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Posted: 15 Aug 2013, 04:33
by mr_a500
I've got one of those Honeywell keypads, converted to USB by fellow Canadian, HaaTa.
I just don't like the grey keycaps. (yes, real Canadians spell it "grey", unlike confused Americans who spell it "gray")
Posted: 15 Aug 2013, 11:29
by Muirium
Right, I remember trading something about those a while back.
Converted to USB, you say? Promising! I wonder how HaTaa did it and how applicable his technology is to a whole keyboard.
Posted: 15 Aug 2013, 13:35
by Muirium
What's up with the funky symbols on this Model M?
Useful for making ASCII art, I suppose. Also: it's an ISO UK but made in the US for a change.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141022659776? ... 1423.l2649
17 available, apparently. But £60 inc. p&p. And RJ45 connection, despite the more usual look.
Posted: 16 Aug 2013, 23:28
by Halvar
Posted: 17 Aug 2013, 11:24
by mintberryminuscrunch
Posted: 17 Aug 2013, 11:40
by Halvar
Link doesn't work for me -- this one does:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/121159877430
Looks like a standard ISO enter to me. What do you mean?
Posted: 17 Aug 2013, 11:47
by mintberryminuscrunch
if i'm not mistaken the keyboard is a model m
but then shouldn't it have a stepped enter?
Edit:
forget it, the seller already posted that it is a keytronic
ebay app doesn't show public answers
Posted: 17 Aug 2013, 13:15
by Halvar
Yes, seems to be membrane/rubberdome.
Posted: 18 Aug 2013, 12:16
by JSchool
This color scheme as sphericals needs to become a group buy immediately.
Posted: 18 Aug 2013, 12:51
by Halvar
I agree. This will look great on Filco, QFR etc. I'd personally prefer this to beige or the military set.
Posted: 18 Aug 2013, 13:06
by Muirium
Absolutely. White caps are my favourite, and those grey alphas with a splash of red really set them off. Strong colour, used wisely.
Posted: 19 Aug 2013, 18:10
by Biernot
Who got it? I thought it would go higher...
Posted: 19 Aug 2013, 20:08
by Daniel
I just watched and didn't bid. Expected around 50€.
Posted: 19 Aug 2013, 20:22
by tinnie
Posted: 19 Aug 2013, 20:33
by 7bit
The top one is 1800ish. We should ask the seller if it is G80 or G81.
The other 2 are rubberdomes (G83), so the seat will not be very comfortable ...
Posted: 19 Aug 2013, 23:22
by Peter
Posted: 20 Aug 2013, 00:11
by rindorbrot
Wow, almost 3 days left and already 400€, that's insane!
Posted: 20 Aug 2013, 10:53
by Peter
Last time one of these was up for sale it went for more than 25.000€ !
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Kinda puts the crying about vintage keyboard prices in perspective ...
Posted: 20 Aug 2013, 11:17
by Halvar
You can't compare handmade mechanics in a first-of-its-kind product to any industrial product. At all.
Posted: 21 Aug 2013, 17:13
by tinnie
Posted: 21 Aug 2013, 18:15
by Ascaii
Posted: 21 Aug 2013, 18:31
by Muirium
The Acorn's an interesting, if lightweight, keyboard. I've played with one just like it. An A300:
http://acorn.chriswhy.co.uk/32bit_Upgra ... board.html
Note: ANSI, and promoted by the BBC no less!
Posted: 21 Aug 2013, 18:34
by mintberryminuscrunch
Posted: 23 Aug 2013, 14:42
by Muirium
Muirium wrote:What's up with the funky symbols on this Model M?
Useful for making ASCII art, I suppose. Also: it's an ISO UK but made in the US for a change.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141022659776? ... 1423.l2649
17 available, apparently. But £60 inc. p&p. And RJ45 connection, despite the more usual look.
I offered £30 and scored one…
Posted: 23 Aug 2013, 17:25
by Peter
WoW !!
However, 50£ 'international' shipping ??
I find that rather expensive -
And I'm from Denmark, one of the most expensive countries in the World !!
Mµ, how much did you pay for domestic shipping ?
I'm thinking this may be 'group-buy'-material, and as most of you know :
I don't mind if the arranger makes a keyboard or two for himself !
PS :
A LED-less 1989 Model M ?
That's a bit strange, isn't it ??
Posted: 23 Aug 2013, 17:59
by Muirium
No doubt it's a strange keyboard. RJ45, legends curiouser than my 122 key Terminal Model M, LED-less and ISO-UK while made in the USA. But I got it for £30, shipping included. So it's worth a shot.
Posted: 24 Aug 2013, 11:06
by webwit
This one is funny because of the big-ass ISO enter:
http://link.marktplaats.nl/710524497
Posted: 25 Aug 2013, 10:22
by ماء
Posted: 25 Aug 2013, 23:59
by Vierax
I have the Amstrad-branded version sleeping in the attic. Great childhood reminiscence (aaaah the half hour of loading a game…)
There is some of those for sale in "Le bon coin"
Posted: 27 Aug 2013, 19:50
by Muirium
The £30 Model M just arrived and I have got to gloat about it! Seems to be in great shape. No need to clean it up or anything. Wonder why they didn't show off about the condition?
Anyway, this just might be group buy material. So long as you have a Teensy!
