Now this looks interesting. I wonder how these switches relate to Topre, and what's the end-user price. I'd really like to see a version with some macro keys to the left, extra multimedia keys (may be rubber dome), and detachable numeric keypad...

Now this looks interesting. I wonder how these switches relate to Topre, and what's the end-user price. I'd really like to see a version with some macro keys to the left, extra multimedia keys (may be rubber dome), and detachable numeric keypad...

I haven't seen many mechanical keyboards with the functionality you mentioned, especially since this design is specifically to save space. Logitech and Razer both offer those, but they're also huge keyboards. Personally, I love my Filco Minila's compact design.

I've been considering a 10-key-less keyboard for a while now, simply because I hardly ever use the keys, and it would allow me to put a Logitech G13 left of it.

I'm a Topre guy, so when the Novatouch TKL was made available in my neck of the woods two to three weeks back, I not only grabbed one.......I grabbed two! Having fun using my custom Cherry keycaps on them, below is a pic of my Novatouch TKL's, one with Miami Key caps and the other with Sanctuary key caps. Yes, I'm aware that the spacebar on the Sanctuary set had been flipped over, was experimenting with the feel of flipped spacebar, I've since flipped it back to its original position. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/mikeysg/20140912_121035_zps4ff9fcb5.jpg

I'm a Topre guy, so when the Novatouch TKL was made available in my neck of the woods two to three weeks back, I not only grabbed one.......I grabbed two! Having fun using my custom Cherry keycaps on them, below is a pic of my Novatouch TKL's, one with Miami Key caps and the other with Sanctuary key caps. Yes, I'm aware that the spacebar on the Sanctuary set had been flipped over, was experimenting with the feel of flipped spacebar, I've since flipped it back to its original position. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/mikeysg/20140912_121035_zps4ff9fcb5.jpg

How do you like it, compared to Topre and other keyboards you tried? OUCH! I've just checked the US prices. That's $200. $200! $200 for ten-key-less keyboard without any extra bling bling. It will hurt, especially if they'll use mighty $1=1€ conversion. That's pretty much the same price as for low-run keyboards like TEK.

OUCH! I've just checked the US prices. That's $200. $200! $200 for ten-key-less keyboard without any extra bling bling. It will hurt, especially if they'll use mighty $1=1€ conversion. That's pretty much the same price as for low-run keyboards like TEK.

Wow, didn't realize they were going for that...I like a nice mini-mechanical, but $200 is a little more than I'm willing to spend on one. I own two, a Filco milna and another I can't think of (not Ducky, Topre, Noppoo); Brown & Red switches - I prefer Brown. Combined they might be over $200 a tad, both are quite nice.

How do you like it, compared to Topre and other keyboards you tried? OUCH! I've just checked the US prices. That's $200. $200! $200 for ten-key-less keyboard without any extra bling bling. It will hurt, especially if they'll use mighty $1=1€ conversion. That's pretty much the same price as for low-run keyboards like TEK.

I'm no hardcore GeekHacker, nor am I an expert, but comparing it to my other Topre boards like Leopold FC660C and a Type Heaven as well as a Realforce 103UB 55G, it does have that Topre feel. Feels similar to the Type Heaven and FC660C actually, can't be compared to the RF103UB 55G because that's a stiffer switch/dome. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/mikeysg/20140826_150807_zpse201c6f1.jpg The hybrid Topre/Cherry stem makes it fun to own, since you can get any custom Cherry key caps to go on it, I didn't realize that I have a few custom key sets till I'd gotten it. The Novatouch's a money pit though, I find myself scouring GH for nice custom key sets....