Acorn Archimedes
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Acorn Archimedes is a series of computers from Acorn Computers Ltd.
Keyboards[edit | edit source]
Model | Keyboard OEM | Keyboard type | Form factor | Reference | Notes | |
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File:Acorn Archimedes A300 Keyboard (top).jpg | A300 | Key Tronic | Foam and foil, tactile | Discrete | chrisacorns.computinghistory.org.uk | |
File:Acorn A3000 front view.jpg | A3000 | Matsushita | Matsushita prong over membrane | Integrated | retro-kit.co.uk | Note the "M" Matsushita logo on membrane |
File:Acorn A3010.jpg | A3010 | Matsushita | Matsushita prong over membrane | Integrated | classicacorn.freeuk.com | The site owner has confirmed Matsushita logo |
File:Acorn Archimedes A400 Keyboard (top).jpg | A400 | Key Tronic | PCB-based | Discrete | chrisacorns.computinghistory.org.uk | No photos of the switches |
File:Acorn Archimedes A5000 open.jpg | A5000 | Matsushita | Matsushita prong over membrane | Discrete | chrisacorns.computinghistory.org.uk | No switch details shown, but the Matsushita logo is clearly visible, and this is the same label as on the A3010 membrane backplate |
A4000 | Key Tronic | Rubber dome over membrane | Integrated | stardot.org.uk | Case moldings, feet, and keycap legend design matching the Key Tronic E03600 family, as well as keyboard production occurring in a country with a known Key Tronic plant |