If Unicomp comes out with a space saving BS board I will eat a shoe.
"Engineers are working to develop one"
Which means ETA will be like 5 years or so...
They've also promised us things like a Red Alert keycap set that we've yet to see come to fruition. Getting all excited over this would be seriously premature in my opinion. Remember when people were saying SSKs and Model Fs for they're big product announcement on Black Friday and it was white keycaps? I think fohat.digs said it best when he said Unicomp is a good company, they just don't have enough R&D funds.
And like Murium points out (http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/a-proposal-for-a-new-ssk-t6977-180.html#p139415), their latest product release was huge font on keycaps. I think we have a better chance with the SSKR project than Unicomp releasing a new SSK.
Not saying new SSKs wouldn't be cool, just think that with what I've seen with my time here, they're slow to react to what the community perceives as something in high demand. A Facebook post and two threads =/= new SSKs.
But I hope I'm seriously wrong and they prove me wrong.
I hope they prove everyone wrong too! I'm very impressed with Mkawa's revival project. So it may be a race between Unicomp and a GH's own community run project? Or could GH and DT work together in assisting Unicomp?
"Engineers are working to develop one"
Which means ETA will be like 5 years or so...
"Engineers are working to develop one"
Which means ETA will be like 5 years or so...
like so many other 'projects' from companies....engineers are always working on 'something'
I hope they prove everyone wrong too! I'm very impressed with Mkawa's revival project. So it may be a race between Unicomp and a GH's own community run project? Or could GH and DT work together in assisting Unicomp?
From what I understand, GH/mkawa and DT are already working with Unicomp. Whether that translates to an actual keyboard product release or not, I'm not sure.
If Unicomp comes out with a space saving BS board I will eat a shoe.
quoted for future reference
The new keyboard is great and all..
Buhhhh........... The whole point of the SSK is the coveted "retro" look...
Hopefully they wouldn't ONLY sell the new one...
The new keyboard is great and all..
Buhhhh........... The whole point of the SSK is the coveted "retro" look...
Hopefully they wouldn't ONLY sell the new one...
The new keyboard is great and all..
Buhhhh........... The whole point of the SSK is the coveted "retro" look...
Hopefully they wouldn't ONLY sell the new one...
Umm... isn't the point of a "Space-Saving" keyboard to, idk, save space???
And regardless of whatever style these will (eventually) be made in, if it's a TKL BS board, I'll want one.
I don't think you know what the word verified means...
I don't think you know what the word verified means...
HAHA..
He's trying to ease his mind in preparation to consume "shoe"...
Akimbo, it's happening... you spoke too soon... Man up time....Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/d5f02ecd.gif)
Eating a whole size 15 is unreasonable..
You may decide which size shoe...
But you must eat one...
I don't think you know what the word verified means...
HAHA..
He's trying to ease his mind in preparation to consume "shoe"...
Akimbo, it's happening... you spoke too soon... Man up time....Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/d5f02ecd.gif)
Eating a whole size 15 is unreasonable..
You may decide which size shoe...
But you must eat one...
My suggestion: go deep-fried...Show Image(http://www.nike78.co.uk/uploads/MATT-BUCKNALL-3.jpg)
I don't think you know what the word verified means...
HAHA..
He's trying to ease his mind in preparation to consume "shoe"...
Akimbo, it's happening... you spoke too soon... Man up time....Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/d5f02ecd.gif)
Eating a whole size 15 is unreasonable..
You may decide which size shoe...
But you must eat one...
My suggestion: go deep-fried...Show Image(http://www.nike78.co.uk/uploads/MATT-BUCKNALL-3.jpg)
There's like a million ways Akimbo can get out of this really.. LOL..
Material of the shoe was not specified, size not specified,
He could eat a shoe made of fruit rollups..Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion_custom/th_aji.gif)
I don't think you know what the word verified means...
HAHA..
He's trying to ease his mind in preparation to consume "shoe"...
