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IBM 5100 Portable Computer Keyboard Assembly

Part NumberPart Number The number used to describe this keyboard's specific release; usually specific for a target region, language or SKU, etc.	1865328
TypeType A designation from my own type naming scheme used to categorise this keyboard with or from others by their common features and market intent but may/may not be derived from official names.	Model B 5100 Portable Computer Keyboard Assembly
OEMOEM Possible companies responsible for making this keyboard for the company marketing it.	IBM
KeyswitchesKeyswitches The name of the known switching mechanism that lies under this keyboard's keys.	IBM beam springs
Earliest AppearanceEarliest Appearance The year (and possibly the quarter) that this keyboard part number was introduced, first observed, first recorded or the first example found.	1975 Q3
Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique.	SAN with double-shot legends (w/ possible pad-printed front-printed legends)
BrandingBranding The possible branding and logo styles found on this keyboard part number. This could be multiple styles at once or possible styles found over time.	None
FeetFeet The style of this keyboard's flip-out or extendable feet. If applicable, this may also state how many levels of height adjustment are available and whether the feet could be rubberised.	None
ConnectionConnection The keyboard-to-host connection. This is could be a description of a cable (its colour, whether its coiled, whether its detachable, and what connector is at its end) or the name of a wireless technology.	Integrated
Key CountKey Count The number of keys that this keyboard originally had.	73
Layout/LanguageLayout/Language The original regional/language layout this keyboard was configured as. Both the language and the standardised key layout may be listed, and in the case of both being known or defined, it will be styled as language then standard.	US English w/ BASIC
Source(s)Source(s) Documents ("Doc"), websites and/or webpages ("Web") that were used as a source of information for this keyboard part number. Examples of this keyboard part number I own ("ASK") will also be included as sources.	Doc: IBM 5100 Portable Computer Parts Catalog (#S131-0599-3) [source: bitsavers] Web: https://deskthority.net/wiki/IBM_5100

IBM 5100 Portable Computer Keyboard Assembly

Part NumberPart Number The number used to describe this keyboard's specific release; usually specific for a target region, language or SKU, etc.	1865329
TypeType A designation from my own type naming scheme used to categorise this keyboard with or from others by their common features and market intent but may/may not be derived from official names.	Model B 5100 Portable Computer Keyboard Assembly
OEMOEM Possible companies responsible for making this keyboard for the company marketing it.	IBM
KeyswitchesKeyswitches The name of the known switching mechanism that lies under this keyboard's keys.	IBM beam springs
Earliest AppearanceEarliest Appearance The year (and possibly the quarter) that this keyboard part number was introduced, first observed, first recorded or the first example found.	1975 Q3
Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique.	SAN with double-shot legends (w/ possible pad-printed front-printed legends)
BrandingBranding The possible branding and logo styles found on this keyboard part number. This could be multiple styles at once or possible styles found over time.	None
FeetFeet The style of this keyboard's flip-out or extendable feet. If applicable, this may also state how many levels of height adjustment are available and whether the feet could be rubberised.	None
ConnectionConnection The keyboard-to-host connection. This is could be a description of a cable (its colour, whether its coiled, whether its detachable, and what connector is at its end) or the name of a wireless technology.	Integrated
Key CountKey Count The number of keys that this keyboard originally had.	73
Layout/LanguageLayout/Language The original regional/language layout this keyboard was configured as. Both the language and the standardised key layout may be listed, and in the case of both being known or defined, it will be styled as language then standard.	US English w/ BASIC/APL
Source(s)Source(s) Documents ("Doc"), websites and/or webpages ("Web") that were used as a source of information for this keyboard part number. Examples of this keyboard part number I own ("ASK") will also be included as sources.	Doc: IBM 5100 Portable Computer Parts Catalog (#S131-0599-3) [source: bitsavers] Web: https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?p=429394#p429394

IBM 5100 Portable Computer Keyboard Assembly

Part NumberPart Number The number used to describe this keyboard's specific release; usually specific for a target region, language or SKU, etc.	1865350
TypeType A designation from my own type naming scheme used to categorise this keyboard with or from others by their common features and market intent but may/may not be derived from official names.	Model B 5100 Portable Computer Keyboard Assembly
OEMOEM Possible companies responsible for making this keyboard for the company marketing it.	IBM
KeyswitchesKeyswitches The name of the known switching mechanism that lies under this keyboard's keys.	IBM beam springs
Earliest AppearanceEarliest Appearance The year (and possibly the quarter) that this keyboard part number was introduced, first observed, first recorded or the first example found.	1975 Q3
Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique.	SAN with double-shot legends (w/ possible pad-printed front-printed legends)
BrandingBranding The possible branding and logo styles found on this keyboard part number. This could be multiple styles at once or possible styles found over time.	None
FeetFeet The style of this keyboard's flip-out or extendable feet. If applicable, this may also state how many levels of height adjustment are available and whether the feet could be rubberised.	None
ConnectionConnection The keyboard-to-host connection. This is could be a description of a cable (its colour, whether its coiled, whether its detachable, and what connector is at its end) or the name of a wireless technology.	Integrated
Key CountKey Count The number of keys that this keyboard originally had.	73
Layout/LanguageLayout/Language The original regional/language layout this keyboard was configured as. Both the language and the standardised key layout may be listed, and in the case of both being known or defined, it will be styled as language then standard.	US English w/ APL
Source(s)Source(s) Documents ("Doc"), websites and/or webpages ("Web") that were used as a source of information for this keyboard part number. Examples of this keyboard part number I own ("ASK") will also be included as sources.	Doc: IBM 5100 Portable Computer Parts Catalog (#S131-0599-3) [source: bitsavers]