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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: cgoldberg on Mon, 07 February 2011, 08:35:14
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more than 10 available on ebay... new in box... $40 shipped
This is an "H" model, meaning High-quality (two-shot injection molded keys)
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Black-Cherry-Keyboard-PS-2-G81-7000HPBUS-2-MCR-/220667131612
The board uses MY switches, but it has doubleshot keycaps that are compatible with MX switches. Harvest the keys.
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If anyone gets these for the keys, please check out my Moogle black patch kit
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=14698
20 USD per patch kit.
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It's also worth noting that while the patch kit is expensive, the keys are not easy to find (scrapped from another keyboard) so we found it necessary to get them made from SP. If you think you might need them, I'd get 'em now =)
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I ordered one of these boards today.
Moogle,
I also voted for an order of your black and white kits.
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Although these may not be NIB, but if you're looking for key caps.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cherry-MY-7000-Credit-Card-POS-Black-Keyboard-PS2-/230570873521?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35af1852b1#ht_1442wt_900
Best deal around if you're looking for black doubleshots for those tenkeyless boards! :biggrin:
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Nice...like the other one it would also need the patch kit to put them on a regular full-size keyboard.
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Nice...like the other one it would also need the patch kit to put them on a regular full-size keyboard.
Well, for a full size you would also need the bigger numpad 0 along with the patch kit.
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Yep. Good call Chunks =)
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I need a proxy to EU. Pls someone pm me.
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I need a proxy to EU. Pls someone pm me.
Sent! Don't mind helping a fellow GH out!
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Sent! Don't mind helping a fellow GH out!
Thanks!
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Well, for a full size you would also need the bigger numpad 0 along with the patch kit.
So just for clarification, if I just wanted to replace the a-z and 1-0 keys on a Filco 10keyless...nothing extra is needed right?
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So just for clarification, if I just wanted to replace the a-z and 1-0 keys on a Filco 10keyless...nothing extra is needed right?
If you care about modifiers:
You'd need a large RIGTH shift key, and it looks like ctrl, alt, win etc are single sized, so you'd need those as well. Check out MOOGLEBLACK in the group buy forum: http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=14698
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Great thanks for the clarification.
I'm planning on replacing my filco tenkeyless a-z keys with the double shot ones, and keeping it otaku for everything else.
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I ordered one of these boards from this seller almost a week ago. UPS delayed shipment because of the snowstorms, it's due to arrive on Thursday. I'll report back on the quality of the board / whether it's actually an "H". There have definitely been some instances of guys pulling one serial number and then selling a bunch of similar boards that don't necessarily have doubleshots.
Fingers crossed.
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I'll report back on the quality of the board / whether it's actually an "H". There have definitely been some instances of guys pulling one serial number and then selling a bunch of similar boards that don't necessarily have doubleshots.
thanks. I'll report back when I get mine also.
I almost feel bad pulling the keys and trashing the board.
some people seem to like MY switches and do mods to this board:
http://www.overclock.net/computer-peripherals/559872-cherry-g81-7000-resource-thread.html (http://www.overclock.net/computer-peripherals/559872-cherry-g81-7000-resource-thread.html)
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I'm pissed that the buyer requires instant payment but waited a whole week to ship. I should be receiving the package this week, not get a tracking # that was just registered so it's not even shipped yet.
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... just ordered a 2nd one. I'm hoping to use a set on both my Filco and Rosewill.
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Okay, so I bought one from this guy (http://cgi.ebay.com/Cherry-MY-7000-Credit-Card-POS-Black-Keyboard-PS2-/230570873521?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35af1852b1#ht_1490wt_900), I posted this find a couple of weeks back in some other threads also.
The seller shipped the keyboard out the next morning and it was priority mail which took 2 days. Great deal altogether for only $25, some of the keys are a little shiny but most of them are in very, very good shape. I will post some picture in the pictures section.
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some of the keys are a little shiny but most of them are in very, very good shape. I will post some picture in the pictures section.
for $15 more, you can have brand new in box.
I'm using old cherry PBT lasered caps from a similar board right now:
(http://goldb.org/keyboard/pics/keycaps_Cherry_G81LPCUS_pbt_lasered_beige_white.jpg)
I like them... but I can't wait for my black double-shots.
post some pics of the caps closeup if you can.
are they the same as these?:
(http://i.imgur.com/Aun7T.jpg)
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ya cgoldberg I wans't sure how well built these keycaps actually are so I didn't want to go all in on it. But now I am completed sold, these Cherry double shots are heavenly good for what they cost.
If anyone is thinking about getting them I would totally recommend spending the extra 15 bucks and get a brand new one.
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For an update on the $24.99 + FS keyboard.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cherry-MY-7000-Credit-Card-POS-Black-Keyboard-PS2-/230570873521?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35af1852b1#ht_1426wt_899
Here is a shot of the keys (the enter key was the only one with shine).
