![]() And, as my friend who uses the HHKB as his daily driver pointed out, it is a 60 percent keyboard - Fn shortcuts are part of the deal. It did take me some time to get used to the HHKB layout, but that’s not a ding against the HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S, especially as it gives you plenty of ways to customize the layout during the transition period (or forever). It comes with two AA batteries, which should power the keyboard for around three months, depending on use. The keyboard can be paired with up to four devices simultaneously you can switch between paired devices using a keyboard shortcut: Fn + Ctrl +. The HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S offers both wired (via USB-C) and wireless (via Bluetooth) connectivity. Battery Life of the HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S ![]() These media controls also only work with Macs, but not Windows. The keyboard also has some default media control keybinds that cannot be remapped (the keys can be remapped, but the media controls can’t be assigned to other keys). You can remap all keys except for the original Fn key. To use this software, you’ll need to connect the keyboard directly to your PC with a USB cable (hopefully you have one lying around, as it doesn't come with one). If this isn’t enough customization for you, you can also remap most of the keyboard’s keys using the Happy Hacking Keyboard Keymap Tool. When the keyboard is in Windows mode, the Command keys default to Windows keys. You can use the DIP switches on the bottom of the keyboard to change some key codes - you can change Delete to Backspace, the left Command key to Fn, or swap both Command keys with both Alt keys. There are a couple of ways to switch up the layout on the HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S. Features and Software of the HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S They’re consistent and responsive, with very little bounce - but they’re not ‘snappy’ like mechanical switches, and are a little too soft and smooth for my personal preference. They have a small bump near the top of the keypress and smooth travel with a light (and ever-so-slightly mushy) bottom out. The Topre switches on the HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S are tactile and soft (and very quiet, for those of you who share an office). And these switches do feel like rubber dome switches (albeit, very well-made rubber dome switches). The HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S utilizes Topre switches, which are electrostatic capacitive non-contact rubber dome switches, i.e., not mechanical. Layout learning curve aside, typing on the HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S is a surprisingly pleasant experience - and this is coming from someone who strongly prefers clicky switches (ideally, as loud as possible). Some of the layout changes, such as swapping out Caps Lock for Control, are HHKB-specific others, such as putting the Esc key next to the 1, are common on compact (60 or 65 percent) layouts. ![]() The HHKB layout is designed for programmers - not writers - but if you’re switching from a traditional layout it will take some getting used to regardless. The HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S offers a different (to say the least) typing experience, thanks to its compact size, unique HHKB layout, and Topre switches. Typing Experience on the HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S
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