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svfn
post Jan 8 2020, 06:38 PM

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I am still using 2 of these, but they were quite filthy when I found them, one is Maxi switch (dome with slider) with MX like keycaps and using QWERTY UK layout with inverted L enter key. Another is a quite common KB-7953 that you can still find black version. Both also yellowed already and take some time to cleanup, inside the build is simple to take apart and you can find a metal plate that makes it about 1kg heavy.

Modern quality mechanical keyboards will likely feel better than these old membrane keyboards, it's not that worth hunting for one now, even if you can find one they would likely be yellowed, dirty and some parts worn out, so not working like new unless you find new old stock.

If want old one better to go for the buckling spring one but they cost a lot more and some needs servicing since it's old, the build quality way better, heavier and is clicky and loud unlike dome with slider. And at least the PBT plastic wont yellow, so very long lasting if you can service it now and then. Taobao usually got but condition is varying.

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