Happy Hacking Keyboard Lite2 USB (Black)

by Happy Hacking Keyboard

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 5 x 1.5 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• ASIN: B0000U1DJ2
• Item model number: PD-KB200BU
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 16, 2009

Product Description

Key Specification:
Membrane switch (3.8 mm stroke, soft snap)
Cylindrical step sculpture 19.05 mm pitch
Interface:USB (with 2 downstream ports -100mA- on the back)
Compatibility:IBM PC or Mac compatible personal computer with USB interface
Size:11.6 (W) x 4.7 (D) x 1.5 (H) [inch] *excl. protrusions
Weight:1.43Lb, 680g (incl. cable)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best keyboard out there!, September 17, 2009

By 

Dirk F. (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Happy Hacking Keyboard Lite2 USB (Black) (Personal Computers)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good. need to get used to, September 27, 2010

By 

sk - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Happy Hacking Keyboard Lite2 USB (Black) (Personal Computers)

I'm a Windows user and the position of backslash is the only thing that bothers me (since \ means directory).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Keyboard and Comparision to the Model M, June 17, 2010

By 

J. Wright (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Happy Hacking Keyboard Lite2 USB (Black) (Personal Computers)

I have been using this keyboard for a couple of days now. I have a IBM Model M and I would say this keyboard is comparable. While this keyboard is not a mechanical keyboard like the Model M, the consistent feel and shape of the keys (sharply curved) make it quick and accurate to type on like the Model M. I can type faster on the Model M (perhaps due to the springy action), but the M is considerably louder and you have to press the keys harder which make me tired after not too long.

I edit spreadsheets from time to time and use the F2 key, the Home, End and Insert keys. So far using the function key combination for these keys has been great. You do not have to reach as far as you would a more standard keyboard like the M, which I think once I'm used to it will make me faster and more accurate. As other reviewers have pointed out the lower right-hand arrow keys are disappointing on the HHKl2. They are at an angle compared to the rest of the keys and are depressed too far. There are some function key arrow keys however, which may serve better.

All in all I am happy with this purchase.