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Title: Model M mini on UK ebay
Post by: lam47 on Sun, 05 April 2009, 19:31:15

Its one of mine.
I will be interested to see what this goes for.
Its a nice one so fingers crossed.
The normal M I had went for £70 something.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250402020694&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling

Title: Model M mini on UK ebay
Post by: bigpook on Sun, 05 April 2009, 19:32:03

With any luck it will turn out like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180341683991&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123

Title: Model M mini on UK ebay
Post by: lam47 on Sun, 05 April 2009, 19:55:32

It most likely will.
They are very scarce over here.

Thanks man :)

Title: Model M mini on UK ebay
Post by: MellonCollie on Mon, 06 April 2009, 12:24:01

*Considers cancelling order for digital camera ordered earlier today*

Bah! :confused: :D

Title: Model M mini on UK ebay
Post by: lam47 on Mon, 06 April 2009, 13:15:04

;) Yeah I say cancel it :)

Title: Model M mini on UK ebay
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 06 April 2009, 13:26:02

Camera???  What for when you won't have a UK layout Model M mini to type about it with?

Title: Model M mini on UK ebay
Post by: bigpook on Mon, 06 April 2009, 13:36:52

You can get a camera anytime. A model m mini that is in good shape, not so easy.

Title: Model M mini on UK ebay
Post by: MellonCollie on Mon, 06 April 2009, 17:42:45

I know, but I'm currently camera-less (k800i excluded), and I like having a compact tucked into my pocket when I'm out and about. :)

Questions:

1) Why is this classed as having a UK layout when the @ has jumped into bed with the 2 key?

2) Why are there two |\ keys? :confused:

Title: Model M mini on UK ebay
Post by: bigpook on Mon, 06 April 2009, 17:47:46

Quote from: MellonCollie;27344

I know, but I'm currently camera-less (k800i excluded), and I like having a compact tucked into my pocket when I'm out and about. :)

Questions:

1) Why is this classed as having a UK layout when the @ has jumped into bed with the 2 key?

2) Why are there two |\ keys? :confused:

I can't answer questions 1 or 2 but being camera-less?
Cameras can be had easily but this particular keyboard is somewhat rare? right?
I would say punt on the camera. Its not like you won't be able to get one next month or so. But once this keyboard sells, there may not be another one to be had for who knows how long and what shape it will be in.

Of  course it will really come down to how bad you want a model m mini.

Keep us posted: )

Title: Model M mini on UK ebay
Post by: wheel83 on Mon, 06 April 2009, 18:10:27

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120398310022&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching

i just missed this because i forgot about it and left the house to wash my car

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH IDIOT!!!!!

Title: Model M mini on UK ebay
Post by: lam47 on Mon, 06 April 2009, 18:14:51

Quote from: MellonCollie;27344

I know, but I'm currently camera-less (k800i excluded), and I like having a compact tucked into my pocket when I'm out and about. :)

Questions:

1) Why is this classed as having a UK layout when the @ has jumped into bed with the 2 key?

2) Why are there two |\ keys? :confused:

1. The UK or ISO layout is more to do with the vertical enter and the extra key you noticed with the \ on it. It is an odd one and I think is an early US IBM which would have been modded by Unicomp. Its hard to confirm exactly the origins of this board.

2. On a standard UK board because the enter is vertical \ moves in betwene z and left shift. Our left shift is smaller too. Then in the space that is left there is a key which on most keyboards has # and ~ on it.
However on both of my space savers it is another \.

I hope this explains things a little more.

laurie.

Title: Model M mini on UK ebay
Post by: lowpoly on Tue, 07 April 2009, 01:36:01

Quote from: MellonCollie;27253

*Considers cancelling order for digital camera ordered earlier today*

Bah! :confused: :D

If you don't have a camera, a DSI modular is perfect for you. ;)