deskthority

Prior to responding to some PMs that expressed interest in my Cherry keyboard, I decided to give it a very careful look over. In doing so, I found something surprising with the "3/PgDn" key.

Initially, it simply looked like the PgDn was worn off from excessive use. However, that doesn't make sense ...

Thanks to all those who responded to my pricing query on my Cherry keyboard. It was very educational, and tempting. It's also nice to think that my "old friend" may find a good home in the hands of a collector. I'll respond to the PMs separately.

For photekq in particular, and anyone else who may be interested, here's a couple of photos of the Cherry G81-3100SAU / 04 keyboard.

Top view, showing magnetic stripe reader along top-left:
CherryKeyboard_Top.jpg

Bottom view, showing low serial number 000342:
CherryKeyboard_Label.jpg

Sorry ...

Hey, photekq, thanks for your reply.

You have me amazed that the keyboard itself appears to be of less interest than the keycaps! That said, if I knew that it was going to a good home anyway, I'd possibly consider selling. I'd just miss the ability to read magnetic stripes.

To answer your ...

G'day all from Australia. I'm fascinated to discover that there is actually a community of folks interested in these beautifully engineered old keyboards!

Having worked as a PC specialist between 1982 and 2000, I witnessed first hand the gradual cheapening of keyboard manufacture. I also came ...