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Ugh...those purple keycaps are mad. Joker style. They almost look fake.

seebart wrote: Ugh...those purple keycaps are mad. Joker style. They almost look fake.

Yeah I don't like them either.

Blue white double shots for the win!

That one that you posted is from an IBM 5251 terminal, which speaks a different language from the IBM 3277/78/79 ones. 5251s were attached to mid-range computers, instead of the mainframes that the 3270 family supported. It is called a "data entry" layout because it is modelled after a IBM 029 keypunch, which punched holes into cards that the computer read. This procedure was common before booting from tape/disk became common and for storing large amounts of information. It is in contrast with a "typewriter" keyboard. The rationale is that many people were expressly trained to use the 029 proficiently, so a specific layout had to be made for their convenience; these people were separate from people who used typewriters (secretaries).

y11971alex wrote: That one that you posted is from an IBM 5251 terminal, which speaks a different language from the IBM 3277/78/79 ones. 5251s were attached to mid-range computers, instead of the mainframes that the 3270 family supported. It is called a "data entry" layout because it is modelled after a IBM 029 keypunch, which punched holes into cards that the computer read. This procedure was common before booting from tape/disk became common and for storing large amounts of information. It is in contrast with a "typewriter" keyboard. The rationale is that many people were expressly trained to use the 029 proficiently, so a specific layout had to be made for their convenience; these people were separate from people who used typewriters (secretaries).

The more you know. Thanks for this info.

Here is a video:

Have some keyboards I got 1-2 weeks ago:

-4704 - 104 Key.
-IBM M15 Ergo. (Lexmark Logo)
-Vintage Japanese Fujitsu FM Towns FMT-KB107 Mechanical Keyboard Leaf Spring JIS
-Vintage IBM Mouse.

The 4704 Family Reunion....77 Key is missing

Still no Symbolics Space Cadet MrDuul?

But the Fujitsu is real nice.

seebart wrote: Still no Symbolics Space Cadet MrDuul?

But the Fujitsu is real nice.

ONE DAY I WILL!


(Yes the fujitsu is really nice!!!)

MrDuul wrote:

seebart wrote: Still no Symbolics Space Cadet MrDuul?

But the Fujitsu is real nice.

ONE DAY I WILL!


(Yes the fujitsu is really nice!!!)

Just so you remember, this is what it looks like:

http://www.rcsri.org/collection/symbolics-keyboards/

My new beamer. Should arrive next week. I have everything ready to convert to usb.

JP! wrote: My new beamer. Should arrive next week. I have everything ready to convert to usb.

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Enjoy! The white whale is quite the beauty, got one myself.

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The Symbolics keyboard would go for $5,000+

Just the mouse for a Lisp machine going for $1,000 on ebay lol.

JP! wrote: My new beamer. Should arrive next week. I have everything ready to convert to usb.

Oh with the card very nice. That's such a monster though, every time I look at it... Keep us updated!

MrDuul wrote: The Symbolics keyboard would go for $5,000+

Just the mouse for a Lisp machine going for $1,000 on ebay lol.

Here's one to haunt you:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/191844415665

Slom wrote:

MrDuul wrote: The Symbolics keyboard would go for $5,000+

Just the mouse for a Lisp machine going for $1,000 on ebay lol.

Here's one to haunt you:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/191844415665

Right, sold for "only" $1000. But of course that's not the space cadet.

Some things I could not resist ...

seebart wrote:

Slom wrote:

MrDuul wrote: The Symbolics keyboard would go for $5,000+

Just the mouse for a Lisp machine going for $1,000 on ebay lol.

Here's one to haunt you:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/191844415665

Right, sold for "only" $1000. But of course that's not the space cadet.

But it included the mouse

Ohh what a funky tie. Very nice.

Slom wrote: But it included the mouse

Exactly. Too bad our rich druuul isn't here.

seebart wrote: Ohh what a funky tie. Very nice.

Slom wrote: But it included the mouse

Exactly. Too bad our rich druuul isn't here.

Oh come on, I thought everyone knew that if you called Mr. Duul's name three times he appears

JP! wrote: Oh come on, I thought everyone knew that if you called Mr. Duul's name three times he appears

Eventually, it'll become a game for those who have deep pockets, just like other collections. So, let's focus on money-making for a while...

derp

davkol wrote:Today I got a $1 TRRS cable in the mail, thus my ErgoDox finally works properly again. It's actually much nicer than the shit originally bundled by Massdrop (gasp).

I hate to admit it, but I procrastinated for 19 months on this purchase…

wanna link me?
I want another one..

derp

I know it's not very exotic but I've just got a Cherry MX-Board 3.0 with red switches, and I'm really surprised how nice this thing is. It's great to type on, and I was unsure whether I'd like the shorter travel but it's actually really pleasing and I think it helps me to type a bit faster. It looks pretty decent too, if you like that sort of thing. Cherry red switches are also pretty nice.

Like I said, I know this isn't exactly an exciting vintage keyboard or custom build or anything like that, but I was quite surprised by how much I've liked this keyboard and felt the need to share these thoughts somewhere. I've told my wife but she's not that bothered!

got 2 hhkb pro 1's in trades which I am very happy with. One is lubed the other uses silencing rings. Love em both!!

I love how efficient that layout is. Perfect for on the go.

Recent eBay acquisition. I didn't need another Model M but I really wanted these key caps and I was able to get a discount from the seller. I might resell this board with the vanilla key caps.

I grabbed this little curiosity at a secondhand market today; it's a working Commodore 798D calculator from the 1970s. Apparently it's not a particularly collectible model in the world of vintage calculators, but for roughly €4 it was a good find for my ever growing Wunderkammer of vintage/retro technology.

Probably the prettiest Model M Alps clone I've ever seen. It looks like a full-sized SSK.




Another for my FAME collection.

E3E wrote: Probably the prettiest Model M Alps clone I've ever seen. It looks like a full-sized SSK.

AGREED.

The Model-M style that should of had that beautiful BIG Enter key is very enticing . You should be proud of owning this keyboard and NEVER, ever, selling it.

Such a looker should always be kept close to your heart and be used as often as possible.

I always appreciate your crazy enthusiasm, Elrick.

That's uncanny. The font is a dead ringer for the one IBM used; it looks like it even used the same kerning as the early Model Ms.

Edit: Although maybe not for the Shift keys..