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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: fragment on Thu, 26 August 2010, 15:56:36

Title: IBM Model M equivalent?
Post by: fragment on Thu, 26 August 2010, 15:56:36

Hi,

Would a 'DAS Model S Professional Keyboard' be an equivalent or suitable replacement for an IBM Model M?

Thanks.

fragment

Title: IBM Model M equivalent?
Post by: keyboardlover on Fri, 27 August 2010, 07:44:57

Quote from: fragment;217006

Hi,

Would a 'DAS Model S Professional Keyboard' be an equivalent or suitable replacement for an IBM Model M?

Thanks.

fragment

Depends what you want to replace it with. If you want to replace it with nearly the identical thing, go with ripster's advice. The Model S (Silent) has brown cherries, which are mechanical, tactile, non-clicky switches. Because they're non-clicky, they don't make a lot of noise. They feel a lot different from bucking springs (the switches that the Model M uses).

Title: IBM Model M equivalent?
Post by: didjamatic on Fri, 27 August 2010, 07:57:56

Fragment, welcome to geekhack!

Can you tell us more about what you want?  Model M's are all over ebay, so if it's a M you seek, check there.  If you're wanting something similar or different, help us understand what you are looking for.

Title: IBM Model M equivalent?
Post by: fragment on Wed, 01 September 2010, 12:24:14

Thanks! I actually ended up purchasing the Das Keyboard Model S Professional Silent. Loving it! Trying to do some research to see if they have any custom keycaps.

Title: IBM Model M equivalent?
Post by: keyboardlover on Wed, 01 September 2010, 14:37:17

Quote from: fragment;218867

Thanks! I actually ended up purchasing the Das Keyboard Model S Professional Silent. Loving it! Trying to do some research to see if they have any custom keycaps.

Nice choice...I like cherry browns. Glad you found a good replacement.