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(Northgate Computers, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN) A PC manufacturer founded in 1987 by Arthur Lazere that was known for its quality systems and keyboards. Its PCs were sold through direct marketing. Visit your local Best Buy at 9845 Colerain Ave in Cincinnati, OH for electronics, computers, appliances, cell phones, video games & more new tech. In-store pickup & free shipping. Laptop Sales: Seattle Laptop stocks a large selection of new, and used, high quality, and professional grade laptops, Macbooks, and desktop computers to choose from at all times. We carry Apple MacBooks and iMacs, Dell, IBM / Lenovo, Toshiba, HP, Alienware, and Compaq laptops and desktops, as well as many others.
| Type | Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Hardware |
| Fate | Dissolved |
| Founded | 1987; 34 years ago |
| Founder | Arthur 'Art' Lazere |
| Defunct | April 25, 2005 |
| Headquarters | , |
Northgate Computer Systems, Inc., based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States, was a mail-order personal computer company, founded in 1987 by Arthur 'Art' [1]Lazere.[2]
The 1990s were a golden era for mail-order PC business. Consumers were fed up with high prices for IBM, Compaq and other brand-name PCs sold through dealers so they opted to purchase their computers from a catalog. This was a revolutionary idea at the time, because people wouldn't be able to see or touch their computer before buying it. Aside from Dell and Gateway, popular brands of mail-order PCs were Northgate and Zeos.
The company was known for its quality systems and keyboards; in particular, its line of OmniKey keyboards was highly praised.[2] The keyboards were particularly valued for their tactile response and durability, and along with IBM's Model M PC keyboards, were considered some of the best in the industry.[3] As such, the company's keyboards were often purchased by users of other manufacturers' PCs.
History[edit]
- 1987 - founded by Arthur Lazere[4]
- 1989 - 386 Systems available.
- 1990 - Announced 486 systems using IBM's Micro Channel architecture and merger talks with CPT.[5]
- 1992 - Discussed a merger with Everex Systems but these talks ended and a 51% stake was bought by investor group Marjac Investments.[6]
- August 1994 - A chapter 7 petition was filed against the company by creditors.
- September 1994 - The company filed for a conversion to a chapter 11 reorganization plan.[7]Mylex was owed $4.6 million, $113,000 was expected to be paid from liquidation from Northgate's inventories.[8] The landlord of their Eden Prairie building also canceled their lease and they were planning to move to Minneapolis.[9]
- December 22, 1995 - Announced a reorganization plan with its creditors which paid 19 cents on the dollar to cover $16 million in unsecured debts. The funding would be from a percentage of computer sales up to a maximum of $3.75 million.[10]
- 1997 - Northgate was purchased by Lan Plus.[11][12]
- October 2000 - Lan Plus begins merger with Mcglen Internet Group.[13]
- April 16, 2001 - Mcglen and Lan Plus announces that the merged company will be operating under the Northgate name.[11][14]
- September 10, 2001 - Lan Plus and Mcglen expect to complete the merger by October under the name Northgate Innovations with Andy Teng as chairman and CEO.[15] However the completion of the merger wasn't announced until March.[16]
- September 20, 2002 - Announced a 'Volunteer Training Program' with local technical schools to provide real-world computer manufacturing experience.[17] Their principal executive offices are now in the city of Industry, California.[18]
- 2003 - Announced a trial with 7-Eleven to sell Northgate Computer branded PCs through their stores.[19]
- 2004 - Name changed to Digital Lifestyles Group to focus on the 'teen computing and digital lifestyle' market with a new 'hip-e' brand.[20]
- 2005 - On April 25 an announcement on their web site stated 'Northgate Computers will close its operations to all customers. Northgate will no longer supply any type of warranty services inclusive of technical phone support.'[21][22]
After Northgate went out of business, Creative Vision Technologies picked up the line of keyboards, marketing them under the Avant brand.[23] However, CVT was acquired by Ideal System Solutions in 2011 and the product is no longer listed.[24]
References[edit]
- ^'InfoWorld'. 1991-07-08.
- ^ abDefinition of: Northgate. PC Magazine Encyclopedia.
