Editing IBM JX keyboards (section)

==Design and Features==

Unlike the low quality chiclet keys of the PCjr keyboard, the JX keyboard had high quality linear Alps switches (either [[Alps SKCL Green]] switches with [[Alps SKCL Compact]] switches for PF1 to PF10, or the earlier [[Alps common mount low profile]] with white sliders). There were two main variants of the keyboard: a Standard keyboard that lacked a numpad, and could only interface with the JX via an infra-red interface, and a Professional version, which featured a numpad, and allowed the user to connect to the computer with a removable cable in addition to the IR interface. The cable was coiled, and used mini-DIN connectors, which are incompatible with the PS/2 interface. Using the IR connection required the user to install two AA batteries into a compartment in the back of the case. The Japanese version of the JX was available in white and black, whereas the Australian/New Zealand version was available in black only. All variants used double-shot keycaps.