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y11971alex wrote: http://www.memory4less.com/m4l_itemdeta ... 1460553789

The part number and the description seems to be right, but the picture is wrong.

These are the same yahoos we tried ordering through before when we saw availability, but later received a note back that they were out of stock. I don't recall the posting having a picture before though. Might have updates and some taun-taun posted the wrong pic. Doesn't hurt to try.

emdude wrote:

y11971alex wrote: http://www.memory4less.com/m4l_itemdeta ... 1460553789

The part number and the description seems to be right, but the picture is wrong.

It seems you already tried to get this yourself a little while ago..

post310917.html#p310917

There is, but there have been developments. I've been since unblocked from their site, and they're taking my calls again. So this falls into the interesting category, and I'm by no means asking any one of you to risk $177 on this POS keyboard.

Please correct me if I am wrong here, but you are looking for the 66-key 3277 beam spring keyboard? Interestingly enough, I counted up the number of keys on the POS keyboard in the listing's photo and the total actually is 66, so these guys may just be really confused.

emdude wrote: Please correct me if I am wrong here, but you are looking for the 66-key 3277 beam spring keyboard? Interestingly enough, I counted up the number of keys on the POS keyboard in the listing's photo and the total actually is 66, so these guys may just be really confused.

But that POS board bears a completely different part number

Well, they still may be confused, or perhaps unable or unwilling to see that it is indeed a different keyboard. Hopefully your communications with them improve though.

Model m for 7€
https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anz ... 0-225-6080

hypkx wrote: Model m for 7€
https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anz ... 0-225-6080

… in Erding, Bavaria, Germany. And it says: "No shipping".

emdude wrote: Well, they still may be confused, or perhaps unable or unwilling to see that it is indeed a different keyboard. Hopefully your communications with them improve though.

That may be true, but I'd still advise caution if anyone is to purchase it.

Two nice keyboards starting at 50€ each, I happen to know who the seller is: a long-time and formerly very active DT member who hasn't shown up here in the last year or so.
Nixdorf Cherry G80-0942HAD /02 MX Black Tastatur Keyboard
IBM Model M Tastatur ANSI US 1390131 1987 Keyboard

ohaimark wrote: There is SO much wrong with this listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Keyboar ... 1939325279

Why is that?

jaffers wrote:

ohaimark wrote: There is SO much wrong with this listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Keyboar ... 1939325279

Why is that?

heres what I can see:
These are montereys, not "Green Clones Alps"
Look at the arrow keys

what else?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/112079522102

^The space saving space unsaver?

If it only was in Europe. .
What layout is that? Looks so brand new to me?...

y11971alex wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/112079522102

^The space saving space unsaver?

Looks amazing, rubberdome though.

Wodan wrote:

y11971alex wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/112079522102

^The space saving space unsaver?

Looks amazing, rubberdome though.

But can it be converted for PC use? I'm actually in need of a good rubber dome keyboard that isn't Topre.

It's from 91.. well then rubberdome and not exactly what I would call a good one.. now it's clear why it looks soo clean )

y11971alex wrote: But can it be converted for PC use? I'm actually in need of a good rubber dome keyboard that isn't Topre.

According to Chyros those things are the closest thing to a Topre:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/102-Tasten-Keybo ... 2217596221

And the sliders are Cherry MX compatible!!
Be aware the stabilized keys are NOT Cherry Compatible.

y11971alex wrote:

Wodan wrote:

y11971alex wrote: ^The space saving space unsaver?

Looks amazing, rubberdome though.

But can it be converted for PC use? I'm actually in need of a good rubber dome keyboard that isn't Topre.

I got one from Cindy a couple months back to take some measurements and see if we could fit F switches in it. Turns out it is "doable", albeit quite tricky. It won't be a project I undertake anytime soon, but would help someone else if they wanted to (plan on quite a bit of research effort). Regardless... it is a nice rubberdome, and the case is well made (feet are especially fun). If someone wants mine, you are welcome to the $35 USD I paid... BUT... You will need to source a right shift key (missing). No idea about converting the connector.

Wodan wrote:

y11971alex wrote: But can it be converted for PC use? I'm actually in need of a good rubber dome keyboard that isn't Topre.