- ^Low End Mac Avant Prime: Rebirth of the Legendary Northgate OmniKey Keyboard
- ^PC Magazine Encyclopedia Definition of: Northgate
- ^InfoWorld Jan 8, 1990 via Google Books Northgate to Offer 486 With MCA
- ^The New York Times Company News
- ^PRNewswire via The Free Library by Farlex NORTHGATE COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC., ANNOUNCES CHAPTER 11 CONVERSION
- ^TechAgreements Annual Report 1994/PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
- ^PRNewswire via The Free Library by Farlex NORTHGATE ANNOUNCES LEASE TERMINATION AND UPCOMING MOVE TO NEW LOCATION
- ^Saint Paul Pioneer Press via HighBeam Research Reorganization Plan Gives Minnesota's Northgate Computer Systems 2nd Chance
- ^ abBusiness Wire via AllBusiness.com Mcglen and Lan Plus Announce New Company Name -- Northgate
- ^The Welch Company Diary for January 5, 2001 Lighton has 100 keyboards; Lan Plus has Omni Key Keyboards
- ^Business Wire Sept. 10, 2001 via The Free Library by Farlex Mcglen Announces Continued Purchases of Its Stock by Lan Plus CEO
- ^Business Wire Aug. 16, 2001 via The Free Library by Farlex Lan Plus Announces Worldwide Launch of First AMD Athlon Processor-Based Integra All-in-One; Industry Shows Support in Launching New PC and Entertainment Device
- ^Mcglen Announces Continued Purchases of Its Stock by Lan Plus CEO
- ^Business Wire March 15, 2002 via The Free Library by Farlex Mcglen Internet Group, Inc. and Lan Plus Corporation Complete Merger; New Company to be Named Northgate Innovations, Inc.
- ^PRNewswire via The Free Library by Farlex Northgate Innovations Teams With Local Technical Schools to Provide Real World Training and Experience
- ^'NORTHGATE INNOVATIONS INC, Form 10-K/A, Filing Date Sep 19, 2003'. secdatabase.com. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- ^BNET Northgate Innovations and 7-Eleven Inc. Announce News Release Clarification
- ^PR Newswire Association Northgate Innovations Changes Name to Digital Lifestyles Group to Reflect New Vision, Strategy And Product Line
- ^Jigsaw Northgate Innovations Company Information and Contacts
- ^akama Northgate Innovations, Inc.
- ^October 15, 2005 - Avant keyboards Let's Talk Computers
- ^Fran Howard (February 25, 2013), Tracking The Pulse Of Minority-Owned Businesses - Woman With a Plan, Ideal System Solutions Twin Cities Business
Due to the complexity of filing NYS Sales Tax, I will no longer do repairs or sales in NYS
Northgate Keyboard Repair
Northgate Keyboards
OmniKey 101's, 102's, Ultra T's, Ultra Plus's, and Ultra's
Similar keyboards with Alps or Alps type switches
MCK142 Pro, Zenith, Dell, Focus keyboards (clicky switch)
New addition to keyboards for sale
Changes 06/13/2014
Cherry switch keyboards added.
I can do limited refurbing of keyboards that have Cherry switches. I can refurb, clean and replace switches only.
I do not have any other parts for the various brands of keyboards that use Cherry switches. No key caps or any internal parts available.
This is strictly for refurbing and switch replacement only.
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This is to say thanks for your military service past and present.
Anyone currently serving in the military or a veteran who furnishes me with documentation
proving service will receive a 10% discount on there repair including parts, but does not
include new accessories or shipping charges. This is for one keyboard only.
This applies to repairs only, not new accessories or keyboards.
If you do not have your discharge paper DD214, military discharge or military ID card
go to this web address for documentation.
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Hours of operation
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Repair Technician
Bob Tibbetts
This is for a complete cleaning and repair of a Northgate keyboard, any modeland other brands that have Alps switches.
Would you like to have your Northgate look like the keyboards pictured below? I will disassemble your keyboard, clean the inside, wash keycaps and all plastic parts, test all key switches and replace if necessary. Your keyboard will look and act like new again. I can sometimes fix motherboards, but not chips, etc.
