Apple IIgs compatible Mac ADB Keyboards list

[bpvh@primenet.com (Bradley P. Von Haden)]

The Apple IIgs can use some Mac ADB keyboards.  I have compiled the
following list of keyboards that do and do not work with an Apple
IIgs. Additions/corrections encouraged.

Last updated: 07 February 1997

Format:

Manufacturer, Model [information note] ($$ - resellers: the first
     company listed has the best price without considering shipping
     and handling)

Work with an Apple IIgs:

Apple ADB Keyboards I and II
AppleDesign Keyboard ($85 - MM, MW, MZ)
Apple Extended Keyboard (original)
Apple Extended Keyboard II ($155 - MM, MW, MZ)
Adesso 105 Extended Keyboard ($80 - MZ ??, Tiger SW)
Adesso 102 Extended Keyboard w/ Trackball [Trackball does NOT work]
     ($100 - MZ ??, Tiger Software)
AlphaSmart Pro ADB keyboard [www.alphasmart.com] ($270 - MZ,
     Educational Resources, MW ??)
Arriva Extended ($40 - MM ??)
Interex Mac-105A Extended ($55 - MM ??, Syex Express; $34 - Computer
     City)
Key Tronic MacPro Plus ($130 - MZ ??, APS Tech.)
OptiMac Extended Keyboard (???)
PowerUser 105E Extended Keyboard ($60 - MW)
SIIG, Inc MacTouch Model 1905 (~$100.00)
SIIG, TrueTouch [ROM 03 only]
Sun OmniMac Ultra [extended, ADB type] (???)
Suntouch ADB Extended Keyboard ($75 - Syex Express)
VividKey Extended Keyboard ($60 - MM ??)

Do not work:

Apple Adjustable Keyboard
MacALLY Peripherals Extended Keyboard
MicroSpeed Keyboard Deluxe MAC

Not Sure (basic):

Adesso Easy Touch ext kb ($44 - MZ)
Adesso ProPoint ext kb w/ thinkpad ($60 - MM, MZ)
Adesso Easy Touch ext kb ($50- MZ)
Alps GlidePoint kb ($110 - MZ)
ClubMac Extended Keyboard ($39 - CM ??) 
Datadesk MAC 101 E ($80 - MW, MZ ??)
Datadesk TrackBoard ($100 - MW, MZ ??)
Key Tronic Trak Pro Plus ($230 - APS Tech. ??)
Performance Soft Touch Personal ext kb ($40 - MZ
Performance Soft Touch Extended Keyboard ($40 - MZ)
Spring Sun Tech MacPride 97 ($90 - MM ??)
Spring Sun Tech MacPride 105 ($59 - MM ??)
Spring Sun Tech MacPride 110 [MAC/IBM switchable] ($80 - MM ??)
Spring Sun Tech MacPride KidBoard ($100 - MM ??)
Spring Sun Tech MacPride Strong Man (??)

Not Sure (ergonomic):

Adesso NUForm Ergonomic ext kb ($58 - CM, MM, MW, MZ)
Adesso NUForm Ergomomic ext kb w/ pointer ($59 - MZ, CM, MM, MW)
Adesso NUForm Ergonomic ext kb w/ touch pad ($86 - CM, MM, MW, MZ)
Adesso Tru-From Ergonomic ext kb ($68 - CM, MM, MW)
Adesso Tru-Form Ergonomic ext kb w/ pointer ($80 - MZ, CM, MM, MW)
Adesso Tru-Form Ergonomic ext kb w/ touchpad ($96 - CM, MM, MW)

Contact Information:

(CM) ClubMac       (800-258-2622) (http://www.club-mac.com)
(MM) MacMall       (800-222-2808) (http://www.macmall.com)
(MW) MacWarehouse  (800-255-6227) (http://www.warehouse.com)
(MZ) MacZone       (800-248-0800) (http://www.maczone.com)

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