Northgate OmniKey/101P
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| Part number | KYBD101P |
|---|---|
| FCC ID | GT6OMNIKEY |
| Branding | Northgate Computer Systems |
| Product family | Northgate OmniKey |
| Layouts | Focus layout with Windows keys added. |
| Keyswitches | Alps SKBM White and one single yellow switch |
| Discontinued | Yes |
The Northgate OmniKey/101P is a personal computer keyboard produced by Northgate Computer Systems. It is a variation on the earlier Northgate OmniKey/101. Several notable changes were made:
- The 101P doesn't have the DIP switches present on the 101.
- Interesting modified Focus layout with Windows keys added.
- It has a non-removable cord with a 5 pin DIN connector, which is unusual among keyboards produced at the time. The PS/2 connector was much more commonly used.
- It has simplified Alps SKBM White switches instead of the complicated Alps SKCM Blue or Alps SKCM White.
- The up arrow has a single yellow switch, equipped with an LED. This likely has something to do with the programmable features of the board.
- The plate that the switches are mounted to has quite a bit more flex in it due to how it is mounted in the case.
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