Editing Unitech K959

{{infobox dkeyboard
| image name   = Unitech K959 front view crop.JPG
| name = Unitech K959, Parex MODERN-I REV.1, KTK-1086 Ver 1.2
| manufacturer = Unitech, Parex, KTK
| switch = [[Omron B3G-S series]] (Cyan)<br>[[Cherry MX Black]]<br>[[Cherry MX Blue]]<br>[[Cherry MX White]]
| layouts = ISO German
| interface = DIN  
| weight = 1267g
}}

==Description==

The Unitech K959 is part of an LCD-286 portable computer and keyboard where the keyboard latches into the computer by those four holes at the bottom front case and is carried around as a case. The keyboard is AT/XT switchable.  The short spiral DIN connector cable is stored in the top case so the keyboard would fit inside the case. The layout is unusual with a rare instance of an ISO layout having what is known as a "bigass" large Return key and the very strange variation of the german letter "ß" on the stepped caps lock key.

The PCB reads "DAH YANG" and "CHIEH TSU" at the bottom. It is possible this is one of many instances where this company goes back and forth on how to spell its own name (Unitech or Unitek). There also seems to be a pattern (at least in the past) of Unitek consistently using two different OEMs for different switches implementations like Dah Yang for Cherry MX implementations, and Nan Tan Computer Co. (NTC) for Alps. Notice that the badge at the top right on the case is missing, there is no indication of the branding anywhere else on or inside the case.

There are four known variations of this keyboard.

==Unitech K959 REV2.1 unkown branding==
<gallery widths="250px" heights="187px">
File:Unitech K959 platemount.JPG          |     Plate mounted [[Cherry MX Black]]
File:Unitech K959 cherry MX close up.JPG  |     Stabilized [[Cherry MX Black]] close up
File:Unitech K959 PCB.JPG                 |     DAH YANG CHIEH TSU PCB
</gallery>

==Parex MODERN-I REV.1 "Highscreen" branded==
<gallery widths="250px" heights="187px">
File:Parex Modern top view.jpg            |     Highscreen branded
File:Parex Modern plate.jpg               |     Plate mounted [[Cherry MX Blue]] switches
File:Parex Modern PCB.jpg                 |     Parex OCT.88 Taiwan PCB
</gallery>

==KTK-1086 Ver 1.2 unkown branding==
<gallery widths="250px" heights="187px">
File:KTK 1086 Ver 1.2 front.jpg             |     Badge missing 
File:KTK 1086 Ver 1.2 Cyan Omron B3G-S.jpg  |     Plate mounted [[Omron B3G-S series]] series
File:KTK 1086 Ver 1.2 PCB.jpg               |     KTK 1086 Ver 1.2 PCB - 1988 / 2 / 3
</gallery>

==Parex MODERN-I REV.1 "Highscreen" branded==
<gallery widths="250px" heights="187px">
File:Highscreen unitek with white.jpg       |     A variant with MX White
</gallery>

==External links==

*Deskthority  —  Unitech K959 Rev 2.1 review[http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/unitech-k959-rev-2-1-t10848.html]
*kbd.rzw.jp  — Dah Yang FCC ID[http://kbd.rzw.jp/?s=dah+yang&searchsubmit=]
*overclock.net  — Dah Yang K954[http://www.overclock.net/t/1088740/can-someone-identify-this-keyboard-and-get-it-to-work]

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