Definitely worth of $666 ;D
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-IBM-Model-M-clicky-Keyboard-Square-Transparent-Crystal-Oscillator-/181338903650?pt=US_Vintage_Computing_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a38a41462
I"ve always been curious about buying a 1390120 because they reputedly 'feel better', but I'm a bit disapproving of the public obsession with metal plates and metal keyboard casings.
I never saw the attraction of the 120-esque models with no LEDs.
Lack of LEDs (I know, easy to do with the Teensy) is mildly bothersome on my modded Fs (numlock is permanently engaged unless I accidentaly turn it off with another keyboard, in which case I would like to know) but Caps Lock is an occasional nuisance.
The oldest models are very nice with the heavy plates, I will give you that, but a 120 looks like a part donor to me.
To put some perspective on the issue this keyboard is even rarer than SSK, Industrial and M15 put together.That's like saying the SSK is rarer than the SSK, industrial and M15 put together, since there are more of those three items than there are of just the one.
I guess he doesn't know how poorly Mother Teresa took care of people.
I believe he said he would sell it at discount to a GH'er.
Sure, I'd also be willing to autograph it.I believe he said he would sell it at discount to a GH'er.
$550 +$150 shipping?
Remember Ripster prophecy about it:Good thing this isn't "GeekWhack"Show Image(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4964/op1x.png)
Still a ridiculous price for a Model M, even if you dropped it down to $200 shipped.I don't know. It's an uncommon layout, in fantastic shape, with some neat features (that mirror finish on the plate: I don't know if I've seen it elsewhere) Most of those would drive the price up significantly from what a normal M or even a normal 1390120 would cost. I only buy steeply discounted model Ms or I'd be interested in this one.
And Ripster has a bug up his ass when it comes to Geekhack. He's like that stage 5 clinger girlfriend who you break up with, but they still can't stop obsessing about you.
B'sides, I already have a few with the crystal. ;)
B'sides, I already have a few with the crystal. ;)
That sums it up. I have half a dozen crystals too. I'll offer them shipped anywhere in the world at the cheap price of $2000.00+shipping and fees. Buyer has to extract these rare crystals himself from the Model M though.
B'sides, I already have a few with the crystal. ;)
That sums it up. I have half a dozen crystals too. I'll offer them shipped anywhere in the world at the cheap price of $2000.00+shipping and fees. Buyer has to extract these rare crystals himself from the Model M though.
For all of them? Please, stop lowballing yourself
I would also love one. After reading about those steam-punk keyboards that you posted about [not sure who was the thread starter,] I fell in love. I emailed one of the companies and they can do it but it will be very expensive. More metal the better, I say.
I"ve always been curious about buying a 1390120 because they reputedly 'feel better', but I'm a bit disapproving of the public obsession with metal plates and metal keyboard casings.
I would love a metal case for an IBM
The 1390131 is the same as the 1390120 except that it has the LEDs.