You would be correct to think that sir, so much i bought a second. (A classic, not an ultra classic...)
Awesome—now you can use the M's famous "shelf" area for your pens and pencils:
[Writing instruments simulated]You may also find Unicomp's full-size Classic feels a bit more solid than their pared-down Ultra Classic, just because it's that much bigger and heavier. They're both quite enjoyable, though.
I like ultra heavy keys because when I type quickly and tend to slide my hands across the keys the actuation force on the buckling springs is enough to keep me from throwing typos everywhere. This made typing on MX Reds for me look like I was always drunk.
Yep, MX Reds are pretty light. When you're used to
real mechanical boards, Reds feel like there's almost nothing's there. :?)
Speaking of buckling springs, here's what just went into the mail for me:
51G8572 was one of three Model M p/n's made for the IBM RS/6000 system. For this reason, they included a real speaker for system "beep" codes.
Speaker in grille
Ctrl/Act key
I got these IBM and Lexmark examples, made almost exactly one year apart, from the same seller for a mere $29 each, plus modest postage. Deal!
People must see these online, notice the p/n starts with "5", and assume they're from Lexmark's later, cheaper
5xxxxxx series (thin attached cables, lighter cases and plates, scaled-down controllers)—so they don't bother bidding on them.
But no, these are solid, 2nd-generation M's. And because they're often overlooked, they can be a great value.
