[ILUG-Cochin.org] mechanical keyboard needed

Mon Nov 30 05:21:24 IST 2009

> Well, I think you should be checking with used computer dealers. There are_
> a few who sell old IBM computers in bulk, and you should be able to find___
> their contact information in the classifieds of leading newspapers.________

That is a good idea. I didn't thought of such possibility.___________________

> There is an easier way - sorry if this sounds offensive, but I daresay_____
> your chances of finding one are pretty good if you check with your local___
> recycler. He might have one in his store, or even if he doesn't, he might__
> know where you might be able to get one.___________________________________

I have already done with such kind of searches.______________________________

> You might also want to check out the IBM, HCL or Logitech service centres__
> in your area - they just might have one lying around :)____________________

It will be good if the service centers of those companies exist in Ernakulam.
But I think most of the service centers here are run by the local dealers____
itself. Poor guys doesn't know what mechanical keyboard means. They say______
"keyboard". Just "keyboard". Sometimes they say "Good Keyboard". :-)

It is true that the companies like HCL, PCS and IBM are still producing______
mechanical keyboards. Those keyboards are great. There are other companies___
also, producing them. But the problem that is they sell them only with their_
own computers. They don't sell the keyboard alone in the market. That is the_
reason if you visit some offices or a bank nearby, you can find nice_________
mechanical keyboards there. But if you search in the market, you won't get
it.

I think this happens only in India. Because we can find mechanical keyboards
 of Cherry, IBM etc. in the Internet. But if I order that, I have to ship it_
from abroad, which costs more than the price of the keyboard.________________

- Jos Collin_______

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> Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:03:18 -0500 (EST)
> From: "Jos Collin" <ilug at joscollin.org>
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> Hello,
>
> I'm searching for a mechanical keyboard, which is made by Logitech, HCL or
> IBM. From where can I buy it?
>
> I'm even ready to buy old or not working keyboard. So if someone is having
> an old mechanical keyboard (made by Logitech, HCL or IBM) and ready to
> sell it then please inform me.
>
> Thanks,
> Jos Collin
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> Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:01:46 +0530
> From: "A. Mani" <a.mani.cms at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [ILUG-Cochin.org] mechanical keyboard needed
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> On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 6:33 PM, Jos Collin <ilug at joscollin.org> wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I'm searching for a mechanical keyboard, which is made by Logitech, HCL
>> or
>> IBM. From where can I buy it?
>>
>
> TVS makes those.
> http://www.tvs-e.com/keyboard-landing.asp#
>
> You should be able to get them locally in any big computer shop or get
> it from ebay
>
>
> Best
>
> A. Mani
>
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> --
> A. Mani
> ASL, CLC, AMS, CMS
> http://www.logicamani.co.cc
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> Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:01:14 -0500 (EST)
> From: "Jos Collin" <ilug at joscollin.org>
> Subject: Re: [ILUG-Cochin.org] mechanical keyboard needed
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>> TVS makes those.
> I know that. But I don't like the design or layout of TVS mechanical
> keyboard. The backspace and shift keys are small. As the Enter key is
> L-shaped, the "\" key is placed somewhere else. I think this will make
> irritation while typing. :-)
>
> But I like the design of Logitech, HCL and IBM mechanical keyboards. I
> have used them also. But I'm not able to find them in the market. I'm
> searching for a few years. Even old one is also ok for me.
>
> Please help.
>
> - Jos Collin
>
>
>> On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 6:33 PM, Jos Collin <ilug at joscollin.org> wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I'm searching for a mechanical keyboard, which is made by Logitech, HCL
>>> or
>>> IBM. From where can I buy it?
>>>
>>
>> TVS makes those.
>> http://www.tvs-e.com/keyboard-landing.asp#
>>
>> You should be able to get them locally in any big computer shop or get
>> it from ebay
>>
>>
>> Best
>>
>> A. Mani
>>
>>
>> --
>> A. Mani
>> ASL, CLC, AMS, CMS
>> http://www.logicamani.co.cc
>>
>>
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