| 26th December 2024 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Corrected "472X-400" to "470X-400", improved the "History" with 1978-1980 events and general tweaks/corrections
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| 21st December 2024 |
- Added "IBM Educational Computer, IBM EduQuest Fifty-Five Announcement (#194-164)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Selected K-12 Education Product Part Numbers Replaced with Unit Pack Part Numbers Announcement (#194-415)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 19th December 2024 |
- Keyboard Scancodes topic: Added IBM PCjr Cordless Keyboard and IBM JX Cordless Keyboard diagrams for IBM scancode set 1
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| 18th December 2024 |
- Revised the Admiral Shark's Keyboards FAQ
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| 12th December 2024 |
- Keyboard Scancodes topic: Added IBM scancode set 8Ah section with IBM 5556 Type 1 & 2 Multistation 124-key Keyboard & IBM 5576 Type 2 PS/55 106-key Keyboard diagrams available for it
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| 8th December 2024 |
- IBM buckling sleeve wiki page: Updated the video in "Design" to have 4:3 aspect ratio
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| 7th December 2024 |
- IBM buckling sleeve wiki page: Added more details to "Specifications", rewrote "Design" & added new video to show sleeve buckling, added a photo of a 2002 pearl M4 using a black sleeve, rewrote all "Variants" subsections and added new "Keycaps" section
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| 3rd December 2024 |
- TrackPoint, trackpad & UltraNav keyboards topic: Updated the TrackPoint cap comparison link from Saoto's Twitter/X post to their website
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| 25th November 2024 |
- Model M-e Modular 67-Key POS, MANPOS & MCANPOS Keyboards wiki page: Rewrote Keyswitches & Internal assembly sections, added list of keycap kits & replaced various used enthusiast terminology with official terminology
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| 23rd November 2024 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Updated Datamaster keyboard descriptions, updated various keyswitch & keyboard assembly sections, added "Barrels" section, replaced various used enthusiast terminology with official terminology
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| 22nd November 2024 |
- Site Search has been overhauled to make it quicker and improve it layouts
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| 19th November 2024 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Updated photo of raven black M13 pad-printing
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| 14th November 2024 |
- TrackPoint, trackpad & UltraNav keyboards topic: Added pinout diagrams for TP00082K1, TP00082K3, TP00089K1 & X12 Folio
- Added various pogo-based interface pinouts for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (all gens) and X12 Detachable (gen 1) in the Keyboard Connectors topic
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| 13th November 2024 |
- TrackPoint, trackpad & UltraNav keyboards topic: Added link to X12 Folio's pogo pinout
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| 6th November 2024 |
- Model M4 & M4-1 Space Saver Keyboard & Numeric Keypad wiki page: Added new first photo
- Added "IBM 3270 Personal Computer, New System Units and Large Screen Monitor Announcement Letter (#184-136)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 30th October 2024 |
- Model M4 & M4-1 Space Saver Keyboard & Numeric Keypad wiki page: Added links to Ars Technica's 2005 Unicomp Mighty Mouse reviews in "Further reading & resources"
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| 27th October 2024 |
- Added IBM 3151 ASCII Display Station ALA Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Added 3151 ALA keyboard and revised 316X and 3151 proper sections
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| 17th October 2024 |
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Added a new Model B keycap photo
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| 12th October 2024 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Updated Apple Newton X0044 section photos & specified P/Ns
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| 8th October 2024 |
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Updated type number for 6580
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| 7th October 2024 |
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Updated type numbers for 3101 and 3727 keyboards
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| 2nd October 2024 |
- Major IBM typewriter & keyboard models topic: Added extra photo for "Keyboard 1B" (typewriter-style example)
- Added IBM 3192 Color Graphics Display Station Quiet Touch Typewriter Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM 3191/3192 Display Station Quiet Touch Typewriter Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added "IBM 3192 Display Station D Models Announcement Letter (#187-027)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 3192 Color Display Station Model L Announcement Letter (#187-127)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 3191 Display Station Model L Announcement Letter (#187-126)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 3192 Color Display Station Model F Announcement Letter (#187-128)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 3192 Display Station W Models Announcement Letter (#188-007)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 3191 Display Station Models D and E Announcement Letter (#187-125)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 1st October 2024 |
- Model M Screen Reader Keypad wiki page: Replaced various used enthusiast terminology with official terminology, rewrote "Internal assembly" & updated inflation adjustments to 2023 in "Prices"
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| 27th September 2024 |
- TrackPoint, trackpad & UltraNav keyboards topic: Added link to RT3200's FCC application
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| 25th September 2024 |
- TrackPoint, trackpad & UltraNav keyboards topic: Updated RT3200 and xxx0035 photos
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| 19th September 2024 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Added new photo and P/N for M15 Select-Ease Keyboard
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| 17th September 2024 |
- Added Lexmark Notebook Keyboard with 16mm Trackball to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM RS/6000 Notebook N40 Keyboard Assembly to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 5th September 2024 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Rewrote & combined membrane assembly and keyswitch sections together and rewrote "Designation" section
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| 26th August 2024 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Updated formating under Protocols, modes & autosense section
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| 24th August 2024 |
- Added "IBM 3151 Cartridge for Multiuser System Attachment Announcement Letter (#188-138)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 21st August 2024 |
- Added Unicomp Mighty Mouse to ASK Keyboard Directory
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Updated release year of M4/M4-1 manufacture & added more info link for New Model M
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| 20th August 2024 |
- Added IBM Space Saver Numeric Keypad to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM Space Saver Numeric Keypad to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM Space Saver Numeric Keypad to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM Space Saver Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Model M4 & M4-1 Space Saver Keyboard & Numeric Keypad wiki page: Replaced various used enthusiast terminology with official terminology, revised "Cover set", "Internal assembly" and "Controller card" sections with new info and photos, updated the earliest year of manufacture from 1992 to 1991
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| 11th August 2024 |
- Unicomp Mini Model M wiki page: Improved first half of the "History" section
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| 10th August 2024 |
- Added Unicomp 5250 Terminal Emulator 101 for Bed Bath & Beyond to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added Unicomp Florida Gators Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM Personal Typing System Enhanced Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added Unicomp 5250 Terminal Emulator 101 for Bed Bath & Beyond to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 9th August 2024 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Completely revamped with new prototypes section, better history & generations section, more variants & many minor tweaks
- Added "Program Offerings for IBM 5531, 7531, and 7532 Industrial Computers Announcement Letter (#285-296)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 27th July 2024 |
- Added IBM 6580 Displaywriter Display Station Type B Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 25th July 2024 |
- Comparison & classifications of 122-key Model M Converged Keyboards topic: Added Twin Data as a known Unicomp 122 third-party brand
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| 19th July 2024 |
- Added Apple Newton MessagePad Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 14th July 2024 |
- Added "IBM RISC System/6000 Model 41T and 41W Graphics Workstations Announcement (#194-146)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM PC 300/700 Series 540MB Hard File Models Announcement (#195-114)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Announcement Summary - August 24, 1993 (#C93-013)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Hardware Withdrawal: IBM RS/6000 Enhanced Keyboards -- Replacements Available (#997-265)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM RT Personal Computer System Overview (#186-005)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 7th July 2024 |
