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Offline 1839cc

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« on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 10:15:21 »
http://www.recycledgoods.com/search.aspx?Search=keyboard

I think there is a model F AT for ~$50 (US),  AEKII and others.
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Offline rdjack21

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« Reply #1 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 10:28:34 »
Ever since webwit got that IBM 3278 terminal keyboard from them I've been looking over there inventory. They have some interesting stuff.
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #2 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 11:13:17 »
There's no AT Model F there, just an XT one that's mismarked as an AT one, a common mistake. Also, a clone that probably uses Alps switches.

I once got a 5.25" drive from that crowd. Some of their stuff is overpriced, but they seem to accept reasonable offers. And they do have an eBay store btw.
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Offline AndrewZorn

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« Reply #3 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 11:19:18 »
which is the model F?  I see the BTC-5060 which is an awful yellow (can't find any info on it, despite looking a lot like a Model F) and some terminal Model Fs for $50 to $150.
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #4 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 12:13:01 »
Here's the XT one. As I pointed out, there's no AT one.
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Offline AndrewZorn

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« Reply #5 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 12:16:32 »
ok dont know why i didnt see you post... maybe i started it while i was browsing and submitted it after
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Offline JBert

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« Reply #6 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 13:42:49 »
Quote from: ch_123;117797
Here's the XT one. As I pointed out, there's no AT one.
Ridiculously priced as well.

They must have caught a glimpse of the prices on a genuine model F AT and thought they could get the same for this fella. Maybe someone should subtly ask them if it works on a modern PC when it is claimed to be an AT.
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Offline 1839cc

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« Reply #7 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 13:47:56 »
Thought I saw one before. Oh well. Probably one of those terminal keyboards. It had 84 keys.
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Offline D-EJ915

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« Reply #8 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 13:57:06 »
recycled goods has always been overpriced...their computer prices are madness
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Offline maxlugar

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« Reply #9 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 17:24:44 »
Quote from: ch_123;117797
Here's the XT one. As I pointed out, there's no AT one.


And grossly overpriced.

I bought my first 84-key PC AT keyboard from Recycled Goods for $125 which was a pretty good price considering the condition.  However, I had to drive up to Ventura (45 minute drive) and haggle to get the price down.

The PC/XT Model F's can be had on ebay for as little as $20 because they are worthless without a converter.
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« Reply #10 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 17:28:01 »
The place does seem to have quite a few XT->AT converters, though.
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Offline AndrewZorn

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« Reply #11 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 17:28:46 »
how much are the good converters?  an AT model F is up there.
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #12 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 18:09:56 »
There's no AT Model F there, read my post up top. It's an XT Model F that's been mis-marked.
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« Reply #13 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 18:18:24 »
Quote from: AndrewZorn;117767
which is the model F?  I see the BTC-5060 which is an awful yellow (can't find any info on it, despite looking a lot like a Model F) and some terminal Model Fs for $50 to $150.


The BTC is an AT/XT switchable keyboard which uses the old  IBM AT layout. I heard it automatically detects whether or not your computer is AT or XT.
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #14 on: Mon, 14 September 2009, 18:19:40 »
But of course is nowhere near as interesting as the AT Model F, because of the distinct lack of capactive BS.
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Offline maxlugar

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« Reply #15 on: Tue, 15 September 2009, 13:34:19 »
Quote from: timw4mail;117897
The place does seem to have quite a few XT->AT converters, though.


To which place are you referring?  Recycyled Goods?
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Offline maxlugar

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« Reply #16 on: Tue, 15 September 2009, 13:36:34 »
Quote from: 1839cc;117754
http://www.recycledgoods.com/search.aspx?Search=keyboard

I think there is a model F AT for ~$50 (US),  AEKII and others.


Recycled Goods is the same company which had an ebay listing for a NIB Northgate Omnikey Ultra for $400 lol.  The highest bid of $275 was rejected.
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #17 on: Tue, 15 September 2009, 13:43:15 »
Even Northgate-keyboard-repair.com doesn't charge that much, and they are quite proud of their offerings.  Hell, I bought my Evolution for $87, NIB (from C-Techsys.com; I think they are sold out, though).
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #18 on: Tue, 15 September 2009, 15:09:07 »
Ever read the seller's replies to the negative feedback on their ebay store? He strikes me as something of an *******...
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