Great/Interesting Finds

[Rayndalf]

Lexmark branded m13, with box
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124275298889
Seller apparently has 10+ available, wonder if he accepts offers

I offered $140 a piece (so $280) for two, figure I always end up buying stuff in pairs so I might as well plan on it and save some shipping. In this case I think one would make a nice gift.

If Unicomp still has some I'll commit a crime and shove one in an industrial case (do they even fit?).

[Jesseg]

Strange keyboard layout and caps.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203102820325

What an absolute nightmare, who bought that!? and why is the A key a giant circle???

[Jimi14]

"the compuphone 2000". I'ts a keyboard with a built in telefon allowing you to make calls directly from your computer!

https://www.tradera.com/item/340854/417 ... og-telefon

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CompuP ... 4140695848 (US version)

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[Findecanor]

Strange keyboard layout and caps.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203102820325

All right. I didn't know the AbKey had made it to production.

[Rayndalf]

Lexmark branded m13, with box
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124275298889
Seller apparently has 10+ available, wonder if he accepts offers

I offered $140 a piece (so $280) for two, figure I always end up buying stuff in pairs so I might as well plan on it and save some shipping. In this case I think one would make a nice gift.

If Unicomp still has some I'll commit a crime and shove one in an industrial case (do they even fit?).

I uh...they actually took it. Not again.

[zzxx53]

Lexmark branded m13, with box
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124275298889
Seller apparently has 10+ available, wonder if he accepts offers

I offered $140 a piece (so $280) for two, figure I always end up buying stuff in pairs so I might as well plan on it and save some shipping. In this case I think one would make a nice gift.

If Unicomp still has some I'll commit a crime and shove one in an industrial case (do they even fit?).

I uh...they actually took it. Not again.

It probably won't fit the Unicomp industrial case without modifications, given the presence of mouse buttons.
Don't forget to report back once you got them.

[xxhellfirexx]

Strange keyboard layout and caps.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203102820325

What an absolute nightmare, who bought that!? and why is the A key a giant circle???

Thomas would love this one right?

Quotron keyboard.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/373204798659

[Rayndalf]

Thomas would love this one right?

Quotron keyboard.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/373204798659

That's pretty cool. Any idea what kind of switches it uses?

[j0d1]

IBM 5110 for 500$CAD: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-desktop-compute ... 1523386528

[hellothere]

I offered $140 a piece (so $280) for two, figure I always end up buying stuff in pairs so I might as well plan on it and save some shipping. In this case I think one would make a nice gift.

If Unicomp still has some I'll commit a crime and shove one in an industrial case (do they even fit?).

I uh...they actually took it. Not again.

It probably won't fit the Unicomp industrial case without modifications, given the presence of mouse buttons.
Don't forget to report back once you got them.

I have one of those Unicomp industrial cases sitting right next to me. If anyone measurements or something, send me a PM.

Me aiding and abetting crime. I'm gonna be on so many lists ...

[hellothere]

Strange keyboard layout and caps.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203102820325

What an absolute nightmare, who bought that!? and why is the A key a giant circle???

It's their version of a perfected keyboard, with AEIOU in an arc where you can reach them easily.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-AbKey-Qwe ... 4834423509 ($35, BTW). Direct link to video is https://vimeo.com/67786802.

Almost 100% positive it's a rubber dome. I can't find anything specifically about keyswitches.

Came out in 2005.

[hellothere]

Thomas would love this one right?

Quotron keyboard.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/373204798659

That's pretty cool. Any idea what kind of switches it uses?

Well, I did some forum spelunking and found this:

Spoiler:

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Scantlin Switches. Pic was from Haata.

I'm not necessarily saying they're the same, but that's one really big case. I think they'd fit.

[typingweb10]

500$ for complete display writer and beam-spring keyboard, a deal if you live in Tennessee or can make a drive there. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 8084644131

[SneakyRobb]

IBM 5110 for 500$CAD: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-desktop-compute ... 1523386528

Nabbed this

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[Rayndalf]

Well, I did some forum spelunking and found this:

Spoiler:

2012-04-05 21.32.14.jpg

Scantlin Switches. Pic was from Haata.