- Added "IBM PS/ValuePoint Hardware Maintenance Manual (#S61G-1423-01)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ValuePoint Hardware Maintenance Manual (#S83G-7790-00)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 6th July 2024 |
- Added IBM Basic II Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 3rd July 2024 |
- Comparison & classifications of 122-key Model M Converged Keyboards topic: Added mentions of "Model 1A"
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| 30th June 2024 |
- Added "IBM 5324 Computer Announced (#ZG82-0218)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 27th June 2024 |
- Added "Withdrawal of Typewriter Models 6747-001 and 6750-001 (all languages) (#ZG87-4066)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 5223 Wheelprinter E Model 1 Announcement (#185-131)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 5216 Wheelprinter Announcement (#184-129)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM Selectric (R) System/2000 Typewriters Announcement (#184-123)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added IBM Electronic Typewriter 50/60/75 Keyboard Assembly to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 25th June 2024 |
- Added IBM InfoWindow Twinax Display Station Enhanced Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 19th June 2024 |
- Added "IBM Personal Computer AT-5171T Model 168 and 339 and 5167 Model 001 IBM Personal Computer Display T Announcement (#186-193)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 16th June 2024 |
- Added "IBM AS/400e series Workstation Customization Programming Version 4 (#SC41-5605-00)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 14th June 2024 |
- Added "IBM 5394 Remote Control Unit-Release 2 Announcement (#ZG89-0201)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM AS/400 9402 Model D02 Announcement (#191-133)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Withdrawal: Selected IBM AS/400 and System/3X Products Announcement (#194-432)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 11th June 2024 |
- SK-8835, SK-8840 & SK-8845 pointing stick & UltraNav keyboards wiki page: Updated introduction, mentioned found 2021 SK-8845CR, replaced various used enthusiast terminology with official terminology & made marketing names in "Summary" section easier to read
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| 10th June 2024 |
- Added "IBM 5100 Portable Computer Parts Catalog (#S131-0599-3)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 5th June 2024 |
- Comparison & classifications of 122-key Model M Converged Keyboards topic: Added new photo of an Affirmative Type "4.5"
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| 3rd June 2024 |
- SK-8835, SK-8840 & SK-8845 pointing stick & UltraNav keyboards wiki page: Added some information on the integrated USB hub's capabilities
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| 25th May 2024 |
- Added "Options by IBM: Trackpoint Keyboard Hardware Announcement (#198-149)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Options by IBM Withdrawal: Selected PSG Products -- Replacements Available (#998-224)" to ASK Documents Archive
- TrackPoint, trackpad & UltraNav keyboards topic: Updated KPD8923 section with new information, added link to RT3200's user guide & replaced various used enthusiast terminology with official terminology
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| 23rd May 2024 |
- Added IBM 8775 Display Terminal 87-key EBCDIC Typewriter/Text Entry and Edit Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 22nd May 2024 |
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Replaced various used enthusiast terminology with official terminology & added info on the 327X-87 variant for 8775 EBCDIC Typewriter/Text Entry and Edit
- Added "IBM 8775 87-Key EBCDIC Typewriter/Text Entry and Edit Keyboard (#4670) is announced (#ZG81-0259)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 19th May 2024 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Added a new source showing "Keyboard G" used in internal IBM communications and revised text on the subject in the "History" and "Naming" sections
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| 18th May 2024 |
- Unicomp Mini Model M wiki page: Replaced various used enthusiast terminology with official terminology
- Unicomp New Model M wiki page: Replaced various used enthusiast terminology with official terminology
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| 17th May 2024 |
- Model M Space Saving Keyboard wiki page: Replaced various used enthusiast terminology with official terminology & updated Personal Typing System subsection
- Added "The IBM Xstation 120 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#190-027)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 8th May 2024 |
- Model M6 & M6-1 ThinkPad Laptop Keyboard Assemblies wiki page: Replaced various used enthusiast terminology with official terminology
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| 7th May 2024 |
- Added IBM Easy OPTIONS 101-Key Extended Keboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 27th April 2024 |
- Added "IBM 3194 Display Station Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#186-119)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM Commonly Used Systems Parts Handbook (#ZA38-0016-0)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 25th April 2024 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Added IBM keyboard assembly diagram in "Keyboard assembly" section & replaced various used enthusiast terminology with official terminology
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| 18th April 2024 |
- Added Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 3 Thin Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 15th April 2024 |
- Added IBM 5531 Industrial Computer Keyboard Assembly to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added "IBM 5531 Industrial Computer and IBM 5531 Industrial Color Display Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#184-065)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 4th April 2024 |
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page: Updated Enhanced Industrial Keyboard with TrackPoint II photos and info, added its price and FCC ID & updated the inflation adjusted prices from 2021 to 2023
- Added IBM Enhanced Industrial Keyboard with TrackPoint II to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 1st April 2024 |
- Added IBM PC/3270 Host Connected Converged Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 29th March 2024 |
- Added "IBM NetVista Thin Client N2200 Thin Client Reference July 2000 (#SA23-2804-00)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM Network Station Series 2200 Marketing Announcement (#AG99-0296)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM Network Station Series 2800 for V2R1 Marketing Announcement (#AA99-3102)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 27th March 2024 |
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Clarified that the IBM 308X 327X-OC type is also the "SCCP" keyboard option
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| 26th March 2024 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Updated Industrial Enhanced Keyboard's photos
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| 25th March 2024 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Added part number list
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Revised 525X-66 and 525X-83 sections to read better and contain a bit more info about their connectivity and keyboard templates
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| 21st March 2024 |
- Added "IBM 5292 Color Display Station Maintenance Library (#SY31-0644-0)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 12th March 2024 |
- Added "IBM Personal System/1 - Machine Type 2133 Announcement Letter (#ZG92-0301)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 2nd March 2024 |
- Added IBM 5253/5254 Display Station Electronic Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM 5253/5254 Display Station Electronic Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Added photo of 84-key IBM 5253/5254 keyboard
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| 1st March 2024 |
- Added Better On-line Solutions Host Connected Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added Lexmark Host Connected Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 25th February 2024 |
- The Keyboard Directory now has the option to sort by major keyboard family/designation instead of by decade
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| 21st February 2024 |
- TrackPoint, trackpad & UltraNav keyboards topic: Clarified that ThinkPad AccuType-style keyboards were referred to as Precision keyboards
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| 19th February 2024 |
- TrackPoint, trackpad & UltraNav keyboards topic: Completely revamped with better descriptions, better organisation, more symbols, improved pointing stick comparison, and added keyboards 0B33533, TP00082K1, TP00082K3, TP00089K1, TK008, X12 Folio, PC-VP-KB45 & TKBBTDU811
- Added "Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 User Guide" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Important Information about the ThinkPad Tablet 2 Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand (#0B40450)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet with Android 4.0 User Guide" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 18th February 2024 |
- Added "Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet / Tablet Gen 2 User Guide" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Thin Keyboard Gen 2 to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added NEC VersaPro Cover Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 11th February 2024 |
- Added "IBM System/3 Model 6 5406 Processing Unit and Attachments (#SY34-0022-1)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 8th February 2024 |
- Added Lexmark Notebook Keyboard with Integrated Mouse Key to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM ThinkPad 750-series Keyboard Assembly to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM ThinkPad 750-series, 755C-series & 370C Keyboard Assembly to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 7th February 2024 |
