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Offline journeymangeek

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Did alps make any keyboards under their own brand?
« on: Mon, 23 May 2011, 06:15:10 »
Probably one of the best keyboards i've ever owned was what i thought was a generic keyboard that happened to feel just right that i'd gotten with my first DIY computer 15 years ago. It was silent, had a good feel,  fairly constant resistance, and looked very generic. Other than the 'alps' label. and how good it was it was a nondescript keyboard...

I'm semi sure it wasn't a mechanical since it was quiet - i'd dare say it was silent. It had more resistance than most cheapies i've had the misfortune of using. Anything else, i have no idea about, it got thrown out, and it was years ago.

So naturally, i'm curious, did Alps ever make their own keyboards, or did i come across some knockoff that i happened to like loads?
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Offline Ascaii

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Did alps make any keyboards under their own brand?
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 23 May 2011, 06:21:52 »
I own an ALPS board with their own logo...sadly, its a rubber dome^^
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« Reply #2 on: Mon, 23 May 2011, 06:47:46 »
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I own an ALPS board with their own logo...sadly, its a rubber dome^^
Thats very ironic.
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #3 on: Mon, 23 May 2011, 06:52:08 »
Yes, Ripster had one.
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Offline journeymangeek

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« Reply #4 on: Mon, 23 May 2011, 06:53:32 »
Well, its possible the one i had had a rubber dome, and yes, its ironic, and what i suspected.

Granted, i haven't gotten my grubby mits on a proper keyboard yet, The 'best' i have right now is the one on my thinkpads, with a slightly tweaked unicomp 104 on its way
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Offline ricercar

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Did alps make any keyboards under their own brand?
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 23 May 2011, 09:29:04 »
Yes. ALPS manufactured numerous keyboards and keypads for ADB Macintosh computers. Here's a keypad with integrated trackpad. I may post pics of a 105 key keyboard later. It's not within reach now.
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Offline Evil_Spork

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« Reply #6 on: Mon, 23 May 2011, 09:39:32 »
I've got an Alps branded full size keyboard with a touchpad. I think it has white complicated switches, though I just couldn't tell for sure.
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Offline journeymangeek

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« Reply #7 on: Mon, 23 May 2011, 09:44:52 »
ripster : hmm, logo looks identical. I don't remember a box... and those keys sure as hell weren't audible. Good to know i wasn't hallucinating tho ;)
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« Reply #8 on: Mon, 23 May 2011, 09:55:06 »
Quote from: ripster;350222
In other news I am now the recognized #1 keyboard expert at OCN. See Source3 below.

Jesus ****ing christ now ripster's using OCN as a reputable backup to his claims. It _IS_ the end of the ****ing world!
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« Reply #9 on: Mon, 23 May 2011, 11:10:07 »
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« Reply #10 on: Mon, 23 May 2011, 13:48:33 »
ALPS branded keyboard.
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