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18 Key Model M
« on: Sun, 27 July 2014, 08:30:06 »
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 27 July 2014, 08:31:01 »
Wasn't this posted in a thread a while ago?
EDIT: I didn't see that it was an ebay listing
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 27 July 2014, 10:02:23 »
This would be awesome except that the layout is totally unlike a normal keypad, and nobody could touch type on it.
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 27 July 2014, 12:49:10 »
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 27 July 2014, 14:41:17 »
Despite not being very functional, this is still awesome.
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #5 on: Sun, 27 July 2014, 17:40:28 »
Quote from: fohat.digs on Sun, 27 July 2014, 10:02:23
This would be awesome except that the layout is totally unlike a normal keypad, and nobody could touch type on it.

There is another row of keys hidden above the top row.   You could convert the main area into a standard numpad layout and keep keys on the right for other purposes (break them down into 5 single unit keys maybe).

Or you could make a nice navigation cluster with some extra keys off to the right.

Don't think I'd want to cut the case up, but you could probably cut down a standard M case to fit the above modifications.
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 27 July 2014, 17:53:10 »
perfect to pair wit ha SSK, I expect this to go for more than the current bid ($59.99)
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #7 on: Sun, 27 July 2014, 20:08:44 »
Just noticed the shipping price. It's $24 to me, what's up with that?
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #8 on: Sun, 27 July 2014, 20:57:09 »
Quote from: ComradeSniper on Sun, 27 July 2014, 20:08:44
Just noticed the shipping price. It's $24 to me, what's up with that?

$18 to me in MA (same shipping "zone" I think). They are just estimating a really heavy weight.

Inflating shifpping prices is pretty common on eBay.
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #9 on: Sun, 27 July 2014, 21:30:02 »
If this had E and F keys it would make a very nice hex numpad.
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 29 July 2014, 00:21:00 »
Quote from: dorkvader on Sun, 27 July 2014, 20:57:09
Quote from: ComradeSniper on Sun, 27 July 2014, 20:08:44
Just noticed the shipping price. It's $24 to me, what's up with that?

$18 to me in MA (same shipping "zone" I think). They are just estimating a really heavy weight.

Inflating shifpping prices is pretty common on eBay.

That and ebay tax on even shipping..
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #11 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 15:51:06 »
which one of you lucky buggers got this?

slipped under my radar.
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #12 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 15:54:34 »
Is it necessary to necro two threads on this?
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #13 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:02:57 »
yes it is.
ive invested quite a lot of time on this IBM screenreader. and i would like to share resources with anyone else who has one. Read the other thread and that will become apparent
I only just saw this thread after seeing the old ebay listing.

The other thread is one i am using as an amalgamation for all the current knowledge on this board, i will eventually create a wiki entry. but as you may have noticed im not very active on the forums

Threads are not gold dust, is it really neccessary to question my motives on bumping a thread on a keyboard forum. And in the process bumping the thread again?!
« Last Edit: Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:06:46 by RougeR »
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #14 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:09:49 »
Commenting in a thread that has a comment 3 minutes old is a little different from bumping one that hasn't had a comment for 7 months.

While bumping another one on the exact same topic that's been dead for 3 months.

But yes, your large text ( which I see you've edited to a *slightly* smaller font) has convinced me that what's common practice in every board I've been on, and that the board software warns you about when posting, is wrong.

Thanks for the enlightenment.

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Re: 18 Key Model M
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #16 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 19:47:37 »
Quote from: RougeR on Thu, 05 March 2015, 15:51:06
which one of you lucky buggers got this?

slipped under my radar.

Your radar is about 7 months slow :p
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #17 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 19:56:25 »
I searched the model # on Google and found a British company that sources parts and had it listed so I shot them an email.  I shall wait and see
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #18 on: Sat, 07 March 2015, 20:14:24 »
Quote from: Touch_It on Thu, 05 March 2015, 19:56:25
I searched the model # on Google and found a British company that sources parts and had it listed so I shot them an email.  I shall wait and see

Please do, Since Rouger posted the info on his, I've always wanted a screenreader to pair with my 50-key.

Did I mention that there is some evidence that a model F tenkey was available as an add-on for the 3290 which came with a TKL "unvaser" and given the extreme similarities between the M and F tenkeys, the M screenreader makes it even more likely than a model F tenkey was made, though I still haven't been able to dig up anything but a part number and a company that had them in stock a few years back.

