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Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: pezza_mac on Sat, 28 March 2009, 23:22:23

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Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: bhtooefr on Sat, 28 March 2009, 23:43:46

It's not a real TrackPoint, BTW. And it's not even close.

Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: Parn on Sun, 29 March 2009, 02:23:46

http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/en104wh.html
Shipments of the USB model outside the USA are currently suspended awaiting
government approval
I don't know why Unicomp does not get approval from the U.S. government.
You may order a EnduraPro with PS/2Mini-Dib

Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: iMav on Sun, 29 March 2009, 03:00:26

I see no reason why this should stop you from getting what you want.  I (as well as many other US-based geekhack members) would be more than happy to be the middle man for you.

Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: pezza_mac on Sun, 29 March 2009, 05:29:00

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Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: iMav on Sun, 29 March 2009, 07:53:14

So, what exactly do you want?  Just a USB Endurapro?  Do you want/need anything else from Unicomp (additional keys, other accessories, etc)?

Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: pezza_mac on Sun, 29 March 2009, 08:22:16

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Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: pezza_mac on Mon, 30 March 2009, 03:33:33

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Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: lowpoly on Mon, 30 March 2009, 06:57:16

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I guess I forgot to mention that it was the USB-based EnduraPro that is banned.

A huge obstacle for the evil forces out there. :)

When I got my Toshiba T5200 back in the day it had some printing on the box like

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This product is a strategic product subject to COCOM regulations. It may not be exported ... etc.

I always thought that was cool.

Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: ch_123 on Wed, 01 April 2009, 18:59:17

I use my UK-layout PS/2 Endurapro with a Belkin USB adaptor with no problems. Also means that I get to save USB ports if I use it with a computer that has PS/2 ports. Best of both worlds as far as I see it :)

It's a great keyboard btw. Even though the trackpoint isn't as good as a real IBM one, its really convinient once you get used to it. Not sure how I did without it!

Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: pezza_mac on Sat, 04 April 2009, 21:43:39

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Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 06 April 2009, 06:59:10

Quote from: pezza_mac;27101

Have got a message back from Jim Owens.
He says that the endurapro is still definately unavailable internationally. No reason as to why, but it doesn't really matter.
When I have the funds, I think I may try to get someone to get one and ship it over for me. Along with a molded cover and a couple of custom key.

I think it had something to do with some international electrical certification for the USB interface on that 'board (or something like that).

Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: cmr on Mon, 06 April 2009, 21:23:46

could this be the ROHS solder? that stuff is crap.

Title: EnduraPro International Availability
Post by: huha on Tue, 07 April 2009, 05:31:37

As far as I know, RoHS only applies if you're selling your product in the EU and not when just sending it there.

-huha