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geekhack Marketplace => Member Auction Links => Topic started by: MGH on Sun, 14 December 2014, 16:18:16

Title: [SOLD][US] IBM Model F AT Layout
Post by: MGH on Sun, 14 December 2014, 16:18:16
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-F-AT-Keyboard-Buckling-Spring-RARE-Mechanical-/261701258839?

I purchased this off of ebay a month ago but I'm not too big a fan of the layout. The only changes I made to the original was washing the keycaps with the denture tablet method. It works with my AT to PS/2 Converter. If you have any further questions, ask away.

The price on ebay is $140+Shipping, if you want to purchase through GeekHack and avoid ebay fees, I will give you a discount.
SOLD
Title: Re: [US] IBM Model F AT Layout
Post by: E TwentyNine on Sun, 14 December 2014, 16:26:41
What are your issues with the layout?  The layout can be changed up fairly easily.
Title: Re: [US] IBM Model F AT Layout
Post by: MGH on Sun, 14 December 2014, 16:51:14
What are your issues with the layout?  The layout can be changed up fairly easily.

The main issue was that I don't get F11 or F12 keys, but the split backspace and unstandard bottom row also didn't bode well for me.
Title: Re: [US] IBM Model F AT Layout
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 14 December 2014, 17:15:57
What are your issues with the layout?  The layout can be changed up fairly easily.

The main issue was that I don't get F11 or F12 keys, but the split backspace and unstandard bottom row also didn't bode well for me.

I plan to do the mod to totally fix my bottom row, along with Backspace and Enter, but it is not a trivial undertaking.

About function keys, I always set the left F10 to "Windows" since I never use F10 anyway. I do use F11, often, and would probably reset F9 to F11 if I did not have upper function keys.

What does F12 do, anyway?
Title: Re: [US] IBM Model F AT Layout
Post by: berserkfan on Sun, 14 December 2014, 19:28:35
What are your issues with the layout?  The layout can be changed up fairly easily.

The main issue was that I don't get F11 or F12 keys, but the split backspace and unstandard bottom row also didn't bode well for me.

At 76 posts (currently) you're about to become a real geekhacker. mOd yours and get the ANSO return or whatever you want! I modded mine... and don't use it. BUt it was an awesome experience.