first I Gotta ask, how easy are the keys to remove, when you need to clean them? THis keyboard is really filthy, but removing the keys makes them rather 'bad.' I Read they're more difficult to remove than the original Model M, but how much more so? Can the keys get damaged?
:/ Is unicomp decent for gaming as well? RTS's, FPS, and stuff like that.
and finally, USB vs PS2 for the unicomp? Only benefit I've read from PS2 Is NKRO, while for USB you are less likely to damage any pins. :/Though, I'm not sure if the Unicomp has NKRO (though NKRO would be a 'nice' unnecessary extra).
Also, does enhanced quiet touch use the same buckling spring? Or an inferior sort tech who's only benefit is that its quieter?
Well, while I'm gonna get the US Keyboard, I'm kind of curious whats the difference in the Non-US keyboard (105 instead of 104 keys) what does the extra key do? :/
Don't want to hijack the thread but saves another unicomp topic but... does anyone have any experience with them replying to email enquiries? How long should I expect a reply? Thanks.
Older IBM keyboards had two-part keycaps, there was a stem covering the buckling spring switch, and a cap on top of that which had the marking on it. Unicomp usually uses more conventional one part keycaps.I believe beige Unicomp Customizer and SpaceSaver are two-piece mostly. My SpaceSaver is, except for few keys.
I believe beige Unicomp Customizer and SpaceSaver are two-piece mostly. My SpaceSaver is, except for few keys.
Did you get the Customizer?
Old style keyboards, old style communications. Looks like they prefer phone over email.
Not true
They replied to each of my emails...
Maybe they love french ;-)
I bought Unicomp as my first mechanical keyboard, I really love it, it's simply amazing for typing, but I would not recommend it for gaming.
I play a FPS style MMO where I need to press a lot of key combinations (usually Alt+q, Alt+e, Ctrl+q, Ctrl+e, Alt+1, Alt+2 etc.) and use the WASD block at the same time = all this is really hard on my SpaceSaver, much harder than on my previous keyboard (low profile Logitech Ultra-X).
Anyway buckling spring keyboards are perfect, you are not gonna regret it. (I paid like $220 for my SpaceSaver and it was the best PC investment I ever did :cool:)
Old style keyboards, old style communications. Looks like they prefer phone over email.
It really depends on what you play. I play a lot of RTSes, and have played quite a few FPS games on various Model M types, and had no rollover issues (although there was some mad combination I once tried in GTA Vice City that caused issues)
It definitely wouldn't be accurate to say that they're worse than a regular 2KRO board in regards to blocking.
Unfortunately, apparently Apple is going to announce that future Macs will require you to store all your files in the cloud and buy all your programs through the App Store.
Well let's see, Chuck has retired....
i honestly don't see the big problem with using buckling springs for gaming. No appreciable difference compared to rubber domes for me.
I recently bought a SuperSaver M. It's MUCH better than the Customer I had bought months ago. The keycaps feel better, the case feels much better and there isn't as much rattle / squeaks / uneven seams. I think they may have improved their quality control or manufacturing process. Or maybe the SpaceSaver M design just comes out better than the Customizer.
The SpaceSaver is an IBM or a Unicomp?
As we all know, the IBM Spacesaver has rubber sleeve switches.Show Image(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3275203318_99d3a30cca.jpg)
i honestly don't see the big problem with using buckling springs for gaming. No appreciable difference compared to rubber domes for me.
It was the 5576-C01, which was made by Lexmark and thus already had Model M style buckling springs.
The keyboard I showed is the IBM Spacesaver keyboard. Manufacturing designation Model M4 or M4-1 depending on presence of Trackpoint.
Nevertheless, what the poster above said was that they `recently bought a SuperSaver M' (he meant Spacesaver). The Spacesaver M is a Unicomp product with Apple Mac keys and layout. It is, essentially, a 5576-C01, and has nothing to do with the M4 or M4-1 or its rubber sleeves.