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Offline Blaise170

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A really long list of vintage keyboards
« on: Wed, 11 November 2015, 17:38:21 »
Everything mechanical or that is possibly mechanical under $50 in the vintage computing category.

Racore Keyboard (Maxi switch): http://www.ebay.com/itm/171993982310
Lincom Model M Special (probably buckling spring): http://www.ebay.com/itm/401024278381
Apple M0110A: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171996035489
Apple IIe Numpad (A2M2003): http://www.ebay.com/itm/151881135363
Apple M0110A and M0100 Mouse: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321918534898
EZ ACK-270U (dome but should have Alps keycaps): http://www.ebay.com/itm/151802838940
Model M with missing caps: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181927745289
Ultra yellow AEKII: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221936003295
Less ultra yellow AEKII: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221936004155
EZ ACK-280 (dome but should have Alps keycaps): http://www.ebay.com/itm/130998324344
Dirty M0116: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291592652529
Apple Adjustable M1242: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181928019760
Apple M0116: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141816401304
DEC LK201 (unknown switch): http://www.ebay.com/itm/321911659876
TI 2560652-0001 (probably foam and foil): http://www.ebay.com/itm/390816272812
Another TI: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151279970871
TRS-80 without case (Alps SKCC): http://www.ebay.com/itm/141823116715
TES-80 with case: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221934978829
Yellowish AEKII: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261991516302
Apple M0110: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171995831346
NMB RT101+ (space invaders): http://www.ebay.com/itm/221871100522
NBM RT8255C+ (space invaders): http://www.ebay.com/itm/321851407813
2 x DEC L201 (unknown switch): http://www.ebay.com/itm/321911660189
ZX Spectrum clones (unknown switch): http://www.ebay.com/itm/321539799538
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Re: A really long list of vintage keyboards
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 17 November 2015, 00:52:48 »
Thank you!  Lots of fun looking through those.  :thumb:  That 1 owner TES-80 was a treat to see.  I think I vaguely remember playing with one in the stores where they were sold...

YES, I do remember!  hahaha.  It was always this:

10 PRINT "I AM A COMPUTER" (or some other message)
20 GOTO 10

RUN

Do this on all the computers and then walk away, lol.

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Re: A really long list of vintage keyboards
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 17 November 2015, 15:34:32 »
Lincom Model M Special (probably buckling spring): http://www.ebay.com/itm/401024278381

that's a Unicomp Model M
« Last Edit: Tue, 17 November 2015, 15:36:57 by Vizir »

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Re: A really long list of vintage keyboards
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 17 November 2015, 15:38:20 »
EZ ACK-270U (dome but should have Alps keycaps): http://www.ebay.com/itm/151802838940

What leads you to believe that this has Alps compatible keycaps and domes? I kinda wanna roll the dice but I'm interested in hearing your thoughts.

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Re: A really long list of vintage keyboards
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 17 November 2015, 20:03:56 »
EZ ACK-270U (dome but should have Alps keycaps): http://www.ebay.com/itm/151802838940

What leads you to believe that this has Alps compatible keycaps and domes? I kinda wanna roll the dice but I'm interested in hearing your thoughts.

I've purchased EZ keyboards before and they have Alps sliders. The one I purchased specifically was a Macally EZ key.
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Re: A really long list of vintage keyboards
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 18 November 2015, 12:26:52 »
Spacebar looks rubber domey.

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Re: A really long list of vintage keyboards
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 18 November 2015, 16:53:03 »
Spacebar looks rubber domey.

It is a dome, but the keycaps should be Alps compatible. I have my own set, and if he is interested he can always contact the seller, that's how I verified mine before purchase.
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