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Title: [Sold] Interesting BSI Space Saver Keyboard - $70
Post by: JP on Fri, 23 June 2017, 13:53:37
I am curious as to what switches this keyboard has:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSI-1011640-Vintage-Mechanical-Clicky-Space-Saver-Keyboard-Black-DIN-AT/382138243906?_trksid=p2059210.c100148.m2813&_trkparms=ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140127102845%26meid%3Db9cebdcf372c433abda398593424d6e1%26pid%3D100148%26

[Edit] That sold very fast. I bought 1 of the 2 though so I can update this post when it arrives.

Title: Re: [Sold] Interesting BSI Space Saver Keyboard - $70
Post by: ander on Sat, 24 June 2017, 19:32:46
Hmm, an AT connector and Windows keys—that's something you don't often see.

I'm guessing MX Blacks. It'll be interesting to find out!
Title: Re: [Sold] Interesting BSI Space Saver Keyboard - $70
Post by: JP on Sun, 25 June 2017, 20:02:10
Quote from ohaimark @ DT:
"My instincts tell me it's simplified Alps or clones given the font, the lateness of the design (Win 95 icon), and the tendency for compact layouts like that to be Alpsy."

I suspect Alps as well because of the font.
Title: Re: [Sold] Interesting BSI Space Saver Keyboard - $70
Post by: ander on Tue, 27 June 2017, 20:30:39
Quote from: JP on Sun, 25 June 2017, 20:02:10
Quote from ohaimark @ DT:
"My instincts tell me it's simplified Alps or clones given the font, the lateness of the design (Win 95 icon), and the tendency for compact layouts like that to be Alpsy."

A new concept: Alpsiness.
Title: Re: [Sold] Interesting BSI Space Saver Keyboard - $70
Post by: JP on Wed, 28 June 2017, 17:19:46
I just got this in the mail today. It is a very clean keyboard. There appears to be no dust at all and is a great typing keyboard. This keyboard has what I believe to be white Alps switches but am not an expert on Alps switches. I am not sure if there are clones that look similar. The case feels really light and feels kinda of cheap. It is very portable which is nice. I used a soarer's XT adapter to connect it but standard adapters should work just fine.

[Update] After some sleuthing with the help of members here and at DT I now believe this keyboard went to a Prism N5 portable or similar BSI branded portable computer. The switches likely are Forward SKBM White "simplified Alps".

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