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*NEW* Unicomp-branded Model M mini is HERE!!!

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iMav:

--- Quote from: xsphat ---What kind of connector is it? PS/2 I'm guessing. But is the cord fixed in the back or is there a plug like my 1988 Model M has?
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PS/2 with removal cord...just like the original.  :)

iMav:

--- Quote from: xsphat ---that is pretty pimpin', dude. I am kind of jealous now.
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I'm quite happy.  I'd like to buy a spare as well.  I emailed them after I received this one to see if they have the supplies available to sell additional ones.  I know that some of you would probably like to have one... :)

Whiskey in the Jar-o:

--- Quote from: iMav ---
--- Quote from: xsphat ---that is pretty pimpin', dude. I am kind of jealous now.
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I'm quite happy.  I'd like to buy a spare as well.  I emailed them after I received this one to see if they have the supplies available to sell additional ones.  I know that some of you would probably like to have one... :)
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I've never used a buckling spring keyboard. How does it compare to clicky Alps? Is it possible to type without hitting bottom after the activation point?

iMav:

--- Quote from: Whiskey in the Jar-o ---I've never used a buckling spring keyboard. How does it compare to clicky Alps? Is it possible to type without hitting bottom after the activation point?
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I've never used an alps keyboard before.  :)

If you are light with your fingers, you need not bottom out.  But it does happen on occasion...but I am typically in the process of releasing pressure when it happens.  It's a bit hard to explain the tactile feel.  There is absolutely no question that you have registered a key press.  A definite click is heard and felt when the spring in the key buckles.  It's quite satisfying.

xsphat:
Buckling springs take much more pressure than Alps do to register, and they are louder than any other switch. Both are very linear and very stable when you press them. With the springs, tension builds slightly while you press that key, then it snaps and the letter shows up on the screen. My Alps keyboards seem smooth throughout the motion.

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