Windows machine so I
installed Cygwin and the Emacs key-binding extension for Visual Studio prior getting this keyboard. This keyboard will boost
my productivity since I am already used to some of its combo keys just 20 minutes after unboxing it.
My suggestions to PFU, the company who makes the keyboard:
The typing feeling is perfect. I own a Filco brown Cherry switch keyboard and I really love to see the HHKB PRO 2 is
offered with Cherry MX switches as well. So the keyboard could be cheaper and Cherry switch fans would consider it as well.
Best packing I've ever received from online stores. Fast shipping: I ordered last weekend and received it on Tuesday.
Overall, I will buy things from them in the future since the people working there are serious about their business.
About "Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional 2":
I hope I heard the keyboard earlier so I could treat my fingers properly much earlier. I use Nano for light editing
and Emacs for serious coding so the combo-key style of typing offered by HHKB Pro 2 works perfect to me. Some say the
HHKB Pro 2 is only good for *NIX and Mac users however I don't agree.
To Windows users with *NIX experience, you can always use Cygwin to do usual *NIX operations(copy, move, rename, editing...)
To Windows software developers, Microsoft Visual Studio offers Emacs key-binding(don't know about other IDEs.)
For those who never used *NIX at all, learning some combo-keys is not that difficult and the best thing is you will fall
in love with this keyboard once you are used to its combo-keys; they are so efficient.
How I use the keyboard:
I am using it for work and thinking about buying a white version to use at home. My work computer is a Windows machine so I
installed Cygwin and the Emacs key-binding extension for Visual Studio prior getting this keyboard. This keyboard will boost
my productivity since I am already used to some of its combo keys just 20 minutes after unboxing it.
My suggestions to PFU, the company who makes the keyboard:
The typing feeling is perfect. I own a Filco brown Cherry switch keyboard and I really love to see the HHKB PRO 2 is
offered with Cherry MX switches as well. So the keyboard could be cheaper and Cherry switch fans would consider it as well.
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