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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: Wildcard on Sat, 10 March 2012, 23:06:09
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I bought two of these back in January but never got around to using them. After taking off the protective cover on one of the boards I was pleasantly surprised to find these come in a nice industrial grey and are "practically" brand new.
Model: D-91275 | G84-4101SPAUS /03
This is a SPAUS model which indicates that the key caps are sublimated. Very good quality boards! And yes they are tiny boards, but they work well for travel and in tight places, like the back of a Volkswagen :smile:
I bought 2 for $15 each with free shipping. I believe you get a better discount if you buy more then one board through the seller since they're shipped together. EBAY LINK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PS2-Mini-Footprint-Cherry-ML4100-/260934804267)
EDIT: Seems like a few other GHers bought in on this as well, check out their photos and info here (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?26633-Nice-surprise-with-my-new-Cherry-G84-4100-keyboard!)
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if it were USB, I'd buy two in a heartbeat. Now I must decide.
Hmm. Well at least I can have yet another dvorak 'board. Thanks for posting. Apparently, they do sometimes sell them for $18 shipped if you "make offer". I will try that.
Edit: uh-oh, "there are six other buyers making offers on this item".
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Get a few blue cubes and throw them into your bag of tricks just in case. These boards are a great deal for what's being offered. I like simple PS2 boards when doing computer work for friends, family, etc... and I'd rather make a board USB by using an adapter that I know works well then using a small USB board that doesn't play well with most bios software.
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These have ML's right? Curious as to how they compare with MX or ALPS.
TO THE WIKI.
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These have ML's right? Curious as to how they compare with MX or ALPS.
TO THE WIKI.
Yep, they should have cherry ML, and only 2mm of travel! I have read that they like to bind or stick a little unless you hit them right on.
Seller still hasn't responded to my offer :(
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I have the 'standard' version of this board and it is easily one of the best low-profile boards I've ever used.
I'd love to get one of these, but shipping for me would be $50USD :-(
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I had one of these once, and personally found that I hit the keys off center too often. I'm a big fan of the layout, though.
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I ordered one. Keycaps pass Acetone test. One of the internal stabilizers for the cable strain relief was broken, but the keyboard was otherwise good. I find it interesting that they put a keyboard condom on over the extremely wear-resistant PBT. Keycaps look untouched.
I'm not having any problems with off center hits or anything. It's rather nice to type on, if you keep it light and I don't bottom out. The actuation point is pretty close to the top of the keytravel. I am still deciding whether to convert to to Dvorak.
Overall, an excellent purchase. I will use it every time I travel.
Oh, anyone want the cover? It's in good shape, though none of the adhesive is left (It's all stuck to my keyboard)
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It's in good shape, though none of the adhesive is left (It's all stuck to my keyboard)
I ended up buying 4 total since this was an awesome deal in my opinion.
Regarding the adhesive, it's actually double sided tape that's aged a bit. If you are very careful and peel from a corner you can pull the whole strip off with almost no residue.
I'm keeping my covers just in case I decide to use these in my garage, workshop, etc...
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I should have got four. This is really an excellent keyboard.
I'll just wipe it off with alcohol later. Thanks again on this great deal!