- Added IBM PS/55note N27sx Keyboard Assembly to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM ThinkPad 350-series & PS/note 425-series Keyboard Assembly to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM PS/note 182-series Keyboard Assembly to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 6th February 2024 |
- SK-8835, SK-8840 & SK-8845 pointing stick & UltraNav keyboards wiki page: Fixed broken keyboard rear label photo
- Model M7, M7-1, M8, M9 & M11 Retail POS Keyboards wiki page: Fixed broken keyboard rear label photos
- Added IBM ThinkPad 700-series & 720-series Keyboard Assembly to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Differentiating IBM 3101, 3270 & 5250 terminal keyboards topic: Fixed broken keyboard rear label photos
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| 5th February 2024 |
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page: Fixed broken keyboard rear label photos
- Model M6 & M6-1 ThinkPad Laptop Keyboard Assemblies wiki page: Fixed broken keyboard rear label photos
- Model M4 & M4-1 Space Saver Keyboard & Numeric Keypad wiki page: Fixed broken keyboard rear label photos
- Model M3 PS/2 L40SX Numeric Keypad wiki page: Fixed broken keyboard rear label photo
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Fixed broken keyboard rear label photos
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Fixed broken keyboard rear label photos
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| 4th February 2024 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Corrected information on horizontal multi-unit keycaps and wire stabilisers
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Added new keycap stabilisers section & added photos of pad-printed Model M keycaps
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| 1st February 2024 |
- Model M-e Modular 67-Key POS, MANPOS & MCANPOS Keyboards wiki page: Added part number list section & added link to download IBM Modular Device Utility
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| 31st January 2024 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Added "Generations" section
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| 26th January 2024 |
- Added Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Folio Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added "Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 User Guide" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 25th January 2024 |
- Added Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Thin Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Thin Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Thin Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added "Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet User Guide" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Lenovo Keyboard Folio Case OP service parts - ThinkPad Tablet (#PD104525)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 3 User Guide" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 23rd January 2024 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Separated the combined Type 1/2 and 3/4 M122 sections into 4 individual sections with a lot more info added
- Added Unicomp 3270 Emulator 122 for Development Concepts, Inc. to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM Personal System/2 Host Connected Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 21st January 2024 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Corrected the mention of a IBM 3290-230 keyboard being an F122 to Type I M122
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Revised 3276/3278/3279 Operator Console Keyboard section with new photos and information
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| 20th January 2024 |
- On 19th January 2024, Unicomp announced a temporary lack of Raspberry Pi Pico based keyboard controller cards and that they're moving factory. Please click to see my written announcement for more details.
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| 18th January 2024 |
- Added 4 (3276/8/9, 5251/2, 3290-1/5085 & 5291-1/5292) D-sub connector pinouts to Keyboard Connections topic
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| 17th January 2024 |
- Added IBM 3278/3279 Display Console 75-key Operator Console Keyboard without Num. Lock to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM 3278/3279 Display Console 75-key Operator Console Keyboard without Num. Lock to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 16th January 2024 |
- Added IBM 3278/3279 Display Console 75-key Operator Console Keyboard without Num. Lock to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 15th January 2024 |
- Added IBM 3179 Color Graphics Display Station Typewriter Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM 5271 Personal Computer Converged Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM 3180 Model 1 Display Station Typewriter Keyboard Element to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM 3205 Color Display Console Keyboard Unit to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 14th January 2024 |
- Added IBM InfoWindow Coax Display Station Enhanced Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Model M7, M7-1, M8, M9 & M11 Retail POS Keyboards wiki page: Corrected information on pearl white colours and referenced more RPOS P/N ranges
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| 13th January 2024 |
- Revised Keyboard Directory entry for IBM PS/2 ANPOS Keyboard with Integrated Pointing Device
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| 11th January 2024 |
- Revised Keyboard Directory entries for IBM Modular ANPOS II Keyboard, IBM Modular 67-Key POS Keyboard, IBM Modular 67-Key Keyboard with LCD Display, Toshiba Modular ANPOS Keyboard and IBM 4613 SurePOS 100 Express System Keyboard Assembly
- Revised Keyboard Directory entries for IBM CANPOS Keyboard with Card Reader, IBM Modular CANPOS II Keyboard, IBM Retail POS Keyboard with Card Reader (all versions), IBM Retail POS Keyboard, IBM Retail POS Keyboard with Card Reader and Display, IBM Retail ANPOS Keyboard and IBM Modifiable Layout Keyboard
- Added IBM USB Retail ANPOS Keyboard w/ MSR to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 10th January 2024 |
- Added IBM CANPOS Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM 5251/5252 Display Station Typewriter Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 9th January 2024 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Updated photos and info for ICPI Ambra subsection
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| 4th January 2024 |
- The ASK Keyboard Part Number Database has reached 3,000+ part numbers recorded. Click here to see my post celebrating this milestone.
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| 2nd January 2024 |
- The "What adapter or converter do I need for my keyboard?" ASK Buyer's Guide section has been revised - corrected instances of "jack" to "plug" or "connector", updated links to the Monoprice USB to dual PS/2 converter & clarified that info may be relevant to non-IBM keyboards as well
- The ASK Keyboard Part Number Database landing page has been streamlined
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| 29th December 2023 |
- Added "IBM 3151 ASCII Display Station (U.S. English & National Languages) Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#ZG88-0163)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 21st December 2023 |
- Added "IBM Four 3270-PC Options Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#ZG86-4046)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 15th December 2023 |
- Added IBM 5281/5282/5285/5286 Data Station Typewriter Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 13th December 2023 |
- The Search feature now includes results from the Keyboard Directory
- The ASK Introduction page has been rewritten
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| 12th December 2023 |
- IBM Elastic Diaphragm encoded keyboards wiki page: Fixed a title typo
- IBM Elastic Diaphragm encoded keyboards wiki page: Rewrote the 5475 and 5496 sections
- Added "IBM System/3 Model 10 Configurator (#GA21-9135-1)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM System/3 Model 10 Components Reference Manual (#GA21-9103-3)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 11th December 2023 |
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Minor adjustments to the Solenoid subsection
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Minor adjustments to the Solenoid subsection
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| 9th December 2023 |
- Added IBM 3036 Dual Console Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM 3138/3148 78-key Display Console Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM 3115/3125 Revised Operator Console Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- Added IBM 3158 66-key Display Console Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Added new photo of 3158 console
- Added IBM 3115/3125 Operator Console Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 8th December 2023 |
- Added "IBM 3192 Color Graphics Display Station G Models Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#187-028)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 7th December 2023 |
- Added IBM 6580 Displaywriter Display Station Type A Keyboard Module to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 6th December 2023 |
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Rewrote 6580 Displaywriter section & added photo of 327X-87 APL/Typewriter Keyboard
- Added "IBM Displaywriter System General Information Manual (#G544-0851-5)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM Displaywriter System Service Theory Manual (#S241-6247-2)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM Displaywriter System Customer Setup Guide (#G544-0858-5)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 5th December 2023 |
- Added "Hardware Withdrawal: IBM 3488 InfoWindow Terminal (5250-Twinax Terminal for AS/400) (#902-036)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 30th November 2023 |
- To simplify the site menu, the formerly separate Articles and Topics pages have been merged into a single Articles page and the Documents Archive is now accessible through the Media page.
