Posted: 19 Mar 2016, 19:22
Tired eyes read that as Cherry BBQ.
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Posted: 19 Mar 2016, 19:43
The photo is very dark, but I would guess that it might be a Model M. Clever how they obliterated the important part of the label.
That looks like a yellowed ABS spacebar, which I know that Greenock used in the late-1990s, but I would not have thought that it would have been there as early as 1990.
Posted: 19 Mar 2016, 19:46
I think its a model m, because on the second picture you can see he wrote the missing number on a paper, laying near to the original label.fohat wrote:The photo is very dark, but I would guess that it might be a Model M. Clever how they obliterated the important part of the label.
That looks like a yellowed ABS spacebar, which I know that Greenock used in the late-1990s, but I would not have thought that it would have been there as early as 1990.
Posted: 19 Mar 2016, 20:53
I'm extremely confident that it's an M. I've never seen an F122 with a plastic back; they've always had an exposed metal backplate.
Posted: 19 Mar 2016, 20:55
It's got a beige backplate, that should make it an M right?hypkx wrote:I think its a model m, because on the second picture you can see he wrote the missing number on a paper, laying near to the original label.fohat wrote:The photo is very dark, but I would guess that it might be a Model M. Clever how they obliterated the important part of the label.
That looks like a yellowed ABS spacebar, which I know that Greenock used in the late-1990s, but I would not have thought that it would have been there as early as 1990.
Posted: 19 Mar 2016, 21:29
Yeah, pretty sure it's a M too. Wrote my post a bit quickly. 
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 03:41
Interesting clicky Space Invaders board, $30 with free shipping!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mystery ... 1681902326
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mystery ... 1681902326
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 04:16
Cyclopean whites! And an amusing serial number. You'll be typing on an 'board with a label that says AFK. How's that for contradictory?
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 04:49
With Cherry profile caps too and an awesome layout? Someone buy this now. I would, but I'm broke.jerue wrote: Interesting clicky Space Invaders board, $30 with free shipping!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mystery ... 1681902326
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 05:34
E3E wrote:With Cherry profile caps too and an awesome layout? Someone buy this now. I would, but I'm broke.jerue wrote: Interesting clicky Space Invaders board, $30 with free shipping!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mystery ... 1681902326
I thought about it, actually ended up buying it so I can run a Space Invaders tour soon over on geekhack.
I previously had a full size board with the browns, I loved the clicky green spacebar switch, and thought the browns were okay. I don't think the whites are as highly regarded as black, but nonetheless it's not your everyday switch
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 05:36
Thank you for saving my wallet.
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 05:43
I was on the verge of buying it but decided against it. Still not sure how I feel about my decision. I think I'm okay with it. Neat keyboard for sure.
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 06:41
For posterity, here’s the pic rehosted to imgur:jerue wrote: Interesting clicky Space Invaders board, $30 with free shipping! http://www.ebay.com/itm/351681902326
It’s not Cherry profile. These are standard cylindrical Hi-Tek keycaps.
I was considering grabbing that one to steal some of the keycaps for custom keyboards. But probably just as well not to, as I have enough other (keyboard-related and non-keyboard-related) projects to finish.
The white switches are one of the best linear switches of the 1980s–90s. Much nicer than Cherry MX black, IMO. Comparable to green Alps in smoothness, more stable, and a bit stiffer. Whether someone likes white or black space invader switches better is a matter of personal taste.I don't think the whites are as highly regarded as black, but nonetheless it's not your everyday switch
(Obviously the above refers to switches in perfect condition. The board here looks pretty dirty, and the switches might be unusably gritty for all we can tell.)
I really like the space invader keycap profile. Probably my favorite cylindrical keycaps.
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 08:58
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Beige-M ... oard-AS-IS
I would get this, but US. It might have Monterey blue switches.
(Seller also has a corresponding mouse which looks nice, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-3-Butto ... 2caa04373a)
I would get this, but US. It might have Monterey blue switches.
(Seller also has a corresponding mouse which looks nice, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-3-Butto ... 2caa04373a)
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 10:30
Who got it? http://www.ebay.de/itm/141927941923
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 14:25
Any other hint this could be Monterey blues, other than the KB-5181? I don't think this is a KB-5181.alh84001 wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Beige-M ... oard-AS-IS
I would get this, but US. It might have Monterey blue switches.
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 15:25
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 15:28
Utterly ridiculous.photekq wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DATACOMP-DFK102 ... 7675.l2557
This is getting a little mad now...
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 17:09
More NOS, beige linear or grey tactile space invaders? http://www.ebay.com/itm/252326544864
Found info at http://mousefan.telcontar.net/image/intel.htm
Found info at http://mousefan.telcontar.net/image/intel.htm
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 17:47
What the
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 17:49
NIB + ISO = $$$$?
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 17:52
Ultra-rare, ultra-desirable vintage keyboards in excellent condition selling for approximately double the price of a new plastic Topre keyboard manufactured yesterday?
I can't see why this is surprising at all.
I can't see why this is surprising at all.
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 17:54
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 17:57
Here's a keyboard that is expensive because of the "Macintosh TV" computer it came with being rare. It's a black Apple Keyboard II that is pretty much the same as the beige ones. Keyboard guys would hate this (it doesn't have exotic key switches) but vintage computer guys would love it if they had a Macintosh TV without a keyboard.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/172131981694
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/172131981694
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 18:09
This is very true. But tbh I can't see why people pay as much for Topre as they do, either xD .
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 18:30
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Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 18:50
Someone on ebay has veen trying to sell theirs for over a year now, started at $1000 and gradually keeps dropping the price, think it was $300 last I checked.snuci wrote: Here's a keyboard that is expensive because of the "Macintosh TV" computer it came with being rare. It's a black Apple Keyboard II that is pretty much the same as the beige ones. Keyboard guys would hate this (it doesn't have exotic key switches) but vintage computer guys would love it if they had a Macintosh TV without a keyboard.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/172131981694
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 21:34
The ultra rare bit is a misconception though. That simply isn't true.
Let's not forget how much a yellowed Datatech SPK-100 went for a few months ago or how much a rusty Focus FK-2001 with blue alps went for. No, I don't think it has much to do with what you say. These prices are a bit more arbitrary.
In other news, I'll be in stitches if this board sells for higher than the Leading Edge DC-3014.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Leading ... 2518.l4276
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 21:44
$160 + shipping for a poor-condition DC2014 is absurd. Frankly, anything over $50 is too much.
There are frequently mint condition early white Alps boards selling for $10–20 + shipping with switches that are much nicer than the scratchy blue ones are going to be.
There are frequently mint condition early white Alps boards selling for $10–20 + shipping with switches that are much nicer than the scratchy blue ones are going to be.
Posted: 20 Mar 2016, 22:01
What in the....photekq wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DATACOMP-DFK102 ... 7675.l2557
This is getting a little mad now...
It sold for more than Mark's board!