Author Topic: Used Dolch PAC60 (Computer + keyboard) starting @ $19.99, $36 std shipping (Read 4290 times)

keyboardlover · « **on:** Sun, 20 February 2011, 10:11:08 »

Linky Linky. 3 days to go.

wanabe · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 20 February 2011, 10:14:40 »

people like this just for the keys? they are cherry mx right?

keyboardlover · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 20 February 2011, 10:17:36 »

Yes and yes. Nice doubleshots comparable to vintage cherry doubleshots.

Findecanor · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 20 February 2011, 10:58:21 »

The keyboard is a Cherry G80-1800 with PCB-mounted clicky blue Cherry MX switches inside a different case. The keyboard has a lower inclination than the G80-1800's usual case.
The key caps are thick and double-shot and were probably also made by Cherry.
The removable cord has a PS/2 connector.

There are a few old threads about the keyboard and the variations.

didjamatic · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 20 February 2011, 13:23:29 »

This is the best Dolch keyboard variant. The caps, switches and PCB mount are traits of all mx-based dolch boards, but no others have the PS/2 port like the PAC60.

Keyboardlover, these ARE vintage cherry doubleshots, they were made by cherry.

And surprisingly this auction has modest shipping, most charge $30-80 to ship entire Dolch units.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 20 February 2011, 21:35:24 »

Quote from: didjamatic;298345

Keyboardlover, these ARE vintage cherry doubleshots, they were made by cherry.

Ahh ok I thought so but wasn't sure. Thanks for the info.

Lenny_Nero · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 21 February 2011, 06:50:54 »

Its a shame to think how many working ones of these have been trashed just for the keys.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 22 February 2011, 21:08:23 »

Ooh bidding war! Hope a GeekHacker gets it.

False_Dmitry_II · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 23 February 2011, 19:22:59 »

Successful sniper is successful.

didjamatic · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 23 February 2011, 20:51:30 »

Nice score whoever got it.

Hak Foo · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 23 February 2011, 23:41:19 »

Well, the problem is, as a computer it's sluggish and likely a propriatery form-factor, so it's not readily "slap a new board in it". As an appliance, it's likely past its prime. What is it worth except as a keyboard.

Oqsy · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 24 February 2011, 00:31:33 »

Hak Foo makes a decent point, but it appears there are SEVERAL geekhackers that have purchased these units with the purpose of rebuilding / retrofitting / or just upgrading to best specs for the form factor, myself included. I

personally *hate* laptops / notebooks, and have even bugged others with my many rants about what a crap platform it is.

Luggable PCs are a much more viable option now than when these were built, with the newer small mainboards, lower power requirements, wireless nics, and great data storage options. One can easily shave quite a bit of weight from one of these units, and make it perform on par with modern desktops or laptops in a much more pleasing and usable layout.

My plans are to max mine out as best I can afford (some custom fab *might* be needed, depends on the route I take). The only real issue I've come up against is space for expansion cards, and with external wifi adapters and possible a case mod I should be able to deal with it quite elegantly, but for now I save $$$ for the build

keyboardlover · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 24 February 2011, 06:21:17 »

If a GeekHacker got this and is planning to strip the caps and toss the board let me know; I would take it. Thanks!

Oqsy · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 24 February 2011, 20:40:41 »

Flux capacitor?

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Author Topic: Used Dolch PAC60 (Computer + keyboard) starting @ $19.99, $36 std shipping (Read 4290 times)