- A new site feature - Gallery View/Navigation - has been enabled on all wiki pages and some Articles and Topics. If available, it's accessible via the blue square button with a picture icon. It can be used if one wishes to navigate and find a section of a given page visually, which may be useful if one doesn't know the name of something but has an idea of how it looks.
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| 29th November 2023 |
- Added IBM 3178-C3 Typewriter Keyboard to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 27th November 2023 |
- Added P/N 6052101 (IBM 3178-C3 Typewriter Keyboard) outer rear label to Keyboard Rear Labels topic
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| 25th November 2023 |
- Differentiating IBM 3101, 3270 & 5250 terminal keyboards topic: Added "Further reading & resources" section and included mentions to IBM Base and Converged Keyboard families
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| 24th November 2023 |
- Added Model F 3104/3178 Data Entry Base Keyboard, Model F 3104/3178 Typewriter Base Keyboard, Model F 3101/7485 Terminal Keyboard and Mini Model M Space Saving Keyboard sizes to Keyboard Sizes & Dimensions topic.
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| 20th November 2023 |
- Added "IBM 3178 Display Station Model C3 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#183-081)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 19th November 2023 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Moved introduction ahead of Contents, improved Summary, mentioned non-US ANSI possible layouts in Layout, rewrote Industrial Keyboard (1985) & add link to Enhanced Keyboard key-matrix simulator
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| 18th November 2023 |
- Model M Screen Reader Keypad wiki page: Moved introduction ahead of Contents & updated Unicomp New Model M link
- Model M Space Saving Keyboard wiki page: Moved introduction ahead of Contents & updated Unicomp New Model M link
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| 16th November 2023 |
- Added "Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 3 Thin Keyboard Overview and Parts (#ACC500066)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 15th November 2023 |
- Unicomp New Model M wiki page: Fixed word error in "Design" -> "Outer case"
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| 14th November 2023 |
- Unicomp Mini Model M wiki page: Improved History and Layout sections based on new research/understanding from writing the New Model M wiki page
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| 13th November 2023 |
- Added "Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1 User Guide" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 12th November 2023 |
- Added "Lenovo ThinkPad Multi Connect Bluetooth Keyboard with TrackPoint (KT-1525) Quick Start Guide" to ASK Documents Archive
- TrackPoint, trackpad & UltraNav keyboards topic: Improved some photos, fixed broken sources, tweaked placement of the part number/guide/etc. buttons & gave KT-1525 its missing symbols
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| 10th November 2023 |
- TrackPoint, pointing stick and UltraNav keyboards topic: Fixed some broken images & updated some info for SK-8835/884x and KU/KT-1255
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| 8th November 2023 |
- Added Lenovo ThinkPad Bluetooth TrackPoint Keyboard and Stand to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 7th November 2023 |
- Added Lenovo Yoga Book 9 Bluetooth KB to ASK Keyboard Directory
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| 4th November 2023 |
- Added Lenovo TK008 to Keyboard Directory
- SK-8835, SK-8840 & SK-8845 pointing stick & UltraNav keyboards wiki page: Corrected SK-8835 original and added "Part number list" section
- Added 3 new SK-8835/SK-884x keyboard variants to Keyboard Directory & improved descriptions for existing SK-8835/SK-884x keyboards in the Keyboard Directory
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| 2nd November 2023 |
- The Keyboard Part Number Database search engine is currently being overhauled and a live preview is available. Please refer to the Keyboard Part Number Database FAQ to see the new ways you can refine searches for this database.
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| 1st November 2023 |
- Added 3 Enhanced Keyboard variants to the Keyboard Directory & began adding/improving descriptions for existing Model M keyboards in the Keyboard Directory
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| 31st October 2023 |
- Added 3 IBM 327X-87 type Model B variants to the Keyboard Directory
- Added "IBM 7532 Industrial Computer Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#185-054)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 7561 Industrial Computer Model 011, IBM 7561 Industrial Computer Model 111 & IBM 7562 Industrial Computer Model 011 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#ZG89-0141)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 7541 Industrial Computer Model 011, IBM 7541 Industrial Computer Model 111 & IBM 7542 Industrial Computer Model 011 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#ZG89-0142)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "GEARBOX Model 800 Industrial Computer Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#ZG89-0248)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 28th October 2023 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Fix broken 2020 new-style USB "overnumpad" controller (bottom) image
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| 23rd October 2023 |
- IBM buckling rubber sleeve wiki page: Added updated M6/M6-1 info and updated host devices list
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| 19th October 2023 |
- Added "IBM 7585 Industrial Computer Announcement (#194-232)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 7587 Industrial Computer Hardware Announcement (#196-198)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 7588 Industrial Computer Hardware Announcement (#196-249)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Hardware Withdrawal: IBM Industrial Computers, Displays and Related (#AG00-0072)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 18th October 2023 |
- Comparison & classifications of 122-key Model M keyboards topic: Minor typo corrections
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| 13th October 2023 |
- IBM beam spring wiki page: Modified "Background" to mention the correct earliest Model B keyboard and use a different photo, modified "Design"'s beam spring part list and moved the old photo from "Background" here, added "Further reading & resources" section with link to DT wiki's beam spring page
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| 11th October 2023 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Added more mentions of "Converged Keyboard" to relevant sections
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| 10th October 2023 |
- Comparison & classifications of 122-key Model M keyboards topic: Added various new photos of Unicomp-made Type 3s and 4s
- Comparison & classifications of 122-key Model M keyboards topic: Complete revamp & added type 5
- Added "IBM 3179 Model 2 Color Display Station Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#185-148)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM Tivoli System Automation for Integrated Operations Management User's Guide (#SC23-6113-01)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 7th October 2023 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Improve 31XX-75 and 31XX-87 with more photos, more design details & mentioned their Base Keyboard connection
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| 1st October 2023 |
- Added "Withdrawal: Selected IBM Industrial Products (#194-391)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Changes to Ordering Part Numbers for Selected Industrial Computer and Data Collection Features (#A96-1430)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Price Changes: Selected Models and Features for Data Collection and Industrial Computer Products (#A97-1438)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 30th September 2023 |
- Replaced some photos in the "A look at Unicomp's new flagship - The New Model M" article with higher resolution versions
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| 25th September 2023 |
- Published announcement on a recent discovery of IBM official terms for 75/87-key and 104/122-key terminal keyboards & how this affects Admiral Shark's Keyboards
- Added "IBM 3206 Display Console Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#ZG88-0100)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM InfoWindow 3477 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#189-131)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM InfoWindow II 3489 Modular Display Station Model V Announcement (#194-309)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM InfoWindow II 3488 Modular Display Station Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#192-193)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM InfoWindow 3472 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#189-132)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 23rd September 2023 |
- Made it clear the 104/122 Model F/M mainboard header pinout is applicable to F/ATs in Keyboard Connections topic
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| 21st September 2023 |
- Model M7, M7-1, M8, M9 & M11 Retail POS Keyboards wiki page: Added section about unique key-switch info for M9 under "Key-switches" -> "Unique for Model M9" and add new keycap photo under "Early keycaps"
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| 20th September 2023 |
- Model M7, M7-1, M8, M9 & M11 Retail POS Keyboards wiki page: Added more M9 keyboard and PoweredUSB cable photos & new PoweredUSB part/FRU number
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| 18th September 2023 |
- Added IBM 4980 Display Station Typewriter Keyboard to the Keyboard Directory
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Added keyboard & cable photos to 4980 Display Station Typewriter Keyboard section
- Added P/N 4178208/9999399 (127-key Model F) outer and inner rear labels to Keyboard Rear Labels topic
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| 12th September 2023 |
- The Unicomp's RP2040/Pico controller purchasing & Vial-QMK guide has been overhauled based on new information and feedback