Akimbo, it's happening... you spoke too soon... Man up time....Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/d5f02ecd.gif)
Eating a whole size 15 is unreasonable..
You may decide which size shoe...
But you must eat one...
My suggestion: go deep-fried...Show Image(http://www.nike78.co.uk/uploads/MATT-BUCKNALL-3.jpg)
There's like a million ways Akimbo can get out of this really.. LOL..
Material of the shoe was not specified, size not specified,
He could eat a shoe made of fruit rollups..Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion_custom/th_aji.gif)
Well, we could do a poll on whose shoe it is and how it should be cooked. I like a lightly fried well-worn leather sandal in tempura batter. But it must go on Youtube for science, posterity and unforeseen medical reasons ;D
IF we could post polls.... :(
It's bs...I'm telling you there will be no unicomp ssk. I'm so confident i can say i will eat a shoe.
If GH is assisting DT and Unicomp, and wcass (originally from DT) was helping Mkawa on SSKR then where are they on DT now?
And who is M'er Forever? M'er == M'kawa & wcass???
M'er on DT: joined 17 Sept 2013 with a ready made plan to resurrect SSK?
May just explain why SSKR is now simmering on the back-burner....
Sorry...just another conspiracy theory :p
If GH is assisting DT and Unicomp, and wcass (originally from DT) was helping Mkawa on SSKR then where are they on DT now?
And who is M'er Forever? M'er == M'kawa & wcass???
M'er on DT: joined 17 Sept 2013 with a ready made plan to resurrect SSK?
May just explain why SSKR is now simmering on the back-burner....
Sorry...just another conspiracy theory :p
maybe they knew about the ssk and wanted to make some and then found out about dt
How does one eat a shoe?
How does one eat a shoe?
Lots of tomato sauce.
If GH is assisting DT and Unicomp, and wcass (originally from DT) was helping Mkawa on SSKR then where are they on DT now?
And who is M'er Forever? M'er == M'kawa & wcass???
M'er on DT: joined 17 Sept 2013 with a ready made plan to resurrect SSK?
May just explain why SSKR is now simmering on the back-burner....
Sorry...just another conspiracy theory :p
If GH is assisting DT and Unicomp, and wcass (originally from DT) was helping Mkawa on SSKR then where are they on DT now?
And who is M'er Forever? M'er == M'kawa & wcass???
M'er on DT: joined 17 Sept 2013 with a ready made plan to resurrect SSK?
May just explain why SSKR is now simmering on the back-burner....
Sorry...just another conspiracy theory :p
M'er on DT: joined 17 Sept 2013 with a ready made plan to resurrect SSK?
joined 17 Sept 2013
2013
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Half-Life 3 is CONFIRMED!!1!1one!11
If GH is assisting DT and Unicomp, and wcass (originally from DT) was helping Mkawa on SSKR then where are they on DT now?
And who is M'er Forever? M'er == M'kawa & wcass???
M'er on DT: joined 17 Sept 2013 with a ready made plan to resurrect SSK?
May just explain why SSKR is now simmering on the back-burner....
Sorry...just another conspiracy theory :p
M'er on DT: joined 17 Sept 2013 with a ready made plan to resurrect SSK?
joined 17 Sept 2013
2013
2 0 1 3
3
Half-Life 3 is CONFIRMED!!1!1one!11
OMG HL3 confirmed
100% LEGIT
And who is M'er Forever? M'er == M'kawa & wcass???
If the demand isn't high enough it could be created; but you're going to need a company that does active marketing - think CES - so someone like Matias, CM Storm, or Ducky could easily make this happen.
You don't understand--they are just building up the hype for their SSK release. They are doing it thoroughly and gradually, being very safe about it--one announcement every few months to a year. In another few years, the hype-building process will be complete, and they will be ready to release the keyboard.
You don't understand--they are just building up the hype for their SSK release. They are doing it thoroughly and gradually, being very safe about it--one announcement every few months to a year. In another few years, the hype-building process will be complete, and they will be ready to release the keyboard.
