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Offline ch_123

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« on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 10:31:23 »
Here's one. It's advertised as a PC/XT model, but it's definitely an AT model (LED lights + AT layout). Pretty crappy condition though.
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« Reply #1 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 10:57:32 »
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Here's one. It's advertised as a PC/XT model, but it's definitely an AT model (LED lights + AT layout). Pretty crappy condition though.


You think its just dirty?
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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 11:04:10 »
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Is that a rhetorical question?

Sorry, saw your other post. :biggrin1:

No, it wasn't. :mmph:
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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 11:10:12 »
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You think its just dirty?

Yeah, I said that in reference to the dirt. Probably nothing that a good cleaning wouldnt fix. Buckling springs, whether they be of the Model M or F variety don't really wear out like other keyboards so there's no issue there.
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« Reply #4 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 11:25:38 »
Am I correct in understanding that this model will interface to a PS/2 connector with an adapter?
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« Reply #5 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 11:25:40 »
Oddly enough, even though the pictures are kinda fuzzy, the label says "Personal Computer AT" (the XT ones never said XT, they just said Personal Computer on them) God bless the poor guy selling it who can't tell the difference between an A and an X...


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May go for lower for average if it has been mislabelled.

The AT ones are more valuable than the XT ones because they are comparitively rare. So it would be in the best interest of whoever knows what it really is to have everyone think that it's the XT model :P

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Am I correct in understanding that this model will interface to a PS/2 connector with an adapter?

Using one right here with an AT->PS/2 adaptor hooked to a PS/2->USB adaptor. So yes, the AT connector is basically the same as the PS/2 connector, it's just a different plug.
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« Reply #6 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 12:00:53 »
I want this... so...how does one do "sniping"?
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« Reply #7 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 12:14:36 »
Basically, just make your bid really really close to the end of the auction. Don't wan't to give away my more detailed tactics =P
« Last Edit: Tue, 30 June 2009, 12:19:22 by ch_123 »
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« Reply #8 on: Wed, 01 July 2009, 06:35:28 »
It would be great to ahve one of those on my crappy computer with the DIN port...
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« Reply #9 on: Wed, 01 July 2009, 09:05:10 »
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I want this... so...how does one do "sniping"?

Google is your friend. IMO the best sniping service is Gixen.com

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Basically, just make your bid really really close to the end of the auction.  

That's not really sniping, it's late bidding, unless you can make your manual bid within 2-3 seconds of the auction's close.

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Don't wan't to give away my more detailed tactics =P

Did you start a thread about a keyboard that you intend to bid on?

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It would be great to ahve one of those on my crappy computer with the DIN port...

An AT Model F should work on any computer via an adapter.
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« Reply #10 on: Wed, 01 July 2009, 12:19:10 »
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Did you start a thread about a keyboard that you intend to bid on?

Hah! Of course not! If I were to buy another Model F, it'd be one in mint condition.

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It would be great to ahve one of those on my crappy computer with the DIN port...
An AT Model F should work on any computer via an adapter.

Conversely, a PS/2 keyboard can be plugged into a computer with an AT/DIN connector by means of a simple adaptor.
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« Reply #11 on: Wed, 01 July 2009, 12:31:52 »
Hey, let me snipe it...I mean swipe it...I mean win it.
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« Reply #12 on: Wed, 01 July 2009, 19:55:29 »
That would do it...
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« Reply #13 on: Thu, 02 July 2009, 06:21:34 »
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« Reply #14 on: Thu, 02 July 2009, 06:45:35 »
I've found that the best place to get old stuff like that is just the trash. You'll be amazed what you can find in other peoples' computer waste.
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« Reply #15 on: Thu, 02 July 2009, 06:51:01 »
@Parn:

Man, it looks great (and the seller can be trusted) but the price is too high for how little I'd actually use it.
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« Reply #16 on: Thu, 02 July 2009, 07:30:38 »
It would be a good buy for someone who doesnt already have one, and wants to guarantee getting a good one...

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« Reply #17 on: Thu, 02 July 2009, 07:33:50 »
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It would be a good buy for someone who doesnt already have one, and wants to guarantee getting a good one...

*coughstimw4mailcoughs*


But its expensive...:pout:

I'm kind of torn on it at the moment
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« Reply #18 on: Thu, 02 July 2009, 08:04:32 »
Yeah, I got an M4-1 from him, and if it werent for a few scratch marks on the underside of the board, you'd have sworn it had never seen the light of day...
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« Reply #19 on: Thu, 02 July 2009, 22:21:06 »
Canceled a Snipe, and bought a Model F :love:
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« Reply #20 on: Fri, 03 July 2009, 05:14:27 »
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Canceled a Snipe, and bought a Model F :love:


Huzzah! Post pics/review when you get it.
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« Reply #21 on: Fri, 03 July 2009, 12:57:57 »
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Congrats!

The "Spilled Coke Special" other Ebay one is up to $35.  Some people like to live dangerously.

At this rate, I'll probably get the better deal, anyway.
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« Reply #22 on: Fri, 03 July 2009, 16:25:30 »
If it was really something like Coke spilled on that thing, it might be shot since those boards had no drainage holes.

$35 actually is a good deal for me since that one (the dirty one) has free shipping in my area!
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« Reply #23 on: Fri, 03 July 2009, 18:52:42 »
Apparently it's still working. Besides, it doesn't look like Coke... more like someone went out of their way to NOT clean the keyboard...
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« Reply #24 on: Fri, 03 July 2009, 21:39:14 »
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Huzzah! Post pics/review when you get it.




Hope to see timw4mail's report very soon .
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« Reply #25 on: Fri, 03 July 2009, 23:09:48 »
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Hope to see timw4mail's report very soon .

I have to get it first :bounce:
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« Reply #26 on: Sat, 04 July 2009, 07:13:37 »
Well, even a disgusting keyboard like that Model F can be cleaned so it looks like new. I did that to my old rubber dome one just yesterday (it really needed a cleaning after 18 years of use).
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