Keyboard Discussions

Hello,

I'd like to propose this thread for all discussions related to computer keyboards.
And, as always, I have a query.

When I was a kid, I had an original IBM Model M keyboard. I loved to look and feel of it; it was a remarkable hardware piece for any enthusiast. Those that still have these, in working condition, charge a fortune for them. And those in mint condition even more so. The question is this: are there any other keyboards on the market with the same feel and functionality of these old M keyboards?


Thank you.

if i understand you right , you mean mechanical keyboards, google and see.
I use one now and i cant use anything else :D

My my, the following images must be posted.

Spoiler :

The only thing you can't do with a Model M is shower together, because they don't have liquid drain holes.

http://www.sb-innovation.de/attachme...chmentid=21316

Relegating the Control key to a corner? What a tragedy.

http://www.sb-innovation.de/attachme...chmentid=21317

Anyway, mammamia11 is right and see https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/...ical_keyboards. Cherry switches are great, but just like with mice, you won't know until you actually have the keyboard in front of you and have used it for a while.

If you're on a tight budget, keyboards from 2000s era HP computers are good; of course, they're rubber cup stuff and nowhere on the same level.

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Originally Posted by Master Razor

The question is this: are there any other keyboards on the market with the same feel and functionality of these old M keyboards?

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What made the Model M keyboards feel the way they did is, that they were not mechanical keyboards. IBM used springs, which is why these style of keyboards is called 'buckling-spring keyboard'. There is an american company that produces the 'New Model M'. They are called Unicomp if I remember correctly and they try to stay as close to the original keyboards as possible.

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Originally Posted by cybvik

There is an american company that produces the 'New Model M'. They are called Unicomp if I remember correctly and they try to stay as close to the original keyboards as possible.

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What's the price on those things? Here you can't find the (old) Model M for less than $200.

I just looked it up, the Model M bootleg costs about 104$

https://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/UKBD

If the quality really is on par with the originals, then that's a good investment for a serious typist.

http://www.sb-innovation.de/attachme...chmentid=21323

Spoiler Ssssssss!:

http://www.sb-innovation.de/attachme...chmentid=21324

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Originally Posted by anon

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Exactly. And that's the other problem. I recently found out about the Compose key. The F-fleet I already knew from back in the day. The thing is, I'm looking for something specific, a keyboard with the most completed keyset. For example, all F-keys, and Compose, and whatever I'm missing. Through the years, manufacturers just kept on reducing keys, more and more to the piece of crap we have today on our 14" notebooks.

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Originally Posted by Master Razor

The thing is, I'm looking for something specific, a keyboard with the most completed keyset. For example, all F-keys, and Compose, and whatever I'm missing.

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http://www.sb-innovation.de/attachme...chmentid=21325

With that said, do you use all function keys? And what do you want another twelve for?

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Through the years, manufacturers just kept on reducing keys, more and more to the piece of crap we have today on our 14" notebooks.

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