The slow clap of marketing
Hers a quote from me....engineers are currently working on how to fit a shoe in my mouth. TIL when you put "engineers are currently working" in a sentence....it means it isn't happening.
Hers a quote from me....engineers are currently working on how to fit a shoe in my mouth. TIL when you put "engineers are currently working" in a sentence....it means it isn't happening.
I can confirm this. I'm a software engineer and every time I answer "development is working on it" it really means no one wants to do it so it went to the bottom of the backlog. :cool: :cool: :cool:
And who is M'er Forever? M'er == M'kawa & wcass???
M Forever is a single entity with a passion for Model Ms.
He has his own project going to resurrect the SSK that has nothing to do with Mkawa or Unicomp.
The question that nobody can answer is where the market really is. While we watch singles (dozens over the course of years) of SSKs selling on ebay for very high prices, the tooling and manufacturing costs literally require the sale of thousands to justify production.
My guess is that while there are some dozens or hundreds of people who desperately want an SSK and are willing to pay top dollar, but are there thousands? I don't know, and neither does anyone else, even at a <$200 or even <$100 price point.
Obviously things like different colors, native USB, and Windows keys would broaden the market, but would it be enough?
Some of the guys over at DT are also drawing up their own proposals for an SSK prototype as we speak and have already submitted some early designs to Unicomp
Dat curve :[ I hope they make a flat version!
If the demand isn't high enough it could be created; but you're going to need a company that does active marketing - think CES - so someone like Matias, CM Storm, or Ducky could easily make this happen.
what the bulk of people want now (ie. Backlit, tkl, nkro) with the promise that its longevity and hence value over time are assured.
You could have light pipes to help get the light in.
what the bulk of people want now (ie. Backlit, tkl, nkro) with the promise that its longevity and hence value over time are assured.
I agree with most of what you said, but backlit? That might well be a nightmare in manufacturing, and I would not want it personally. Translucent barrel frame with lighting integral to the membranes? I suspect that it would make the product look like a gimmick rather than a solid machine.
It seems to me that people want native USB, NKRO, and more color selections.
Those polls are of keyboard enthusiasts, which isn't really the mainstream. If TKL was the preferred form factor for the masses, why do more and more laptops have number pads now?
Also this BlackWidowMan777 kid is really stupid. You're drumming up hype for something that doesn't exist.
It's literally a vague facebook post and some mockups done by a couple of fanboys.
This is not "verified"
This is literally nothing...
Also this BlackWidowMan777 kid is really stupid. You're drumming up hype for something that doesn't exist.
It's literally a vague facebook post and some mockups done by a couple of fanboys.
This is not "verified"
This is literally nothing...
I agree the title isn't the best. But a little harsh there. I hadn't seen those mock-ups until I found this thread, so thank you BlackWidowMan777 for that.
Maybe a possible modern SSK needs more hype. If more people keep asking Unicomp for it, it might become more of a possibility. If anything the community get's more interested and we'll make it a reality if Unicomp won't.
Also this BlackWidowMan777 kid is really stupid. You're drumming up hype for something that doesn't exist.
It's literally a vague facebook post and some mockups done by a couple of fanboys.
This is not "verified"
This is literally nothing...
I agree the title isn't the best. But a little harsh there. I hadn't seen those mock-ups until I found this thread, so thank you BlackWidowMan777 for that.
Maybe a possible modern SSK needs more hype. If more people keep asking Unicomp for it, it might become more of a possibility. If anything the community get's more interested and we'll make it a reality if Unicomp won't.
He's prolly a das stooge. But it may very well be in the works. It came out of the horse's mouth. I didn't notice such a vehement reaction in the matias 60% thread.
why do more and more laptops have number pads now?Good question. I have no idea.
He's prolly a das stooge. But it may very well be in the works. It came out of the horse's mouth. I didn't notice such a vehement reaction in the matias 60% thread.That's because if Matias says he is doing something he will...
