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Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 11 Sep 2020, 07:37
by Rayndalf
I offered $140 a piece (so $280) for two, figure I always end up buying stuff in pairs so I might as well plan on it and save some shipping. In this case I think one would make a nice gift.
If Unicomp still has some I'll commit a crime and shove one in an industrial case (do they even fit?).
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 11 Sep 2020, 08:26
by Jesseg
What an absolute nightmare, who bought that!? and why is the A key a giant circle???
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 11 Sep 2020, 08:30
by Jimi14
"the compuphone 2000". I'ts a keyboard with a built in telefon allowing you to make calls directly from your computer!
https://www.tradera.com/item/340854/417 ... og-telefon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CompuP ... 4140695848 (US version)
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Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 11 Sep 2020, 11:28
by Findecanor
All right. I didn't know the AbKey had made it to production.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 11 Sep 2020, 12:28
by Rayndalf
Rayndalf wrote: 11 Sep 2020, 07:37
I offered $140 a piece (so $280) for two, figure I always end up buying stuff in pairs so I might as well plan on it and save some shipping. In this case I think one would make a nice gift.
If Unicomp still has some I'll commit a crime and shove one in an industrial case (do they even fit?).
I uh...they actually took it. Not again.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 11 Sep 2020, 17:29
by zzxx53
Rayndalf wrote: 11 Sep 2020, 12:28
Rayndalf wrote: 11 Sep 2020, 07:37
I offered $140 a piece (so $280) for two, figure I always end up buying stuff in pairs so I might as well plan on it and save some shipping. In this case I think one would make a nice gift.
If Unicomp still has some I'll commit a crime and shove one in an industrial case (do they even fit?).
I uh...they actually took it. Not again.
It probably won't fit the Unicomp industrial case without modifications, given the presence of mouse buttons.
Don't forget to report back once you got them.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 11 Sep 2020, 20:52
by xxhellfirexx
Jesseg wrote: 11 Sep 2020, 08:26
What an absolute nightmare, who bought that!? and why is the A key a giant circle???
Thomas would love this one right?
Quotron keyboard.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373204798659
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 11 Sep 2020, 21:04
by Rayndalf
That's pretty cool. Any idea what kind of switches it uses?
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 12 Sep 2020, 00:23
by j0d1
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 12 Sep 2020, 00:39
by hellothere
zzxx53 wrote: 11 Sep 2020, 17:29
Rayndalf wrote: 11 Sep 2020, 12:28
Rayndalf wrote: 11 Sep 2020, 07:37
I offered $140 a piece (so $280) for two, figure I always end up buying stuff in pairs so I might as well plan on it and save some shipping. In this case I think one would make a nice gift.
If Unicomp still has some I'll commit a crime and shove one in an industrial case (do they even fit?).
I uh...they actually took it. Not again.
It probably won't fit the Unicomp industrial case without modifications, given the presence of mouse buttons.
Don't forget to report back once you got them.
I have one of those Unicomp industrial cases sitting right next to me. If anyone measurements or something, send me a PM.
Me aiding and abetting crime. I'm gonna be on so many lists ...
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 12 Sep 2020, 00:46
by hellothere
Jesseg wrote: 11 Sep 2020, 08:26
What an absolute nightmare, who bought that!? and why is the A key a giant circle???
It's their version of a perfected keyboard, with AEIOU in an arc where you can reach them easily.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-AbKey-Qwe ... 4834423509 ($35, BTW). Direct link to video is
https://vimeo.com/67786802.
Almost 100% positive it's a rubber dome. I can't find anything specifically about keyswitches.
Came out in 2005.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 12 Sep 2020, 01:36
by hellothere
Rayndalf wrote: 11 Sep 2020, 21:04
That's pretty cool. Any idea what kind of switches it uses?
Well, I did some forum spelunking and found this:
Scantlin Switches. Pic was from Haata.