I have been refurbing and repairing Northgate keyboards for over 20 years now.
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Yellow, Orange discolored Keyboard tops
Thanks to a couple of customers that sent me a link to a formula to take out the 'Orange, Yellowish color of some Northgate keyboards, I can now take out most of the discoloration of these keyboards. It is very slow and takes numerous applications of the solution and requires a bright sunny day to work. I have not tried keycaps as I think it will be to tedious and expensive. To do the keyboard top, the cost is $30.00
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Northgate Warranty
My work is guaranteed. If you have any problem or another switch goes bad other than what we repaired or replaced in the first 30 days, ship it back and I will repair it, at no charge for the labor, there will be a charge for any new parts needed.
You pay the shipping to me and I will pay the return shipping.
The keyboard has to be returned in the original packing or there will be a charge for new packaging.
Warranty policy update 12/12/2009
From 45 to 90 days, any switches replaced will be $6.00 each installed plus return shipping and packaging if needed.
90 days to 180 days any switches replaced will be $12.00 each installed plus return shipping and packaging if needed.
The base charge for cleaning and repair is $60.00 for any model of Northgate keyboard, except Dvorak layout and Evolution's. For Dvorak layout and Evolution's add $10.00 After diagnostics, if you decide against the repair, there will be $10.00 minimum charge.
If the repair is less than $25.00 the charge will be the minimum of $25.00
If a keyboard is excessively dirty like the before and after 102, there will be a $10.00 surcharge, If it like the dirty 101 the surcharge will be $20.00.
Any parts needed are an extra charge. Shipping is not included.
On any 101P's, 102P's, Ultra TP's, Ultra's, Avant Prime's and Avant Stellar's I will remove the bad programming chip at NC if I'm refurbing the keyboard.
I will ship back to you by UPS ground insured. Shipping costs will be actual cost plus $6.00 for packaging / handling,
multiple keyboards are $3.00 extra for packaging. (Packaging includes the box, foam pouch and anti static peanuts)
Any keyboards repaired and not paid within 60 days of the repair will be considered
abandoned and will be sold for the repair cost.
I can make the following:
Internal cables for Ultras
Cord receptacle and internal cable for all removable cord OmniKeys
Programmable Northgates
If you have a programmable Northgate, a non dip switch model, I can clean it and replace switches. If it is locking up, it is caused by a bad Bios chip. There is a fix, e-mail me and I will tell you how to fix the problem.
Get this neat utility for your programmable Northgate that will allow key swapping on Windows Systems
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Your Northgate will work with USB. I have the adapters and cables in stock.
Not all USB adapters are compatible with Northgates and the new P4 computers.
Single Port USB adapters
Three Port USB adapters, PS2 Mouse & Keyboard inputs
6' m/f USB Extender cables
Other USB Cable lengths available.
Assorted ends for Cameras and Printers available.
AT/PS2 adapters
6' & 10' PS2 m/m cables for Northgate keyboards
PayPal or Credit cards accepted for payment.
The keyboard must be shipped to me packaged and insured. I will not be responsible for damage from shipping.
e-mail me for shipping instructions and address
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0 Evolutions without Touch Pad
0 Evolutions with Touch Pad
4 101-I's $165.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
2 101-N's $165.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
0 101P AT cable & AT/PS2 adapter,
3 101's $165.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
0 102's AT/XT Hard wired
7 102's AT/XT Removable Cable 4 of these are in almost new condition, slightly yellow.
$175.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
6 102 8 switch 1 of these are in almost new condition, slightly yellow. $175.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
0 102 Gold Label blue switch in good condition, slightly yellow0 102 Gold Label white switch
8 102 newer style similar to 101's with Logo door $175.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
0 102 newer style similar to 101's with Logo door in near new condition.
0 102P ' ' ' ' ' no dip switches11 Ultra T $185.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
0 Ultra T in almost new condition
0 Ultra TP
9 Plus's $190.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
0 Plus with a very low serial #, one of the first produced.
6 Ultra's $200.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
1 Ultra in near new condition $225.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
1 Ultra's newer Logo Style $200.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
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Hardwired keyboards come with an AT/PS2 adapter, reproduced manual and a ring key puller.
