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geekhack Community => Ergonomics => Topic started by: victheslik on Sun, 24 August 2008, 15:56:47

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: victheslik on Sun, 24 August 2008, 15:56:47

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Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: itlnstln on Sun, 24 August 2008, 16:00:16

I hate you, Vic.  Thanks... :)

I always get depressed when I see these on sale.  I want one so bad.  This would be my dream keyboard.  Every time they sell, it's like $400 or something.

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: victheslik on Sun, 24 August 2008, 16:12:24

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Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: lowpoly on Sun, 24 August 2008, 16:12:39

There was one last week that went for $542 so this looks like the famous follow-up we've seen before. This one actually looks better.

Here's the link to last week's:

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=380055123048

In both cases no int'l shipping = no bidders from Japan. But I might be a bit paranoid here. :)

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Quote from: victheslik;7805

I also found this keyboard, but I am curious as to know if anyone know what kind of switches are these, I don't believe I have read/encountered these before

The first C64 has a Mitsumi keyboard that uses the same spring placement. IIRC the keycap interface is different though. Can't check that right now.

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: bhtooefr on Sun, 24 August 2008, 18:33:50

The way to win is to use jBidWatcher, sniping at an insanely high price... but the problem is, everyone else knows that, too.

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: victheslik on Sun, 24 August 2008, 18:42:16

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Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: bhtooefr on Sun, 24 August 2008, 18:52:13

If you snipe by hand, open two windows/tabs, and arrange them next to each other (or on different monitors, if that's how you roll.

Window #1 is the auction page.

Window #2 is the confirm bid screen, with the stupid high bid.

Refresh window #1 to update the clock.

As soon as you want to snipe, confirm the bid in window #2.

The closest snipe I've ever pulled off was 4 seconds (bidding on something for my mom.) But that's not my best snipe.

My best snipe was on my cell phone. With a minute to go, the cable went out... so, I fired up Opera Mini, logged in, and just placed the bid.

Got the bid in... with 7 seconds. And I wasn't even really sniping at that point. :eek:

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: victheslik on Sun, 24 August 2008, 18:55:46

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Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: iMav on Sun, 24 August 2008, 19:23:12

Quote from: victheslik;7824

Does anybody know if benippon sells the happy hacking keyboard case, and If i remember correctly iMAV posted the pictures of the inside of the case, but I don't remember which post that was if someone could possibly link that.... :D?

Check it (http://geekhack.org/showpost.php?p=2219&postcount=55).

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: victheslik on Sun, 24 August 2008, 19:33:15

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Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: iMav on Sun, 24 August 2008, 19:35:34

Quote from: victheslik;7828

Hmmm, do you know if benippon carries the case iMAV :D?

If you tell them you want to buy one, they'll likely list it.

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: lowpoly on Mon, 25 August 2008, 04:10:21

I asked them when I bought my HHKB and they said they couldn't provide it. That's why I went with Crescent (which was cheaper anyway).

That was some months ago though, can't hurt to ask again.

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: victheslik on Mon, 25 August 2008, 04:24:55

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Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: lowpoly on Mon, 25 August 2008, 05:01:06

Quote from: sofa king;7809

The first C64 has a Mitsumi keyboard that uses the same spring placement. IIRC the keycap interface is different though. Can't check that right now.

Just had another look at the C64. The interface is different, looks similar to Cherry.

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: alpslover on Mon, 25 August 2008, 09:24:41

Quote from: victheslik;7805

- I also found this keyboard, but I am curious as to know if anyone know what kind of switches are these, I don't believe I have read/encountered these before -

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-Mechanical-Keyboard-METAL-BOTTOM-XT-style_W0QQitemZ260278320412QQihZ016QQcategoryZ170QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

they're keytronic capacitives.  not very pleasant to type on.

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: Chuque on Tue, 26 August 2008, 00:20:31

SO are any geekhackers bidding on this one?  if so I'll politely bow out.

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: victheslik on Tue, 26 August 2008, 00:26:33

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Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 26 August 2008, 07:49:07

I'll only bid on it if it stays below $150 USD (yeah, right).  The last few I have seen have been well north of $350.  While I really want one, that's a little too much for me to spend on a keyboard right now, maybe in a few years, though.  I'll probably get another Evolution as a backup and call it quits (until there is another ergonomic, mechanical kb I want to try :) )

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: Chuque on Fri, 29 August 2008, 01:44:47

seriously 610 dollars ?  I thought I was pretty nutty  but damn...

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: xsphat on Fri, 29 August 2008, 01:46:24

Who bought this keyboard? He's gotta be on here.

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: victheslik on Fri, 29 August 2008, 01:46:50

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Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: iMav on Fri, 29 August 2008, 06:30:05

Quote from: itlnstln;7947

I'll probably get another Evolution as a backup and call it quits (until there is another ergonomic, mechanical kb I want to try :) )

I'm really surprised that none of the ergo-layout fans here have tried DataDesk's SmartBoard (http://www.datadesktech.com/desktop_sb.html).

White clicky alps key switches (I believe).  If I was in to the ergo boards, I would DEFINITELY own one.

Title: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: itlnstln on Fri, 29 August 2008, 07:22:04

Quote from: iMav;8069

I'm really surprised that none of the ergo-layout fans here have tried DataDesk's SmartBoard (http://www.datadesktech.com/desktop_sb.html).

White clicky alps key switches (I believe).  If I was in to the ergo boards, I would DEFINITELY own one.

I think I might try that one eventually.  Although, it kinda looks like a cross of the MS Natural (original) and a keyboard designed for children (with the purple keys).  I was going to buy this one at one time, they are hard to come by.  I think they are in between the first and second series manufacturing-wise, and many stores are out of stock.  These days, I like the look of my Evolution, too.

Title: Re: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: MC Qwerty on Sat, 24 March 2018, 11:57:33

Nice

Title: Re: IBM Model M15 Ergonomic split keyboard by Lexmark (EBAY)
Post by: hoggy on Sun, 25 March 2018, 04:22:33

Quote from: MC Qwerty on Sat, 24 March 2018, 11:57:33

Nice

That's some serious necro posting.  I know the forum can get quiet at times...