Focus FK-9000

warlock1 · 03 May 2018, 10:10

Not sure how common this keyboard is but I thought you might get a kick out of it. I bought this sometime in the mid 1990's and I've never seen another like it. 129 keys. It has programmable macro keys and a built in calculator that is run by either computer power or a built in NiCad rechargeable battery. Mechanical switches are Alps, black housings with white plungers, nice loud click. I just freshened it up but it is in near mint/ immaculate condition. And it has the ever elusive "ANY" key, lol. Here is a couple of pics...

Iggy · 03 May 2018, 10:19

Spoiler:

I think these image links work better. Certainly a cool looking keyboard!

warlock1 · 03 May 2018, 10:25

Yes. Took me a few minutes to get the pictures in correctly. And thank you.

I've been using it for 20+ years and still works great! Also, the lights for the Caps lock, Num lock, and Scroll lock are built into the keys. And everything works, including the calculator.

Blaise170 · 03 May 2018, 11:14

I had the very similar Focus FK-8000 with Hua-Jie AK-CN2 switches, but I sold it a couple of years ago. In hindsight, I kind of wish I had kept it but the calculator needed to be repaired anyways.

Chyros · 03 May 2018, 12:49

The FK-9000 is a niche but not uncommon keyboard. They're really cool boards, awesome to use. Congrats on the find, it does look like it's in very nice condition

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I've seen a lot of those, but I must admit I've never seen any with an "ANY" key - even my NIB one didn't have one. Maybe a nod toward one of its competitors? :p

warlock1 · 03 May 2018, 21:55

Thanks Chyros! It actually wasn't a find, I bought it new at a computer convention somewhere around 1994 or so and have been using it ever since. Oh, and on the "Any" key, it is not a real key, just a joke stick on key. It's a take off of when you are finished installing a program and it asks you to "just press any key", Lol!