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Offline leos

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Unicomp model m smar trex - new in box 12,99$
« on: Wed, 24 February 2010, 13:54:10 »
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Is it worth to buy or not?
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Offline itlnstln

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Unicomp model m smar trex - new in box 12,99$
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 24 February 2010, 13:55:45 »
No, this a rubber dome 'board.  The caps might be worth it, though as Unicomp doesn't make black caps with legends anymore.


Offline leos

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Unicomp model m smar trex - new in box 12,99$
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 24 February 2010, 13:58:57 »
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No, this a rubber dome 'board.  The caps might be worth it, though as Unicomp doesn't make black caps with legends anymore.



oh thanks. Now i am looking elsewere to spend my money
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Offline ch_123

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Unicomp model m smar trex - new in box 12,99$
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 24 February 2010, 14:02:11 »
All but one keycap would be incompatible with the buckling springs.

Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #4 on: Wed, 24 February 2010, 14:04:17 »
Oh yeah,  whoever bought one of the last ones discovered that.  You would have to do some mod work to get them to fit properly.


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Unicomp model m smar trex - new in box 12,99$
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 24 February 2010, 14:23:42 »
It's a fun keyboard in a sort of strange way, but yes, rubber dome.

Works as a 100% normal Model M on a computer. No phone electronics inside, just a pass-through to the receiver jack on the left.

Seller is recommended for a quick, pleasant transaction for her part. Did her best to keep shipping costs low.

Worth noting: the box they come in can be reused for any Model M including M13s (there's a cut out for the trackpoint). Good storage/transportation box, easily worth 5 bucks on its own. Even has adequate storage space for a cable at the end when closed.
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Offline kishy

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« Reply #6 on: Wed, 24 February 2010, 14:45:43 »
LOL.

When you put it that way it does seem like a bad deal...

More or less suggesting that properly formed styrofoam that fits a Model M closely is worth it if you're likely to be transporting a keyboard you want kept in good shape. It also prevents keycaps coming loose as once happened to me with a terminal keyboard on the bus to a friend's place.
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