According to Chyros those things are the closest thing to a Topre:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/102-Tasten-Keybo ... 2217596221

Sadly, my German is rather hopeless. ♬Wie, wie, wie!♬

lot_lizard wrote:

y11971alex wrote:

Wodan wrote:
Looks amazing, rubberdome though.

But can it be converted for PC use? I'm actually in need of a good rubber dome keyboard that isn't Topre.

I got one from Cindy a couple months back to take some measurements and see if we could fit F switches in it. Turns out it is "doable", albeit quite tricky. It won't be a project I undertake anytime soon, but would help someone else if they wanted to (plan on quite a bit of research effort). Regardless... it is a nice rubberdome, and the case is well made (feet are especially fun). If someone wants mine, you are welcome to the $35 USD I paid... BUT... You will need to source a right shift key (missing). No idea about converting the connector.

So it doesn't work with Soarer's converter?

y11971alex wrote:

Wodan wrote:

y11971alex wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/112079522102

^The space saving space unsaver?

Looks amazing, rubberdome though.

But can it be converted for PC use? I'm actually in need of a good rubber dome keyboard that isn't Topre.

I've heard pretty good things about BTC Domes over sliders, which you can find in a board like the BTC 5100C.

http://imgur.com/a/VlSZL

Took some more pics of one of my models. It's a pretty sturdy built for a rubberdome too. Nice metal plate on the bottom!

Comes with PS/2 cable so I guess any PS/2=>USB Converter will do the job!

y11971alex wrote: So it doesn't work with Soarer's converterm

No idea. It is some sort of molecular connector plug (think RJ-style), but I didn't pay any attention. PM me if you would like me to dig it out. Having said that, even if different than the terminal M's, I'm pretty sure you could turn a coconut into a functional USB keyboard with Soarer's code and a little patience. For the missing right shift... they are curious little 2-piece caps. This is missing the "keycap" portion. So think Model M with only the keystem as an analogy. The key is functional, but not pleasant to look at.

do those cheap Topre alike keyboards also exist in German and TKL?

lot_lizard wrote:

y11971alex wrote:

y11971alex wrote: ^The space saving space unsaver?

But can it be converted for PC use? I'm actually in need of a good rubber dome keyboard that isn't Topre.

I got one from Cindy a couple months back to take some measurements and see if we could fit F switches in it. Turns out it is "doable", albeit quite tricky. It won't be a project I undertake anytime soon, but would help someone else if they wanted to (plan on quite a bit of research effort). Regardless... it is a nice rubberdome, and the case is well made (feet are especially fun). If someone wants mine, you are welcome to the $35 USD I paid... BUT... You will need to source a right shift key (missing). No idea about converting the connector.

lot_lizard,

Is it like my IBM 73x3832 here? I saw that auction and thought it was the same as mine but it has a different model number. My cord is different so maybe mine is for a different terminal. It does look awesome in person.

snuci wrote:

y11971alex wrote:

y11971alex wrote: ^The space saving space unsaver?

Is it like my IBM 73x3832 here? I saw that auction and thought it was the same as mine but it has a different model number. My cord is different so maybe mine is for a different terminal. It does look awesome in person.

Mine from Cindy would be like the auction (same part number and 8-pin modular connector). The more I look at it, I like it. Currently cleaning. Hate to be that guy, but since nobody jumped, I might just keep. It really is a nicer switch than I was giving it credit for (like you pointed out, spacebar needs work though). If this really is a dream board for someone though, PM me

I should have gotten one of those when I had the chance, regret it to this day. We've had that same switch and keyboard here before more than once. Calling it a plain rubberdome is quite an understatement really, then again Topre is a rubberdome too.

lot_lizard wrote: Mine from Cindy would be like the auction (same part number and 8-pin modular connector). The more I look at it, I like it. Currently cleaning. Hate to be that guy, but since nobody jumped, I might just keep. It really is a nicer switch than I was giving it credit for (like you pointed out, spacebar needs work though).

Sorry for not being more clear. I guess my real question is, Is it also blue Micro Switch domes?

snuci wrote: Sorry for not being more clear. I guess my real question is, Is it also blue Micro Switch domes?

It is... Identical to yours other than the connector it seems

Industrial IBM MODEL M: http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g185281450

Leading Edge DC-3014

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-3014-LEADING ... Sw6n5XqJxL

More than a bit pricey!