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From: wtm@neoucom.UUCP (Bill Mayhew)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.att
Subject: Re: Datadesk Keyboard
Message-ID: <567@neoucom.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 4-May-87 18:35:23 EDT
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Posted: Mon May  4 18:35:23 1987
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Summary: Datadesk does work OK


Yes, the Datadesk keyboard does work just fine with the 6300.  One
of the guys here has been using one for the last 8 months or so and
hasn't complained.

The DD keybaord comes with a DIN connector on the end of its coiled
cord.  They also include a short little jumper to convert from DIN
to the DB-9 necessary for the AT&T.  Note that what comes out to
the DIN connector is *NOT* compatible with IBM DIN sockets.  Why
they didn't place the DB-9 on the end of the coiled cable is a good
question.  There is no connector for the AT&T mosue on the datadesk
unit.

They throw in a copy of Sidekick or Superkey, I forget which, as a
sweetner.  I wish they`d knock 30 bucks off the price instead.
$150 is a bit much.

All in all, the DD keyboard seems OK, but it is relatively light
duty construction.  It seems like it ought to be selling for $99
instead.  If you have the bucks, hate the original 6300 keyboard,
and don't care about the AT&T mouse, go for it.

  --Bill