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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: xyzzy on Sun, 18 January 2009, 07:51:30

Title: IBM Model M Soft Touch (non-clicky buckling springs)
Post by: xyzzy on Sun, 18 January 2009, 07:51:30

The rare variant with silicon grease applied, to dampen the sound of the buckling springs. Price starts from $59.95.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290290066435

Note that it may have a problem in the electronics, see the item description in the auction.

Title: IBM Model M Soft Touch (non-clicky buckling springs)
Post by: wellington1869 on Sun, 18 January 2009, 13:53:12

I've always been interested in this model (until I bought a 'syringe' of silicon grease and rolled my own). My only concern with this model was the question of how much grease they apply at the factory. I've only seen one review of this product and the impression I got is that they get rid of the click almost completely (the review was kind of vague on that). Whereas I'd want some click to remain (and I was able to do that by controlling how much grease is applied).

Title: IBM Model M Soft Touch (non-clicky buckling springs)
Post by: xyzzy on Sun, 18 January 2009, 14:14:35

Quote from: wellington1869;18611

My only concern with this model was the question of how much grease they apply at the factory. I've only seen one review of this product and the impression I got is that they get rid of the click almost completely (the review was kind of vague on that).

Yep this seems to be confirmed by the seller. He describes the keyboard as non-clicky, even if it retains (a bit of?) tactile feedback.