Great/Interesting Finds

[Tuntematon]

Its probably overpriced but isn't that some dolch variation on the right?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-4-Misc-A ... SwoydWmphV

Let's number them 1-4 and 5, 1 being nearest on the left and 4 being the farthest away. 5 is the Dolch.

1 is gross -- Keytronic. 2 I can't ID casually. 3's LED location tells me it probably isn't Alps. 4 is Keytronic (ick). Unless you're willing to risk it for 2 and 5, don't buy the bundle.

#2 is a Fujitsu with Peerless switches, #3 is a Mitsumi rubber dome, the Dolch-style one is the only worthwhile one unless you want to try the Fujitsu but the price is still high I think.

[bazh]

Vintage 1970s/80s SANDERS ASSOCIATES 722 computer terminal keyboard, in Boston U.K. for a change...

wow, that's one boxy spacebar

[tigpha]

Nexos CText-2 Fujitsu keyboard N860 Looks as if it was originally from a word processor.

[tigpha]

Two "Vintage Dolchi Early Luggable Laptops" Two "Dolchi", only one keyboard.

[tigpha]

IBM XT model M Keyboard original model number 1389969. Looks a bit different from most Model Ms I've seen so far: no LED display, and a square aluminium logo.

[tigpha]

Vintage IBM 5155 Portable Personal Computer. Apparenly functioning, with a very grubby Model F keyboard, looks set to reach a solid three figures...

[kbdfr]

Two "Vintage Dolchi Early Luggable Laptops" Two "Dolchi", only one keyboard.

That was to be expected…

[bubblebobbler]

Its probably overpriced but isn't that some dolch variation on the right?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-4-Misc-A ... SwoydWmphV

Let's number them 1-4 and 5, 1 being nearest on the left and 4 being the farthest away. 5 is the Dolch.

1 is gross -- Keytronic. 2 I can't ID casually. 3's LED location tells me it probably isn't Alps. 4 is Keytronic (ick). Unless you're willing to risk it for 2 and 5, don't buy the bundle.

#2 would be a Mitsumi KPQEA5ZA (or regional variation) at a guess

here's a pic of one from when I offered one up for anyone who wanted to pay shipping for it on reddit



the offer still stands btw, I don't think it's of any use to anyone, but if any hoarder in the UK wants it, pm me

[tigpha]

"ULTRA RARE VINTAGE INTERTEC SUPERBRAIN QD COMPUTER"

So rare that there are two simultaneously offered today:

• For silly money, and;
• On-your-fcuking-bike money!

Fantastic project indeed!

[idollar]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Machintos ... SwiLdV9h-V

US $175.00

[bazh]

I didn't even know those trackball numpad even exist ._.

[Blaise170]

#2 is a Fujitsu with Peerless switches

Ha I'm sure some poor soul on the forums would be more than happy to give theirs away. It's only marginally better as a switch than Keytronic foam and foil. I've had both and had to toss them because I couldn't get rid of them.

[tigpha]

A couple of curious looking boards, States side. Transport costs prohibitive to the U.K. Can anyone identify what these consist of?

• NBI 4000 94 Key terminal Keyboard

  

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• AT&T KBD301 Keyboard - Vintage Mechanical Clicky Keyboard

  

  AT&T KBD301 Keyboard.jpg (143.5 KiB) Viewed 6321 times

[Compgeke]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Machintos ... SwiLdV9h-V

The trackball is cool but so is that computer. 128K upgraded to a Plus at some point. Looks like bad ram\caps causing the bars and issues but shouldn't be too hard to fix if anyone wanted a complete Mac Plus for some reason.

AT&T KBD301 Keyboard - Vintage Mechanical Clicky Keyboard

Not clicky or mechanical, wiki/Olivetti_dome_with_slider

[tentator]

I think his hamster will be sad if he can sell it:



IF... (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121865153296)

[tentator]

but this one has really lovely design.. not to mention the font on the caps!!



