Metal badge Model M anyone?

[Maledicted]

It can be yours for a cool $100.

Vintage 1986 IBM Model M Mechanical Clicky Keyboard 1390120

I almost thought about it myself since it is in a lot better shape than mine is, presently.

[no, the other guy]

Is it notably better than a Unicomp?

[fohat.digs]

Is it notably better than a Unicomp?

Yes, it is a very early model with the heavy plate. Note, however, that the 1390120 does not have lock lights.

[no, the other guy]

Nobody needs lock lights (YMMV).

[Maledicted]

Nobody needs lock lights (YMMV).

Agreed. I can tell with mine that even superficially, without weighing them, this version immediately felt heavier than even Model Ms from just a few years later.

[jacethesaltsculptor]

I got one with and without lights, and honestly, If i need to know the status of lock lights, I just type something. It's never too much confusion.

My Terminal one without lights, is heavy, and has a very short coiled cord, it's also permanently attached, which is strange for such old Model M's.

My standard M with Lights, the one that came with the old IBM AT as an option, it just top notch. I love it to shreads. My favorite Model M, though My Industrial model is probably my favorite.