Unitek K-258
 | |
| FCC ID |
FMAKB6551 (NTC) DKW67MK-258 (Dah Yang) |
|---|---|
| Branding | Unitek |
| Manufacturer | NTC, Dah Yang |
| Keyswitches |
Alps SKCM White Alps SKBM White Cherry MX Blue (Dah Yang) |
| Interface | AT/XT switchable |
| Years of production | 1990s |
The Unitek K-258 is an out-of-production compact size keyboard similar in layout and size to CM Storm QuickFire TK or Plum MX 96.
Contents
Unitek K-258: Same name, two keyboards
Unitek outsourced the production of K-258 to two Taiwanese OEMs resulting in two different keyboards with the same (model) name:
- NTC (Nan Tan Computer Co.) manufactured two versions of the K-258 (this keyboard version was also sold/known as NTC KB-6551 as imprinted on its board). The earlier version used a steel plate and Alps SKCM White switches, while a cheaper version was made with a plastic plate and Alps SKBM White switches.
- Dah Yang (Dah Yang Industry Co Ltd) also manufactured a Cherry MX Blue version of the K-258
Despite sharing the same compact footprint, the two versions use different layouts and have separate FCC IDs. Size-wise, both are approximately 394 x 165 mm / 15.5 x 6.5 inches. An NTC-like version re-appeared some years later as Unitech K258 ("K258 Rugged Keyboard") with the same layout but with PS/2 connector.[1]
Gallery
Unitek K-258 by NTC
Front/top view
KB backplate
Top panel removed
Protocol switch
Board ID
Board
Keycaps/switch closeup 1
Keycaps/switch closeup 2
Chicony-branded KB-6551 by NTC
Top view
Back
Label
Cover removed, notice the plastic plate
SKBM switch closeup
Keycaps
PCB
Unitek K-258 by Dah Yang
Front
KB backplate
Sideview
Keycaps/switch closeup 1
Keycaps/switch closeup 2
Unitek K-158-1 by Dah Yang
Packaging
Open box
Front
Angle view
Closeup
LED panel
Back
Label
Protocol switch
Top view with switches and keycaps
Space bar area
Switches under the big Enter key
Manual
Manual
Unitek K-158 by Dah Yang
Top view
Bottom
Label with damaged keycap
Protocol switch identification
Cherry MX dark blue switches
References
- ↑ Unitech — K258 Rugged Keyboard (Wayback Machine) Archived 2015-04-04.
External links
- Deskthority — Unitek K-258 (aka, NTC KB6551) by zts. Posted 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- Geekhack — Re: Found new in box Unitek K258 boards for $20 (page 2). Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- Deskthority — Unitek K-155 Keyboard by Redmaus. Posted 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- Klikky klik — K-260 by ntm. Dated 2015-05-29. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
