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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: mogo on Thu, 09 October 2014, 19:36:36
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SANYO-MBC-550-KEYBOARD-MANUAL-BOOTS-UP-RARE-/181547473396?pt=US_Vintage_Computing_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a451299f4 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SANYO-MBC-550-KEYBOARD-MANUAL-BOOTS-UP-RARE-/181547473396?pt=US_Vintage_Computing_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a451299f4)
The metal frame on that keyboard alone is drool-worthy and very tempting to buy the whole shebang. Also, that enter key is AS BIG AS THE MOON! D:
It's hard to find any information on this board specifically, just the computer it came with. There's no alt key, but I'm sure if someone was a bad enough dude to take it in, they'd hack a way.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODAwWDgwMA==/z/AEEAAOSw1x1UMA7s/$_57.JPG)
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Pictures and full teardown of keybaord here
https://plus.google.com/photos/113845661925823397356/albums/5840985334462614209
courtesy of HaaTa
Should have fujitsu leaf springs. I think they are generation 3 but I don't know enough about fujitsu leaf springs to be sure. Metal case is indeed drool worthy. The MBC550 / 551 (and I think 580?) used the same keyboard and show up on eBay now and again.
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That's intensely helpful, thanks dorkvader! :thumb:
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Wow that's a purdy board!
Having experienced Sanyo's stuff from that era, I have an overwhelming feeling that the board is rock solid and built like a tank.
Def. not for those who want a wimpy board or prefers weak sauce.
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My other sanyo board (MBC1000, which is actually much older) is even better.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/triplehaata/sets/72157635485878451/