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Title: Model M 1390120, AT cable & "barcode" label, $69 shipped [FINISHED]
Post by: ander on Thu, 10 March 2016, 17:37:11

"MODEL M KEYBOARD 1390120 1986 - *Good Condition* *AT Cable* (http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-MODEL-M-KEYBOARD-1390120-1986-Good-Condition-AT-Cable-/291705715361)"


(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/y4kAAOSwu1VW4fGA/s-l1600.jpg)


(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jMYAAOSwh-1W4fGT/s-l1600.jpg)


BIN $69.95, free shipping

It's missing a couple of (easily replaceable) buttons—but otherwise this is a very good price for a 1st-generation Model M in such nice shape, with the original black AT cable and the early Model-F-style "barcode" label.

I won't get into the controversy over how important it is to have LED lock lights. As most of you know, with terminal-emulation boards like this, lock-light status was shown on the screen and lights on the KB weren't necessary.

But unlike virtually every other IBM terminal board, the 1390120 can be used with a modern PC with a simple AT-PS/2 adapter (and, if you wish, a cheap PS/2-USB converter like this one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-PS2-Female-to-USB-Male-Converter-Adaptor-Cable-F-M-for-Mouse-Keyboard-ST-/152010580825?hash=item2364896359:g:wbEAAOSwYHxWIGmo)).

Please don't troll here. If you don't like items like this, please post about it in the Keyboards section. Thanks!

Title: Re: Model M 1390120, AT cable & "barcode" label, $69 shipped
Post by: chyros on Thu, 10 March 2016, 18:24:27

Hmmm, very nice. The black cable and square metal badge and even the barcode label just ooze class IMO :D .

Title: Re: Model M 1390120, AT cable & "barcode" label, $69 shipped
Post by: pr0ximity on Thu, 10 March 2016, 19:00:19

I have an almost identical baord, can vouch for the quality. It's a serious M for sure. Get a BlueCube and you're good to go over USB.

Title: Re: Model M 1390120, AT cable & "barcode" label, $69 shipped
Post by: klennkellon on Mon, 14 March 2016, 14:44:13

Hmm, the AT cable on Model M's can be converted to PS/2 like normal, right?

Title: Re: Model M 1390120, AT cable & "barcode" label, $69 shipped
Post by: knguyen553 on Tue, 15 March 2016, 00:30:46

Temping... :/

Title: Re: Model M 1390120, AT cable & "barcode" label, $69 shipped
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 15 March 2016, 07:56:08

Nearly a week and this hasn't sold?

Model M prices must be slumping again. A few month ago this would have gone quickly at $100 shipped.

Title: Re: Model M 1390120, AT cable & "barcode" label, $69 shipped
Post by: ander on Tue, 15 March 2016, 17:11:31

Quote from: klennkellon on Mon, 14 March 2016, 14:44:13

Hmm, the AT cable on Model M's can be converted to PS/2 like normal, right?

Sure—all you need is a simple adapter like this one:


(http://www.cablestogo.com/product-images/02475/600/02475a.jpg)


The KB sold for asking price... Someone got a nice deal.

Title: Re: Model M 1390120, AT cable & "barcode" label, $69 shipped
Post by: klennkellon on Tue, 15 March 2016, 17:48:18

Quote from: ander on Tue, 15 March 2016, 17:11:31

Quote from: klennkellon on Mon, 14 March 2016, 14:44:13

Hmm, the AT cable on Model M's can be converted to PS/2 like normal, right?

Sure—all you need is a simple adapter like this one:

Show Image

(http://www.cablestogo.com/product-images/02475/600/02475a.jpg)

The KB sold for asking price... Someone got a nice deal.

I actually just found and bought another AT grey-logo 87' Model M just like this for only $60 with free shipping. It doesn't have the barcode label, though. The seller is even shipping it with an AT to PS/2 adapter.

I just have to replace my blue cube, which does not like when I convert my Focus from AT to PS/2 and then use the blue cube

Title: Re: Model M 1390120, AT cable & "barcode" label, $69 shipped
Post by: chyros on Tue, 15 March 2016, 18:11:52

Quote from: ander on Tue, 15 March 2016, 17:11:31

Quote from: klennkellon on Mon, 14 March 2016, 14:44:13

Hmm, the AT cable on Model M's can be converted to PS/2 like normal, right?

Sure—all you need is a simple adapter like this one:

Show Image

(http://www.cablestogo.com/product-images/02475/600/02475a.jpg)

Maybe I'm seeing it wrong but that looks like a PS/2 to AT converter to me, not the other way around xD .