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Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: skcheng on Tue, 20 April 2010, 06:53:09

Now this looks like a nice and clean one.   Black frame with one piece caps on an '87 unit.   And the rivets repaired??  Good deal.  Tiny scuff on the far left, but I bet that can be scrubbed off.

The King (http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-1987-IBM-Space-Saver-M-Keyboard-1391472-Unit-563-/130384659026?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item1e5b880252)

And I just bought this.  I think I officially have a keyboard buying problem.  

Model AT F (http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-1987-IBM-PC-Clicky-Keyboard-Unit-562-/140400816132?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item20b08a7004#payId)

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: kriminal on Tue, 20 April 2010, 07:08:45

oh yes you have...  XD

dang why do these things pop up when i dont have the cash on me?  just spent my last bit on some korean doubleshots

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: platon on Tue, 20 April 2010, 07:42:49

im really struggling not to buy this one , i can't focus at work arggg...

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: ch_123 on Tue, 20 April 2010, 09:32:36

He has a Black M13 up there too, which looks to be in very good condition.

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: skcheng on Tue, 20 April 2010, 09:56:24

Quote from: ripster;173740

I managed to snag a like new M13 for $55 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270556001680&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT) due to Microsoft Windows sharp eyes.

I don't think they're worth $55, but that's just mho.   The keycap printing sucks.   And the trackpoint is slow.

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: skcheng on Tue, 20 April 2010, 09:57:09

Quote from: ripster;173734

That Model F AT looks good!

Brian O'Neill is a good Ebay seller as well.

Good to know.  Now I won't feel so bad tearing into mine.   And I have a reference point to compare to.

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: ch_123 on Tue, 20 April 2010, 09:59:55

Mouse sensitivity settings - can you use them?

(http://imgsrv.itm-3034.com/image/ktgl/UserFiles/Image/pulpfiction.jpg)

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: skcheng on Tue, 20 April 2010, 10:01:19

I tried that.   Still too slow  :)

Just my opinion.....I'm sure others love the M13 to death.

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: ricercar on Tue, 20 April 2010, 11:13:23

Dang, I just bought a model M mini from a random seller because Brian didn't have any. I'd have paid the extra $15 to get one of Brian's refurbs without hesitation.

I'm glad now that I didn't go for the black M13. I have my sights on other game.

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: salcan on Tue, 20 April 2010, 12:17:52

Quote from: ricercar;173757

Dang, I just bought a model M mini from a random seller because Brian didn't have any. I'd have paid the extra $15 to get one of Brian's refurbs without hesitation.

same. ugh.

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: kishy on Tue, 20 April 2010, 13:26:15

Quote from: ripster;173734

Brian O'Neill is a good Ebay seller as well.

grumble grumble grumble

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: ch_123 on Tue, 20 April 2010, 14:51:08

Hurr hurr durr.

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: skcheng on Tue, 20 April 2010, 17:51:10

OK.  Who bought it???  It did last up there for a good 8 hrs or so??

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: phototristan on Wed, 21 April 2010, 14:16:06

Quote from: ripster;173761

M13 is the only game in town if you want Black Model M keys with lettering.  I gotta stop typing on this GI Joe Mini with black keys right now and do some key coating experiments.

It's just weird how the black keys bring out the green in the Industrial Mini.  This came from Brian O'Neill (rarekeyboardstore) in brand new condition with no missing rivets.

Show Image

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=9297&stc=1&d=1271780410)

Do those black keys get shiny after a while? That's one of my pet peeves with black keys.

Title: rarekeyboardstore Mini
Post by: ch_123 on Wed, 21 April 2010, 14:20:53

They go shiny, the lettering wears off and the plastic crumbles around the edges. The quality of those M13 keys is laughable.

Great keyboard though!