Author Topic: Model M...maybe taking the plunge. (Read 10118 times)

ashort · « **on:** Tue, 19 August 2008, 13:46:56 »

I am making a trip to Detroit to help a client move down the street. Lots of fun technical details to be addressed when they do that. The last time I was there, I found two Model M's collecting dust in the computer room (unplugged...in a box) and I am going to try to rescue them (legally) when I get there. There might be 1 or 2 free Model M's for me. =-D

bigpook · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 19 August 2008, 14:12:11 »

Is that unplugged in the box as meaning NIB?

ashort · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 19 August 2008, 14:16:57 »

No. No way NIB. Not "NIB", "uiab". ("used in a box")

=-D

xsphat · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 19 August 2008, 14:41:20 »

Do it. I would always take a free Model M, and I have in the past. And this new one I have is the shizzie, so I think you might like to try one as well.

bigpook · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 19 August 2008, 14:43:27 »

That would be a killer find, a NIB Model M....I can almost smell the factory fresh plastic.....

ashort · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 19 August 2008, 14:47:34 »

Quote from: bigpook;7583

That would be a killer find, a NIB Model M....I can almost smell the factory fresh plastic.....

It wouldn't be NIB for long, because I wouldn't believe it was a real M. =-D

xsphat · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 19 August 2008, 14:53:27 »

Ohhh, plastic ...

graywolf · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 19 August 2008, 20:29:57 »

Quote from: bigpook;7583

That would be a killer find, a NIB Model M....I can almost smell the factory fresh plastic.....

GRIN!

iMav · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 19 August 2008, 22:28:48 »

Quote from: bigpook;7583

That would be a killer find, a NIB Model M....I can almost smell the factory fresh plastic.....

Yes, new Model M's rock.

Especially new 84-key spacesavers.

xsphat · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 19 August 2008, 22:53:09 »

AS far as 84 key space savers go, 15 year olds aren't too bad either

bhtooefr · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 20 August 2008, 10:25:37 »

I'm going to guess that the first part of that sentence wasn't there 11 hours ago?

Ulysses31 · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 20 August 2008, 10:42:27 »

They're so easy to stuff into the trunk of a car. Prove me wrong!

xsphat · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 20 August 2008, 12:21:49 »

Quote from: Ulysses31;7633

They're so easy to stuff into the trunk of a car. Prove me wrong!

What, fifteen year olds?

Ulysses31 · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 20 August 2008, 12:24:42 »

MODEL-Ms!

ashort · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 20 August 2008, 12:29:56 »

Threads deteriorate so quickly these days.

=-D

lexicon · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 20 August 2008, 20:35:45 »

I found 1993 Lexmark model Ms new in the box on eBay last year -- guy had "quite a few" -- I bought two. They were actually brand new. I still have one in the box, never opened it.

Gee, I sure hope there's really a keyboard in there.

xsphat · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 21 August 2008, 01:01:10 »

How could you not at least look at it?

bigpook · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 21 August 2008, 05:26:32 »

How cool is that....That would be nice find, on ebay no less.

lexicon · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 21 August 2008, 10:07:08 »

OK, I'm gonna look at it. Stand by.

lexicon · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 21 August 2008, 10:27:54 »

It's a board!

itlnstln · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 21 August 2008, 10:31:57 »

Quote from: lexicon;7663

It's a board!

Show Image

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Congratulations!!! What's it's name? Can I hold it? Does it type through the night yet?

*Passes out cigars*

iMav · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 21 August 2008, 11:14:38 »

Quote from: lexicon;7662

OK, I'm gonna look at it. Stand by.

hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

megarat · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 22 August 2008, 00:14:03 »

Quote from: iMav;7615

Yes, new Model M's rock.

Especially new 84-key spacesavers.

Like these?:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250284057755&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015

(This isn't my auction ... I'm just providing a public service.)

-cam

xsphat · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 22 August 2008, 00:54:44 »

I saw that auction too. I have two of them already, but I still may pick one of them up.

