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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: OldIsNew on Thu, 21 September 2017, 09:38:44

Title: Westinghouse W1642 Keyboards $224
Post by: OldIsNew on Thu, 21 September 2017, 09:38:44

This is a cool board. Great caps and heavy metal case. It is KeyTronic foam and foil. I have one and replaced the  foam and it works with xwhatsit Model F to USB. I'd say $224 is WAY too much, however - especially given the extra work and expense to get it usable. There is a "make an offer" option - might be worth seeing if the seller would accept a more reasonable amount for one (they list more than 10 available).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Airline-Booking-Terminal-Computer-Keyboard-/142514017879?hash=item212e7f5657:g:i6UAAOSwiVhZw3To

Title: Re: Westinghouse W1642 Keyboards $224
Post by: JP on Thu, 21 September 2017, 13:16:14

I would say offer less than $100 and see where it goes. Also I seen your conversion thread. Nice work by the way. Looks like a neat keyboard.

Title: Re: Westinghouse W1642 Keyboards $224
Post by: OldIsNew on Fri, 22 September 2017, 06:50:11

Quote from: JP on Thu, 21 September 2017, 13:16:14

I would say offer less than $100 and see where it goes. Also I seen your conversion thread. Nice work by the way. Looks like a neat keyboard.

Thanks! I think it is a cool board - just not $224.99 cool. I think your suggestion is a good approach.