Great/Interesting Finds

[Chyros]

More pretty Alps?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCB-Keyboard-TE ... 1197729833

That appears to be the internal keyboard mechanism for this: photos-f62/alps-akb-3420-vintage-keyboard-t12200.html

Damn, the Alpsaver! Seebart, get it, quick!

[seebart]

More pretty Alps?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCB-Keyboard-TE ... 1197729833

That appears to be the internal keyboard mechanism for this: photos-f62/alps-akb-3420-vintage-keyboard-t12200.html

Damn, the Alpsaver! Seebart, get it, quick!

Nope, that doesn't even have a case. I want the nice version snuci has.

[Altis]

To whoever bought it, could you please post your thoughts on it on the feeling and sound of the keyboard.

I have one. If you already have a HiPro Topre then the NISSHO doesn't really bring much new to the table. One thing I've noticed about the HiPro is that they feel lighter and more linear than an equivalent weight standard Topre switch, so the 35g, and especially the JUKI boards, feel very 'airy'.

Thanks for the reply.

I don't yet have a Hi Pro, but I really want one -- either the Realforce Hi Pro (104UG) or the Nissho. I much prefer the look of the lighter keycaps on the Nissho and the earlier Just Systems Topre Hi Pro, but they don't make either of those anymore.

I might just get the Hi Pro anyways to try the keycaps... the look and sound is amazing from what I can tell in videos. I figured it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea so would be easy enough to find in the sale sections, but I haven't really come across one.

I'm verycurious to try 30-35g Topre as I quite like lightweight switches and linears, but I haven't heard much about them (and rarely anything good, at that).

If you ever decide to let your Nissho go, please let me know.

I'm also looking to try the Model F, but the prices on eBay are quite steep it would seem these days. Found one with a BIN at $329.

[Tuntematon]

I'm also looking to try the Model F, but the prices on eBay are quite steep it would seem these days. Found one with a BIN at $329.

Are you looking strictly for an AT or would you consider an XT?

[seebart]

To whoever bought it, could you please post your thoughts on it on the feeling and sound of the keyboard.

I have one. If you already have a HiPro Topre then the NISSHO doesn't really bring much new to the table. One thing I've noticed about the HiPro is that they feel lighter and more linear than an equivalent weight standard Topre switch, so the 35g, and especially the JUKI boards, feel very 'airy'.

Thanks for the reply.

I don't yet have a Hi Pro, but I really want one -- either the Realforce Hi Pro (104UG) or the Nissho. I much prefer the look of the lighter keycaps on the Nissho and the earlier Just Systems Topre Hi Pro, but they don't make either of those anymore.

I might just get the Hi Pro anyways to try the keycaps... the look and sound is amazing from what I can tell in videos. I figured it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea so would be easy enough to find in the sale sections, but I haven't really come across one.

I'm verycurious to try 30-35g Topre as I quite like lightweight switches and linears, but I haven't heard much about them (and rarely anything good, at that).

If you ever decide to let your Nissho go, please let me know.

I'm also looking to try the Model F, but the prices on eBay are quite steep it would seem these days. Found one with a BIN at $329.

Everything I've read about the HiPro emphasised the "scooped" keycaps, one either really likes these or just forget about the whole thing. I have not tried them myself. As I did own a variable RF with 30-35g domes I can tell you those are very nice if you don't mind a "light touch". I prefer 45g. $329 is a lot for a Model F, for that money it better be a real nice one, the XT is ususally more common than the AT with the more humane layout. These are realitic prices for F's:

http://www.elecshopper.com/input-device ... s.html?p=5

[//gainsborough]

More NIB alps: http://www.ebay.com/itm/311899410824/

Omnikey Ultra - though, probably they are bamboo switches based on serial...

[Altis]

I'm also looking to try the Model F, but the prices on eBay are quite steep it would seem these days. Found one with a BIN at $329.

Are you looking strictly for an AT or would you consider an XT?

Maybe XT... but the steel chassis makes it sound a bit too metallic-pingy, from what I can tell in videos.

I'd rather get the AT for the sound, layout, and ability to work with just an adapter I already have.

[Tuntematon]

I'm also looking to try the Model F, but the prices on eBay are quite steep it would seem these days. Found one with a BIN at $329.

Are you looking strictly for an AT or would you consider an XT?

Maybe XT... but the steel chassis makes it sound a bit too metallic-pingy, from what I can tell in videos.

I'd rather get the AT for the sound, layout, and ability to work with just an adapter I already have.

It will be super pingy regardless of the model, but the layout and ease of use do make the AT more attractive. I may have an XT to sell if you decide you are interested. Located in Canada

[Chyros]

More NIB alps: http://www.ebay.com/itm/311899410824/

Omnikey Ultra - though, probably they are bamboo switches based on serial...

