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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: itlnstln on Tue, 08 July 2008, 14:52:21
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I don't think this place is already listed in the forum, but they seem like a reputable source and repair shop for Northgate keyboards as well as any other keyboards that use Alps switches. They have a variety of new and used/refurb Omnikeys as well, just e-mail for pricing (e.g. they have refurbished Evolutions for $79 and new for $120):
http://www.northgate-keyboard-repair.com
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They have been referenced and mentioned several times. :)
Not sure who has used them here. I do have to say that that website is straight out of 1994 though. :)
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Oops, sorry about that. :) Feel free to delete this thread, iMav. Seems like their site keeps with the vintage of some of their keyboards. At least they're consistent. ;)
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Oops, sorry about that. :) Feel free to delete this thread, iMav. Seems like their site keeps with the vintage of some of their keyboards. At least they're consistent. ;)
No need to the delete the thread. References to their site are pretty buried by now...so it is good to revisit now and again.
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Good luck dealing with them. My experience of them was poor.
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ecru, can you explain your experience? I've only talked to the guy on the phone and he seemed knowledgeable and on the level. I was considering sending him my Northgate a while back but a member told me how to fix the switch myself so I didn't have to.
See itlnstln, every post is relevant.
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Good luck dealing with them. My experience of them was poor.
They seemed OK when I corresponded with them via e-mail, but I had already purchased an Evolution from C-Techsys.com (after dealing with their ****ty website; the keyboard is waiting at my doorstep when I get home from work). Good to know about their poor-quality service, though, should I ever need to get this Evolution fixed. Fortunately, I have a lot of experience with a soldering iron, so, other than parts, repairs shouldn't be a problem.
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