Thanks! Here's a question; should I get the beige case or the black case? I've heard the beige cases are terrible quality, but maybe that's just the 101/104 versions.
They would get so much instant money if they ever released a TKL keyboard.I would get that. And it'd be a bit cheaper too...
Thanks! Here's a question; should I get the beige case or the black case? I've heard the beige cases are terrible quality, but maybe that's just the 101/104 versions.
I've heard about the lack of metal plates for price reduction
Oh, I did not know that. Even so, I'm hoping to get this soon. I hope none of the keys glitch; I've heard that has happened often.
I've heard about the lack of metal plates for price reduction
A Unicomp has the same components as an IBM Model M. The back plate is probably about half the thickness and weight of the original 1986 one, but even IBM thinned it down incrementally through the years.
I hope none of the keys glitch; I've heard that has happened often.
I've heard about the lack of metal plates for price reduction
A Unicomp has the same components as an IBM Model M. The back plate is probably about half the thickness and weight of the original 1986 one, but even IBM thinned it down incrementally through the years.
I hope none of the keys glitch
Is it that bad on their new keyboards? Does anyone know if they can do something like "build a new keyboard on an old plate"?
You are in luck, i just recieved my new unicomp keyboard after having used a regular Model M for 4 years!
The built quality is worse, but not that noticable, but i do love the feel of the unicomp keys alot more! They feel alot more clean, prehaps a bit lighter even?
I have also tried a typewriter with buckling springs in it (i have it here at home), and the typewriter feels alot heavier, and more sticky (though it has been gathering dust for 30 years) than a regular IBM Model M.
If i were you, i would get the unicomp! Just be sure never to plug it into a USB Hub that is overvolted (my previous unicomp died because of that :( )
Heres a picture of itShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/uljzqlu.jpg)
I'm not aware of many buckling spring aftermarket cap sets.
They would get so much instant money if they ever released a TKL keyboard.
So, to recap: The Unicomp keyboards seem to be a good alternative to the classic IBM Model M, and cheaper as well. Thanks for all the help, everyone! I'll be posting a review of the Unicomp Ultra-Classic in about two months, it'll be my Christmas gift to myself.
A side question — does Unicomp use the little legs as shown here to support the top part of the keyboard?
Ah, thanks. Externally they look deceptively similar though.
A side question — does Unicomp use the little legs as shown here to support the top part of the keyboard?
Model F and Model M are nothing alike whatsoever. Model M internals sit on plastic tabs and brackets molded into the bottom case shell.
Externally they look deceptively similar
Externally.
Externally they look deceptively similar
They literally have nothing in common except for key caps.
Externally.
Externally they look deceptively similar
They literally have nothing in common except for key caps.
They literally have nothing in common except for key caps.
Externally.
They literally have nothing in common except for key caps.
Externally.
And internally, nothing whatsoever.