IBM Model F AT Customized & Rebuilt, Xwhatsit, Buckling Spring KeyboardAt $385 plus (modest) shipping, few of us could snap up something like this on a whim. But I'm counting it as a Great Find because, well, it's so awesome.
I happen to know it's the work of GH member
just_add_coffee. I can't imagine how many hours he had to put into this—but I'm guessing that, even at this price, he's probably not making much more than minimum wage. :?)
Now, I know some IBM purists are going to see this and say (or at least think), "Not authentic! All that color? And
backlighting a Model F? Sacrilege!" And so on.
Personally, though, I love what he's done. It's relatively restrained—we've all seen much wilder mods—and shows wit and class, IMHO. The textured paint is a nice retro look. And he's even included a color-coordinated cable (or CCC, as we say in the keeb community).
Sorry, purists, but I'm impressed. If you aren't as enthusiastic as I am, you're welcome to move along to the next topic.
Okay, I'll stop babbling now, and may take a mild sedative.