A while back I sold an early production DM42 due to key press issues. I might be interested in getting a newer one. How is the feel of the latest keyboards? Are all the issues resolved? Thanks in advance for your inputs.
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Hoe is the latest haedware?
Hoe is the latest haedware?
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Re: Hoe is the latest haedware?
Bought DM42 April '21.... DM41X in May '21.... The DM42 works a treat, the DM41X needed a very small tweak on the "3" key dome. gsrbanks sorted that out and I will say, these are very fine working calcs. There are replacement dome pads, but I reckon you'll be just fine.
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Re: Hoe is the latest haedware?
I did attach a stick to my DM42 and used it to weed the garden.
It did not improve the keyboard action, however.
It did not improve the keyboard action, however.
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Re: Hoe is the latest haedware?
Did it improve your garden, then?Dan Simpson wrote: ↑Wed Sep 21, 2022 12:13 amI did attach a stick to my DM42 and used it to weed the garden.
It did not improve the keyboard action, however.
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Re: Hoe is the latest haedware?
Got my DM42 (sn06999) last november and am extremely satisfied with it. Besides a lose screw that screwed thikngs up a bit (viewtopic.php?p=22601#p22601), there's been no issues other than me messing up the system
The keyboard is performing well, no missed keystrokes and all keys have a nice hard feedback. Actually I like the DM42 better than my HP-42S, which has some slightly softer keys. I use it at a daily basis at work and almost every day at home as well. It's still going on the original batteries, even though it rarely is on USB power.
The keyboard is performing well, no missed keystrokes and all keys have a nice hard feedback. Actually I like the DM42 better than my HP-42S, which has some slightly softer keys. I use it at a daily basis at work and almost every day at home as well. It's still going on the original batteries, even though it rarely is on USB power.
/Rudi
DM-42 (s/n 06999), HP-42S, HP-35s, HP-11c, HP-32SII (ex HP-41CV, ex HP-75C, ex HP-48G + a lot, really lot of a accessories)
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DM-42 (s/n 06999), HP-42S, HP-35s, HP-11c, HP-32SII (ex HP-41CV, ex HP-75C, ex HP-48G + a lot, really lot of a accessories)
Denmark
Re: Hoe is the latest haedware?
I was not super thrilled with the original DM42 keyboard, but was inspired to get a new one (and turn the old onto a C43) by how much I liked the keyboard feelof the new DM41X. It and the new run DM42s are super dreamy to use. Lighter than a classic HP, probably because of smaller buttons, but ultimately, light and crisp to use.
I've ordered the replacement domes set for my older DM42/(C43) and will report back on how much difference it makes vs the entirely new DM42.
I've ordered the replacement domes set for my older DM42/(C43) and will report back on how much difference it makes vs the entirely new DM42.
Re: Hoe is the latest haedware?
I got a DM42 this summer, and the keyboard is excellent, no concerns there. The plastic upper stands a little proud of the stainless lower shell near the base of the keyboard, however, so I did have to improve that fitment using some urethane tape to fill a cavity on the inside and stabilize the ill fitting bit. Very minor nitpick, the product is high quality and it feels wonderful to use.