Great/Interesting Finds

[gogusrl]

That looks awesome. I have the Qtronix version with mx blacks (they pop up from time to time on ebay).

[DustGod]

That looks awesome. I have the Qtronix version with mx blacks (they pop up from time to time on ebay).

I want one!

[DustGod]

multiple booboos with the message form

[mecano]

Got the Ortek extended numpad and it ended up a little dearer as I'd hoped. A sibling of this has been spotted with simplified white ALPS here and I wanted to make sure I got this one after missing out on Geroximo's. Hope it works well with my serial converter...

Oh that's great! Curious of what you'll find inside!

That looks awesome. I have the Qtronix version with mx blacks (they pop up from time to time on ebay).

These are nice layouts, smooth blacks I guess

[OldIsNew]

I stopped by reddit for the heck of it and saw this post. If this is true it may be worth touching base with this guy:

"Oh that's cool to know. This is one of about 10 [edit: 3178 terminal/keyboards] we have sitting around here. Along with about 150 model m keyboards destined for the trash which apparently is a pretty popular keyboard in this community. But I'm in the process of getting the OK to take a few home before they toss them."

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyb ... keyboards/

[the_ambyguous]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/132424897816

another obscure FK-2001

"FCC ID: FSQ4VYFK-2001

Focus Electronic

Made in Taiwan R.O.C.

no 1202734


A rare model of the focus fk-2001 , the primax legacy 101, made in taiwan before they moved production to china (where cheaper materials were used)

pristine condition, no yellowing at all, doubleshot ABS keycaps, white SKCM ALPS switches, unlike other white ALPS, these have gold plated springs and contact points. i have owned blue ALPS switches as well and these feel more like blues than they do whites. crispy tactile switches. see pictured for more details. i took off the enter keycap and don’t know how to put it back on, as you can see in the pictures. the dust cover has some super glue in the corner as well. other than that it’s in perfect condition, looks like it’s never been used, original packaging."

[//gainsborough]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/132424897816

another obscure FK-2001

"FCC ID: FSQ4VYFK-2001

Focus Electronic

Made in Taiwan R.O.C.

no 1202734


A rare model of the focus fk-2001 , the primax legacy 101, made in taiwan before they moved production to china (where cheaper materials were used)

pristine condition, no yellowing at all, doubleshot ABS keycaps, white SKCM ALPS switches, unlike other white ALPS, these have gold plated springs and contact points. i have owned blue ALPS switches as well and these feel more like blues than they do whites. crispy tactile switches. see pictured for more details. i took off the enter keycap and don’t know how to put it back on, as you can see in the pictures. the dust cover has some super glue in the corner as well. other than that it’s in perfect condition, looks like it’s never been used, original packaging."

The G/I thread isn't really a place to advertise your own eBay listings. I would recommend creating a FS thread instead.

[Ir0n]

I stopped by reddit for the heck of it and saw this post. If this is true it may be worth touching base with this guy:

"Oh that's cool to know. This is one of about 10 [edit: 3178 terminal/keyboards] we have sitting around here. Along with about 150 model m keyboards destined for the trash which apparently is a pretty popular keyboard in this community. But I'm in the process of getting the OK to take a few home before they toss them."

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyb ... keyboards/

..I need it

[the_ambyguous]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/132424897816

another obscure FK-2001

"FCC ID: FSQ4VYFK-2001

Focus Electronic

Made in Taiwan R.O.C.

no 1202734


A rare model of the focus fk-2001 , the primax legacy 101, made in taiwan before they moved production to china (where cheaper materials were used)

pristine condition, no yellowing at all, doubleshot ABS keycaps, white SKCM ALPS switches, unlike other white ALPS, these have gold plated springs and contact points. i have owned blue ALPS switches as well and these feel more like blues than they do whites. crispy tactile switches. see pictured for more details. i took off the enter keycap and don’t know how to put it back on, as you can see in the pictures. the dust cover has some super glue in the corner as well. other than that it’s in perfect condition, looks like it’s never been used, original packaging."

The G/I thread isn't really a place to advertise your own eBay listings. I would recommend creating a FS thread instead.

i apologize for tooting my own horn! I thought it was applicable since I still havent been able to find any information about this particular model. I will repost in the FS thread as you suggested

[Tuntematon]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/132424897816

another obscure FK-2001

"FCC ID: FSQ4VYFK-2001

Focus Electronic

Made in Taiwan R.O.C.

no 1202734


A rare model of the focus fk-2001 , the primax legacy 101, made in taiwan before they moved production to china (where cheaper materials were used)

pristine condition, no yellowing at all, doubleshot ABS keycaps, white SKCM ALPS switches, unlike other white ALPS, these have gold plated springs and contact points. i have owned blue ALPS switches as well and these feel more like blues than they do whites. crispy tactile switches. see pictured for more details. i took off the enter keycap and don’t know how to put it back on, as you can see in the pictures. the dust cover has some super glue in the corner as well. other than that it’s in perfect condition, looks like it’s never been used, original packaging."

The G/I thread isn't really a place to advertise your own eBay listings. I would recommend creating a FS thread instead.

i apologize for tooting my own horn! I thought it was applicable since I still havent been able to find any information about this particular model. I will repost in the FS thread as you suggested

I'd say you already know everything there is to know about it. It's just a while Alps FK-2001 with a Primax badge and packaging.

