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Title: IBM 5576-003 Japanese SSK + numpad
Post by: ander on Sat, 23 February 2019, 03:30:04

This isn't a bargain, by any means—but I'd never seen one, and thought you guys might enjoy seeing it too.

IBM 5576-003 Japanese Space Saving Keyboard SSK w/ Mechanical Numpad (https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-5576-003-Japanese-Space-Saving-Keyboard-SSK-w-Mechanical-Numpad/113280781168)

BIN $1309.00, free US shipping (from Georgia)


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Title: Re: IBM 5576-003 Japanese SSK + numpad
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 28 February 2019, 20:09:56

Interesting.

Is the SSK actually bucking spring?  if so, must have had a custom barrel plate.  And case.

Title: Re: IBM 5576-003 Japanese SSK + numpad
Post by: orihalcon on Thu, 28 February 2019, 22:40:59

It’s brother bucking spring! Keycaps don’t fit regular IBM buckling springs and the feel is definitely different too!

Title: Re: IBM 5576-003 Japanese SSK + numpad
Post by: SamirD on Wed, 24 April 2019, 14:01:53

Sweet!  Never seen anything like this before!  Thank you for posting it!  :thumb: