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Title: Apple IIgs vs Apple M0116 (Orange ALPS) Opinions
Post by: Floofs on Tue, 12 December 2017, 09:30:30: I was wondering which of these two you like more or would prefer. The Apple IIgs 658-4081 (made in Japan/Orange ALPS) Seems to have a smaller case and thicker keycaps, but it has kind of strange keycaps and has a much more polarizing look IMO. I honestly just can't decide if i like the look of it or not :-\

Here's the M0116:
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Here's the IIgs:
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The M0116 on the other hand has larger bezels and has more normal looking keycaps, but they aren't quite as thick and have pretty flat top.

PS: I have been here for like a month and I've bought 4 keyboards... I don't make enough money for this!! I got an Everex with space invaders, then an Apple M0116 (Orange ALPS), then a Chicony with White ALPS for the click leaves that I put into the M0116, and now I just ordered a IIgs and I haven't found many reviews or opinions on it here.

Was my most recent purchase a bad idea? I loved the tactile oranges and also loved the click mod oranges so I wanted both.. :p
Title: Re: Apple IIgs vs Apple M0116 (Orange ALPS) Opinions
Post by: rich1051414 on Tue, 12 December 2017, 21:36:50: I like the retro look of the Apple IIgs, but I don't know if I would actually like typing on it or not.

Also, imo, I would leave orange alps as they are. They aren't clicky but man do they feel nice. I would worry about messing with something that isn't broken.

Forgive me if I am mistaken, but I thought the Apple IIgs has amber alps. They are like blue alps but more tactile/heavier. I would DEFINITELY leave those alone if they are amber alps, they are already clicky.
Title: Re: Apple IIgs vs Apple M0116 (Orange ALPS) Opinions
Post by: chyros on Wed, 13 December 2017, 02:16:33: From what I recall, the layout on the IIgs is a bit weirder, but it arguably looks a bit nicer. The keycaps are those weird Apple flat ones, which are excellent but not the best-ever looking IMO.
Title: Re: Apple IIgs vs Apple M0116 (Orange ALPS) Opinions
Post by: Floofs on Wed, 13 December 2017, 09:18:29: Quote from: rich1051414 on Tue, 12 December 2017, 21:36:50
I like the retro look of the Apple IIgs, but I don't know if I would actually like typing on it or not.

Also, imo, I would leave orange alps as they are. They aren't clicky but man do they feel nice. I would worry about messing with something that isn't broken.

Forgive me if I am mistaken, but I thought the Apple IIgs has amber alps. They are like blue alps but more tactile/heavier. I would DEFINITELY leave those alone if they are amber alps, they are already clicky.
Yeah I really like them just as tactile switches, but I had heard that click-modded Orange ALPS were comparable to Blue ALPS (some even like it more) so I had to try it! And sure enough it was great :thumb: So I decided to order another board with Orange ALPS so I could have clicky and tactile
Title: Re: Apple IIgs vs Apple M0116 (Orange ALPS) Opinions
Post by: Floofs on Wed, 13 December 2017, 09:20:55: Quote from: chyros on Wed, 13 December 2017, 02:16:33
From what I recall, the layout on the IIgs is a bit weirder, but it arguably looks a bit nicer. The keycaps are those weird Apple flat ones, which are excellent but not the best-ever looking IMO.
The actual key layout is exactly the same, that was one thing that was attractive to me since I'll get used to the layout more easily. But I'm glad those weird keycaps feel nice 'cause I'm still not sure if I like how they look
Title: Re: Apple IIgs vs Apple M0116 (Orange ALPS) Opinions
Post by: Floofs on Wed, 13 December 2017, 13:23:29: Quote from: rich1051414 on Tue, 12 December 2017, 21:36:50
I like the retro look of the Apple IIgs, but I don't know if I would actually like typing on it or not.

Also, imo, I would leave orange alps as they are. They aren't clicky but man do they feel nice. I would worry about messing with something that isn't broken.

Forgive me if I am mistaken, but I thought the Apple IIgs has amber alps. They are like blue alps but more tactile/heavier. I would DEFINITELY leave those alone if they are amber alps, they are already clicky.
Oh the Amber ALPS were in the Apple IIc replacement keyboard. Yeah I wouldn't have messed with those.
Title: Re: Apple IIgs vs Apple M0116 (Orange ALPS) Opinions
Post by: microsoft windows on Tue, 19 December 2017, 16:53:29: I used to have a bunch of the M0116 keyboards. They were a pretty solid performer. I used them on Mac SE's.

(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=46529.0;attach=184575;image)
Title: Re: Apple IIgs vs Apple M0116 (Orange ALPS) Opinions
Post by: Floofs on Tue, 19 December 2017, 16:59:02: Quote from: microsoft windows on Tue, 19 December 2017, 16:53:29
I used to have a bunch of the M0116 keyboards. They were a pretty solid performer. I used them on Mac SE's.

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(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=46529.0;attach=184575;image)

I've enjoyed it a lot. Especially since I can add layers to make up for some missing keys.

Unfortunately when my "Made in Japan" IIgs came in it had the white SMK tactile switches... which have been nice, but I don't like them nearly as much as the orange. And I don't like that I can't take it apart