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Title: M4 complete with separate numpad
Post by: ed_avis on Thu, 29 November 2012, 14:06:24

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140574752386

IBM Keyboard 139745, 82F0379, 1397470

This looks like a new IBM M4 (the cute buckling-rubber-sleeve mini keyboard, but without trackpoint) and its accompanying numpad which you can plug in.  There are three of them in total.

Title: Re: M4 complete with separate numpad
Post by: Parabellum on Thu, 29 November 2012, 18:39:36

.. $100

Title: Re: M4 complete with separate numpad
Post by: ed_avis on Fri, 30 November 2012, 04:35:31

I agree $100 seems a bit steep, even if it is a new matching set of keyboard+numpad.  You can 'make offer' though.  Apparently they've sold three out of six already, so either there are people willing to pay a hundred bucks, or the seller is willing to accept less.

Title: Re: M4 complete with separate numpad
Post by: Jim66 on Fri, 30 November 2012, 09:55:37

Yeah, little bit on the steep side. They don't show up on ebay that often though.

I'm not entirely convinced these are new. The label on the back looks pretty old and worn.

Title: Re: M4 complete with separate numpad
Post by: litster on Fri, 30 November 2012, 10:15:40

M4-1 are more common.  M4 with not mouse stick is rare.  The sticker looks suspicious though.

Title: Re: M4 complete with separate numpad
Post by: quake4mhg on Sat, 01 December 2012, 23:05:10

Nice design! Why can't manufacturers make this kind of keyboard anymore? Sorry, off topic  \ ;D

Title: Re: M4 complete with separate numpad
Post by: Folio on Mon, 06 January 2014, 13:54:03

duuuuuuuuuude. I want it so bad. But I'd much rather have the m4-1 with the trackpoint. Can't find any though. Then again, I really didn't look that hard. But duuuuuuuuuuuuuude. Would love either. Typing on these feels like smooth silky chalk from a smarties wrapper.

Title: Re: M4 complete with separate numpad
Post by: E TwentyNine on Mon, 06 January 2014, 15:52:31

(http://i.imgur.com/4puklG6.jpg)

Title: Re: M4 complete with separate numpad
Post by: bazemk1979 on Mon, 06 January 2014, 23:31:29

lol talking about raising the thread from the graveyard

Title: Re: M4 complete with separate numpad
Post by: jabar on Tue, 07 January 2014, 00:57:42

consider the listing is still active...