Did the Atari 400 ever come with 800 style keyboard?

[Hyperboy]

I ran across this system and wondered what was up with it.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[+orpheuswaking]

Aftermarket keyboard. Most likely a B-Key unit, do a search here for that.

 

Actually I'll just link you to the appropriate thread http://atariage.com/forums/topic/218223-atari-400-aftermarket-replacement-keyboard-thread/?p=2858997

Edited October 8, 2015 by orpheuswaking

[Hyperboy]

Thank you very much for the info!

[+orpheuswaking]

No Problem, I have one of these that I need to reinstall in one of my 400s

[AtariGeezer]

I have a 400 with one of those keyboards and it feels ok. I see it's listed now as a B-I-N on ebay for $90, it was listed at $80 last week so you might get it cheaper it you wait until it's re-listed again.

[+Larry]

Had one of the B-Key's. Keys are just enough re-arranged to give you some grief. But if you used it all the time, I'm sure you'd get used to it.

 

-Larry

[Hyperboy]

Thanks to everyone for the info

[Master Phruby]

I typed in a lot of analog computing games on my Atari 400 with that keyboard as a kid. I also upgraded the ram to 48k. That was my first computer. I'm really missing it.

[+doctorclu]

I grew up with the Atari 400 (1982-1989). I pondered that keyboard, but luckily my Dad hacked an XL keyboard to the 400 at some point.

 

I did however develop a typing style on the 400 that is about 70+ WPM. I never use my pinkies while typing.

[Caterpiggle]

Hello to all of you who the owner of upper keyboard on Atari 400,

 

I have upper keyboard as "B-Key" stylish on my Atari 400 48K (I think). The only 1 missing is the a long metal to support below the "space bar". Yes, I do have space cap and pressing feature, only missing metal bar. So is ANY way to find the spare metal bar that similar to generic older version of PC keyboards. That might be very similar match lengths in millimeters, not in inches.

 

Will be big appreciated to help out !

 

Last thing, I would like to know what is called for this metal bar ? Many thanks !

Edited October 10, 2015 by Caterpiggle