[depletedvespene]

LexMark Model M 1398601 with "blue?" [sic] keys. Those seem rather unusual, and the slightly off tone of blue makes me think of an aftermarket add-on, even more so given the J key lacks a HRI. https://www.ebay.com/itm/232588795937

[Techno Trousers]

LexMark Model M 1398601 with "blue?" [sic] keys. Those seem rather unusual, and the slightly off tone of blue makes me think of an aftermarket add-on, even more so given the J key lacks a HRI. https://www.ebay.com/itm/232588795937

Those keys might be pretty sweet to one of the few people who use numlock on their SSK to enter numbers.

[E TwentyNine]

Those keys might be pretty sweet to one of the few people who use numlock on their SSK to enter numbers.

If they want to drive themselves insane. The order is wrong for an ssk.

[Techno Trousers]

Those keys might be pretty sweet to one of the few people who use numlock on their SSK to enter numbers.

If they want to drive themselves insane. The order is wrong for an ssk.

Ha ha. Oops!

[balotz]

Was tempted to pick this up myself, but I have 3 already. Leading Edge SKM-1030, a very well made Futaba clicky board.

$50

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Leadin ... 2974956717

[tigpha]

Xerox 820

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Xerox 820 keyboard looks like the version for the word processor variant. I hoped to bag it without competing bids, but I'm out of luck. I hope it goes to a good home, possibly a member here who will reveal all in a tear-down and convert it to USB, as I had planned to do.

[unoquepasa]

F 104 unsaver from Germany:

https://www.ebay.es/itm/IBM-Model-F104- ... SwdjdaLZ6a

An interesting auction, I presume.

[Techno Trousers]

F 104 unsaver from Germany:

https://www.ebay.es/itm/IBM-Model-F104- ... SwdjdaLZ6a

An interesting auction, I presume.

Doesn't ship to the U.S. That just seems wrong somehow for an auction of IBM classic hardware. Good luck to everyone in Europe!

[fohat]

F 104 unsaver from Germany:

"The plastic case is in a good shape - sadly I have to admit that in the bottom casing, at the back, a small piece broke out - the spot is shown in the picture."

If this was a Model F then the bottom casing would be a metal pan and you could not break out a small piece.

And, surprise, there is no actual picture of the back.

That said, these are notorious for bad labels. Mine, for example, is actually a Model F although the label says "Model M"

[JP!]

F 104 unsaver from Germany:

"The plastic case is in a good shape - sadly I have to admit that in the bottom casing, at the back, a small piece broke out - the spot is shown in the picture."

If this was a Model F then the bottom casing would be a metal pan and you could not break out a small piece.

And, surprise, there is no actual picture of the back.

That said, these are notorious for bad labels. Mine, for example, is actually a Model F although the label says "Model M"

There must be plastic broken then at the back of the top case then as the keyboard pictured is not the rubber dome version.

"Sadly I did not found time to take some pictures: I will update this listing with proper pictures in the next days."

[OldIsNew]

unoquepasa wrote:

F 104 unsaver from Germany:

"For now I only accept bank transfer as I got burned once via paypal..."

Not sure about that, a bit of a red flag - but does offer local pick up. Anyone heading to Germany want to pick it up for me?

[wobbled]

hhkb pro 2 black for a great price

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PFU-PD-KB400 ... SwSQFaLxDp

Swear I saw this one recently, I guess it's someone re-selling or it didn't sell last time. Someone buy this before I do please, I can't justify 5 of them.

[wobbled]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ambra-keyboa ... OSwfjRaLXq~

Ambra Model M

[hansichen]

unoquepasa wrote:

F 104 unsaver from Germany:

"For now I only accept bank transfer as I got burned once via paypal..."

Not sure about that, a bit of a red flag - but does offer local pick up. Anyone heading to Germany want to pick it up for me?

Some users like Oblotzky are from Cologne, if somebody is really interested in the board he could ask users from the region and give them a little Christmas gift in return.

[Khers]

Another user in that area, who just happened to try to sell flip his unsaver earlier this year, is Phenix. I still hope for community karma.

[ramnes]

Greenock made 97' IBM model M
http://www.tradera.com/item/340827/2978 ... 2-kontakt-

Ergodox EZ auction starting at 800 SEK
http://www.tradera.com/item/340827/2979 ... angentbord

[mecano]

Ramnes, I forgot you had that swedish girlfriend

[Polecat]

Early Monterey (Blue Alps SKCM), 84 key AT layout, in Canada if that helps:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Monterey-K2AX- ... ht_342wt_0

Branded Jameco, a bay area mail order company still in business.

[Elrick]

Early Monterey (Blue Alps SKCM), 84 key AT layout, in Canada if that helps:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Monterey-K2AX- ... ht_342wt_0

Branded Jameco, a bay area mail order company still in business.

That's the exact same model I have but mine is NIB. Pilfered from my second job, working for a tight-arse, all too happy forcing me to work extra hours without pay, this keyboard was my part payment in the end.

F#CK you Mr. Schiller .

YES, the blue ALPs are extremely nice to type on although the freaky layout sux, compared to the standard US ANSI which I'm use to now.

[seebart]

Another user in that area, who just happened to try to sell flip his unsaver earlier this year, is Phenix. I still hope for community karma.

God, or rather thank god I have one already. That's going 400+ for sure.