cherry g80-5000 on ebay (split keyb, brown switches)

[wellington1869]

Ergoplus split keyboard with Brown MX keyswitches.
Spacesaver. AT plug (You'll need a converter).
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cherry-Modell-MX-5000-Keyboard-P-N-G80-5000HAMUS-04_W0QQitemZ380077926994QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380077926994&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
 
Its been reviewed here before.

[itlnstln]

This on my short list of dream keyboards. This and the Model M15.  It's too bad that every time they sell, it's for about $400.  I have one of my dream 'boards, though, in the Evolution.  For Xmas, I am getting another Evolution, then I am going to stop with the Keyboard Mania.  The ergo 'boards, which I love so much, cost too damn much for me.

[lowpoly]

Prices for the Cherry are collapsing here in Germany.

The last one went for Euro 25 something. If I hadn't bid on it, the winner would have got it for Euro 3.

[wellington1869]

This on my short list of dream keyboards. This and the Model M15. It's too bad that every time they sell, it's for about $400. I have one of my dream 'boards, though, in the Evolution. For Xmas, I am getting another Evolution, then I am going to stop with the Keyboard Mania. The ergo 'boards, which I love so much, cost too damn much for me.

it must be the ergonomics that helped you beat me in Yeti Pengu Throw!!!

[itlnstln]

I was only returning the favor.    When I was in Little League and High School I was taught to keep my wrists straight while batting, so I just practice what was I taught in typing.  Who knew baseball and typing were so similar?

[itlnstln]

Prices for the Cherry are collapsing here in Germany.

The last one went for Euro 25 something. If I hadn't bid on it, the winner would have got it for Euro 3.

I wish that were the case here.  When I checked the auction this morning, it was already up to $103.

[wellington1869]

I was only returning the favor. When I was in Little League and High School I was taught to keep my wrists straight while batting, so I just practice what was I taught in typing. Who knew baseball and typing were so similar?

lol. well you only beat me by four feet  Of course you realize now I will have to forego food and sleep until I reign supreme again

[lowpoly]

It sold for $405.

[eugenius]

I wonder how much mine would get because that one had missing feet and no number keypad ...

[aginggeek]

I HAVE to know - I stumbled across one of these keyboards (Cherry model G80-5000HPMUS made in Germany) for my own use. I needed a small footprint keyboard to fit my desk. Yes, it's amazingly comfy and fast to type on but, holy cow! Why do they sell for so much? The one I found is absolutely immaculate too. Still had the plastic wrap on the KB cable (PS/2). Can someone give me a rundown on this bad boy? It splits down the center allowing for ergo-adjustments, has 4 prop feet, etc.

[iMav]

Yes, it's amazingly comfy and fast to type on but, holy cow! Why do they sell for so much?

Tactile, spacesaver (numpadless) keyboards are very hard to come by.  Model M (84-key) spacesavers regularly go for $150-200 used. New Filco "minis" are pricy as well.

Now, take those coveted features and add another rare and coveted feature...split, ergonomic adjustment.  THAT explains the crazy pricing.

BTW, welcome to geekhack!

[lowpoly]

Why do they sell for so much?

It's a small ergonomic keyboard with good switches, like the M15.

The question is, why is the Apple Adjustable worth next to nothing?

[dougy]

It's a small ergonomic keyboard with good switches, like the M15.

The question is, why is the Apple Adjustable worth next to nothing?

Good switches might be the key. I've got 4 of them, all have had a key switch fail.

[xsphat]

And they (Apple Adjustable) type like crap. I have a feeling the Cherry and IBM ergos are better made and we all know they don't type or feel like crap, plus they might be a little more rare than the Apple model.