Chicony KB - 5981 Monterey Blue / SMK 2nd Generation Mechanical Switches. Clicky
Item History & Price
The Chicony KB-5981 is one of the very few keyboards to commonly feature SMK 2nd Generation blue clicky switches, also known as "Monterey Blue" switches. It's also exceptional because it's one of the few "vintage" keyboards that feature Windows keys.
The switches sound really pleasant. It's somewhat reminiscent of white Alps SKCM pine switches, but they're a bit higher pitched. They also feel a lot like white Alps SKCM pine switches, but they're just a bit lig...hter.
This keyboard was missing a lot of keys. I've replaced all the white keys, except the spacebar and 0/Ins key, and also several of the grey keys with a double-shot set I had lying around. That's an upgrade from the single-shot originals. The Ctrl, Windows, Alt, and Enter key caps are original and somewhat faded. They're non-standard sizes, so I didn't have much choice :}
The keyboard has a 5-pin DIN AT connector. I will include a 5-pin DIN to PS/2 adapter and a PS/2 to USB adapter, so you'll be good to go when you get the keyboard.
The case has all its front snaps intact. Case is not retr0brighted. All LEDs work, but are a tad dim (see pic).
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Shipping: I will ship in a box that's 22" x 10" x 4" that I had a keyboard shipped to me in. I'm going to call the keyboard and packaging 4+ to 5 pounds. I've selected the lowest price for each shipper.
I do international shipping through ebay, so no free shipping (sorry about that).I do have to charge AZ tax (sorry about that).
I don't end auctions early.
I don't charge an additional "handling fee" or anything like that.
I don't do returns.I don't do local pick-up.This auction is just for the keyboard, AT to PS/2 and PS/2 to USB adapters. My desk and things on my desk, which may or may not include a (bob)cat or two, are not included.
While I say I have a two day handling time, I try to get orders shipped on the same day. Please note that I don't ship on the weekend or holidays.
Please do contact me through ebay if you have any questions. I try to answer by the end of the day.
*** ADDITION, Jan. 20: I will not cancel your bid on the day the auction ends or after you've already paid. ***
The switches sound really pleasant. It's somewhat reminiscent of white Alps SKCM pine switches, but they're a bit higher pitched. They also feel a lot like white Alps SKCM pine switches, but they're just a bit lig...hter.
This keyboard was missing a lot of keys. I've replaced all the white keys, except the spacebar and 0/Ins key, and also several of the grey keys with a double-shot set I had lying around. That's an upgrade from the single-shot originals. The Ctrl, Windows, Alt, and Enter key caps are original and somewhat faded. They're non-standard sizes, so I didn't have much choice :}
The keyboard has a 5-pin DIN AT connector. I will include a 5-pin DIN to PS/2 adapter and a PS/2 to USB adapter, so you'll be good to go when you get the keyboard.
The case has all its front snaps intact. Case is not retr0brighted. All LEDs work, but are a tad dim (see pic).
---------------------------
Shipping: I will ship in a box that's 22" x 10" x 4" that I had a keyboard shipped to me in. I'm going to call the keyboard and packaging 4+ to 5 pounds. I've selected the lowest price for each shipper.
I do international shipping through ebay, so no free shipping (sorry about that).I do have to charge AZ tax (sorry about that).
I don't end auctions early.
I don't charge an additional "handling fee" or anything like that.
I don't do returns.I don't do local pick-up.This auction is just for the keyboard, AT to PS/2 and PS/2 to USB adapters. My desk and things on my desk, which may or may not include a (bob)cat or two, are not included.
While I say I have a two day handling time, I try to get orders shipped on the same day. Please note that I don't ship on the weekend or holidays.
Please do contact me through ebay if you have any questions. I try to answer by the end of the day.
*** ADDITION, Jan. 20: I will not cancel your bid on the day the auction ends or after you've already paid. ***
