Overdue Christmas Loot, HHKB Edition

Hi, loyal readers. In early December, I bought myself a Happy Hacking Keyboard (Professional 2) from iMav, the forum admin/host over at Geekhack.org. The keyboard was purchased from EliteKeyBoards earlier in 2010 as a spare (those who love HHKBs love them a lot) but was never used, so I got it new in box at a killer price.

Feature list:

  • blank and white model, perfect for me as a Colemak user
  • USB mini port for detachable-cable goodness for connection to the computer (no messy cords to worry about when storing and traveling)
  • 2x USB 2.0 hub on the rear side of the board (i.e. facing the computer screen)
  • 45 gram resistance, 4 mm travel Topre switches (like pillows and cotton candy)
  • 1 lb, 3 oz (feather weight compared with Wordsworth, my Filco board)
  • compact 60 key modified, US ANSI layout (everything you need and more with half the keys)
  • 5 DIP switches for customization of some keys’ functions (toggle between Mac and Windows modes, customize modifier position)

I would’ve posted the pics sooner, but I needed to get back to my Mac in Waterloo (after the holidays) so that I could sync my iPhone and transfer the pictures over. Enjoy the gallery!