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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: hoggy on Fri, 07 May 2010, 13:59:19
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Found this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HP-COMPAQ-DESKTOP-UK-KEYBOARD-TRACKBALL-/350347370800?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice&hash=item519254a130#ht_5490wt_1373
Well, it looks like one to me...
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That's a nice specimen, too. Most of the ones I have seen (including the one I owned) have all been a little yellow.
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Cut the numpad off your mx11800 - shameless self promotion:
http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:9542&do=comments&page=2
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Nice. Having had a 11900 but not liking the pad, I really want one of these, If only the sellers positive feedback is a little higher, if......
I wait for feedback here.......
There's a collection fee ?.......
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They look new (has safety guide, cable still wrapped in original 'cling film' tape) except for the marks on the left. Maybe he had grubby fingers when he took the photo.
These are lovely cherry brown boards, only the position of the navigation 6-pack lets them down.
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Ever since using the 11900, I've been searching for these boards without success, either it's Shipping US only or the cost of Shipping is twice the cost of the board. Not only in very good condition (hopefully) but it also have the added bonus of being in UK layout. So I risked.
Thank you very much Hoggy.
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J888www, let us know how it works out.
Would have bought one myself, if I hadn't just bought a German one... (Should have been English layout, but apart from a couple of 'bruises' on the case it's really clean and no yellowing - so I'll happily put up with it.)
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Received two of these kbs this afternoon as I was going out of town, so I only had a loonng glimpse. I was extremely delighted with my purchase. It arrived in its' original brown Compaq boxes with no frills. Pulled a few caps to check on how much cleaning needed and noticed it's very clean, also no wear on caps or scratches on casing. There are some dirt marks (dust) on the casing which was easily wiped off even with dry fingers, I was in a hurry. As yet to test them, but as they are in such excellent condition, I presume they will also work perfectly, If not then I'll let you know.
Seller was also very professional, very quick shipping etcetera, my previous remark is because I have a cautious nature.
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Model MX 11800
FCCID: GDDG80-11801
The end 1 possibly denote UK layout.
Wiped clean with damp cloth. Tested and working perfectly. The track-ball mouse far exceeded my expectations, it works and also looks quite dainty. Decided not to modify it in anyway, maybe just take apart the casing and give it a little polish with Carnauba wax, makes it smell nice too. I possibly have too much time to spare.
Just cannot decide to use it with the little legs up or down, decisions, decisions, decisions.
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My experience is the same as J888www's. Very professional seller - and keyboards arrived next day via courier.
Both of mine look new, smell new and "feel" new (that probably sounds strange!), they're in the original boxes, the cable is tied together with cling film-like material (same as all other Cherry boards I've had) and all the Compaq leaflets are in the box. I wonder if these are in fact "new old stock" that's been found in some warehouse somewhere. I bought mine to have some donor Brown switches, but it seems a shame to do anything with them in such great condition.
I really recommend grabbing one of these if you can. I suspect it will be a while before an offer like this comes along again. The board I bought before (for about the same price!) had clearly been used, and it works fine, but some of the internal posts were broken off, the case was slightly yellowed and there were marks where it had been clamped into a rack. These are pristine (YMMV!).
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I binted one of these and it came straight away and they are practically new, any slight dust marks etc are just handling for photos or checking. I endorse what others have said, the seller is very professional and I would certainly buy of them again.
However, to the keyboard. I have not used a Brown Cherry MX board before and if I am honest, it's not for me, the keys are about as soft as a cock after 12 pints of strong beer. I will give it a try over a few days to see if I get used to it but I like things a bit "stiffer" than this.
Rgds
Dirty Bint
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However, to the keyboard. I have not used a Brown Cherry MX board before and if I am honest, it's not for me, the keys are about as soft as a cock after 12 pints of strong beer.
That's hilarious.
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I like things a bit "stiffer" than this.
(http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss97/whininggit/thatswhatshesaid.jpg)
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I have not used a Brown Cherry MX board before and if I am honest, it's not for me, the keys are about as soft as a cock after 12 pints of strong beer. I will give it a try over a few days to see if I get used to it but I like things a bit "stiffer" than this.
My Post (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?p=185014#post185014) is of something which is a little "stiffer", also I hope you prefer a few Double- Shots rather than a dozen pints of beer.
Lucky iMav has gone on holiday, else he'll threaten to bring out his hose-pipe again.