Re: Northgate/IBM/Lexmark keyboards

[Daniel Say say@xxxxxxxx]

> ** Reply to message from Bill Troop  on Mon, 30 Aug
> 2004 22:48:55 -0400
>
> I believe the correct URL is www.pckeyboard.com (no "s").
>
> This looks like an interesting resource. We have a number of IBM
> keyboards that have been passed from machine to machine for over ten
> years, but they are getting worn out. No one wants to use the junk
> keyboard that is bundled with the typical PC these days, and I've been
> wondering what to do.
>
> Tom Hawley > New York > tjh@xxxxxxxx

	The OnTheBallPlus Keyboard looks interesting with
	both a roller ball and a finger-stick j-key
	http://www.pckeyboard.com/pdf/Ontheballplus.pdf

 IBM. PS/2., AT. and compatible
models
 Curved profile, user-adjustable angle
 Audible and tactile feedback
 Integrated pointing stick plus a 25
mm trackball
 Dual mouse button sets with unique
locking button feature
 Both the trackball and pointing stick
can be used interchangeably
 Available in pearl white only
 Spill resistent design
 Customizable with many language
formats available
 Microsoft. Windows compatible
 Made in the USA
 18-month parts and labor warranty

		But it ain't cheap
	On Ball Plus - All Models $ 149

					Daniel Say
			who still scrounges the $5 keyboard box
			at swapmeets and 'garage' sales