- Published ASK 4th Anniversary celebration post
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| 9th September 2023 |
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Rewrite 3101 section
- Added "An Introduction to the IBM 3101 Display Terminal (#GA18-2051-3)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 3101 Display Terminal Repair Center Maintenance Information" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 3725 Communication Controller Operating Guide (#GA33-0014-3)" to ASK Documents Archive
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Rewrite 3727 section & start work on a Pricing section
- Added "IBM 3725 Communication Controller Principles of Operation (#GA33-0013-3)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 3725 Communication Controller Presentation Guide (#Z320-6808-1)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 3725 Communication Controller (#C13-491)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 7th September 2023 |
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Rewrite 327X-75 and 327X-87 sections & add part number list
- Added "An Introduction to the IBM 3250 Graphics Display System (#GA33-3035-3)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 5th September 2023 |
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Added S370 nomenclature into "Naming" -> "Community" section & rewrite 525X-66, 525X-83, 528X-66 and 528X-83 sections sections
- Added "IBM 5251 Display Station Model 11 Maintenance Information Manual (#SY31-0461-0)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 5250 Information Display System, IBM 5251 Display Station, IBM 5252 Dual Display Station & IBM 5256 Printer Introduction (#GA21-9246-2)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 5250 Information Display System Functions Reference Manual (#GA21-9247-2)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 3rd September 2023 |
- Added "IBM 5281 Data Station and IBM 5285 Programmable Data Station Parts Catalog (#S131-0633-1)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 5280 Distributed Data System Operator's Guide (#GA21-9364-1)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 5280 Distributed Data System General Information (#GA21-9350-3)" to ASK Documents Archive
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Rewrite 327X-66 and 327X-78 sections
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| 2nd September 2023 |
- Added "IBM 4381 Model Groups 1 & 2 Functional Characteristics (#GA24-3947-1)" to ASK Documents Archive
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Added 4 new OpCon keyboards (S370-T1 through T4) & rewrite 3066 (S370-T5) and 327X-OC sections
- Added "IBM System/370 Model 158 Functional Characteristics (#GA22-7011-4)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 31st August 2023 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Added photo of 4680 POS Alphanumeric's assembly
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| 26th August 2023 |
- Added "IBM System/370 Model 158 Brochure (#G520-2618-1)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "A Guide to the IBM System/370 Model 158 (#GC20-1754-2)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM System/370 Model 115 Functional Characteristics (#GA33-1510-0)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM System/370 System Summary: Processors (#GA22-7001-6)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM System/370 System Summary: Processors (#GA22-7001-7)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 21st August 2023 |
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Added "3732 Text Display Station Typewriter Keyboard" section
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| 20th August 2023 |
- Added "IBM 3730 Distributed Office Communication System Introduction (#GA33-3021-1)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 19th August 2023 |
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Improve "Beam spring key-switches" section, add "Internal assembly" & "Keycap stabilisers" sections and mention adding machine DE keyboard in "327X-75 type Model B" section
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| 7th August 2023 |
- Added "New Unit Pack Ordering for IBM IDE Disk Drives and Other Selected K-12 Education Products Announcement (#194-419)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Hardware Withdrawal: Selected EduQuest Educational Computer Features -- Replacements Available (#996-203)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 4th August 2023 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Rewrite TPC III section
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| 3rd August 2023 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Rewrite F122 and 3205 F122 section and add illustration of 4980
- Added "IBM 4980 Display Station Model 1 Announced Attaches to Series/1 via New Feature (#1250) Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#183-136)" to ASK Documents Archive
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Rewrite 4980 F127 section and move it above F122 to reflect newly discovered release info
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Added photos of possible host terminals to F122 section
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| 2nd August 2023 |
- Added "IBM Series/1 Customer Site Preparation Manual (#GA34-0050-8)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 1st August 2023 |
- Model M Screen Reader Keypad wiki page: Updated references to the 24/25-key Model F keypad to reflect recent changes made to the IBM Model F keyboards wiki page
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Rewrite unsaver and 24/25-key keypad sections
- Added "IBM 3290 Information Panel Description and Reference (#GA23-0021-0)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 5085 Graphics Processor Maintenance Information (#SY66-0101-3)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 31st July 2023 |
- Added "IBM 5080 Graphics System for High Performance CAD/CAM, Data, and Engineering/Scientific Graphics Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#183-145)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM 3270 Information Display System Introduction (#GA27-2739-18)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 30th July 2023 |
- Added 10 keyboards to Keyboard Directory including several IBM 327x and M6/M6-1 keyboards, several ICPI Ambra keyboards, IBM PC/3270 Enhanced Keyboard and Unicomp 5250 Emulator for NLynx Technologies
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| 29th July 2023 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Revamp history section with more photos & info on the Lexmark-IBM agreement
- Added "IBM Enhanced Keyboard for the Personal Computer Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#ZG86-4008)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 27th July 2023 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page have been published
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| 25th July 2023 |
- IBM Model B (beam spring) keyboards wiki page: Fix broken icons & add icon for 525X-82
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| 17th July 2023 |
- Added "IBM Personal System/2 RPG II Application Platform Version 1.00, IBM Personal System/2 RPG II Application Toolkit Version 1.00 o 5604-268 (Item No. 08F0558) IBM Personal System/2 RPG II Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#ZP88-0455)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 14th July 2023 |
- Model M6 & M6-1 ThinkPad Laptop Keyboard Assemblies wiki page: Added new donated 510Cs photos from laptop.pics
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| 13th July 2023 |
- Added "Withdrawal: Selected IBM PS/2 Portable System Units (#192-301)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM PS/2 Model CL57 SX System 8554-A45 and Features Announcement Letter (#ZG92-0165)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Withdrawal: Selected IBM PS/2 Mobile Systems (300, 700/700C) and Features (#193-268)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Withdrawal: Selected IBM Mobile Systems (720/720C and one model of 710T with PenPoint 1.01) and Features (#194-047)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad Power Series 850 and Supporting Options Announcement (#A95-768)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 370C Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#LG95-0074)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM RS/6000 Notebook 860 Announcement (#196-248)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 755C and 755Cs, Traveling Multimedia for IBM ThinkPad 755C, and ThinkPad 340MB Hard Disk for ThinkPad 700/700C/720/720C Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#194-168)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM PS/2 Model CL57 SX System and Features Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#192-073)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Withdrawal From Marketing: Selected ThinkPad Systems and Options (#A95-1314)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 510Cs and Features Announcement (#194-214)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 360PE Announcement Letter (#ZG95-0182)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Hardware Withdrawal: Selected ThinkPad Systems (#995-123)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 365C/CS/CD/CSD Announcement Letter (#A95-1331)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 365E and 365ED Announcement Letter (#A96-302)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD Announcement Letter (#A96-303)" to ASK Documents Archive
- The Model M6 & M6-1 ThinkPad Laptop Keyboard Assemblies wiki page has been published
- Model M6 & M6-1 ThinkPad Laptop Keyboard Assemblies wiki page have been published
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Updated M6 and M6 sections with new info from the M6/M6-1 wiki page
- Added "Options by IBM Withdrawal: Selected PC Products -- Replacements Available (#996-214)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 2nd July 2023 |
- Added "US - IBM RS/6000 Model N40 Sales Manual (#7007-N40)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 25th June 2023 |
- IBM 1130 Computing System Console Keyboard wiki page: Rename "Specifications" to "Summary"
