Compaq Enhanced Keyboard
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| FCC ID | CNT8AV106288 (1986) |
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| Branding | Compaq |
| Manufacturer | Key Tronic, Matsushita, NMB |
| Layouts | US ANSI, ISO |
| Keyswitches | Tactile Key Tronic foam and foil, Rubber dome, Key Tronic dome with slider |
| Interface | AT,[1] PS/2 |
Compaq Enhanced Keyboard is a keyboard produced in at least three generations for Compaq. Key Tronic was the original manufacturer, and additional versions were also made by Matsushita and NMB.[2] The FCC ID was presumably registered to Compaq back in 1986; grantee "CNT" is now listed as Hewlett-Packard.
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Enhanced Keyboard International
This is an Ireland-made version of the Compaq Enhanced keyboard. The key surround is grey instead of black, and there is no FCC ID.[3] The two keyboards appear to be otherwise identical, although presumably there are also ISO versions of the Ireland-made version.
Enhanced II keyboard
This is a redesigned version with a smaller case. The keycap design remains the same. It appears to have usually been supplied with a PS/2 connector. Both ANSI and ISO versions exist.[4] The Key Tronic-made version still uses foam and foil,[5] and a version manufactured by Matsushita comes with rubber dome keyswitches.[6]
Enhanced III keyboard
This appears to be a cost-saving update of the Enhanced II Keyboard. The removable SDL cable is replaced with a fixed cable and the lock lights are no longer located on the keys, instead being located below the logo.[7] Observed examples feature Key Tronic dome with slider switches.
Gallery
Pictures of the original enhanced keyboard.
Top
Rear
Rear label
Switch and keycap
Right-angled DIN-5 connector
References
- ↑ RecycledGoods.com — Compaq 101 Key Keyboard with AT Connection (Enhanced)
- ↑ GeekHack — Compaq 386 keyboard, is it anything interesting?
- ↑ Deskthority — Compaq Enhanced Keyboard International
- ↑ eBay — VINTAGE COMPAQ QWERTY KEYBOARD - ENHANCED II MODEL - WITH CABLE. 2171146IA887
- ↑ GeekHack — Old Compaq Enhanced II and III keyboard?
- ↑ Imgur — Compaq Enhanced II Keyboard
- ↑ eBay — Compaq Enhanced III PS/2 Keyboard *RARE* - ships worldwide!
