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ecru:
I have a Unicomp 42H1292U, 02/01/08.  Love the feel but it is only 2 key rollover and reaching for the mouse is uncomfortable.
I also liked the feel of an old white alps board, though I only used it briefly a couple of months ago.

A good looking option is a Cherry G80-1800HFU (using MX blue click tactile).  Unfortunately a new equivilent doesn't appear to be available, and second hand ones rare.

Another option is an ~10 year old nos (US125) or refurb (US75) SIIG minitouch with white alps, though I don't really like the layout.  It appears the same as Diatec / Filco DFK-81E2 which might use strongman now.

And the final option is an IBM spacesaver, though it is only 2 key rollover and untested ~20 year old boards go for US80-135 on ebay (quite a few listings lately).

Does anybody have any n-key rollover results ala the n-key thread for either the Siig minitouch or Cherry G80-1800 boards?

Any ideas on sourcing a Cherry?  I've contacted Multi Media Technologies (an Aust distributor) and Datacal (US).  Allied Electronics (US) don't have an email, though I will try ringing them if Datacal can't help.

Any suggestions on an alternative compact click tactile keyboard?

Thanks ecru.

IBI:
Which keyboard layout does australia use? Is it the US one?

What about the HHKB pro 2?

ecru:

--- Quote ---Which keyboard layout does australia use? Is it the US one?
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No one type is standard, though I think the 2 most common layouts are
US
US with reverse L enter and \ to the left of a shortened backspace


--- Quote ---What about the HHKB pro 2?
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Interesting sounding quality board.  I think I read on this forum that the keys feel similar to Cherry MX browns which could be a bit soft feeling for me.  As I understand it Cherry MX blues are closer to white Alps.  I suspect the minimalist layout could take a bit of getting used to.

Of course my understandings of key feel could be confused too. :)

xsphat:
But the HHKB Pro 2 isn't clicky ... but it is one of the best keyboards made.

IBI:
Could be clarify terms here? When you say clicky are you talking about the feel of the keys (i.e. they 'snap' when activated) or the noise the keyboard makes?

I know the brown MXs have a slight snap (like the black alps?), doesn't the HHKB have snap as well?

(we really should set up a terms thread or wiki page around here :D)

How about the SMK-85, isn't that supposed to be nice and clicky? Although it does appear to have the annoying FN key placement.

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