He's prolly a das stooge. But it may very well be in the works. It came out of the horse's mouth. I didn't notice such a vehement reaction in the matias 60% thread.That's because if Matias says he is doing something he will...
Unicomp really hasn't done anything new in well over a decade. Their responses to people asking about SSKs have had people thinking they would make one since the '90s.
Or Unicomp has finally mastered their ability in trolling the geekhack community...
Or Unicomp has finally mastered their ability in trolling the geekhack community...
The recent Unicomp stunt is going to be hard to beat. I even TMed the expression "Don't make a Unicomp of yourself" after their last "we got something new" move.
Also this BlackWidowMan777 kid is really stupid. You're drumming up hype for something that doesn't exist.
It's literally a vague facebook post and some mockups done by a couple of fanboys.
This is not "verified"
This is literally nothing...
Also this BlackWidowMan777 kid is really stupid. You're drumming up hype for something that doesn't exist.
It's literally a vague facebook post and some mockups done by a couple of fanboys.
This is not "verified"
This is literally nothing...
Who are these two fanboys you speak of?
Also this BlackWidowMan777 kid is really stupid. You're drumming up hype for something that doesn't exist.
It's literally a vague facebook post and some mockups done by a couple of fanboys.
This is not "verified"
This is literally nothing...
Who are these two fanboys you speak of?
http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/a-proposal-for-a-new-ssk-t6977.html
A good fraction would probably love to get it in a brand new condition, however, for less than $300 a keyboard. No need to bolt-mod or retro-bright, or deal with scuffs, etc. Brand new buckling spring switches too. I'd say a good amount of people would go for the new version to get their buckling spring fix in a compact case.
If Unicomp comes out with a space saving BS board I will eat a shoe.
If Unicomp comes out with a space saving BS board I will eat a shoe.
Here are some options:
https://www.google.com/search?q=edible+shoe&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS507US507&espv=210&es_sm=119&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=A521UqPeJcepyAGVt4GgCQ&ved=0CC4QsAQ&biw=1092&bih=619
If Unicomp comes out with a space saving BS board I will eat a shoe.
Here are some options:
https://www.google.com/search?q=edible+shoe&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS507US507&espv=210&es_sm=119&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=A521UqPeJcepyAGVt4GgCQ&ved=0CC4QsAQ&biw=1092&bih=619
Om nom nom nom
A good fraction would probably love to get it in a brand new condition, however, for less than $300 a keyboard. No need to bolt-mod or retro-bright, or deal with scuffs, etc. Brand new buckling spring switches too. I'd say a good amount of people would go for the new version to get their buckling spring fix in a compact case.
A good fraction would probably love to get it in a brand new condition, however, for less than $300 a keyboard. No need to bolt-mod or retro-bright, or deal with scuffs, etc. Brand new buckling spring switches too. I'd say a good amount of people would go for the new version to get their buckling spring fix in a compact case.
Personally, I think that the 2 biggest drivers might be Windows keys and native USB.
A good fraction would probably love to get it in a brand new condition, however, for less than $300 a keyboard. No need to bolt-mod or retro-bright, or deal with scuffs, etc. Brand new buckling spring switches too. I'd say a good amount of people would go for the new version to get their buckling spring fix in a compact case.
Personally, I think that the 2 biggest drivers might be Windows keys and native USB.
With orihalcon cable does it really make any difference?
With orihalcon cable does it really make any difference?
Orihalcon cables are great but that would be an additional $30
If somebody is building something new, it should be USB for the 21st century.
When I plug an Apple keyboard into Windows 7, it recognizes Apple Command and Options as Windows and Alt. Does it not work going the other way?
You could have light pipes to help get the light in.
