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Title: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: berserkfan on Tue, 19 November 2013, 22:53:57
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHERRY-G80-11900-TOUCHBOARD-KEYBOARD-WITH-MOUSE-PAD-NIB-/121218732150?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item1c39331076

The only negative thing should be that the keycaps are lasered.

But hey, NIB, come on man guys. That's like 3.5 new Cherry browns switches for $1 each. (Check with seller if these are browns, but they usually are.)

-=-=

CORRECTION, thanks jdcarpe

I already have a 80-11900 that is brown, and one that is black. Not buying anymore; glad to hear I posted a useful link!
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 19 November 2013, 23:01:37
G80-11900 have MX Black.

Thanks for the link! Bought one (another). :)
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: Pacifist on Tue, 19 November 2013, 23:07:10
Better than the other thread about used ones of these, which totaled $40 for me.

14 left, hope there's more by the end of the week

EDIT: Ordered, seemed like they will sell out before then, going to mod with clears.

EDIT 2: GOD DAM U WALLETHACK! my paypal is sooooo empty now, and also the bank account. AGH
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 20 November 2013, 06:51:13
I posted in the other thread but I like the box on that one much better than the box mine came in. Although my board seems to be in new condition also.
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: Pacifist on Wed, 20 November 2013, 09:55:33
They raised the price to $40 shipped
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: do_Og@n on Wed, 20 November 2013, 10:01:00
They raised the price to $40 shipped

Yeah I saw that too, still a great deal for how easy they are to mod.
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: Pacifist on Wed, 20 November 2013, 10:16:49
Anybody know if its USB or PS2?
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 20 November 2013, 10:18:09
Anybody know if its USB or PS2?

PS/2

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/CHERRY-G80-11900-TOUCHBOARD-KEYBOARD-WITH-MOUSE-PAD-NIB-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/CB0AAOxyXDhSi9Eg/$_3.JPG)
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: Pacifist on Wed, 20 November 2013, 10:19:33
Anybody know if its USB or PS2?

PS/2

Show Image
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/CHERRY-G80-11900-TOUCHBOARD-KEYBOARD-WITH-MOUSE-PAD-NIB-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/CB0AAOxyXDhSi9Eg/$_3.JPG)

Thank you, saw that picture but because I'm not too familiar with old keyboards, I wasn't sure if there was a USB connection somewhere. Looks like I'll be getting two of mkawa's PS2 to USB connectors. Just another step into the rabbit hole of wallethack.... :'(
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: phoenix1234 on Wed, 20 November 2013, 10:23:58
Anybody know if its USB or PS2?

PS/2

Show Image
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/CHERRY-G80-11900-TOUCHBOARD-KEYBOARD-WITH-MOUSE-PAD-NIB-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/CB0AAOxyXDhSi9Eg/$_3.JPG)


Hi jdcarpe,

Do you know the year this keyboard was manufactured?
Is there any chance it has Vintage Cherry MX Black?
Please share if you know any information.

Thanks
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: Pacifist on Wed, 20 November 2013, 10:25:22
Anybody know if its USB or PS2?

PS/2

Show Image
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/CHERRY-G80-11900-TOUCHBOARD-KEYBOARD-WITH-MOUSE-PAD-NIB-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/CB0AAOxyXDhSi9Eg/$_3.JPG)


Hi jdcarpe,

Do you know the year this keyboard was manufactured?
Is there any chance it has Vintage Cherry MX Black?
Please share if you know any information.

Thanks

They're not vintage. The 11900's aren't
but for $30 its a really good deal for NIB
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 20 November 2013, 10:26:25
Anybody know if its USB or PS2?

PS/2

Show Image
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/CHERRY-G80-11900-TOUCHBOARD-KEYBOARD-WITH-MOUSE-PAD-NIB-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/CB0AAOxyXDhSi9Eg/$_3.JPG)


Hi jdcarpe,

Do you know the year this keyboard was manufactured?
Is there any chance it has Vintage Cherry MX Black?
Please share if you know any information.

Thanks


These look to be fairly recent, especially from the Windows logo on the box. No chance of vintage Blacks here. But modern Blacks are still good! :)
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 20 November 2013, 10:30:55
That seller also has a black G84-4100, it's not a bad price, the black isn't as common as the white.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHERRY-G84-4100-KEYBOARD-MINIMUM-SIZE-AND-AMX-PRECISION-NIB-/151170288560?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2332738bb0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHERRY-G84-4100-KEYBOARD-MINIMUM-SIZE-AND-AMX-PRECISION-NIB-/151170288560?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2332738bb0)

Also some sun keyboard

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KEYBOARD-MOUSE-ACCESORIES-N860-8703-T001-TYPE-4B-NIB-/151170180195?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item233271e463
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: phoenix1234 on Wed, 20 November 2013, 10:38:28
These look to be fairly recent, especially from the Windows logo on the box. No chance of vintage Blacks here. But modern Blacks are still good! :)

Thank you both Pacifist and jdcarpe for your quick reply.

