Editing Ortek MCK-101 (section)

==Description==
The MCK-101 series was produced in a number of variations. Model "MCK-101SX" (also "MCK-101 SX") came with [[Alps SKCL/SKCM series]] switches, while model MCK-101FX (or "MCK-101 FX") used a variety of [[four-tab clone]] types. The PCB and mouldings are marked "SX" regardless of which switch type was used.

All versions share a characteristic flat case. The most common design has space for [[function keys|function key]] legends under a flip-up cover that contains the brand badge, but keyboards were also produced without this feature. Multiple integrated function key legend cards are stored under the cover, allowing the user to choose the appropriate legend for the application in use; multiple cards were provided as standard, for applications including WordPerfect, dBase IV and Lotus 1-2-3. The other sides of these cards had blank spaces for creating custom cards for other applications, which curiously also included spaces to label Print Screen, Scroll Lock and Pause.

In most instances, the keycaps are double-shot, with different colours for the modifier keys; these colours correspond to the legends on the function key cards. Thick ink pad printing has also been found.

One of the weaknesses of this keyboard is that the plastic housing comes without any UV protectant coat and yellows faster and easier than many other keyboards from that time while the keycaps preserve/retain their colour very well over time.

The case makes space for an XT/AT switch, marked "8088" (XT) and "80286, 80386" (AT). This switch is not always present; when fitted, it faces sideways away from the access hole.

There's a model called MCK-201, that has no function key legends under a flip-up cover, but otherwise shares the same FCC ID, board, and possibly switches.