MS-Tech LT-300
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This article requires additional photographic illustration — LT-300 (PS/2 model) |
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| Model no. |
LT-300 (PS/2) LT-300U (USB and PS/2) |
|---|---|
| Branding | MS-Tech |
| Features |
Media keys Integrated numeric keypad |
| Layouts | ANSI-derived 70%, German |
| Keyswitches | Rubber dome over membrane |
| Interface | USB, PS/2 |
| Rollover | 2KRO |
| Dimensions | 302 × 153 × 24 mm |
| Weight | 545 g |
| Price | ca. €10 |
LT-300 (PS/2) and LT-300U (USB and PS/2) are low-cost German layout compact multimedia keyboards from MS-Tech.
Description
The layout is 70%, derived from ANSI. The 105th key from ISO is added to the left of space bar. The right-hand Windows key is retained, with right Ctrl (that is, Strg) being removed instead. Insert and Delete are moved to the bottom row, between the menu keys and the arrow keys. All 12 function keys are provided, followed by (mostly in German) Num Lock, Print Screen/Pause, Scroll Lock and Pause/Break. The rightmost column contains the expected Home, Page Up, Page Down and End keys. Right shift is greatly reduced in size to fit the arrow keys in.
Along the top are twelve multimedia, Internet and power keys: previous track, stop, play/pause, skip track, volume down, volume up, mute, home page, e-mail client, previous page, next page and sleep.
The Num Lock key appears to toggle an integrated numeric keypad, marked with blue legends. A Fn key exists at the bottom left, and Strg (Ctrl) is moved one place to the right. The only purpose for the Fn key is to permit the entry of letters and symbols when the integrated numeric keypad is enabled; it does not engage the numeric keypad when Num Lock is off.
The rubber dome arrangement is unusual. The discrete rubber domes appear to sit within circular shelves in the top case. The holes for the domes are diagonal cross–shaped, open at one corner, with each keycap having four vertical bars that sit within each "wing" of the hole. It is not clear how the keycaps are held in place.
Models
LT-300 is the original model, in silver, with lavender and grey keys.[1] It has a purple PS/2 plug. A diskette is included in the box, labelled "LT-300 Driver Diskette" and "Multimedia Keyboard Setup".
LT-300U is the later USB model, in plain black. A USB to PS/2 adapter is included to allow the keyboard to be connected to a PS/2 port.
Gallery
LT-300U
Box
Top, with PS/2 adapter fitted
Side
Bottom
Rear label
Feet
Media keys
Keycap detail
Keycap detail, right
Indicator lights
USB to PS/2 adapter
Keycaps and domes
External links
References
- ↑ AE Software — AEKMap - Layouts
