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Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: jkkhop on Sat, 27 June 2009, 04:05:04
(http://riemun.huuto.net/auctionimages/c/e1/19a7a944ff2c2a97e526b8b078723-orig.jpg)

Can you tell it by the picture?
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: lowpoly on Sat, 27 June 2009, 04:18:47
There were rumours of a rubber dome version of the AT/Bigfoot but I think people were talking of this one. Don't listen to me though, never had one of those.
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: ch_123 on Sat, 27 June 2009, 05:56:50
It's definitely a Quietkey (rubber domes), not an AT101/102
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: jkkhop on Sat, 27 June 2009, 08:20:17
ok, thanks!
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: huha on Sat, 27 June 2009, 11:55:40
The AT102 (don't know about the 101) has a small ridge over the F keys, so it's fairly easy to tell.

-huha
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: ch_123 on Sat, 27 June 2009, 12:30:02
The letters also have a different font.
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: low-fi on Sun, 28 June 2009, 08:31:09
This is a quality rubber dome keyboard, though. My father has used this Dell 'board for about ten years and it still works fine. It has quite a nice feel.
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: sandy55 on Sun, 28 June 2009, 09:47:46
Quote from: lowpoly;99571
There were rumours of a rubber dome version of the AT/Bigfoot but I think people were talking of this one. Don't listen to me though, never had one of those.


Hi lowpoly.

It's not a rumor. Actually, ribber dome versions of bigfoot board exist.
AT101R/102R/103R are the number of such boards. R indicates rubber dome boards.
Can't point a right page with exact pictures but this page (http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/dta/26756/00000003.htm) explains there ARE such models.
see dimension column.  "depth" is telling these are not Dell quiet boards with SK numbers.

the titled keyboard in question is a rubber dome board by Silitek.
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: huha on Sun, 28 June 2009, 09:58:43
You seem to know something about Dell keyboards, so:
What's the difference between an AT102W and an AT102DW?

-huha
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: sandy55 on Sun, 28 June 2009, 10:10:43
102W might be a UK layout board with Windows keys.
I vaguely suppose 102DW would be German layout with win keys...but now sure.

103 indicates Japanese layout board, btw.
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: huha on Sun, 28 June 2009, 10:14:15
Quote from: sandy55;99756
102W might be a UK layout board with Windows keys.
I vaguely suppose 102DW would be German layout with win keys...but now sure.

103 indicates Japanese layout board, btw.


The 102DW is indeed a German Layout with windows keys. Is there any system to it? The 101/102/103 defines the number of keys, W seems to denote Windows keys (?) and the other character different languages--does anyone have a list of existing models?

-huha
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: sandy55 on Sun, 28 June 2009, 11:14:06
Strictly speaking, 101/102/103 defines basic layout at least in Dell's clasification.
101/US standard established by IBM with model M, usually called as ANSI, maybe.
102/ISO European layout.
Somebody may correct two above.

103/Japanese standard layout with 106 keys defined by OADG. This layout  started with a 5576-A01 keyboard and it is usually called as A01 layout.
I think 103 is used only by Dell.
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: lowpoly on Mon, 29 June 2009, 08:20:35
Quote from: sandy55;99752
Hi lowpoly.

It's not a rumor. Actually, ribber dome versions of bigfoot board exist.
AT101R/102R/103R are the number of such boards. R indicates rubber dome boards.
Can't point a right page with exact pictures but this page (http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/dta/26756/00000003.htm) explains there ARE such models.
see dimension column.  "depth" is telling these are not Dell quiet boards with SK numbers.
Thanks for clarifying, sandy.

IIRC the AT103 was also available from HP? Were there other brands?
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: sandy55 on Mon, 29 June 2009, 11:52:44
Quote from: lowpoly;99883
IIRC the AT103 was also available from HP? Were there other brands?


Not sure if HP branded AT ( or PS/2) compatible bigfoot boards exist or not.
But there is an AX keyboard (http://www7.ocn.ne.jp/~hisao/image/c1414a.htm).
AX boards are not fully compatible with OADG standard but can be used on M$ Windows
with an appropriate keyboard driver as like as 5576-001/002 ( I myself have not yet confirmed.)
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: lowpoly on Mon, 29 June 2009, 14:07:55
That's the one. Didn't see it was AX. Thanks.
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: huha on Mon, 29 June 2009, 15:39:19
Quote from: sandy55;99931
M$


Please don't write M$, write MS or Microsoft. M$ is just so incredibly childish.

-huha
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: DrunkenDonut on Mon, 29 June 2009, 18:51:22
I like the key, but wish the logo wasn't there. A generic symbol would be better IMO. The key itself is great for shortcuts and macros.
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: ch_123 on Mon, 29 June 2009, 18:56:32
I like that Diamond that Sun uses on their keyboards (also used on the HHKB). However, the standard gets forced down manufacturer's throats by MS, so most are just going to stick to the Windows logo.
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: timw4mail on Mon, 29 June 2009, 19:02:14
Quote from: ripster;100053
The logo is the best part.  
Show Image
(http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:S436y9JTMZhTjM:http://www.steeleraddicts.com/forum/images/smilies/troll.gif)


According to a friend of mine, the newer Windows logo looks like a certain Nazi symbol...
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: huha on Mon, 29 June 2009, 19:06:49
Quote from: timw4mail;100054
According to a friend of mine, the newer Windows logo looks like a certain Nazi symbol...

Sorry ripster, timw4mail just used Godwin's law to outchild you. You gotta try harder next time!

-huha
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: HKEPCLED on Tue, 30 June 2009, 11:46:38
"Silitek" SK-1000REW for sure
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: Mr.6502 on Tue, 30 June 2009, 13:19:20
Quote from: HKEPCLED;100196
"Silitek" SK-1000REW for sure


Do Dell keyboards with SK-#### in general come from Silitek?

I ask because I just found a keyboard for a friend, a Dell SK-8000 that is fantastic for gaming depending on the button layout you use.  If the SK means Silitek I might be tracking down more from that company to try their stuff out.
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: ch_123 on Tue, 30 June 2009, 13:59:41
Dell ATs were also made by silitek, at least according to the markings on the PCB.
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: lowpoly on Tue, 30 June 2009, 14:43:36
Quote from: ch_123;100230
Dell ATs were also made by silitek, at least according to the markings on the PCB.
Some were made by Alps Korea, IIRC.
Title: Which Dell is this
Post by: HKEPCLED on Tue, 30 June 2009, 21:12:05
Quote from: Mr.6502;100223
Do Dell keyboards with SK-#### in general come from Silitek?

I ask because I just found a keyboard for a friend, a Dell SK-8000 that is fantastic for gaming depending on the button layout you use.  If the SK means Silitek I might be tracking down more from that company to try their stuff out.


Dell major keyboard OEM factory :

SK-####  from "Silitek"

RT-####  from "NMB"

KB-####  from "Chicony"