SKCL GREEN ALPS KEYSWITCH + LOT-OF-10 "CANADA RED" KEYSWITCHES! $9.00

THE GREEN ALPS Second m ost popular computer keyswitch in the entire world, after the legendary Blue Alps ONE AUTHENTIC GENUINE SKCL "GREEN ALPS" KEYSWITCH AND TEN HIGH QUALITY "CANADA RED" CLONES The GREEN ALPS keyswitch is authentic, with the oval-shaped ALPS emblem on its bottom side. The Canadian clones are high quality, and they are claimed to replicate the major characteristics of the authentic GREEN ALPS: LOW CLICKY, MODERATE TACTILITY, and STRONG LINEARITY. The GREEN ALPS keyswitch was created i n 1983 at Japan by the Alps Co., and it was discontinued in the late 1990s, despite its popularity being unequaled by other keyswitch manufacturers anywhere in the world. The "Canada Red" clone began around 2010, and its high quality exceeds that of the original Green Alps, in several ways. First, its operational lifetime is claimed at 50 million keypresses, as contrasted to 20 million for the original Green Alps.  Second, its clear plastic housing enables users to illuminate the inside of the keyboard array with LED bulbs. Third, "Canada Red" is identical to the original Green Alps in physical size, physical shape, and its twin electrode placement, so it can be inserted  into any ALPS-compatible keyboard. Fourth, the Green Alps works with less finger- pressure (50g) than the famous Blue Alps, (70g), so faster typing speeds can be achieved with the Green  Alps keyswitch.    WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE FOR $9.00 PLUS  SHIPPING: You will receive ONE authentic Japanese GREEN ALPS keyswitch, and TEN "Canada Red" high quality clones.  All will be lightly lubricated with MAX-PRO, an electronics lubricant that is specialized for switches. Every keyswitch will be tested with an ohmmeter and will be certified to be in working condition. Install them in your ALPS keyboard, test both types of switches, and decide for yourself whether the legendary original Green Alps is equaled or exceeded by the "Canada Red." SPECIFIC TRAITS OF GREEN ALPS Its CLICKINESS is low, its TACTILITY (touch) is low, and its LINEARITY (smoothness) is high. This make Green Alps switches ideal for situations where typists share work with others in a large office.  Also, typing speed can be maximized with this type of keyswitch. The downward keystroke is damped at the bottom of the switch, which results in relaxing sensations for the typist. Zenith keyboards of the 1980s adopted the Green Alps and its successor, Yellow Alps, both known for their strong linearity typing trait. In addition to the 1+10 keyswitches, each buyer will receive the following paper handouts: (A)  An instructional paper on how to desolder, remove, and replace ALPS-style keyswitches  from an existing keyboard. (B) My 30 min presentation proposal for the July 2021 Apple II KansasFest conference:  "Mechanical Keyswitches:  Dreaming of the Blue Alps." (3)  A draft paper, "Improve Your Typing by Customizing your Computer Keyboard." This article will be submitted for publication in the Apple II magazine, Juiced GS , 2-3 months after the KansasFest Apple conference. EXCESS POSTAGE PAYMENTS WILL  BE REFUNDED AFTER PACKAGE IS MAILED Keyboard switches are very lightweight, so extra lots of switches can be ordered together with no increase in shipping cost. If you overpaid on shipping, then I will refund the overpayment amount as soon as the package is mailed. Unlike many other shippers who conceal the actual postage cost from buyers, I have the software print the actual postage amount on the shipping label so that the buyer can note whether shipping was overcharged. Stephen Buggie, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Psychology Univ. of New Mexico, Gallup Footnote:  My interest in the "Canada Red" switch is strengthened by my family history:  My Dad's ancestors left Ireland in 1850, to farm in New Brunswick until about 1900, when they emigrated to Minnesota.

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