No manuals with any P model, only an AT/PS2 adapter and a ring key puller
All removable cable models come with a new 6' straight PS2 cable reproduced manual and a ring key puller.
101, 102, Ultra T, Plus, Ultra
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0 Addison (similar to Evolution without Glide Point) White Alps
0 New Wang 725-3770 With Black Alps See Pictures below. Black Alps
2 Siig MiniTouch new in box. White Alps switches $125.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
2 Majestic Similar to MiniTouch keyboard with Cherry switches $125.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
0 Avant Prime
14 Avant Stellar (Putty) New looking. $185.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
0 Avant Stellar (Black)
0 MCK142 Pro White Alps
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1 Beltron 0K-100M mechanical switch similar to Alps, see picture below, Alps type switch
$75.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
0 Chicony KB-5181 Alps Switches
1 Dell QuietKey (Black Alps switch) similar to a 101P, refurbished $125.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
1 Dell QuietKey (Black Alps switch) new in box $160.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
0 Focus 2001 blue Alps switches, refurbished
0 Focus 2001 refurbished
0 Focus 2000 Plus White Alps
1 Focus FK-7000P new in box, White Alps switches $150.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
2 FKB4725 new in box, mechanical switch similar to Alps $100.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
0 Raytron K108 new in box, mechanical switches, similar to a 101, green Alps
1 Thermaltake MEGA-G Gaming keyboard with all original packing and access.
7 CDzl71002N White Alps switch like a 101 New in Box $125.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
1 KM988K Yellow Alps Large Print letters on caps $75.00 plus UPS/Pkg.
0 Zeos with White Alps switches (like a 101)
New replacement coiled PS2 cables for 101P, 102P, Ultra TP, Ultra P
New key puller sets for Avant Prime or Avant Stellar also Northgate keyboards
Limited quantities available. $10.00 plus shipping per set.
Accessories included with Refurbed keyboards.
All refurbed keyboards come with a new coiled cord, new PS2 adapter if needed, ring key puller and a reproduced manual. All Northgate P model keyboards do not have a manual or a new cord, as these keyboards were hardwired and software driven written for W98 and earlier. Manuals are included with the exceptions listed above for (Northgates, Dell's, new Focus and MiniTouch keyboards) Hardwired keyboards do not have a new cord. Northgate Gold Label 102's, some AT/XT 102's, 101P's, 102P's, Ultra TP's, Evolution's and other hardwired keyboards.
See pictures below.
I also buy used OmniKeys
Gold Label 102
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Before Cleaning
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After Cleaning
Plus
Before Cleaning
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After Cleaning
Dirty 101
Dirty 101 Inside
Early 101-N XT/AT w/plastic back
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2 available
Early 101-I
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OmniKey 101
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OmniKey 101P
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OmniKey 102
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Ultra T
Newer style 102 is the same without the SF keys across the top
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Plus
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Ultra
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Evolution
without Touch Pad
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Dell Quiet Writer, new
Uses an Alps switch like Northgate
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Beltron IZEOK-100M Alps type switch, AT connector, new
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KM BF-7120/7120-B Yellow Alps switches, new
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Rayton FKD46AK108 Green Alps switches, cover, new
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Focus 7000P White Alps, cover, new
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Lexmark (QTSI) IBM M, new in box
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Addison Ergonomic Keyboard
For all of you laptop owners who hate the keyboard feel and miss a Northgate. The answer comes in a small packgage.
An early Minitouch keyboard, Alps switches with the same great feel as a Northgate.
This keyboard is 6-1/16'X12-1/8' and weighs about 1# I have 0 of these in stock that are refurbed.
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Replacement Function key strip available for 102's (3 pcs.) with sticky back.
New Northgate Keyboard Cover
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2 available for Logo Style 102's
19 for Northgate 101P or Avant Prime keyboards
Any of the above covers $7.50 plus shipping
USB adapters that will work with a Northgate keyboard.
7.5' USB extender cables
4 Port USB Hubs
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