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Offline itlnstln

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Northgate Omnikey keyboard source/repair
« on: Tue, 08 July 2008, 14:52:21 »
I don't think this place is already listed in the forum, but they seem like a reputable source and repair shop for Northgate keyboards as well as any other keyboards that use Alps switches.  They have a variety of new and used/refurb Omnikeys as well, just e-mail for pricing (e.g. they have refurbished Evolutions for $79 and new for $120):

http://www.northgate-keyboard-repair.com
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Offline iMav

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« Reply #1 on: Tue, 08 July 2008, 16:16:25 »
They have been referenced and mentioned several times.  :)

Not sure who has used them here.  I do have to say that that website is straight out of 1994 though.  :)
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 08 July 2008, 16:44:16 »
Oops, sorry about that. :)  Feel free to delete this thread, iMav. Seems like their site keeps with the vintage of some of their keyboards.  At least they're consistent. ;)
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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 08 July 2008, 16:50:50 »
Quote from: itlnstln;6449
Oops, sorry about that. :)  Feel free to delete this thread, iMav. Seems like their site keeps with the vintage of some of their keyboards.  At least they're consistent. ;)

No need to the delete the thread.  References to their site are pretty buried by now...so it is good to revisit now and again.
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Offline ecru

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« Reply #4 on: Tue, 08 July 2008, 17:05:10 »
Good luck dealing with them.  My experience of them was poor.
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« Reply #5 on: Tue, 08 July 2008, 17:19:31 »
ecru, can you explain your experience? I've only talked to the guy on the phone and he seemed knowledgeable and on the level. I was considering sending him my Northgate a while back but a member told me how to fix the switch myself so I didn't have to.

See itlnstln, every post is relevant.
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #6 on: Tue, 08 July 2008, 17:22:54 »
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Good luck dealing with them.  My experience of them was poor.


They seemed OK when I corresponded with them via e-mail, but I had already purchased an Evolution from C-Techsys.com (after dealing with their ****ty website; the keyboard is waiting at my doorstep when I get home from work).  Good to know about their poor-quality service, though, should I ever need to get this Evolution fixed.  Fortunately, I have a lot of experience with a soldering iron, so, other than parts, repairs shouldn't be a problem.
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« Reply #7 on: Wed, 09 July 2008, 00:54:21 »
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