Designed by Porsche... (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ULTRA-RARE-VI ... 1865153296)

[Tuntematon]

#2 is a Fujitsu with Peerless switches

Ha I'm sure some poor soul on the forums would be more than happy to give theirs away. It's only marginally better as a switch than Keytronic foam and foil. I've had both and had to toss them because I couldn't get rid of them.

I'd like to try the Fujitsu but I don't want to pay the $15 - $20 it would take to get one. I love how it's the only switch that makes a claim to greatness in its very name, yet it's almost universally hated.

[Chyros]

#2 is a Fujitsu with Peerless switches

Ha I'm sure some poor soul on the forums would be more than happy to give theirs away. It's only marginally better as a switch than Keytronic foam and foil. I've had both and had to toss them because I couldn't get rid of them.

I'd like to try the Fujitsu but I don't want to pay the $15 - $20 it would take to get one. I love how it's the only switch that makes a claim to greatness in its very name, yet it's almost universally hated.

In truth it's certainly not the worst I've tried, the normal keys are okay. Nothing great, but not really on the same order of magnitude as Key Tronic foam and foil, which is decidedly among the worst switches I've ever tried. The stabilised keys on Peerless boards are so bad though that they're all but unusable, bad enough to ruin the whole board overall.

[ohaimark]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARK-400-Americ ... 1374992949

No idea what switches were used.

[snuci]

"ULTRA RARE VINTAGE INTERTEC SUPERBRAIN QD COMPUTER"

So rare that there are two simultaneously offered today:

• For silly money, and;
• On-your-fcuking-bike money!

Fantastic project indeed!

They are awesome computers (I have two) but they are not THAT awesome The key caps are also ABS

[snuci]

I didn't even know those trackball numpad even exist ._.

It's not made by Apple. if you look closely, the logo is different but it does look pretty close to a numeric key pad design with a trackball in it.

[snuci]

but this one has really lovely design.. not to mention the font on the caps!!



Designed by Porsche...

I was very close to buying one here in North America (they are rarer here) but that fell through. It is an urban legend but it was NOT actually designed by Porsche, in case you were wondering. It IS still on my "want list" though...

[Hak Foo]

A couple of curious looking boards, States side. Transport costs prohibitive to the U.K. Can anyone identify what these consist of?

• NBI 4000 94 Key terminal Keyboard
  NBI 4000 94 Key terminal Keyboard.jpg
• AT&T KBD301 Keyboard - Vintage Mechanical Clicky Keyboard
  AT&T KBD301 Keyboard.jpg

I'm pretty sure the AT&T is for their 6300 PC, which was a rebadged Olivetti M24,, so I'd expect it to be comparable to other similar-vintage Olivetti boards in construction. I think it uses a non-PC-like DB-9 connector.

[Compgeke]

That it is. I used to have the exact board and it came with my PC-6300.

[bazh]

but this one has really lovely design.. not to mention the font on the caps!!



Designed by Porsche...

I was very close to buying one here in North America (they are rarer here) but that fell through. It is an urban legend but it was NOT actually designed by Porsche, in case you were wondering. It IS still on my "want list" though...

Not sure with everyone but I can't stand those "Porsche design" font though, just terrible.

[Muirium]

Porsche? Where?

Note the date on the screen. Looks like this guy's been trying to sell at too high a price for several years now, still waiting for his lucky fool…

[katushkin]

Two "Vintage Dolchi Early Luggable Laptops" Two "Dolchi", only one keyboard.

I need these so bad...

[HzFaq]

If it's just the computer you're after, I have one you can have. I think we may have spoken about it before actually...It weights about 10kg so would probably be like £15 through myhermes or something. If you're still interested I could get some quotes for you.

[katushkin]

If it's just the computer you're after, I have one you can have. I think we may have spoken about it before actually...It weights about 10kg so would probably be like £15 through myhermes or something. If you're still interested I could get some quotes for you.

We have spoken about it before, I was just hoping to get one with a keyboard too, but if I can't get a hold of these, I will definitely take you up on that offer.

[ohaimark]

Cheap Wang for you. Buy now for great justice. 28 dollar.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wang-Co ... 1963292778