Philips P2812
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| Branding | Philips |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hi-Tek |
| Layouts | F XT |
| Keyswitches | Hi-Tek Series 725 White Linear |
| Keycaps | Dye-sublimated PBT |
| Interface | XT |
| Years of production | Around 1985 (see case mould date) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Precedes | Philips P2814 |
The Philips P2812 is a keyboard that was sold with Philips' XT clone computers, e.g. the Philips P3105 or P3120.[1] The layout is an exact copy of IBM's model F XT (IBM PC 5150 keyboard). Judging from the lack of yellowing, the keycaps –including the space bar– are made from PBT and the legends are dye-sublimated. Both the Num Lock and the Caps Lock keys have a red LED window.
The keyboard was built by the Hi-Tek Corporation, and the company's logo is found on the inside of the case and on the PCB. White, linear Hi-Tek Series 725 switches (Space Invaders) are used; the only stabilized key is the 9.75 unit space bar.
Gallery
Profile
Keycaps removed, still dirty
Label on the back side of the case
Both halves of the case
Date on the case mould
Bottom side of the PCB
Top view of the Caps Lock and the F keycaps
Bottom view of the Caps Lock and the F keycaps
NMB Hi-Tek switch with white slider
Space bar switch, with a longer spring to increase resistance
Internals of the NMB Hi-Tek switch under the Caps Lock key
