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Title: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: jacobolus on Thu, 23 October 2014, 15:48:20

I’ve seen very similar keyboards with MX, white Alps, SMK, Futaba switches.  No idea what these are, but the price isn’t bad if someone wants to take a chance. http://www.ebay.com/itm/271643935336

Edit: after 2 of these sold, the seller doubled the price. Not such a great deal anymore, but someone might still want one at that price.

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 23 October 2014, 15:57:24

looks like they're made by dah-yeng (unitek) Here is a picture of sandy's version of these (with cherry MX). Sandy has the older K151 and these are K251 so no idea what it'll be.
http://sandy55.fc2web.com/keyboard/unitek_k151l.html

Paycheque came in so I'll give it a shot. hopefully it's MX or ALPS

FCC ID is DKW67MK-256 which was granted to Dah Yang  on 04/26/1990

edit: was not able to find references online to the K251 at all.

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 23 October 2014, 18:54:49

i want this so bad but out of money

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each
Post by: terrpn on Thu, 23 October 2014, 19:03:12

Quote from: dorkvader on Thu, 23 October 2014, 15:57:24

looks like they're made by dah-yeng (unitek) Here is a picture of sandy's version of these (with cherry MX). Sandy has the older K151 and these are K251 so no idea what it'll be.
http://sandy55.fc2web.com/keyboard/unitek_k151l.html

Paycheque came in so I'll give it a shot. hopefully it's MX or ALPS

FCC ID is DKW67MK-256 which was granted to Dah Yang  on 04/26/1990

edit: was not able to find references online to the K251 at all.

are you sure this is the right link?

does not look like the same keyboard.............

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each
Post by: terrpn on Thu, 23 October 2014, 19:10:59

ok.............my bad- i see the connection now

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 23 October 2014, 19:58:04

Quote from: dorkvader on Thu, 23 October 2014, 15:57:24

looks like they're made by dah-yeng (unitek) Here is a picture of sandy's version of these (with cherry MX). Sandy has the older K151 and these are K251 so no idea what it'll be.
http://sandy55.fc2web.com/keyboard/unitek_k151l.html

Paycheque came in so I'll give it a shot. hopefully it's MX or ALPS

FCC ID is DKW67MK-256 which was granted to Dah Yang  on 04/26/1990

edit: was not able to find references online to the K251 at all.

I did every kind of search last night when I stumbled across it, but found nothing.  They look like the Arabic legends are probably pad printed though.

And did the price go up?  I could swear they were cheaper earlier.

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each
Post by: jacobolus on Thu, 23 October 2014, 19:59:44

Quote from: nubbinator on Thu, 23 October 2014, 19:58:04

And did the price go up?  I could swear they were cheaper earlier.

Price just doubled. Not nearly as good a deal anymore, but someone might still want one.

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 23 October 2014, 23:45:54

Quote from: jacobolus on Thu, 23 October 2014, 19:59:44

Quote from: nubbinator on Thu, 23 October 2014, 19:58:04

And did the price go up?  I could swear they were cheaper earlier.

Price just doubled. Not nearly as good a deal anymore, but someone might still want one.

Gotta be fast.

First rule in KBs is patience. Second rule is: when you see a good deal, get on it ASAP!

Looks like someone else got in at the $25 shipped mark. I just hope it's not domes. I'll let everyone know when it arrives.

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: sublime on Sun, 26 October 2014, 01:40:17

Seem to have updated the listing with the word "Mechanical" and a verifying photo in the list.

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: jevvix on Sun, 26 October 2014, 01:45:16

Quote from: sublime on Sun, 26 October 2014, 01:40:17

Seem to have updated the listing with the word "Mechanical" and a verifying photo in the list.

Strange... It looks like PCB mount switches but with a faux-plate?

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: nubbinator on Sun, 26 October 2014, 01:54:22

Looks like thin pad printed or laser etched caps like I suspected.  That and MX Blues and I don't feel bad at all about not grabbing one when I first saw it.  At least you'll be able to recoup your costs if you spent the $25 on it by salvaging and selling the switches.

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: jacobolus on Sun, 26 October 2014, 03:13:13

These MX switches are “vintage”, right? So ideally the top housing should be noticeably smoother / lower friction than the top housing from more recent MX switches. In particular, someone with “modern” MX red or black switches might appreciate swapping their springs and sliders into these vintage housings, to get a smoother feel.

