Unfortunately, there’s no key back lighting.ĭIP switches and Fn key combinations let you choose between Mac or Windows key sets. The overall noise level is on a par with a soft-touch notebook keyboard. (I wrote this review with it.) A big part of the HHKB’s cost is its Topre electrostatic capacitive switch mechanisms, which generate a pleasant amount of tactile feedback while also reducing typing clatter. Once I got used to the HHKB layout, though, typing on it was quite nice. There’s also no dedicated Caps Lock key that’s accessed by pressing Fn+Tab. Function keys, arrows, and many other controls are accessed by way of a special “Fn” key. The whole unit is compact enough to throw into a knapsack. The HHKB (as it’s abbreviated) uses a key layout even more compact than most laptops. Its price tag will raise eyebrows ($385 list), but it offers a package of features that are otherwise hard to find in a single keyboard. Happy Hacking Keyboard Hybrid Type-S is aimed at those with highly specific needs from a keyboard: a compact keyboard layout quiet but comfortable typing and the need to switch between multiple Bluetooth-connected devices on the fly.
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