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Offline kppanic

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« on: Mon, 08 February 2010, 08:55:04 »
Hello,

I just got my hands on an IBM keyboard Model KB-7993.  MFG is 98-34, i'm guessing 1998, it's got the Window Key!

I am wondering, what kind of switch is this?

Cheers!
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #1 on: Mon, 08 February 2010, 09:09:50 »
Bog standard Rubber dome.
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Offline keyb_gr

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« Reply #2 on: Mon, 08 February 2010, 09:10:40 »
Seems to be a first gen Rapid Access 'board. A rubber dome board, but apparently one of the better kind. It's got individual sliders, right?
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Offline kppanic

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« Reply #3 on: Mon, 08 February 2010, 09:34:10 »
Quote from: keyb_gr;157028
Seems to be a first gen Rapid Access 'board. A rubber dome board, but apparently one of the better kind. It's got individual sliders, right?


Dern... It did feel like rubber dome but didn't really think it was rubber dome... :(

Individual sliders? I have no idea what that is,

but on the right side of the numpad it's got volume control and some keys for multimedia functions as well as a sleep key on top right.  I tried googling but got no info on this board.
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Offline Mental Hobbit

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« Reply #4 on: Mon, 08 February 2010, 10:03:12 »
Quote from: kppanic;157030
volume control and some keys for multimedia functions


That's always a clear indication of rubber dome. I don't know of any mechanical keyboard that has separate multimedia keys.
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Offline meltie

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« Reply #5 on: Mon, 08 February 2010, 10:32:03 »
From your description I'd agree that it is a Rapid Access I, standard rubber dome. I currently own (and want to sell) a Rapid Access II and a Rapid Access III. While the II is pretty good for rubber dome, the III can only be called mediocre. I don't know the I, but if it compares to the II, it is a good rubber dome board.
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Offline ironcoder

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« Reply #6 on: Mon, 08 February 2010, 12:15:46 »
Quote from: kppanic;157026
Hello,

I just got my hands on an IBM keyboard Model KB-7993.  MFG is 98-34, i'm guessing 1998, it's got the Window Key!

I am wondering, what kind of switch is this?

Cheers!


Any IBM keyword with Windows keys, well..think about it!
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #7 on: Mon, 08 February 2010, 12:24:44 »
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Any IBM keyword with Windows keys, well..think about it!

Unicomps don't count?  Poor Unicomp.
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Offline ironcoder

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« Reply #8 on: Mon, 08 February 2010, 12:29:59 »
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Unicomps don't count?  Poor Unicomp.


How would I know? They don't return emails...

But I'll say this, IBM is about as opposite from Windows as you can get. At least they were up until a few years ago. Now, who knows.
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #9 on: Mon, 08 February 2010, 12:55:50 »
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How would I know? They don't return emails...
 
But I'll say this, IBM is about as opposite from Windows as you can get. At least they were up until a few years ago. Now, who knows.

Which is ironic, because Windows (and MS-DOS before) was "born" on IBMs (and compatibles).  That's why I find it funny when these kids use a Model M on their Macs.
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Offline sethstorm

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« Reply #10 on: Tue, 09 February 2010, 23:47:20 »
Quote from: Mental Hobbit;157031
That's always a clear indication of rubber dome. I don't know of any mechanical keyboard that has separate multimedia keys.


Remapped terminal keyboards?
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Offline sethstorm

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« Reply #11 on: Tue, 09 February 2010, 23:55:50 »
Quote from: meltie;157034
From your description I'd agree that it is a Rapid Access I, standard rubber dome. I currently own (and want to sell) a Rapid Access II and a Rapid Access III. While the II is pretty good for rubber dome, the III can only be called mediocre. I don't know the I, but if it compares to the II, it is a good rubber dome board.


Which model numbers are those?  That makes me think of my USB-laden SK-8805 that is similar to what you're describing.
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IBM: Model M: 1391401, 1386887 Terminal 122 Key 
IBM: Model F: 6110668 Terminal 122 key with Trackpoint and M13 blacks
IBM: Specialty: Wheelwriter 5, Boltmodded.  AT F layout, M technology. 
Lexmark/IBM: M13 Black Trackpoint
NCR:HO150-STD1-01-17 Decision Mate V - The other Gray NCR linear.

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