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Title: IBM made 52G9658
Post by: ZX Spectrum on Tue, 30 October 2018, 11:53:00
Hello
i would like to know about IBM modem M (52G9658):
1- beside the fact that it has permanently attached flat cable; any known issues about this keyboard?
2-how is it when in term of build-quality when compared to 1391401 units ?
3- 2-how is it when in term of build-quality when compared to Unicomp units ?
4- in general does feel cheaper than other model m units?

thanks
Title: Re: IBM made 52G9658
Post by: E TwentyNine on Tue, 30 October 2018, 13:51:16
It's similar to any of the later year M's, lighter backplate, but a solid board.  Better construction than a Unicomp board.

You can get a replacement cable from Unicomp if needed.
Title: Re: IBM made 52G9658
Post by: EricCartman on Tue, 06 November 2018, 15:53:22
Quote from: ZX Spectrum on Tue, 30 October 2018, 11:53:00
IBM modem M

It's the slow version of the Model M. Uses 56k robber domes.
Title: Re: IBM made 52G9658
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 06 November 2018, 17:17:54
Quote from: EricCartman on Tue, 06 November 2018, 15:53:22

Uses 56k robber domes.


Are you sure about that? I thought that rubber dome Ms and M2 model numbers started with "7"
Title: Re: IBM made 52G9658
Post by: E TwentyNine on Tue, 06 November 2018, 17:40:09
Quote from: EricCartman on Tue, 06 November 2018, 15:53:22
Quote from: ZX Spectrum on Tue, 30 October 2018, 11:53:00
IBM modem M

It's the slow version of the Model M. Uses 56k robber domes.

Whatever you're trying to say here is wrong.   It's a buckling spring model.
Title: Re: IBM made 52G9658
Post by: EricCartman on Wed, 07 November 2018, 02:51:52
>modem

>56k

>robber domes

Lol you guys took that seriously....? Sheesh.
Title: Re: IBM made 52G9658
Post by: E TwentyNine on Wed, 07 November 2018, 06:48:31
Quote from: EricCartman on Wed, 07 November 2018, 02:51:52
>modem

>56k

>robber domes

Lol you guys took that seriously....? Sheesh.

It's your third comment on this board.  Maybe contribute or go away.