Editing MS-Tech LT-300

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| image name   = MS-Tech LT-300U -- top.jpg
| pn           = 
| model        = LT-300 (PS/2)<br>LT-300U (USB and PS/2)
| fcc          = 
| branding     = [[MS-Tech]]
| family       = 
| manufacturer = 
| switch       = [[Rubber dome over membrane]]
| layouts      = [[ANSI]]-derived 70%, German
| interface    = [[USB]], [[PS/2]]
| weight       = 545 g
| years        = 
| dimensions   = 302 × 153 × 24 mm
| price        = ca. €10
| rollover     = [[2KRO]]
| features     = Media keys<br>Integrated numeric keypad
}}
 
'''LT-300''' (PS/2) and '''LT-300U''' (USB and PS/2) are low-cost German layout compact multimedia keyboards from [[MS-Tech]].

==Description==
The layout is 70%, derived from [[ANSI]]. The 105th key from [[ISO]] is added to the left of space bar. The right-hand [[Windows key]] is retained, with right Ctrl (that is, Strg) being removed instead. Insert and Delete are moved to the bottom row, between the menu keys and the arrow keys. All 12 [[function keys]] are provided, followed by (mostly in German) Num Lock, Print Screen/Pause, Scroll Lock and Pause/Break. The rightmost column contains the expected Home, Page Up, Page Down and End keys. Right shift is greatly reduced in size to fit the arrow keys in.

Along the top are twelve multimedia, Internet and power keys: previous track, stop, play/pause, skip track, volume down, volume up, mute, home page, e-mail client, previous page, next page and sleep.

The Num Lock key appears to toggle an integrated numeric keypad, marked with blue legends. A [[Fn key]] exists at the bottom left, and Strg (Ctrl) is moved one place to the right. The only purpose for the Fn key is to permit the entry of letters and symbols when the integrated numeric keypad is enabled; it does not engage the numeric keypad when Num Lock is off.

The rubber dome arrangement is unusual. The discrete rubber domes appear to sit within circular shelves in the top case. The holes for the domes are diagonal cross–shaped, open at one corner, with each keycap having four vertical bars that sit within each "wing" of the hole. It is not clear how the keycaps are held in place.

==Models==
'''LT-300''' is the original model, in silver, with lavender and grey keys.<ref name="LT-300" /> It has a purple PS/2 plug. A diskette is included in the box, labelled "LT-300 Driver Diskette" and "Multimedia Keyboard Setup".

'''LT-300U''' is the later USB model, in plain black. A USB to PS/2 [[adapter]] is included to allow the keyboard to be connected to a PS/2 port.

==Gallery==
===LT-300U===
<gallery widths=250 heights=167>
File:MS-Tech LT-300U -- box.jpg                  | Box
File:MS-Tech LT-300U -- top with PS2 adapter.jpg | Top, with PS/2 adapter fitted
File:MS-Tech LT-300U -- side.jpg                 | Side
File:MS-Tech LT-300U -- bottom.jpg               | Bottom
File:MS-Tech LT-300U -- rear label.jpg           | Rear label
File:MS-Tech LT-300U -- feet.jpg                 | Feet
File:MS-Tech LT-300U -- media keys.jpg           | Media keys
File:MS-Tech LT-300U -- keycap detail.jpg        | Keycap detail
File:MS-Tech LT-300U -- keycap detail, R.jpg     | Keycap detail, right
File:MS-Tech LT-300U -- indicator lights.jpg     | Indicator lights
File:MS-Tech LT-300U -- USB to PS2 adapter.jpg   | USB to PS/2 adapter
File:MS-Tech LT-300U -- keycaps and domes.jpg    | Keycaps and domes
</gallery>

==External links==
*ComputerBase — [https://www.computerbase.de/2014-04/guenstige-tastaturen-saturn-media-markt-test/ Von günstig bis billig: 18 günstige Tastaturen für unter 15 Euro im Test]

==References==
<references>
<ref name="LT-300">AE Software — [http://aeinc.ru/aekmaplayout.php?ID=69 AEKMap - Layouts]</ref>
</references>

[[Category:MS-Tech keyboards]]
[[Category:Multimedia keyboards]]
[[Category:75% keyboards]]
[[Category:Keyboards with rubber domes]]
[[Category:Contemporary keyboards]]
[[Category:List of all keyboards]]