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    Published: Tuesday, September 12th 2023 11:53:17 PM - EDT

    Updated: Monday, January 20th 2025 11:58:22 AM - EST

    Written by: jbick


    Category: ELECTRONICS


    An overview of legacy Dell Multimedia Keyboards. Overview from an experienced keyboard dealer slash IT professional. A comparison of Dell 0U473D, 01RW52, and 06W610.

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    An overview of Legacy Dell Multimedia USB Keyboards by jbick

    Multi-media keyboards are awesome input devices that enhance our digital life. Dell legacy keyboards offer high quality at a dirt cheap price for heavy users. Users include gamers, programmers, production, and media enthusiasts.

    I have sold well over 1,000 used keyboards on eBay to happy customers. Keyboard brands mainly Dell but HP, IBM, and Microsoft. I have purchased thousands of dell keyboards at various auctions including Consumer's Energy surplus liquidation auctions and GovDeals.

    This post will showcase 3 legacy Dell models and there respective features and some of my most popular keyboards that I have sold/used. Although these keyboards may be sort of dated as of 2023 they still are very useful. Additionally they are great even previously used as I have sold them used to thousands of happy customers.

    Dell 01RW52

    The Dell 01RW52, also known as KB522 has been one of my most popular keyboard models that I have sold over the years. This keyboard is of decent quality but is of the least weight of the 3 keyboards. It has slots for a palm rest and multi media functionality. It has a nice knob for the volume and buttons for mute, play/pause and stop.

    Specifications

    • Model: KB522
    • Manufactures Part Number: 01RW52
    • Number of USB Ports: 2
    • Interface: USB


    Dell 0U473D

    The Dell 0U473D is also a nice multimedia USB keyboard but it is slightly heavier duty and is on average a bit more pricey than the 01RW52. These keyboards were/are also quite popular amongst eBay customers. In-fact I have sold several dozens over the years. These keyboards may be more suitable to a programmer or a heavy typer. I am typing this on one now and have a high WPM. The particular keyboard I am on right now has been in use since pre - COVID. Still works fantastic, no need to replace.

    The Y-U0003 also has slots for a palm rest but it's palm rest is smaller than the one for the 01RW52. Typically I did not find as many palm rests, maybe a 3rd of the 01RW52's.

    Specifications

    • Model: Y-U0003
    • Manufactures Part Number: 0U473D
    • Number of USB Ports: 2
    • Interface: USB

    Dell 06W610

    This keyboard is the oldest and the heaviest of all 3 multimedia keyboards. Although these are still available on eBay there is only a tiny fraction available compared to the others and they are starting out at $20.00 used! This keyboard like the others has 2 USB ports hub and typical multimedia functionality. It too has slots for a palm rest.

    The SK-8125 is quite similar to and predecessor of the SK-8135 in terms of weight and heavy duty-ness.

    Specifications

    • Model: SK-8125
    • Manufactures Part Number: 06W610
    • Number of USB Ports: 2
    • Interface: USB



    Purchase Your own Legacy Keyboard: Links

    These keyboards have proven to be a high quality solution as opposed to a generic keyboard from wal mart. Even used, these keyboards are a programmers dream. Here are useful links to eBay to purchase your own multimedia keyboard. eBay is a good place to find and purchase "used" or "like-new" electronics. Always be sure to check the return conditions before purchasing from any seller.

    The following links consist of ebay.com.

    Dell USB Keyboards
    dell 01rw52 usb keyboard (kb522)
    dell 0u473d usb keyboard ( Y-U0003-DEL5)
    dell 06W610 usb keyboard (sk-8125)

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