Still, I don't believe it. As said before, this sort of response is doublespeak for "We don't want to say no, but we're not planning on it". I mean, Unicomp hasn't come up with anything genuinely new in years. Their big thing this year was a crappy color scheme. I've waited for years for them to make ****ing black key caps as an option for their black keyboards (you know, since a lot of people like monochrome keyboards), but they haven't even attempted that.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=52772.msg1174190#msg1174190
Just checked out Unicomp's facebook page and it does seem pretty definite that they are indeed working on a space saving buckling spring keyboard. :D
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Some of the guys over at DT are also drawing up their own proposals for an SSK prototype as we speak and have already submitted some early designs to Unicomp:
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I could easily see this as being my favorite keyboard of all time. They have done a really nice job of modernizing the look of the original SSK.
I do wonder how receptive Unicomp would be to outside ideas, especially to a change to their precious logo?
http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/a-proposal-for-a-new-ssk-t6977.html (http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/a-proposal-for-a-new-ssk-t6977.html)
This is welcoming news after the disappointments of late, but whether it will be released before 2016 is another story...
Edit: as pointed out by CPT, Mkawa has been working on GH's own community driven SSK Revival Project (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33430.0) since last year, and has been conjointly (with DT) assisting Unicomp's engineers.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=52772.msg1174190#msg1174190
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=52772.msg1174190#msg1174190 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=52772.msg1174190#msg1174190)
Here is the text of that link:
I tested the membrane through notepad and everything seems to be working fine. On my first bolt mod I ran into the issue of over tightening and switches not working and remember panicking a bit.
I called Unicomp this afternoon and it went a bit like this: (not exact wording but close)
Me: Im rebuilding an ibm model m model 1391472 and am looking for a replacement frame. Will the 84-key frame you have work with my board?
CSR: We don't have 84-key frames.
Me: I was sure I saw them listed on your site.
CSR: No you didn't. We don't carry those. Only 101 and 104.
Me: If I were to cut down the 101 would it possibly fit?
CSR: That I do not know. I can tell you that we are currently developing our own 84-key that you can get a hold of sometime middle of next year.
Me: Excellent. Thank you very much.
-End call-
From there I went to the site and put in my order for the FR84 Frame that was listed, Cable, and the replacement pivots and springs, some extras of those. See if Mr. CSR or the site is lying/uninformed.
Now the waiting game.
Thanks again for your informative replies. They're really helping my confidence in saving this thing as well as learning some new things.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=52772.msg1174190#msg1174190
Here is the text of that link:
I tested the membrane through notepad and everything seems to be working fine. On my first bolt mod I ran into the issue of over tightening and switches not working and remember panicking a bit.
I called Unicomp this afternoon and it went a bit like this: (not exact wording but close)
Me: Im rebuilding an ibm model m model 1391472 and am looking for a replacement frame. Will the 84-key frame you have work with my board?
CSR: We don't have 84-key frames.
Me: I was sure I saw them listed on your site.
CSR: No you didn't. We don't carry those. Only 101 and 104.
Me: If I were to cut down the 101 would it possibly fit?
CSR: That I do not know. I can tell you that we are currently developing our own 84-key that you can get a hold of sometime middle of next year.
Me: Excellent. Thank you very much.
-End call-
From there I went to the site and put in my order for the FR84 Frame that was listed, Cable, and the replacement pivots and springs, some extras of those. See if Mr. CSR or the site is lying/uninformed.
Now the waiting game.
Thanks again for your informative replies. They're really helping my confidence in saving this thing as well as learning some new things.
what the bulk of people want now (ie. Backlit, tkl, nkro) with the promise that its longevity and hence value over time are assured.
I agree with most of what you said, but backlit? That might well be a nightmare in manufacturing, and I would not want it personally. Translucent barrel frame with lighting integral to the membranes? I suspect that it would make the product look like a gimmick rather than a solid machine.
It seems to me that people want native USB, NKRO, and more color selections.
what the bulk of people want now (ie. Backlit, tkl, nkro) with the promise that its longevity and hence value over time are assured.
