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geekhack Marketplace => Classifieds => Topic started by: czarek on Sat, 27 August 2011, 02:18:03

Title: Giant Behemoth for a Tiny Midget
Post by: czarek on Sat, 27 August 2011, 02:18:03

Hi I've recently acquired IBM Model F Terminal board which is nearly as new condition (only few scratches on a backplate metal). Switches are super smooth and light, much better than Unicomp or Model M. Also the layout is more logical than Model F AT. The problem for me is its size actually. I thought it's going to be a great daily driver but I can't fit it on my desk.
Because of that I'd like to swap it for a IBM Model M Space Saving, either NIB or used but bolt modded with new springs and pivot plates from Unicomp.
If there won't be any trade offers I'm fine selling it for around 200 EUR or some good offer.
Pics of the Model F:
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Title: Giant Behemoth for a Tiny Midget
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 27 August 2011, 19:47:26

While this post title sounds more suited for a website like craigslist, the guy you want to talk to here is named "Kalrykh".

Title: Giant Behemoth for a Tiny Midget
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Sat, 27 August 2011, 20:51:09

I'm confused. Why is this board worth so much? Aren't these a dime a dozen on eBay?

Title: Giant Behemoth for a Tiny Midget
Post by: theferenc on Sat, 27 August 2011, 21:33:26

It's a Model F, not a Model M. These are pretty rare, but they aren't easily usable without an adapter, if I'm not mistaken. Kishy, czarek, is that accurate?

Title: Giant Behemoth for a Tiny Midget
Post by: trievalot on Sat, 27 August 2011, 22:07:57

Kishy can solve that for you if you are willing to part with a few dollars (maybe 100 of them :))

Title: Giant Behemoth for a Tiny Midget
Post by: slueth on Sat, 27 August 2011, 22:11:27

You can get it to work with a teensy, there is a guide somewhere in this forums.  A whole bunch of here received some used model f off ebay and did a group buy for em.

Title: Giant Behemoth for a Tiny Midget
Post by: czarek on Sun, 28 August 2011, 04:18:55

It will require adapter indeed and I've already ordered teensy. I'm gonna include it with the keyboard when it arrives and the new owner wants it. And honestly I'd love to keep this board as it's a joy to type but I can't fit it on my desk but maybe after I use it for a while with teensy I'll just buy a bigger desk to fit it :)