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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: nz_nails on Thu, 11 August 2011, 23:16:37

Title: IBM Model M (52g9700)
Post by: nz_nails on Thu, 11 August 2011, 23:16:37

Hey new guy here, heard this is the place to be for mech keyboards

Just got me an IBM model m (52g9700), So far i have to say this thing is awesome, I am never going back to a non mech keyboard.

Mine seems to be different to others I have Green ALT keys and the word "FAX" on the front the number 4 key, I was wondering if you guys new any info on this model number (52g9700) and why the ALT keys are green

Cheers guys

Edit: I hope this is the right place for this thread

Title: IBM Model M (52g9700)
Post by: False_Dmitry_II on Fri, 12 August 2011, 00:46:44

There are lots of different sets of keys. You just happened to get something that wasn't ordered to be completely standard.

Title: IBM Model M (52g9700)
Post by: kinkng on Fri, 12 August 2011, 07:58:30

A lot of folks think that the green ALT key is more desireable than the black one (me included).

Title: IBM Model M (52g9700)
Post by: theferenc on Fri, 12 August 2011, 11:35:03

I also prefer the green alt. It just adds a nice splash of color to an otherwise fairly drab colored board. I still think it's one of the best looking keyboards out there, though.

Title: IBM Model M (52g9700)
Post by: nz_nails on Fri, 12 August 2011, 17:45:35

Thanks for the info guys. Mine has just green lettering on the ALT key if that is what you thought I meant. Also just noticed one more thing it has Green "SysRq" on the front of the print screen key and a black "break" on the front of the pause key.

Cheers guys