Ebay. M15 for sale!

[Snowdog993]

I presume this is the crown of collectors:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Lexmark-OPTIONS-Adjustable-Keyboard-Model-M15-M-15-pn-13h6689-16-nov-1994-/251791883696?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a9ff73db0

Maybe someone here will get it.

[berserkfan]

seller is messing with us. he put the starting bid at a satanic $666.

btw prices for a used M15 are under $500.

[snoopy]

As much as I love BS keyboards... I was never a big fan of the M15... don't know why. Would always prefer a SSK instead.

[Touch_It]

I would like one but I'm honestly a bigger fan of odd model F's and industrial ssk's.  I do however think it would be really fun to type on at least once.

[Techno Trousers]

Of course I've never touched one, but based on how the cap height looks, I'm assuming it'd feel like the M2, which for $500 plus would really suck. For me, the buckling spring hierarchy is definitely:

Model F > Model M > Model M2

[Snowdog993]

What I don't understand is why anyone would put that listing up and not expect it to sell.  Unless they want someone to overpay for it.  I think the prices of the M15 are all over the place to begin with.  I'm not into ergonomic boards anyway.  I saw one that was broken for sale that was asking $600 for it.  How awful is that?
It's not just overpriced, it's seriously overpriced.

[Touch_It]

Of course I've never touched one, but based on how the cap height looks, I'm assuming it'd feel like the M2, which for $500 plus would really suck. For me, the buckling spring hierarchy is definitely:

Model F > Model M > Model M2

I will have to disagree with you for now.  I use a M2 on a daily basis and like it more than the Model M in terms of key feel.  However I've never had a chance to type on a model M in working condition.  Might change once I fix my terminal M.

IMO F>M2>M, but its all personal preference.

[The_Beast]

IMO the M15 feels a bit better than my SSK. Doesn't feel as harsh when bottoming out.

[fohat.digs]

A couple of years ago these regularly brought in over $1K but now about half that, or less.

It would have been nice if they were standard M-based rather than M2-based.

[intelli78]

How are the M2/M15 switches different (sound/feel) than standard M?

[fohat.digs]

More plastic and less metal.

Also, as I remember, the caps are all 1-piece and have row contours for varying heights like regular keyboards. The spring/pivot plates are probably the same, and regular M stems will fit the barrels and operate properly, but I think that they are mostly (way) too tall.

This is from memory, I have not used M2s very much, have never opened one up, and have not owned one in a couple of years.

[Touch_It]

Springs are the same.  It is definitely all plastic so the board is not as hefty as a model m.  At least with mine the keys feel a tad lighter and are more pingy than a m but not near as much as a f

[jacobolus]

The force curve isn’t nearly as 'clean' as the M or F. Before the buckle, both regular M and F are pretty much just a straight linear ramp, but M15 (and probably M2 as well) are kinda lumpy.

[nubbinator]

Much better price one one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-M15-Split-Ergonomic-Keyboard-13H6689-/111575107194?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fa65067a

Still too expensive, IMO, but a better price.

[fohat.digs]

Still too expensive, IMO, but a better price.

And you often used to see the matching outboard numpads, too. For me, that would be a must-have.

[nubbinator]

Still too expensive, IMO, but a better price.

And you often used to see the matching outboard numpads, too. For me, that would be a must-have.

The last one I posted that the_Beast picked up had the numpad, was in better condition, and I think it was close in price to the one I just posted.  These ~$700+ boards in less than mint condition without the numpad (there were 3 or 4 on eBay last I checked) are all way overpriced.