I agree with most of what you said, but backlit? That might well be a nightmare in manufacturing, and I would not want it personally. Translucent barrel frame with lighting integral to the membranes? I suspect that it would make the product look like a gimmick rather than a solid machine.
It seems to me that people want native USB, NKRO, and more color selections.
USB, gimmick
NKRO, gimmick
Colors, M0re gimmick
NRKO: full NKRO is a bit of a gimmick for most people, but a more optimized layout for gaming (more than 2KRO) would be amazing for those who want it.Even a gaming optimized membrane circuit is 2KRO for a membrane KB like this.
Colors: sure. Gimmick.
Remember, though: gimmicks sell. Sometimes. If advertised properly...
They could easily do some anthracite gray keys with black lettering. They would look kickass in both black and white keyboards."easy" for most companies is like pulling teeth with unicomp. "new" grey / black dyesubs new product for unicomp 2016 (or never) I predict.
I'm with everybody else on this one....I'll believe it when I see it.
Thought just came to mind....HHKB design with Buckling Spring! :eek:
I'm with everybody else on this one....I'll believe it when I see it.
Thought just came to mind....HHKB design with Buckling Spring! :eek:
Ergo Dox with buckling spring? :eek:
maybe if they had an Ergo Buckling spring.. I mean a "lighter" one..Let's stick to getting it into the ErgoDox layout first...
It seems that many people are using a w-rest with the Egdx, while buckling spring due to the heaviness benefits from quick strike technique through hover-wrist stance
I'm with everybody else on this one....I'll believe it when I see it.
Thought just came to mind....HHKB design with Buckling Spring! :eek:
Quote from: Mikecase00;2478What's to redesign? The ModelM Mini layout was already the best small keyboard design ever. It had beefy construction, fit in server racks, buckling springs, what's to improve?The Model M mini is a great "spacesaver" keyboard. Full-sized keyboard minus that horrid numpad. However, it is not exactly a keyboard you'd easily be able to carry back and forth in your laptop bag.
The MightyMouse (see Unicomp's online store) is a perfect size for carting back and forth...but uses membrane keyswitches. What I'd like to see is a HHKB layout with buckling springs and an optional trackpoint. That would totally rock. (don't think we'll get that...but I can dream)
Spoke with Jim Owens from Unicomp the other day. Wanted to know if they had the parts to assemble another 84-key Model M spacesaver for me. It turns out, they used their last available parts to make the one I now own. So, I have the very last Model M mini ever made! 8)
This is dumb.. Unicomp is making a new one soon-ish..
why bother.
You can only "collect" something until you're DEAD... what was the point of that collection if it was for BNIB as in "something" you can't use... :))
No. Unicomp isn't. They have no intention of ever doing a SSK case, because the tooling is broke. They can't make a SSK membrane. They don't make SSK barrels or plates afaik. There's a reason the SSKRew exist. If you can cite an official Unicomp rep saying they are planning to manufacture a SSK, then I'll consider your statement.
Cheers,
For those new to the Unicomp saga, here are a series of threads that will show just how long Unicomp has been dangling the SSK carrot in front of GHers - even iMav was as excited as we, though admittedly a long time ago...The color of your text needs to change
For those old-timers who are weary with getting their hopes up only to be constantly dashed time and time again, bear with us please.
With Mkawa's SSKR Revival Project and M'er Forever's SSK plans over at DT, there may just be sufficient impetus to pull Unicomp out of the quagmire of stagnation and into a bright new age. If enough of the initial batch of SSKs are produced, and if they do sell, then successive batches may see additional features added as Unicomp experiences a resurgence in the market 20 years after taking over from Lexmark.I'm with everybody else on this one....I'll believe it when I see it.