I'm not necessarily saying they're the same, but that's one really big case. I think they'd fit.

What a strange design, I wonder how they feel.

Nabbed this

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I can't imagine the excitement.

[Redmaus]

Nabbed this

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Along with the massive disk drive

500$ for complete display writer and beam-spring keyboard, a deal if you live in Tennessee or can make a drive there. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 8084644131

Copped it

[j0d1]

IBM 1130 for 14k$cad: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-art-collectible ... 1523650872

Probably negotiable

[Redmaus]

IBM 1130 for 14k$cad: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-art-collectible ... 1523650872

Probably negotiable

You'd think for that much the dude could at least rotate the pictures properly

[darkcruix]

IBM 5110 for 500$CAD: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-desktop-compute ... 1523386528

Nabbed this

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Oh, I am soooo jealous

[xxhellfirexx]

Blue Alps

https://www.ebay.com/itm/124336429744

[Rayndalf]

Lexmark branded m13, with box
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124275298889
Seller apparently has 10+ available, wonder if he accepts offers

Definitely worth the $140 a piece.

The one I opened was definitely NOS, as expected the seller just taped the two boxes together and shipped them, but other than the extra tape even the boxes look new.

Unfortunately the cable had split on the one I opened. Anyone had luck internally converting one (AT -> USB and Serial -> USB and both USB to a small USB hub)?

[dcopellino]

May i suggest some sugru (Google it, if you don't know what I am speaking of) to fix the frayed cable.... Anyway prices are rising, even if nos, IMHO.

[Rayndalf]

May i suggest some sugru (Google it, if you don't know what I am speaking of) to fix the frayed cable.... Anyway prices are rising, even if nos, IMHO.

Prices probably were rising, but this seller takes offers and has "more than 10 available" so I have no idea. I'll keep the second one NIB, but I'd love to have one I can easily use with modern systems.

[M9HM]

https://www.todocoleccion.net/segunda-m ... x117002534

I have found a Sanyo MCB 555. I dont know the usual price for these things, might be a bargain, might be a kidney and a half: I let you guys decide.

[dcopellino]

May i suggest some sugru (Google it, if you don't know what I am speaking of) to fix the frayed cable.... Anyway prices are rising, even if nos, IMHO.

Prices probably were rising, but this seller takes offers and has "more than 10 available" so I have no idea. I'll keep the second one NIB, but I'd love to have one I can easily use with modern systems.

Good for you. On my side i'am done with the ibm M13s

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And I must say that the keyswitches manufactured by maxi switch are not bad at all even if they're slightly different from model ms", less vibrant and pingy as if the pvc of the barrel plate with the keyswitches and the back plate all together were more compact and sturdy both on the tactile feeling and the sound hearing. Happy clicking and trackpointing.

[gnhuy91]

https://www.todocoleccion.net/segunda-m ... x117002534

I have found a Sanyo MCB 555. I dont know the usual price for these things, might be a bargain, might be a kidney and a half: I let you guys decide.

Not a bargain, the keyboard alone went for ~250usd on a bid 2-3 months ago, so it might be around that price.

[dcopellino]

Uhlala, what the heck is it doing in Spain such a dino.....
https://www.todocoleccion.net/antigueda ... x212971420
The price is 13X what SneakyRobb paid his, though.....

[M9HM]

It looks in fantastic condition though, and its a beautiful keyboard, that's so I thought someone may find it interesting.

[Redmaus]

Uhlala, what the heck is it doing in Spain such a dino.....
https://www.todocoleccion.net/antigueda ... x212971420
The price is 13X what SneakyRobb paid his, though.....

laptop hahahaha that's hilarious

[Yasu0]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-UNOPENED-V ... 4336748978

Microswitch..