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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: M-88 on Thu, 22 August 2013, 07:50:00

Title: New here (Kind of) Model M Collector!
Post by: M-88 on Thu, 22 August 2013, 07:50:00

Hello there!

I sold a keyboard to someone who referred me to this site. Not sure what his username is, though.

I have (had?) 4 or 5 spring model M's, a Unicomp Germanic layout and 3 or 4 dome Model M's ... the dome ones are odd, but I have a few. I also have 5 or 6 of the compaq trackball keybards. I'm not sure what it is, but I really enjoy playing around with different keyboards, etc.

I have quite the collection ... aside from what is listed above.

I'm the guy that hunts around the thrift shops trying to find that one cool keyboard! Currently on the hunt for Keytronics. A local computer OEM (Nexlink / Seneca Data) used them for YEARS, so there's no shortage of them ... it's just hard trying to find them when they come around.

-Mike

Title: Re: New here (Kind of) Model M Collector!
Post by: snoopy on Thu, 22 August 2013, 08:20:38

Welcome to geekhack

Title: Re: New here (Kind of) Model M Collector!
Post by: eth0s on Sun, 25 August 2013, 19:27:10

welcome to GH.

Maybe try one of the newer mechanical keyboards?  You just need access to our classifieds to get one for a good price.  That way you don't have to troll around musty old shops.

So spam you post count up to 60 and get a new(ish) keyboard.

Title: Re: New here (Kind of) Model M Collector!
Post by: M-88 on Mon, 26 August 2013, 13:19:57

I already have over 50 keyboards in my possession.

Between that and all of the Jeep parts, it's getting cozy.

Title: Re: New here (Kind of) Model M Collector!
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Mon, 26 August 2013, 13:25:25

Welcome!

Title: Re: New here (Kind of) Model M Collector!
Post by: Lawngahnome on Mon, 26 August 2013, 23:41:32

Welcome.

Title: Re: New here (Kind of) Model M Collector!
Post by: devilockz on Wed, 28 August 2013, 01:58:37

welcome bro !!  :thumb:

Title: Re: New here (Kind of) Model M Collector!
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 28 August 2013, 03:51:28

Quote from: M-88 on Thu, 22 August 2013, 07:50:00

I'm the guy that hunts around the thrift shops trying to find that one cool keyboard! Currently on the hunt for Keytronics. A local computer OEM (Nexlink / Seneca Data) used them for YEARS, so there's no shortage of them ... it's just hard trying to find them when they come around.

-Mike

That is STILL the only way to find valid keyboards.  Ebay is okay but actually driving out to someone's place and rummaging through boxes of stuff to find that much older keyboard, still sends a shock of electricity into my tiny brain.

Incomparable feeling when you find that special keyboard in a near perfect condition.