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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: weipim on Tue, 03 May 2011, 22:13:46

Title: hmmmm, ibm model M is quite interesting.
Post by: weipim on Tue, 03 May 2011, 22:13:46

I just received my brand new model M i bought from a thread of rispter on ebay, I always wanted to try the buckling springs and i didn't know what it feels exactly, I was very close to get a unicomp but for the same price I got the classic model M so i guess I am really happy.

I have to say that the keys are a little bit stiff, requires more force to press, its like a lighter black mx with clickyness...

Title: hmmmm, ibm model M is quite interesting.
Post by: weipim on Tue, 03 May 2011, 22:15:29

for every keyboard lover, I think a model M is a must have~

Title: hmmmm, ibm model M is quite interesting.
Post by: gilgam on Wed, 04 May 2011, 01:44:46

i thought it was stiffer than black  ?

Title: hmmmm, ibm model M is quite interesting.
Post by: brkim1324 on Wed, 04 May 2011, 01:53:26

I want to have IBM M too. Will get it as soon as I feel like it.
But there are many models right?
Which one is you recommend? Like the best quality overall and the typing feeling and the general overall?

Title: hmmmm, ibm model M is quite interesting.
Post by: xwhatsit on Wed, 04 May 2011, 02:58:28

Pretty much all the same in terms of typing feel. Differences between Unicomps and early IBMs and late IBMs are pretty subtle, really. Unicomps are slightly lighter in keyfeel by about 5g, but nothing really earth-shattering.

Quality, well, the early IBMs were almost certainly better (thicker steel plate, nicer printing). But again, there's not much in it.

If you want to be safe, get a Unicomp. They're not too far off an early IBM M, and because they're brand new, you know the rivets will all be OK. Plus you can get USB version or a 104-key version with Meta keys if that's what floats your boat.

Title: hmmmm, ibm model M is quite interesting.
Post by: slueth on Wed, 04 May 2011, 03:06:25

<<-------Buckling springs daytime, topre at night, cherry brown for gaming.

Title: hmmmm, ibm model M is quite interesting.
Post by: HaveANiceDay on Wed, 04 May 2011, 10:50:28

Quote from: brkim1324;341396

But there are many models right?
Which one is you recommend?

Get the M model.
HAHA I SO FUNNY

Title: hmmmm, ibm model M is quite interesting.
Post by: HaveANiceDay on Wed, 04 May 2011, 13:13:39

Well, Hitler counts...
But it doesn't matter, as I am actually a Serbian ninja in disguise.