Do you think modern Blacks have different quality between batches/OEM/raw material/equipment?
Will Cherry Mx Black switches from an original Cherry G80-11900 have better quality than from a keyboard manufactured by a less famous supplier?
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: Pacifist on Wed, 20 November 2013, 10:39:00
That seller also has a black G84-4100, it's not a bad price, the black isn't as common as the white.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHERRY-G84-4100-KEYBOARD-MINIMUM-SIZE-AND-AMX-PRECISION-NIB-/151170288560?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2332738bb0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHERRY-G84-4100-KEYBOARD-MINIMUM-SIZE-AND-AMX-PRECISION-NIB-/151170288560?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2332738bb0)

Also some sun keyboard

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KEYBOARD-MOUSE-ACCESORIES-N860-8703-T001-TYPE-4B-NIB-/151170180195?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item233271e463

What switches do they have? MY?
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: do_Og@n on Wed, 20 November 2013, 10:40:04
Cherry ML
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 20 November 2013, 10:54:22
G84-4100 have Cherry ML. It's actually a fun little short-throw tactile switch, almost like an MX Brown. Those 4100's are nice little boards. :)

Sun Type 4B keyboards usually have regular rubber domes, if I'm not mistaken.

Edit: A quick check of the DT Wiki shows that Sun Type 4 had Keytronic Foam and Foil Linear switches, but this is a 4B...

Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 20 November 2013, 10:58:02
AFAIK, Sun keyboards always are rubber dome or some other cheap, non-mechanical mechanism.  I could be wrong, but all the ones I've seen aren't mechs.
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 20 November 2013, 11:57:21
Thank you, saw that picture but because I'm not too familiar with old keyboards, I wasn't sure if there was a USB connection somewhere. Looks like I'll be getting two of mkawa's PS2 to USB connectors. Just another step into the rabbit hole of wallethack.... :'(
The ID Innovations USB adapters that mkawa sells support both KB and mouse. You can get an adapter to convert both the PS/2 plugs into one and plug it in to a single adapter, which should work, though I haven't tried it yet myself. it will save you some money.

AFAIK, Sun keyboards always are rubber dome or some other cheap, non-mechanical mechanism.  I could be wrong, but all the ones I've seen aren't mechs.
One of the two sun type 1 keyboards was microswitch (hall effect), but any sun KB earlier than a type 4 are very uncommon to find. Type 1's are mainly all in museums now.
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 20 November 2013, 11:58:16
AFAIK, Sun keyboards always are rubber dome or some other cheap, non-mechanical mechanism.  I could be wrong, but all the ones I've seen aren't mechs.
One of the two sun type 1 keyboards was microswitch (hall effect)

As you can tell, I am but a flawed man.  Thanks for enlightening me regarding that.
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 20 November 2013, 13:12:50
AFAIK, Sun keyboards always are rubber dome or some other cheap, non-mechanical mechanism.  I could be wrong, but all the ones I've seen aren't mechs.
One of the two sun type 1 keyboards was microswitch (hall effect)

As you can tell, I am but a flawed man.  Thanks for enlightening me regarding that.

I only learned recently myself (http://deskthority.net/photos-videos-f8/sun-type-3-oak-spring-type-4-keytronic-electric-capacity-t6704.html)
The sun 1 keytronic version might be keytronic's reed switches (based on age) but I have not been able to find much info on this KB at all.
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: Pacifist on Wed, 20 November 2013, 18:25:47
Thank you, saw that picture but because I'm not too familiar with old keyboards, I wasn't sure if there was a USB connection somewhere. Looks like I'll be getting two of mkawa's PS2 to USB connectors. Just another step into the rabbit hole of wallethack.... :'(
The ID Innovations USB adapters that mkawa sells support both KB and mouse. You can get an adapter to convert both the PS/2 plugs into one and plug it in to a single adapter, which should work, though I haven't tried it yet myself. it will save you some money.

AFAIK, Sun keyboards always are rubber dome or some other cheap, non-mechanical mechanism.  I could be wrong, but all the ones I've seen aren't mechs.
One of the two sun type 1 keyboards was microswitch (hall effect), but any sun KB earlier than a type 4 are very uncommon to find. Type 1's are mainly all in museums now.

