Author Topic: question about ibm model f vs m (Read 4992 times)

Touch_It · « **on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 21:02:07 »

so ive been looking on ebay at ibm model f's. and i noticed that there were some model m's that looked exactly like model m's

eg

model f
http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-6110345-Model-F-Keyboard-TESTED-/150572861901?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item230ed789cd

model M
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-New-IBM-1389160-Model-M-122-Key-Clicky-Keyboard-/310321160953?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item48409522f9#ht_500wt_922

clearly they have the same layout. but are also clearly labeled model f and model m respectively

is there a difference (besides label)

if not i love the look of the model f and would definitely consider getting one

DaemonRaccoon · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 21:13:45 »

No real difference between those two; both are terminal boards. Both require an adapter to function on a normal PC see here.

The only differences are the Model F has a capacitive circuit board and a metal base; while the Model M has a membrane sheet and a plastic base.

Touch_It · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 21:19:00 »

ok. so the model m just has a style that looks like some model f's. interesting

False_Dmitry_II · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 22:24:59 »

No, terminal boards look like terminal boards.

Soarer · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 26 May 2011, 05:07:45 »

There's a few differences...

In some people's opinion, including mine, the Fs are sweeter to type on.
The Fs are slightly noisier.
The Fs have NKRO.

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Author Topic: question about ibm model f vs m (Read 4992 times)