NEC PC-8201
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| Model no. |
PC-8201 (Japan) PC-8201A (export) |
|---|---|
| Branding | NEC |
| Manufacturer | Kyocera |
| Keyswitches |
Alps SKFL Alps SKFL Lock |
NEC PC-8201 and NEC PC-8201A were early portable computers made by Kyocera for NEC; it is related to the TRS-80 Model 100. The keyboard unit was manufactured by Alps Electric.
All keys use Alps SKFL switches, with two exceptions: caps lock uses Alps SKFL Lock, and the cursor keys use an unknown switch. All switches use diodes; for the SKFL switches, these are placed within the chamber at the base of each switch. The SKFL Lock switch has no room for a diode, so it is placed adjacent to the switch, and the cursor key switches likewise have the diodes separate from the switch.
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PC-8201A
Top
Keyboard unit, top
Keyboard unit with dampening foam removed
Diode for SKFL Lock switch
Alps branding on keyboard unit; the PCB traces for the concealed diodes are visible
Battery cassette; this holds 4 × AA cells
PCB, showing manufacture dates of various chips; the dates all read 1983
