None of mine have it. Seems the practice didn't carry across to the UK. I've never seen a dot like that, good spot. (...)Mine doesn't either, it's from IBM UK as well. It does have signatures though:
I bet they are quality control marks or something similar. That would be my guess.
Selling.. Ultra Rare, GOLD dot model M, limited quantity, more special than blue/red or black dot..
Selling.. Ultra Rare, GOLD dot model M, limited quantity, more special than blue/red or black dot..need moar mandolin xtals
need moar mandolin xtals
Mine has a love heart. Pretty cool I must say
So are labels with dots more valuable than those without? Or vice versa? LOL
Selling.. Ultra Rare, GOLD dot model M, limited quantity, more special than blue/red or black dot..
None of mine have it. Seems the practice didn't carry across to the UK. I've never seen a dot like that, good spot. (...)
Mine has a love heart. Pretty cool I must say
Woo, photo please!So are labels with dots more valuable than those without? Or vice versa? LOL
Of course! And the ones with seldom seen mandolin-shaped dots are the most valuable of all.Selling.. Ultra Rare, GOLD dot model M, limited quantity, more special than blue/red or black dot..
Ooh—and if I give you an extra $500, will you include one of those keycaps with the little monster face carved into it?
There isn't nearly enough hysteria in the KB-collecting world. :?D
Dayum, was it one of the black square metal badge ones?
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Cindy had a "Johnson Controls" branded industrial mandolin with bar code label for sale just recently, but I think that it is gone already.
was it one of the black square metal badge ones?
Does it have any other badges? What's the model number?
was it one of the black square metal badge ones?
Possibly/probably but I did not want to risk prying it up and risking damage to one or both.
Does it have any other badges? What's the model number?
Woo—red dots could be the next Mandolin Crystal!
I just happened to be frantically searching for my ps2-usb adapter (which is actually in another state, so I never found it)...
I have a model F 122 key with no dot, but the label on it is from 2003, so I guess unicomp couldn't be bothered.
They probably use a different system. Putting a dot on a label for qc is a bit odd to begin with. It would be nice to have an 'inspected by #56' or something like that when getting a keyboard.I have a model F 122 key with no dot, but the label on it is from 2003, so I guess unicomp couldn't be bothered.
I've never seen a dot on a Unicomp—but I'd never suggest our pals in Lexington didn't inspect their work. :?)
Okay, I know this is last year's thread, so ridicule me if you must—but first, check this out:
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That's right—a Model M with four inspection dots!! I just, er, spotted it (sorry) here on eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-PS-2-Keyboard-1391401-Clicky-Key-250189-without-cable-made-in-USA/254005689082). What was it about this M that it needed to be certified by 2 to 3 times as many people as usual? The mind boggles.
Okay, you can go ahead and ridicule me now. (I'm married—I'm used to it.)
Okay, I know this is last year's thread, so ridicule me if you must—but first, check this out:
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That's right—a Model M with four inspection dots!! I just, er, spotted it (sorry) here on eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-PS-2-Keyboard-1391401-Clicky-Key-250189-without-cable-made-in-USA/254005689082). What was it about this M that it needed to be certified by 2 to 3 times as many people as usual? The mind boggles.
Okay, you can go ahead and ridicule me now. (I'm married—I'm used to it.)
Of course, this whole thread's about stuff from the '80s–'90s, as is a large part of the whole forum—so if it's irony you're after... :p
Of course, this whole thread's about stuff from the '80s–'90s, as is a large part of the whole forum—so if it's irony you're after... :p
I was amused by the date ^-^ though, it probably has nothing to do with the number of marks...
More likely that you drew them in to mess with our brains :p
Only in the name of SCIENCEOf course, this whole thread's about stuff from the '80s–'90s, as is a large part of the whole forum—so if it's irony you're after... :p
I was amused by the date ^-^ though, it probably has nothing to do with the number of marks...
More likely that you drew them in to mess with our brains :p
But who would deface a keyboard in that way?
Apart from Ripster, I mean.
This is what a proper inspection looks like. Just like an elegant Swiss watch...
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I was amused by the date ^-^ though, it probably has nothing to do with the number of marks... More likely that you drew them in to mess with our brains :p