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 750, 750Cs, 750C and 750P Systems and Related Optional Features Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#193-269)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 755CE, 755CSE, and 755CD Announcement (#194-352)" to ASK Documents Archive
- IBM 1052 I/O Printer-Keyboard wiki page: Correct "024/026" to "029" in Summary
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 755CV Features Overhead Projection Capability Announcement (#195-133)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 755CD Pentium Models Announcement Letter (#A95-1025)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 755CX Introduces SVGA Display and Pentium Processor Announcement (#195-131)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 755CDV Features CD-ROM and Overhead Projection Capability Announcement (#195-216)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 24th June 2023 |
- Added "Withdrawal From Marketing: Selected ThinkPad Systems (#A96-557)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Model M4 & M4-1 Space Saver Keyboard & Numeric Keypad wiki page: Fix "tenkeyle" -> "tenkeyless"
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| 22nd June 2023 |
- The Unicomp's RP2040/Pico controller purchasing & Vial-QMK guide has been published
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| 19th June 2023 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Added side photo of F/AT assembly
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| 16th June 2023 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Rewrote "Internal assembly" section
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| 13th June 2023 |
- Model M7, M7-1, M8, M9 & M11 Retail POS Keyboards wiki page: Updated USB RPOS original names
- Model M7, M7-1, M8, M9 & M11 Retail POS Keyboards wiki page: Remove incorrect PS/2 connectivity references & add more P/N FRU ranges in "Generations" table
- Model M7, M7-1, M8, M9 & M11 Retail POS Keyboards wiki page: Rewrote "Keycaps" and "Connectivity" sections
- Added "IBM 4694 Point of Sale Terminal Models 205, 245, SNT and LNT Product Announcement (#ZG99-0124)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Model M-e Modular 67-Key POS, MANPOS & MCANPOS Keyboards wiki page have been published
- Added "IBM Guide to Features - SurePOS 700 Models x84 & xx3 (#1R1003844-7x3-x84)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 11th June 2023 |
- Model M7, M7-1, M8, M9 & M11 Retail POS Keyboards wiki page: Added part number list section, correct some connectivity details and overall "Outer case" and "Internal assembly"
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| 10th June 2023 |
- Added "IBM SurePOS 750 Models Enhanced Product Announcement (#AG02-0015)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Hardware withdrawal: IBM Point of Sale product part numbers from the SAP-HVEC ordering process (#905-147)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 1st June 2023 |
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page: Added various new 1403380 photos & 1403380's FCC ID in "Summary"
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page: Remove duplicate "OPTIONS by IBM (raven black), TrackPoint II Keyboard (Black) (1994)" link
- Added Lexmark-brand Model M13 to the Keyboard Directory
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| 27th May 2023 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Added S/23 desktop keyboard bottom photo
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| 15th May 2023 |
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 360CE and 360CSE Announcement Letter (#ZG94-0520)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 360 Family Announcement Letter (#ZG94-0274)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added " Notice - Withdrawal of Maintenance Agreement Service - Selected Machines (#A96-712)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Withdrawal From Marketing: Selected IBM ThinkPad Systems and Options (#A95-5)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 360CE and 360CSE Announcement (#194-353)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 350 and 350C Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#193-166)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 12th May 2023 |
- Added "Withdrawal: IBM ThinkPad 500 Systems and Selected Mobile Features (#194-427)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 500 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#193-167)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM PS/note model 182 Announcement Letter (#ZG92-0266)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 11th May 2023 |
- Model M-e Modular 67-Key POS, MANPOS & MCANPOS Keyboards wiki page: Added photos of white pointing module
- Added "IBM Personal Systems Fall 1992 Announcement Overview (#ZA92-0318)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM PS/Note - 2141 - Technical Specifications (#GJAN-433LNT)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 10th May 2023 |
- Added "The IBM ThinkPad 700 PS/2 (9552-A95), (9552-A97) and (9552-597) and IBM ThinkPad 700C PS/2 (9552-B97) and (9552-697) Announcement Letter (#ZG92-0342)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 700 and 700C PS/2 Systems Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#192-256)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM ThinkPad 720 and 720C PS/2 Systems Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#193-116)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 8th May 2023 |
- Model M4 & M4-1 Space Saver Keyboard wiki page: Merge M4/M4-1 numpad page with this
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| 6th May 2023 |
- Added "Options by IBM: Rapid Access II Keyboards Hardware Announcement (#A99-1107)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM PC 300 Series, IntelliStation & Aptiva Volume 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual (#S00N-4019-02)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM Aptiva Type 2170, 2171 & 2172 and IBM Monitor Type 2235, 2236 & 2237 Hardware Maintenance Service for Service Level A (09N8589) (#S00N-5904-01)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM NetVista Type 2284 Hardware Maintenance Service for Service Level A (#22P3076)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 5th May 2023 |
- Added "IBM Space Saver Keyboard User's Guide (#37L1381)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added " Installing Your IBM Space Saver Keyboard (d3q4gmst) (#20L0376)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "Installing Your IBM Keyboard (d3q2hmst) (#20L0375)" to ASK Documents Archive
- Added "IBM Rapid Access keyboard User's Guide (rapidusr) (#05L1650)" to ASK Documents Archive
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| 4th May 2023 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Added new IBM 529X keyboard photos
- Unicomp Mini Model M wiki page: Added photos of the "Justify/Mike Smith" controller card & LUSB port without dampener
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| 29th April 2023 |
- IBM buckling rubber sleeve wiki page: Added Colour section
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| 27th April 2023 |
- Model M4 & M4-1 Space Saver Keyboard wiki page: Added FCC IDs to "Summary", rewrote "Outer case" & added "Numeric keypad layout configuration"
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| 26th April 2023 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Updated Ambra AMB2001 photos
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| 25th April 2023 |
- Model M4 & M4-1 Space Saver Keyboard wiki page: Added photo of Lexmark M4 controller under "Controller" and pearl white M4-1 under "Model M4-1"
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| 24th April 2023 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Updated photos for Unicomp Classic P/N UB434HA
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| 19th April 2023 |
- Model M Space Saving Keyboard wiki page: Added part number list section
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Added part number list section
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page: Added part number list section
- Model M4 & M4-1 Space Saver Keyboard wiki page: Added part number list section
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| 18th April 2023 |
- The IBM buckling sleeve mega page has received an overhaul; correcting some parts, adding sources & adding many more photos
- IBM buckling rubber sleeve wiki page: Properly attribute theMK for the P/N 65Y4044 photo
- Model M-e Modular 67-Key POS, MANPOS & MCANPOS Keyboards wiki page: Added photos and brief description of the Touch Pad/Pointer module's internals
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| 17th April 2023 |
- Unicomp Mini Model M wiki page: Added pre-order price info
- Unicomp Mini Model M wiki page: Added info on relaunch, new pricing and new controller & remove some bias-sounding language
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| 10th April 2023 |
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page: Rename "Variations" section to "Known variants"
- Model M Space Saving Keyboard wiki page: Rename "Variations" section to "Known variants"
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Rename "Variations" section to "Known variants"
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| 9th April 2023 |
- Added 1985 P/N 6450225 and 2010 P/N DD43T56 rear label photos to the Keyboard Rear Labels topic
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| 6th April 2023 |
- Unicomp, Inc. wiki page: Added links in "Products" and more self-branded gallery photos
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Added info about speaker's frequency response + source
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Correct "queues" to "cues"
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| 5th April 2023 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Added new photos of P/Ns 1389152, 1390886 & 1394324
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Added new photos of P/N 1394204
- Added new photos for SNKB-M1989-BT3-122 and SNKB-M1995-ETM-102 keyboard pages
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| 29th March 2023 |
- New photos of the Type III M122 have been added to the Comparison & classifications of 122-key Model M keyboards topic
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| 23rd March 2023 |
- SK-8835, SK-8840 & SK-8845 pointing stick & UltraNav keyboards wiki page: Complete rewrite!
