KPT KPT-84
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| Model no. | KPT-84, KPT-84/87, KTP-84/87 [sic][1] |
|---|---|
| FCC ID | IYNKPT-84, IYNKPT-84/87 (not on file) |
| Branding | KPT, other |
| Manufacturer | KPT |
| Layouts | 75% variant |
| Keyswitches |
KPT switch White Tai-Hao APC series USw LABI01 |
| Switch mount | Plate mount |
| Interface | XT/AT switchable, PS/2 |
| Weight | 680 g |
The KPT-84 is a 75% keyboard manufactured by KPT with 84 keys. The later model number indicates that an 87-key version exists, but this has yet to be seen.
Contents
Description
The KPT-84 has seen multiple switches and languages over its lifetime. In most instances the case is black, but white KPT-84 keyboards were also made.
The keyboard lacks a num lock key; the first LED indicates power instead. Some keyboards have the Power LED legend replaced with the KPT logo.
The variants with blue KPT switches are equipped with a non-clicky enter key.[Citation needed]
The layout is peculiar in that the bottom alphabetic row has the keys slightly closer together to be able to fit two 1u keys where other keyboards would have a 1.75u right Shift key.
Variants
| Case colour | Keycap colour | Language | Protocol | Switch | Keycap printing | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | White and grey | German | XT/AT | KPT rectangular | Pad printed? / Double-shot | |
| Black | Black and grey | US | PS/2 | KPT | Pad printed? | [2] |
| Black | Black | US | PS/2 | White Tai-Hao APC series | Pad printed? | [3] |
| Black | Black | UK | PS/2 | USw LABI01 | Thick-ink pad printed | |
| White | White and grey | US | [4] |
Availability
In Germany, the keyboard was sold by a company called GSE within their Creative Set, an add-on set for the GSE MPE-100S and MPE-200SX video cutting board containing headphones and the keyboard. Those sets are sold on eBay on a regular basis. The Creative Set was sold with different kind of keyboards. If you want to buy one, ask the seller to send a picture, as the keyboard depicted on the packaging (always the Marquardt Mini) does not necessarily match the actual keyboard included. There are versions with cheap rubber dome keyboards and seldom with the Marquardt Mini.
Gallery
Top view of KPT-84 with Dolch-style keycaps
GSE Creative Set packaging with depicted Marquardt Mini
German XT/AT version
Top view
Bottom view
Rear label
Blue KPT switch with rectangular slider on a KPT-84 keyboard
UK PS/2 version
Top
Bottom
Controller IC; date appears to be week 24 of 1995
Label over XT/AT switch, and PS/2 plug; label indicates November 2002
USw LABI01 Alps clone switches
Model details are moulded into the case
Stabilisation
Keycaps
Reviews
- Chyrosran22 on Youtube—KPT KPT-84 review (KPT blue switch)
References
- ↑ shoudian.org — 出几付机械键盘 - 二手交流与转让(Market Place) - 手电大家谈-手电筒爱好者之家 (Chinese only)
- ↑ Deskthority — KPT-84 dolch style
- ↑ KBDMania — ARON KPT - 84 (Korean only)
- ↑ KBDMania — 미니키보드 KPT-84 wireless (Korean only)
