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Title: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 02 June 2022, 14:45:27

Datacomp DFK-700F2 Sound Test with Futaba MA Clicky Switches.

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 02 June 2022, 14:47:04

Staff K8XT-C Sound Test | Mitsumi Miniature Mechanical White Switches.

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 02 June 2022, 14:48:01

Olivetti ANK 2463 Sound Test | Olivetti Dome with Slider Switches.

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 02 June 2022, 14:49:09

Ortek MCK-101SX Sound Test | Alps SKCM White switches.

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 02 June 2022, 14:50:22

AEKII - Alps SKCM Salmon VS Alps SKCM Cream Damped Sound Test

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 02 June 2022, 14:51:23

Apple Extended Keyboard II M3501 Sound Test | Alps SKCM Salmon switches.

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 02 June 2022, 14:52:31

New Old Stock - Wyse PCE Keyboard Sound Test | Vintage Cherry MX Black Switches.

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 02 June 2022, 14:53:16

Focus FK-555 Sound Test | Alps SKCM Blue Switches.

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Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 02 June 2022, 14:54:10

IBM Model F XT Sound Test | Capacitive Buckling Spring.

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Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 02 June 2022, 14:54:53

Dell AT101W Sound Test | Alps SKCM Black switches.

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Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 02 June 2022, 14:55:43

Apple M0110 Sound Test | Alps SKCC Tall Cream switches.

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 16 June 2022, 20:16:47

Osborne 1 Keyboard Sound Test - Oak FTM Switches

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: kajahtaa on Thu, 16 June 2022, 22:45:08

Wow I love this. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: zslane on Fri, 17 June 2022, 11:21:40

I'd love to hear some vintage keyboards from the 1960s and 1970s. Especially beamspring keyboards!

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 17 June 2022, 21:06:11

Quote from: kajahtaa on Thu, 16 June 2022, 22:45:08

Wow I love this. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks! :)

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 17 June 2022, 21:07:15

Quote from: zslane on Fri, 17 June 2022, 11:21:40

I'd love to hear some vintage keyboards from the 1960s and 1970s. Especially beamspring keyboards!

OMG, Searching for beamspring for months now... Be sure that as soon that I found one, I will make Sound Test!

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 30 June 2022, 16:23:53

Costar CSK-1101 Sound Test - Omron B3G-S Amber switches!

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Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 15 July 2022, 14:58:22

Zenith ZKB-2 Sound Test - Alps SKCL Green lubed with Krytox

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 29 July 2022, 21:51:04

Northgate Omnikey 102 Sound Test | Alps SKCM White

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Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 02 September 2022, 07:25:38

P14-C Unidentified keyboard with ProWorld clicky switches

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Post by: c.a.t. on Sun, 16 October 2022, 20:14:47

NMB RT8756C Sound Test with Black Space Invader Switches!

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Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 28 October 2022, 08:17:11

Televideo DEC-Style Sound Test | White Space Invader Linear switches

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Post by: c.a.t. on Sun, 13 November 2022, 13:15:27

Tellervision GP101B Sound Test - Alps SKBM White

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 23 December 2022, 08:22:36

Apple Extended Keyboard Sound Test M0115 | Alps SKCM Orange VS Alps SKCM Salmon

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 06 January 2023, 09:17:08

SIIG Suntouch K101 - KB-5181 Sound Test - Alps SKCM White

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: Sup on Fri, 06 January 2023, 21:46:34

Only real vintage collectors use index to hit spacebar. Jokes aside good quality videos  :thumb:

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 06 January 2023, 21:58:28

Ahah legit! Thanks man!

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Sat, 21 January 2023, 21:48:54

Tandy 1000 Keyboard Sound Test | Fujitsu Leaf Spring 3rd Gen

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 03 February 2023, 07:01:32

Hottek 1KB084 Keyboard Sound Test | Monogram SMK Derivative Series

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Post by: c.a.t. on Sun, 26 February 2023, 08:38:20

Apple IIe Keyboard Sound Test | SMK J-M0404 switches

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Post by: c.a.t. on Mon, 06 March 2023, 14:00:24

Apple IIc Keyboard Sound Test | Alps SKCM Amber Extra Clean!

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Sun, 19 March 2023, 09:38:03

Unknown Taiwanese Apple II Clone Keyboard Sound Test | Monogram SMK Derivative Series switches

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: c.a.t. on Mon, 17 April 2023, 07:20:05

IBM Displaywriter 6580 aka White Whale Sound Test

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: c.a.t. on Mon, 17 April 2023, 07:20:59

Datadesk MAC-101 with SMK Inverse Cross Mount Sound Test

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Post by: c.a.t. on Mon, 15 May 2023, 08:19:38

Apple M0110A Keyboard Sound Test with Mitsumi Standard Mechanical Type 1

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Post by: tommy5233 on Tue, 16 May 2023, 22:41:33

so cool!!!

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 18 May 2023, 21:52:21

Quote from: tommy5233 on Tue, 16 May 2023, 22:41:33

so cool!!!

Thanks mate!!

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: c.a.t. on Sat, 03 June 2023, 08:01:32

IBM M4-1 Keyboard Sound Test - Space Saver | IBM Buckling Rubber Sleeve

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: c.a.t. on Mon, 03 July 2023, 14:31:52

Ortek MCK-201 keyboard (probably MCK-201FX) Sound Test with unknown Alps Green four-tab clone linear switches!

