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Title: [ENDED] NEC APC-H412, nice shape, $55 shipped
Post by: ander on Sat, 15 September 2018, 01:59:28
NEC APC-H412 Mechanical Clicky Vintage Keyboard (https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-APC-H412-Mechanical-Clicky-Vintage-Keyboard/352459060418)

BIN $55.00, free shipping


(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BQ0AAOSw6W9bl67h/s-l1600.jpg)


(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7ksAAOSw2sNbl67f/s-l1600.jpg)


(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/kYEAAOSwzyBbl67j/s-l1600.jpg)


It's a bit yellowed, but otherwise looks in very good shape. (Seller: "Item is gently used appears to be in great condition.")

Switches would be NEC oval (clicky) sliders (https://deskthority.net/wiki/NEC_oval):


(https://deskthority.net/w/images/thumb/f/f7/NEC_oval_side_view.jpg/500px-NEC_oval_side_view.jpg)


Chyros's NEC APC-H412 video review can be found here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkrTH14xFi0). I have one of these boards, and it's terrific, not quite like anything else.
Title: Re: NEC APC-H412, nice shape, $55 shipped
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 30 September 2018, 03:57:23
I have a similar board (APC-H4100E) - one of the nicest keyboards I have ever typed on.

Actuation occurs just BEFORE the click, so if you're careful you can type silently on it.  Make a great game to play, trying to type silently, especially when everyone else in the house is asleep.

Mine also has the longest cable I've ever seen on a keyboard!
Title: Re: [ENDED] NEC APC-H412, nice shape, $55 shipped
Post by: ander on Sun, 30 September 2018, 05:31:31
Quote from: eBay
The listing you're looking for has ended. We found something similar:

I-opener Netpliance 6511-N PS2 Keyboard - has Pizza Key and D-Pad (Rare/Vintage)

 :p
Title: Re: [ENDED] NEC APC-H412, nice shape, $55 shipped
Post by: SamirD on Tue, 23 October 2018, 17:29:46
Love that large space bar!  Although I've never been a fan of clicky switches that can actuate before the click--they always seem a bit 'off' to me.
Title: Re: [ENDED] NEC APC-H412, nice shape, $55 shipped
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 23 October 2018, 20:49:01
Quote from: SamirD on Tue, 23 October 2018, 17:29:46
Love that large space bar!  Although I've never been a fan of clicky switches that can actuate before the click--they always seem a bit 'off' to me.

Proper space bar!