Otrona Attache

HaaTa · 13 Feb 2016, 01:31

Thanks snuci, I would've totally passed this up if I didn't know it was a Fujitsu Leaf Spring Gen 1.

It's not in super awesome condition. Broken tabs, handle seems a bit off, and a note from 1992 that it has a bad power supply. But! The keyboard, how you could say no to those keycaps and the slight click of a Fujitsu Leaf Spring Gen 1 switch

I really like the way they get new lettering by still doing a doubleshot injection but then engraving over it. Takes a bit of work but it looks really sharp after cleaning.

I'll likely be keeping the computer portion around, however if anyone is interested in it (say for parts), I'd be willing to part with it. I generally don't like to collect entire computers as they are more annoying to store and keep clean. Many typewriters I often toss the printing mechanism after taking pictures for example (I do make exceptions though).

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Muirium · 13 Feb 2016, 01:52

5.5 inch display? Is that screen really the same size as my iPhone!?

Although preceded by both the Osborne and Kaypro II "portable" computers, the Attache is by-far the smallest and most portable of them all (and also the most expensive).

http://www.oldcomputers.net/attache.html

Nice machine, and a great little keyboard. Naturally they went straight out of business…

Chyros · 13 Feb 2016, 02:13

Beautiful, what a lovely, elegant little board! I wonder if that's usable with a Soarer's

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snuci · 13 Feb 2016, 03:42

Congrats on the acquisition HaaTa! Looks to be in great condition and it is a pretty cool keyboard. I was close to getting mine running but I put it aside after the pictures for now. I have to check the wiring when I get some time. They do have a decent history. If you do decide to part with the computer portion, let me know.

HaaTa · 13 Feb 2016, 07:02

snuci wrote: Congrats on the acquisition HaaTa! Looks to be in great condition and it is a pretty cool keyboard. I was close to getting mine running but I put it aside after the pictures for now. I have to check the wiring when I get some time. They do have a decent history. If you do decide to part with the computer portion, let me know.

Yep, I don't mind parting with it at all. Once I get a decent box and packing material for it, I'll put it aside. You can have it for the cost of shipping. Bug me once in a while about it just in case I forget.

Daniel · 13 Feb 2016, 18:23

What a beauty. Even the PCB is looks good

seebart · 13 Feb 2016, 20:26

Oh god a vintage 60% with leaf spring 1st gen. Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

Chyros · 13 Feb 2016, 23:34

Seriously I don't even like 60% layouts but this one might just convert me xD . I really wonder how the switches feel, too; I've heard good things.

seebart · 13 Feb 2016, 23:40

Fujitsu Leaf Spring 1st gen. are pretty sweet. I wish you could review this for us because I can never really describe all these switches well.

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snuci · 13 Feb 2016, 23:46

seebart wrote: Fujitsu Leaf Spring 1st gen. are pretty sweet. I wish you could review this for us because I can never really describe all these switches well.

If Chryos was in North America, I would have sent him mine for review.

terrycherry · 15 Feb 2016, 04:44

This switch is good and vintage! Glad to hear you guys have the same 60% keyboard.