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Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: MissileMike on Wed, 27 April 2011, 09:21:33

Looks like very little wear on the one in the photo- given that the lettering on the keycaps appear to be intact.  4 Available, though, so it could still be pot luck.  Even has a video and the keyboard looks great at 1080p.

EDIT: A link would help.... LINK (http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Dell-AT101W-Clicky-Keyboard-black-PS-2-/330556771985?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item4cf6b80e91#ht_2625wt_1176)

Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: placebo guy on Wed, 27 April 2011, 13:21:46

Awesome.  Many thanks for pointing this out.  Now I get to do a MarineKingPrime checkered layout with my beige one.

Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: BaconKnight on Wed, 27 April 2011, 19:10:35

Thanks for the find, just ordered one a sec ago. :-)

Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: MissileMike on Wed, 27 April 2011, 19:16:16

No problem... Still 2 left.  The Dell at101w is probably the least expensive mechanical you can get- and it's definitely not the worst.

Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: BaconKnight on Wed, 27 April 2011, 19:24:05

Unfortunately found out shipping to Hawaii was little more expensive (from $8 to $15). Not a huge deal, still decided to go through with it. Wanted to try out an Alps keyboard, seems like a pretty good price for it and I like the black color. Btw, do you know what type of Alps switches the black AT101W uses?

Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: placebo guy on Wed, 27 April 2011, 21:26:22

The four I have are all Black Alps.  I don't see any different with these black ones.  I find them very smooth like the rubber dome Dell Quietkey, but louder.

If it's in good condition, you should be getting a great deal on a mechanical keyboard.

Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: False_Dmitry_II on Wed, 27 April 2011, 21:46:10

Mine has some shine on the keys, but if anyone wants it, I'll sell it for $28 shipped conus. I prefer more clicky stuff generally. I didn't think letter wear was a thing on these. These are all black alps.

Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: daerid on Thu, 28 April 2011, 00:52:14

I'm not sure what my original AT101W was, but this new one I got with black alps definitely has a stiffer, and quieter, feel to it than my old one. At the end of the day, I think I still like MX Blues better.

Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: BaconKnight on Thu, 28 April 2011, 01:11:09

Yeah, I really like the feel of MX blues too, more buying this to try em out. For sub $50 shipped, that's about the price I'm willing to spend just to try something out.

P.S. Does anyone know where I could get a custom red escape key for the AT101W? I know custom ALPS keys are a little rarer/harder to find.

EDIT: Nvm, found this site here. http://www.keycapsdirect.com/redesc.php (http://www.keycapsdirect.com/redesc.php)  Sent an email for an order not too long ago.

Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: MissileMike on Thu, 28 April 2011, 07:44:25

All 8 of these are sold, to 8 different people.

Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: False_Dmitry_II on Thu, 28 April 2011, 16:19:09

Well that didn't take long.

Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: kriminal on Thu, 28 April 2011, 23:48:27

i love black alps, reminds me a bit of browns... just a little :)

Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: MissileMike on Fri, 29 April 2011, 05:50:17

Looks like the same seller has two more.  Looks like he realized his last batch sold too fast so he jacked the price to 35$ and doubled shipping.  Not a great find anymore!
LINK (http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Dell-AT101W-Clicky-Keyboard-black-PS-2-/330558708537?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item4cf6d59b39#ht_2642wt_1050)

Title: Nice looking Black AT101W BIN 20$
Post by: BaconKnight on Fri, 29 April 2011, 08:19:59

Woot woot! Thanks for the find Mike, saved me some $.