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Title: Unicomp model m smar trex - new in box 12,99$
Post by: leos on Wed, 24 February 2010, 13:54:10
link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120530161211&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D120530161211%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)

Is it worth to buy or not?
Title: Unicomp model m smar trex - new in box 12,99$
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 24 February 2010, 13:55:45
No, this a rubber dome 'board.  The caps might be worth it, though as Unicomp doesn't make black caps with legends anymore.
Title: Unicomp model m smar trex - new in box 12,99$
Post by: leos on Wed, 24 February 2010, 13:58:57
Quote from: itlnstln;160464
No, this a rubber dome 'board.  The caps might be worth it, though as Unicomp doesn't make black caps with legends anymore.



oh thanks. Now i am looking elsewere to spend my money
Title: Unicomp model m smar trex - new in box 12,99$
Post by: ch_123 on Wed, 24 February 2010, 14:02:11
All but one keycap would be incompatible with the buckling springs.
Title: Unicomp model m smar trex - new in box 12,99$
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 24 February 2010, 14:04:17
Oh yeah,  whoever bought one of the last ones discovered that.  You would have to do some mod work to get them to fit properly.
Title: Unicomp model m smar trex - new in box 12,99$
Post by: kishy on Wed, 24 February 2010, 14:23:42
It's a fun keyboard in a sort of strange way, but yes, rubber dome.

Works as a 100% normal Model M on a computer. No phone electronics inside, just a pass-through to the receiver jack on the left.

Seller is recommended for a quick, pleasant transaction for her part. Did her best to keep shipping costs low.

Worth noting: the box they come in can be reused for any Model M including M13s (there's a cut out for the trackpoint). Good storage/transportation box, easily worth 5 bucks on its own. Even has adequate storage space for a cable at the end when closed.
Title: Unicomp model m smar trex - new in box 12,99$
Post by: kishy on Wed, 24 February 2010, 14:45:43
LOL.

When you put it that way it does seem like a bad deal...

More or less suggesting that properly formed styrofoam that fits a Model M closely is worth it if you're likely to be transporting a keyboard you want kept in good shape. It also prevents keycaps coming loose as once happened to me with a terminal keyboard on the bus to a friend's place.