I don't recall these being that rare but they are hard to find in non-**** condition, like really hard. AT101 mechanical were commonly used for computer labs (schools, libraries, etc), they are almost always super worn in. factor that into any decision making when buying a AT101I think they are black alps!
black alps?
Actually, I see another one for sale on the same page:Yeah I saw the other black one pop up yesterday. Do they usually fetch a little more than their beige brothers?? I've come to kinda like the vintage beige color too :)
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So yes, they do turn up regularly... But they're great boards, and look considerably more modern than the beige ones, don't they? And as long as they haven't been thrashed too much, black Alpses (with a bit of lube if necessary) are fine, underappreciated switches, IMHO.
BTW, here's Chyros's video review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvDluHoe7ro) of the AT101W in general. You'll note he had only beige ones. ;?)
Actually, I see another one for sale on the same page:IIRC there's multiple black ones even in the thumbnail, but since then I found another 2-3 in the building I'm working in atm.
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So yes, they do turn up regularly... But they're great boards, and look considerably more modern than the beige ones, don't they? And as long as they haven't been thrashed too much, black Alpses (with a bit of lube if necessary) are fine, underappreciated switches, IMHO.
BTW, here's Chyros's video review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvDluHoe7ro) of the AT101W in general. You'll note he had only beige ones. ;?)
Any chance you'll update the review with the black ones as well?Actually, I see another one for sale on the same page:IIRC there's multiple black ones even in the thumbnail, but since then I found another 2-3 in the building I'm working in atm.
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So yes, they do turn up regularly... But they're great boards, and look considerably more modern than the beige ones, don't they? And as long as they haven't been thrashed too much, black Alpses (with a bit of lube if necessary) are fine, underappreciated switches, IMHO.
BTW, here's Chyros's video review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvDluHoe7ro) of the AT101W in general. You'll note he had only beige ones. ;?)
Yeah I saw the other black one pop up yesterday. Do they usually fetch a little more than their beige brothers?? I've come to kinda like the vintage beige color too :)
IIRC there's multiple black ones even in the thumbnail, but since then I found another 2-3 in the building I'm working in atm.
Any chance you'll update the review with the black ones as well?
I just checked the video real quick and it's already in in THREE places :p .Any chance you'll update the review with the black ones as well?Actually, I see another one for sale on the same page:IIRC there's multiple black ones even in the thumbnail, but since then I found another 2-3 in the building I'm working in atm.
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So yes, they do turn up regularly... But they're great boards, and look considerably more modern than the beige ones, don't they? And as long as they haven't been thrashed too much, black Alpses (with a bit of lube if necessary) are fine, underappreciated switches, IMHO.
BTW, here's Chyros's video review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvDluHoe7ro) of the AT101W in general. You'll note he had only beige ones. ;?)
They also have the distinction of being some of the very few "vintage" MK's with Windows keys,
And with black Alps caps. Although they really aren't that great, at least they exist.
That's interesting about the Windows keys--I never really thought about the timing of the appearance of those keys in relation to keyboards, more with relation to windows 95, which is where they came from. To this very day, I still don't like them since their function is just a key combination on any other board. But it doesn't bother me as much any more since there's a 'gaming' feature on most modern boards that disables them. :thumb: Would have been nice to have that feature from day one imo. ;DYeah I saw the other black one pop up yesterday. Do they usually fetch a little more than their beige brothers?? I've come to kinda like the vintage beige color too :)
They're both awesome. They also have the distinction of being some of the very few "vintage" MK's with Windows keys, as the appearance of Windows keys occurred right around the time everyone switched to cheaper RDs and membranes.IIRC there's multiple black ones even in the thumbnail, but since then I found another 2-3 in the building I'm working in atm.
Okay, hang onto them—we'll be right over to NL.Any chance you'll update the review with the black ones as well?
LOL
I guess you noticed I haven't watched the video yet. :-[ Did you do some typing/reviewing on them too or where they just shown to be a variant?I just checked the video real quick and it's already in in THREE places :p .Any chance you'll update the review with the black ones as well?Actually, I see another one for sale on the same page:IIRC there's multiple black ones even in the thumbnail, but since then I found another 2-3 in the building I'm working in atm.
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So yes, they do turn up regularly... But they're great boards, and look considerably more modern than the beige ones, don't they? And as long as they haven't been thrashed too much, black Alpses (with a bit of lube if necessary) are fine, underappreciated switches, IMHO.
BTW, here's Chyros's video review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvDluHoe7ro) of the AT101W in general. You'll note he had only beige ones. ;?)
Seriously, NL is only 8-10hrs a way. We'll get a nights sleep, meet you at the office and then sleep on the way home. :eek: Of course, we'll be the only ones with keyboards as carry-on items. :)) ...
How the hell do I know, just watch the damn video :p .I guess you noticed I haven't watched the video yet. :-[ Did you do some typing/reviewing on them too or where they just shown to be a variant?I just checked the video real quick and it's already in in THREE places :p .Any chance you'll update the review with the black ones as well?Actually, I see another one for sale on the same page:IIRC there's multiple black ones even in the thumbnail, but since then I found another 2-3 in the building I'm working in atm.
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So yes, they do turn up regularly... But they're great boards, and look considerably more modern than the beige ones, don't they? And as long as they haven't been thrashed too much, black Alpses (with a bit of lube if necessary) are fine, underappreciated switches, IMHO.
BTW, here's Chyros's video review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvDluHoe7ro) of the AT101W in general. You'll note he had only beige ones. ;?)
Have you booked the flights yet? You know flights get expensive this time of year. :eek:Seriously, NL is only 8-10hrs a way. We'll get a nights sleep, meet you at the office and then sleep on the way home. :eek: Of course, we'll be the only ones with keyboards as carry-on items. :)) ...
I'd love to go to Holland, "wooden shoe"? :?D
Well, it sure was nice of Chyros to suggest we come over... He did suggest that, right?
How the hell do I know, just watch the damn video :p .lol, aye aye captain!
After looking at the beginning of that video, now I wonder if my AT101 is made by Alps.You can easily find this out by searching the fcc id number found on the back label. For some reason the database query is only working with the first 3 letters, but that should be enough as that's the company code.MoreShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/ef2y4h.jpg)
It is, I checked the DT wiki. Mine has the salmon alps and the dyesubs.After looking at the beginning of that video, now I wonder if my AT101 is made by Alps.You can easily find this out by searching the fcc id number found on the back label. For some reason the database query is only working with the first 3 letters, but that should be enough as that's the company code.MoreShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/ef2y4h.jpg)
https://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid
I'm curious too so definitely let us know what you find out. :thumb: