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Title: Typing Demo XL: beamspring (IBM 5251)
Post by: chyros on Thu, 09 August 2018, 04:42:39
This is part of a new series I'm thinking of starting. It's like the typing demos at the end of my reviews, but much longer. Hope you guys enjoy, I really like how well this recording turned out :) .

Title: Re: Typing Demo XL: beamspring (IBM 5251)
Post by: Giorgio on Thu, 09 August 2018, 07:19:35
Crazy loud  :))

How is it compared to a model f?
Title: Re: Typing Demo XL: beamspring (IBM 5251)
Post by: chyros on Thu, 09 August 2018, 08:36:47
Quote from: Giorgio on Thu, 09 August 2018, 07:19:35
Crazy loud  :))

How is it compared to a model f?
The switches themselves aren't louder, but the solenoid really pushes it way beyond. It's INSANE.
Title: Re: Typing Demo XL: beamspring (IBM 5251)
Post by: firezlife on Thu, 09 August 2018, 09:13:10
Must have this for the office :X
Title: Re: Typing Demo XL: beamspring (IBM 5251)
Post by: ag36 on Thu, 09 August 2018, 10:05:47
Too expensive to go outside home :)
Title: Re: Typing Demo XL: beamspring (IBM 5251)
Post by: rxc92 on Thu, 09 August 2018, 10:23:06
Sounds like something out of an old sci-fi movie, super cool.
Title: Re: Typing Demo XL: beamspring (IBM 5251)
Post by: nogoodnames444 on Fri, 10 August 2018, 02:40:11
Holy moly that is loud!
Title: Re: Typing Demo XL: beamspring (IBM 5251)
Post by: SBJ on Fri, 10 August 2018, 03:12:45
Quote from: chyros on Thu, 09 August 2018, 08:36:47
Quote from: Giorgio on Thu, 09 August 2018, 07:19:35
Crazy loud  :))

How is it compared to a model f?
The switches themselves aren't louder, but the solenoid really pushes it way beyond. It's INSANE.
Yeah it is pretty insane.
What was your recording setup for this video?
Is it enjoyable to type on, or does the sound become too much?
Title: Re: Typing Demo XL: beamspring (IBM 5251)
Post by: chyros on Fri, 10 August 2018, 05:10:09
Quote from: StickyBlueJuice on Fri, 10 August 2018, 03:12:45
Quote from: chyros on Thu, 09 August 2018, 08:36:47
Quote from: Giorgio on Thu, 09 August 2018, 07:19:35
Crazy loud  :))

How is it compared to a model f?
The switches themselves aren't louder, but the solenoid really pushes it way beyond. It's INSANE.
Yeah it is pretty insane.
What was your recording setup for this video?
Is it enjoyable to type on, or does the sound become too much?
I use my usual rig: an sE Electronics X1 on a Rode PSA-1 boom arm with Cube4Nano voice box.

It's a lot of fun to type on, but the solenoid is so loud that I can't understand any speech or video that comes from the speakers of the computer. If I'm watching a video or something, I need to PAUSE it while I'm typing, or switch off the solenoid.

Regardless of the noise, the switch' keyfeel is absolutely unsurpassed in my opinion.
Title: Re: Typing Demo XL: beamspring (IBM 5251)
Post by: Rumblehotep on Fri, 10 August 2018, 17:02:00
My god that thing looks even more enormous than in your previous video!
What's the typing angle?
Title: Re: Typing Demo XL: beamspring (IBM 5251)
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 10 August 2018, 17:10:38
Beam spring typing feel is amazing.  I dream of a modern version. 
Title: Re: Typing Demo XL: beamspring (IBM 5251)
Post by: Meowsaur on Sat, 11 August 2018, 00:01:18
Can you feel the solenoid resonating through the keyboard, or is it purely noise?
Title: Re: Typing Demo XL: beamspring (IBM 5251)
Post by: chyros on Sat, 11 August 2018, 03:55:14
Quote from: Meowsaur on Sat, 11 August 2018, 00:01:18
Can you feel the solenoid resonating through the keyboard, or is it purely noise?
No, you can definitely feel it.