Is it possible to open it up and put in a USB instead of PS2 port, and if I do that, will both the keyboard and trackpad work through the one USB?
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 20 November 2013, 18:34:47
Thank you, saw that picture but because I'm not too familiar with old keyboards, I wasn't sure if there was a USB connection somewhere. Looks like I'll be getting two of mkawa's PS2 to USB connectors. Just another step into the rabbit hole of wallethack.... :'(
The ID Innovations USB adapters that mkawa sells support both KB and mouse. You can get an adapter to convert both the PS/2 plugs into one and plug it in to a single adapter, which should work, though I haven't tried it yet myself. it will save you some money.

AFAIK, Sun keyboards always are rubber dome or some other cheap, non-mechanical mechanism.  I could be wrong, but all the ones I've seen aren't mechs.
One of the two sun type 1 keyboards was microswitch (hall effect), but any sun KB earlier than a type 4 are very uncommon to find. Type 1's are mainly all in museums now.

Is it possible to open it up and put in a USB instead of PS2 port, and if I do that, will both the keyboard and trackpad work through the one USB?

I don't own one, but I doubt the controller supports both USB and PS2.
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: Pacifist on Wed, 20 November 2013, 18:36:15
Thank you, saw that picture but because I'm not too familiar with old keyboards, I wasn't sure if there was a USB connection somewhere. Looks like I'll be getting two of mkawa's PS2 to USB connectors. Just another step into the rabbit hole of wallethack.... :'(
The ID Innovations USB adapters that mkawa sells support both KB and mouse. You can get an adapter to convert both the PS/2 plugs into one and plug it in to a single adapter, which should work, though I haven't tried it yet myself. it will save you some money.

AFAIK, Sun keyboards always are rubber dome or some other cheap, non-mechanical mechanism.  I could be wrong, but all the ones I've seen aren't mechs.
One of the two sun type 1 keyboards was microswitch (hall effect), but any sun KB earlier than a type 4 are very uncommon to find. Type 1's are mainly all in museums now.

Is it possible to open it up and put in a USB instead of PS2 port, and if I do that, will both the keyboard and trackpad work through the one USB?

I don't own one, but I doubt the controller supports both USB and PS2.

Glod was able to do it. He bought one of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-USB-B-5pin-Male-to-Female-extension-adapter-cable-/270930517122?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item3f14b79c82

and then cut off the male part, cut the PS2 cable inside the case, and soldered them together

EDIT: DOESN'T WORK FOR THIS BOARD
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: Pacifist on Tue, 26 November 2013, 16:18:05
Well got mine today, its pretty sweet.

I suggest buying this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Belkin-F5U119E-PS2-to-USB-Adapter-Converter-Keyboard-Mouse-Barcode-Scanner-/270962163563

if you want to use it with USB instead of PS2
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: PointyFox on Wed, 27 November 2013, 00:45:20
Ugh... I missed these.  I recently bought an extremely used and dirty one for $40.  I'm typing on it now after an hour of cleaning the cat hair/vomit out of it.
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: phoenix1234 on Wed, 27 November 2013, 09:43:51
Well got mine today, its pretty sweet.

I suggest buying this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Belkin-F5U119E-PS2-to-USB-Adapter-Converter-Keyboard-Mouse-Barcode-Scanner-/270962163563

if you want to use it with USB instead of PS2

Hi Pacifist,

Would you please upload some pictures. ;D

Thanks
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: berserkfan on Wed, 27 November 2013, 09:51:14
just my contribution

I own an old version of this board, and these ones may also be new old stock. In that case, it is very unlikely that you can change it to USB just like that. I tried already.

Thank you, saw that picture but because I'm not too familiar with old keyboards, I wasn't sure if there was a USB connection somewhere. Looks like I'll be getting two of mkawa's PS2 to USB connectors. Just another step into the rabbit hole of wallethack.... :'(
The ID Innovations USB adapters that mkawa sells support both KB and mouse. You can get an adapter to convert both the PS/2 plugs into one and plug it in to a single adapter, which should work, though I haven't tried it yet myself. it will save you some money.

AFAIK, Sun keyboards always are rubber dome or some other cheap, non-mechanical mechanism.  I could be wrong, but all the ones I've seen aren't mechs.
One of the two sun type 1 keyboards was microswitch (hall effect), but any sun KB earlier than a type 4 are very uncommon to find. Type 1's are mainly all in museums now.

Is it possible to open it up and put in a USB instead of PS2 port, and if I do that, will both the keyboard and trackpad work through the one USB?

I don't own one, but I doubt the controller supports both USB and PS2.

Glod was able to do it. He bought one of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-USB-B-5pin-Male-to-Female-extension-adapter-cable-/270930517122?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item3f14b79c82

and then cut off the male part, cut the PS2 cable inside the case, and soldered them together

EDIT: DOESN'T WORK FOR THIS BOARD
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: phoenix1234 on Wed, 27 November 2013, 09:54:36
just my contribution
I own an old version of this board, and these ones may also be new old stock. In that case, it is very unlikely that you can change it to USB just like that. I tried already.

