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by balotz
09 Feb 2023, 21:37
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: IBM KB-8923
Replies: 1
Views: 1718

IBM KB-8923

Looking for a black IBM KB-8923 in very good / lightly used condition. I'm in the UK so local would be good!
by balotz
15 Feb 2021, 18:34
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Olivetti ANK 25-101
Replies: 1
Views: 1041

[WTB] Olivetti ANK 25-101

Looking for a board in the 101 layout, condition not so important. Also have a number of interesting boards to trade.
by balotz
10 Nov 2020, 11:10
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Have you tried a Futaba MA keyboard? Great!
Replies: 1
Views: 1091

Re: Have you tried a Futaba MA keyboard? Great!

Great looking boards there. I'm a fan of the switch too - I have an EAT-1010 (NOS) and an AK1012, plus a couple of Sejin SKM-1030 keyboards.

Have you noticed any inconsistency in clickyness in the switches on any of the boards?
by balotz
04 Mar 2020, 10:01
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8607314

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

NEC APC-H412 (blue oval) keyboard for $20.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEC-Retro-Vi ... Sw6FteXs8l
by balotz
28 Aug 2019, 00:35
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Sejin EAT-1010 Improvement
Replies: 10
Views: 3680

Re: Sejin EAT-1010 Improvement

Nice work! I'm also a fan of the futaba clicky switch. There was a discussion a while back about the tactility of these switches. I've found on all boards that the switches are inconsistent in terms of sound / tactility, and that they seem to lose their 'click'. I discovered a method to increase / r...
by balotz
22 May 2019, 23:15
Forum: For sale
Topic: Dell AT101W, NIB, various layouts, (US-ANSI, FR, BE, DUT, SWI)
Replies: 65
Views: 20195

Re: Dell AT101W, NIB, various layouts, (US-ANSI, FR, BE, DUT, SWI)

Apologies to those who've asked in the thread, I've been inactive for a while.

I've updated the original post, still have a few boards left, mostly French Azerty layout..
by balotz
25 Jan 2019, 22:59
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8607314

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

by balotz
09 Nov 2018, 17:40
Forum: For sale
Topic: Dell AT101W, NIB, various layouts, (US-ANSI, FR, BE, DUT, SWI)
Replies: 65
Views: 20195

Mr. J wrote: I was looking for a german or norwegian one - but there is nothing left, right?
I only had one of each, and they both went quickly!
by balotz
08 Nov 2018, 22:49
Forum: For sale
Topic: Dell AT101W, NIB, various layouts, (US-ANSI, FR, BE, DUT, SWI)
Replies: 65
Views: 20195

Bump, still have some of these left!
by balotz
11 Sep 2018, 15:35
Forum: For sale
Topic: Dell AT101W, NIB, various layouts, (US-ANSI, FR, BE, DUT, SWI)
Replies: 65
Views: 20195

kj5kjm5 wrote: I know this poste was not active for a while.
But are there still 101´s for sale?
If yes witch ones
Yes I have lots - the quantities in the first post are mostly accurate.
by balotz
30 Jul 2018, 16:59
Forum: For sale
Topic: Dell AT101W, NIB, various layouts, (US-ANSI, FR, BE, DUT, SWI)
Replies: 65
Views: 20195

Is the OP up to date? I'd like some Alps keys in other languages, but it would be somewhat costly to get shipped here I'd think. I've updated the quantities. I may have a few more Belgian beige ones as some of the boxes were mislabelled. I may be willing to send keycaps only, though I'm not sure wh...
by balotz
25 Jul 2018, 19:13
Forum: For sale
Topic: Dell AT101W, NIB, various layouts, (US-ANSI, FR, BE, DUT, SWI)
Replies: 65
Views: 20195

I still have loads of these boards, they are still for sale!
by balotz
25 Jun 2018, 10:10
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8607314

by balotz
08 Jun 2018, 10:45
Forum: For sale
Topic: Dell AT101W, NIB, various layouts, (US-ANSI, FR, BE, DUT, SWI)
Replies: 65
Views: 20195

bump..
by balotz
17 May 2018, 16:20
Forum: For sale
Topic: Dell AT101W, NIB, various layouts, (US-ANSI, FR, BE, DUT, SWI)
Replies: 65
Views: 20195

Package received, nice work wrapping those together, thanks! Scratchiness of switches confirmed and everything - I think I'm going to call them SKCM Uncertain Blacks, as they don't have any character :) - ... what can one do regarding that poorly built spacebar, which is worse than every spacebar I...
by balotz
12 May 2018, 18:26
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Big Zenith Keyboard Haul
Replies: 26
Views: 6417

If the switches in the green Alps ZKB-2 are in decent condition, would like that one.

