Typing Demo XL - Alpsplate spring (IBM P70)

Chyros · 16 Oct 2018, 23:16

As requested by a viewer, we have one of the more unique sounding specimens in my collection. Hope you enjoy the video

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Sangdrax · 17 Oct 2018, 07:39

I love the sound of these and the easy PS/2 conversion. Makes me want to go out and buy one. I'd only feel bad about buying a whole P70 just for the board. I still probably would anyway if I didn't have a bunch of other projects.

andrea-i · 17 Oct 2018, 13:54

every time I think I mind-mapped the whole ibm keyboard spectrum, a new specimen comes along!
So is this the alps buckling springs you reviewed a while ago? how do they feel compared to an F or an M? ok ok, I'll go watch that video...

Chyros · 17 Oct 2018, 14:27

andrea-i wrote: every time I think I mind-mapped the whole ibm keyboard spectrum, a new specimen comes along!
So is this the alps buckling springs you reviewed a while ago? how do they feel compared to an F or an M? ok ok, I'll go watch that video...

No, these are Alps PLATE spring, Alps BUCKLING spring is a completely different switch! I also reviewed that one a long time ago, they're quite interesting too

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Muirium · 17 Oct 2018, 14:28

I like the slab industrial styling of the board's design. And the absurd fold out legs for compensation!