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Keyboard find: Unitek K-157

Posted: 05 Jan 2018, 18:52
by cml
I just bought the keyboard I was asking ID for in this post not knowing what it could be, but suspecting it could be a nice surprise, and sure it was!
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Unitek K-157 front
Unitek K-157 front
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Unitek K-157 back label
Unitek K-157 back label
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The only reason I got it was the keycaps looked ALPSy enough to gamble on it.

And certainly the clicky sound is very nice, unlike the Cherry MX Blue I tried from a recently made G80-3000. This one offers a refined subtle crisp noise, whereas the MX Blue was annoying and loud for my taste.

Then it must be ALPS, right...?
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Unitek K-157 keyswitch
Unitek K-157 keyswitch
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No! Looks like an MX compatible clone, but the feel AND the clicky sound are really pleasant nonetheless.

After a quick research on DT, the foam and foil option seems to be the lucky winner (please correct me if I'm wrong 8-))
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Unitek K-157 left zoom
Unitek K-157 left zoom
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Unitek K-157 right zoom
Unitek K-157 right zoom
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Unitek K-157 profile
Unitek K-157 profile
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Unitek K-157 XT AT selector
Unitek K-157 XT AT selector
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Sorry for the dirt and potato pics.

Posted: 05 Jan 2018, 21:42
by ohaimark
SMK 2nd Gen. MX mount. It's a nice switch.

Posted: 05 Jan 2018, 23:06
by Daniel Beardsmore
Specifically, [wiki]SMK Cherry MX mount[/wiki].

Posted: 05 Jan 2018, 23:33
by cml
Oh yes, thanks guys. I got confused with this Dome with slider edit: (I don't know why 'cause dome and clicky don't go together I guess...).

SMK are nice anyway.

Posted: 06 Jan 2018, 01:22
by Chyros
cml wrote: Oh yes, thanks guys. I got confused with this Dome with slider edit: (I don't know why 'cause dome and clicky don't go together I guess...).

SMK are nice anyway.
Dome and clicky definitely go together! They're not common, but they certainly exist ;) .