NeXT ADB
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Model no. | NeXT ADB |
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FCC ID | N/A |
Branding | NeXT Computer |
Manufacturer | NeXT Computer |
Keyswitches | Mitsumi KPQ Type |
Interface | Apple Desktop Bus |
Supersedes | "NeXT non-ADB" |
This keyboard is commonly called the Next ADB, because it has a Apple Desktop Bus interface unlike its predecessor which had used a NeXT-proprietary interface.
Description[edit | edit source]
The key switches are what appear to be Mitsumi KPQ Type key switches.
Notable are the circular media keys and the command bar right under the space bar.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
US Layout[edit | edit source]
The manufacture date of this example appears to be 1992-07-23.
Pictures of the NeXT ADB keyboard, US layout.
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Keyboard top
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Keyboard bottom
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Keyboard mechanism
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Back lifted
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Back removed
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Mitsumi markings
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Key caps and key switches
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ADB keyboard controller
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Internal Mitsumi sticker
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Mitsumi PCB close up
German layout[edit | edit source]
The manufacture date of this example appears to be 1992-11-13, if the interpretation of the Mitsumi sticker is correct.
Pictures of the NeXT ADB keyboard, German layout.
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Keyboard top, german layout
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Keyboard bottom, german layout
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Keyboard mechanism, german layout
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Back of PCB
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Label on the back
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Mitsumi markings, German layout
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Mechanism of the retractable foot
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Details of PCB
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Internal Mitsumi sticker
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Mitsumi PCB close up, german layout
See also[edit | edit source]
- NeXT_non-ADB — this keyboard's predecessor.