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Posted: 16 May 2016, 08:08
by chiptea
Ohhhhhh, wow. The keycaps on the first one are some of the nicest I've seen. Curious to see how the auction turns out as well.
Posted: 16 May 2016, 08:54
by alh84001
I read about these keycaps the other day, either here, or on GH, but I can't seem to find it now. The poster was describing them as the ugliest keycaps he ever saw
. Keyboard was specific in some other way, it had blue alps, or the keycaps were alps pbt or something like that, but I don't quite remember it now :/
Posted: 16 May 2016, 09:08
by Chyros
The second one is the original RT-101+, the model I just reviewed. Really cool to see them in ANSI, look how they nitched the bracket key xD .
Posted: 16 May 2016, 11:54
by hypkx
Posted: 16 May 2016, 13:00
by ramnes
Posted: 16 May 2016, 13:21
by Nuum
Those should be Marquardt Two-Finger switches, I have a similar Keyboard at home.
Posted: 16 May 2016, 13:53
by hypkx
Nuum wrote:
Those should be Marquardt Two-Finger switches, I have a similar Keyboard at home.
I dont think so, I know the kind of typewriter which you mean, but I think this has:
wiki/Cherry_M9
Posted: 16 May 2016, 14:22
by Engicoder
I guess he is not quite away of what he has there or would probably be selling them separately. I would doubt these go to the end of the auction as sales outside the auction seem to be the norm with the nice stuff lately.
Posted: 16 May 2016, 14:28
by fohat
Engicoder wrote:
I guess he is not quite away of what he has there or would probably be selling them separately.
Yes, it is ridiculous the way he is doing it.
No "ordinary" keyboard user would have the need for those multiples, and it will take deep pockets to do something like buy 3 and re-sell 2 for the price of the 3 in order to break even and get a free keyboard.
"Reserve" is always stupid no matter how you slice it. Just another ebay ploy to increase its fees.
Posted: 16 May 2016, 15:08
by Dra
Posted: 16 May 2016, 15:10
by shreebles
SHINE on you crazy diamond...
Posted: 16 May 2016, 15:16
by Dra
Perfect to add some sandblasted texture!
Posted: 16 May 2016, 15:26
by bubblebobbler
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Amstr ... SwoudW5VSV
the keyboard that comes with the printer looks interesting and relatively easy to adapt for modern use (I think) - probably worth a grab at £35 shipped with some extras (junk for most probably) and the ability to make an offer
https://imgur.com/a/pHfjc#S7q3Jj9
Posted: 16 May 2016, 17:16
by Chyros
Fuck knows what's inside those old Amstrad keyboards, the PCW line came with springs over membrane which is still the worst switch I've ever tried, and I found a later 101-key Amstrad board that used BTC dome with slider but this looks different yet again, anyone have any idea what switches it uses?
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 16 May 2016, 17:20
by Phenix
I am really tempted to bid on the M-15s.
Would maybe a small gb make sense? (I REALLY want an m15
)
btw: How is the sold average price for one?
Posted: 16 May 2016, 17:38
by andrewjoy
I was also tempted by the M 15s but being in the UK and crappy shipping ...... if there is a GB i call the IBM and then if thats taken the options
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 16 May 2016, 18:06
by Phenix
For me most likely same order - Blue IBM followed by options.
(+the numpad)
lets see for how much they go
Posted: 16 May 2016, 19:21
by alh84001
I have no idea what this is, but certainly interesting:
http://page15.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/a ... t474317929
Posted: 16 May 2016, 19:53
by bubblebobbler
Chyros wrote: Fuck knows what's inside those old Amstrad keyboards, the PCW line came with springs over membrane which is still the worst switch I've ever tried, and I found a later 101-key Amstrad board that used BTC dome with slider but this looks different yet again, anyone have any idea what switches it uses?
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?55 ... 0-keyboard
maybe this helps? I am a simple man with little knowledge so I genuinely don't know if it does.
I'm still really curious about the printer keyboard...so tempted to bite the bullet
Posted: 16 May 2016, 20:06
by Engicoder
I have the printer and small keyboard that goes with it. It is a 3M Whisper Writer 1000 which was one of many small terminals made in the early 80's that were intended to connect of over phone lines to various services., including telex.
The printer is proprietary version of the Trendcom series of thermal printers. The Trendcom was also used as the base for the Apple (Silentype) and Atari (822) budget printers. The drive belts on these printers tend to disintegrate with time and the printheads need to be replaced frequently.
I am not sure the printer would be easily converted for use with another computer. 3M did make a Whisper Printer which is the same printer, but serially driven.
Posted: 16 May 2016, 20:14
by Engicoder
b***a strikes again...guess I should have bid higher
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Posted: 16 May 2016, 20:20
by bubblebobbler
Engicoder wrote: I have the printer and small keyboard that goes with it. It is a 3M Whisper Writer 1000 which was one of many small terminals made in the early 80's that were intended to connect of over phone lines to various services., including telex.
The printer is proprietary version of the Trendcom series of thermal printers. The Trendcom was also used as the base for the Apple (Silentype) and Atari (822) budget printers. The drive belts on these printers tend to disintegrate with time and the printheads need to be replaced frequently.
I am not sure the printer would be easily converted for use with another computer. 3M did make a Whisper Printer which is the same printer, but serially driven.
any insight on what switch system the accompanying keyboard uses?
Posted: 16 May 2016, 20:29
by Tuntematon
Engicoder wrote: b***a strikes again...guess I should have bid higher
Yep, looks like he's into ANSI space invaders too. Bummer. If anyone had any hopes for the other ANSI RT-101, they are dashed now. I wish I was a rich guy on eBay dashing hopes with my unbeatable bids. Looks like fun
Posted: 16 May 2016, 20:50
by Redmaus
Posted: 16 May 2016, 20:51
by Engicoder
bubblebobbler wrote: Engicoder wrote: I have the printer and small keyboard that goes with it. It is a 3M Whisper Writer 1000 which was one of many small terminals made in the early 80's that were intended to connect of over phone lines to various services., including telex.
The printer is proprietary version of the Trendcom series of thermal printers. The Trendcom was also used as the base for the Apple (Silentype) and Atari (822) budget printers. The drive belts on these printers tend to disintegrate with time and the printheads need to be replaced frequently.
I am not sure the printer would be easily converted for use with another computer. 3M did make a Whisper Printer which is the same printer, but serially driven.
any insight on what switch system the accompanying keyboard uses?
It use Hi-Tek linears. PCB is made by Hi-Tek as well.
Posted: 16 May 2016, 20:52
by Engicoder
Posted: 16 May 2016, 20:57
by seebart
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Posted: 16 May 2016, 21:04
by Blaise170
Engicoder wrote: b***a strikes again...guess I should have bid higher
ba-again.jpg
I finally figured out who it is! I never put it together before, but he has bought stuff from me a few times before. He also is the slowest to pay ever. He has purchased from ohaimark before as well, who also mentioned how slow he is to pay.
Posted: 16 May 2016, 22:05
by Engicoder
Blaise170 wrote: Engicoder wrote: b***a strikes again...guess I should have bid higher
ba-again.jpg
I finally figured out who it is! I never put it together before, but he has bought stuff from me a few times before. He also is the slowest to pay ever. He has purchased from ohaimark before as well, who also mentioned how slow he is to pay.
Is it someone we know?
Posted: 16 May 2016, 22:18
by alh84001
Since it is such an important item in personal computing history, some museum could (should?) shell out so much, find a sponsor or something.
