RealForce R3 US
The long-awaited English layout version of 6 models has been added to the latest generation model “R3” of the high-end keyboard REALFORCE.
In addition to the reliability and smooth key touch by the capacitive contactless method adopted by successive Realforce, hybrid connection of 4 USB wired + Bluetooth wireless, adjustment of the depth at which input is recognized by pressing the key (APC function) , The high functionality of R3 generation, such as changing the assignment of all keys and saving multiple files in the built-in memory of the main unit, is inherited from the Japanese layout version as it is.
RealForce R3 US
As for the product composition, there are a total of 6 models (key load 45g is black and white, 4 models with and without numeric keypad, key load 30g is black only) by combining the presence or absence of the numeric keypad, key load (45g or 30g), and body color (black / white). , 2 models with and without numeric keypad). All models use silent key and key top printing for sublimation printing that is hard to erase.
Except for the keyboard layout, it is the same as the Japanese layout version released last year. A panel design kit that replaces the front panel and sandwiches a sheet with your favorite design printed under the transparent panel is also available as an option.
The full keyboard version weighs about 1.6 kg, and the numeric keypadless version weighs about 1.3 kg, which is the same as the Japanese layout version. Although it is wireless compatible, it is a product that is supposed to be used stationary.
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RealForce R3 US
The characteristic APC is an abbreviation for “Actuation Point Changer”. The depth of pressing each key (keystroke) is 4 mm, but APC is a function that allows you to set the depth at which input is judged for each key or collectively.
If you set it to the deepest 3mm, it will react only when you push it deeply, while if you set it to 0.8mm, you will be able to input with a very light force. The strength of the force required when pressing the key (key load) itself is 30 g or 45 g depending on the difference in mechanical parts, but the software makes it easy to input independently of the physical response. It is the power of APC that can be adjusted.
RealForce R3 US
With the change key assignment function, you can exchange all keys with any key using REALFORCE Connect, a dedicated customization app for Windows / Mac. For example, it is possible to use different keys for conversion, no conversion, kana, etc. of the Japanese layout version, and conversely, it is possible to send a key code that is unique to Japanese keyboards with the English layout model.
A dedicated application is required to change the key assignment and set the APC for each key, but the result of the change can be saved in the onboard memory built into the RealForce main unit up to two sides, which is effective regardless of the device.
The price is 34,980 yen including tax for the full keyboard version and 34,540 yen for the numeric keypadless version. It will be on sale from March 25th.
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