So anyway, I'd very much like one to round out the knowledge a bit and increase my chances of learning more about the possible model F tenkey. And in any case, it's always worthwhile to see these in the hands of people that would use them.

Edit: if it's com-com they don't have it. I've already checked. They are only good at disappointing you. Just like code micro.
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #19 on: Sat, 07 March 2015, 20:18:10 »

Quote from: dorkvader on Sat, 07 March 2015, 20:14:24
Quote from: Touch_It on Thu, 05 March 2015, 19:56:25
I searched the model # on Google and found a British company that sources parts and had it listed so I shot them an email.  I shall wait and see

Please do, Since Rouger posted the info on his, I've always wanted a screenreader to pair with my 50-key.

Did I mention that there is some evidence that a model F tenkey was available as an add-on for the 3290 which came with a TKL "unvaser" and given the extreme similarities between the M and F tenkeys, the M screenreader makes it even more likely than a model F tenkey was made, though I still haven't been able to dig up anything but a part number and a company that had them in stock a few years back.

So anyway, I'd very much like one to round out the knowledge a bit and increase my chances of learning more about the possible model F tenkey. And in any case, it's always worthwhile to see these in the hands of people that would use them.

Edit: if it's com-com they don't have it. I've already checked. They are only good at disappointing you. Just like code micro.

Unfortunately it is com-com

Copy-pasta email

Thank you for your enquiry.  Unfortunately the item(s) you requested is not currently in stock so we cannot help you at this time. We can usually source any equipment from suppliers around the world however for low-cost items this may be uneconomic due to shipping costs.  If you are really stuck and price is not critical then we will do our best to help you.

If this you want us to keep trying then please click here: Try again

YOUR ENQUIRY DETAILS: PART: 1 x IBM 1393387 NUMBER PAD
Thank you
Andy Kyle | HP EVA & Dell EqualLogic Specialist
Tel: +44 (0) 208 885 9905 Fax: +44 (0) 208 880 9122 | andy.kyle@com-com.co.uk | com-com.co.uk
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Re: 18 Key Model M
« Reply #20 on: Sat, 07 March 2015, 20:55:07 »
Quote from: Touch_It on Sat, 07 March 2015, 20:18:10

Quote from: dorkvader on Sat, 07 March 2015, 20:14:24
Quote from: Touch_It on Thu, 05 March 2015, 19:56:25
I searched the model # on Google and found a British company that sources parts and had it listed so I shot them an email.  I shall wait and see

Please do, Since Rouger posted the info on his, I've always wanted a screenreader to pair with my 50-key.

Did I mention that there is some evidence that a model F tenkey was available as an add-on for the 3290 which came with a TKL "unvaser" and given the extreme similarities between the M and F tenkeys, the M screenreader makes it even more likely than a model F tenkey was made, though I still haven't been able to dig up anything but a part number and a company that had them in stock a few years back.

So anyway, I'd very much like one to round out the knowledge a bit and increase my chances of learning more about the possible model F tenkey. And in any case, it's always worthwhile to see these in the hands of people that would use them.

Edit: if it's com-com they don't have it. I've already checked. They are only good at disappointing you. Just like code micro.

Unfortunately it is com-com

Copy-pasta email

Thank you for your enquiry.  Unfortunately the item(s) you requested is not currently in stock so we cannot help you at this time. We can usually source any equipment from suppliers around the world however for low-cost items this may be uneconomic due to shipping costs.  If you are really stuck and price is not critical then we will do our best to help you.

If this you want us to keep trying then please click here: Try again

YOUR ENQUIRY DETAILS: PART: 1 x IBM 1393387 NUMBER PAD
Thank you
Andy Kyle | HP EVA & Dell EqualLogic Specialist
Tel: +44 (0) 208 885 9905 Fax: +44 (0) 208 880 9122 | andy.kyle@com-com.co.uk | com-com.co.uk

I tried to get some stuff from com-com about a month ago which it had down as in stock. They sent me that email in reply so I called them out and stated that if its not in stock then they should update their information. They emailed me back to say that they could get it but he figured that I wouldn't be interested due to price, also that it would have to be ordered from the US.  I was happy to pay the estimated price of over 100 pounds but I was infected with rage by the fact that a company employee was making decisions for me as opposed to providing the information so that I could make a decision, thus I just let it be.

From the other perspective, most people probably don't think that an individual would be crazy enough to pay many dollars for very obsolete equipment so it is most likely an economy of effort thing, also even though an individual purchase would be expensive for the individual it is probably not really worth it for them in the end.
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