Philips P2812

Philips P2812

Branding	Philips
Manufacturer	Hi-Tek
Layouts	F XT
Keyswitches	Hi-Tek Series 725
Keycaps	Dye-sublimated PBT
Interface	DIN (5 connectors in a 180 degree arc), probably XT
Years of production	Around 1985 (see case mould date)
Discontinued	Yes

The Philips P2812 is a keyboard that was sold with Philips' XT clone computers, e.g. the Philips P3105 or P3120.<ref>Kees's Computer Home — Garage — includes a picture with the keyboard plugged to what looks like a P3105.</ref> The layout is an exact copy of IBM's model F XT (IBM PC 5150 keyboard). Judging from the lack of yellowing, the keycaps - including the space bar - are made from PBT and the legends are dye-sublimated. Both the Num Lock and the Caps Lock keys have a red LED window.

The keyboard was built by the Hi-Tek Corporation, and the company's logo is found on the inside of the case and on the PCB. White, linear Hi-Tek Series 725 switches (Space Invaders) are used; the only stabilized key is the 9.75 unit space bar.

Gallery

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  Top view
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  Keycaps removed, still dirty
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  Label on the back side of the case
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  Both halves of the case
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  Date on the case mould
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  Bottom side of the PCB
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  Top view of the Caps Lock and the F keycaps
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  Bottom view of the Caps Lock and the F keycaps
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  NMB Hi-Tek switch with white slider
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  Internals of the NMB Hi-Tek switch under the Caps Lock key

References

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External links

• Deskthority — Philips P2812 photos
• Deskthority — New in box P2812