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: Rhienfo on Tue, 04 July 2023, 00:10:48

Quote from: c.a.t. on Sat, 21 January 2023, 21:48:54

Tandy 1000 Keyboard Sound Test | Fujitsu Leaf Spring 3rd Gen

Love what you're doing with this thread, specifically love seeing more about these fujistu leaf spring boards, I also heard that they are really nice linears but are a nightmare to convert, and expensive too if those converters on ebay actually work. I was actually looking into maybe buying one with the same switches and trying to convert it, but as I said it seems to be not worth the hassle (especially because it probably wont have qmk/vial)

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Just the sound of keyboards
Post by: c.a.t. on Tue, 04 July 2023, 07:39:12

Quote from: Rhienfo on Tue, 04 July 2023, 00:10:48

Quote from: c.a.t. on Sat, 21 January 2023, 21:48:54

Tandy 1000 Keyboard Sound Test | Fujitsu Leaf Spring 3rd Gen

Love what you're doing with this thread, specifically love seeing more about these fujistu leaf spring boards, I also heard that they are really nice linears but are a nightmare to convert, and expensive too if those converters on ebay actually work. I was actually looking into maybe buying one with the same switches and trying to convert it, but as I said it seems to be not worth the hassle (especially because it probably wont have qmk/vial)

I never tried to convert this one... But that's what I heard too... The switches are amazingly smooth, but as you said, I don't know if it worth it!

Thank you!!

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: c.a.t. on Wed, 20 September 2023, 07:55:04

Dataware MCU-101 Sound Test and Review! Probably a rebranded OEMMAX MCK-101... Comes with Alps SKCM Blue!

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: ander on Sun, 24 September 2023, 17:34:06

What a great thread! I had to chuckle, as the first two boards tested here had some of the most traditionally maligned switches in the Keeb Kingdom: Futaba MAs (https://deskthority.net/wiki/Futaba_MA_series) and Mitsumi Miniatures (https://deskthority.net/wiki/Mitsumi_miniature_mechanical).

I've been lucky enough to find one previously-unused board with each, and I think they're great! So I think those two designs may have simply not been as long-lasting as most mechanical switches, and didn't require as much use to lose their appeal.

Has anyone else been able to try any new or lightly-used examples, and been more impressed than they thought they would?

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: c.a.t. on Sun, 24 September 2023, 20:51:30

Quote from: ander on Sun, 24 September 2023, 17:34:06

What a great thread! I had to chuckle, as the first two boards tested here had some of the most traditionally maligned switches in the Keeb Kingdom: Futaba MAs (https://deskthority.net/wiki/Futaba_MA_series) and Mitsumi Miniatures (https://deskthority.net/wiki/Mitsumi_miniature_mechanical).

I've been lucky enough to find one previously-unused board with each, and I think they're great! So I think those two designs may have simply not been as long-lasting as most mechanical switches, and didn't require as much use to lose their appeal.

Has anyone else been able to try any new or lightly-used examples, and been more impressed than they thought they would?

I personally enjoy these switches!

Thanks mate! :)

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: mohawk1367 on Mon, 25 September 2023, 07:13:57

Quote from: c.a.t. on Sun, 24 September 2023, 20:51:30

Quote from: ander on Sun, 24 September 2023, 17:34:06

What a great thread! I had to chuckle, as the first two boards tested here had some of the most traditionally maligned switches in the Keeb Kingdom: Futaba MAs (https://deskthority.net/wiki/Futaba_MA_series) and Mitsumi Miniatures (https://deskthority.net/wiki/Mitsumi_miniature_mechanical).

I've been lucky enough to find one previously-unused board with each, and I think they're great! So I think those two designs may have simply not been as long-lasting as most mechanical switches, and didn't require as much use to lose their appeal.

Has anyone else been able to try any new or lightly-used examples, and been more impressed than they thought they would?

I personally enjoy these switches!

Thanks mate! :)

agreed!! i love futaba ma clickies. they are very unique and i love the ping sound lol

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: c.a.t. on Sat, 07 October 2023, 09:25:26

Sejin EAT-1010M2 keyboard Sound Test | Futuba MA Series

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 09 November 2023, 20:52:10

IBM Model F PC AT keyboard  with Capacitive Buckling Spring Sound Test and Review.

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: Exquite on Fri, 10 November 2023, 14:41:27

Sounds clean and looks elegant!

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: c.a.t. on Tue, 16 January 2024, 20:30:10

Olivetti ANK 25-101 keyboard Sound Test and Review. Snappy Rubber domes!

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Post by: c.a.t. on Wed, 31 January 2024, 20:59:01

NOS Maxi Switch Maxi-Pro II keyboard with Maxi Switch Dome with Slider in Box: Review and Sound Test!

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 07 March 2024, 13:21:39

Alps SKCC Green switches review and sound test on a Canon AP 350 typewriter keyboard.

Title: Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Post by: c.a.t. on Sun, 31 March 2024, 20:25:56

Here's the Key Tronic A65-02028 mechanical keyboard Sound Test and Review! The Key Tronic A65 is an extremely well-made and sturdy vintage keyboard made of metal! It is heavy and looks great with its thick double-shot keycaps. This keyboard uses Key Tronic Foam and Foil mechanisms, which in this case was scratchy and heavy (the keyboard was dirty)... That's so sad because this keyboard is so cool! I was not sure of the name; I haven't found any information on this keyboard online... The full name is Key Tronic A65-02028 or A65-02023 because the last digit is hard to read...