Thanks
by balotz
06 May 2018, 19:08
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Zenith KBD17 / 163-73 review (Alps SKCL Yellow)
Replies: 10
Views: 3338

Chyros wrote: Today we look at the Zenith KDB17, and yellow Alps finally make their debut on the channel! Hope you enjoy the video! :)
Great board, I love the stabilised control keys as they are prone to binding on many Alps boards.
by balotz
04 May 2018, 18:16
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8607314

by balotz
04 May 2018, 14:11
Forum: For sale
Topic: Dell AT101W, NIB, various layouts, (US-ANSI, FR, BE, DUT, SWI)
Replies: 65
Views: 20195

kj5kjm5 wrote: How much is the shipping fee for the delivery to germany?
I have interest in one of the US keyboards.
Shipping to Germany is about 15 Euro.
by balotz
27 Apr 2018, 21:11
Forum: For sale
Topic: Dell AT101W, NIB, various layouts, (US-ANSI, FR, BE, DUT, SWI)
Replies: 65
Views: 20195

Bump - these are still available. Not sure why the [FS] in the title has been crossed out.
by balotz
18 Apr 2018, 19:16
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8607314

seebart wrote: Peerless. Keep away unless you want scratchy switches.
I have a NIB peerless and it's objectively one of the smoothest switches I've ever tried.
by balotz
16 Apr 2018, 08:14
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8607314

FKB4725 for $19, new in box.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FUJITSU-FKB4 ... 2925072018

Yes they are peerless switches but they are surprisingly good when new.

EDIT: fixed link (thanks)
by balotz
29 Mar 2018, 23:04
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8607314

Medical fullsized with what appear to be Fujitsu Peerless switches. Based on the interface it looks like it needs an intermediary box. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Toshiba-BSX74-1422-02-CT-Scanner-Hybrid-Keyboard-N860-8533-T212-20-PARTS/152932200321?hash=item239b782f81:g:N5QAAOSwjZ5anM2n If these were P...
by balotz
29 Mar 2018, 21:11
Forum: Gallery
Topic: IBM M2 restoration log - No one left behind!
Replies: 20
Views: 5892

Yeah they are really fragile. There are a total of 13 on the keyboard and 5 of those are broken. 07.before.broken_pins.2.jpg The top case was still firmly attached to the bottom case so I'm wondering if I should replace them or not. If I do, some kind of bolt mod is a better idea than trying to put...
by balotz
26 Mar 2018, 15:03
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Appreciation
Replies: 4210
Views: 1142975

Looks can be deceiving ;) So happy I managed to get this for a steal. Switches are in perfect shape! https://i.imgur.com/RLpqS1A.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cp48gLW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7rivFgz.jpg https://i.imgur.com/wV2Zcbr.jpg I like those caps! :oops: By the way, I like black pines - they are fr...
by balotz
21 Mar 2018, 00:32
Forum: For sale
Topic: Dell AT101W, NIB, various layouts, (US-ANSI, FR, BE, DUT, SWI)
Replies: 65
Views: 20195

eax wrote: Are any of the 30+ US/ANSI keyboards without Windows keys?
They are all AT101W - all with windows keys.
by balotz
20 Mar 2018, 23:13
Forum: For sale
Topic: Dell AT101W, NIB, various layouts, (US-ANSI, FR, BE, DUT, SWI)
Replies: 65
Views: 20195

brainandforce wrote: How much for shipping to the US? Would it be the same for two boards?
Roughly $20 for one keyboard, and $30 for two - the cheapest shipping option. This took about two and a half weeks the last time I shipped one to California.
by balotz
15 Mar 2018, 16:35
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8607314

Time to list my old logo AT101!
by balotz
10 Mar 2018, 00:18
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model M2 - are they as bad as people say?
Replies: 23
Views: 12896

The M2 is like the AK47 of Model M boards. You can take the whole thing apart very easily, and it's not difficult to reassemble once you've done it the first time. You get the best parts of the M (same hammers / springs, PBT caps - in a lower profile), with a compact footprint and full size layout. ...
by balotz
27 Feb 2018, 20:56
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Appreciation
Replies: 4210
Views: 1142975

directheatedtriode wrote: Any suggestions for which Dell AT101 to transplant SKCM blue into? I am a sound junky, so looking for whatever will give me most of that deep Alps click sound, and must be PS/2 termination; not sure if very early ones were something else.
SGI AT101 is also a good board for transplants.

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