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From: dmt@mtgzz.UUCP (d.m.tutelman)
Newsgroups: net.micro.pc
Subject: Re: KEYTRONICS 5151 Keyboard useful?
Message-ID: <1173@mtgzz.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 16-Sep-85 23:07:35 EDT
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Posted: Mon Sep 16 23:07:35 1985
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> I've seen ads for the Keytronics 5151 keyboard as a replacement
> to the standard IBM-PC keyboard.  I've been able to use one for
> a short time, and liked the feel of it over the standard key-
> board.  In my mind, the IBM-PC keyboard has "wonderful" feedback
> if you like to wake up the entire neighborhood when you type!
>      
> A question tho, I've been told that the "extra" cursor keys
> have different "scan" codes than the original ones on the
> keypad, and that use of them would still be limited.  Overall,
> just how useful is this keyboard? (aside from the quieter touch)

I have a 5151 on my desk and an older 5150 on my home computer.
I don't know FOR A FACT that the scan codes are the same, but
I've never seen a program misbehave as a result of the double
cursor pad.  I've used a number of terminal emulators and key-intensive
programs, and I believe they're the same codes.

Also, I am much fonder of the key placement as well as the quiet
environment, compared to the IBM keyboard.

Of course, this is my personal opinion and not necessarily that of my
employer.  In fact, it wasn't even the opinion of my son until he took a
touch-typing course.

			Dave Tutelman
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