Thought just came to mind....HHKB design with Buckling Spring! :eek:
Looks like iMav already had that very same dream some time ago :)Quote from: Mikecase00;2478What's to redesign? The ModelM Mini layout was already the best small keyboard design ever. It had beefy construction, fit in server racks, buckling springs, what's to improve?The Model M mini is a great "spacesaver" keyboard. Full-sized keyboard minus that horrid numpad. However, it is not exactly a keyboard you'd easily be able to carry back and forth in your laptop bag.
The MightyMouse (see Unicomp's online store) is a perfect size for carting back and forth...but uses membrane keyswitches. What I'd like to see is a HHKB layout with buckling springs and an optional trackpoint. That would totally rock. (don't think we'll get that...but I can dream)
Going back through the time machine of geekhack I now see that Unicomp did in fact have the means to re-build ssk's using old parts; the last one they made was for iMav:Spoke with Jim Owens from Unicomp the other day. Wanted to know if they had the parts to assemble another 84-key Model M spacesaver for me. It turns out, they used their last available parts to make the one I now own. So, I have the very last Model M mini ever made! 8)
Unfortunately, the reason why Unicomp could not continue fixing up peoples' SSK's is that their tooling broke. So once they ran out of old parts that was it:This is dumb.. Unicomp is making a new one soon-ish..
why bother.
You can only "collect" something until you're DEAD... what was the point of that collection if it was for BNIB as in "something" you can't use... :))
No. Unicomp isn't. They have no intention of ever doing a SSK case, because the tooling is broke. They can't make a SSK membrane. They don't make SSK barrels or plates afaik. There's a reason the SSKRew exist. If you can cite an official Unicomp rep saying they are planning to manufacture a SSK, then I'll consider your statement.
Cheers,
So, I wonder why there was this strange 84-key frame available until only just recently, and what was it used for...and how was it made? We do seem to be going in circles with Unicomp. All I know is, if not for Mkawa's (and other's) persistence and powers of persuasion, the SSK or mini buckling spring keyboard may forever remain a thing of the past.
But maybe...just maybe, a brand new SSK with brand new tooling and molds will come out, and in 2014!
Can you hear the crank of new tooling and new molds being produced in creaky old Unicomp?
2014: Unicomp SSK 20th Anniversary Special Edition!
Edit: Unicomp was founded in 1996 so this 2014 would be their 18th not 20th anniversary.
That blue text gave me a headache..
****ing white?That blue text gave me a headache..
Sorry bout the colour. I'm colour-blind :)
What colour should I use?
Change your theme to white :))
That blue text gave me a headache..
Sorry bout the colour. I'm colour-blind :)
What colour should I use?
I very much doubt Akimbro is ever going to have to eat his shoe. The likelihood that Unicomp will ever produce something new, is pretty close to the likelihood that the US will quit invading and bombing other people's countries and close down their 700+ military bases overseas.
I strongly support Mkawa and anybody's SSK revival. A revival launched and organized by fans is much, much more likely to come true than anything from Unicomp. Remember, these guys actually think geriatric extra-large font keycaps is a Big Big Awesome Change.
The average Unicomp Engineer is probably in his 60s and merely trying to make enough money to put aside for retirement. So when he 'works on something', it's just a corporate statement made to pacify other people. It's not a scheduled product launch, it's a BS cover-all vague statement that says no without sounding like no.
Quote from: cactux;485166As you may notice people love full customization ( different shells colors, multiple keycaps colors, etc).
Is Unicomp willing to provide suche degree of custumisation to there customers. Also as you may know the ten key less boards are very popular ( The real space savers) are you going to offer that this kind of boards, like in the old IBM days?
I see there is a HUGE request for a tenkeyless keyboard.... please submit your request at http://support.pckeyboard.com (http://support.pckeyboard.com) !!! pressure pressure pressure! ;)
Dude its never happening. Sorry.
Dude its never happening. Sorry.
Would be nice to have a Unicomp rep to shim in.The likelihood that there is a rep that browses all of the forums and knows about this one particular topic at this particular time where we want their input is unlikely.
There is so few Keyboard Forums. It wouldn't be that hard.