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Title: [eBay US] Compaq MX (Browns) 11800 Keyboard + Trackball - $38 shipped
Post by: eyesnine on Tue, 27 March 2012, 14:10:48
Auction Link (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Compaq-MX-11800-PS-2-Keyboard-Trackball-Mouse-185152-406-/230768157372?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item35badaa2bc#ht_1812wt_1140)

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Title: [eBay US] Compaq MX (Browns) 11800 Keyboard + Trackball - $38 shipped
Post by: MyNameIsFinn on Wed, 28 March 2012, 08:53:20
I resisted, the trackball tempts me
Title: [eBay US] Compaq MX (Browns) 11800 Keyboard + Trackball - $38 shipped
Post by: elbowglue on Wed, 28 March 2012, 16:46:40
Quote from: MyNameIsFinn;559156
I resisted, the trackball tempts me


It's better to discard the trackball once you receive the keyboard :) (compaq 84u mod)
Title: [eBay US] Compaq MX (Browns) 11800 Keyboard + Trackball - $38 shipped
Post by: tobr1an on Thu, 29 March 2012, 12:52:00
This keyboard worth it as a try for browns?
Title: [eBay US] Compaq MX (Browns) 11800 Keyboard + Trackball - $38 shipped
Post by: eyesnine on Thu, 29 March 2012, 18:29:49
Quote from: tobr1an;560534
This keyboard worth it as a try for browns?

I would say so. That is a very good price for a keyboard with MX browns.

Though, keep in mind that the positioning of the navigation keys (especially pg up, pg dn, home, end) is far from ideal.
Title: [eBay US] Compaq MX (Browns) 11800 Keyboard + Trackball - $38 shipped
Post by: tobr1an on Thu, 29 March 2012, 21:10:43
Quote from: elbowglue;559627
It's better to discard the trackball once you receive the keyboard :) (compaq 84u mod)

You can discard the trackball?
Title: [eBay US] Compaq MX (Browns) 11800 Keyboard + Trackball - $38 shipped
Post by: eyesnine on Thu, 29 March 2012, 22:36:44
It's no big loss if you do. The trackball on these keyboards isn't very good. The ball is very small.
Title: [eBay US] Compaq MX (Browns) 11800 Keyboard + Trackball - $38 shipped
Post by: jalaj on Thu, 29 March 2012, 22:38:18
Recently used one for some data entry. Loved the sounds as I blazed away typing at 100+ wpm.
Sadly, the Topre at home doesn't sound as distinguished while typing at similar speed.

But this keyboard's size is too large IMO for gaming with a mouse and the layout is funky, so it's only good for certain data entry.