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Offline timw4mail

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« on: Thu, 06 August 2009, 19:56:11 »
So, I've seen this Laser brand keyboard on ebay a few times:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280329460642&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

Anyone know what kind of switches it has?
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Offline timw4mail

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« Reply #1 on: Thu, 06 August 2009, 21:04:36 »
Nobody?
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Clicky iOne Scorpius M10, OCN-branded Ducky DK-9008-C, Blackmore Nocturna, Redragon Kumara K552-1, Qtronix Scorpius Keypad, Chicony KB-5181(Monterey)
Tactile Apple AEKII (Cream damped ALPS), Filco FKBN91M/JB (Japanese Tenkeyless), Cherry G84-5200, Cherry G84-4100LPAUS, Datalux Spacesaver(Cherry ML), Redragon Devarajas K556 RGB, Newmen GM711, Poker II (Cherry MX Clear), Logitech G910 Orion Spark, Logitech K840
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Offline skriefal

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« Reply #2 on: Thu, 06 August 2009, 22:15:53 »
It's probably round SMK switches.  Asking price seems a bit high.
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #3 on: Fri, 07 August 2009, 08:41:26 »
I would venture a guess of rubber domes.  When Laser was around, they were known for being cheap POSs, so I doubt they would have had a quality 'board.
 
You never know, though.
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Offline timw4mail

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« Reply #4 on: Fri, 07 August 2009, 08:44:42 »
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I would venture a guess of rubber domes.  When Laser was around, they were known for being cheap POSs, so I doubt they would have had a quality 'board.
 
You never know, though.


Did they have rubber domes in 1987?
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Clicky iOne Scorpius M10, OCN-branded Ducky DK-9008-C, Blackmore Nocturna, Redragon Kumara K552-1, Qtronix Scorpius Keypad, Chicony KB-5181(Monterey)
Tactile Apple AEKII (Cream damped ALPS), Filco FKBN91M/JB (Japanese Tenkeyless), Cherry G84-5200, Cherry G84-4100LPAUS, Datalux Spacesaver(Cherry ML), Redragon Devarajas K556 RGB, Newmen GM711, Poker II (Cherry MX Clear), Logitech G910 Orion Spark, Logitech K840
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Offline skriefal

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« Reply #5 on: Fri, 07 August 2009, 08:51:54 »
They did make boards with SMK switches -- I have one.  It's not the same model as shown in that auction, however.
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #6 on: Fri, 07 August 2009, 08:54:01 »
Quote from: itlnstln;107859
I would venture a guess of rubber domes.  When Laser was around, they were known for being cheap POSs, so I doubt they would have had a quality 'board.
 
You never know, though.


A guy I know had a Laser board with black Alps switches, although the one he had had an AT layout.

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Did they have rubber domes in 1987?


Im pretty sure they did. They also had the 'foam-and-foil' switches which were even worse.
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Offline lowpoly

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« Reply #7 on: Fri, 07 August 2009, 10:13:47 »
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Did they have rubber domes in 1987?


Yes.
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Offline bitflipper

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« Reply #8 on: Fri, 07 August 2009, 16:47:49 »
The seller has pulled a keycap and posted a new photo of the switch.
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #9 on: Fri, 07 August 2009, 17:00:51 »
SMKs it is.
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Offline bitflipper

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« Reply #10 on: Fri, 07 August 2009, 17:11:47 »
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SMKs it is.


SMKs any good? I don't see a lot of info on the wiki.
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #11 on: Fri, 07 August 2009, 17:13:03 »
They're meant to be similar to the Cherry blues, except nicer (in the opinion of those who have used both). If you read the review of the V-Tech keyboard by timw4mail, you should get more info.
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Offline timw4mail

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« Reply #12 on: Fri, 07 August 2009, 18:38:43 »
They are a very nice switch. If you come from a Model M they feel more natural, because you have to press the switch further to actuate it. The feel of the switch can also depend a lot on the keycap. I've found that shorter keycaps don't feel as nice, because you don't get some of the travel of the switch.

Also, it seems the seller is auto-rejecting lower offers.
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Buckling Springs IBM Model F AT, New Model F 77, Unicomp New Model M
Clicky iOne Scorpius M10, OCN-branded Ducky DK-9008-C, Blackmore Nocturna, Redragon Kumara K552-1, Qtronix Scorpius Keypad, Chicony KB-5181(Monterey)
Tactile Apple AEKII (Cream damped ALPS), Filco FKBN91M/JB (Japanese Tenkeyless), Cherry G84-5200, Cherry G84-4100LPAUS, Datalux Spacesaver(Cherry ML), Redragon Devarajas K556 RGB, Newmen GM711, Poker II (Cherry MX Clear), Logitech G910 Orion Spark, Logitech K840
Linear Lenovo Y (Gateron Red), Aluminum kiosk keyboard (Cherry MX Black)
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