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Offline fohat.digs

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« on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 08:39:57 »
This seems like a good price on something that a lot of people here desire.

I am not particularly interested, but I am kind of surprised that it is on its second listing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120837774209&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
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« Reply #1 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 08:42:43 »
That's not a trackpoint, that's a touchpad. A trackpoint would be located in between the GHB keys.
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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 08:44:54 »
I do like them boards but the trackpads are awful.

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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 10:38:02 »
Well, it IS a cherry G80-11900. I wouldn't use the touchpad, but it's a good deal nonetheless:

(starting bid $25 with $40 BIN. Toll the KVM)

Offline IvanIvanovich

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« Reply #4 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 12:53:56 »
There were some even cheaper ones on ebay a couple days ago, apc branded.

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« Reply #5 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 14:19:56 »
How does one tell which switches are in these things?

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« Reply #6 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 14:35:38 »
No, you got me there Rip. My wit is out for the day. What rhymes with sticky and describes the actuation device of this particular klaviatura?

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« Reply #7 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 14:59:03 »
every 11900 i have come in contact with has been blacks.

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« Reply #8 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 15:33:06 »
I have a clears one, but I did it myself :) I think they are only made with blacks too, never seen any other switch stock. But pcb mount so a nice and easy mod to replace to blue, brown, clear, red, Frankensteins.
I like mine ok, layout could be worse. Trackpad sucks once past 1024x768 resolution in my opinion. Even though the datasheets claim 1000dpi, I think it's like 400.
They are on ebay for cheap pretty often, sometimes new for $25 or less.

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« Reply #9 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 16:06:01 »
They claim 1000dpi? I think that is unlikely.

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« Reply #10 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 16:17:16 »
They sure do. Could be a more recent change on newer models though.

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« Reply #11 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 17:06:41 »
*click* Mine.

Thanks!

Offline NorrisB

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« Reply #12 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 17:09:19 »
gag a little steep on the the price, they babies can be had for $20

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« Reply #13 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 17:15:13 »
Quote from: NorrisB;482663
gag a little steep on the the price, they babies can be had for $20

came with a KVM at least

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« Reply #14 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 18:06:01 »
Well someone can still buy the one I linked for $25 buy it now...

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« Reply #15 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 20:57:56 »
Ah well. I'd been prodding around for a bit and hadn't seen one _that_ cheap. Live and learn.

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« Reply #16 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 21:45:16 »
I only paid $16 for mine, brand new with Italian doubleshots. Now that was cheap. You still got a good price, as they are $100+ retail new.