Happy Hacking Keyboard Lite2 USB (Black)

Do not listen to those people that say that this keyboard is not worth the price, what you are paying for is the for the 'UNIX' layout which PFU (the company that made the Happy Hacking Keyboard series) based off of the Sun Type 3 keyboard around the 80's - 90's. This is the only membrane keyboard in existence to ever have this layout which is what makes it unique. It has all the functionality of a full keyboard in a smaller form factor. Most people say they can't get used to it is only because they have a small brain and can never adjust to anything new. As a result, they stick to using the typical inferior typewriter based keyboard with a stupidly large backspace placed further away, cluttered bottom row, and a CAPS LOCK key which in this day and age DOES NOT DESERVE ITS OWN DEDICATED KEY, placing it on a different layer such as what this HHKB did is much more simpler and better design for such an obsolete key. The Control key now replaces where the Caps Lock used to be. From what I know, this company (PFU) is the only currently in production company that produces this sort of keyboard layout. I currently own this and the more expensive HHKB Pro 2 version that I rotate between. Also, another thing about the the keyboard I'd like to mention is that the keycap profile design is really nice, they are nice and fairly tall like from older IBM mechanical keyboards, unlike the cheap flat corner cutting designs on modern membrane keyboards. Though it is worth noting that this particular Lite2 model was introduced in 2001 so standards back then were not to fully cheap out on design but rather more on being more robust. The case is nice and thick 2-piece plastic, compared to what you would see on a membrane keyboard today which would be flat and flimsy, something you would throw away in a few months. All in all, it is definitely the best membrane keyboard in existence, mostly due to the 'UNIX' layout and the thick plastic design. I ended up modifying (remove) one of the USB ports on mine to a female USB-Mini connector so I can my own detachable cable on mine. Though it involves removing the stock fixed cable and some wire soldering. I think it ended up looking pretty nice though its mostly because of my choice of the cable :)

A nice space-saver or travel keyboard that I use as my IT travel keyboard for maintaining servers, laptops and desktops. It's a membrane keyboard that for some reason provides a better feel when typing than a typical membrane-based keyboard. I used to have the Pro version which is a significantly better version with Topre switches and better keys, but considering the price difference the Lite2 will do quite nicely. As is the case with most products coming from Fujitsu and its divisions, this is a solid, well-built and enjoyable keyboard.

This is really the kind of keyboard you are looking for if you are used to coding with vim or emacs . The position of the control key is just well within your reach and the keyboard is also easy to carry around. Although it might be uncomfortable to use at first due to its smaller size and the fact that there s no caps key, I find it really easy after an hour of practice Great keyboard strongly recommended.

Programmer by trade so I spend a lot of time at the keyboard. The keyboard has the best action of any keyboard that I've had in the last 25 years. The keys are regular sized and spaced out nicely. Touch typing is very easy with this keyboard. I enjoy the small footprint and it allows me to center the keyboard directly in front of the monitor. Having to hold the function key for the f keys and backspace does take a bit to get use to. Keyboard has nice weight to it and is not flimsy.

I've owned a happy hacker keyboard since the mid-nineties. Both my wife and I love it- good tactile response, small keyboard size with full size keys, great ergonomics, hardware and software map-able keys, great for both typing and programming. When my wife needed a new keyboard, and was looking for a keyboard with good ergonomics, we tried several keyboards from the office supply stores and from Amazon, but none were as good as the HH. So, we got another one!

The Lite version is not even comparable to the Professional version. I bought the Lite one because I wanted the arrow keys. I used it a little but it wasn't very comfortable. My hands got tired quickly. The key rearrangement, pipe & tilde keys are moved, takes getting used to. I eventually purchased to Pro version. It felt much better but I still could not get used the layout. I sold the HHKs and got a Realforce. That is the best keyboard ever - hands down.

Quality is ok.. Too expensive for what you pay... I would like to buy it if it is $19.99.

My friend has the original version of this keyboard and after using it for a few days, I fell in love with it. This is the absolutely best keyboard I have ever typed on. The keys strike smoothly but give enough resistance that you can be sure you hitting the keys. I am also a Linux user, so even after using it for only a short time, I know this is the perfect keyboard for editing in Vi (a text editor). The two USB ports on it are a real convenience to use other devices. My ONLY gripe with it, is that the USB ports are NOT USB 2.0 compliant, so they will not work with powered devices such as an external CD-ROM drive, or hard drive. Other than that, the keyboard is really easy to use, and a great investment. I look forward to many years using this keyboard. NOTE about seller USER SIDE: I screwed up my first seller feedback, and Amazon won't let you edit seller feedback, so I will leave it here. I give USER SIDE a 5 out of 5 rating for their fast shipping. Package was estimated to arrive in October, but came about two weeks early. I had an issue with the USB ports, but it turned out to be my own dumb error. Called USER SIDE customer support and they informed me that the dip switches in the keyboard are set to have the USB downstream ports on by default. I messed that up. Service rep was very friendly, and very helpful. I would definitely buy from USER SIDE again when I need another Happy Hacking Keyboard Lite 2. I hope they never stop selling them.

Une fois habitué à la configuration particulière de ce clavier, la frappe est vraiment agréable et l'on récent beaucoup moins la fatigue en programmant. Les points négatifs sont qu'ils est un peu bruyant (je viens de claviers avec des touches de type ordinateur portable), et qu'il faut vraiment enfoncer les touches au font pour être sûr que l'action soit enregistrée (il m'arrive de rater beaucoup de copier-coller...)

it uses rubber dome, but there is NO spring under the rubber dome - that is the basic difference this one and the HHKB. Anyway, it is not very bad, has arrow keys, delete/backspace can be switched by some switch, old style control position and, really small. it should be cheaper.

I am over the moon with this compact keyboard. High quality with superb, crisp action of the keys. The fold out feet provide me with the perfect typing angle. I even appreciated the minimal and yet perfectly secure, waterproof packaging. I really wish I had found this keyboard years ago.

タッチよし＆コンパクトで満足してますがキー数が少ない分キーアサインは独特な所もあります 購入前にお店で実物を確認すると良いでしょう あとlite2もメンブレンとしてはタッチが良いですが上位機種とは違うのでそこも確認した方が良いです

Funciona de maravilla. es mi primer teclado mecánico y me encanta. el tamaño es bastante cómodo y la ubicación de la tecla de control es excelente. si trabajas con un editor como vim o emacs, lo recomiendo.