Another gray label like the one I'm on right now just went for $152.50 American. Here: (this link won't be active forever)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120293633683&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:1123

iMav · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 22 August 2008, 03:01:31 »

Quote from: megarat;7712

Like these?

I was thinking more along the lines of my Model M mini that was assembled just less than a year ago (Check it)...but DANG! New old stock 84-key spacesavers? That is awesome!

If the majority of these don't go to geekhack members, I'll be very disappointed.

bhtooefr · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 22 August 2008, 08:48:01 »

My problem with the SpaceSaver is it's not an M13 spacesaver.

Actually, as I've said before, my ideal spacesaver is an 87-key Model M2 (thin profile) with a TrackPoint. And make it a real TrackPoint IV, please, none of this force sensing resistor crap.

iMav · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 22 August 2008, 09:24:51 »

Quote from: bhtooefr;7722

My problem with the SpaceSaver is it's not an M13 spacesaver.

Actually, as I've said before, my ideal spacesaver is an 87-key Model M2 (thin profile) with a TrackPoint. And make it a real TrackPoint IV, please, none of this force sensing resistor crap.

AFAIK, the M13's are pretty much the same as the Endurapro's (same "force sensing resistor" trackpoint). Maybe some earlier M13 models are different.

I agree that the current trackpoint's are the best and would be a great improvement over what is on the Endurapro's...but I think that if you are using one exclusively, you'd get used to it. Switching back and forth between an Endurapro and a recent Thinkpad can be irritating since they are so different in feel.

xsphat · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 22 August 2008, 09:55:38 »

Quote from: iMav;7719

If the majority of these don't go to geekhack members, I'll be very disappointed.

If I had my school money already, I'd buy all of them. The seller didn't put Model M or clicky in the title, and they could go for a much higher price if one of us set up the auction. That one just went for $152.50 and it was used for the love of crap.

bhtooefr · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 22 August 2008, 10:51:03 »

Quote from: iMav;7727

AFAIK, the M13's are pretty much the same as the Endurapro's (same "force sensing resistor" trackpoint). Maybe some earlier M13 models are different.

The only M13s that are the same as the EnduraPros are the ones made in 1999 or later, which are made by Unicomp.

Everything made by Lexmark or Maxi-Switch uses a genuine TrackPoint II, which uses a strain gauge.

Quote from: iMav;7727

I agree that the current trackpoint's are the best and would be a great improvement over what is on the Endurapro's...but I think that if you are using one exclusively, you'd get used to it. Switching back and forth between an Endurapro and a recent Thinkpad can be irritating since they are so different in feel.

It is rather irritating, although I do get used to it quickly, partially because OS X's pointer acceleration behavior is different from Windows, and it actually ends up making the FSR behave a little better. (I use the ThinkPad's built-in keyboard for most stuff, and use the EnduraPro on the Mac.)

iMav · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 17:01:04 »

Quote from: megarat;7712

Like these?:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250284057755&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015

Five hours left. NIB Model M 84-key spacesavers. Tell me that some geekhackers are going to score at least a few of them!

victheslik · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 17:25:09 »

Waves77 · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 18:17:28 »

Quote from: victheslik;7813

You know what I am watching that auction as well, but at times I think at that price I might as well just go buy a Happy Hacking Keyboard (money isn't really the problem, just I can only buy one keyboard [for the time being that is]). The only thing that perplexes me is the color left to choose and which buying service... Geekstuff4u , benippon, crescent buying service... and the color either White with Print, white blank, or black blank, no offence but i think the black with the black print looks cheap to me... well at least the images online make it look that way.

-victheslik

I just ordered yesterday as well, and got the blank on black (I actually think the white one looks cheesy

).

I've used beNippon before for my Filco, and now again for the HHKB Pro 2 - I've been very happy with them. Their listed price also seem to be a bit lower than geekstuff4u..

Waves77 · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 18:25:20 »

Yeah, just checked. beNippon was nearly $30 cheaper - I ended up paying $273.82 including the shipping (which is also faster, 3-5 business days, vs 10-15 at geekstuff4u!).