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| 20th March 2023 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Correct type of sports mentioned in "Florida Gators & Kentucky Wildcats Keyboards" section
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Added rear 1391406 photo to Late PS/2 section
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| 18th March 2023 |
- Added "LITE-ON & Silitek" section with SK-8835/SK-884x family keyboard rear photo labels to Keyboard Rear Labels topic
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| 13th March 2023 |
- Chromium family browser users may have noticed a lot of photo thumbnails have looked pixelated in the past. I've finally found a workaround and most thumbnails should now look considerably better. This issue has never affected Firefox users.
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| 12th March 2023 |
- Model M Space Saving Keyboard wiki page: Mention side profile relation with M50, SRK, New M and Mini M
- Unicomp Mini Model M wiki page: Mention side profile relation with SSK, M50, SRK and New M
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Updated Screen Reader Keypad section in line with the new standalone Screen Reader Keypad wiki page
- The Model M Screen Reader Keypad wiki page have been published
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| 8th March 2023 |
- Model M Space Saving Keyboard wiki page: Updated inflation values in "Pricing" section
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Updated inflation values in "Pricing" section
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| 7th March 2023 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Added new photos & common P/Ns to 5150/5160 keyboard section
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| 5th March 2023 |
- IBM Model B keyboards wiki page: Added photo of 528X-83 keyboard
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| 4th March 2023 |
- Added 1995 P/N 1379593 rear label photo to the Keyboard Rear Labels topic
- The Unicomp Mini Model M wiki page has been published
- Unicomp Mini Model M wiki page: Fix the citation for the USB interface 10-key reporting claim
- Unicomp Mini Model M wiki page: Added "Designation" and "Family" to summary
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Updated Mini M section in line with the new standalone Mini M wiki page
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Rewrite 5170 keyboard section and add new photos
- Unicomp Mini Model M wiki page: Fix broken cites
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| 3rd March 2023 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Added link to iFixit teardown guide in "Further reading & resources"
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| 2nd March 2023 |
- The "light mode" version of ASK's default theme has been significantly revamped. You can try it by clicking the "Enable Light Mode" button or selecting it in the "Themes" drop-down menu on the index page.
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| 28th February 2023 |
- I've changed how ASK Keyboard Photos Archive images are accessed by parts of the site. I believe I've fixed any figures or thumbnails that were broken by this, but should you find any other broken images, please let me know! Cheers.
- IBM Model B keyboards wiki page: Fixed broken images due to site structure changes
- IBM beam spring wiki page: Fixed broken images due to site structure changes & add tidbit about textured/non-textured keycaps
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Fixed broken images due to site structure changes
- Unicomp, Inc. wiki page: Fixed broken images due to site structure changes
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| 26th February 2023 |
- Added IBM 6770/6780 System Movable Keyboard to the Keyboard Directory
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Added section on 6770/6780 keyboard
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| 23rd February 2023 |
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page: Rewrite "Internal assembly" section
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page: Rename "Specifications" to "Summary"
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| 22nd February 2023 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Rewrite "Internal assembly" section and add material stamp photo to "Outer case" section
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Improve "Summary"
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Rename "Specifications" to "Summary", add tidbit about Unicomp's Ruffian name
- Model M Space Saving Keyboard wiki page: Rename "Specifications" to "Summary", improve "Layout" and "Successor" sections
- Model M Space Saving Keyboard wiki page: Rewrite "Internal assembly" section, update pinout diagrams, proofread & fix problem Unicomp Mini M photo at the end
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| 14th February 2023 |
- Added various IBM 4680 ANPOS Keyboard cable part numbers to the Misc Part Numbers list
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Added 4680 POS Alphanumeric Keyboard rear photo
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| 13th February 2023 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Rewrote 4680 POS Alphanumeric Keyboard section
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| 11th February 2023 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Added photo of Ambra AMB100x series
- Corrected some obvious language issues in "What to look out for when buying Model Fs and Model Ms?" part of the buyer's guide
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| 10th February 2023 |
- Tooltips designed to make it easier to provide context and definitions for terms are now being implemented. You can see examples of them in the Keyboard Part Number Database (look for text with dotted underlines). At this time, they are only enabled when viewing on a PC with a horizontal monitor resolution of at least 1280 pixels.
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| 7th February 2023 |
- IBM Model B keyboards wiki page: Added 5280 series terminal photos
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| 6th February 2023 |
- IBM buckling spring wiki page: Added photo of 'cushioness' Model M rocker & flesh out keycaps section
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| 4th February 2023 |
- It has been found that IBM 5291 keyboards could in fact have two connectors - a 14-pin IDC connector and the more common DA-15. As such, many resources on this website are being updated to reflect this.