In box, but not new. Can't see the pic with the serial number; at around what number would you say they got the bamboo stick?

[//gainsborough]

More NIB alps: http://www.ebay.com/itm/311899410824/

Omnikey Ultra - though, probably they are bamboo switches based on serial...

In box, but not new. Can't see the pic with the serial number; at around what number would you say they got the bamboo stick?

Here's the pic with the number:




Hypersphere did a post about it I think over on GH. I think we confirmed less than 2 million to be pine and over to be bamboo?


edit: found it https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45456.4620;wap2

..although, that's for the ANSI 101, so maybe ultra's are different! I know that my 102 has a serial number in the 4 millions like the listing, and it came with bamboo whites as well. I swapped orange sliders, springs, and top housing into them though to make the switches amazing, though =P.

[fohat]

These are realitic prices for F's:

Except that Cindy sells out whatever Model F or earlier that she puts up almost instantly.

[HAL]

SSK http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-Spa ... 2739096360
get it quick

[wobbled]

SSK http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-Spa ... 2739096360
get it quick

33.3% positive feedback

What a lad

[HAL]

SSK http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-Spa ... 2739096360
get it quick

33.3% positive feedback

What a lad

I did not see that -

[//gainsborough]

More pretty Alps?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCB-Keyboard-TE ... 1197729833

someone snagged it! I asked the seller how much it was to ship it overseas, but it was $68 >_<

[webwit]

A Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 with what seems to be Hi-Tek linears.
https://link.marktplaats.nl/m1175712582

http://terminals-wiki.org/wiki/index.ph ... Bantam_550

[seebart]

Nice one webwit. Hope we get to see more of that beauty here.

[wobbled]

Nice one webwit. Hope we get to see more of that beauty here.

Hmmm are you referring to webwit or the keyboard as a beauty I wonder

[seebart]

Nice one webwit. Hope we get to see more of that beauty here.

Hmmm are you referring to webwit or the keyboard as a beauty I wonder

Haha very good wobbled. No I mean the Perkin-Elmer trust me. I can openly say me and webwit are not best friends, then again who really is here in this "virtual pastime" zone of keyboards?

[Chyros]

A Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 with what seems to be Hi-Tek linears.
https://link.marktplaats.nl/m1175712582

http://terminals-wiki.org/wiki/index.ph ... Bantam_550

It's reserved now! I think it should go to a chemist though 8) .

[seebart]

A Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 with what seems to be Hi-Tek linears.
https://link.marktplaats.nl/m1175712582

http://terminals-wiki.org/wiki/index.ph ... Bantam_550

It's reserved now! I think it should go to a chemist though 8) .

I'd like to see you review this Perkin-Elmer, both of you seem to be in the same country.

[Chyros]

A Perkin-Elmer Bantam 550 with what seems to be Hi-Tek linears.
https://link.marktplaats.nl/m1175712582

http://terminals-wiki.org/wiki/index.ph ... Bantam_550

It's reserved now! I think it should go to a chemist though 8) .

I'd like to see you review this Perkin-Elmer, both of you seem to be in the same country.

We've got tons of PerkinElmer equipment in our lab, but not that one unfortunately xD .

[balotz]

IBM M2 for $28

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-M2- ... 2627632433

[Slom]

IBM 4704
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-IBM-4704-C ... 2223312519

expensive but nice RAFI keyboard
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAFI-DT-01-BTX- ... 2376153471

[JP!]

IBM 4704
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-IBM-4704-C ... 2223312519

I posted this here some time ago. Comes with a 50 key Model F.

[nsmechkb]

Focus FK 5000:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keypro-Focus-FK ... OSw42dZJxS~

Don't know how reasonable that price is.

[Harshmallow]

Focus FK 5000:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keypro-Focus-FK ... OSw42dZJxS~

Don't know how reasonable that price is.

Seems like a fair price for so much keyboard, especially since the calculator screen seems to have all it's digits displaying correctly. This is assuming the switches are in good condition. I got one in this or better condition, but when I got it I immediately noticed how crappy/gummy the switches felt. They weren't that dirty either, just very heavily worn.

[seebart]

expensive but nice RAFI keyboard

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAFI-DT-01-BTX- ... 2376153471

Haha nice but way too expensive as you say:

keyboards-f2/rafi-dt-02-t10906.html?hilit=rafi

Focus FK 5000:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keypro-Focus-FK ... OSw42dZJxS~

Don't know how reasonable that price is.

Sure that's a fair price for a FK-5000.

[Chyros]

Focus FK 5000:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keypro-Focus-FK ... OSw42dZJxS~

Don't know how reasonable that price is.

That's pretty okay. For that price you're unlikely to get a more interesting keyboard, in fact.

[Wingklip]

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