What's this cheap rubbish on Ebay?

[mrog]

Hi I had a search around the forums, but turned up nothing - doesn't help when there is no manufacturer listed on the page.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-104-k ... 0602479489

Anyway this keyboard is all over ebay.co.uk, It's very cheap at £37.98 (buy it now) and honestly - given its weird key layout I'll probably not get it except maybe to salvage as parts.

Says laser printed keycaps and APC BSW 055WH Mechanical Swiches.

Just wanted to know what people think, What type of switches are those?

[fossala]

They are fake alps.

[mrog]

They are useless rubbish fake alps? or just fake alps?

[fossala]

The keyboard is a F21-7D they are simplified type2 alps (clicky blue). Don't know if they are any good though.
The last post of this thread has a mini review
http://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1545
And this is a from GH ripster says they are 55g
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?22127-APC-Blue-ALPS

[Half-Saint]

I find the blue ALPS quite pleasant to type on. I'd say the keyboard is worth the price, if it's new.

[sixty]

I find the blue ALPS quite pleasant to type on. I'd say the keyboard is worth the price, if it's new.

The fake ones? Keep in mind these are XM Type 2, not the real ancient blue ALPS.

[ripster]

Nice link. Even nicer pic at the end of it.

[Half-Saint]

I find the blue ALPS quite pleasant to type on. I'd say the keyboard is worth the price, if it's new.

The fake ones? Keep in mind these are XM Type 2, not the real ancient blue ALPS.

Ooops.

[graboy]

These orange keycaps look horrible. It looks like they're heavily textured, almost spiked, would someone really lose traction while gaming? Guy must have really sweaty hands.

[Kurk]

Reminds me of the Trust GXT 18 Gaming Keyboard. Are you familiar with Trust products? They have caused many tears to be shed.