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Sun, 26 October 2014, 13:25:43

Dah Yang doesn't always have the best build quality, but this model looks like it might be OK. Keycaps are probably only lasered, but their lasering is nice and not rough like some. Since it's an old AT board, they probably do have the 'vintage' blues. They have the large Cherry logo on the housing top and the right shade of blue stem.
Its the bottom of the switch, and the stems and springs that have the effect on feel. The stem slider doesn't come into contact with the tops, so they don't really matter.

These were are great deal at $25... now at $50 they are only an OK deal.

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: terrpn on Sun, 26 October 2014, 13:34:59

whats up with that plate? almost looks like cardboard.......... :-\

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Sun, 26 October 2014, 13:43:03

It is a piece of cardboard. They are really PCB mount. They have the old style PCB mount stabs that don't feel mushy though.

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: dorkvader on Sun, 26 October 2014, 16:17:54

I'll let y'all know when it arrives.

So happy to see that extra picture. Gonna check out those vintage blues :)

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: terrpn on Sun, 26 October 2014, 16:35:16

the vintage blues :p

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: nubbinator on Sun, 26 October 2014, 16:36:36

I hate Blues...but I love the Blues that came on my Dolch.  I'm not sure new vintage Blues will feel or sound as good as used vintage Blues.  I'm still of the mindset that it's predominantly broken in switches, not some mystical property.

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: dorkvader on Sun, 26 October 2014, 17:49:41

Quote from: nubbinator on Sun, 26 October 2014, 16:36:36

I hate Blues...but I love the Blues that came on my Dolch.  I'm not sure new vintage Blues will feel or sound as good as used vintage Blues.  I'm still of the mindset that it's predominantly broken in switches, not some mystical property.

Yeah dolch blues are like whites but more consistent (pretty sure it's due to heavy use). We'll see how these are like. Should be here Tuesday.

I might wire it up as backlit. Who knows!

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 26 October 2014, 17:51:34

Quote from: dorkvader on Sun, 26 October 2014, 17:49:41

Quote from: nubbinator on Sun, 26 October 2014, 16:36:36

I hate Blues...but I love the Blues that came on my Dolch.  I'm not sure new vintage Blues will feel or sound as good as used vintage Blues.  I'm still of the mindset that it's predominantly broken in switches, not some mystical property.

Yeah dolch blues are like whites but more consistent (pretty sure it's due to heavy use). We'll see how these are like. Should be here Tuesday.

I might wire it up as backlit. Who knows!

That would be cool :o

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 30 October 2014, 23:40:12

This was supposed to be here tuesday, but since they are tearing a 20-foot deep hole in the road, I no-longer receive mail. My mailbox has been removed to make room for the excavations. I bet the post office guy was like: LOLNOPE on his way past.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3938/15031733273_c48abdf13a_o.jpg)

So anyway, after a visit to the post office to have a chat with them about this, I will be picking up all my mail there. Perhaps it'll be one of the things.

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: terrpn on Fri, 31 October 2014, 22:45:49

Quote from: dorkvader on Thu, 30 October 2014, 23:40:12

This was supposed to be here tuesday, but since they are tearing a 20-foot deep hole in the road, I no-longer receive mail. My mailbox has been removed to make room for the excavations. I bet the post office guy was like: LOLNOPE on his way past.

Show Image

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3938/15031733273_c48abdf13a_o.jpg)

So anyway, after a visit to the post office to have a chat with them about this, I will be picking up all my mail there. Perhaps it'll be one of the things.

nice sink hole............

let us know when you get it :cool:

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 01 November 2014, 11:07:36

They are installing a sewer.

So the only tracking update I have (picked up by USPS) was 11 days ago. Since its in providence, RI (a short drive from here) I'm guessing it's got lost by the mail.

Pretty sad but that's life. I'll contact the seller in another 2 weeks or so.

Title: Re: NIB AT keyboards with Arabic legends, $25 shipped each (edit: now $50 shipped)
Post by: terrpn on Sat, 01 November 2014, 14:00:00

oh no................. :'(

I saw the buy is asking $50.00 now, too much