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Title: IBM Model F terminal keyboard on ebay
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 07 February 2012, 09:23:05

This looks like a Model F terminal keyboard. I have noticed that this seller posts interesting items from time to time, but at fairly high prices and without pictures.

I have never bought from them, and cannot make a recommendation, but this may be a place to get one of these great boards.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380409472383&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380409472383&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123)

Title: IBM Model F terminal keyboard on ebay
Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 07 February 2012, 19:57:09

I'm not familiar with the model number, is the 6110346 XT or AT? I think the 6110344 is a terminal 'board.

Edit: yeah, a quick google and recycledgoods (they're sweet) reveals a 122-key
http://www.recycledgoods.com/products/IBM-6110346-Model-F-keyboard.html

Title: IBM Model F terminal keyboard on ebay
Post by: DaemonRaccoon on Tue, 07 February 2012, 20:20:46

I know the 6110345 certainly is a Terminal 'board, I have one. It has a 240° 5 Pin DIN connector, rather than a 180° 5-Pin DIN (AT/XT).

Only one way to find out!

Title: IBM Model F terminal keyboard on ebay
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 07 February 2012, 20:23:15

I have bought three 6110347s that were 122-key terminal keyboards.

Title: IBM Model F terminal keyboard on ebay
Post by: h2gofast on Mon, 13 February 2012, 22:14:59

Do people really buy the terminal keyboards, I might have a couple.

Title: IBM Model F terminal keyboard on ebay
Post by: ed_avis on Tue, 14 February 2012, 03:59:57

'Exceptionally easy to use on modern systems' - so Soarer's mod is not needed for the Model F terminal keyboards?

Title: IBM Model F terminal keyboard on ebay
Post by: ed_avis on Tue, 14 February 2012, 09:32:13

Heh, I see - and I didn't properly read your comment.  I have a couple of PC-XT keyboards which I guess I really ought to wire up if it's that easy.  The terminal board does have a nice layout but it is so big (I have seen the photos of the famous 'space unsaver').  The AT keyboard is svelte by comparison.

Title: IBM Model F terminal keyboard on ebay
Post by: ed_avis on Fri, 09 March 2012, 07:45:29

I bought this, it has arrived, and I'll be posting a thread about it shortly.

Title: IBM Model F terminal keyboard on ebay
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 10 March 2012, 16:52:44

Bytheway, For you Australians, there's a place that has some old IBM gear advertised pretty cheap.
http://www.a1usedcomputers.com.au/shop/prodView.asp?idproduct=2531

Title: IBM Model F terminal keyboard on ebay
Post by: fohat.digs on Sat, 10 March 2012, 19:34:00

40 dollars is not bad, US or AUS

No pictures makes it less desirable - F-122 spacebars have odd, small-diameter wire stabilizers and might present a problem/complication if you have to find a replacement.

Title: IBM Model F terminal keyboard on ebay
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 10 March 2012, 21:01:28

I wasn't really put off by the no-picture. They have pictures of most of their other 'boards (including an F XT for $50) I have e-mailed them about another of their keyboards, and they were very nice to deal with. Shipping was too expensive for me, though.

I inquired about their 1392980 (terminal SSK), by the way.
http://www.a1usedcomputers.com.au/shop/prodView.asp?idproduct=2525 ($40. Not bad.)

Here's their IBM keyboard page:
http://www.a1usedcomputers.com.au/shop/prodList.asp?idCategory=97

WYSE:
http://www.a1usedcomputers.com.au/shop/prodList.asp?idCategory=102

122-key (model F maybe?) for $35
http://www.a1usedcomputers.com.au/shop/prodView.asp?idproduct=2533

What's up with the green and yellow on this one?
http://www.a1usedcomputers.com.au/shop/prodView.asp?idproduct=2491

I know they are official IBM, as Webwit has a replacement keycap box frmo IBM that contains them. What are they for?

Finally: you thigth the F XT has a weird layout?
http://www.a1usedcomputers.com.au/shop/prodView.asp?idproduct=2461

Title: IBM Model F terminal keyboard on ebay
Post by: ed_avis on Sun, 01 April 2012, 10:48:49

Followup thread: http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?29425

fohat.digs, you were absolutely right, it does indeed have a duff spacebar (pinched from a Model M) which doesn't fit right.