Great/Interesting Finds

[ohaimark]

With two Fn keys that could be a (dys)functional layout!

[tigpha]

Vintage Hp Computer Terminal Can't quite read the model number. Unclaimed, and 16 hours on the clock.

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[tigpha]

HP85 complete with printer paper, screen, spherical caps, and apparently still fully functioning.

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[Britney Spears]

A Focus FK-2002 for 5€.

[jacobolus]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/322054280344
Designed for the PCjrr, apparently sold ~1986. The "G" key is interesting-- the rounded font reminds of Cherry doubleshots, but not as bold.

I got the seller to pull a keycap:


For anyone who doesn’t want to click through to ebay, here’s the keyboard:

[ohaimark]

Whoa, that's bizarre. I'll eagerly await a switch ID.

[seebart]

I've never seen that one either.

[Blaise170]

I'm going to guess early Keytronic foam and foil. The caps kind of reminded me if Keytronic, and those switches look very similar to the smaller version of foam and foil that we already know of.

[Tuntematon]

I found an advertisement that mentioned the switches were good for 50 million key presses. Cherry-level longevity. Think of all the years of displeasure you can get out of this thing!

[seebart]

I'm going to guess early Keytronic foam and foil. The caps kind of reminded me if Keytronic, and those switches look very similar to the smaller version of foam and foil that we already know of.

Hmm I don't know, Key Tronic foam and foil looks like this:

wiki/Key_Tronic_foam_and_foil

and my foam and foil from 1978 looks like this:

keyboards-f2/key-tronic-corp-serial-no- ... y%20tronic

Vintage Hp Computer Terminal Can't quite read the model number. Unclaimed, and 16 hours on the clock.

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I like that A LOT, but shipping from the island would be obscene with that CRT. The switch looks like it could be Hi-Tek or Stackpole. Nice.

Just found this and snapped it up. Alps SKCL Yellow. Look at all those windowed keys! Unfortunately for my wallet...

That's one hell of a layout. Nice find! This is even crazier:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Alte-EBV-Funktio ... SwQjNW-QJo

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[E3E]

Just found this and snapped it up. Alps SKCL Yellow. Look at all those windowed keys! Unfortunately for my wallet...

If I didn't know any better, I'd say these look like the non-sculpted cylindrical Alps caps I've found on certain boards in the past, which can be really deceiving (non-sculpted cylindrical just doesn't seem like it should even exist ) until you actually mess with the caps. If these are actually sculpted, let me know.

[tentator]

maybe japanese omron switches? (my guess)

[tentator]

also curious about this keyboard here:

found in this auction http://www.ebay.de/itm/Siemens-Nixdorf- ... SwMORW7AOn
good price if it's mechanical.. numpad separable as well!

is it mechanical?

[seebart]

is it mechanical?

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=11987.0

wiki/Ericsson_RMD_973_series

[lolpes]

Beat me to it seebart xD interesting board

[seebart]

Yeah with that detachable numblock it can sorta be an ugly unsaver. I don't know what that switch feels like though. I'm always suprised these don't show up more often, Deutsche Telekom is a large operation there must have been quite a few of these. Yes it is interesting.

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[tentator]

just go for it, you are welcome but let me know how they feel
what does not convince me is the keycap per se.. kind of too squared.. but hey I think those do not show up so often because they probably are eternal and sooo nice, isn't it? )))

[E3E]

Listing my Monterey K101 103 with Alps SKCM Blue switches on eBay, finally.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/152034107737?



Yes, I was being cheeky and used the same title as the guy in my city who sold that rusted FK-2001 a while back.

Figured I might as well see what happens if I try to throw a board into the blue alps hype vortex, haha.

[ohaimark]

Listing my Monterey K101 103 with Alps SKCM Blue switches on eBay, finally.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/152034107737?

Spoiler:

Yes, I was being cheeky and used the same title as the guy in my city who sold that rusted FK-2001 a while back.

Figured I might as well see what happens if I try to throw a board into the blue alps hype vortex, haha.

[Wodan]

Preonic is live in Massdrop and a limited quantity of Plancks is also available.

Edit: Planck quantitiy raised from 150 to 500

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/preonic-me ... guest_open

[alh84001]

Listing my Monterey K101 103 with Alps SKCM Blue switches on eBay, finally.

(although, finish of that Acer KB101 auction that finished the other day was a bit anti-climactic)

[E3E]

Listing my Monterey K101 103 with Alps SKCM Blue switches on eBay, finally.

(although, finish of that Acer KB101 auction that finished the other day was a bit anti-climactic)

Very. I really thought it would go for around $600!

[chiptea]

Listing my Monterey K101 103 with Alps SKCM Blue switches on eBay, finally.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/152034107737?



Yes, I was being cheeky and used the same title as the guy in my city who sold that rusted FK-2001 a while back.

Figured I might as well see what happens if I try to throw a board into the blue alps hype vortex, haha.

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Isn't that bottom left key not a placeholder key like I've seen on focus fk2000s and 2001s? Maybe that's why it has no function and is not registering?
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[tentator]

Love this keyboard but too expensive 4 me:
http://m.ebay.de/itm/MFA-8085-Computer- ... 2063888329

[Engicoder]

Ok, after my earlier error....a real 4704 50 Key...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331817727452

[seebart]

just go for it, you are welcome but let me know how they feel
what does not convince me is the keycap per se.. kind of too squared.. but hey I think those do not show up so often because they probably are eternal and sooo nice, isn't it? )))

I might but only if the seller is willing to sell me the keyboard without the rest.

[Engicoder]

Two SGI Granite AT-101's
041-0136-001 http://www.ebay.com/itm/281985478479
9500900 http://www.ebay.com/itm/281985482725

[Blaise170]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231893498580

This Is An Outstanding Value.

[Redmaus]

Wewlad
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Isn't that bottom left key not a placeholder key like I've seen on focus fk2000s and 2001s? Maybe that's why it has no function and is not registering?
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Maybe there isn't even a solder connection there. On my Acer 6011 there are winkey positions in the plate but none on the PCB.

[Khers]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231893498580

This Is An Outstanding Value.