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Offline tehcliff

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Hi from KY
« on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 18:09:49 »
Hello, everyone.  I am new to the forum and signed up because every time I did some basic research on my new addiction--mechanical keyboards--this website came up and had great information from knowledgeable people. 

I am a business analyst and technical writer, so I spend many hours at the keyboard.  My first mechanical was a Unicomp Spacesaver/Ultra-Classic and I just recently acquired a 1988 IBM Model M 1391401.  I'm loving the IBM Model M and can definitely feel the difference, even though I still love the feel of my Unicomp too.  I spent a few hours cleaning it up and soaking/scrubbing the key caps and it looks and works as if it were brand new. 
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Offline inteli722

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Re: Hi from KY
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 18:13:18 »
Welcome to the forums! I'm sure you would get a lot more response to your question in the Keyboard subforum.

Lots of friendly people here willing to answer every question you may have, and quite a few Model M enthusiasts. There are quite a few people who prefer the BS technology over CherryMX or ALPs, or Topre.

WELCOME to WalletHack. Prepare to be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
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Offline tehcliff

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Re: Hi from KY
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 18:26:16 »
That makes a lot of sense.   :) 
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Re: Hi from KY
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 18:30:43 »
Oooo, you're from KY? You should come to this meetup if you want to experience Wallethack IRL ^_^

Welcome though :D
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Re: Hi from KY
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 18:44:47 »
Welcome!
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Re: Hi from KY
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 11 February 2013, 20:38:07 »
Welcome to Geekhack!

Interesting that you prefer the feel of the Model M to a Unicomp - IBM definitely knew how to make keyboards :)
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