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Title: IBM 5251 Beam Spring BIN $125 + $55 shipping (!)
Post by: E TwentyNine on Fri, 01 November 2013, 20:35:30
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321241034772

Just got sold, figured I'd post it anyway as it is a pretty rare find...

Anyone here pick this up?
Title: Re: IBM 5251 Beam Spring BIN $125 + $55 shipping (!)
Post by: 127001 on Fri, 01 November 2013, 21:37:13
Yeah, I 'my wicked drunk and just bought it. Super happy about it  :)

Thanks for posting it, was trying to find the listing again but couldn't lol
Title: Re: IBM 5251 Beam Spring BIN $125 + $55 shipping (!)
Post by: fohat.digs on Fri, 01 November 2013, 22:13:24
Quote from: 127001 on Fri, 01 November 2013, 21:37:13
just bought it.

We need to see your review.
Title: Re: IBM 5251 Beam Spring BIN $125 + $55 shipping (!)
Post by: AKIMbO on Fri, 01 November 2013, 22:20:35
Quote from: 127001 on Fri, 01 November 2013, 21:37:13
Yeah, I 'my wicked drunk and just bought it. Super happy about it  :)

Thanks for posting it, was trying to find the listing again but couldn't lol

Best post on geekhack tonight!
Title: Re: IBM 5251 Beam Spring BIN $125 + $55 shipping (!)
Post by: E TwentyNine on Fri, 01 November 2013, 23:28:09
Quote from: 127001 on Fri, 01 November 2013, 21:37:13
Yeah, I 'my wicked drunk and just bought it. Super happy about it  :)

Thanks for posting it, was trying to find the listing again but couldn't lol

Lemme guess - you bought the pair of M2's too?
Title: Re: IBM 5251 Beam Spring BIN $125 + $55 shipping (!)
Post by: 127001 on Fri, 01 November 2013, 23:58:17
Quote from: E TwentyNine on Fri, 01 November 2013, 23:28:09
Quote from: 127001 on Fri, 01 November 2013, 21:37:13
Yeah, I 'my wicked drunk and just bought it. Super happy about it  :)

Thanks for posting it, was trying to find the listing again but couldn't lol

Lemme guess - you bought the pair of M2's too?

Quote from: E TwentyNine on Fri, 01 November 2013, 23:28:09
Quote from: 127001 on Fri, 01 November 2013, 21:37:13
Yeah, I 'my wicked drunk and just bought it. Super happy about it  :)

Thanks for posting it, was trying to find the listing again but couldn't lol

Lemme guess - you bought the pair of M2's too?

Naw, didn't buy no m2. Bought an m15 last week thougb
Title: Re: IBM 5251 Beam Spring BIN $125 + $55 shipping (!)
Post by: E TwentyNine on Sat, 02 November 2013, 12:03:01
Here's something for your new keyboard.

Beamspring USB controller: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45097 and http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/beamspring-usb-controller-t6044-120.html
Title: Re: IBM 5251 Beam Spring BIN $125 + $55 shipping (!)
Post by: 127001 on Sat, 02 November 2013, 12:45:10
Quote from: E TwentyNine on Sat, 02 November 2013, 12:03:01
Here's something for your new keyboard.

Beamspring USB controller: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45097 and http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/beamspring-usb-controller-t6044-120.html

Thanks for the info! Looks like I bought myself quite the project :P. Should be fun.