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Distinguished two versions of the 529X keyboard with 14-pin IDC and DA-15 connector for 5291-1 and 5291-2 respectively
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| 3rd February 2023 |
- IBM Model B keyboards wiki page: Fill in keycaps section, improve switches section and add some missing IBM 43X1 doc sources
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| 2nd February 2023 |
- Revised the Lexmark Lexbook AR-10 & GS-20 (1992-04) & IBM PS/55 Note T22sx (1992) sections of the "Revealed: IBM Model M3 & M6 laptop buckling sleeves keyboards" article
- IBM buckling rubber sleeve wiki page: Added section on mouse button type buckling sleeves found on Lexmark AR-10 and GS-20 laptops
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Added updated photo of Lexmark Notebook Keyboard with 16mm Trackball
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| 31st January 2023 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Added missing cite to engicoder for the CompuAdd Keyboard P/N 1397771 photo
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| 30th January 2023 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Added section for PC/3270 Enhanced Keyboard
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| 29th January 2023 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Added photo of Berg connector style LED daughterboard
- Added 1987 P/N 1391418 and 1391580 label photos from my keyboard SNKB-M1987-EET-101
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| 27th January 2023 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Added photo of Model M assembly curvature and fix broken CANPOS icon in Keyboards table
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| 22nd January 2023 |
- "Differentiating IBM 3101, 3270 & 5250 terminal keyboards" topic has been publicly released
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| 21st January 2023 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Added 5291/5292 keyboard adjustable foot photo
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Fix corrupted source
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| 20th January 2023 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Added newly discovered 3101/7485 info and correct its launch date
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| 19th January 2023 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Correct 3178-C4 announcement date and mention 3104 in History section
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| 9th January 2023 |
- The ASK Buyer's Guide has been overhauled
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| 6th January 2023 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Improved F/XT, bigfoot and 3104/3178 sections
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| 5th January 2023 |
- Model M-e Modular 67-Key POS, MANPOS & MCANPOS Keyboards wiki page: Correct duplicate gallery photo
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| 30th December 2022 |
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page: Change thumbnail from JPG to PNG
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Change thumbnail from JPG to PNG
- Model M4 & M4-1 Space Saver Keyboard wiki page: Change thumbnail from JPG to PNG
- Model M7, M7-1, M8, M9 & M11 Retail POS Keyboards wiki page: Correct "Americans" to "Americas"
- Model M7, M7-1, M8, M9 & M11 Retail POS Keyboards wiki page: Change thumbnail from JPG to PNG
- Model M Space Saving Keyboard wiki page: Change thumbnail from JPG to PNG
- IBM Elastic Diaphragm encoded keyboards wiki page: Change thumbnail from JPG to PNG
- IBM Model B keyboards wiki page: Change thumbnail from JPG to PNG
- IBM typewriter printer-keyboards wiki page: Change thumbnail from JPG to PNG
- IBM buckling rubber sleeve wiki page: Added cover photo
- IBM buckling rubber sleeve wiki page: Change thumbnail from JPG to PNG
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Change thumbnail from JPG to PNG
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Change thumbnail from JPG to PNG
- Model M-e Modular 67-Key POS, MANPOS & MCANPOS Keyboards wiki page: Change thumbnail from JPG to PNG
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| 27th December 2022 |
- Improved datapoint options for IBM POS keyboards in Keyboard Database
- Model M7, M7-1, M8, M9 & M11 Retail POS Keyboards wiki page: Finished MSR section
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| 26th December 2022 |
- Model M7, M7-1, M8, M9 & M11 Retail POS Keyboards wiki page: Finished connectivity, generations and keylock sections, added mentions of SIO in RS-485 context
- Added Retail POS Model M7/M8/M9/M11 RS485 SDL device-side socket pinout to Keyboard Connections topic
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| 23rd December 2022 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Remove WIP Manufacturing section that accidentally went live
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| 21st December 2022 |
- IBM Model B keyboards wiki page: Added 92-key 6580 keyboard photo
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| 20th December 2022 |
- IBM buckling spring wiki page: Correct "Screen Reader/2" to simply "Screen Reader"
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Correct "Screen Reader/2" to simply "Screen Reader"
- Model M Space Saving Keyboard wiki page: Correct "Screen Reader/2" to simply "Screen Reader"
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: Clarify that Screen Reader Keypad wasn't exclusive to Screen Reader/2 and rework its section
- IBM Model B keyboards wiki page: Added 5251 and 5252 photos to 525X-83 section
- IBM Model B keyboards wiki page: Correct "86" to "85" for Hebrew/Japanese 525X-83 key count
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| 19th December 2022 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: Added 3205 section and revamped 6580 Type B section
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| 16th December 2022 |
- IBM beam spring wiki page: Added "Keycaps" section
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| 15th December 2022 |
- IBM Model B keyboards wiki page: Added IBM 525X-84 photos from TheMK
- IBM Model B keyboards wiki page: Complete late 3270 sections and add 528X section
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| 12th December 2022 |
- IBM buckling spring wiki page: Completely overhauled page
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| 9th December 2022 |
- IBM Model B keyboards wiki page: Complete 3741/3742 section
- IBM Model B keyboards wiki page: Added 374X and new 3727 photos
- IBM beam spring wiki page: Beginning rework of wiki page
- IBM Model B keyboards wiki page: Added naming section
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| 8th December 2022 |
- Added 7 Model B keyboards to Keyboard Directory
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| 7th December 2022 |
- Added 327X-66 Type A Keyboard to Keyboard Directory
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| 5th December 2022 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page: Added [early] Marquette Keyboard section and revised General Electric Healthcare/Marquette Keyboard section to reference it
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| 4th December 2022 |
- Model M-e Modular 67-Key POS, MANPOS & MCANPOS Keyboards wiki page: Correct "3.8mm" to "3.8m" in MPOS cables table
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page: Fixed 1995 Lexmark cable not showing up
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| 2nd December 2022 |
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page: Revised info on industrial M13 to include reference to a 1995 Lexmark-made example
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| 1st December 2022 |
- Revised all IBM "Pingmaster" part numbers to include more info, at least one source, and correct incorrect language values carried over from DT Wiki's page
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| 27th November 2022 |
- 3 Model Bs and InfoWindow "domesaver" added to Keyboard Directory
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page: improved 3104/3178 section with more photos and better explanation of C1 through C4
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| 18th November 2022 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page: added more M15 photos and X0044 section
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| 11th November 2022 |
- Model M-e Modular 67-Key POS, MANPOS & MCANPOS Keyboards wiki page have been published
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| 10th November 2022 |
- Made live a new experimental redesign of the Keyboard Connections topic
- Added some P/N 40N6377 4820 SurePoint Keypad connector details to Keyboard Connections topic
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| 3rd November 2022 |
- Added version of XT 180-degree DIN plug with reset line to Keyboard Connections topic
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| 31st October 2022 |
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page have been published
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| 27th October 2022 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page have been published
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page have been published
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| 23rd October 2022 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page have been published
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page have been published
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page have been published
- Model M7, M7-1, M8, M9 & M11 Retail POS Keyboards wiki page have been published
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| 21st October 2022 |
- Model M4 & M4-1 Space Saver Keyboard wiki page have been published
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| 18th October 2022 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page have been published
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page have been published
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page have been published
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page have been published
- 20 Card Punch, Unicomp and Model M15 keyboards added to Keyboard Directory
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| 17th October 2022 |
- 10 IBM/Toshiba POS keyboards added to Keyboard Directory
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| 16th October 2022 |
- 21 keyboards (mostly TrackPoint/UltraNav) added to Keyboard Directory
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| 15th October 2022 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page have been published
- IBM typewriter printer-keyboards wiki page have been published
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| 13th October 2022 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page have been published
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| 12th October 2022 |
- Many IBM 3179 and 3180 keyboard P/N database entries have been revised to make it clear what specific model of 3179 or 3180 they belong to
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| 9th October 2022 |
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page have been published
- IBM Model M keyboards wiki page have been published
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page have been published
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page have been published
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page have been published
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page have been published
- Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page have been published
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page have been published
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| 7th October 2022 |
- IBM Model F keyboards wiki page have been published
- Model M4 & M4-1 Space Saver Keyboard wiki page have been published
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| 6th October 2022 |
- Model M Enhanced Keyboard wiki page have been published
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| 5th October 2022 |
- Published 30 Years of ThinkPad and TrackPoint celebration post
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| 4th October 2022 |
- The Model M13 TrackPoint II Keyboard wiki page has been published
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| 2nd October 2022 |
- The TrackPoint, pointing stick, and UltraNav keyboards topic has been overhauled
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