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I bought this keyboard at a junk store today for a dollar. It's an unconventional key layout. The PCB inside says "Datacomp," and peeking at the switches makes me think they're complicated white Alps.
Is this keyboard worth anything? I was planning on taking it apart to use in a project, but if it's worth more than my Razer Blackwidow, I'd just use that instead.
Can you help me identify this keyboard?
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- Location: US
- Main keyboard: Omnikey 102 Blackheart
- Main mouse: Kensington Expert Mouse
- Favorite switch: White Alps
- DT Pro Member: 0174
I suspect it was designed for use with a luggable portable computer, from the way the cable folds up. I'd say "do you like the feel and layout better?" If so, get an AT to PS/2 adaptor, and if necessary, PS/2 to USB, and use it.
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- Location: Belgium, land of Liberty Wafles and Freedom Fries
- Main keyboard: G80-3K with Clears
- Favorite switch: Capacitative BS
- DT Pro Member: 0049
What a question, any working mechanical vintage keyboard is worth more than a Razer. At least if it's really mechanical, not some foil-and-foam keyboard.
- Halvar
- Location: Baden, DE
- Main keyboard: IBM Model M SSK / Filco MT 2
- Favorite switch: Beam & buckling spring, Monterey, MX Brown
- DT Pro Member: 0051
If you mean resale value, you'll probably get more for your Black Widow. That said, I would go by which one you like to type on more, but there might be other factors like WAF, too...
What kind of project are you talking about? If you build your own keyboard, you might want to use the switches you prefer to use ...
What kind of project are you talking about? If you build your own keyboard, you might want to use the switches you prefer to use ...