Matej Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Can you explain me how different is 130XE keyboard to 800XE keyboard? I have opened 130XE and looks like mechanical. In my old 800XE I had rubber membrane like on PS/2 keyboard. Thank you. If you have photos you can add it too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 The difference doesn't have to be among specific models. Like XL there were multiple keyboard types during the XE lifetime. Though I don't think they're visually anywhere near as easy to distinguish. But by feel you can easily tell apart the mushy type from the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 There are two XE keyboard models AFAIK: Mitsumi single layer mylar, sprung plungers, and the rubber cup, dual layer mylar variety which is usually mushy to the touch. You can tell them apart by looking at the metal backplate: the keyboard with the rubber cups has holes in the back where the plastic pillars for the console keys poke through. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 The mushy feel keyboards seem to last longer/better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Best has the parts to fix mushy keyboards. http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/130xe.htm Pictorial (for the rubber cup type): http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/best_xe%20touch%20Install.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 The mushy feel keyboards seem to last longer/better. My mushy keyboards will probably last for eternity, since they're packed away in yellowed disgrace while I use the nice Mitsumi ones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 There are mushy keyboards and mushy keyboards too. The ones on my XEGS are really terrible. The ones in my 800XE's and 65XE's are pretty well I must say. But hey... my favorite machines are my Atari 800XL's and my Atari 600XL's which have excellent keyboards, so I skip on this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roydea6 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Best has the parts to fix mushy keyboards. http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/130xe.htm Pictorial (for the rubber cup type): http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/best_xe%20touch%20Install.htm I did this to a couple of my 130XE and I really like it even though it tires my fingers quickly, but HEY that is what the joystick is for. I didn't order from BEST I took apart several older PC keyboards and used the cups from them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I did the Best keyboard upgrade. It didn't make that much of a difference to be honest. I don't think they are worth the bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morelenmir Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 There are two XE keyboard models AFAIK: Mitsumi single layer mylar, sprung plungers, and the rubber cup, dual layer mylar variety which is usually mushy to the touch. You can tell them apart by looking at the metal backplate: the keyboard with the rubber cups has holes in the back where the plastic pillars for the console keys poke through. Is there any chance you could upload a photo to illustrate the back you describe FJC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Can you explain me how different is 130XE keyboard to 800XE keyboard? I have opened 130XE and looks like mechanical. In my old 800XE I had rubber membrane like on PS/2 keyboard. Thank you. If you have photos you can add it too... Wait. I just re-read this. He said XE Mechanical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morelenmir Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Best has the parts to fix mushy keyboards. http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/130xe.htm Pictorial (for the rubber cup type): http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/best_xe%20touch%20Install.htm Are Best Electronics the only place to get this upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Are Best Electronics the only place to get this upgrade? As far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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