Didn't check out Crescent though...

iMav · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 18:33:59 »

Quote from: Waves77;7814

I just ordered yesterday as well, and got the blank on black (I actually think the white one looks cheesy ).

I like the blank black best as well (of the available options for purchase)...primarily because the keys are all the same color.

I REALLY like my hybrid one.

victheslik · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 18:36:25 »

iMav · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 18:46:19 »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPqyKoZWdUU&NR=1

I initially thought, "COOL!! Where can I get one of these?" Then realized it was a blue-Cherry-equipped SMK-88 with black keys. (i.e., I already own this keyboard)

victheslik · « **Reply #36 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 18:49:28 »

xsphat · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 20:49:31 »

Quote from: iMav;7812

Five hours left. NIB Model M 84-key spacesavers. Tell me that some geekhackers are going to score at least a few of them!

I just got 2 nice, clean used ones for less than half what each of those are going for now. Not interested.

victheslik · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 20:56:41 »

xsphat · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 21:19:14 »

Quote from: victheslik;7834

I'm still on that ****ty diNOVO I told you about... nearly a year ago... in fact the s key e key and a few others are now starting to pop off... typing on the contact points really suck =\

-victheslik

It's your own fault, man. Since I first heard about your ****ty dinovo I've gone through about 8 keyboards buying and selling, but this is the first time my rotation has has been all new keyboards in a couple years.

Waves77 · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 21:41:00 »

Quote from: iMav;7818

I like the blank black best as well (of the available options for purchase)...primarily because the keys are all the same color.

Yeah, the white one really looks weird to me, I definitely don't like the blue keys along with it. The black font on blank keys doesn't seem that legible anyways, so I figured blank would be best (and keep anybody from using it hhehehe...)

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I REALLY like my hybrid one.

That thing is crazy mad sexy cool indeed

I imagine you already had a Pro 1 and when the Pro 2 came out you morphed?

Waves77 · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 21:46:39 »

Quote from: victheslik;7819

Oh really? Nice! Hmmm, a part of me wants to wait until you recieve yours so I can hear your final opiniobn/judgement on these versus the brown cherries etc.

It seems there's 3 or even 4 people around that just got one or about to get one - you know we are all going to be raving about it and then you'll want one anyways

But yeah, I will post for sure - the brown cherries seem to come close in a way, so I'm really looking forward to trying out the HHKB Pro 2.

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You really think the white with keys look cheesy eh? Hmm, well i guess if you look at it it looks quite clean, but since it shows all the hot keys and what not on the board i guess your right it does look cheesy, -

Well, you know what they say about opinions, but yeah, I really don't like the white one. Besides, a lot of vintage keyboards are white, so it's nice to have a cool looking quality keyboard that actually matches the rest of my hardware

Waves77 · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 22:32:42 »

I liked this little video of the HHKB Pro 2 (blank on black as well):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5CeNunbHto

victheslik · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 24 August 2008, 22:45:57 »

xsphat · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 25 August 2008, 01:08:12 »

The saga continues to unfold, Grasshopper.

victheslik · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 25 August 2008, 01:25:12 »

xsphat · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 25 August 2008, 01:50:18 »

Fill your chair with your trunks,
The HHKB Pro, it THUNKS.

victheslik · « **Reply #47 on:** Mon, 25 August 2008, 02:01:43 »

xsphat · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 25 August 2008, 02:33:39 »

If life were like the sweetest click,
all I'd have to do is play with my

victheslik · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 25 August 2008, 02:43:55 »

xsphat · « **Reply #50 on:** Mon, 25 August 2008, 02:51:16 »

Nope. My Bic (lighter).

victheslik · « **Reply #51 on:** Mon, 25 August 2008, 02:52:54 »

xsphat · « **Reply #52 on:** Mon, 25 August 2008, 02:56:26 »

Hash?

victheslik · « **Reply #53 on:** Mon, 25 August 2008, 03:00:47 »

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Author Topic: Model M...maybe taking the plunge. (Read 10118 times)