I'm not necessarily saying they're the same, but that's one really big case. I think they'd fit.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 12 Sep 2020, 20:04
by typingweb10
500$ for complete display writer and beam-spring keyboard, a deal if you live in Tennessee or can make a drive there.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 8084644131
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 12 Sep 2020, 21:34
by SneakyRobb
Nabbed this
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Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 12 Sep 2020, 22:43
by Rayndalf
hellothere wrote: 12 Sep 2020, 01:36
Well, I did some forum spelunking and found this:
Scantlin Switches. Pic was from Haata.
I'm not necessarily saying they're the same, but that's one really big case. I think they'd fit.
What a strange design, I wonder how they feel.
SneakyRobb wrote: 12 Sep 2020, 21:34
Nabbed this
5110.jpg
I can't imagine the excitement.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 12 Sep 2020, 22:51
by Redmaus
SneakyRobb wrote: 12 Sep 2020, 21:34
Nabbed this
5110.jpg
Along with the massive disk drive
Copped it
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 13 Sep 2020, 01:07
by j0d1
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 13 Sep 2020, 01:17
by Redmaus
You'd think for that much the dude could at least rotate the pictures properly
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 13 Sep 2020, 02:05
by darkcruix
SneakyRobb wrote: 12 Sep 2020, 21:34
Nabbed this
5110.jpg
Oh, I am soooo jealous
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 13 Sep 2020, 20:23
by xxhellfirexx
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 13 Sep 2020, 22:01
by Rayndalf
Definitely worth the $140 a piece.
The one I opened was definitely NOS, as expected the seller just taped the two boxes together and shipped them, but other than the extra tape even the boxes look new.
Unfortunately the cable had split on the one I opened. Anyone had luck internally converting one (AT -> USB and Serial -> USB and both USB to a small USB hub)?
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 13 Sep 2020, 22:12
by dcopellino
May i suggest some sugru (Google it, if you don't know what I am speaking of) to fix the frayed cable.... Anyway prices are rising, even if nos, IMHO.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 13 Sep 2020, 22:36
by Rayndalf
dcopellino wrote: 13 Sep 2020, 22:12
May i suggest some sugru (Google it, if you don't know what I am speaking of) to fix the frayed cable.... Anyway prices are rising, even if nos, IMHO.
Prices probably
were rising, but this seller takes offers and has "more than 10 available" so I have no idea. I'll keep the second one NIB, but I'd love to have one I can easily use with modern systems.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 14 Sep 2020, 11:32
by M9HM
https://www.todocoleccion.net/segunda-m ... x117002534
I have found a Sanyo MCB 555. I dont know the usual price for these things, might be a bargain, might be a kidney and a half: I let you guys decide.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 14 Sep 2020, 16:26
by dcopellino
Rayndalf wrote: 13 Sep 2020, 22:36
dcopellino wrote: 13 Sep 2020, 22:12
May i suggest some sugru (Google it, if you don't know what I am speaking of) to fix the frayed cable.... Anyway prices are rising, even if nos, IMHO.
Prices probably
were rising, but this seller takes offers and has "more than 10 available" so I have no idea. I'll keep the second one NIB, but I'd love to have one I can easily use with modern systems.
Good for you. On my side i'am done with the ibm M13s
And I must say that the keyswitches manufactured by maxi switch are not bad at all even if they're slightly different from model ms", less vibrant and pingy as if the pvc of the barrel plate with the keyswitches and the back plate all together were more compact and sturdy both on the tactile feeling and the sound hearing. Happy clicking and trackpointing.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 14 Sep 2020, 16:35
by gnhuy91
Not a bargain, the keyboard alone went for ~250usd on a bid 2-3 months ago, so it might be around that price.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 14 Sep 2020, 16:45
by dcopellino
Uhlala, what the heck is it doing in Spain such a dino.....
https://www.todocoleccion.net/antigueda ... x212971420
The price is 13X what SneakyRobb paid his, though.....
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 14 Sep 2020, 17:54
by M9HM
It looks in fantastic condition though, and its a beautiful keyboard, that's so I thought someone may find it interesting.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 14 Sep 2020, 18:13
by Redmaus
laptop hahahaha that's hilarious
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 14 Sep 2020, 19:30
by Yasu0
