From: Jim Biggerstaff (duh_at_att.net)
Date: Sat Apr 29 2000 - 05:59:25 EDT
Ron's are IBM branded/retail boxed.
-jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Newman" <dnewman_at_networktest.com>
To: "Tom Franklin" <tdf_at_attglobal.net>; "Jim Biggerstaff" <duh_at_att.net>; "TP
List" <tp750_at_cs.utk.edu>; "STeve Andre'" <andres_at_msu.edu>
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2000 1:16 AM
Subject: RE: Trackpoint Keyboards
>
> Are the ones that Ron is selling from these guys, or are they from IBM?
>
> dn
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Tom Franklin [mailto:tdf_at_attglobal.net]
> > Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 10:34 AM
> > To: Jim Biggerstaff; TP List; STeve Andre'
> > Subject: Re: Trackpoint Keyboards
> >
> >
> > You can also buy from the present manufacturer, but not as cheaply.
> >
> > http://www.pckeyboard.com/
> >
> >
> > > This fella was advertising these in the laptop newsgroup about six
weeks
> > > ago, and I purchased a keyboard from him which I am very happy
> > with. YMMV,
> > > of course. His email address is axxxion_at_gis.net. I don't know if he
> > still
> > > has any available.
> > >
> > > The ad follows, but first a piece of pure devilment. I think I have
> > > composed the ultimate flame war igniter:
> > >
> > > "Can anyone recommend a Win98 keyboard remapper utility for my i
> > Series
> > > Thinkpad I got on Ubid?"
> > >
> > > Enough with the nonsense, here's the ad:
> > >
> > >
> >
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> > >
> > > These are genuine IBM Trackpoint ll keyboards in retail boxes. These
> > > are the ones with the little eraser(comes with 3 spares) like head in
> > > between the G_H on the keyboard, which is the mouse control, and the
> > > left and right push buttons are just below the space bar. I have seen
> > > these for sale anywhere from $112-$224 EA. These have 101 keys and a 6
> > > foot cable for the keyboard and mouse each utilising 6 pin
> > > mini-DIN(PS/2 style) connectors. Built-in 17-key numeric keypad. They
> > > are completely mechanical(Buckling-spring technology) with ergonomic
> > > tactile and audio feedback as well as adjustable feet. You can feel
> > > the quality of this keyboard as soon as you press a key. They also
> > > come with a gender extension adapter for use with an IBM thinkpad.
> > > These are IBM part#13H6705. The retail white box weighs 6 LBS.
> > >
> > > $35.00EA shipping extra...
> > >
> > > Thankyou,
> > >
> > > Ron(978)-532-3337
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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