(http://geekshelp.org/carlos/images/geekhack/doubleshots.jpg)
I bought two boards and the other board was damaged so I'm returning one that one.
For $15 more, save yourself the hassle of cleaning and potentially getting some worn keys.
Now....GO VOTE MOOGLEBLACK :D!
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sweet keys
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@kidchunks
Are the black double shots POM ?
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Most double shots are ABS I believe. You can't do PBT with double shots at least. Not sure about POM.
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Finally received mine today after UPS delayed it twice due to "Adverse weather conditions" It's indeed doubleshots (like the ones pictured above). I went with the brand new board for $40.
I'm going to go and vote MOOGLEBLACK! (+ right Shift)
I did notice that the Costar stabilizers fit too loosely in my left shift key, and it really effs up the travel/feel of the key. Is there a way to fix that without glueing the damn stabilizer in? In general the keys really make the stock Filco keys feel like ****, although they're certainly not as nice as earlier Cherry DS, or the insane-o thick DS keys on my Futaba board.
I do think they have a pretty oily feel/look to them though, not a big fan of that. I'm also not loving the scooped F/J (vs nubbies) but whatever..
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Finally received mine today after UPS delayed it twice due to "Adverse weather conditions" It's indeed doubleshots (like the ones pictured above). I went with the brand new board for $40.
I'm going to go and vote MOOGLEBLACK! (+ right Shift)
I did notice that the Costar stabilizers fit too loosely in my left shift key, and it really effs up the travel/feel of the key. Is there a way to fix that without glueing the damn stabilizer in? In general the keys really make the stock Filco keys feel like ****, although they're certainly not as nice as earlier Cherry DS, or the insane-o thick DS keys on my Futaba board.
I do think they have a pretty oily feel/look to them though, not a big fan of that. I'm also not loving the scooped F/J (vs nubbies) but whatever..
The one I got has a thick stabilizer wire, have you tried to use that instead of the original wires of your filco?(assume it fits)
i like the curvature of the F/J keys :)
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I received 2 of the boards from this seller. Pristine Double-shot keycaps! gold mine for vintage caps. I'm redoing 2 keyboards with these.
I'm ordering one more to store in my closet :)
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Just realized this guy is from Chicago. Time to ask about local pickup!
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Represent Chi-town baba baba
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I've received 3 of these boards now.
If you want vintage black double-shots, this is a good source.
still 4 available...
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He won't sell locally, what a jerk.
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Is that the ResourcePOS guy? Yea he's weird. He sent my POS board to MA, then when I realized from checking the tracking, he next day'ed me a new one :D
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He won't sell locally, what a jerk.
Scared to get robbed? Didn't you have a pistol on your desk? :P
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Scared to get robbed? Didn't you have a pistol on your desk? :P
I thought that was the GHer who lived in Kalamazoo?
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This is an "H" model, meaning High-quality (two-shot injection molded keys)
thats just the description for double shots correct? or are these even better than that ot something?
jus ordered one of these too
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thats just the description for double shots correct? or are these even better than that ot something?
jus ordered one of these too
Yep! "L" would be laser keycaps.
Be warned, not ALL the keys are double shot. They skimped out on the window and menu keys. Why? no idea..
Still a worth while buy! :biggrin:
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thats just the description for double shots correct?
correct.
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So the used ones selling for $25 are they easy to clean if you get bad ones? The nib ones are referring to the SP group buy?
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kachaffeous,
these are NIB cherry keyboards selling for $25 + shipping.
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Scared to get robbed? Didn't you have a pistol on your desk? :P
That is definitely not me, lol...
I wouldn't have minded meeting him in like a public area. That's how I do it for craigslist! He didn't even want to discount shipping to me!
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Is there any significant difference between the G81-7000HPBUS and the G81-7000HPCUS? I understand the "H" is generally indicative of doubleshots, but I have no idea what Cherry's designations mean beyond that...
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Is there any significant difference between the G81-7000HPBUS and the G81-7000HPCUS? I understand the "H" is generally indicative of doubleshots, but I have no idea what Cherry's designations mean beyond that...
I don't think anyone has a good understanding of what Cherry uses for their model designations, everything seems arbitrary
anyhow from what I've seen and read, the 3rd letter usually signifies some sort of distinctive feature, e.g. with/without WIN key,( cherry used "M" for 'boards with Win key and "A" for those without) NKRO ("N") and such.
no idea what "B" or "C" would possibly mean though, probably doesn't make a difference since we are just harvesting the keycaps, whatever feature to the keyboard itself we couldn't care less about.
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no idea what "B" or "C" would possibly mean though, probably doesn't make a difference since we are just harvesting the keycaps, whatever feature to the keyboard itself we couldn't care less about.
Thanks. That's what I guessed, just wanted some confirmation. I found a "C" model for $15 shipped on eBay (pretty grungy, but looks cleanable) and wanted to make sure there wasn't some known "gotcha".