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[Sold, looks like] '91 Model M's, p/n 1398601 (Lexmark logo), v. clean, $69
« on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 00:44:59 »
IBM by Lexmark Model M "Clicky" Mechanical Keyboard AT Connector 1398601 1991












The only Model M Lexmark produced under their own name. It wasn't long ago that Brandon at Clicky Keyboards was saying, "We have not seen this keyboard in any other keyboard collection." They've turned up now and then since, but they're never a common sight.

As I post this, the seller has 9 available, and they look extra-clean. They have the big IBM-style label, too, rather than Lexmark's later wimpy, afterthought-looking one.
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Re: '91 Model M's, p/n 1398601 (Lexmark logo), v. clean, $69 shipped
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 07:52:20 »
Those are really nice. I really like this Lexmark logo.
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Re: '91 Model M's, p/n 1398601 (Lexmark logo), v. clean, $69 shipped
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 17:33:29 »
It's wacky when you think about it: In 1991, Lexmark—IBM's former MK division, which had become sold off as a private company—was still making Model M's for IBM, and at the same time, making Model M clones (they even say "Model M") and selling them under their own name. I wonder if they even asked IBM for permission, or at least gave them a heads-up?
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Re: '91 Model M's, p/n 1398601 (Lexmark logo), v. clean, $69 shipped
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 07 February 2018, 05:35:11 »
2 left.
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Re: '91 Model M's, p/n 1398601 (Lexmark logo), v. clean, $69 shipped
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 07 February 2018, 19:44:07 »
All gone now.
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Re: '91 Model M's, p/n 1398601 (Lexmark logo), v. clean, $69 shipped
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 08 February 2018, 17:17:31 »
This was definitely a great deal. I already had two of these but these ones were older judging by the listings pictures.
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