You deserve to receive a lot of credit by posting this on great finds.
I can see all of them were sold in just a few days.
Keep it up man  :thumb:
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: Pacifist on Wed, 27 November 2013, 11:10:56
just my contribution

I own an old version of this board, and these ones may also be new old stock. In that case, it is very unlikely that you can change it to USB just like that. I tried already.

Thank you, saw that picture but because I'm not too familiar with old keyboards, I wasn't sure if there was a USB connection somewhere. Looks like I'll be getting two of mkawa's PS2 to USB connectors. Just another step into the rabbit hole of wallethack.... :'(
The ID Innovations USB adapters that mkawa sells support both KB and mouse. You can get an adapter to convert both the PS/2 plugs into one and plug it in to a single adapter, which should work, though I haven't tried it yet myself. it will save you some money.

AFAIK, Sun keyboards always are rubber dome or some other cheap, non-mechanical mechanism.  I could be wrong, but all the ones I've seen aren't mechs.
One of the two sun type 1 keyboards was microswitch (hall effect), but any sun KB earlier than a type 4 are very uncommon to find. Type 1's are mainly all in museums now.

Is it possible to open it up and put in a USB instead of PS2 port, and if I do that, will both the keyboard and trackpad work through the one USB?

I don't own one, but I doubt the controller supports both USB and PS2.

Glod was able to do it. He bought one of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-USB-B-5pin-Male-to-Female-extension-adapter-cable-/270930517122?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item3f14b79c82

and then cut off the male part, cut the PS2 cable inside the case, and soldered them together

EDIT: DOESN'T WORK FOR THIS BOARD

yes, check the edit at the bottom
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: Pacifist on Wed, 27 November 2013, 11:22:01
Well got mine today, its pretty sweet.

I suggest buying this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Belkin-F5U119E-PS2-to-USB-Adapter-Converter-Keyboard-Mouse-Barcode-Scanner-/270962163563

if you want to use it with USB instead of PS2

Hi Pacifist,

Would you please upload some pictures. ;D

Thanks

Cherry G80-11900 NIB

Packaging:
(http://i.imgur.com/UHBKeyoh.jpg)
Looks like this seller uses the same fancy packaging that some $200 model m used

There's the box!
(http://i.imgur.com/Pdc5l1Mh.jpg)

So NIB
(http://i.imgur.com/y3prlf1h.jpg)

So pretty  :-*
(http://i.imgur.com/YgJ8Z1Xh.jpg)

Everything in the box
(http://i.imgur.com/W82ninDh.jpg)

PCB mounted blacks, what seems like PBT caps
(http://i.imgur.com/Y4lj411h.jpg)

Birth Certificate
(http://i.imgur.com/jxiqaIjh.jpg)
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: phoenix1234 on Fri, 29 November 2013, 01:07:13
Well got mine today, its pretty sweet.

I suggest buying this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Belkin-F5U119E-PS2-to-USB-Adapter-Converter-Keyboard-Mouse-Barcode-Scanner-/270962163563

if you want to use it with USB instead of PS2

Hi Pacifist,

Would you please upload some pictures. ;D

Thanks

Cherry G80-11900 NIB

Packaging:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/UHBKeyoh.jpg)

Looks like this seller uses the same fancy packaging that some $200 model m used

There's the box!
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Pdc5l1Mh.jpg)


So NIB
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/y3prlf1h.jpg)


So pretty  :-*
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/YgJ8Z1Xh.jpg)


Everything in the box
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/W82ninDh.jpg)


PCB mounted blacks, what seems like PBT caps
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Y4lj411h.jpg)


Birth Certificate
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/jxiqaIjh.jpg)


Wow, it has a very good packaging.
Thank you very much for your sharing  :thumb:
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: Pacifist on Fri, 29 November 2013, 01:10:10

Wow, it has a very good packaging.
Thank you very much for your sharing  :thumb:

You're welcome!

Also for other people who got the board, are the keycaps supposed to be beige colored or have the keycaps yellowed?
Title: Re: Cherry G80-11900 NIB for 29 shipped CONUS!
Post by: berserkfan on Fri, 29 November 2013, 02:21:41
that looks like the right color. it's not pure white; it's more like beige. besides these should be pbt so yellowing isn't an issue.


Wow, it has a very good packaging.
Thank you very much for your sharing  :thumb:

You're welcome!

Also for other people who got the board, are the keycaps supposed to be beige colored or have the keycaps yellowed?