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Offline Dirty Bint

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Currently Produced Keyboards With White ALPS ?
« on: Sun, 20 June 2010, 15:02:57 »
Hi,

Are there any keyboards currently in production or very recently ceased production with white ALPS switches, preferable from a manufacturer that would have made a UK layout version?


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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #1 on: Sun, 20 June 2010, 15:10:24 »
The only UK layout White Alps keyboard I've ever seen was an old Mac one... I'm sure there were more, but they would also be quite old.

You get get a Dell AT102W and mod it to white Alps yourself. Not really worth the effort though, they aren't that great.
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« Reply #2 on: Sun, 20 June 2010, 15:14:46 »
Thx ch_123,

I should have read the wiki before posting, I realise now they will be quite old. I don't suppose you know the mac model.

Actually, in hindsight, my question about white ALPS should be modified to tactile clicky ALPS as that is what I am after in UK layout.


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« Reply #3 on: Sun, 20 June 2010, 15:21:42 »
White Alps = Tactile Clicky Alps

Dell AT102Ws can be easy enough to find, but tracking down 105 white alps switches is not as easy. Probably better off getting a Unicomp.
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« Reply #4 on: Sun, 20 June 2010, 15:30:40 »
Or you can get an older IBM Model M. You can get one in great shape for $30-$40 on Ebay.
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Offline Dirty Bint

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« Reply #5 on: Sun, 20 June 2010, 15:33:33 »
I have several Model M's, I just fancied trying out the tactile clicky ALPS to see how they compared to Model M's and Blue MX Cherries.

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« Reply #6 on: Sun, 20 June 2010, 15:35:16 »
It's hard to find good white ALPS keyboards anymore. ALPS switches wear out much worse than the IBM's, so if you find a white ALPS keyboard, chances are it's been used for 15 years and the switches don't have the same tactility.
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« Reply #7 on: Sun, 20 June 2010, 15:40:15 »
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It's hard to find good white ALPS keyboards anymore. ALPS switches wear out much worse than the IBM's, so if you find a white ALPS keyboard, chances are it's been used for 15 years and the switches don't have the same tactility.


Obviously you've never used a worn out Model M...

Bint - you're not missing an awful lot. You're better off getting a Cherry keyboard.
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« Reply #8 on: Sun, 20 June 2010, 15:48:10 »
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Bint - you're not missing an awful lot. You're better off getting a Cherry keyboard.


Yeah, I guess I am skirting round purchasing a blue switch Filco in UK layout or a DAS Professional S.

I tried a cherry G80-3000 but it seemed a bit flimsy, perhaps after a Model M most keyboards seem flimsy?


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« Reply #9 on: Sun, 20 June 2010, 15:49:20 »
Filcos are much sturdier than the G80s by far.
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« Reply #10 on: Sun, 20 June 2010, 15:53:51 »
The best ALPS keyboard I have tried is a Northgate, the one in my possession is an OmniKey Plus, but I think the OmniKey 1001 has a better format. When typing, it seems as though the keyboard is singing to me.
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« Reply #11 on: Mon, 21 June 2010, 10:15:05 »
Is the SIIG Mechanical Keyboard and its twin the DSI ASK-6600 clickly ALPS?  The web site seems to think so.  The mechanical is on sale for $50 now.  http://www.notestation.com
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