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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: iceman0bc on Mon, 02 June 2014, 13:50:55
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Hey! Love this forum, sad I didn't find it earlier.
Quick question - I found a Vintage Dell AT101W ($30) and was thinking of buying it. Is it worth a buy? They are Black alps, but I just need a second opinion. I will only be using this keyboard for a year, after which I will construct my own ^^.
Thanks.
PS: Not sure if I am to post this here, sry admins.
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$30 shipped is a good price is you're in the US. A bit high but I really like them. They're pretty easy to work on and they have great keycaps. The Dell AT101W got me into Alps stuff.
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I've been warned against buying used 101Ws -- apparently the alps don't stand up to years of use very well.
If it's decently new and appears in good shape, go for it.
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Ya its $30 with free shipping. It looks perfect and the buyer says its working perfectly.
Thanks for the advice, gonna buy it in an hour.
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Alps switches are easy enough to open up and clean. They do tend to degenerate poorly. Especially the AT101W.
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Alps switches are easy enough to open up and clean. They do tend to degenerate poorly. Especially the AT101W.
Where were you when I found one locally for $15?
Really regretting not getting it now :P
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Sorry mang
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Sorry mang
Don't worry about it. Now I know for next time :)